People thought The Cosby Show was unrealistic - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Tundra Wolf · 06-15-2004, 08:24 PM

Why? A lot of people stereotype black people, and to some of them, they're like "Anyone who is black is a thug or a rappa." So just because Theo didn't call white people honkey tonkeys, they didn't use stereotype black slang (yo, dawg, etc.), doesn't mean it was unrealistic. It's not unrealistic to have a successful black family. I am white but this is just my point of view, I have nothing against other races. But the people who think TCS is unrealistic need to stop being prejudice and stereotypical.

Chambers · 06-16-2004, 09:10 AM

I agree with you that people shouldn't gasp when they see a show about a successful, educated, wealthy African-American family.

Some of the show's critics, however, were African-Americans who thought Cosby was belittling their struggles in a racist society. They thought it would be harmful for their movement if people started to think families like the Cosbys were the norm. So it wasn't just prejudice but a fear that the show would make people believe in a ficticious racial harmony.

This is not my opinion. I'm just explaining what I have heard and read.

TVFactFan · 06-16-2004, 08:27 PM

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Originally posted by HwTH212
Why? A lot of people stereotype black people, and to some of them, they're like "Anyone who is black is a thug or a rappa." So just because Theo didn't call white people honkey tonkeys, they didn't use stereotype black slang (yo, dawg, etc.), doesn't mean it was unrealistic. It's not unrealistic to have a successful black family. I am white but this is just my point of view, I have nothing against other races. But the people who think TCS is unrealistic need to stop being prejudice and stereotypical.

It was unrealistic because no Father in real life is THAT GOOFY

barwars · 06-16-2004, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
It was unrealistic because no Father in real life is THAT GOOFY

No TV show is realistic.
Because if TV were realistic.... why bother watching??

TV is to ESCAPE reality.

And goofy or not.... Cliff Huxtable is THE dream dad.

TVFactFan · 06-16-2004, 09:19 PM

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Originally posted by barwars
No TV show is realistic.
Because if TV were realistic.... why bother watching??

TV is to ESCAPE reality.

And goofy or not.... Cliff Huxtable is THE dream dad.

He was the Dorkiest TV Father of all Time.

marvin g · 06-16-2004, 09:19 PM

Simply put, it was a drama! Everybody's family isn't the same anyway.

Chambers · 06-16-2004, 09:29 PM

The Cosby Show was never meant to have a political agenda like All in the Family. It was just supposed to be an entertaining family show.

My dad's goofier than Cliff, by the way. But only when he's not working.

barwars · 06-17-2004, 09:42 AM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
He was the Dorkiest TV Father of all Time.

and why is that??

TVFactFan · 06-17-2004, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by barwars
and why is that??

You are asking me a question you already know the answer to. I'm sure you have seen how he acts on the Cosby Show

barwars · 06-17-2004, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
You are asking me a question you already know the answer to. I'm sure you have seen how he acts on the Cosby Show

He does it to make the people around him laugh, and feel good.
It's not like its uncontrolable, and he's not an outcast for doing it.
So, IMO -- its not "dorky."

06-15-2004, 08:24 PM	#1
Tundra Wolf Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 10, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 730	People thought The Cosby Show was unrealistic Why? A lot of people stereotype black people, and to some of them, they're like "Anyone who is black is a thug or a rappa." So just because Theo didn't call white people honkey tonkeys, they didn't use stereotype black slang (yo, dawg, etc.), doesn't mean it was unrealistic. It's not unrealistic to have a successful black family. I am white but this is just my point of view, I have nothing against other races. But the people who think TCS is unrealistic need to stop being prejudice and stereotypical.

06-16-2004, 09:10 AM	#2
Chambers The Crane Trinity Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2004 Location: Where everybody knows a Crane. Posts: 5,427	I agree with you that people shouldn't gasp when they see a show about a successful, educated, wealthy African-American family. Some of the show's critics, however, were African-Americans who thought Cosby was belittling their struggles in a racist society. They thought it would be harmful for their movement if people started to think families like the Cosbys were the norm. So it wasn't just prejudice but a fear that the show would make people believe in a ficticious racial harmony. This is not my opinion. I'm just explaining what I have heard and read.
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06-16-2004, 09:19 PM	#6
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	Simply put, it was a drama! Everybody's family isn't the same anyway.

06-16-2004, 09:29 PM	#7
Chambers The Crane Trinity Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2004 Location: Where everybody knows a Crane. Posts: 5,427	The Cosby Show was never meant to have a political agenda like All in the Family. It was just supposed to be an entertaining family show. My dad's goofier than Cliff, by the way. But only when he's not working.