Who was funnier when upset, James Evans or George Jefferson? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 06-27-2004, 05:48 PM

I would say it's a TIE. Both were funny as hell when they lost their temper. James wasn't as loud as George but both characters were the funniest when they were upset. It's a shame these characters never were in the same scene.

CCRYDER1968 · 06-27-2004, 06:08 PM

Both pretty funny in their own ways,but James seemed more natural,you know what I mean?

Sweetbabygirl · 06-27-2004, 06:39 PM

Definitely George....although I loved when James would use the word 'yang-yang' (like "Florida better not be givin' me any of that yang-yang!")

Jrnygrl · 06-27-2004, 08:35 PM

James!

nerrad · 06-28-2004, 08:53 AM

George. Just by the fact that he was small huy trying to act big. He used to trip me out.

laneyday · 08-04-2004, 11:13 AM

A tie. I loved James' expression when he was mad.

too much. And George always has me rolling especially when he strut/stomps out of the room.

Brian Damage · 08-04-2004, 11:20 AM

James had some good moments like when he yelled at Florida a woman are good for only two things..."The kitchen and bedroom! The kitchen and the bedroom!"

George on the other hand was hysterical. Here was this short guy ready to box somebody twice his size because they pissed him off.

vashti1999 · 08-04-2004, 01:10 PM

George was funnier, James was scary in a "little kid about to get spanked by his father" kind of way.

Lady T · 08-12-2004, 12:10 AM

George Jefferson I do not think when James Evans is mad is remotely funny; especially after watching The Family Gun episode...

TVFactFan · 08-12-2004, 12:20 AM

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Originally posted by Undercover Angel
George Jefferson I do not think when James Evans is mad is remotely funny; especially after watching The Family Gun episode...

Oh come on Tara, James was funny in the ep-Family Gun

Florida:"James if someone broke in our would you actually use that gun on them"?

James: IS FAT MEAT GREASY?

LOL LOL

Lady T · 08-12-2004, 12:27 AM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Oh come on Tara, James was funny in the ep-Family Gun

Florida:"James if someone broke in our would you actually use that gun on them"?

James: IS FAT MEAT GREASY?

LOL LOL

I never thought that James was a funny character; did not get me wrong..James Amos is a brillant actor; he was sexy..but not Ha Ha funny

Trishalla · 08-12-2004, 02:52 PM

James was so funny and real
I was watching last night I go with James

knl9674 · 08-19-2004, 10:31 AM

I'm going to have to go with George. He had more punchlines when he was going off on somebody..he had a comeback for everything! James was more your average father type that goes back to old saying and hip talk to put you in your place. He was also more emotional and passionate when he got mad. George was just a little firecracker suffering from the Napoleon complex.

Plus, you're analyzing 2 totally different characters in 2 totally different socio economic classes. So it's difficult to compare in my opinion. George would get mad and go off on somebody b/c they didn't want a black man in their country club. James would get mad b/c he coudn't get a job, or the uppity black folks didn't want their daughter going with JJ to the debutante.

Just my thoughts.

TVFactFan · 08-19-2004, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by knl9674
I'm going to have to go with George. He had more punchlines when he was going off on somebody..he had a comeback for everything! James was more your average father type that goes back to old saying and hip talk to put you in your place. He was also more emotional and passionate when he got mad. George was just a little firecracker suffering from the Napoleon complex.

Plus, you're analyzing 2 totally different characters in 2 totally different socio economic classes. So it's difficult to compare in my opinion. George would get mad and go off on somebody b/c they didn't want a black man in their country club. James would get mad b/c he coudn't get a job, or the uppity black folks didn't want their daughter going with JJ to the debutante.

Just my thoughts.

Yeah i know both characters were in different socio economic classes but since they were both Entertaining when they were mad, i was just curious to know which character people thought was the funniest.

laneyday · 08-20-2004, 09:03 AM

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Originally posted by knl9674
I'm going to have to go with George. He had more punchlines when he was going off on somebody..he had a comeback for everything! James was more your average father type that goes back to old saying and hip talk to put you in your place. He was also more emotional and passionate when he got mad. George was just a little firecracker suffering from the Napoleon complex.

Plus, you're analyzing 2 totally different characters in 2 totally different socio economic classes. So it's difficult to compare in my opinion. George would get mad and go off on somebody b/c they didn't want a black man in their country club. James would get mad b/c he coudn't get a job, or the uppity black folks didn't want their daughter going with JJ to the debutante.

Just my thoughts.

What's b/c?

06-27-2004, 05:48 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,058	Who was funnier when upset, James Evans or George Jefferson? I would say it's a TIE. Both were funny as hell when they lost their temper. James wasn't as loud as George but both characters were the funniest when they were upset. It's a shame these characters never were in the same scene.

08-04-2004, 01:10 PM	#8
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	George was funnier, James was scary in a "little kid about to get spanked by his father" kind of way.
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08-12-2004, 02:52 PM	#12
Trishalla Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 06, 2004 Posts: 185	James was so funny and real I was watching last night I go with James
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06-27-2004, 06:08 PM	#2
CCRYDER1968 #1 Sitcom Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 438	Both pretty funny in their own ways,but James seemed more natural,you know what I mean?

06-27-2004, 06:39 PM	#3
Sweetbabygirl Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 23, 2004 Posts: 62	Definitely George....although I loved when James would use the word 'yang-yang' (like "Florida better not be givin' me any of that yang-yang!")

06-27-2004, 08:35 PM	#4
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	James!

06-28-2004, 08:53 AM	#5
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	George. Just by the fact that he was small huy trying to act big. He used to trip me out.

08-04-2004, 11:13 AM	#6
laneyday Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2003 Location: brampton, ontario Posts: 313	A tie. I loved James' expression when he was mad. too much. And George always has me rolling especially when he strut/stomps out of the room.

08-04-2004, 11:20 AM	#7
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	James had some good moments like when he yelled at Florida a woman are good for only two things..."The kitchen and bedroom! The kitchen and the bedroom!" George on the other hand was hysterical. Here was this short guy ready to box somebody twice his size because they pissed him off.

08-12-2004, 12:10 AM	#9
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	George Jefferson I do not think when James Evans is mad is remotely funny; especially after watching The Family Gun episode...

08-19-2004, 10:31 AM	#13
knl9674 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 231	I'm going to have to go with George. He had more punchlines when he was going off on somebody..he had a comeback for everything! James was more your average father type that goes back to old saying and hip talk to put you in your place. He was also more emotional and passionate when he got mad. George was just a little firecracker suffering from the Napoleon complex. Plus, you're analyzing 2 totally different characters in 2 totally different socio economic classes. So it's difficult to compare in my opinion. George would get mad and go off on somebody b/c they didn't want a black man in their country club. James would get mad b/c he coudn't get a job, or the uppity black folks didn't want their daughter going with JJ to the debutante. Just my thoughts.