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Ireneparalegal · 08-04-2005, 11:40 PM

Okay so be it James has been working his ass off to pay the bills, still he came out so rude to the blind salesman. It could have been written for him to not be so mean to the blind man. What was the purpose?

Brian Damage · 08-04-2005, 11:43 PM

What episode was this?

Ireneparalegal · 08-04-2005, 11:45 PM

Brian, r u jiving me??? LOL It's the episode abt the blind salesman who sells the Evans' family a set of encyclopedias that they can't afford. James walks thru the door and already starts ranting and raving as soon as he is told the man is a salesman.

Brian Damage · 08-04-2005, 11:46 PM

My memory is shot! I guess it goes with the territory of getting old.

Ireneparalegal · 08-04-2005, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

My memory is shot! I guess it goes with the territory of getting old.

OLD???? It only gets better with age honey!!!!

TVFactFan · 08-05-2005, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Okay so be it James has been working his ass off to pay the bills, still he came out so rude to the blind salesman. It could have been written for him to not be so mean to the blind man. What was the purpose?

James didn't know he was blind when he was being RUDE. Plus James probably looked at it like why qa salesman was in his house without him being there. I would have reacted the same

nerrad · 08-05-2005, 12:47 PM

Speaking of the blind salesman, how in the hell could he hear JJ breathing when he was lying on the floor?

TVFactFan · 08-05-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nerrad

Speaking of the blind salesman, how in the hell could he hear JJ breathing when he was lying on the floor?

It was all apart of his scam-lol

Ireneparalegal · 08-05-2005, 08:25 PM

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Speaking of the blind salesman, how in the hell could he hear JJ breathing when he was lying on the floor?

but it's true, how could he hear him breathing? was JJ's nose whistling? LOL

Brieannas21 · 08-06-2005, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

but it's true, how could he hear him breathing? was JJ's nose whistling? LOL

magellan333 · 08-08-2005, 08:37 PM

J.J didn't want to get on the floor, maybe he was excited by James' instruction and a result was breathing heavy.

Vince 887 · 08-14-2005, 03:04 AM

James was angry at how the system was treating him.

Ireneparalegal · 08-14-2005, 06:27 PM

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James was angry at how the system was treating him.

But that's my whole point, ok, so James is "mad at the system". What is yelling at a salesman have to prove? And a blind one at that. I know he didn't know the man was blind, but why did James' demeanor change as soon as he knew the man was blind? What's the difference? He is still a salesman. It doesn't change the system. Not arguing, just wondering what the purpose of that little scene was for the character to become angry at the salesman.

Vince 887 · 08-14-2005, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

But that's my whole point, ok, so James is "mad at the system". What is yelling at a salesman have to prove? And a blind one at that. I know he didn't know the man was blind, but why did James' demeanor change as soon as he knew the man was blind? What's the difference? He is still a salesman. It doesn't change the system. Not arguing, just wondering what the purpose of that little scene was for the character to become angry at the salesman.

No it's not going to change the system but it is consistent with James' charecter LOL... I guess u have to assume James is going to be more cranky working 2 jobs most of the time too...But it was written for some laughs and that would pretty much be Archie Bunker's reaction and George Jeffersons .

Ireneparalegal · 08-14-2005, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince 887

No it's not going to change the system but it is consistent with James' charecter LOL... I guess u have to assume James is going to be more cranky working 2 jobs most of the time too...But it was written for some laughs and that would pretty much be Archie Bunker's reaction and George Jeffersons .

Okay, well put, I gotcha now. Thanx.

08-04-2005, 11:40 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	WHAT WAS THE PURPOSE OF JAMES BEING RUDE? Okay so be it James has been working his ass off to pay the bills, still he came out so rude to the blind salesman. It could have been written for him to not be so mean to the blind man. What was the purpose?

08-04-2005, 11:43 PM	#2
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	What episode was this?

08-04-2005, 11:45 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Brian, r u jiving me??? LOL It's the episode abt the blind salesman who sells the Evans' family a set of encyclopedias that they can't afford. James walks thru the door and already starts ranting and raving as soon as he is told the man is a salesman.

08-04-2005, 11:46 PM	#4
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	My memory is shot! I guess it goes with the territory of getting old.

08-05-2005, 12:47 PM	#7
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Speaking of the blind salesman, how in the hell could he hear JJ breathing when he was lying on the floor?

08-08-2005, 08:37 PM	#11
magellan333 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 26, 2003 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 822	J.J didn't want to get on the floor, maybe he was excited by James' instruction and a result was breathing heavy.

08-14-2005, 03:04 AM	#12
Vince 887 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2005 Posts: 110	James was angry at how the system was treating him.