Marie Barone or Endora: Which mother-in-law was worse? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian · 09-19-2003, 08:19 PM

I was talking with my mother about mother-in-laws on television. I mentioned that I thought Endora from "Bewitched" was the worst mother-in-law on tv. She begged to differ. She thought that Marie Barone from "Everybody Loves Raymond" was the worst. She said that she thought Marie was worse because when she treated her daughter-in-law like crap, she pretended to be nice about it. Endora didn't pretend anything she just flat-out hated her son-in-law. It's sort of hard for me to decide. There are a lot of episodes of Bewitched that I hated Endora in but I came to think that it was usually Darrin that caused her to be like that. Until I understand what my mother meant about Marie being worse on account of she pretends to be nice about it, I say Endora was worse. Sometimes she just really disgusts me. I'll have to watch more Everybody Loves Raymond episodes to decide.

Brian Damage · 09-19-2003, 08:22 PM

Marie

Crimson and Clover · 09-20-2003, 12:07 AM

Marie Barone

*PinkLady* · 09-20-2003, 12:44 AM

Marie

Central Perk · 09-20-2003, 08:53 AM

Marie.

dandelion wine · 09-21-2003, 12:48 AM

Marie

Josh9125 · 09-21-2003, 02:33 PM

I don't know...but I love Endora...maybe I'd pick her though since she turned Darrin into some kind of animal on numerous occasions.

sara · 09-22-2003, 11:56 AM

I pick Marie. They were both mean but at least Endora didn't live across the street. I mean Endora was mean and then leave, but Marie always sticks around.

sinatrastar · 09-22-2003, 04:09 PM

endora

HuntingtonM15 · 09-22-2003, 04:14 PM

Endora. Marie can't harass Debra with magic.

barwars · 12-13-2003, 02:40 PM

Marie

Steve M. · 12-15-2003, 12:06 PM

Marie. Endora was a witch by nature, so she at least had an excuse for her behavior. (You know the joke about mothers-in-law arriving on their brooms, but Endora could do that literally!

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Pitooey · 12-15-2003, 10:13 PM

I pick Marie......

Chocoholic · 01-05-2004, 03:09 PM

They're both pretty bad, but I'd be more afraid of Endora. Marie, I could learn to ignore, but Endora has magic powers!

IGNTBone · 01-07-2004, 11:26 PM

Endora. For the simple reason I grew up watching "Bewitched" repeats. I haven't seen much of "Raymond", but whenever I think of Doris Roberts, I can't get past the sweet old lady image.

View Poll Results: Which one was worse?
Marie Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond)	11	50.00%
Endora (Bewitched)	11	50.00%
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09-19-2003, 08:19 PM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Marie Barone or Endora: Which mother-in-law was worse? I was talking with my mother about mother-in-laws on television. I mentioned that I thought Endora from "Bewitched" was the worst mother-in-law on tv. She begged to differ. She thought that Marie Barone from "Everybody Loves Raymond" was the worst. She said that she thought Marie was worse because when she treated her daughter-in-law like crap, she pretended to be nice about it. Endora didn't pretend anything she just flat-out hated her son-in-law. It's sort of hard for me to decide. There are a lot of episodes of Bewitched that I hated Endora in but I came to think that it was usually Darrin that caused her to be like that. Until I understand what my mother meant about Marie being worse on account of she pretends to be nice about it, I say Endora was worse. Sometimes she just really disgusts me. I'll have to watch more Everybody Loves Raymond episodes to decide.

09-20-2003, 12:07 AM	#3
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09-21-2003, 12:48 AM	#6
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09-22-2003, 11:56 AM	#8
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	I pick Marie. They were both mean but at least Endora didn't live across the street. I mean Endora was mean and then leave, but Marie always sticks around.
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09-19-2003, 08:22 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Marie

09-20-2003, 12:44 AM	#4
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09-20-2003, 08:53 AM	#5
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09-21-2003, 02:33 PM	#7
Josh9125 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 19, 2001 Location: Sunset Beach, NC Posts: 2,912	I don't know...but I love Endora...maybe I'd pick her though since she turned Darrin into some kind of animal on numerous occasions.

09-22-2003, 04:09 PM	#9
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09-22-2003, 04:14 PM	#10
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Endora. Marie can't harass Debra with magic.

12-13-2003, 02:40 PM	#11
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12-15-2003, 12:06 PM	#12
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,239	Marie. Endora was a witch by nature, so she at least had an excuse for her behavior. (You know the joke about mothers-in-law arriving on their brooms, but Endora could do that literally! )
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12-15-2003, 10:13 PM	#13
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01-05-2004, 03:09 PM	#14
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	They're both pretty bad, but I'd be more afraid of Endora. Marie, I could learn to ignore, but Endora has magic powers!

01-07-2004, 11:26 PM	#15
IGNTBone Member Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 1,201	Endora. For the simple reason I grew up watching "Bewitched" repeats. I haven't seen much of "Raymond", but whenever I think of Doris Roberts, I can't get past the sweet old lady image.