Comedy Quote by Scott Aukerman
“When we came to the network, it was a very interesting time where Portlandia had just come on the air and had been very, very successful. I think people had Portlandia-sized expectations for Comedy Bang! Bang!, especially after the first episode was sampled by quite a large number of people. I remember getting the ratings after the first episode, and the network was over the moon about it. And then the second episode tanked so hard. Like, no one watched it. It was a resounding, "Hey, a bunch of people tried your show, and they all hate it!"”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "Comedy Bang! Bang!" launch discussion, 2012
Initial high expectations led to a sharp drop in viewership, showing hype can backfire when reality falls short.
In simple terms: Big expectations caused a big disappointment.
Key Takeaway
Manage expectations and adapt quickly.
Themes
expectations
media
audience reaction
ratings
adaptation
Mood
disappointed
reflective
Type
cautionary
analytical
When to use this quote
- TV show launch
- marketing campaign
- first episode release
- second episode failure
- network reaction
Key Concepts
hype
risk management
audience psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators balance hype with realistic goals?
- What strategies help recover after a flop?
A Different Perspective
Success may be fleeting; audience tastes change rapidly.
