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Dr. Thong · 10-07-2019, 06:19 PM

Most sitcom apartments are too big and in reality, would be too unaffordable (Monica's apartment in Friends comes to mind) for the characters on those shows.

However, one of the more realistic aspects of WBK is Vinnie Barbarino's apartment in season four: It's run down, with a couch that has the stuffing coming out of it and there's no food in the place except for spaghetti and corn flakes.

Also, the bed pops out of the wall whenever a train passes by and everyone makes a wisecrack about how bad the place is.

Probably one of the few funny things about the otherwise dismal season four.

Bonniegirl · 10-07-2019, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

Most sitcom apartments are too big and in reality, would be too unaffordable (Monica's apartment in Friends comes to mind) for the characters on those shows.

However, one of the more realistic aspects of WBK is Vinnie Barbarino's apartment in season four: It's run down, with a couch that has the stuffing coming out of it and there's no food in the place except for spaghetti and corn flakes.

Also, the bed pops out of the wall whenever a train passes by and everyone makes a wisecrack about how bad the place is.

Probably one of the few funny things about the otherwise dismal season four.

Yeah, that apartment was pretty bad, but realistic in what Vinnie would be able to afford !

You are right, a lot of times apartments in TV shows look like they would be too big and expensive for the person to be renting with their income !

Another really bad rundown apartment was the Kramden's in The Honeymooners ! But I think that was because Ralph was too cheap, seems they could have afforded something better than that! Or to at least spruce it up with better furniture and decor!!

Dr. Thong · 10-09-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Yeah, that apartment was pretty bad, but realistic in what Vinnie would be able to afford !

You are right, a lot of times apartments in TV shows look like they would be too big and expensive for the person to be renting with their income !

Another really bad rundown apartment was the Kramden's in The Honeymooners ! But I think that was because Ralph was too cheap, seems they could have afforded something better than that! Or to at least spruce it up with better furniture and decor!!

Excellent example!

TVFactFan · 05-11-2020, 01:39 AM

Watching it now and it was CRUSTY

Actually his apt is almost similar to mine in size. Big room with a kitchen and bathroom. Only difference is I have a walk in closet. But the size of his place was not for men company, only woman

hatwink · 09-10-2021, 11:37 AM

It was actually perfect for Vinnie, for a 2-3 year span until he found something better.

TVFactFan · 09-10-2021, 11:44 AM

My last apartment was too small for a bed and a sofa so I had to buy a sofa bed lol

What was weird about that apartment was the kitchen and bathroom was so HUGE but the big room that I would be in the most was smaller

hatwink · 09-10-2021, 11:52 AM

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My last apartment was too small for a bed and a sofa so I had to buy a sofa bed lol

What was weird about that apartment was the kitchen and bathroom was so HUGE but the big room that I would be in the most was smaller

That is kind of messed up. Was this in Philly?

TVFactFan · 09-10-2021, 11:58 AM

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That is kind of messed up. Was this in Philly?

yes it was a place I found on craigslist. I no longer rent to private landlords. I now live in a complex where things are much better. I can pay rent online instead of writing a check every month lol

hatwink · 09-10-2021, 12:11 PM

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yes it was a place I found on craigslist. I no longer rent to private landlords. I now live in a complex where things are much better. I can pay rent online instead of writing a check every month lol

That's Great!

10-07-2019, 06:19 PM	#1
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Vinnie's Apartment in Season Four Most sitcom apartments are too big and in reality, would be too unaffordable (Monica's apartment in Friends comes to mind) for the characters on those shows. However, one of the more realistic aspects of WBK is Vinnie Barbarino's apartment in season four: It's run down, with a couch that has the stuffing coming out of it and there's no food in the place except for spaghetti and corn flakes. Also, the bed pops out of the wall whenever a train passes by and everyone makes a wisecrack about how bad the place is. Probably one of the few funny things about the otherwise dismal season four.
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05-11-2020, 01:39 AM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,967	Watching it now and it was CRUSTY Actually his apt is almost similar to mine in size. Big room with a kitchen and bathroom. Only difference is I have a walk in closet. But the size of his place was not for men company, only woman

09-10-2021, 11:37 AM	#5
hatwink Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 773	It was actually perfect for Vinnie, for a 2-3 year span until he found something better.

09-10-2021, 11:44 AM	#6
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,967	My last apartment was too small for a bed and a sofa so I had to buy a sofa bed lol What was weird about that apartment was the kitchen and bathroom was so HUGE but the big room that I would be in the most was smaller