i watched like three episodes when it was first on the air where there was more of an emphasis on the message than being funny. then i stopped watching it for about five years and gave it another chance when they start showing reruns on comedy central. now i really like it, there is still a message in the end but now it is like 98% funny 2% message but the message comes across just as well without it being all downer in the end. the sarcastic prick doctor is by far my favorite part of the show