--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've gotten more flack from the remake…" description: "\"I've gotten more flack from the remake nature of our 'Being Human' from American audiences than I have from British fans. Every fan of the BBC original..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/342/samuel-witwer-25242_american_i-ve-gotten-more-flack-from-the-remake-n_1762899.jpg" --- # I've gotten more flack from the remake nature of our… ![“I've gotten more flack from the remake nature of our 'Being Human' from American audiences than I have from British fans. Every fan of the BBC original that I've bumped into seemed very excited and interested in seeing what we did with it - at least to my face!” quote by Samuel Witwer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/342/samuel-witwer-25242_american_i-ve-gotten-more-flack-from-the-remake-n_1762899.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/342/samuel-witwer-25242_american_i-ve-gotten-more-flack-from-the-remake-n_1762899.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/342/samuel-witwer-25242_american_i-ve-gotten-more-flack-from-the-remake-n_1762899.jpg) > “I've gotten more flack from the remake nature of our 'Being Human' from American audiences than I have from British fans. Every fan of the BBC original that I've bumped into seemed very excited and interested in seeing what we did with it - at least to my face!” [Samuel Witwer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/samuel-witwer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He notes that American viewers criticize the remake more than British fans, who are enthusiastic about the new take on the BBC original. **In simple terms:** Americans are harsher critics than Brits of the remake. Key Takeaway Expect mixed reactions across cultures. Themes culture media adaptation audience reception expectations Mood reflective analytical Type critical observational When to use this quote - TV production meetings - marketing strategy - fan forums - cross‑cultural focus groups Key Concepts transnational media studies fan culture remake dynamics Questions to Reflect On - How do cultural backgrounds shape remake reception? - What can creators do to bridge audience expectations? 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