I almost suspect that shows meant for little girls do the same to boys. If I had a big enough frame of reference. I wonder if that means I’m falling into the same stereotype I just described.
I’ve watched television ever since Sid Caesar, Imogen Coca & “Your Show of Shows”. Only about 1% of TV programs have had ANY MERIT WHATSOEVER. That’s why 99% of television fare is appropriately called “teletrash.” Phoebe’s mother is right to criticize; however, she’s wrong to watch. She’d be wiser and happier if she bided her time for the 99% teletrash to crash and burn and then stream the remains a few years later. She could devote the time she saved to worthy pursuits. As it is, she pisses time away on the sofa out of lazy habit or absurd duty in a sort of victory of hope over experience. Teletrash’s 99% is written to and for six-year-old IQs, regardless of their chronological age. Their minds are already stunted. Why VOLUNTEER to get a virtual lobotomy? As the man said, “I’d rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.”
When you said “not aged well” I thought maybe the movie was full of Pogs nd Whaaaaaaaaz Uuuuuuuuup? , slap bracelets, crazy hair styles , over sized cell phones, Down with OPP, rainbow striped coats , Game Boys, rabbit ears . casual smoking nd bosses slapping secretaries on the but nd calling them baby doll.
I’m a 90’s kid and I cannot recall a show that was like this, sure the majority of the shows I ACTUALLY remember (laughing at myself) growing up with, the main characters were often boys, but there were many girls with names, personalities, and such. Some examples Dorthy Anne from Magic Schoolbus, Pepper Ann, Francine from Arthur, etc.
Much more recently (around 3-4 years ago) I became a fan of a show that was designed around the idea of breaking the trend of girls being just sugar and tea-parties spearheaded by the brains behind shows like Powerpuff Girls and Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Lauren Faust called My Little Pony Friendship is Magic. Lauren wanted to seriously bring to the table the idea that there were many ways of “being a girl”. A girl can be smart, funny, serious, artistic, athletic, shy just like boys can. I think that what drew me to the show was the fun stories and the fact that there was a whole world to explore not just “the neighborhood” or “the school”. The well-made animation helped too, as did the discovery of the hugely diverse range of fan content from adorable fluff stories to deeply emotional animation to amazing works of art.
andacar almost 4 years ago
“I am! I’m girling at stuff!”
RuinQueenofOblivion almost 4 years ago
Still wondering what this is…
Averagemoe almost 4 years ago
I almost suspect that shows meant for little girls do the same to boys. If I had a big enough frame of reference. I wonder if that means I’m falling into the same stereotype I just described.
Antiyonder almost 4 years ago
Phoebe’s mom should look into doing video reviews online. She could even have some Ft. Marigold:-).
codycab almost 4 years ago
You know the girl on TV can’t hear you, right mom?
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
She may not have aged well because she didn’t age at ALL?
henshaven Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I know what she means. It stinks. Thank goodness most programs don’t have females clutching their pearls or swooning. Puke!
mistie710 almost 4 years ago
She’s probably watching Test Card F.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_Card_F
trainnut1956 almost 4 years ago
Modern day Hollywood is dyslexic. They do something stupid, interestingly.
Neo Stryder almost 4 years ago
Hey, at least is not like now where every female main character has the personality of Mabel Pines.
rickmac1937 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The mom is a jerk as always
cocavan11 almost 4 years ago
I’ve watched television ever since Sid Caesar, Imogen Coca & “Your Show of Shows”. Only about 1% of TV programs have had ANY MERIT WHATSOEVER. That’s why 99% of television fare is appropriately called “teletrash.” Phoebe’s mother is right to criticize; however, she’s wrong to watch. She’d be wiser and happier if she bided her time for the 99% teletrash to crash and burn and then stream the remains a few years later. She could devote the time she saved to worthy pursuits. As it is, she pisses time away on the sofa out of lazy habit or absurd duty in a sort of victory of hope over experience. Teletrash’s 99% is written to and for six-year-old IQs, regardless of their chronological age. Their minds are already stunted. Why VOLUNTEER to get a virtual lobotomy? As the man said, “I’d rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.”
scyphi26 almost 4 years ago
Phoebe’s mother and I have something in common then—I can totally see myself doing this same thing. :P
JadyngerbilWong almost 4 years ago
this is actually the best marigold and phoebe comic i have seen in a while
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
A stereotype don’t need a personality.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Phoebe has the coolest parents.
Stephen Gilberg almost 4 years ago
Kinda like how Franklin from “Peanuts” didn’t age well because his skin tone was the only notable thing about him.
NWdryad almost 4 years ago
Coincidence, I was yelling the same thing at Russell Wilson yesterday night.
Thinkingblade almost 4 years ago
Lot of THAT going around.
kaykeyser almost 4 years ago
When you said “not aged well” I thought maybe the movie was full of Pogs nd Whaaaaaaaaz Uuuuuuuuup? , slap bracelets, crazy hair styles , over sized cell phones, Down with OPP, rainbow striped coats , Game Boys, rabbit ears . casual smoking nd bosses slapping secretaries on the but nd calling them baby doll.
ars731 almost 4 years ago
This comic feels autobiographic for Dana. I could see her doing this.
BenBerlin almost 4 years ago
I’m a 90’s kid and I cannot recall a show that was like this, sure the majority of the shows I ACTUALLY remember (laughing at myself) growing up with, the main characters were often boys, but there were many girls with names, personalities, and such. Some examples Dorthy Anne from Magic Schoolbus, Pepper Ann, Francine from Arthur, etc.
Much more recently (around 3-4 years ago) I became a fan of a show that was designed around the idea of breaking the trend of girls being just sugar and tea-parties spearheaded by the brains behind shows like Powerpuff Girls and Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Lauren Faust called My Little Pony Friendship is Magic. Lauren wanted to seriously bring to the table the idea that there were many ways of “being a girl”. A girl can be smart, funny, serious, artistic, athletic, shy just like boys can. I think that what drew me to the show was the fun stories and the fact that there was a whole world to explore not just “the neighborhood” or “the school”. The well-made animation helped too, as did the discovery of the hugely diverse range of fan content from adorable fluff stories to deeply emotional animation to amazing works of art.