Oh god, please don’t tell me this was Florida’s idea of a “treat”

[ThatWriterChick1976]

What kind of mother doesn't look and smell the meat before she buys it, though? Unless the store "painted" the meat pink/red, you can tell how bad it is.

[TVLegend]

Originally Posted by ThatWriterChick1976

What kind of mother doesn't look and smell the meat before she buys it, though? Unless the store "painted" the meat pink/red, you can tell how bad it is.

I would’ve divorced Florida’s ass. It was bad enough that out of all the things she could’ve treated the family to, she treated them to a ROAST from Borgen’s, THE SAME STORE she would always complain about. But she treated them to that same roast that made them ill and didn’t even check the meat I bet. Oh yeah, television’s greatest sitcom mother.

[ThatWriterChick1976]

Originally Posted by TVLegend

I would’ve divorced Florida’s ass. It was bad enough that out of all the things she could’ve treated the family to, she treated them to a ROAST from Borgen’s, THE SAME STORE she would always complain about. But she treated them to that same roast that made them ill and didn’t even check the meat I bet. Oh yeah, television’s greatest sitcom mother.

She just acted in ways that other women wouldn't do, particularly in the seventies. She was behind severely in the times.

[TVLegend]

Originally Posted by ThatWriterChick1976

She just acted in ways that other women wouldn't do, particularly in the seventies. She was behind severely in the times.

I see why James was always stressed and depressed. Remember the aftermath when the rest of the family was sick and J.J. was feeling great and he wanted a great big breakfast and Florida’s response was:

“One oatmeal coming up.” LOL.

Florida really could’ve treated the family to other things like more clothes, bunk beds, another breakfast option, etc. I know I definitely would’ve been upset if she said oatmeal for a “treat”. LOL.

[ThatWriterChick1976]

Originally Posted by TVLegend

I see why James was always stressed and depressed. Remember the aftermath when the rest of the family was sick and J.J. was feeling great and he wanted a great big breakfast and Florida’s response was:

“One oatmeal coming up.” LOL.

Florida really could’ve treated the family to other things like more clothes, bunk beds, another breakfast option, etc. I know I definitely would’ve been upset if she said oatmeal for a “treat”. LOL.

LOL. Well, James wasn't that much of a treat, if he had no issues towards Florida working, they'd eat more than just oatmeal and bad meat.

The kids should of had their own room. Florida and James should of used the living room, but that's just me.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by TVLegend

I would’ve divorced Florida’s ass. It was bad enough that out of all the things she could’ve treated the family to, she treated them to a ROAST from Borgen’s, THE SAME STORE she would always complain about. But she treated them to that same roast that made them ill and didn’t even check the meat I bet. Oh yeah, television’s greatest sitcom mother.

yeah what about ordering from Chicken Delight or Pizza store

Not no damm roast

[TVLegend]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

yeah what about ordering from Chicken Delight or Pizza store

Not no damm roast

Sometimes Florida’s mind was messed up. A roast? Really? And once again, let me say there was so many things Florida could’ve treated the family to like:

Two separate beds or at least bunk beds for J.J. and Michael
A temporary breakfast option other than usual hard, lumpy, gooey, burnt oatmeal
New clothes
Going to eat out at a restaurant for once in their lives

A roast from Borgen’s, the same store that they would complain had the bad meat and was a ripoff all the time?!!! I think NOT.

[ThatWriterChick1976]

Originally Posted by TVLegend

Sometimes Florida’s mind was messed up. A roast? Really? And once again, let me say there was so many things Florida could’ve treated the family to like:

Two separate beds or at least bunk beds for J.J. and Michael
A temporary breakfast option other than usual hard, lumpy, gooey, burnt oatmeal
New clothes
Going to eat out at a restaurant for once in their lives

A roast from Borgen’s, the same store that they would complain had the bad meat and was a ripoff all the time?!!! I think NOT.

Hell, bacon and eggs is a treat. Why couldn't they eat pancakes? I mean, all you need is flour, some eggs, milk, and a spatula.

[TVLegend]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

yeah what about ordering from Chicken Delight or Pizza store

Not no damm roast

Florida’s the same TV mother who would feed her husband RAW meat after he comes home from work, tired and exhausted and fed up and ill to make him “feel better”.

[TVLegend]

Originally Posted by ThatWriterChick1976

Hell, bacon and eggs is a treat. Why couldn't they eat pancakes? I mean, all you need is flour, some eggs, milk, and a spatula.

#1 They didn’t have food stamps
#2 James was too proud
#3 James was too proud
#4 James was too proud
#5 James was too proud
#6 Because The Evans lacked common sense when it came to the breakfast department
#7 Florida was content living the ghetto life and wanted to see the family suffer
#8 The writers didn’t elaborate on that
#9 Because of other “unspecified reasons”

[ThatWriterChick1976]

Originally Posted by TVLegend

#6 Because The Evans lacked common sense when it came to the breakfast department
#7 Florida was content living the ghetto life and wanted to see the family suffer
”

I believe this wholeheartedly

[Janice Johnson]

Originally Posted by ThatWriterChick1976

Hell, bacon and eggs is a treat. Why couldn't they eat pancakes? I mean, all you need is flour, some eggs, milk, and a spatula.

Good Times Fans pointed this out. "In Season 5, the remaining Evans(JJ, Thelma, and Michael) were actually eating GOOD, pancakes and sausage.... They were pretty self sufficient.... As soon as Florida returned, they were eating oatmeal again.... Sad...."

[ThatWriterChick1976]

Originally Posted by Janice Johnson

Good Times Fans pointed this out. "In Season 5, the remaining Evans(JJ, Thelma, and Michael) were actually eating GOOD, pancakes and sausage.... They were pretty self sufficient.... As soon as Florida returned, they were eating oatmeal again.... Sad...."

LOL! Yeah, I saw a cereal box in one episode while she was gone. They were managing without her, but, as soon as she returned they went back to "kids" when they were no longer kids.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by ThatWriterChick1976

LOL! Yeah, I saw a cereal box in one episode while she was gone. They were managing without her, but, as soon as she returned they went back to "kids" when they were no longer kids.

And JJ became unemployed again as soon as she returned

[ThatWriterChick1976]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

And JJ became unemployed again as soon as she returned

Exactly! It's like the actress desperately needed a reason to be around "kids" that were no longer really in need of her and who, at some point, would have left the nest.