Why Does House Seem Indifferent About His Patients?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the character of Dr. Gregory House from the television show "House," particularly focusing on perceptions of his demeanor and attitude towards patients. Participants explore themes of character development, storytelling, and the show's medical accuracy, as well as personal reactions to the series.

Discussion Character

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  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about House's laid-back attitude, suggesting it appears as if he does not care about his patients.
  • Others argue that House's character is intentionally designed to be arrogant and irreverent, which adds complexity to the show.
  • A participant compares the diagnostic methodology in the show to solving physics problems, indicating a personal connection to the content.
  • There are discussions about the comedic elements of the show, with some noting that it is not entirely accurate in its medical portrayal, similar to how "CSI" is viewed in forensic contexts.
  • Some participants mention their enjoyment of the show and suggest that it may take multiple viewings to fully appreciate its nuances.
  • There are comments on Hugh Laurie's background and acting abilities, with some expressing surprise at his British origins.
  • Participants share their experiences with other shows featuring Hugh Laurie, indicating a broader interest in his work beyond "House."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a fondness for the show, but there are competing views regarding House's character and the show's medical realism. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of House's demeanor and the accuracy of the show's portrayal of medicine.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that the show's medical scenarios may not reflect real-life practices, such as the existence of a department of 'Differential Diagnosis' in hospitals.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of the show "House," viewers interested in character analysis, and those curious about the intersection of drama and medical storytelling may find this discussion engaging.

  • #61
Moonbear said:
Of course, he's read the script ahead of time and already knows the ending. :biggrin: I can't figure out why it's such a popular show. As Dawin points out, the dialogue is horrid.

That is why I say people in the medical profession are over paid! :biggrin:
 
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  • #62
Evo said:
Oh no, there is NO comparison! The scrubs guy is just a bit arrogant, and not that smart.

House is a freaking GENIUS! And is grumpy due to the constant pain he's in.

it sounds like you may want a House in your Home (at least at sometimes)

(Is there a House in the house?)

_____________________

French pron.: house = jose

and home = who me, or ah-ummmmmmm
 
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  • #63
that finale was INTENSE.

House is great. All you nay-sayers just be jealous.
 
  • #64
I can't stop peeking in this thread-- it's way too tempting!
 
  • #65
I made a popular thread!
 
  • #66
Is this season shorter due to the writers strike?
 
  • #67
I think so. CSI was also shorter and they had long periods of reruns. This year was rather annoying in that sense, because just as you got into it, you had to wait two months for the next episode.

O man... CSI finale was amazing! ... CSI and House are the only two series I follow (well I never miss south park and the daily show/colbert report either). I don't really have the mental space to follow another show. Two is enough. My guilty pleasure used to be the OC. :blushing: yea. but now it's cancelled.

I know people who follow like every freaking series on TV. Where do they find the time?
 
  • #68
moe darklight said:
I know people who follow like every freaking series on TV. Where do they find the time?
I suppose they sit down and watch television :smile:
 
  • #69
For those who have been missing:
http://www.hulu.com/house
A perfectly legal on-line source for the last 8 episodes of House. (Finale is not up yet)

You have to endure 30 seconds of commercials every ten minutes, but it's quick and tolerable.

Make sure you have all your chores/errands/homework done before starting.
 
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  • #70
Chi Meson said:
For those who have been missing:
http://www.hulu.com/house
A perfectly legal on-line source for the last 8 episodes of House. (Finale is not up yet)

You have to endure 30 seconds of commercials every ten minutes, but it's quick and tolerable.

Make sure you have all your chores/errands/homework done before starting.
Ooooh, thanks Chi! I've missed a couple!
 
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  • #71
Evo said:
So you get the show real time there?

Every time she asked "what's my necklace made out of?" I was yelling the answer at him. :redface:

I just remembered, that I was thinking that too, and was also thinking that House may have 'knew' the answer and was waiting for more 'clues'--then when the mystery lady said something about the 'insect' inside----I thought House was going said something like, "OF COURSE, I knew it was a 'piece' of amber all along---OHHH--that's it--Wilson is sick and dying------he's the one that's been buggering Amber!"
 
  • #72
That website is only for people in the United States. They all seem to be like that. Grrrrrrr. I hate it when that happens.
 
  • #73
scorpa said:
That website is only for people in the United States. They all seem to be like that. Grrrrrrr. I hate it when that happens.
Funny thing is that the netcast of behind the scenes footage from the US broadcast show "Heroes" is only viewable in the UK. It's only shown on tv in the UK aswell.
 
  • #74
That's pretty stupid. We're all on the Internet here. You can probably easily just use a proxy and visit the site. Or change the referrer. Or view Google's cache.
 

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