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TVFactFan · 03-03-2006, 09:52 PM

When Clarissa's Father said-"I busted my butt a lot of years,"-he defintely had the crowd on his side. But James got the crowd back after this

Clarissa's Father: You make it sound like success is a dirty word, BROTHER!

James: No success is not the dirty word, it's forgetting when you came from BROTHER!!!!!

When I saw this episode for the first time at 13, I thought Clarissa's Father wanted to Fight James when he said-"That's cut it's, Mr. Evans it's time me and you get down"

LOL

JeffRuss1972 · 03-03-2006, 10:56 PM

LOL-LOL That's what I thought too. Sounded like he'd had enough and was gonna TRY to woop James-LOL Then James would've thrown him down the stairs.

Ireneparalegal · 03-03-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffRuss1972

LOL-LOL That's what I thought too. Sounded like he'd had enough and was gonna TRY to woop James-LOL Then James would've thrown him down the stairs.

yeah, it sure seemed like it. James would've gotten the best of him.

I think the reason the audience kinda jumped on Clarissa's dad side is because they know if they make it financially, they would be outta the ghetto sooooo quick themselves. Who wouldn't? There is nothing wrong with the man having made it. The audience liked that. They just didn't like the forgetting part.

TVFactFan · 03-03-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

yeah, it sure seemed like it. James would've gotten the best of him.

I think the reason the audience kinda jumped on Clarissa's dad side is because they know if they make it financially, they would be outta the ghetto sooooo quick themselves. Who wouldn't? There is nothing wrong with the man having made it. The audience liked that. They just didn't like the forgetting part.

To be honest, I'm like Clarissa's Father too,"I don't want to know to the stink of the Ghetto no more"-LOL

I been out of the Ghetto for 7 years and I want to continue to bust my butt so I won;t have to go back-lol

Ireneparalegal · 03-03-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

To be honest, I'm like Clarissa's Father too,"I don't want to know to the stink of the Ghetto no more"-LOL

I been out of the Ghetto for 7 years and I want to continue to bust my butt so I won;t have to go back-lol

I agree with you too. However, I wouldn't act like I was better than those who are still in the "ghetto" "projects" etc. Notice how the lady was afraid to touch the door frame on the way into the Evans apt? Their mistake was acting like no one was good for their daughter, if the guy happened to live in the ghetto. Other than that, I have no problem with his success.

TVFactFan · 03-03-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I agree with you too. However, I wouldn't act like I was better than those who are still in the "ghetto" "projects" etc. Notice how the lady was afraid to touch the door frame on the way into the Evans apt? Their mistake was acting like no one was good for their daughter, if the guy happened to live in the ghetto. Other than that, I have no problem with his success.

No I don't act like I'm better than anyone. That's not me at all.

Brian Damage · 03-04-2006, 12:17 PM

In a way. I agree with Clarissa's parents. No, they shouldn't have acted so snobby and stuck up towards the Evans, but I see nothing wrong with a Dad wanting the best for his daughter.

Ireneparalegal · 03-04-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

In a way. I agree with Clarissa's parents. No, they shouldn't have acted so snobby and stuck up towards the Evans, but I see nothing wrong with a Dad wanting the best for his daughter.

"and what makes you think our son isn't the best!!!?? LOL...I had to put that in.

Brian Damage · 03-04-2006, 03:26 PM

He should have told Florida, "Look, your son may be a great guy, but I want assurances that my daughter won't be back in the ghetto taking care of a husband and six kids." lol

TVFactFan · 03-04-2006, 04:03 PM

I want to know why James and Florida stopped J.J from making a $100 off his painting-lol Which was a lot more money in 1975

Ireneparalegal · 03-04-2006, 09:21 PM

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I want to know why James and Florida stopped J.J from making a $100 off his painting-lol Which was a lot more money in 1975

"because it's not for sale and neither is our son!!!!! Damn, they were too goody good for my blood. When they should have taken opportunities, they didn't. That would have been a great opportunity for JJ to get more exposure, especially in the environment that Clarissa came from. They would allow a pimp (Sweet Daddy) to sponsor their son...but not a hard-working businessman who did an honest day's work and got his ass outta the ghetto?????? The Evans' needed to check their priorities. PRIDE CAN BE FATAL SOMETIMES.

TVFactFan · 03-04-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

"because it's not for sale and neither is our son!!!!! Damn, they were too goody good for my blood. When they should have taken opportunities, they didn't. That would have been a great opportunity for JJ to get more exposure, especially in the environment that Clarissa came from. They would allow a pimp (Sweet Daddy) to sponsor their son...but not a hard-working businessman who did an honest day's work and got his ass outta the ghetto?????? The Evans' needed to check their priorities. PRIDE CAN BE FATAL SOMETIMES.

And the painting remained in the closet until Keith married Thelma-lol

JeffRuss1972 · 03-05-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

"because it's not for sale and neither is our son!!!!! Damn, they were too goody good for my blood. When they should have taken opportunities, they didn't. That would have been a great opportunity for JJ to get more exposure, especially in the environment that Clarissa came from. They would allow a pimp (Sweet Daddy) to sponsor their son...but not a hard-working businessman who did an honest day's work and got his ass outta the ghetto?????? The Evans' needed to check their priorities. PRIDE CAN BE FATAL SOMETIMES.

That was their SOAPBOX for the week-lol

Ireneparalegal · 03-05-2006, 10:44 PM

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That was their SOAPBOX for the week-lol

Their soapbox for the entire series!!!!

03-03-2006, 09:52 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,064	Sounded like the audience was on Clarissa's Father side for a second-lol When Clarissa's Father said-"I busted my butt a lot of years,"-he defintely had the crowd on his side. But James got the crowd back after this Clarissa's Father: You make it sound like success is a dirty word, BROTHER! James: No success is not the dirty word, it's forgetting when you came from BROTHER!!!!! When I saw this episode for the first time at 13, I thought Clarissa's Father wanted to Fight James when he said-"That's cut it's, Mr. Evans it's time me and you get down" LOL

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JeffRuss1972 70s Sitcoms Rule!!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 11, 2005 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 1,257	LOL-LOL That's what I thought too. Sounded like he'd had enough and was gonna TRY to woop James-LOL Then James would've thrown him down the stairs.
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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	In a way. I agree with Clarissa's parents. No, they shouldn't have acted so snobby and stuck up towards the Evans, but I see nothing wrong with a Dad wanting the best for his daughter.
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03-04-2006, 03:26 PM	#9
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	He should have told Florida, "Look, your son may be a great guy, but I want assurances that my daughter won't be back in the ghetto taking care of a husband and six kids." lol

03-04-2006, 04:03 PM	#10
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,064	I want to know why James and Florida stopped J.J from making a $100 off his painting-lol Which was a lot more money in 1975