The Osbournes - I don't understand why it's so popular - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

shocolah · 04-20-2002, 10:37 AM

I haven't seen an entire episode yet, but
what I have watched of the show does not
look at all funny. I was never an Ozzy fan
and think some of the things he's done
onstage are repulsive. Why is this show
so poplular and what could possibly be funny
about it? I heard this is MTV's highest rated show
ever....what do you think of it?

parkert · 04-20-2002, 11:20 AM

i have never been an ozzy fan either, but this is a very good show. funny and fun to watch. i love it. possibly the best tv show ever!

James · 04-20-2002, 06:42 PM

I haven't seen it, but based on what I've read I'll have to agree with Shocolah's statements. I do not believe a dysfunctional family deserves their place on television. I mean, I even find "The Simpsons" offensive.

I want more families like the Taylors (both on "Home Improvement" and "The Andy Griffith Show"), the Winslows ("Family Matters"), the Cleavers, the Nelsons ("The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet"), the Cosbys, and the Bradys!

vienna waits · 04-20-2002, 07:22 PM

I like it because its funny. The other night Sharon told Ozzy to be sure not to step in the pet's water dish and then a few minutes later he stepped in it and was cussing the bowl... LoL I was cracking up.

parkert · 04-20-2002, 08:19 PM

I don't think it is correct to call them a dysfunctional family. Yes, the're very different than most families but they have real love for each other and seem to care a great deal for each other. I don't think a tv family has to be bland to be 'functional'.
Don't get me wrong, i think 'father knows best' was some of the finest television ever. But to think of that awful "home improvement' family as functional even funny is something i don't understand. The comedy came from reinforcing old fashioned male-female sterio-types. That is a show I found offensive.
the osbournes shows us that there are all types of families out there and as long as you have love and respect for each other you are ok. please give this show a secound chance.

ClassicComedyFan2 · 04-21-2002, 10:45 PM

There's a GOOD reason I block out MTV and its sister station on my own television--and I'm a teenager! These repulsive and totally unfunny shows (I've seen nauseating snippets on ET before AFV--ABC syndicates ET in our area) and I've heard about them. They stink! Thank goodness for TV Land, Nick at Nite, ABC Family and the rest of stations dedicated to family-friendly entertainment and ban MTV and Comedy Central to be destroyed...

DetectiveGriffin · 04-22-2002, 02:55 AM

Probably voyerism. My mom threw my ozzy t shirt in the trash when i was little and carried on about al that satan worship BS, and she watches the show every single time its on and thinks hes so funny and so cute. She watches anything thats "real" life though, like the survivor, real world, stuff like that. If it werent for those home decorating shows on BBC she'd be watching that discovery channel thing with babies being born. A lot of people are totally in to that stuff. Im a huge Ozzy fan and i have recorded, yet watched very little of it. I feel like im spying <G>

Central Perk · 04-22-2002, 07:39 PM

Some of it sounds good. whens it on?

pontoon · 05-01-2002, 02:16 PM

And 'then came OZZY'!

I have always been a big fan of his music...but I think it's his vulnerability that attracts viewers, IMO.

It's the juxtaposition of this self proclaimed 'prince of darkness'...the 'heavy metal pioneer' that walks like an old man and looks like he 'hasn't a clue' when he's in his own home.

Love or hate him, he's giving MTV what they needed...a more diverse audience.

I doubt VERY MUCH, that what MTV did with Ozzy will NOT work with Gene Simmons from Kiss! From what I've seen of the promos...the 'magic' is just not there.

But all just MHO,

pontoon

dawsongirl · 05-01-2002, 09:29 PM

I'm not an Ozzy fan either, but I watched my first episode yesterday and I thought it was hilarious. Very real too. Yeah, every other words is F***, but heck, they can't be the only family that talks like that! Besides, they have cool accents.

Jordan · 05-04-2002, 01:28 PM

I love "the Osbournes!" It is so funny -- there is no other word to describe it! FUNNY! It's got a certain style of humor that if you don't get it, you won't find it funny. But if you do, boy it's a hoot!

Czas na Zywiec · 05-04-2002, 02:04 PM

...........Because a lot of kids can identify with it.

mamamiasweetpeaches · 05-06-2002, 07:41 PM

I've been a huge Ozzy fan for over 15 years and I absolutley LOVE this show. Its funny because it shows how even though he's Ozzy Rock Star he's still a family man who has to answer to his fresh-mouthed kids and take out the garbage(I wont even get into the doo poop....). I think part of the formula that makes this show work is his family.....thats why I think the P. Diddy show coming out will flop.He's got no wife and kids to do battle with.whose he gonna talk to?His "yes men"??

80s Chick · 05-09-2002, 01:59 PM

Just have to throw in my vote for "eeeewww". I find it difficult to watch (and laugh at) a show when every other word is being "beeped" out.

I think this was a poor attempt for MTV to recapture the reality based TV sector. I would much rather see an Ozzy Osbourne behind the scenes deal from VH1.

I think it's one of those either you love it or hate it type shows.

pontoon · 05-09-2002, 02:08 PM

If it was a 'poor attempt'...MTV wouldn't be celebrating it's success as their #1 rated show ever!

My only gripe is having to wait SO long to see a fresh episode!

pontoon

04-20-2002, 07:22 PM	#4
vienna waits avatars are stupid. Forum Superstar Join Date: May 18, 2001 Location: Ravenclaw Common Room Posts: 29,859	I like it because its funny. The other night Sharon told Ozzy to be sure not to step in the pet's water dish and then a few minutes later he stepped in it and was cussing the bowl... LoL I was cracking up.
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05-01-2002, 02:16 PM	#9
pontoon ~~VOTE GOAT!~~ Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2002 Location: Ba-a-a-a-a-ck at work. Posts: 219	I hadn't watched MTV in YEARS! And 'then came OZZY'! I have always been a big fan of his music...but I think it's his vulnerability that attracts viewers, IMO. It's the juxtaposition of this self proclaimed 'prince of darkness'...the 'heavy metal pioneer' that walks like an old man and looks like he 'hasn't a clue' when he's in his own home. Love or hate him, he's giving MTV what they needed...a more diverse audience. I doubt VERY MUCH, that what MTV did with Ozzy will NOT work with Gene Simmons from Kiss! From what I've seen of the promos...the 'magic' is just not there. But all just MHO, pontoon Attached Images
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05-04-2002, 01:28 PM	#11
Jordan Shirley Manson!!! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Location: The state where Garbage records their albums -- Wisconsin! Posts: 1,459	I love "the Osbournes!" It is so funny -- there is no other word to describe it! FUNNY! It's got a certain style of humor that if you don't get it, you won't find it funny. But if you do, boy it's a hoot!
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05-04-2002, 02:04 PM	#12
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	It's popular because....... ...........Because a lot of kids can identify with it.

05-09-2002, 02:08 PM	#15
pontoon ~~VOTE GOAT!~~ Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2002 Location: Ba-a-a-a-a-ck at work. Posts: 219	< I think this was a poor attempt for MTV to recapture the reality based TV sector > If it was a 'poor attempt'...MTV wouldn't be celebrating it's success as their #1 rated show ever! My only gripe is having to wait SO long to see a fresh episode! pontoon

04-20-2002, 10:37 AM	#1
shocolah Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 01, 2001 Posts: 546	The Osbournes - I don't understand why it's so popular I haven't seen an entire episode yet, but what I have watched of the show does not look at all funny. I was never an Ozzy fan and think some of the things he's done onstage are repulsive. Why is this show so poplular and what could possibly be funny about it? I heard this is MTV's highest rated show ever....what do you think of it?

04-20-2002, 11:20 AM	#2
parkert Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 20, 2002 Posts: 22	i have never been an ozzy fan either, but this is a very good show. funny and fun to watch. i love it. possibly the best tv show ever!

04-20-2002, 06:42 PM	#3
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	I haven't seen it, but based on what I've read I'll have to agree with Shocolah's statements. I do not believe a dysfunctional family deserves their place on television. I mean, I even find "The Simpsons" offensive. I want more families like the Taylors (both on "Home Improvement" and "The Andy Griffith Show"), the Winslows ("Family Matters"), the Cleavers, the Nelsons ("The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet"), the Cosbys, and the Bradys!

04-20-2002, 08:19 PM	#5
parkert Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 20, 2002 Posts: 22	I don't think it is correct to call them a dysfunctional family. Yes, the're very different than most families but they have real love for each other and seem to care a great deal for each other. I don't think a tv family has to be bland to be 'functional'. Don't get me wrong, i think 'father knows best' was some of the finest television ever. But to think of that awful "home improvement' family as functional even funny is something i don't understand. The comedy came from reinforcing old fashioned male-female sterio-types. That is a show I found offensive. the osbournes shows us that there are all types of families out there and as long as you have love and respect for each other you are ok. please give this show a secound chance.

04-21-2002, 10:45 PM	#6
ClassicComedyFan2 Coolicious! Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 28, 2001 Location: AL, United States, Alpha Quadrant Posts: 698	There's a GOOD reason I block out MTV and its sister station on my own television--and I'm a teenager! These repulsive and totally unfunny shows (I've seen nauseating snippets on ET before AFV--ABC syndicates ET in our area) and I've heard about them. They stink! Thank goodness for TV Land, Nick at Nite, ABC Family and the rest of stations dedicated to family-friendly entertainment and ban MTV and Comedy Central to be destroyed...

04-22-2002, 02:55 AM	#7
DetectiveGriffin Sankontessou! Senior Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2001 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 1,288	Probably voyerism. My mom threw my ozzy t shirt in the trash when i was little and carried on about al that satan worship BS, and she watches the show every single time its on and thinks hes so funny and so cute. She watches anything thats "real" life though, like the survivor, real world, stuff like that. If it werent for those home decorating shows on BBC she'd be watching that discovery channel thing with babies being born. A lot of people are totally in to that stuff. Im a huge Ozzy fan and i have recorded, yet watched very little of it. I feel like im spying <G>

04-22-2002, 07:39 PM	#8
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	Some of it sounds good. whens it on?

05-01-2002, 09:29 PM	#10
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	I'm not an Ozzy fan either, but I watched my first episode yesterday and I thought it was hilarious. Very real too. Yeah, every other words is F***, but heck, they can't be the only family that talks like that! Besides, they have cool accents.

05-06-2002, 07:41 PM	#13
mamamiasweetpeaches Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 30, 2002 Location: Middle Village,NY Posts: 390	I've been a huge Ozzy fan for over 15 years and I absolutley LOVE this show. Its funny because it shows how even though he's Ozzy Rock Star he's still a family man who has to answer to his fresh-mouthed kids and take out the garbage(I wont even get into the doo poop....). I think part of the formula that makes this show work is his family.....thats why I think the P. Diddy show coming out will flop.He's got no wife and kids to do battle with.whose he gonna talk to?His "yes men"??

05-09-2002, 01:59 PM	#14
80s Chick Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 08, 2002 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 14	Just have to throw in my vote for "eeeewww". I find it difficult to watch (and laugh at) a show when every other word is being "beeped" out. I think this was a poor attempt for MTV to recapture the reality based TV sector. I would much rather see an Ozzy Osbourne behind the scenes deal from VH1. I think it's one of those either you love it or hate it type shows.