Is the character of Francis useless to the plot ? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

The Gooch · 05-25-2001, 12:02 PM

The whole thing with him being away at military academy is boring, as are the headmaster and his friends. The storylines seem to always revolve around him trying to escape from there, which was funny the first couple times, but is now getting stale. I think the portion of the show dedicated to him takes away from the other brothers who are the true stars. Anyone feel the same ?

Sean Snow · 06-13-2001, 01:27 PM

I too think it is useless to the plot. What does the military have to do with anything on the show. The only time the military was a vital story line was when they went on the military bombing base. (Which, I thought was very funny)

dawsongirl · 06-13-2001, 11:50 PM

I think Francis is okay when he's at home with the other 3, but it seems that many of the military school scenes are forced because the producers feel like they have to write him into every show.

Rob · 06-15-2001, 01:17 PM

I feel that Francis really serves no purpose on the show. His situations in military school are just distracting little fill-in spots. The best thing to do with the character would be to make him a reoccuring one, instead of a regular.

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EllaLou · 08-20-2001, 01:43 PM

I think having Francis is a great thing! It gives variety to be able to pan out to another set. I heard that the writers are taking Francis out of military school and putting him somewhere else.

Swimfan85 · 08-31-2001, 11:31 PM

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Originally posted by EllaLou:
I think having Francis is a great thing! It gives variety to be able to pan out to another set. I heard that the writers are taking Francis out of military school and putting him somewhere else.

ya me 2 i read it somewhere, maybe in entertainment weekly or something~

Meg07945 · 09-29-2001, 11:35 PM

well he adds comedy to the show....MITM is anything but lacking in comedy, but I think the scenes are pretty funny.

cheers freak · 01-03-2002, 03:29 PM

i think he's an extreamly important character on the show . more so for the character af lois though. it show's how far shell go.

Truth · 01-07-2002, 05:24 AM

I think right now with him being in Alaska is kind of interesting just because i am wondering where they are going to go with that storyline, and i as well think that Francis at the military school and all of that was dumb, thou i do admit that when he tried to eat 100 Quacks(Or somethin like that) That it was f'n funny!

Josh9125 · 01-12-2002, 11:21 PM

I really hate the scenes with Francis at the military place. They bore me entirely. I don't even see a point for them to add his storylines to the show. He doesn't even live with them. They should only have him on there when he is with the other family members.

LucyFan · 01-13-2002, 02:25 AM

To be honest, I enjoy the scenes with Francis at the Military school a lot. I find them to be so funny and entertaining. The scenes with Francis adds a lot of variety to the show. I think they should have a spin-off of Francis and that fat Military lady. . . LOL that would extremely funny!!

Swimfan85 · 01-16-2002, 07:19 PM

and since hes hot, thats always a plus

Hestia · 01-20-2002, 10:04 AM

Hi, I'm new! ::waves:: I recently started watching MitM and I absolutely love it. Especially the scenes with Francis, who has already become my favorite character (him and Lois, who rocks my world).

As for Francis' plotlines... I agree that they don't add anything to the main storyline, but that's exactly the point, IMO. Francis does the B-plots, which (often) have nothing to do with whatever is happening with Malcolm this week, but are funny nonetheless. Someone else mentioned Francis' stories add variety to the show, and I agree completely.

Love Francis. Keep him there.

Cheers, Hestia.

mamamiasweetpeaches · 02-28-2002, 10:16 PM

I'm a 30 year old mother and I think Francis is a doll baby!! He's the kind of boy I used to date in high school. I love his charactor.I think he represents what will become of the other 3 boys if Lois isnt firm with them now and also shows that if you dont fly straight she will eventually send you away!!! Its funny how he can make the other kids do his bidding(for wrstling tix in one ep)and the Quacks/Peeps ep was very funny!!!!!

mamamiasweetpeaches · 02-28-2002, 10:17 PM

p.s: my daughter watches cuz she's in love with Dewey. Well,Francis is "a little something for mom to look at"hahaha.

05-25-2001, 12:02 PM	#1
The Gooch Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Posts: 137	Is the character of Francis useless to the plot ? The whole thing with him being away at military academy is boring, as are the headmaster and his friends. The storylines seem to always revolve around him trying to escape from there, which was funny the first couple times, but is now getting stale. I think the portion of the show dedicated to him takes away from the other brothers who are the true stars. Anyone feel the same ?

01-07-2002, 05:24 AM	#9
Truth •°·Alien Believer·°• Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 15, 2001 Posts: 3,463	I think right now with him being in Alaska is kind of interesting just because i am wondering where they are going to go with that storyline, and i as well think that Francis at the military school and all of that was dumb, thou i do admit that when he tried to eat 100 Quacks(Or somethin like that) That it was f'n funny!
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06-13-2001, 01:27 PM	#2
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	I too think it is useless to the plot. What does the military have to do with anything on the show. The only time the military was a vital story line was when they went on the military bombing base. (Which, I thought was very funny)

06-13-2001, 11:50 PM	#3
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I think Francis is okay when he's at home with the other 3, but it seems that many of the military school scenes are forced because the producers feel like they have to write him into every show.

06-15-2001, 01:17 PM	#4
Rob Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 06, 2001 Location: Levittown, N.Y. United States Posts: 197	I feel that Francis really serves no purpose on the show. His situations in military school are just distracting little fill-in spots. The best thing to do with the character would be to make him a reoccuring one, instead of a regular. ------------------

08-20-2001, 01:43 PM	#5
EllaLou Member Forum Cub Join Date: Aug 20, 2001 Location: Ann Arbor, MI USA Posts: 2	I think having Francis is a great thing! It gives variety to be able to pan out to another set. I heard that the writers are taking Francis out of military school and putting him somewhere else.

09-29-2001, 11:35 PM	#7
Meg07945 Olive!!! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 16, 2001 Location: New Jersey!! The Garden State!! Posts: 1,001	well he adds comedy to the show....MITM is anything but lacking in comedy, but I think the scenes are pretty funny.

01-03-2002, 03:29 PM	#8
cheers freak Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 03, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 375	i think he's an extreamly important character on the show . more so for the character af lois though. it show's how far shell go.

01-12-2002, 11:21 PM	#10
Josh9125 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 19, 2001 Location: Sunset Beach, NC Posts: 2,912	I really hate the scenes with Francis at the military place. They bore me entirely. I don't even see a point for them to add his storylines to the show. He doesn't even live with them. They should only have him on there when he is with the other family members.

01-13-2002, 02:25 AM	#11
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	To be honest, I enjoy the scenes with Francis at the Military school a lot. I find them to be so funny and entertaining. The scenes with Francis adds a lot of variety to the show. I think they should have a spin-off of Francis and that fat Military lady. . . LOL that would extremely funny!!

01-16-2002, 07:19 PM	#12
Swimfan85 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Posts: 7,030	and since hes hot, thats always a plus

01-20-2002, 10:04 AM	#13
Hestia Member First Time Poster Join Date: Jan 20, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1	Hi, I'm new! ::waves:: I recently started watching MitM and I absolutely love it. Especially the scenes with Francis, who has already become my favorite character (him and Lois, who rocks my world). As for Francis' plotlines... I agree that they don't add anything to the main storyline, but that's exactly the point, IMO. Francis does the B-plots, which (often) have nothing to do with whatever is happening with Malcolm this week, but are funny nonetheless. Someone else mentioned Francis' stories add variety to the show, and I agree completely. Love Francis. Keep him there. Cheers, Hestia.

02-28-2002, 10:16 PM	#14
mamamiasweetpeaches Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 30, 2002 Location: Middle Village,NY Posts: 390	I'm a 30 year old mother and I think Francis is a doll baby!! He's the kind of boy I used to date in high school. I love his charactor.I think he represents what will become of the other 3 boys if Lois isnt firm with them now and also shows that if you dont fly straight she will eventually send you away!!! Its funny how he can make the other kids do his bidding(for wrstling tix in one ep)and the Quacks/Peeps ep was very funny!!!!!

02-28-2002, 10:17 PM	#15
mamamiasweetpeaches Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 30, 2002 Location: Middle Village,NY Posts: 390	p.s: my daughter watches cuz she's in love with Dewey. Well,Francis is "a little something for mom to look at"hahaha.