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Osh · 07-08-2001, 09:40 AM

While every episode if filled with funny situations and jokes, there have been contradictions in the story lines. Like the time Rose said she missed graduation because she was in bed with mono, so she never graduated. Then another time Rose said she was the valedictorian and had to give her speech. (She was 4th out of 19 graduates. She picked the lucky straw to become valedictorian). Another one is when Dorothy told Rose her grandma died when Dorothy was 4 years old. Then in the Mothers Day episode, they are looking back, when Dorothy is a grown woman, her grandma comes to live with Sal & Sophia. Who can think of some other ones?

Bluestone · 07-10-2001, 09:53 PM

In one episode, it's stated that Dorothy didn't go to her senior prom. Later, we find out she did.

Sophia's affair stories (although they're clearly untrue) don't sync with her age. Most of them take place in 1912, but I figured out she was born in 1907.

JMPolniaczek15 · 07-18-2001, 04:47 PM

Here's another one: in one episode, Dorothy says that Rose never owned a cat because she is allergic to them. However, in the episode where Blanche and Rose first meet in the grocery, Rose has just taken in a stray cat named Mr. Peepers.

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"You're old, you're ugly, you live with it!" - Jo
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"Why would you want to be popular? You have to smile and talk to peple and all that stuff!" - Jo
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Rose: So, Jerry, ever dressed up like a horse?
Jerry: No, but thank you for asking!
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"Get back here, you deceitful little Sicilian gecko!" - Dorothy Zbornak
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"I've got PMS and I've got a gun - any questions?" - Jinny Extead

08-20-2001, 11:53 PM

Also in the very first episode...the pilot!

The police officer says to Blance "Are you Blance Hollingsworth?" And she says YES! Hollingsworth was her maiden name!

Georgia's on my Mind · 08-21-2001, 08:37 PM

Also In one episode, Rose said she only lied once. Which is a lie in and of itself because she did lie and previous episodes!

Drew · 08-21-2001, 10:06 PM

I have noticed things like that. But i really dont think all that should matter. Its the comedy you want. We shouldnt be worried about little mishaps. THey needed to write it that way for the show. I wouldnt get into details. Just watch the show. I want to mention that in the first episode that Blanches last name was Hollingsworth. Maybe the show wanted to change her name after that, thought Devoarox was better.

a NaNcY FaNaTiC · 09-05-2001, 03:06 AM

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Originally posted by Drew:
I have noticed things like that. But i really dont think all that should matter. Its the comedy you want. We shouldnt be worried about little mishaps. THey needed to write it that way for the show. I wouldnt get into details. Just watch the show. I want to mention that in the first episode that Blanches last name was Hollingsworth. Maybe the show wanted to change her name after that, thought Devoarox was better.

I agree, but I think it's fun to see the inconsistencies. I don't think they meant that it made the show any less good. I sure don't feel that way.

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 09-08-2001, 04:26 PM

in one episode Blanche said her intials speeled BED Blanche Elizabeth Deveroux(I don't know how to spell it, what r u gonna do, expell me?) and in another the lady that was her nanny said Blanche Marie... So, which was it?

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Sean Snow · 09-08-2001, 05:27 PM

BTW, Dorothy's mother was born in 1906, because Dorothy says her mother turned 50 in 1956, but her enterance thing for this country said 1908, because they accidently were lazy

SYonack · 09-22-2001, 07:54 PM

I think it was in the first episode Dorthy commented they were from Queens NOT Brooklyn

Dorty said thet her mother told her to get a ride with clean looking person and a few epsdioes later she watched Dorthy through the window on her first day

pumpkin · 09-22-2001, 09:44 PM

I agree NaNcY FaNaTiC! Its fun to talk about it but no one meant harm.Its such a funny show I watch it faithfully,and Ive always been one to hate repeats but I cant get enough of them ladys.I hope when Im old I have close friends like them

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shocolah · 10-31-2001, 09:01 PM

Dorothy's sister Gloria came to visit in one of the early episodes and stayed at the house and met everyone. In one of the early 90's episode, Gloria came back for a visit (much taller and looking nothing like the first Gloria) and Rose says to Dorothy and Gloria, "so, you two are sisters?" as if they were meeting for the first time.

neo123 · 10-31-2001, 10:21 PM

LOL - I kinda think it all lies in the hands of the writers of the show. If they could stick with one writer, these contrdictions wouldn't happen. I'm with the post that said it all comes down to comedy though... coz it really does. That';s just my op tho.

11-01-2001, 09:11 AM

The show was just meant to be somewhat of a lighthearted comedy. It's not meant to be that consistant or even taken that seriously. Plus, maybe some of the same actors (like Dorothy's sister) weren't always available to fill in and play the part, so they had to cast someone else. It's a great show, but it's <i>not</i> real life.

moofomoo · 11-01-2001, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by shocolah:
....and Rose says to Dorothy and Gloria, "so, you two are sisters?" as if they were meeting for the first time.

That's not why she said that. It was an uneasy silence and she was trying desperately to make conversation. It's like when you have a fight with someone who's more a huge fan of say-Frasier and someone else comes in and says, "so...you like to watch tv...?" It won't distract from the fight, and it may be one of the dumbest things to say, but it's out there already.

*sighs* who knows...

**Gracie**

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Delivery guy: "Blanche Deverux?"
Dorothy: "That's Devereaux...it's only pronounced the other way in limericks."
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Sophia: "Let me tell you girls the three most important things I learned about life: number one, hold fast to your friends; number two, there's no such thing as security; and number three, don't go see "Ishtar." Woof!"
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Dorothy: "You'll have to excuse my mother, she recently had a stroke rendering her totally annoying."
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Sophia: "Sticks and stones may brake your bones, but cement pays homage to tradition!"
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Sophia: "I think im pregnant."
Dorothy: "What happened, the rabbit died laughing?"
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Rose: "Sophia, why are you in such a bad mood?"
Sophia: "Excuse me Rose, I haven't had sex in fifteen years and its starting to get on my nerves."

07-08-2001, 09:40 AM	#1
Osh Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 15, 2001 Location: Wyandotte, MI Posts: 76	Contradictions While every episode if filled with funny situations and jokes, there have been contradictions in the story lines. Like the time Rose said she missed graduation because she was in bed with mono, so she never graduated. Then another time Rose said she was the valedictorian and had to give her speech. (She was 4th out of 19 graduates. She picked the lucky straw to become valedictorian). Another one is when Dorothy told Rose her grandma died when Dorothy was 4 years old. Then in the Mothers Day episode, they are looking back, when Dorothy is a grown woman, her grandma comes to live with Sal & Sophia. Who can think of some other ones?

08-20-2001, 11:53 PM	#4
Golden Palace 2002 Guest Posts: n/a	Also in the very first episode...the pilot! The police officer says to Blance "Are you Blance Hollingsworth?" And she says YES! Hollingsworth was her maiden name!
Golden Palace 2002 Guest Posts: n/a

11-01-2001, 09:11 AM	#14
Saphire Guest Posts: n/a	The show was just meant to be somewhat of a lighthearted comedy. It's not meant to be that consistant or even taken that seriously. Plus, maybe some of the same actors (like Dorothy's sister) weren't always available to fill in and play the part, so they had to cast someone else. It's a great show, but it's <i>not</i> real life.
Saphire Guest Posts: n/a

07-10-2001, 09:53 PM	#2
Bluestone I'm the Twister Frequent Poster Join Date: May 03, 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 388	In one episode, it's stated that Dorothy didn't go to her senior prom. Later, we find out she did. Sophia's affair stories (although they're clearly untrue) don't sync with her age. Most of them take place in 1912, but I figured out she was born in 1907.

07-18-2001, 04:47 PM	#3
JMPolniaczek15 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Amongst the cornfields in Indiana... Posts: 706	Here's another one: in one episode, Dorothy says that Rose never owned a cat because she is allergic to them. However, in the episode where Blanche and Rose first meet in the grocery, Rose has just taken in a stray cat named Mr. Peepers. ------------------ "You're old, you're ugly, you live with it!" - Jo *********************** "Why would you want to be popular? You have to smile and talk to peple and all that stuff!" - Jo ********************* Rose: So, Jerry, ever dressed up like a horse? Jerry: No, but thank you for asking! ********************* "Get back here, you deceitful little Sicilian gecko!" - Dorothy Zbornak *********************** "I've got PMS and I've got a gun - any questions?" - Jinny Extead

08-21-2001, 08:37 PM	#5
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	Also In one episode, Rose said she only lied once. Which is a lie in and of itself because she did lie and previous episodes!

08-21-2001, 10:06 PM	#6
Drew Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 12, 2001 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 300	I have noticed things like that. But i really dont think all that should matter. Its the comedy you want. We shouldnt be worried about little mishaps. THey needed to write it that way for the show. I wouldnt get into details. Just watch the show. I want to mention that in the first episode that Blanches last name was Hollingsworth. Maybe the show wanted to change her name after that, thought Devoarox was better.

09-08-2001, 04:26 PM	#8
MrsGarrettRocksMySocks Actors over 60 Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: The cookie jar--Any "Anyone Can Whistle" fans out there? Posts: 4,077	in one episode Blanche said her intials speeled BED Blanche Elizabeth Deveroux(I don't know how to spell it, what r u gonna do, expell me?) and in another the lady that was her nanny said Blanche Marie... So, which was it? ------------------ Blair:I just had another one of my brilliant ideas! ********************** my e-mail is charlotte_rae_fan@yahoo.com e-mail me!! *********************** I think that CHARLOTTE RAE is the BEST ACTRESS that EVER lived!!She is incredible!!SOMEDAY...I WILL meet HER!! *********************** Estelle:You're lucky I'm a lady, or I'd knock your teeth out! ********************* IM me using piggy2111 or The GGirls R Koo ********************* Tootie:WE ARE IN TROUBLLEEEEE!!!! ********************* Estelle:There's more to life than football, Jimmy! Jimmy: Yea, but there's nothing more important! ********************************** you have to admit, you CAN'T ARGUE WITH MRS.GARRETT!!

09-08-2001, 05:27 PM	#9
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	BTW, Dorothy's mother was born in 1906, because Dorothy says her mother turned 50 in 1956, but her enterance thing for this country said 1908, because they accidently were lazy

09-22-2001, 07:54 PM	#10
SYonack Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2000 Location: Dallas,Texas,United States Posts: 95	I think it was in the first episode Dorthy commented they were from Queens NOT Brooklyn Dorty said thet her mother told her to get a ride with clean looking person and a few epsdioes later she watched Dorthy through the window on her first day

09-22-2001, 09:44 PM	#11
pumpkin Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 22, 2001 Location: America the beautiful! Posts: 11	I agree NaNcY FaNaTiC! Its fun to talk about it but no one meant harm.Its such a funny show I watch it faithfully,and Ive always been one to hate repeats but I cant get enough of them ladys.I hope when Im old I have close friends like them ------------------

10-31-2001, 09:01 PM	#12
shocolah Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 01, 2001 Posts: 546	Dorothy's sister Gloria came to visit in one of the early episodes and stayed at the house and met everyone. In one of the early 90's episode, Gloria came back for a visit (much taller and looking nothing like the first Gloria) and Rose says to Dorothy and Gloria, "so, you two are sisters?" as if they were meeting for the first time.

10-31-2001, 10:21 PM	#13
neo123 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: East, TN USA Posts: 169	LOL - I kinda think it all lies in the hands of the writers of the show. If they could stick with one writer, these contrdictions wouldn't happen. I'm with the post that said it all comes down to comedy though... coz it really does. That';s just my op tho.