--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And there's a period where everyone's…" description: "\"And there's a period where everyone's buying those and it's really bad because no one is Larry David or Ricky Gervais. And then they don't work and net..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd5/b-j-porter-25717_buying_and-there-s-a-period-where-everyone-s-bu_789017.jpg" --- # And there's a period where everyone's buying those and… ![“And there's a period where everyone's buying those and it's really bad because no one is Larry David or Ricky Gervais. And then they don't work and networks stop wanting to buy them, but because they wanted to buy them before the producer wanted to make them, the producers are still hanging on to…” quote by B. J. Porter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd5/b-j-porter-25717_buying_and-there-s-a-period-where-everyone-s-bu_789017.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd5/b-j-porter-25717_buying_and-there-s-a-period-where-everyone-s-bu_789017.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd5/b-j-porter-25717_buying_and-there-s-a-period-where-everyone-s-bu_789017.jpg) > “And there's a period where everyone's buying those and it's really bad because no one is Larry David or Ricky Gervais. And then they don't work and networks stop wanting to buy them, but because they wanted to buy them before the producer wanted to make them, the producers are still hanging on to wanting to make them.” [B. J. Porter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-j-porter/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote critiques the trend of networks chasing popular comedy styles without authentic talent, leading to poor shows and market saturation. **In simple terms:** Chasing trends without real talent creates bad TV. Key Takeaway Prioritize genuine talent over hype. Themes media entertainment trend-chasing authenticity Mood critical analytical cautious Type industry commentary.analysis When to use this quote - network programming - show development - talent scouting - budget decisions Key Concepts cultural production market dynamics creative risk Questions to Reflect On - How can networks balance audience trends with artistic quality? - What mechanisms ensure talent authenticity? 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