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_e_ · 03-05-2004, 01:07 PM

wasn't the woman who played Elaine in Seinfeld pregnant once or twice, and it wasn't written in the show.

It is strange to see Leah that big but just because she is pregnant in real life doesn't mean it has to be written in the sitcom.

I wondered if the writers would write in her weight gain in a couple of episodes. Wasn't it in season1 were Doug was implying that Carrie had gained some weight. that was funny.

Does Kevin James look like he has gain back the weight he lost?

Janice · 03-05-2004, 01:17 PM

The character Elaine on Seinfeld was pregnant twice. On Bewitched, Elizabeth Montgomery was pregnant when the show first started, and it wasn't addressed.

The characters on Cheers, The Cosby Show, Frasier, Sex in the City, Friends, Will & Grace...the list goes on and on.

It's a natural part of life, and most sitcoms don't call attention to it. As mature viewers, we're expected to suspend disbelief.

Yes, it appears that Kevin James has regained most of the weight. It's hard to lose weight, but even harder to keep it off. That's the real battle, keeping it off.

Pitooey · 03-05-2004, 04:38 PM

Well I for one find her pregnancy distracting. I think they should've let her hide more behind things like they've done with other pregnant characters before.

To see her pregnant and make believe that she's not pregnant is distracting...

gggsssaaa · 03-05-2004, 05:14 PM

Janice,
Once again the KOQ's ultra protective army goes in for the attack! Geez, you crack me up. Oh, and thanks for the biology lesson about pregnancy being a "natural part of life". Without such "mature" viewers like you I may not have realized that. And by the way, I have a "right" to say whatever I want in response to any other post on this board. If we all agreed on issues then this board would cease to have meaning. Another thing to remember about KOQ is that a higher percentage of men watch this show than females and as such I can promise you that her large butt and bulging belly IS distracting. I think it just comes down to this; you women want Leah Remini to be the main star of the show instead of Kevin James. Sorry, but she's just a vehicle for James to interact with. Without him she would suck, but on the other hand he could do very well without her.

Janice · 03-05-2004, 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by gggsssaaa
Janice,
Once again the KOQ's ultra protective army goes in for the attack! Geez, you crack me up. Oh, and thanks for the biology lesson about pregnancy being a "natural part of life". Without such "mature" viewers like you I may not have realized that. And by the way, I have a "right" to say whatever I want in response to any other post on this board. If we all agreed on issues then this board would cease to have meaning. Another thing to remember about KOQ is that a higher percentage of men watch this show than females and as such I can promise you that her large butt and bulging belly IS distracting. I think it just comes down to this; you women want Leah Remini to be the main star of the show instead of Kevin James. Sorry, but she's just a vehicle for James to interact with. Without him she would suck, but on the other hand he could do very well without her.

Another smoke and mirrors tactic post. Throw enough BS around and maybe people will forget the original topic.
KOQ's ulta protective army? Someone's paranoid, and quite a nasty piece of work, I might add.
I wasn't giving a biology lesson. I simply wrote my thoughts on the issue of pregnancy in sitcoms. Don't twist my words into a pretzel.
You do have every right to respond to other posts. What is insane is that you took issue because Huntington doesn't criticize the show enough to your liking. Who are you, the board police? You have no right on earth to take issue with that. As I said, you post your opinion, and others will do the same. Who tries to bully someone because they don't knock a show? Oh wait, you do.
So, we women want Leah to be the main star of the show? I don't recall anyone saying any such thing on these boards, and if so, they didn't speak for everyone.
In addition to being a board monitor, you also do well in mind reading, not.

gggsssaaa · 03-06-2004, 02:17 PM

Janice,
You amuse me. Smoke and mirrors tactic? I call it as I see it. You lack courage in your often vague labels. You've tried to insult me by describing, in your mind, my behavior by using words and phrases in third person type statements. Words such as "mature", "someones paranoid" etc. are really a sad attempt to label me. Also, you seem to be confused about just what a "right" is. First you tell me that I have no "right" to be critical. Then, you say that I have every "right" to respond to other posts. Then you rant about me being "insane" and call me a "bully" and then, get this, you tell me once again that I have "no right" to take issue? Lady, you are really messed up!
Maybe you should get your head out of the cloud of Hollywood and come back down to earth. lol.

Janice · 03-06-2004, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by gggsssaaa
Janice,
You amuse me. Smoke and mirrors tactic? I call it as I see it. You lack courage in your often vague labels. You've tried to insult me by describing, in your mind, my behavior by using words and phrases in third person type statements. Words such as "mature", "someones paranoid" etc. are really a sad attempt to label me. Also, you seem to be confused about just what a "right" is. First you tell me that I have no "right" to be critical. Then, you say that I have every "right" to respond to other posts. Then you rant about me being "insane" and call me a "bully" and then, get this, you tell me once again that I have "no right" to take issue? Lady, you are really messed up!
Maybe you should get your head out of the cloud of Hollywood and come back down to earth. lol.

I wasn't being vague at all. I'll write it again so you understand it.

I think that criticizing Huntington for not criticizing the show is INSANE. Got that? I think it's insane, and I don't think anyone (that includes YOU), has any right to bully another for not knocking a show that they love. How many insults from Huntington on the King of Queens would satisfy you....5, 20, 50?

"Someone's paranoid" confused you? You thought I was speaking in third person terms? I'll clear that up. I meant you. Referring to a 'KOQ's ultra protective army' and stating that 'you women want Leah to be the main star of the show' is paranoid ranting.

Again, and read this slowly so you'll comprehend it this time. Everyone has a right to post their opinions, but nobody has a right to call someone out because they don't criticize a show. Then again, everyone has a right to make off the wall accusations, so you get a pass. I just happen to think it's nuts, and I've never read such a thing on this site before.

I post on sitcom boards, and if anyone ever complained that I didn't knock a show and asked if I was a spokesperson for that show, I'd laugh in their face.

Brian Damage · 03-06-2004, 04:03 PM

Carrie is the best. Doug is really lucky to have her. She is so funny.

Janice · 03-07-2004, 02:44 AM

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Originally posted by Pitooey
Well I for one find her pregnancy distracting. I think they should've let her hide more behind things like they've done with other pregnant characters before.

To see her pregnant and make believe that she's not pregnant is distracting...

I think they made a serious attempt to camouflage her pregnancy. She was wearing a black jogging suit on the bed with the laptop hiding her.
She wore two different long, oversized coats and was carrying a large gift for cover.
I noticed a few camera shots of her from just the waist up, and a couple of closeups. There were a couple of full pregnancy shots, but they were only onscreen for a couple of seconds.
I taped it, and watched it again tonight. I think that they're doing their best.
She's not that big anyway. She's bigger...but she just looks like she put on weight at this point. She doesn't have that bulging belly quite yet, but it's ready to pop. I can tell.

Janice · 03-07-2004, 02:48 AM

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Originally posted by HuntingtonM15
She didn't seem to have much of a problem with her allergies while filming this episode.

That's right. She sounded as clear as a bell.

Dogma66603 · 03-07-2004, 01:51 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

Yes, it appears that Kevin James has regained most of the weight. It's hard to lose weight, but even harder to keep it off. That's the real battle, keeping it off.

Yeah, but he should at least try. He looks like he could pass out any second. Jesus, he's unhealthy and people find Leah Remini's weight gain distracting!

03-05-2004, 04:38 PM	#18
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03-05-2004, 01:07 PM	#16
_e_ Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 04, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 123	wasn't the woman who played Elaine in Seinfeld pregnant once or twice, and it wasn't written in the show. It is strange to see Leah that big but just because she is pregnant in real life doesn't mean it has to be written in the sitcom. I wondered if the writers would write in her weight gain in a couple of episodes. Wasn't it in season1 were Doug was implying that Carrie had gained some weight. that was funny. Does Kevin James look like he has gain back the weight he lost?

03-05-2004, 01:17 PM	#17
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	The character Elaine on Seinfeld was pregnant twice. On Bewitched, Elizabeth Montgomery was pregnant when the show first started, and it wasn't addressed. The characters on Cheers, The Cosby Show, Frasier, Sex in the City, Friends, Will & Grace...the list goes on and on. It's a natural part of life, and most sitcoms don't call attention to it. As mature viewers, we're expected to suspend disbelief. Yes, it appears that Kevin James has regained most of the weight. It's hard to lose weight, but even harder to keep it off. That's the real battle, keeping it off.

03-05-2004, 05:14 PM	#19
gggsssaaa Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 29, 2003 Posts: 35	Janice, Once again the KOQ's ultra protective army goes in for the attack! Geez, you crack me up. Oh, and thanks for the biology lesson about pregnancy being a "natural part of life". Without such "mature" viewers like you I may not have realized that. And by the way, I have a "right" to say whatever I want in response to any other post on this board. If we all agreed on issues then this board would cease to have meaning. Another thing to remember about KOQ is that a higher percentage of men watch this show than females and as such I can promise you that her large butt and bulging belly IS distracting. I think it just comes down to this; you women want Leah Remini to be the main star of the show instead of Kevin James. Sorry, but she's just a vehicle for James to interact with. Without him she would suck, but on the other hand he could do very well without her.

03-06-2004, 02:17 PM	#21
gggsssaaa Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 29, 2003 Posts: 35	Janice, You amuse me. Smoke and mirrors tactic? I call it as I see it. You lack courage in your often vague labels. You've tried to insult me by describing, in your mind, my behavior by using words and phrases in third person type statements. Words such as "mature", "someones paranoid" etc. are really a sad attempt to label me. Also, you seem to be confused about just what a "right" is. First you tell me that I have no "right" to be critical. Then, you say that I have every "right" to respond to other posts. Then you rant about me being "insane" and call me a "bully" and then, get this, you tell me once again that I have "no right" to take issue? Lady, you are really messed up! Maybe you should get your head out of the cloud of Hollywood and come back down to earth. lol.

03-06-2004, 04:03 PM	#23
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Carrie is the best. Doug is really lucky to have her. She is so funny.