Maybe it's me, but I can't stand the Lucy Ricardo character - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

mets82 · 08-07-2011, 12:14 AM

Im probably in the minority in this, but I really cant stand the Lucy Ricardo character. I think shes selfish, self absorbed, greedy, annoying etc.

Some examples. How about when Lucy went on a hunger strike when Ricky wouldnt get her a Paris gown? To listen to Lucy, you would have thought she dressed in rags. What about when she wanted to move into the country? First, she wanted to go, then she didnt, then she did. And what about the big one. John Waynes footprints. It wasnt enough that she got all these souveniers, she had to get John Waynes footprints.

And what about when she gets mad at Ricky because she wants something and he says "We cant afford it". Ricky is not made of money. I mean its not like she doesnt have enough to wear. Its not like they are living on the street. I just find myself rooting against Lucy a lot of the time.

dakert · 08-07-2011, 12:30 AM

Who expected America to love Lucy for sixty years . Of course after 60 years people are going to find something to nitpick over. Watching the re-runs over and over again!

1960'sTVfan · 08-07-2011, 01:48 AM

I've always thought that Lucy is overrated. In the three long running sitcoms she was in, some episodes are funny but I find her antics silly for the most part. I prefer The Lucy Show over I Love Lucy and Here's Lucy. The Lucy Show wasn't that good anymore after Vivian Vance left the series. In I Love Lucy, I think it's the Mertzes that actually provide the majority of laughs. Desi Arnaz is funny when he struggles with the english language and mispronounces words.

70s show watcher · 08-07-2011, 02:23 AM

my mother has never cared for lucy ether and i know a few other people who are not fans ive always been a lucy fan myself

70s show watcher · 08-07-2011, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mets82

Im probably in the minority in this, but I really cant stand the Lucy Ricardo character. I think shes selfish, self absorbed, greedy, annoying etc.

Some examples. How about when Lucy went on a hunger strike when Ricky wouldnt get her a Paris gown? To listen to Lucy, you would have thought she dressed in rags. What about when she wanted to move into the country? First, she wanted to go, then she didnt, then she did. And what about the big one. John Waynes footprints. It wasnt enough that she got all these souveniers, she had to get John Waynes footprints.

And what about when she gets mad at Ricky because she wants something and he says "We cant afford it". Ricky is not made of money. I mean its not like she doesnt have enough to wear. Its not like they are living on the street. I just find myself rooting against Lucy a lot of the time.

i do agree about the footprints lucy already had plenty of stuff from her trip ricky must have named at least 5 things in that big box of satuff not to metion a full autograph book that she convenenlity forgot about i know nothing was said on the show about lucy getting autographs but the stars that she did meet were so nice to her after all she put them through that im sure that she asked for pictures and autographs and more than likeley got them and also even though i thought the hunger strike ep was funny i actully thought it was stupid of her to whine and moan when she had a closet full of better things at home shoot i think the potato sack dresses were better looking than that jacques marcell pieces of garbage that lucy and to a lesser extent ethel were crying over

Hughsgirl · 08-07-2011, 12:51 PM

Just one question....If you don't like Lucy, why watch?

lucyandethel · 08-10-2011, 01:17 AM

Agreed. And why post here. This is for fans of Lucy, not critics of.

mets82 · 08-10-2011, 01:23 PM

The last two posts are very fair and I should have explained myself a little more better in my post. What I should have said is that there are episodes that are really funny. When the Lucy and Ricky try to break the lease, when Lucy goes to the hospital, when Lucy, Fred and Ethel make that cowboy flim and splice it in with Ricky performing etc.

I failed to make my point. My point should have been that sometimes Lucy can get on your nerves but other times she is funny.

Sitcom Collector · 08-10-2011, 01:54 PM

I tend to think ILL was the best show Lucille Ball did. But she didnt do it all by herself. Desi Arnez, Vance, Frawley, and a great writing team was responsible. It really was a team effort. Years later, without those quideposts she had on ILL, her shows faltered.
The real genuis behind ILL was Desi Arnez.

mets82 · 08-28-2011, 08:08 PM

Perfect example is today. The episode "Ricky minds the Baby" in which Ricky took care of Little Ricky. Now Ricky and Fred were distracted for a second and Little Ricky leaves the apartment and Lucy finds him. Now, it obviously was an honest mistake. It happens but not according to Lucy Ricardo. She made Ricky and Fred sweat but they had the last laugh because when Lucy went to see Little Ricky, he was in the cradle.

My point is, Ricky made a mistake. Did she really think that he would ignore Little Ricky?

What about the episode in which Lucy finds out instead of Ricardo it says Baccardi? When the minister asks Ricky if he wanted to marry her, Ricky jokingly waited and wasnt sure and Lucy flew off the handle. It was a joke and she took it so personal.

comedyfreak · 08-31-2011, 08:37 AM

Why watch if you don't like the Lucy character that is how she was written and played.

SalParadise · 12-24-2013, 11:38 PM

The Lucy Ricardo character isn't easy to love, and I often wondered why Ricky even stays with her, given all the trouble she caused him. Towards the end of ILL she becomes very bossy and pushes poor Ethel around and abuses her a lot. You can go on and on. The Lucy Ricardo character is basically selfish, narcasistic, childish and immature. She cries when she doesn't get her way, she lies nearly every episode (mostly to Ricky), she steals and cheats. On top of that she no concern for anyone else, even Little Ricky. I think those traits either appeal to her fans or turn off others. I like ILL but am not a big fan of Lucille Ball, which is possible and not uncommon. Lucy was actually a role model for many females back in the 50's. Her character broke molds on how married women were supposed to behave, etc. Most of that centered on her dreams of show business and the access to it through Ricky. But, it's easy to see the not so good side of her. What's strange is how she continued to play Lucy Ricardo in The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy. In short, Lucy Ricardo ran from 1951-1974. Long run, she must have done something right. It's still hard to believe that The Lucy Show was always in the top 3 programs during its run.

OH Nuts! · 12-25-2013, 01:37 AM

Lucy Ricardo was a caricature. As such, her excesses can be taken in stride. The physical comedy of Lucille Ball was pure genius, and what really captured my attention. Some of the episodes are classic - and still captivate audiences 60+ years later. Sign me - BIG Lucille Ball & I Love Lucy fan - and PROUD of it!

lucy&vivfan · 12-26-2013, 01:06 AM

And why post here if you don't like Lucy. This is not the forum for hating Lucy but loving her.

lucy&vivfan · 12-26-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SalParadise

The Lucy Ricardo character isn't easy to love, and I often wondered why Ricky even stays with her, given all the trouble she caused him. Towards the end of ILL she becomes very bossy and pushes poor Ethel around and abuses her a lot. You can go on and on. The Lucy Ricardo character is basically selfish, narcasistic, childish and immature. She cries when she doesn't get her way, she lies nearly every episode (mostly to Ricky), she steals and cheats. On top of that she no concern for anyone else, even Little Ricky. I think those traits either appeal to her fans or turn off others. I like ILL but am not a big fan of Lucille Ball, which is possible and not uncommon. Lucy was actually a role model for many females back in the 50's. Her character broke molds on how married women were supposed to behave, etc. Most of that centered on her dreams of show business and the access to it through Ricky. But, it's easy to see the not so good side of her. What's strange is how she continued to play Lucy Ricardo in The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy. In short, Lucy Ricardo ran from 1951-1974. Long run, she must have done something right. It's still hard to believe that The Lucy Show was always in the top 3 programs during its run.

I think part of the problem is that today's sitcoms are so horrible, so pathetic and so unfunny, we believe THEY are good and older shows are unfunny and outdated. The Lucille Ball shows are among the greatest sitcoms ever. We can't see that today because of the terribly unfunny sitcoms today where actors mumble their lines, drop jokes, and thanks to the success of "Seinfeld" shows about nothing, with unclear premises, are considered masterpieces. Fortunately, there are those of us still around who know what is funny and know what is good.

08-07-2011, 12:14 AM	#1
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	Maybe it's me, but I can't stand the Lucy Ricardo character Im probably in the minority in this, but I really cant stand the Lucy Ricardo character. I think shes selfish, self absorbed, greedy, annoying etc. Some examples. How about when Lucy went on a hunger strike when Ricky wouldnt get her a Paris gown? To listen to Lucy, you would have thought she dressed in rags. What about when she wanted to move into the country? First, she wanted to go, then she didnt, then she did. And what about the big one. John Waynes footprints. It wasnt enough that she got all these souveniers, she had to get John Waynes footprints. And what about when she gets mad at Ricky because she wants something and he says "We cant afford it". Ricky is not made of money. I mean its not like she doesnt have enough to wear. Its not like they are living on the street. I just find myself rooting against Lucy a lot of the time.

08-07-2011, 01:48 AM	#3
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,126	I've always thought that Lucy is overrated. In the three long running sitcoms she was in, some episodes are funny but I find her antics silly for the most part. I prefer The Lucy Show over I Love Lucy and Here's Lucy. The Lucy Show wasn't that good anymore after Vivian Vance left the series. In I Love Lucy, I think it's the Mertzes that actually provide the majority of laughs. Desi Arnaz is funny when he struggles with the english language and mispronounces words.
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08-31-2011, 08:37 AM	#11
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12-24-2013, 11:38 PM	#12
SalParadise Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 21, 2013 Posts: 15	Good Point The Lucy Ricardo character isn't easy to love, and I often wondered why Ricky even stays with her, given all the trouble she caused him. Towards the end of ILL she becomes very bossy and pushes poor Ethel around and abuses her a lot. You can go on and on. The Lucy Ricardo character is basically selfish, narcasistic, childish and immature. She cries when she doesn't get her way, she lies nearly every episode (mostly to Ricky), she steals and cheats. On top of that she no concern for anyone else, even Little Ricky. I think those traits either appeal to her fans or turn off others. I like ILL but am not a big fan of Lucille Ball, which is possible and not uncommon. Lucy was actually a role model for many females back in the 50's. Her character broke molds on how married women were supposed to behave, etc. Most of that centered on her dreams of show business and the access to it through Ricky. But, it's easy to see the not so good side of her. What's strange is how she continued to play Lucy Ricardo in The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy. In short, Lucy Ricardo ran from 1951-1974. Long run, she must have done something right. It's still hard to believe that The Lucy Show was always in the top 3 programs during its run.

08-07-2011, 12:30 AM	#2
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	Who expected America to love Lucy for sixty years . Of course after 60 years people are going to find something to nitpick over. Watching the re-runs over and over again!

08-07-2011, 02:23 AM	#4
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	my mother has never cared for lucy ether and i know a few other people who are not fans ive always been a lucy fan myself

08-07-2011, 12:51 PM	#6
Hughsgirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 22, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 804	Just one question....If you don't like Lucy, why watch?

08-10-2011, 01:17 AM	#7
lucyandethel Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 18, 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 435	Agreed. And why post here. This is for fans of Lucy, not critics of.

08-10-2011, 01:23 PM	#8
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	The last two posts are very fair and I should have explained myself a little more better in my post. What I should have said is that there are episodes that are really funny. When the Lucy and Ricky try to break the lease, when Lucy goes to the hospital, when Lucy, Fred and Ethel make that cowboy flim and splice it in with Ricky performing etc. I failed to make my point. My point should have been that sometimes Lucy can get on your nerves but other times she is funny.

08-10-2011, 01:54 PM	#9
Sitcom Collector Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2010 Posts: 31	I tend to think ILL was the best show Lucille Ball did. But she didnt do it all by herself. Desi Arnez, Vance, Frawley, and a great writing team was responsible. It really was a team effort. Years later, without those quideposts she had on ILL, her shows faltered. The real genuis behind ILL was Desi Arnez.

08-28-2011, 08:08 PM	#10
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	Perfect example is today. The episode "Ricky minds the Baby" in which Ricky took care of Little Ricky. Now Ricky and Fred were distracted for a second and Little Ricky leaves the apartment and Lucy finds him. Now, it obviously was an honest mistake. It happens but not according to Lucy Ricardo. She made Ricky and Fred sweat but they had the last laugh because when Lucy went to see Little Ricky, he was in the cradle. My point is, Ricky made a mistake. Did she really think that he would ignore Little Ricky? What about the episode in which Lucy finds out instead of Ricardo it says Baccardi? When the minister asks Ricky if he wanted to marry her, Ricky jokingly waited and wasnt sure and Lucy flew off the handle. It was a joke and she took it so personal.

12-25-2013, 01:37 AM	#13
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Lucy Ricardo was a caricature. As such, her excesses can be taken in stride. The physical comedy of Lucille Ball was pure genius, and what really captured my attention. Some of the episodes are classic - and still captivate audiences 60+ years later. Sign me - BIG Lucille Ball & I Love Lucy fan - and PROUD of it!

12-26-2013, 01:06 AM	#14
lucy&vivfan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 01, 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 126	And why post here if you don't like Lucy. This is not the forum for hating Lucy but loving her.