Eh. Some people like big explosions and obvious jokes, some people like subtle wordplay and underlying subtexts. Luckily, Sam & Max has all of these things, usually (not Culture Shock perhaps but the cartoons did and upcoming episodes will probably fill in the lack of explosions) but it takes a special individual to be able to appreciate all of these things with one mind. Usually, the human mind can only take one or two of the above with full appreciation, hence not as funny.
Though we adventure gamers, we're a special breed. A breed that knows doors are not handled by turning doorknobs but instead levvied through use of a system of levers and pulleys constructed purely from household objects, stolen items and things found lying around in dumpsters. Therefore, having practiced the grand art of mindbending and being able to think outside the box, we usually can appreciate all of the above.
The average gamer, however, isn't going to see Sam & Max: Culture Shock from as many sides. Comic book fans should get by though, as should anyone who loved the cartoon.
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