The Vinnie Barbarino Song: Does It Still Get A Laugh Or Is It A Corny Mess??? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-12-2011, 08:40 AM

Ba-ba-ba, ba-barbarino.
Ba-ba-ba, ba-barbarino.
Ba-ba-ba, ba-barbarino.

Just out of curiosity, does the Barbarino song still make the ladies swoon and the guys laugh or looking back, it made the show a kooky cartoon mess? Opinions???

biffbronson · 04-12-2011, 10:21 AM

It still makes me laugh. Not so much actually how it's done, but just that it's a parody of "Barbara Ann" by The Beach Boys. (I went to college with a Barbara Ann, and you can bet I tortured her with that at times...!)

1960'sTVfan · 04-12-2011, 01:16 PM

Welcome Back, Kotter was an over the top type of show. Normal high school kids didn't act like those "Sweathogs" in the TV show. But overall the show is pretty funny. I don't like the last season too much, but seasons 1, 2, and 3 are mostly good.

AB · 04-12-2011, 05:36 PM

It still makes me laugh too.

Retro4Life · 04-12-2011, 07:03 PM

I think it's definitely "of its time". I loved it when the show was on, but honestly if I saw it now it'd be so darned camp I doubt I'd laugh.

Maaaybe smile...

Torgo · 04-20-2011, 08:54 PM

I laughed when they showed it during the TV Land Awards, its still works for me...then again I love camp.

dlemond · 04-20-2011, 10:10 PM

It's just so ridiculous and Travolta is so perfect as Barbarino that it always manages to bring a smile.

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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I think it's definitely "of its time". I loved it when the show was on, but honestly if I saw it now it'd be so darned camp I doubt I'd laugh. Maaaybe smile...
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04-20-2011, 08:54 PM	#6
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,033	I laughed when they showed it during the TV Land Awards, its still works for me...then again I love camp.
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04-12-2011, 01:16 PM	#3
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,104	Welcome Back, Kotter was an over the top type of show. Normal high school kids didn't act like those "Sweathogs" in the TV show. But overall the show is pretty funny. I don't like the last season too much, but seasons 1, 2, and 3 are mostly good.

04-12-2011, 05:36 PM	#4
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	It still makes me laugh too.

04-20-2011, 10:10 PM	#7
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	It's just so ridiculous and Travolta is so perfect as Barbarino that it always manages to bring a smile.