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LoveMrsG · 09-01-2008, 02:42 PM

Hey guys.

I just want to say that I think Miko's dad (in "The Americanization of Miko") was a TOTAL JERK!!! Remember when he first walked into Eastland and Miko ran up to hug him and he actually acted as though his daughter hugging him was a bad thing! JERK!!!!! If I were lucky enough to have a child, well one, I'd never send her thousands of miles away to a boarding school; *I* would raise her; but two, if she ran up to me to hug me, I'd hug her back so hard I'd turn her blue! LOL But really, what a jerk he was! (In my oh-so-NOT-humble opinion!!!) Most teenagers act ashamed of their parents...how many parents wouldn't be thrilled to have a teenager who ran up to them to hug them and not be embarrassed by their parents???

ZeldaGilroy · 09-01-2008, 02:53 PM

Although I agree with you that children need love and affection, I think Miko's father's inability to appreciate a hug from his daughter is more of a cultural thing than anything else. He was not used to such "touchy-feely" ways of showing affection. That was part of the reason he felt like his daughter was becoming "too American."

As a parent, I love getting hugs from my kids and I am grateful none of them act too ashamed or embarrassed by me (yet!) But I really don't think Miko's father was a jerk. He was just trying to maintain his own cultural expectations and beliefs and instill those same values in his daughter; and he did come around in the end (I think...it's been a long time since I've seen the episode. It's not a fave of mine.)

Anyway...that's my opinion on it. I'm sure others think differently!

painmakeyourway · 09-03-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FactsFan

Although I agree with you that children need love and affection, I think Miko's father's inability to appreciate a hug from his daughter is more of a cultural thing than anything else. He was not used to such "touchy-feely" ways of showing affection. That was part of the reason he felt like his daughter was becoming "too American" ...

He was just trying to maintain his own cultural expectations and beliefs and instill those same values in his daughter

This is pretty right-on. I studied the Japanese language and culture for years, and I don't see this as Miko's dad being a jerk. It really was (and kind of still is) a cultural thing with the Japanese and some other Asian nations. Physical embracing in public (among many other things!) is frowned upon. The Japanese, especially, value "saving face" or maintaining proper decorum in public, and having a child as old as Miko hugging their father was a faux pas.

I think he started coming around in the end of the ep, though...can't quite remember.

Smartboy · 09-03-2008, 09:29 PM

One thing I remember of Miko's dad was that he had a sense of humor. At one point during the episode he said that he has a lot of respect for the American people. He then went on to mention three things that he liked about Americans. I would have to see the episode again to remember the first two. However, like usual, the last one was clearly for comic relief. This was that they play the world's "second" best baseball! How cute!

LoveMrsG · 09-05-2008, 10:03 PM

I still think he was a jerk!

But then again I'm a little stubborn...I am never wrong about anything I ever say.

All my close Internet friends know me well enough to know that THAT statement is the biggest joke ever!

ZeldaGilroy · 09-05-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveMrsG

I still think he was a jerk!

But then again I'm a little stubborn...I am never wrong about anything I ever say.

You're right, of course. Why did I dare to disagree with you???

Nighthawk76 · 09-05-2008, 10:33 PM

Miko's father really wasn't a jerk. As quite a few other people have posted, his behavior is very much a product of his cultural upbringing.

LoveMrsG · 09-06-2008, 12:29 AM

Sorry...still think he was a jerk. (Told y'all I was stubborn.

)

Nat's #1 Fan · 09-08-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy for Blair

Miko's father really wasn't a jerk. As quite a few other people have posted, his behavior is very much a product of his cultural upbringing.

I understand that but I still think he's a jerk.

SBTB Geek · 09-14-2008, 06:37 PM

^For being brought up differently?

Anyhow, great episode!

Jude The Obscure · 09-14-2008, 06:54 PM

Anyhoo--do you think Miko was intended by the producers to be a recurring character? She would be featured in Tootie's OVER DRAMATIC Jermaine Jackson's obsession episode but then after that, she disappeared.

ZeldaGilroy · 09-14-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

Anyhoo--do you think Miko was intended by the producers to be a recurring character? She would be featured in Tootie's OVER DRAMATIC Jermaine Jackson's obsession episode but then after that, she disappeared.

I think she probably was supposed to be a recurring character, but she didn't quite "mesh" with the rest of the characters on the show. It hardly ever works to bring in a new character (kind of like what they tried to do with Princess Alex or that annoying Kelly from season 5.) I liked Miko okay, but she wasn't one of the gang!

Jude The Obscure · 09-14-2008, 07:38 PM

Princess Alex.......what a waste.......brought during what like the last 2-3 episodes of season 4? what was the point??

PlayOn · 09-16-2008, 01:00 AM

i didn't know Miko was a "regular." the only episode i saw her in was when Tootie snunk out to go to New York, where the girls and Mrs. G were. i just thought she was a friend of Tootie's who didn't go to Eastland. lol.

painmakeyourway · 09-16-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

Princess Alex.......what a waste.......brought during what like the last 2-3 episodes of season 4? what was the point??

the only thing Princess Alex was good for was giving our Jo a break from Roy, the delivery boy from hell

09-01-2008, 02:42 PM	#1
LoveMrsG Future Emmy-Winning Writer Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 27, 2008 Location: In Mrs. G.'s mind: "Hmm, maybe I didn't know as much as I thought!" Posts: 783	Miko's Dad Hey guys. I just want to say that I think Miko's dad (in "The Americanization of Miko") was a TOTAL JERK!!! Remember when he first walked into Eastland and Miko ran up to hug him and he actually acted as though his daughter hugging him was a bad thing! JERK!!!!! If I were lucky enough to have a child, well one, I'd never send her thousands of miles away to a boarding school; I would raise her; but two, if she ran up to me to hug me, I'd hug her back so hard I'd turn her blue! LOL But really, what a jerk he was! (In my oh-so-NOT-humble opinion!!!) Most teenagers act ashamed of their parents...how many parents wouldn't be thrilled to have a teenager who ran up to them to hug them and not be embarrassed by their parents???
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09-16-2008, 01:00 AM	#14
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	i didn't know Miko was a "regular." the only episode i saw her in was when Tootie snunk out to go to New York, where the girls and Mrs. G were. i just thought she was a friend of Tootie's who didn't go to Eastland. lol.
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09-01-2008, 02:53 PM	#2
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	Although I agree with you that children need love and affection, I think Miko's father's inability to appreciate a hug from his daughter is more of a cultural thing than anything else. He was not used to such "touchy-feely" ways of showing affection. That was part of the reason he felt like his daughter was becoming "too American." As a parent, I love getting hugs from my kids and I am grateful none of them act too ashamed or embarrassed by me (yet!) But I really don't think Miko's father was a jerk. He was just trying to maintain his own cultural expectations and beliefs and instill those same values in his daughter; and he did come around in the end (I think...it's been a long time since I've seen the episode. It's not a fave of mine.) Anyway...that's my opinion on it. I'm sure others think differently!

09-03-2008, 09:29 PM	#4
Smartboy Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 06, 2007 Location: South Orange, NJ Posts: 4,231	One thing I remember of Miko's dad was that he had a sense of humor. At one point during the episode he said that he has a lot of respect for the American people. He then went on to mention three things that he liked about Americans. I would have to see the episode again to remember the first two. However, like usual, the last one was clearly for comic relief. This was that they play the world's "second" best baseball! How cute!

09-05-2008, 10:03 PM	#5
LoveMrsG Future Emmy-Winning Writer Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 27, 2008 Location: In Mrs. G.'s mind: "Hmm, maybe I didn't know as much as I thought!" Posts: 783	I still think he was a jerk! But then again I'm a little stubborn...I am never wrong about anything I ever say. All my close Internet friends know me well enough to know that THAT statement is the biggest joke ever!

09-05-2008, 10:33 PM	#7
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Miko's father really wasn't a jerk. As quite a few other people have posted, his behavior is very much a product of his cultural upbringing.

09-06-2008, 12:29 AM	#8
LoveMrsG Future Emmy-Winning Writer Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 27, 2008 Location: In Mrs. G.'s mind: "Hmm, maybe I didn't know as much as I thought!" Posts: 783	Sorry...still think he was a jerk. (Told y'all I was stubborn. )

09-14-2008, 06:37 PM	#10
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	^For being brought up differently? Anyhow, great episode!

09-14-2008, 06:54 PM	#11
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Anyhoo--do you think Miko was intended by the producers to be a recurring character? She would be featured in Tootie's OVER DRAMATIC Jermaine Jackson's obsession episode but then after that, she disappeared.

09-14-2008, 07:38 PM	#13
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Princess Alex.......what a waste.......brought during what like the last 2-3 episodes of season 4? what was the point??