Not only do both shows document the lives of post-college adults, but they also focus on specific social classes and the stereotypes attributed to them. Buckwild was a reality television series that was abruptly ended after running for just one season. The reality show followed a group of twenty-somethings around Sissonville, West Virginia, and recorded how the small-town kids had fun. From making a swimming pool in the bed of a garbage trunk to shooting potato guns through the Scream, the show seemed to capture a rare glimpse into a hillbilly theme park. By contrast, the cast of Friends had New York City as their playground, even if they rarely left the comfort of their favorite coffee shop, Central Perk. The sitcom ran for ten seasons, likely due to its relatable nature and sarcastic sense of humor. The show featured six adults juggling jobs, relationships, and independence, as well as a weaponized seal. Mistakes were made and lessons were learned in each series. The audience was also able to learn something. From the places, values and attitudes of the characters, and the clothes they wear, the audience can observe the differences between the middle-class cast of Friends and the middle-class cast of Friends.
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