At least the guys on QAF weren't seen as 'aspirational'. There are any number of girls who want to grow up and be Samantha....

The QAF guys, in both the UK and American versions weren't held up as role models. If anything their character flaws were a major part of the plot. Sex and the City seemed to me at least to be convincing girls to sleep around and have fun and life will be endless cosmos, frocks, 6 inch heels, and all that casual sex will be ever so rewarding and empowering....