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howilu · 08-20-2016, 09:28 AM

I enjoy watching Newhart since the reruns are on Antenna TV but I do not like Michael and Stephanie. To me, they are the worst sitcom couple because they are shallow, self-centered materialistic crybabies, especially Stephanie when she doesn't get her way. They are also very rude and insensitive to other people, especially in the town meeting scene in Apples, Apples, Apples.

Your thoughts on Michael and Stephanie.

PhoenixAcres · 08-20-2016, 02:17 PM

Michael and Stephanie worked best when the entire episode didn't revolve around them. Their shallowness and social ignorance were great for a laugh here or there, but it generally got old fast.

They are the kind of people who it would be a nightmare to deal with in real life every day, but as sitcom characters those same traits can make them reliably funny (again, in moderation).

Nordy · 08-20-2016, 04:56 PM

Its not so much Stephanie I have a problem with because she was born with that obvious silver spoon in her mouth so it would explain her wardrobe, shallowness, and lack of work ethic. Its Michael with his crying, annoying chuckle, and his total butt kissing of Stephanie that drives me up the wall. Every time he talks I'd like George to hammer him up somewhere.

Bonniegirl · 08-20-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nordy

Its not so much Stephanie I have a problem with because she was born with that obvious silver spoon in her mouth so it would explain her wardrobe, shallowness, and lack of work ethic. Its Michael with his crying, annoying chuckle, and his total butt kissing of Stephanie that drives me up the wall. Every time he talks I'd like George to hammer him up somewhere.

Agreed!

Anna Karenina · 08-20-2016, 09:55 PM

I love them both!

08-20-2016, 09:28 AM	#1
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,961	Michael and Stephanie I enjoy watching Newhart since the reruns are on Antenna TV but I do not like Michael and Stephanie. To me, they are the worst sitcom couple because they are shallow, self-centered materialistic crybabies, especially Stephanie when she doesn't get her way. They are also very rude and insensitive to other people, especially in the town meeting scene in Apples, Apples, Apples. Your thoughts on Michael and Stephanie.

08-20-2016, 02:17 PM	#2
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Michael and Stephanie worked best when the entire episode didn't revolve around them. Their shallowness and social ignorance were great for a laugh here or there, but it generally got old fast. They are the kind of people who it would be a nightmare to deal with in real life every day, but as sitcom characters those same traits can make them reliably funny (again, in moderation).
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08-20-2016, 04:56 PM	#3
Nordy Gilmore Guy and Proud of it!! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2012 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 2,590	Its not so much Stephanie I have a problem with because she was born with that obvious silver spoon in her mouth so it would explain her wardrobe, shallowness, and lack of work ethic. Its Michael with his crying, annoying chuckle, and his total butt kissing of Stephanie that drives me up the wall. Every time he talks I'd like George to hammer him up somewhere.
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08-20-2016, 09:55 PM	#5
Anna Karenina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 10,086	I love them both!