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unsolved88 · 06-27-2006, 10:30 PM

...in the episode where she's writing the play and Mrs. Flicker wants to change the last line. The line says "This is one black woman who going to reach her dreams." Mrs. Flicker suggests that Thelma take out the word black, saying "What's wrong with that?" To which Thelma replies "Everything. Because the play's not about being black, it's about being a woman. And the woman just happens to be black." If that's the case, what was the big deal with Mrs. Flicker taking out the word black? And why did Thelma go out of her way while writing the play to bring up the character's skin color if the play is supposed to be directed at women in general? Anyone else catch this?

Ireneparalegal · 06-27-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by unsolved88

...in the episode where she's writing the play and Mrs. Flicker wants to change the last line. The line says "This is one black woman who going to reach her dreams." Mrs. Flicker suggests that Thelma take out the word black, saying "What's wrong with that?" To which Thelma replies "Everything. Because the play's not about being black, it's about being a woman. And the woman just happens to be black." If that's the case, what was the big deal with Mrs. Flicker taking out the word black? And why did Thelma go out of her way while writing the play to bring up the character's skin color if the play is supposed to be directed at women in general? Anyone else catch this?

good catch.

good question.

Brieannas21 · 06-28-2006, 12:08 AM

I personally think a lot of black women will say "this black woman will..." when talking about themselves, it's just an expression. I've been known to say "Don't let my blackness come out" especially when someone pisses me off

But I get what you're saying

TVFactFan · 06-28-2006, 12:41 AM

I have to agree, very good catch

ThomasE · 06-28-2006, 07:42 AM

I agree as well. I thought about that and said, "that is no big deal".

06-27-2006, 10:30 PM	#1
unsolved88 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 16, 2006 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 514	Thelma contradicts herself... ...in the episode where she's writing the play and Mrs. Flicker wants to change the last line. The line says "This is one black woman who going to reach her dreams." Mrs. Flicker suggests that Thelma take out the word black, saying "What's wrong with that?" To which Thelma replies "Everything. Because the play's not about being black, it's about being a woman. And the woman just happens to be black." If that's the case, what was the big deal with Mrs. Flicker taking out the word black? And why did Thelma go out of her way while writing the play to bring up the character's skin color if the play is supposed to be directed at women in general? Anyone else catch this?

06-28-2006, 12:08 AM	#3
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I personally think a lot of black women will say "this black woman will..." when talking about themselves, it's just an expression. I've been known to say "Don't let my blackness come out" especially when someone pisses me off But I get what you're saying

06-28-2006, 12:41 AM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,086	I have to agree, very good catch

06-28-2006, 07:42 AM	#5
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I agree as well. I thought about that and said, "that is no big deal".