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angel676 · 07-15-2002, 12:02 AM

Do you think the writers should have had more episodes about serious subjects?

I only recall three serious subjects, Dorothy's gambling problem, Rose was
tested for the aids virus and Rose's dependency on some pills.

shocolah · 07-15-2002, 08:59 AM

I liked how they could have the most serious of episodes and still throw a little humor in there...there were episodes about almost everything... Teenage pregancy, the dentist who harassed Rose, the teacher who harassed Blanche, Sophia's friend who wanted to swallow a bottle of pills and end it all... some of those I could have done without! But still memorable shows.

~LadyJess~ · 07-15-2002, 12:17 PM

I like most of the serious episodes because they still throw in humor that made me laugh. My favorite serious episode is where Rose is tested for AIDS. I don't know, it's just really good especially when Blanche tells Rose how she got tested too.

There is also the episode where Blanche thinks she is pregnant but is really going through menopause.

jayman75 · 07-15-2002, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by ILoveLucyfan4eva
I like most of the serious episodes because they still throw in humor that made me laugh. My favorite serious episode is where Rose is tested for AIDS. I don't know, it's just really good especially when Blanche tells Rose how she got tested too.

There is also the episode where Blanche thinks she is pregnant but is really going through menopause.

Rose: I didn't know you were tested for AIDS. How did you make it through it?
Blanche: I just shut myself in my room and acted like a real bitch to everybody.
Rose: No wonder we couldn't tell!!!

jayman75 · 07-15-2002, 02:42 PM

Another serious episode was where Rose had her heart bypass surgery. It was a two-parter, and more of the seriousness was in the second-half. There was also the humor of Rose saying that she wanted to freeze her head so that she could be "revived" when it was possible in the future.

~LadyJess~ · 07-15-2002, 07:41 PM

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Originally posted by jayman75
Rose: I didn't know you were tested for AIDS. How did you make it through it?
Blanche: I just shut myself in my room and acted like a real bitch to everybody.
Rose: No wonder we couldn't tell!!!

Yep, I forgot what the actual quote was but it's funny but also is still on the serious side. Gotta love the Girls!

TALLguyinKY · 07-16-2002, 09:45 PM

And don't forget Dorothy's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome...I hardly ever watch that one, cause it's so depressin'...

80sTrivia · 07-16-2002, 10:13 PM

They also dealt with homosexuality, when Dorothy's lesbian friend Jean came to visit and fell in love with Rose. There was also Blanche's gay brother, Clayton. There was the topic of homelessness when the winning lottery ticket was left in the jacket that wound up at the homeless shelter. Also, teen pregnancy, plastic surgery and euthanasia! The show tackled many serious topics with a great sense of humor!!!

GoldenGuy · 07-28-2002, 12:14 AM

I love how the golden girls never once looses it's funniness. Even when rose is inches from death in the last season they throw in that HILARIUS frozen heads dream. The Golden Girls just rule.

Jordan · 08-12-2002, 09:39 AM

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Originally posted by shocolah
I liked how they could have the most serious of episodes and still throw a little humor in there...

They did it perfectly!

07-15-2002, 12:02 AM	#1
angel676 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 09, 2000 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 2,482	More serious subjects? Do you think the writers should have had more episodes about serious subjects? I only recall three serious subjects, Dorothy's gambling problem, Rose was tested for the aids virus and Rose's dependency on some pills.

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~LadyJess~ Football Chick Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: At the Shamrock doing shots with Mo Posts: 8,260	I like most of the serious episodes because they still throw in humor that made me laugh. My favorite serious episode is where Rose is tested for AIDS. I don't know, it's just really good especially when Blanche tells Rose how she got tested too. There is also the episode where Blanche thinks she is pregnant but is really going through menopause.
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07-15-2002, 08:59 AM	#2
shocolah Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 01, 2001 Posts: 546	I liked how they could have the most serious of episodes and still throw a little humor in there...there were episodes about almost everything... Teenage pregancy, the dentist who harassed Rose, the teacher who harassed Blanche, Sophia's friend who wanted to swallow a bottle of pills and end it all... some of those I could have done without! But still memorable shows.

07-15-2002, 02:42 PM	#5
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Another serious episode was where Rose had her heart bypass surgery. It was a two-parter, and more of the seriousness was in the second-half. There was also the humor of Rose saying that she wanted to freeze her head so that she could be "revived" when it was possible in the future.

07-16-2002, 09:45 PM	#7
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	And don't forget Dorothy's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome...I hardly ever watch that one, cause it's so depressin'...

07-28-2002, 12:14 AM	#9
GoldenGuy MAAAAAA Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 26, 2002 Posts: 446	I love how the golden girls never once looses it's funniness. Even when rose is inches from death in the last season they throw in that HILARIUS frozen heads dream. The Golden Girls just rule.