I wouldn't call it a sad commentary on society, but intelectual comedy simply isn't for the masses and it never has been, nor will it ever be. Along the lines of what you said, Adam Sandler, and Will Ferrell are simply trying to make the audience laugh, not necessarily think hard. There is always some redeeming value exemplified in these movies, so it is not like they are without purpose, though it IS a bit "dumbed down" and not something like political satire. Just as I said in the Waiting thread, there's nothing wrong with a little "stupid" funny now and then.
