It’s Always Sunny Gag Aged BETTER Than Ever

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In a recent revelation, the star and creator of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” Rob McElhenney, shared his favorite joke from the series that has stood the test of time best. As eager fans anticipate the seventeenth season of the beloved sitcom, slated to air with two episodes on July 9, McElhenney will reprise his role as Mac and continue his duties as a lead writer and producer for the show.

During the It’s Always Sunny 20th Anniversary Panel on July 1st, Ebaster was present when Rob McElhenney shared his view that Dennis and Mac living together all these years is one of the most enduring comedic running gags in the show. These characters, now in their late 40s, continue to reside in a place untouched by decor changes since they were roughly 20 years old.

What Rob McElhenney’s Comment Means

It’s Always Sunny Has Aged Like Fine Wine

McElhenney is definitely right that this joke has grown even better with time. In the first season when the characters were in their mid-20s, it was strange to see them living in space. But now, as they’re in their late 40s, it’s both eerie and amusing that this aspect of the series is mostly left unexplored.

The witty, unconventional humor in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has kept many of its best jokes fresh over time, with less need for frequent changes. The show often uses the format of a sitcom to keep its bar setting consistent, while the characters continually engage in wrongdoings with few repercussions.

The humor in this particular style still resonates strongly with younger viewers, who find pleasure in the whimsical twist on familiar themes. Although the show may appear random and disorganized at times, it’s clear that there’s a deliberate skill involved in each season, enabling intricate details to emerge and become funnier as they develop over time. Here’s just one example of this phenomenon.

Our Take On Rob McElhenney’s Comment

McElhenney Left Out The Best Part Of His Own Joke

It’s clear that I find it incredibly funny that Mac and Dennis have been sharing an apartment for so long, however, I believe there was a key aspect missing from this comedic situation. Not just that they continue to reside in the same room, but also that their apartment experienced a fire and was later rebuilt exactly as it was before.

In the finale of It’s Always Sunny in Season 9, the gang decided to settle their disputes on Thanksgiving, but their efforts left their apartment in shambles and forced them to live with Dee for two seasons. However, they moved back into their wrecked apartment in Season 12, only to discover that Mac had reconstructed it to its original state.

In the latest episodes of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” the only noticeable change in their apartment is the arrival of Mac’s Ass Pounder 4000 workout bike. This suggests that Mac believed he and Dennis would still be sharing a bed, following their long-term shared sleeping arrangement at Dee’s place, which adds another layer to a humorous, ongoing, unspoken joke.

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2025-07-06 05:47