Letters to the Editor
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This flick has "pander" written all over it.
Okay, I've worked in Hollywood (including E! where the female protagonist is a hot "up-and-comer") and if anyone believes that type of girl, not only acknowledges a flabby, directionless dolt, but has a night of passionate, unprotected sex with him, probably believes in the tooth fairy and a war in Iraq predicated on spreading freedom across the Middle East. But Judd Apatow knows how to pander; many, many men will identify with the male schlub, feeling that while they don't have the physical or socioeconomic attributes to land such a "hot" girl, they're really wonderful mensches who, if given the opportunity, can woo any Amazonian beauty in the world.
Ahhhhh, vicarious thrill and with scatological humor, too.
Oh, but what about women? How does this flick pander to them? Well, many women feel that their immature, somewhat irresponsible lovers and potential mates will do a sudden 180 when faced with the prospect of childbirth and rearing a family. Hmmmm, why do so many marriages end in divorce? Anyway, again, Judd Apatow knows how to tug at the heartstrings of women with the force of a 300-pounder anchoring his tug-of-war team.
Ergo, we have a flick with some of the most nauseating hype this side of "Borat". Unfortunately, alot of people will apparently reference this film to tout their "hey, I'm no straight-laced prig. I like low brow humor. I loved 'Knocked Up'" credentials.