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Chocoholic · 05-06-2003, 12:13 PM

Here's what I love...

-The cast was talented and had great chemistry. They also didn't act like divas like some other certain celebrities out there. They looked like they really had a great time with each other on and off the set.

-The characters all had depth and different personalities and seemed like real human beings. They were people that I could sympathize with and I felt like they were my "special friends" that I could share a lot of laughs with. No spoiled, shallow yuppies.

-The humor was good-natured, warmhearted, and funny. None of that mean-spirited, cynical stuff that seems to be the main focus of many popular 1990's sitcoms. It was also clean, no sexual innuendo and potty humor.

-The plots were interesting and the writing was intelligent. They had actual, realistic plots.

-No cutesy, precoscious (sp) kids or bratty teens or stupid parents. It was a show about real adults and it was for adults.

-It didn't shove social, moral, or political issues down our throats like some sitcoms do. No "Very Special Episodes" either. (Unless the one where Roy accepts his son's homosexuality counts.)

I've heard critics and other non-Wings fans refer to the show as "bland and inoffensive". I actually think they could be right. All it really did was make us laugh, and that's all I ask for in a sitcom.

nantucket_wings · 05-06-2003, 12:16 PM

one of the things I like about wings is that its the kindof show that makes you relax after a hard days work ...

ziggy4500 · 05-06-2003, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by nantucket_wings
one of the things I like about wings is that its the kindof show that makes you relax after a hard days work ...

yep, thats what i was gonna say

nantucket_wings · 05-06-2003, 12:55 PM

great minds think alike ...

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Originally posted by ziggy4500

yep, thats what i was gonna say

Chocoholic · 05-06-2003, 02:43 PM

That's another good thing about Wings. I can watch the reruns over and over again and still laugh out loud each time. Also, the guys are hot!

wingshock · 05-06-2003, 03:57 PM

I agree with everything Kristen said!! For every one of those reasons. Are there great minds here, or what?

Like you, I detest shows that try to teach me things or make political/social statements. I can take care of that stuff on my own, thank you very much!

Somehow "Wings" has the ability to really cheer me up. I feel comfortable with the characters and Helen's southern accent makes me feel at home.

All of the characters have their little quirks. And you know, even though I think Tim & Steven are really good-looking guys, & Crystal is beautiful, they're not so perfect-looking that they're unrealistic. And that makes them all the *more* good-looking, in a way!

Love,

Wing<><

VWAdam · 05-06-2003, 05:09 PM

It makes me laugh, no matter how many times I have seen an episode it still makes me laugh.
Another reason is that I really, really like the characters. I like how diverse they are. I seem to connect with them so well. Esp. Joe, Brian and Helen.
It's a great show, that's why I love it.
I had a friend say yesterday that she stayed up a few nights before and watched Wings because I talk about it. She says she has watched it every night so far. She loves it. Ahhhh, another person understands!

c5guy · 05-06-2003, 09:30 PM

I like the following themes:

Sexual Innuendo - Alex & Joe, did they "do it" that night?

Joe to Brian: "Nothing happened!"

Brian: ".............Liar!"

Joe: "OK, we did it!"

Brian: ".............Liar!"

Potty Humor - Joe's hand stuck in the toilet on his wedding day with Helen.

Political Agenda - "Roy Biggins for Town Councilman!"

nantucket_wings · 05-06-2003, 09:33 PM

now thats what I call genuine "potty" humor ...

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Originally posted by c5guy
Potty Humor - Joe's hand stuck in the toilet on his wedding day with Helen.

pilotguy · 05-06-2003, 09:34 PM

"Wings" DOES have an interesting mixture of classy and sometimes-risque humor....but even at it's MOST risque, it's never vulgar or "trashy".

mrsthomashadenchurch · 05-07-2003, 12:11 AM

With what I am having to go through with my job right now, it is always nice to watch Wings and know that I will always laugh.

OCMD · 05-07-2003, 07:33 PM

Best about WINGS is it makes you laugh.

blackbeard · 05-07-2003, 09:19 PM

the show is still funny and fresh even after seeing them many times over, clean humor but witty, something I didn't mind my daughters watch on my tapes, they have watched so many times tapes are showing wear. I WANT MY WINGS DVDS

05-06-2003, 12:13 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	What do YOU like about Wings? Here's what I love... -The cast was talented and had great chemistry. They also didn't act like divas like some other certain celebrities out there. They looked like they really had a great time with each other on and off the set. -The characters all had depth and different personalities and seemed like real human beings. They were people that I could sympathize with and I felt like they were my "special friends" that I could share a lot of laughs with. No spoiled, shallow yuppies. -The humor was good-natured, warmhearted, and funny. None of that mean-spirited, cynical stuff that seems to be the main focus of many popular 1990's sitcoms. It was also clean, no sexual innuendo and potty humor. -The plots were interesting and the writing was intelligent. They had actual, realistic plots. -No cutesy, precoscious (sp) kids or bratty teens or stupid parents. It was a show about real adults and it was for adults. -It didn't shove social, moral, or political issues down our throats like some sitcoms do. No "Very Special Episodes" either. (Unless the one where Roy accepts his son's homosexuality counts.) I've heard critics and other non-Wings fans refer to the show as "bland and inoffensive". I actually think they could be right. All it really did was make us laugh, and that's all I ask for in a sitcom.

05-06-2003, 12:16 PM	#2
nantucket_wings " Wing Nut " Senior Member Join Date: Apr 08, 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 1,042	one of the things I like about wings is that its the kindof show that makes you relax after a hard days work ...
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05-07-2003, 07:33 PM	#12
OCMD Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 17, 2003 Posts: 6	Best about Wings Best about WINGS is it makes you laugh.

05-06-2003, 02:43 PM	#5
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	That's another good thing about Wings. I can watch the reruns over and over again and still laugh out loud each time. Also, the guys are hot!

05-06-2003, 03:57 PM	#6
wingshock Way, Truth, Life <>< Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 30, 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 308	I agree with everything Kristen said!! For every one of those reasons. Are there great minds here, or what? Like you, I detest shows that try to teach me things or make political/social statements. I can take care of that stuff on my own, thank you very much! Somehow "Wings" has the ability to really cheer me up. I feel comfortable with the characters and Helen's southern accent makes me feel at home. All of the characters have their little quirks. And you know, even though I think Tim & Steven are really good-looking guys, & Crystal is beautiful, they're not so perfect-looking that they're unrealistic. And that makes them all the more good-looking, in a way! Love, Wing<><

05-06-2003, 05:09 PM	#7
VWAdam Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 17, 2003 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 16	It makes me laugh, no matter how many times I have seen an episode it still makes me laugh. Another reason is that I really, really like the characters. I like how diverse they are. I seem to connect with them so well. Esp. Joe, Brian and Helen. It's a great show, that's why I love it. I had a friend say yesterday that she stayed up a few nights before and watched Wings because I talk about it. She says she has watched it every night so far. She loves it. Ahhhh, another person understands!

05-06-2003, 09:30 PM	#8
c5guy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 16, 2003 Location: Lone Star Posts: 75	I like the following themes: Sexual Innuendo - Alex & Joe, did they "do it" that night? Joe to Brian: "Nothing happened!" Brian: ".............Liar!" Joe: "OK, we did it!" Brian: ".............Liar!" Potty Humor - Joe's hand stuck in the toilet on his wedding day with Helen. Political Agenda - "Roy Biggins for Town Councilman!"

05-06-2003, 09:34 PM	#10
pilotguy Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 1,305	"Wings" DOES have an interesting mixture of classy and sometimes-risque humor....but even at it's MOST risque, it's never vulgar or "trashy".

05-07-2003, 12:11 AM	#11
mrsthomashadenchurch Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 73	With what I am having to go through with my job right now, it is always nice to watch Wings and know that I will always laugh.

05-07-2003, 09:19 PM	#13
blackbeard B.O.G. Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 05, 2001 Location: Constitution State Posts: 712	the show is still funny and fresh even after seeing them many times over, clean humor but witty, something I didn't mind my daughters watch on my tapes, they have watched so many times tapes are showing wear. I WANT MY WINGS DVDS