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pilotguy · 10-02-2003, 08:24 AM

I've just watched this episode for the first time, and it's another true CLASSIC!

It's also a great "ensemble" episode...I LOVE those shows where the "Wings" gang gets together socially (ballgames, Trivial Pursuit nights, holiday house parties, days at the beach, etc.)....it shows that they had friendly (even "family") feelings for each other ouside of the workplace, and it adds a nice touch to the series.

Last night's episode was also one of those shows that featured great tension between Joe and Fay. In some episodes, Joe and Fay have almost an "Elderly Mother-Grown Son" relationship, and Fay really knows how to lay the guilt trips on "Sonny Boy" with her snide remarks and constant "digging".....and it eventually drives Joe to the point where he blows up and LOSES it! (Just like how many elderly mothers drive their grown sons crazy with THEIR guilt trips!).

I loved Joe's line when Fay wanted a souvenier: "Antonio, give Fay the finger!".

Yes, another EXCELLENT episode....Too bad that it was being shown at 3:30 AM EST! (See? I'm pretty good at snide "guilt trip" comments MYSELF!).

Krista2882 · 10-02-2003, 10:13 AM

yeah, I saw ths one once during the marathon... and I liked it.
Then last night I set up my VCR to record it, and then I turned the thing off wthout hitting the stupid "timer" button!! rrrr. So it didn't record.

AngeFaitore · 10-02-2003, 10:32 AM

Lowell: Mooooo!
Everyone looks at Lowell.
Lowell: What? I thought we had a barnyard thing going on!

Roy:Ohhh...phht
*THUMP*

That was a pretty good episode, definately one of the funnier ones where they actually
attempted to have fun.
Some episodes seem really forced.

Chocoholic · 10-02-2003, 10:50 AM

This is definitely one of my top five favorite episodes!

The dialogue, chemistry, and timing were all perfect. Seeing Roy get his comeuppance was great.

I loved when Lowell asked if Mr. Coffeee was related to Mr. T and Roy responded with "I wonder if your mother was related to your father."

Also, when Joe said "Antonio, give Fay the finger!" was funny too. Antonio gave it to her without an argument that it was his. He's so obedient.

This episode sure is classic television.

Krista2882 · 10-02-2003, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by Snoopy

I loved when Lowell asked if Mr. Coffeee was related to Mr. T and Roy responded with "I wonder if your mother was related to your father."

lol yeah, that's one of my favorite qotes of the series.
the first time i saw this episode way back when, that cracked me up.
Antonio: "I wonder if Ice T is related to Mister T."
Lowell: "I wonder if Mister T is related to Mister Coffee."
Roy: "I wonder if your mother is related to your father."

10-02-2003, 08:24 AM	#1
pilotguy Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 1,305	"Blackout Biggins" I've just watched this episode for the first time, and it's another true CLASSIC! It's also a great "ensemble" episode...I LOVE those shows where the "Wings" gang gets together socially (ballgames, Trivial Pursuit nights, holiday house parties, days at the beach, etc.)....it shows that they had friendly (even "family") feelings for each other ouside of the workplace, and it adds a nice touch to the series. Last night's episode was also one of those shows that featured great tension between Joe and Fay. In some episodes, Joe and Fay have almost an "Elderly Mother-Grown Son" relationship, and Fay really knows how to lay the guilt trips on "Sonny Boy" with her snide remarks and constant "digging".....and it eventually drives Joe to the point where he blows up and LOSES it! (Just like how many elderly mothers drive their grown sons crazy with THEIR guilt trips!). I loved Joe's line when Fay wanted a souvenier: "Antonio, give Fay the finger!". Yes, another EXCELLENT episode....Too bad that it was being shown at 3:30 AM EST! (See? I'm pretty good at snide "guilt trip" comments MYSELF!).

10-02-2003, 10:32 AM	#3
AngeFaitore This Week's Logo Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 30, 2002 Location: Something somewhere, in some way at some point and time Posts: 690	Lowell: Mooooo! Everyone looks at Lowell. Lowell: What? I thought we had a barnyard thing going on! Roy:Ohhh...phht THUMP That was a pretty good episode, definately one of the funnier ones where they actually attempted to have fun. Some episodes seem really forced.
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10-02-2003, 10:13 AM	#2
Krista2882 Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 10, 2003 Location: CT Posts: 1,370	yeah, I saw ths one once during the marathon... and I liked it. Then last night I set up my VCR to record it, and then I turned the thing off wthout hitting the stupid "timer" button!! rrrr. So it didn't record.

10-02-2003, 10:50 AM	#4
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	This is definitely one of my top five favorite episodes! The dialogue, chemistry, and timing were all perfect. Seeing Roy get his comeuppance was great. I loved when Lowell asked if Mr. Coffeee was related to Mr. T and Roy responded with "I wonder if your mother was related to your father." Also, when Joe said "Antonio, give Fay the finger!" was funny too. Antonio gave it to her without an argument that it was his. He's so obedient. This episode sure is classic television.