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*GoodMorningCalgary* · 01-06-2004, 12:19 AM

Funny stuff! even a guest appearance by David Spade in the end!

But I have to say, the little sub plot about Rory's "little friend" was very innapropriate for a family show. I just wonder how they would have done it if John was still around...

MandieR1980 · 01-06-2004, 10:20 PM

I didn't think it was inappropriate it happens to all boys. It's a part of life

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 01-06-2004, 10:28 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
I didn't think it was inappropriate it happens to all boys. It's a part of life

So is Sexual Intercourse and things like that, but that dosen't mean its appropriate to air on a family show.

BowWowsBreezy · 01-06-2004, 11:28 PM

It wasn't that bad...I mean it probably went right over the heads of most little kids

IpsoPhatso · 01-06-2004, 11:47 PM

I don't see how you could be against Rory's 'friend' side story. To say that 8 Simple Rules is a show for all family is kinda farfetched, afterall, even in the first episode there was quite a bit of sexual 'talk' as well as sexual innuendo. WHile I agree it's more family oriented than, say, The Soprano's, it doesn't mean it's for young kids. There were a lot of jokes Kerry has made about Bridget and her 'having experience in the backseat of a car' and in the episode where they thought they were going to have a new sibling and Bridget said "When that baby is my age I'll be," and Kerry cut in and said "Dancing around a pole?"

So the show has never been a perfectly clean show, however I am willing to bet that the way they present the innuendo, anyone under 13, except early bloomers, will not get the jokes, and they'd go over their head, whereas people 13 and over can not only enjoy, but in the case of this episode, guys can relate.

Part of the reason I liked this episode so much was because of Rory's 'problem', as I said above, it is something all guys go through, so to see how HE dealt with it was kinda funny. Plus, when he said to his Grandpa, "I can't, he has no ears" I laughed for 5 minutes. Just the way he said it, was so funny. I have noticed that in this season, Rory's character is being developed, MUCH more. He always had those witty, sarcastic, funny lines in the first season, but now, he is getting even more lines, and no matter the situation, he can bring some laughter.

So personally, I don't object to them talking about that on the show, afterall it is natural, and it was tasteful. The only part that kinda came close to the line was when they started to get into the whole masturbation thing, but they ended that discussion quick, and it made for extra comedy. Definetly a 9/10 for me!

Mrs. Ducky · 01-07-2004, 06:28 PM

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Originally posted by IpsoPhatso
So the show has never been a perfectly clean show, however I am willing to bet that the way they present the innuendo, anyone under 13, except early bloomers, will not get the jokes, and they'd go over their head, whereas people 13 and over can not only enjoy, but in the case of this episode, guys can relate.

I'm 12 and I get the jokes.

IpsoPhatso · 01-07-2004, 07:13 PM

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Originally posted by Mrs. Ducky
I'm 12 and I get the jokes.

Exactly, you'd fall into that early bloomer category is mentioned. Some people are ready for sexual humor at an earlier age, some take longer. I used 13 as a general example.

David · 01-07-2004, 07:21 PM

omg i just had to come here [im kind of losing touch with my comp].. to say how hilarious YMCA was!!! Haha Rory is sooooo funny! I loved this episode... glad i taped it

TCLover88 · 01-07-2004, 09:30 PM

wut masturbation joke was made..i didnt huear it my sister was talking too loud. what was it???????

review of the episode- A+++++

IpsoPhatso · 01-07-2004, 10:07 PM

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Originally posted by TCLover88
wut masturbation joke was made..i didnt huear it my sister was talking too loud. what was it???????

review of the episode- A+++++

Well, Rory asked what he should do about it until he passes the phase. And his grandpa told him to go against what he said earlier, stop putting his hands in his pants/pockets, and to actually do it. It wasn't anything revealing, but the way Grandpa Jim said, was funny.

FOLN@NFan · 01-07-2004, 11:10 PM

i thought that was just Jim telling him how to hide it, not a masturbation joke
like parents/grandparents "always" say "stand up straight" and "take ur hands out of ur pockets". hes telling rory to forget when he's said that

IpsoPhatso · 01-07-2004, 11:17 PM

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Originally posted by FOLN@NFan
i thought that was just Jim telling him how to hide it, not a masturbation joke
like parents/grandparents "always" say "stand up straight" and "take ur hands out of ur pockets". hes telling rory to forget when he's said that

I suppose that makes sense too. The way I interpreted it was that he was jacking it in the public or something, and Gramps told him not to, but to 'take care of it' it's fine. Your idea makes more sense though, I suppose I shouldn't have thought too much into it.

David · 01-08-2004, 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by FOLN@NFan
i thought that was just Jim telling him how to hide it, not a masturbation joke
like parents/grandparents "always" say "stand up straight" and "take ur hands out of ur pockets". hes telling rory to forget when he's said that

yeah i dont think it was a masturbation joke, however it could easily be interpreted as that type of joke.

edit- oh yeah, could anyone explain to me what the point of the tag scene with David Spade... i was kinda lost there...

Cactus Jack · 01-10-2004, 09:30 AM

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Originally posted by [.AIkenCompany3.]

edit- oh yeah, could anyone explain to me what the point of the tag scene with David Spade... i was kinda lost there...

Cuase he's in the next ep

David · 01-10-2004, 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by King Juke "N" Jive
Cuase he's in the next ep

oh that makes sense. THanks

01-06-2004, 12:19 AM	#1
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01-06-2004, 11:47 PM	#5
IpsoPhatso Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 06, 2004 Posts: 37	I don't see how you could be against Rory's 'friend' side story. To say that 8 Simple Rules is a show for all family is kinda farfetched, afterall, even in the first episode there was quite a bit of sexual 'talk' as well as sexual innuendo. WHile I agree it's more family oriented than, say, The Soprano's, it doesn't mean it's for young kids. There were a lot of jokes Kerry has made about Bridget and her 'having experience in the backseat of a car' and in the episode where they thought they were going to have a new sibling and Bridget said "When that baby is my age I'll be," and Kerry cut in and said "Dancing around a pole?" So the show has never been a perfectly clean show, however I am willing to bet that the way they present the innuendo, anyone under 13, except early bloomers, will not get the jokes, and they'd go over their head, whereas people 13 and over can not only enjoy, but in the case of this episode, guys can relate. Part of the reason I liked this episode so much was because of Rory's 'problem', as I said above, it is something all guys go through, so to see how HE dealt with it was kinda funny. Plus, when he said to his Grandpa, "I can't, he has no ears" I laughed for 5 minutes. Just the way he said it, was so funny. I have noticed that in this season, Rory's character is being developed, MUCH more. He always had those witty, sarcastic, funny lines in the first season, but now, he is getting even more lines, and no matter the situation, he can bring some laughter. So personally, I don't object to them talking about that on the show, afterall it is natural, and it was tasteful. The only part that kinda came close to the line was when they started to get into the whole masturbation thing, but they ended that discussion quick, and it made for extra comedy. Definetly a 9/10 for me!

01-07-2004, 09:30 PM	#9
TCLover88 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 27, 2003 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 72	wut masturbation joke was made..i didnt huear it my sister was talking too loud. what was it??????? review of the episode- A+++++

01-07-2004, 11:10 PM	#11
FOLN@NFan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 27, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 706	i thought that was just Jim telling him how to hide it, not a masturbation joke like parents/grandparents "always" say "stand up straight" and "take ur hands out of ur pockets". hes telling rory to forget when he's said that