Modern Family

[QAF_Rocks]

Does anyone else watch Modern Family?

I have to admit, while I like the show, I've been increasingly disenchanted by their portrayal of women and girls. The last episode (with the stereotypical depiction of menstruation) really struck a sour note with me.

Of the female characters on the show, Haley is portrayed as a brainless ditz. Alex is intelligent, but in previous seasons has been pressured to conform to gender and relationship stereotypes (wearing a dress, going to a dance) and her first kiss was forced on her. Gloria and Claire apparently do not have jobs or careers, even though their children are teenagers.

I know the humor tends toward broad stereotypes, and I see no reason for them to be uber-PC, but these things bother me.

[2xx1xy1JD]

It's funny and the writing is great.

I thought the last episode was over-exaggerated - but laughed anyway. It got my hubby freaked out, which made me laugh even more.

[QAF_Rocks]

I didn't think it was one of their better episodes, but I did chuckle at some of the scenes.

When the show first started, I found it funnier than I do now. They do still have some very good episodes, but others are not quite as amusing. I was also slightly bothered by the virginity episode a few weeks ago.

[happy atheist]

Claire is running for office. Town council, or something like that.

[teddybear]

Aaron and I watch nearly every week, he is especially devoted to the show. We find it amusing most of the time and Aaron always says I remind him of Cam. LOL

[Beeks]

Modern Family makes me die with nearly every episode.

That said, the period one did bug me a little too.

[crazyforkate]

Here's this week's recap on the FJ blog:

http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... ow-factor/

[crazyforkate]

Recap for this week's episode is up on the FJ Blog:

http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... e-dunphys/

[duplessis3]

I liked the earlier episodes better, and then the whole one spouse not working / dizzy dame thing got to me.

[crazyforkate]

Recap: http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... flip-flop/

[crazyforkate]

This week, everybody lies and we get a new, wonderful version of Phil: http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... areer-day/

[crazyforkate]

The family congregates at a roller rink, where tensions run surprisingly high: http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... 2-my-hero/

[crazyforkate]

This week, the family ponders competition in the strangest of ways: http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... ople-play/

[crazyforkate]

In the Season 4 finale, a sad event leads to a gathering of Pritchetts in a far-off state:

http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... ht-gracie/

[crazyforkate]

Part 1 of the season premiere. I can't give anything away. I just can't.

http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... st-summer/

[crazyforkate]

Part 2, more banal but still fun:

http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... irst-days/

[crazyforkate]

Episode 3. A funeral, a scheme, a fight, and a priest:

http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... rrys-wife/

[crazyforkate]

This week, everyone is way too sensitive:

http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... rm-strong/

[Lillybee]

My problem with this show is Sofia V. I CAN NOT stand her voice.

[crazyforkate]

Episode 5 - Everyone gets ready for a night out. Only no one is ready. Yes, they ripped off Friends. And yes, the result is still pretty good.

http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... late-show/

[crazyforkate]

This week, wedding planning and nannies - excuse me, mannies - and dating plague our fearless family:

http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... -the-help/

[crazyforkate]

Tonight, the whole family gathers at a fair, each with their own agendas (or simply an enormous number of stuffed animals):

http://blog.freejinger.org/worldly-dist ... -remember/

[happy atheist]

For some reason I find Lily's bitchiness hilarious.

Also "I've seen their Manny. You look nothing like him." was a great line.

[Stephanie66]

For some reason I find Lily's bitchiness hilarious.

Also "I've seen their Manny. You look nothing like him." was a great line.

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who plays Lily, is the daughter of comedian Amy Anderson, so there's that. I think she comes by it naturally. And her mom is Korean, BTW.

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/re ... 99283.html

[crazyforkate]

Agreed, both Lilys have been hysterically funny. The baby had this wonderful deadpan look on her face in the midst of comedic chaos, while Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is hilariously snarky.