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120. They didn't last night --

Wed Mar 28, 2018, 12:32 PM

Mar 2018

I can’t get over the queasy feeling that they are gonna try and normalize Trumpism and paint everyone as sympathetic.

In fact, knowing in advance that she would be a Trump voter, I was pleasantly surprised at the way it was handled. Ultimately, it was a bit more neutral --- or both sides given more or less equal weight with a slight edge to Clinton -- than I'd expected.

I have no idea how future episodes will go, but here's the basic premise: Rosanne favored Trump, Jackie favored Clinton but got so bullied by Rosanne with horror stories of what a Clinton presidency would be that she voted for Stein and of course blamed herself for Trump's win. (I don't think the names Trump and Clinton were ever mentioned, but Stein's was.)

I enjoyed it and will continue to watch. MY one criticism was that some of her delivery was a little stiff and wooden, with a contrived feeling. But maybe she'll loosen up.

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Interesting-- Tom Arnold Reviews 'Roseanne' Reboot: If I Can Watch, So Can You [View all] hlthe2b Mar 2018 OP

No thanks! Iliyah Mar 2018 #1

+1 OnDoutside Mar 2018 #2

Might you actually read my post before the snarky response? I acknowledge why many will not hlthe2b Mar 2018 #4

Roseanne was considered or is one of the greatest standups of all time, and LAURIE METCALF Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #26

I'll wait for the Laurie Metcalf spin-off. Baitball Blogger Mar 2018 #37

Confusing art with poltics. Doesnt matter what Laurie's character says or does or Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #38

greatest stand up? edhopper Mar 2018 #39

Ask any stand up comedian of the era or now even. This is not something I made up. Eliot Rosewater Mar 2018 #40

I saw her stand up in the 80s edhopper Mar 2018 #42

I so agree on Metcalf B2G Mar 2018 #119

I like everyone else .... FarPoint Mar 2018 #27

Knock yourself out. tazkcmo Mar 2018 #3

Had you taken the time to read the post, I set that argument out myself. hlthe2b Mar 2018 #5

I read your post tazkcmo Mar 2018 #19

I said that both I and Arnold laid out the reasons why Rosanne and her pro-Trump views hlthe2b Mar 2018 #21

Or tazkcmo Mar 2018 #34

once again you miss the point hlthe2b Mar 2018 #35

No, you did. tazkcmo Mar 2018 #41

no... hlthe2b Mar 2018 #43

You've accused several people on here of not reading the article Bradshaw3 Mar 2018 #78

I appreciate your hlthe2b Mar 2018 #84

Thank you for the article. I will not watch this. n/t phylny Mar 2018 #6

Understand, but thank you for being polite. I found the article interesting even despite my disdain hlthe2b Mar 2018 #7

I'd actually watch if the title character wasn't in it. Blue_Adept Mar 2018 #8

Sounds as though there will be majority emphasis on Sarah Gilbert's character rather than Roseanne hlthe2b Mar 2018 #9

My main impetus to watch is to see how they handled the Two Beckies Blue_Adept Mar 2018 #14

The first actress to play Becky is playing her in the reboot oberliner Mar 2018 #47

I used to love Roseanne (the show) lillypaddle Mar 2018 #10

I can look forward to her views being ridiculed by the rest of the actors/characters hlthe2b Mar 2018 #12

I really see a wealth of jokes just ready for the making and that can go for both sides. Kirk Lover Mar 2018 #54

Nope. Can't. Iggo Mar 2018 #11

I don't think people question how good the show will be JI7 Mar 2018 #13

No. Dawson Leery Mar 2018 #15

I appreciate that and especially that your disdain was NOT directed towards me just for posting hlthe2b Mar 2018 #16

It just makes some feel superior. cwydro Mar 2018 #100

I'll be watching! yallerdawg Mar 2018 #17

yes.. agree with that. Who among us agreed with Archie Bunker's character? hlthe2b Mar 2018 #18

I cant xait. But, ive never seen such a ghostsinthemachine Mar 2018 #20

Never watched the original...definitley won't be watching the reboot. sdfernando Mar 2018 #22

This Johonny Mar 2018 #23

"Never watched the original...definitely won't be watching the reboot." LenaBaby61 Mar 2018 #86

Thanks for this article. rurallib Mar 2018 #24

I think Roseanne came out for Trump because of this show. mr_liberal Mar 2018 #25

oh, I think she's committed to her lunacy... hlthe2b Mar 2018 #28

Her interview with Kimmel was a part of the act. Its fake. mr_liberal Mar 2018 #36

How do you know this? nt Kirk Lover Mar 2018 #55

A little different take on why I probably won't watch it dameatball Mar 2018 #29

a thoughtful commentary... hlthe2b Mar 2018 #30

I never thought those folks on RoseAnne were dumb....far from it and they were not portrayed that Kirk Lover Mar 2018 #46

I agree. But I think they boosted the idea that it was okay to be. It caught on. dameatball Mar 2018 #48

Arnold's article seems intent on trying to make a rehatched sitcom into some procon Mar 2018 #31

Dont think I can watch. PoorMonger Mar 2018 #32

They didn't last night -- RandomAccess Mar 2018 #120

Look at everyone talking about the new show askyagerz Mar 2018 #33

I was not allowed to watch the original (I was a kid then) crazycatlady Mar 2018 #44

The old show looked repulsive to me . So a reboot isn't something I would check out lunasun Mar 2018 #45

I liked the original show until it jumped the shark. Didn't watch in the later years..but there Kirk Lover Mar 2018 #49

Tom Arnold was so awful on that show oberliner Mar 2018 #50

Naaah....... BigOleDummy Mar 2018 #51

Um, yes I could Downtown Hound Mar 2018 #52

I didn't watch it the first time around. jalan48 Mar 2018 #53

I enjoyed the article... Mike Nelson Mar 2018 #56

We saw and had a conversation with Sara Gilbert at The March Upthevibe Mar 2018 #57

cool; i wish her character on the new show was gay though. i'll give it a try. nt TheFrenchRazor Mar 2018 #58

Love what he said about Laurie Metcalf who was mountain grammy Mar 2018 #59

Didn't like that shit the first time around, definitely not interested now. n/t X_Digger Mar 2018 #60

Politico has a good article about the show: tblue37 Mar 2018 #61

that was good article... Sounds like Jackie may fire up on Roseanne for her views. hlthe2b Mar 2018 #75

This show's revival is just one shitpile of conflicting feelings Tarc Mar 2018 #62

Tom has a lot of time on his hands to watch TV. Or as we say in Hollywood, "He's available, still." TeamPooka Mar 2018 #63

No thank you. CentralMass Mar 2018 #64

30 years later... lame54 Mar 2018 #65

This is how I like to remember Roseanne area51 Mar 2018 #66

That's a heck of a lot more disrespectful than silently taking a knee. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2018 #73

I am not watching it as she pumps up President Spanky. Demsrule86 Mar 2018 #67

I have a thing about reboots to begin with vercetti2021 Mar 2018 #68

I dont know if its a publicity set up... Whiskeytide Mar 2018 #69

Thanks for the article. cwydro Mar 2018 #70

thanks for the promo scarytomcat Mar 2018 #71

I hope the show flops. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2018 #72

I usually see you being more thoughtful hlthe2b Mar 2018 #74

Roseanne Barr has hitched her star to Trump and I hope she "reaps the whirlwind". DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2018 #79

Oh ffs. cwydro Mar 2018 #90

I regret my refusal to validate Roseanne Barr and her Trump loving ways makes you so upset. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2018 #91

with you on that DSB edhopper Mar 2018 #93

Mr. Hopper, get a load of this DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2018 #94

loathsome edhopper Mar 2018 #95

Maybe they're just misguided or have a momentary lapse in judgement. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2018 #96

#BoycottRosanne LovingA2andMI Mar 2018 #76

+1 DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2018 #92

No possible way I would waste a nano second of my life watching that bullshit onecaliberal Mar 2018 #77

I'd be interested to see it janterry Mar 2018 #80

No, Ill be working ck4829 Mar 2018 #81

Nobody here deserves that scorn.. least of all DUers hlthe2b Mar 2018 #82

Everyone else is anyone, not just DUers ck4829 Mar 2018 #83

I share that opinion about Trumpsters. This is a discussion of a show that might, just might hlthe2b Mar 2018 #85

the quote that says it all DonCoquixote Mar 2018 #87

Yup... couldn't agree more. hlthe2b Mar 2018 #88

Hard pass. BlueStater Mar 2018 #89

This is fascinating to me. I don't watch ANY television but Netflix and DVD. hunter Mar 2018 #97

--Just a few minutes into the Roseanne show and already I love it. nt tblue37 Mar 2018 #98

Good to hear. And yet, you still remain anti-Trump--Go figure. hlthe2b Mar 2018 #99

Yeah. I'm not seeing what all of the hate is about. GoCubsGo Mar 2018 #101

It's not the show itself people have a problem with. It's roseanne barr in real life JI7 Mar 2018 #104

After reading thru the posts- no. Butterflylady Mar 2018 #102

In the midst of a reality-show presidency... The Blue Flower Mar 2018 #103

I said I wasnt going to watch Clarity2 Mar 2018 #105

So there is no both sides are equal tone to it ? JI7 Mar 2018 #106

There were both sides Clarity2 Mar 2018 #109

This hlthe2b Mar 2018 #107

Im going to rewatch too Clarity2 Mar 2018 #110

Im camping right now. cwydro Mar 2018 #115

I am not watching. I know people who will, so can ask about it mvd Mar 2018 #108

It was great. B2G Mar 2018 #111

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Mar 2018 #118

If I can find something better to do so can you Retrograde Mar 2018 #112

.... hlthe2b Mar 2018 #113

Too bad it is on the night I sort my sock drawer. n/t retread Mar 2018 #114

Full Media Workshop to Help Normalize the Trump Administration! FSogol Mar 2018 #116

This is reason enough not to ever watch DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2018 #117

I don't support islamaphic, transphobic, racist, and misogynistic businesses obamanut2012 Mar 2018 #121

I have said in every single post I share the disdain for Roseanne. I will ALWAYS watch John Goodman hlthe2b Mar 2018 #122

I liked it thought show was funny marlakay Mar 2018 #123

thanks for your thoughts/review, marlakay. I hope you don't get attacked too. hlthe2b Mar 2018 #124

You have to have tough skin marlakay Mar 2018 #125

I never saw original. I like the re-boot Thunderbeast Mar 2018 #126

"For those who won't watch because of Barr's personal politics." DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2018 #127

I thought I would pass on this show, but "The Middle" wasn't on, so.... Rorey Mar 2018 #128