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I Love Lamp · 01-20-2007, 08:10 PM

Out of all the TV shows, exactly why is it that FOL grips us? Is it just because there's great characters with a lot of personality? I think it's because this shows main objective wasn't to necessarily make us laugh, but to really instill life lessons and keep us open to what life really offers. Any others?

Br26 · 01-20-2007, 09:46 PM

I like it becaue i like these kinds of sitcoms..the ones with "very special" episodes, and silly 80's fashions. thats what drew me to it.

Nighthawk76 · 01-20-2007, 11:32 PM

Great characters
Great stories
A great combination of comedy and drama

IheartBlair · 01-21-2007, 01:22 AM

it drew me in from the issues that they brought up and the closeness of the girls. I really became interested in the show when Jo was introduced in season two. The whole Blair-Jo dynamic was wonderful. That definitely kept me watching. Thanks to the dvd's it's just a dream come true to have FOL anytime.

sofie_ms2005 · 01-21-2007, 01:43 AM

I think the title & the lyrics of the song says it all. Based through my experience of watching the show when I was a teen, I love the fact that the show focused on four different characters whom I could easily relate to and saw as "young" role models.This show has great message & each episode was & still is a lesson to me. FOL will always remain close to my heart & I feel very nostalgic whenever I think about it.

JoPol_wannabe · 01-21-2007, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Blair's Number #1 Fan

Great characters
Great stories
A great combination of comedy and drama

A.D.A. Casey Novak · 01-21-2007, 10:43 AM

I grew up with them. I'm the same age. They dealt with all the issues facing teenage girls. I always learned a "lesson" in each episode. I liked all four of the girls very much. I looked at Jo as a role model because my life was very similar to hers. Great chemistry between the actors. They fit together really well. And it was always good for a laugh and sometimes a cry too.

JO jr · 01-22-2007, 07:14 PM

SO LITTLE TIME, SO MUCH TO SAY. WILL GET BACK AND ELABORATE IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS.

JBK111 · 02-20-2007, 09:20 AM

The chemistry (both comedic and dramatic) between Jo and Blair, and all the zingers between them.

JuicyCoutureGirl · 02-20-2007, 09:39 AM

Good question..

Maybe because I can relate to all of the girls in some way and the story lines were awesome. Natalie ALWAYS made me laugh, plus, the show just kicks ass!! There aren't enough words to describe why I love this show!

01-21-2007, 01:22 AM	#4
IheartBlair Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 14, 2005 Location: Hartford,CT Posts: 71	it drew me in from the issues that they brought up and the closeness of the girls. I really became interested in the show when Jo was introduced in season two. The whole Blair-Jo dynamic was wonderful. That definitely kept me watching. Thanks to the dvd's it's just a dream come true to have FOL anytime.
	__________________ "There's too much damn truth in this world, tell me lies, tell me anything" ~Jinny Exstead Blair:Look, I know a phony when I see one. Jo: You should, you spend enough time looking in the mirror. Jo: Blow it out ya Gucci bag. Natalie: Where'd you get the beer? Jo: I got the beer. ^ Tootie: We have to do something to help Mrs. Garrett! Jo: slaps Tootie on the hand, sorta hard Jo: why? ( in a sleep voice) hahahaha

02-20-2007, 09:39 AM	#10
JuicyCoutureGirl L Hath No Fury Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 09, 2006 Location: Drinking Margaritas With The L Word Ladies at The Planet Posts: 782	Good question.. Maybe because I can relate to all of the girls in some way and the story lines were awesome. Natalie ALWAYS made me laugh, plus, the show just kicks ass!! There aren't enough words to describe why I love this show!
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01-20-2007, 08:10 PM	#1
I Love Lamp Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 10, 2007 Location: US Posts: 264	Why we love FOL Out of all the TV shows, exactly why is it that FOL grips us? Is it just because there's great characters with a lot of personality? I think it's because this shows main objective wasn't to necessarily make us laugh, but to really instill life lessons and keep us open to what life really offers. Any others?

01-20-2007, 09:46 PM	#2
Br26 Insert witty title Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 19, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 148	I like it becaue i like these kinds of sitcoms..the ones with "very special" episodes, and silly 80's fashions. thats what drew me to it.

01-20-2007, 11:32 PM	#3
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Great characters Great stories A great combination of comedy and drama

01-21-2007, 01:43 AM	#5
sofie_ms2005 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2005 Posts: 48	I think the title & the lyrics of the song says it all. Based through my experience of watching the show when I was a teen, I love the fact that the show focused on four different characters whom I could easily relate to and saw as "young" role models.This show has great message & each episode was & still is a lesson to me. FOL will always remain close to my heart & I feel very nostalgic whenever I think about it.

01-21-2007, 10:43 AM	#7
A.D.A. Casey Novak Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 180	I grew up with them. I'm the same age. They dealt with all the issues facing teenage girls. I always learned a "lesson" in each episode. I liked all four of the girls very much. I looked at Jo as a role model because my life was very similar to hers. Great chemistry between the actors. They fit together really well. And it was always good for a laugh and sometimes a cry too.

01-22-2007, 07:14 PM	#8
JO jr Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2005 Posts: 1,249	SO LITTLE TIME, SO MUCH TO SAY. WILL GET BACK AND ELABORATE IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS.

02-20-2007, 09:20 AM	#9
JBK111 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 24, 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 19	The chemistry (both comedic and dramatic) between Jo and Blair, and all the zingers between them.