This is what Bill Cosby was Talking about when it came to not focusing on POSITIVE

[TVFactFan]

storylines-lol Why did it seem like everything having to do with HIGHER EDUCATION occured OFF CAMERA?

Michael's School that he was bused to-"Never heard anything else about it"

J.J's passing the 12th grade and Graduating-"Never Heard anything else about it"

Florida going to Night School-"Never heard anything else about it"

The Name of Thelma's College-"Have no idea"


LOL-Damm they could have done some episodes about the Evans achieving Higher education SOMETIMES!!! I see why Bill Cosby didn't let his kids watch Good Times-lol

[Ireneparalegal]

Those are Bill's actual comments?

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Those are Bill's actual comments?

The Comments about the educaton are mine

[hcollinsmith72]

good points

[Brian Damage]

Originally Posted by TVResearcher

The Comments about the educaton are mine

Bill Cosby lives in a bubble. His kids had a nice privledged life. Not all blacks lived in a mansion. Ghettos did and do exist.

[JuicyCoutureGirl]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Bill Cosby lives in a bubble. His kids had a nice privledged life. Not all blacks lived in a mansion. Ghettos did and do exist.

Um... I think he knows that. Mr. Cosby does have a point, I know not all African-Americans that are in the ghetto choose to live in the ghetto but you do have some lazy ass people who let their ghetto mentality and the 'race card' cripple them.

My father grew up in the ghetto but with hard work(which most kids don't know s**t about these days) and going to college, he made it out of the ghetto. He wasn't popping babies, hustling, nor getting in a gang or blaming the white man for HIS problems. Because of my father's hard work, his kids didn't have to grow up in the ghetto, we grew up in Laguna Beach.

Let me say this, i've never experience the 'ghetto' life, but judging by the way a lot of African-American(even white kids, hell EVERY race) youths act these days like education is a white thing, I have to say that Mr. Cosby is right.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by ThinkPink1985

Um... I think he knows that. Mr. Cosby does have a point, I know not all African-Americans that are in the ghetto choose to live in the ghetto but you do have some lazy ass people who let their ghetto mentality and the 'race card' cripple them.

My father grew up in the ghetto but with hard work(which most kids don't know s**t about these days) and going to college, he made it out of the ghetto. He wasn't popping babies, hustling, nor getting in a gang or blaming the white man for HIS problems. Because of my father's hard work, his kids didn't have to grow up in the ghetto, we grew up in Laguna Beach.

Let me say this, i've never experience the 'ghetto' life, but judging by the way a lot of African-American(even white kids, hell EVERY race) youths act these days like education is a white thing, I have to say that Mr. Cosby is right.

Just once I wish Good Times would have dealt with Higher Education and Financial Improvement

[JuicyCoutureGirl]

Originally Posted by TVResearcher

Just once I wish Good Times would have dealt with Higher Education and Financial Improvement

I know, they had before but once again, when someone has a chance to better themselves(i.e Thelma going to an upper class 'white' school or James getting a better job in Alaska) it's shot down due to the race card or Flordia getting over dramatic.

[Ireneparalegal]

Originally Posted by ThinkPink1985

I know, they had before but once again, when someone has a chance to better themselves(i.e Thelma going to an upper class 'white' school or James getting a better job in Alaska) it's shot down due to the race card or Flordia getting over dramatic.

This thread needs to be merged with that other one you made Solomon. I don't want to miss the points on either one.


I agree with you PINK! Thelma not going to that college because of that sorority was SOOOOOO DAMN STUPID. Hey, the real world is NOT PURE AND PERFECT THELMA. There will always be groups, clubs, etc. that are like that sorority...DON'T JOIN IT THELMA!!!! Go to the college AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! TAKE A STANCE AND MAKE A CHANGE. No one said she had to be part of that group. As for her comment, I wouldn't want to go to a college that supports sororities like that...PLEEEEEEEEZE...like the college really encourages the kids to do that. "Hey kids, make a club and get minorities in it..."


DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THAT ALASKA JOB!!!!!DAMN IT FLORIDA!! Most of you know how I feel abt that one!!!!!

[JuicyCoutureGirl]

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

This thread needs to be merged with that other one you made Solomon. I don't want to miss the points on either one.


I agree with you PINK! Thelma not going to that college because of that sorority was SOOOOOO DAMN STUPID. Hey, the real world is NOT PURE AND PERFECT THELMA. There will always be groups, clubs, etc. that are like that sorority...DON'T JOIN IT THELMA!!!! Go to the college AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! TAKE A STANCE AND MAKE A CHANGE. No one said she had to be part of that group. As for her comment, I wouldn't want to go to a college that supports sororities like that...PLEEEEEEEEZE...like the college really encourages the kids to do that. "Hey kids, make a club and get minorities in it..."


DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THAT ALASKA JOB!!!!!DAMN IT FLORIDA!! Most of you know how I feel abt that one!!!!!

That was really stupid! My god, there was a sorority that I hated when I went to college but guess what I did to solve the problem? Just didn't join!! Did The Evans family really think by not sending Thelma to that school would change things at the school?! I really couldn't stand the race card they threw at that girl, for the love of God not every white person that steps in your house has a plan of doing you wrong!

Oh god, that Alaska job and every other job that was offered to James that would keep them out of the ghetto Florida objected to. Jesus woman, God wants you to do well in life. God's plan wasn't to hold your ass back.

[Ireneparalegal]

Originally Posted by ThinkPink1985

That was really stupid! My god, there was a sorority that I hated when I went to college but guess what I did to solve the problem? Just didn't join!! Did The Evans family really think by not sending Thelma to that school would change things at the school?! I really couldn't stand the race card they threw at that girl, for the love of God not every white person that steps in your house has a plan of doing you wrong!

Oh god, that Alaska job and every other job that was offered to James that would keep them out of the ghetto Florida objected to. Jesus woman, God wants you to do well in life. God's plan wasn't to hold your ass back.

WHOO HOO!!!!! You sound just like me. You have the same thoughts as I regarding that college thingy and the Alaska job!!!! Whoo hoo...DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!

I swear Thelma pissed me off in that episode. And she said it LIKE SHE WAS EXPECTING THE AUDIENCE TO ROAR AND CLAP AND CHEER. But they LAUGHED AT HER COMMENTS!!!! Even James was egging her to go to the college, that she didn't need to join the sorority.

And it's so true abt the Alaska job. I keep getting flak from some here on the board abt that job, but c'mon!!!! $500 bucks a week!!! He could've had the family stay for a short time til the money built up, then they could have searched for a better apartment or small house to rent! Hell, they could've even moved to a different location like Washington...the kids seem excited when they thought dad was going to Peoria (Illinois) or Seattle (Washington)...so what the hell!!!

YOU CRACK ME UP...YOUR COMMENTS ARE SO DAMN FUNNY BUT TRUE!

[JuicyCoutureGirl]

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

WHOO HOO!!!!! You sound just like me. You have the same thoughts as I regarding that college thingy and the Alaska job!!!! Whoo hoo...DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!

I swear Thelma pissed me off in that episode. And she said it LIKE SHE WAS EXPECTING THE AUDIENCE TO ROAR AND CLAP AND CHEER. But they LAUGHED AT HER COMMENTS!!!! Even James was egging her to go to the college, that she didn't need to join the sorority.

And it's so true abt the Alaska job. I keep getting flak from some here on the board abt that job, but c'mon!!!! $500 bucks a week!!! He could've had the family stay for a short time til the money built up, then they could have searched for a better apartment or small house to rent! Hell, they could've even moved to a different location like Washington...the kids seem excited when they thought dad was going to Peoria (Illinois) or Seattle (Washington)...so what the hell!!!

YOU CRACK ME UP...YOUR COMMENTS ARE SO DAMN FUNNY BUT TRUE!

Flordia was ALWAYS being dramatic about something, she rivaled New York from Flavor of Love in that department.

I've watching some episodes of Good Times involving white people made me feel uncomfortable watching it around my mother who came over from another country and I always wondered if she thought that Black Americans thought like The Evans when it came to white people. They sure love throwing the race card.

[Ireneparalegal]

Originally Posted by ThinkPink1985

Flordia was ALWAYS being dramatic about something, she rivaled New York from Flavor of Love in that department.

I've watching some episodes of Good Times involving white people made me feel uncomfortable watching it around my mother who came over from another country and I always wondered if she thought that Black Americans thought like The Evans when it came to white people. They sure love throwing the race card.

OMFG!!!!!!! "rivaled NY from Flavor of Love..."

You really have me LMAO!!! today!!!!!! EXCELLENT POST!

[JuicyCoutureGirl]

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

OMFG!!!!!!! "rivaled NY from Flavor of Love..."

You really have me LMAO!!! today!!!!!! EXCELLENT POST!

I was actually watching Flavor of Love today and the first time NY was cutting up, the first thing I was thought was "Jamessssss!!!!! Why lord Why?!!!"

[Brian Damage]

Originally Posted by ThinkPink1985

Um... I think he knows that. Mr. Cosby does have a point, I know not all African-Americans that are in the ghetto choose to live in the ghetto but you do have some lazy ass people who let their ghetto mentality and the 'race card' cripple them.

My father grew up in the ghetto but with hard work(which most kids don't know s**t about these days) and going to college, he made it out of the ghetto. He wasn't popping babies, hustling, nor getting in a gang or blaming the white man for HIS problems. Because of my father's hard work, his kids didn't have to grow up in the ghetto, we grew up in Laguna Beach.

Let me say this, i've never experience the 'ghetto' life, but judging by the way a lot of African-American(even white kids, hell EVERY race) youths act these days like education is a white thing, I have to say that Mr. Cosby is right.

um...Good Times dealt with James working hard and having high moral values. In the end, they all worked their way out of the ghetto.