Honestly I don't think it's something malicious, just that 1) all the writers are from LA/NYC, 2) they're all trying to imitate Friends and Seinfeld and 3) it's easier for writers to think up generic city stuff for them to do which means they can spend less time on their work.
Honestly I don't think it's something malicious, just that 1) all the writers are from LA/NYC, 2) they're all trying to imitate Friends and Seinfeld and 3) it's easier for writers to think up generic city stuff for them to do which means they can spend less time on their work.