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Ireneparalegal · 08-17-2005, 07:07 PM

I found it odd that Florida and James were inquiring alot abt Larry. You would think if Thelma had been dating him for awhile (she had to have if they engaged) she and Larry would have already met her parents and talked abt himself. I met my daughter's boyfriend and by the second time he was here, I already knew what job he had, his family life and his goals. I am assuming or guessing that Thelma and Larry had been going together at least 3-4 months. Notice James and Florida never said, "You hardly know him" or "You haven't been dating that long". JMO

Brian Damage · 08-17-2005, 07:21 PM

It just confused me the way Florida and James were acting. For crying out loud, she was only 17!!!! I would be damned if my daughter was engaged at 17.

Last night was the first time I saw that episode in years. After it ended, it didn't say "To be continued," what happened with that? Did they follow up with it?

Ireneparalegal · 08-17-2005, 07:31 PM

Yep. He gets a job offer in California and that's when the engagement is broken off.

Brian Damage · 08-17-2005, 07:38 PM

Thanks

nlearfan · 08-17-2005, 08:15 PM

That was almost as ridiculous as when Thelma is engaged to the 42-yr old bald man and realizes she doesn't love him. They stretched it a little. Well, actually a lot.

craftman · 08-17-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I found it odd that Florida and James were inquiring alot abt Larry. You would think if Thelma had been dating him for awhile (she had to have if they engaged) she and Larry would have already met her parents and talked abt himself. I met my daughter's boyfriend and by the second time he was here, I already knew what job he had, his family life and his goals. I am assuming or guessing that Thelma and Larry had been going together at least 3-4 months. Notice James and Florida never said, "You hardly know him" or "You haven't been dating that long". JMO

Yeah, that's kinda true, even JJ knew Larry pumped gas and James didn't.

Ireneparalegal · 08-17-2005, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by craftman

Yeah, that's kinda true, even JJ knew Larry pumped gas and James didn't.

Exactly. You got it. Sitcoms. LOL

Brian Damage · 08-17-2005, 11:01 PM

As protective as James and Florida were, they should've known that stuff.

Also, why did Florida accept Larry and a bit later when Thelma was older, she didn't accept Ibe?

Ireneparalegal · 08-17-2005, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

As protective as James and Florida were, they should've known that stuff.

Also, why did Florida accept Larry and a bit later when Thelma was older, she didn't accept Ibe?

Because Florida was worried abt the possibility of Thelma being in a marriage with a man who would take more than one wife.

Brian Damage · 08-17-2005, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Because Florida was worried abt the possibility of Thelma being in a marriage with a man who would take more than one wife.

True, but she against it before she knew that fact if I'm not mistaken.

Ireneparalegal · 08-17-2005, 11:22 PM

i can't quite decipher your response. Was Florida for or against Ibe? Actually, if I remember, Thelma wanted to move in with Ibe, not get married.

Brian Damage · 08-18-2005, 12:09 AM

I guess you are right. I think I am getting confuse.

08-17-2005, 07:07 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Thelma & Larry's Engagement I found it odd that Florida and James were inquiring alot abt Larry. You would think if Thelma had been dating him for awhile (she had to have if they engaged) she and Larry would have already met her parents and talked abt himself. I met my daughter's boyfriend and by the second time he was here, I already knew what job he had, his family life and his goals. I am assuming or guessing that Thelma and Larry had been going together at least 3-4 months. Notice James and Florida never said, "You hardly know him" or "You haven't been dating that long". JMO

08-17-2005, 07:21 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	It just confused me the way Florida and James were acting. For crying out loud, she was only 17!!!! I would be damned if my daughter was engaged at 17. Last night was the first time I saw that episode in years. After it ended, it didn't say "To be continued," what happened with that? Did they follow up with it?

08-17-2005, 07:31 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Yep. He gets a job offer in California and that's when the engagement is broken off.

08-17-2005, 07:38 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	Thanks

08-17-2005, 08:15 PM	#5
nlearfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 01, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 230	That was almost as ridiculous as when Thelma is engaged to the 42-yr old bald man and realizes she doesn't love him. They stretched it a little. Well, actually a lot.

08-17-2005, 11:01 PM	#8
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	As protective as James and Florida were, they should've known that stuff. Also, why did Florida accept Larry and a bit later when Thelma was older, she didn't accept Ibe?

08-17-2005, 11:22 PM	#11
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	i can't quite decipher your response. Was Florida for or against Ibe? Actually, if I remember, Thelma wanted to move in with Ibe, not get married.

08-18-2005, 12:09 AM	#12
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	I guess you are right. I think I am getting confuse.