“I could successfully argue that the ‘Really?’ epidemic on scripted shows is lazy writing; why do the hard work of spinning meaningful dialogue when you can grab a cheap laugh with a single word? But I’m more concerned about the role these TV ‘Reallys?’ are playing in the continuing collapse of society.”
– New York Times writer Neil Genzlinger singles out SNL, The Daily Show, and The League, amongst other shows, in his piece about the overuse of the phrase “Really?” in scripted television. Good thing Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler are too busy to make a “Really!?! with Seth and Amy” spin-off because it would cause this columnist’s head to burst.