I was a black show that made black kids want to go to college to experience life on their own. I can honestly say I was influenced by it, but I didn't go to a hbcu. Still kind of regret that I didn't.
Alright ya'll can we talk seriously and honestly about the Cosby Show???
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I was a black show that made black kids want to go to college to experience life on their own. I can honestly say I was influenced by it, but I didn't go to a hbcu. Still kind of regret that I didn't.
Bougie ain't a term that Migos made up.
There was always a black bourgeoisie class in America. Cities like New York, Chicago, D.C., Atlanta, and New Orleans had plenty of these types of families.
There was always a black bourgeoisie class in America. Cities like New York, Chicago, D.C., Atlanta, and New Orleans had plenty of these types of families.
Cousin Oliver is that inexplicable kid added to the show's roster, usually in an attempt to liven up an aging cast with a character the younger demographics can (supposedly) relate to. However, such a character is likely to upset the dynamic of the show, especially since his only job is to be cute and innocently wisecracking. It's far too easy for the writers to miss "sweetly precocious" and tumble right into "overbearing and annoying", especially to the show's long-time fans (who don't see why this kid should be taking attention away from their favorite characters anyway). Depending on how deft the writers are at making him "lovable," Cousin Oliver can become a fan favorite or The Scrappy (or worse).
Sometimes Cousin Oliver is the logical result of a character's season-long pregnancy arc. Once the writers have exhausted the possibilities of new baby hijinks, the infant undergoes Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome so he can become a regular member of the cast. (Though this doesn't always make it better.) Compare Kid-Appeal Character, who is generally there from the beginning. If the addition is a literal cousin, see also Nephewism.
Often a form of Jumping the Shark.
Loved the Cisby Show as a kid growing up and love it now but unfortunately it reminds me of this kid that grew up with parents whose occupations were the same as the Huxtables but he wanted to hang in the hood got in over his head and was murdered for the BMW he got as a graduation gift by his newly found hood friends.
that was cousin pam and you know it
I wonder if Bill Cosby was trying to get at Phylicia Rashad like Martin was doing to Gina in those bed scenes
YA' THINK?!He had to, as beautiful as she was i know he made a few moves.
Did they actually have that song playing in the background, cause he was way off beat a lot. I've always wondered...
Me too i still remember getting brochures from some HBCU'S but opting to stay closer to home instead. I shake my head now as i think about it. I feel like i got a good education but i missed out on that experience
Theo was an asshole too.. dude treated every girl he wanted like shit and wouldn't hesitate to hop over his girl for some new chick he saw across the room.
He was also entitled like a motherfucker..dude would say shit ONLY a person with rich parents would say.
this nigga had the audacity to ask for his punishment so he could go to a party that saturday this is AFTER being involved in a police chase and had to be picked up at a precinct.
The way they reacted to was bullshit especially when you compare it to the classic Vanessa and the Wretched and Big Fun episode where Claire literally jumped in her shit with both feet!
He was also entitled like a motherfucker..dude would say shit ONLY a person with rich parents would say.
this nigga had the audacity to ask for his punishment so he could go to a party that saturday this is AFTER being involved in a police chase and had to be picked up at a precinct.
The way they reacted to was bullshit especially when you compare it to the classic Vanessa and the Wretched and Big Fun episode where Claire literally jumped in her shit with both feet!
that time we KNEW theo had watched TOO MUCH PORN!!
DAFUQ HE THINK WAS GOING TO HAPPEN? THOSE TWO GIRLS WOULD FUCK HIM AFTER LUNCH??
DAFUQ HE THINK WAS GOING TO HAPPEN? THOSE TWO GIRLS WOULD FUCK HIM AFTER LUNCH??
Fresh Prince.
And 227 and Family Matters are closer in talent and entertainment value than many of us give credit for.
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