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[zil]

Okay... so it's my first post here, and I'm always paranoid about posting to communities, so please be gentle with any criticism

Comments

[sunshyncat]

There's a fine line between a funny joke and an offensive one. About half of those jokes cross that line. Then again, they are quotes from a TV show. The character saying them might be portraying a sexist, ignorant jerk. In that context they might be funny (if you are laughing at what an unbelievable jerk he is), out of that context they are offensive.

[meredith_mae]

To clarify: Patrick is the "dumb friend" who sleeps with a lot of women. Coupling has been compared to Friends, so think of him as the "Joey" character. Jeff is the one who is incompetant with women and always says the wrong thing. Jane is kind of ditzy and off in her own world. None of the characters are supposed to be perfect, which is why there's a show about them all trying to find a relationship.

Of course... we can debate the portrayal of perfect vs. imperfect characters and how it reflects society, as well...

[sunshyncat]

Thanks for the description. I probably wouldn't find the jokes offensive in that context. I would just groan, giggle and shake my head. I have always loved the un-p.c. Archie Bunker type character.

[skate97]

same here. the show, in my opinion, is really funny. in a groan and roll your eyes kind of way, but funny none the less.

[sabonasi]

What archtypes are the other characters supposed to be?

[meredith_mae]

Well, Susan and Steve are actually in a relationship, so they're the ones who constantly have the "men are from mars, women are from venus" arguments and misunderstandings. (*eyeroll*) Sally is quite possibly the worst "type" - she's a beautician, and constantly worried about aging. Mostly she complains about wrinkles and thinking she's getting fatter. And, of course, then men won't find her attractive. Can you tell I don't like her character? :-P

Overall, the show is good for a laugh, I think. But it reminds me of a book my friend has. It's a list of "don't you hate..." quotes. One is "Don't you hate it when women use Sex and the City as a guide for relationships?" I take any model of a relationship depicted in a half hour of television with a whole tablespoon of salt.

[idemandjustice]

Funny, I would've described Jane as Completely insane and self-absorbed. :)

[meredith_mae]

That too. ;-)

[kattlady]

Scout!

[sunshyncat]

You got it! TKAMB is the greatest!

[kattlady]

I agree. A little girl I babysit looks like Mary Badham, it's totally exciting.

[meredith_mae]

Whatever happened to her? She did a good movie with Natalie Wood and Robert Redford, and then nothing.