Quote:Originally posted by Sorator@Dec 10 2016, 03:33 AM


I've seen this sentiment a few times, and I always feel the need to respond to it.

They considered and rejected the idea of making explicit mention of it on the show, because it was intended to be entertainment and an escape from some of the awfulness that often occurs in the real world, not a reminder of it. They did have characters wearing things like FDNY and I <3 NY shirts, though, to make a quieter statement of support without directly reminding viewers of the tragedy.

You can certainly argue whether or not they should've done more, but they didn't ignore it or fail to give it any thought. They made a conscious choice of how to handle it, and I think they did a solid job for the viewership at the time, even if it doesn't look as good for folks who go back and watch it now.