Fans who rationalize lower TV ratings for their favorite shows:
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/fan-excuse-bingo/
Some of my faves (I've used some of them myself!) for poor Box office grosses:
1) The title was misleading
2) It opened in cold weather
3) The show is ahead of it's time
4) What do you expect from a BW crowd that keeps Wicked and Chicago running forever?
5) The subject is too dark and intellectual.
"when I’m on stage I see the abyss and have to overcome it by telling myself it’s only a play." - Helen Mirren