Gidgetgrape (sp?) has this going on the brady bunch thread. it's pretty funny thread. so, I am wondering, what you have learned from this show:


If your husband gets a job out of state, let him go for God's sake

Never let your skinny son wear red ugly pajamas

If you are poor, and your husband finds $$$$, let him keep some of it and keep your damn mouth shut

Leave Black Jesus on the wall

Don't let your husband go alone to Mississippi

If your nephew comes visiting out of the blue, chances are, he did rob the bank and he needs a place to HIDE

Don't invite the lady next door to dinner who eats dog food

Drink more milk than kool-aid or your son will have alot of cavities

Lock your door once in a while

I learned that unless a man has confidence, he ain't got nothing going for him but a plate of cold grits-lol

I learned that unless a man has confidence, he ain't got nothing going for him but a plate of cold grits-lol
say what!!????? Lol i remember that thread abt that saying...

Do not leave your copy of Sexual Behavior in the Ghetto out where your parents can find it.

If you got a job interview, GO TO IT. Otherwise, you ain't gonna get the job-lol

If you are afraid of a bully, don't invite him to stay the weekend.

Don't spend whatever money you get on voice lessons. She is just going to marry a man and not have a career anyways.

Don't spend whatever money you get on voice lessons. She is just going to marry a man and not have a career anyways.

LOL- And even AFTER your neighbor tells you it's meatloaf AND NOT dogfood, STILL opt for the chicken

Don't ask a female out in front of your family because if she rejects you, u will be embarrased-LOL

I learned that unless a man has confidence, he ain't got nothing going for him but a plate of cold grits-lol


You stole my answer!!!

Don't say something if it doesn't make sense e.g. "Over my dead snow shoes..."

Don't say something if it doesn't make sense e.g. "Over my dead snow shoes..."


That's in the same category as-"a Plate of Cold Grits-LOL

If a rich man who formerly lived in the ghetto wants to buy your son's paintings...THEN DAMNIT! LET HIM BUY THEM...don't let a pimp be the one to sponsor your son.

When you have lunch with your boss, tell your husband right away when you get home so he doesn't start an argument with you.

Tell your daughter to accept the full four year scholorship because it doesn't matter, she doesn't need to join the stupid sorority anyways.

When your daughter keeps falling in love, you need to sit and talk with her.

When your daughter wants to marry a man from Kenya and he comes from a tribe that allows polygamy, INQUIRE RIGHT THEN AND THERE if those are his intentions with your daughter.

If your grocery store is selling really cheap meat, DON'T BUY IT.

don't marry an atheist.

Don't invite an ex-con over when you play the lotto

Don't show strangers where you hide your silver

Don't show your family where you hid your gun

pay your phone bill on time

When you buy your meat from the supermarket, look at the expiration date.

Have something else for breakfast instead of that plaster they called oatmeal.

Have something else for breakfast instead of that plaster they called oatmeal.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Brush your teeth or you will get cavities

No matter how late you are for work, at least brush your teeth

Call your kids when you go out so they don't worry

Tell your daughter to accept the full four year scholorship because it doesn't matter, she doesn't need to join the stupid sorority anyways.

Last night when Thelma was kicked out of school, Florida was worrid about Thelma's Scholorship. Now, where in the hell did that scholorship come from:confused: LOL

1. Don't write letters to Cuba
2. Don't give gold salt and pepper shakers to a gambler
3. If you're cousin shows up after losing all his money, don't offer up the 10K he gave you yesterday.
4. IF you get a lazy janitor fired, dont go ask for his job back
5. Dont invest money in a comic who "throws up" on stage
6. Anybody called " Maddog " is probably packing a gun
7. Don't room with a guy called " The Bear"
8. Don't carry a TV through a bad neighborhood
9. Don't play card games against a kid with hearing loss
10. Search a woman's purse for drug paraphenelia before you propose
11. Don't trust a janitor to pick the right painting to take to an art contest

:lol: I know which episodes you are referring to. I know that's right! Gidgetgrape (sp?) has this going on the brady bunch thread. it's pretty funny thread. so, I am wondering, what you have learned from this show:


If your husband gets a job out of state, let him go for God's sake

Never let your skinny son wear red ugly pajamas

If you are poor, and your husband finds $$$$, let him keep some of it and keep your damn mouth shut

Leave Black Jesus on the wall

Don't let your husband go alone to Mississippi

If your nephew comes visiting out of the blue, chances are, he did rob the bank and he needs a place to HIDE

Don't invite the lady next door to dinner who eats dog food

Drink more milk than kool-aid or your son will have alot of cavities

Lock your door once in a while

"Boy" is a white racist word. (:rolleyes:)

Four buddies are closer than pantyhose two sizes small.

Make sure you know where your wedding photographer is AT ALL TIMES so you don't trip over him and break your leg (!?).

Always have pie, cake, ice cream, etc. in the house so your janitor will be motivated to do his job.

"Boy" is a white racist word. (:rolleyes:)

Four buddies are closer than pantyhose two sizes small.

Make sure you know where your wedding photographer is AT ALL TIMES so you don't trip over him and break your leg (!?).

Always have pie, cake, ice cream, etc. in the house so your janitor will be motivated to do his job.
:brent You crack me up with that "boy" phrase. :lol:

The pantyhose comment...:rofl:

Never date a woman who isn't yet divorced.

Be sure and tell your teen daughter abt the birds and the bees.

Don't french kiss in front of your family.

Your teen son should walk his dates home, not the other way around.

Never lie to James. :eek:

If you find money...KEEP IT! ;)

Don't marry a goody two shoes.

Don't adopt a child whose mother may come back and try to frame you.

MARRY THAT MAN FOR GOD'S SAKE!!! Don't use your child as an excuse, nor don't say you want to be independent and work! :rolleyes: You can be married and WORK!

Clean your damn kitchen!

Recognize that everyone grieves differently....DAMN, DAMN, DAMN

did I hear a plate shattering?

If someone dies in your family, someone is sure to bring a ham to the reception.

Hire a professional photographer and don't let him/her stand in the way of the bridal party.

Don't go around saying "Boy is a white racist word"...it only makes you look racist.

Never buy a car to share with your buddies.

If you try and get a loan from the bank, make sure one of you has a full-time job.

Lock your damn doors.

NEVER buy a car from Bookman!!

Don't tell your goody-two shoes wife (or any other member of the family) that you found money. KEEP YOUR DAMN MOUTH SHUT!

If you buy roast that is REAL DIRT CHEAP, don't eat it.

If your neighbor is hard up for money, MAKE DINNER FOR HER, don't eat her food.

If your girlfriend jumps out a motel window, at least go outside and see what happened to her.

If your sister wants to marry a man from another country, ASK ALL THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS UP FRONT, don't wait til dinner time.

Don't invite the town drunk to your house when you are expecting company

Don't rent a room in your apartment to an old man that's running from a criminal

Hide in a broom closet if the police ever raids your house

Don't shoplift in a fitting room because you never know who is watching

and Last but not least

Use protection so you don't have any VD scares

If you see a copy of "Sexual Behavior In the Ghetto" in your house, DO NOT assume the worst!!

Don't eat at Wanda's.

Don't eat at Wanda's.
Or Gerdie's!! :lol:

When you are hauled into jail in a case of mistaken identity, the real guilty party will look NOTHING like you.

Be sure to stop your "school bus" before you scold your unruly, imaginary "schoolkids". :lol:

Be sure to stop your "school bus" before you scold your unruly, imaginary "schoolkids". :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Don't marry a man that doesn't have the same convictions as you. (Carl's atheism)


You can go out and treat your date on only $1

Meatloaf and dog food look the same. They don't smell the same, but they look the same.

Don't hassle your husband when he walks through the door after working hard all day.

JAMES LOOKED GOOD IN THEM TIGHT ASS PANTS! Best thing I learned! :lol:

NEVER write to the Cuban Government. :eek:

Before putting food in the oven, make sure there are no jackets in there first.

Whenever Florida Evans is in a bad mood, STAY AWAY!! :eek:

Find out where Thelma buys her clothes (LOVE her wardrobe)! :D

Never bother playing Michael at checkers - you will lose every time.

NEVER write to the Cuban Government. :eek:

Before putting food in the oven, make sure there are no jackets in there first.

Whenever Florida Evans is in a bad mood, STAY AWAY!! :eek:

Find out where Thelma buys her clothes (LOVE her wardrobe)! :D

Never bother playing Michael at checkers - you will lose every time.
:thumbsup: :cool:

Never watch the lottery or have your tickets out when company is in your home - they may rob you!! :eek:

Carl was one ugly mofo.

Ben ruled, and he should've courted Florida longer and married her by the end of the series.

Ben ruled, and he should've courted Florida longer and married her by the end of the series.

^^^^^^:yeahthat:


One thing I learned from Good Times:

The writers f*cked up big time by not having Flo end up with Ben instead!:mad: :rolleyes:

^ Let's hope that after the series was over, Flo and Ben found each other again and finally married. They were so cute together! :love:

Don't have a rainbow wedding.

Don't have a rainbow wedding.
:rofl:

Never borrow money from the local pimp.

Always have some sort of collateral you can "soften" up that pimp with when he comes around for his $$$.

Give Lootin' Lenny his own show!! :rofl:

Give Lootin' Lenny his own show!! :rofl:
Honey, I am with you on that. :lol:

When everything goes wrong, blame the white man.

When everything goes wrong, blame the white man.
:rofl: Touche!

Never, ever trust Balderman Davis - he'll never even get your name right!! :eek:

Season 1 Lessons:
--You shouldn't have to play pool to stop an eviction. Take the money when it is offered to you.
--Jesus has nothing to do with luck.
--Always have Jesus on your mind in ANY color.
--If a man can boogie out of a wheelchair in the middle of a church service, IT'S ALL A CON!
--Never hold a grudge against someone for years. It brings nothing but heartache and family separation
--Never say "When do I Start?" during a job interview.
--Never drop out of school because you don't like what they are teaching. Instead, enhance your learning and teach them!
--A letter in the newspaper about living conditions is a sure fire wake-up call to the owners.
--If you want to get a job, don't get the late night shift.
--If a person is in a bad mood, do not make the mood darker by bad news.
--Study Hard, or else you get grilled by your parents.
--ALL COMMERCIALS ARE FAKE!
--Don't get hung up on a girl that is already taken.

Season 2 Lessons:
--Never define a woman's place.
--If you are falsely arrested, sue the police!
--If you're gonna drink, wash out the cup that you used.
--If you have surplus money, use it for the basic needs and wants.
--Never walk away with money that wasn't yours to begin with.
--ALWAYS read a contract BEFORE signing it.
--Take the chance to get a good education no matter what
--If someone tells you he has a late night meeting, he's doing something he's got no business doing.
--A person and what they can accomplish cannot be determined by numbers.
--Matchmaking is a serious no-no.
--Never forget where you came from.
--If someone tells you they love you, say "I love You" back.
--If someone gets out of line, use the BIG MAC!

Season 3 Lessons:
--A job is a job whether it's at home or out of state.
--Guns are not good to have around the house.
--There is no happy side of ghetto life.
--A high class bank is NO PLACE for a pool hall painting.
--There is no excuse for bad law enforcement.
--Never tell someone about bad food BEFORE they eat it. Save it for after the first bite.
--If your friend is shaking and shivering, something is definitely wrong with them.
--Be good and kind to the elderly.
--You will never get a cab in the ghetto.
--Don't let a wanted criminal in your home.

Season 4 Lessons:
--Never hook up with an atheist.
--Family always comes first.
--Always listen to your flaky kids.
--The best way to charm someone is to just be yourself.
--Never hook up with bad company out of fear.
--Always ask someone about their way of life before you hook up with them.
--Doctor-patient privileges are SACRED.
--Always use your money to pay your bills, not on expensive gifts.
--Don't blame anyone for your lack of job skills.
--Friends don't rip each other off.

Season 5 Lessons:
--If you suspect child abuse, ACT IMMEDIATELY
--It isn't fair to blame someone for the way your life turned out.
--ALWAYS keep an eye on your purse or wallet.
--NEVER ride in a stolen car. You might get arrested or killed.
--Never leave your kids alone for a year.
--Always report unscrupulous building owners.
--Let someone know that they are loved before they die
--A million dollars does NOT buy love and affection.
--Never buy a used car from a leech.
--Never go out with a bigamist, even if he is reformed.
--Listen to your kids. They know a lot more about what's going on than you think.
--Never go out with someone if they are not separated from their spouse. It could save you a great deal of pain.

Season 6 Lessons:
--Watch where you are walking. You might trip over someone.
--Drinking never solves anything.
--Parents are not a reflection on a potential friend.
--Don't look for rich desserts when you have a main course right in front of your face.
--Using relatives to get a job is wrong and unfair to the other applicants.
--Never get defensive when someone is trying to help your child.
--Never borrow money from a gangster.
--Always tell the truth when you see a situation that's not right.
--Blood is indeed thicker than water or money.
--Never trust someone with your artwork.
--Being deceitful and underhanded does NOT get you what you want.
--Nobody likes to be reminded of their past.
--Pepper plants are not a good thing to have around the house.
--There is NO SUCH THING as stomach mumps.
--Hope is never wasted.
--If you keep trying, things will work out in the end.

bump

Season 1 Lessons:
--You shouldn't have to play pool to stop an eviction. Take the money when it is offered to you.
--Jesus has nothing to do with luck.
--Always have Jesus on your mind in ANY color.
--If a man can boogie out of a wheelchair in the middle of a church service, IT'S ALL A CON!
--Never hold a grudge against someone for years. It brings nothing but heartache and family separation
--Never say "When do I Start?" during a job interview.
--Never drop out of school because you don't like what they are teaching. Instead, enhance your learning and teach them!
--A letter in the newspaper about living conditions is a sure fire wake-up call to the owners.
--If you want to get a job, don't get the late night shift.
--If a person is in a bad mood, do not make the mood darker by bad news.
--Study Hard, or else you get grilled by your parents.
--ALL COMMERCIALS ARE FAKE!
--Don't get hung up on a girl that is already taken.

Season 2 Lessons:
--Never define a woman's place.
--If you are falsely arrested, sue the police!
--If you're gonna drink, wash out the cup that you used.
--If you have surplus money, use it for the basic needs and wants.
--Never walk away with money that wasn't yours to begin with.
--ALWAYS read a contract BEFORE signing it.
--Take the chance to get a good education no matter what
--If someone tells you he has a late night meeting, he's doing something he's got no business doing.
--A person and what they can accomplish cannot be determined by numbers.
--Matchmaking is a serious no-no.
--Never forget where you came from.
--If someone tells you they love you, say "I love You" back.
--If someone gets out of line, use the BIG MAC!

Season 3 Lessons:
--A job is a job whether it's at home or out of state.
--Guns are not good to have around the house.
--There is no happy side of ghetto life.
--A high class bank is NO PLACE for a pool hall painting.
--There is no excuse for bad law enforcement.
--Never tell someone about bad food BEFORE they eat it. Save it for after the first bite.
--If your friend is shaking and shivering, something is definitely wrong with them.
--Be good and kind to the elderly.
--You will never get a cab in the ghetto.
--Don't let a wanted criminal in your home.

Season 4 Lessons:
--Never hook up with an atheist.
--Family always comes first.
--Always listen to your flaky kids.
--The best way to charm someone is to just be yourself.
--Never hook up with bad company out of fear.
--Always ask someone about their way of life before you hook up with them.
--Doctor-patient privileges are SACRED.
--Always use your money to pay your bills, not on expensive gifts.
--Don't blame anyone for your lack of job skills.
--Friends don't rip each other off.

Season 5 Lessons:
--If you suspect child abuse, ACT IMMEDIATELY
--It isn't fair to blame someone for the way your life turned out.
--ALWAYS keep an eye on your purse or wallet.
--NEVER ride in a stolen car. You might get arrested or killed.
--Never leave your kids alone for a year.
--Always report unscrupulous building owners.
--Let someone know that they are loved before they die
--A million dollars does NOT buy love and affection.
--Never buy a used car from a leech.
--Never go out with a bigamist, even if he is reformed.
--Listen to your kids. They know a lot more about what's going on than you think.
--Never go out with someone if they are not separated from their spouse. It could save you a great deal of pain.

Season 6 Lessons:
--Watch where you are walking. You might trip over someone.
--Drinking never solves anything.
--Parents are not a reflection on a potential friend.
--Don't look for rich desserts when you have a main course right in front of your face.
--Using relatives to get a job is wrong and unfair to the other applicants.
--Never get defensive when someone is trying to help your child.
--Never borrow money from a gangster.
--Always tell the truth when you see a situation that's not right.
--Blood is indeed thicker than water or money.
--Never trust someone with your artwork.
--Being deceitful and underhanded does NOT get you what you want.
--Nobody likes to be reminded of their past.
--Pepper plants are not a good thing to have around the house.
--There is NO SUCH THING as stomach mumps.
--Hope is never wasted.
--If you keep trying, things will work out in the end.
:thumbsup:

When everything goes wrong, blame the white man.
When everything goes wrong - blame BOOKMAN!! :lol:

If all else fails...BLAME JJ. :lol:

If you see your cousin acting strangely and "living" in your bathroom, she has a problem and it has nothing to do with the Chicago plumbing.