Video: TV Effects: 2 Broke Girls

With heavy use of button-pushing sexual and racial humor, the sitcom 2 Broke Girls follows the adventures of two waitresses in their twenties living in Brooklyn. Watch this clip from the show and consider the questions below.

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Discussion Questions

  1. Question 99.19

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    How would you describe the tone of 2 Broke Girls based on this clip? What kinds of jokes does it use most often?

  2. Question 99.20

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    Do you think sitcoms like 2 Broke Girls have a huge impact on younger viewers’ thoughts and behavior? Does it matter? Why or why not?