Really? I have run into several doctors who act like idiots. This is especially true when they are considered "top in their field" and have a huge ego. Dr. Gregory House is portrayed as one of the best diagnosticians around.

Another aspect to his personality is the chronic pain. I think we all (if we are honest) have periods where we act like jerks, because of the pain.

Most TV shows used to always show the central character as a perfect person, one who does no wrong and is totally loveable. I think it is interesting that dramas are now showing people as they are – every personality type imaginable. I think “House” was one of the shows that pushed writers in that direction.

Mike