Does anyone else feel that Clair Huxtable was too perfect? - Page 2 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

ThomasE · 10-15-2002, 02:00 AM

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Originally posted by briandamage
She also was a partner in a law firm, yet, had time to raise 5 children and cook mostly every meal. At least with Cliff, he had his office right in the basement.

Clait had been practicing law for a year during the first season and Sondra was out of the house. That clears that up. She was perfect sometimes but there were a couple of eps when she would just lose it. You have to watch consistenly to know. Plus Sondra was good too.

TVFactFan · 10-15-2002, 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by ThomasE

Clait had been practicing law for a year during the first season and Sondra was out of the house. That clears that up. She was perfect sometimes but there were a couple of eps when she would just lose it. You have to watch consistenly to know. Plus Sondra was good too.

I'm really not a big fan of the character Clair Huxtable-she urkes me.

brypie · 10-20-2002, 01:28 PM

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Originally posted by FactsFan

Clair made mistakes too...they were just not as blatant as the ones the kids made(after all she was an adult.) And Cliff's mistakes were a necessity to the humor of the show. Clair was sort of the glue that held them together.

As for Clair's less than perfect behaviors:
1. She didn't want her little girl to play football, attempted to boycott the games, and then was proven wrong when Rudy became a star player.

2. After Rudy became a star player...Clair became obsessed with the game, acting like a crazed football fan until Rudy lost...again showing her imperfection.

3. Hurt her foot...and refused to use a cane. Then she was tricked by Russell into using the cane he clamed belonged to his father...but was actually made in Korea.

4. After seeing that Cliff was about to indulge in potato chips, Clair stopped him stating how bad they were for him...then he caught her eating them herself.

5. Always put Vanessa in charge of Rudy(in early episodes.) You might think the disasters that followed were Vanessa's mistakes...but I think Clair was at fault as well. She should have expected it from an eleven year old and a six year old.

6. Was verbally attacked by her oldest daughter after she "kidnapped" her grandchildren without due cause.

That's all I have for now. I love Clair...she is a great character. And although she may be the most perfect character on TCS...she had her moments of imperfection as well. Plus, she always did what she thought was best for her family!

Great list FactsFan! Another one that I can think of is when Cliff was making chili and she knew that she wasn't supposed to have any until it was done and she snuck a taste. However, it was right after Cliff had put in the hot peppers!

Cliff had fun with her on that one!

Stormtracker TF · 10-20-2002, 10:06 PM

I CRACKED UP When I Saw That!

Hazel_H · 11-02-2002, 11:29 PM

The only thing Claire is guilty of is being too smooooooth! Love her!

TVFactFan · 11-02-2002, 11:44 PM

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Originally posted by Hazel_H
The only thing Claire is guilty of is being too smooooooth! Love her!

Nobody is that smooth in real life. Personally she annoyed me.

mstewart · 11-03-2002, 01:52 AM

The majority of postings on Clair Huxtable was dead wrong. She was far from perfect. As a TV mom she was classic. She got on tirades when the children annoyed her and dealt with them accordingly. She was your sunny TV mom that we have been accustomed to over the years. Very reactive and dealt with her emotions in a realistic manner.

danielle black · 11-07-2002, 06:50 PM

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Originally posted by Fan of old shows
would you want them to be your parents?

yeah, i gotta agree with sol. i think the pressure would be too much.

TVFactFan · 08-27-2003, 09:47 PM

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Originally posted by danielle black
yeah, i gotta agree with sol. i think the pressure would be too much.

It sure would have-LOL A Lawyer and Doctor as your parents? That would be pressure with a capital P.

danielle black · 08-28-2003, 08:44 AM

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It sure would have-LOL A Lawyer and Doctor as your parents? That would be pressure with a capital P.

just had a thought. is it me, or did all the kids seem like underachievers in comparison?

TVFactFan · 08-28-2003, 05:49 PM

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just had a thought. is it me, or did all the kids seem like underachievers in comparison?

It was Denise more than anyone of them.

pumkinpie · 08-29-2003, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I wouldn't because it would be too much pressure to become a SUCCESS!!

Ahh, Theo Jr.! lol HEy u never mentioned Sondra above. She made mistakes als. Like the time that she decided not to go to grad school. Stupidity. Well put, FactsFan. No one is perfect.

Mr. Roper · 08-29-2003, 08:08 PM

She messed up one time:

When she and Denise were in pottery class, she made a really ugly flower vase.

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mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	The majority of postings on Clair Huxtable was dead wrong. She was far from perfect. As a TV mom she was classic. She got on tirades when the children annoyed her and dealt with them accordingly. She was your sunny TV mom that we have been accustomed to over the years. Very reactive and dealt with her emotions in a realistic manner.

08-29-2003, 08:08 PM	#28
Mr. Roper Some Guy Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 24, 2003 Location: PA Posts: 111	She messed up one time: When she and Denise were in pottery class, she made a really ugly flower vase.