Comments on: Ten things we can learn about life from American sitcoms

By: Expat Mum

Expat Mum — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:11:08 +0000

Funny – I used to wonder exactly that about Frasier. They never did explain what happened in their childhood to make them as pretentious as they were. Perhaps they were adopted and only found the dad in thir late twenties?

By: that Girl39

that Girl39 — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:50:10 +0000

I’d be interested to hear your take on Gossip Girl, Dirty Sexy Money and Lipstick Jungle! Please don’t tell me they’re not real…..

By: Brooklyn

Brooklyn — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:12:21 +0000

You could do a whole column on lessons about NYC from sitcoms. Here are just a few:

1. Young people with marginal incomes can afford spacious apartments, including amenities like a skylight and terrace. (Seinfeld being a notable exception.)

2. You can always get a parking spot right in front of your destination without having to cruise.

3. The subway is used rarely.

4. Every cop and prosecuting attorney can spend as much time as he or she wants on one case until it is solved or a final judgment is rendered.

By: Cocktails

Cocktails — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:43:26 +0000

What I learnt from American sitcoms is that all American boys are cute. Ricky Schroder, Jason Bateman, Michael J. Fox, Fred Savage, Kirk Cameron, Will Smith, Scott Baio… sigh…

Sadly, a subsequent visit to the States proved to be a bit of a let down in this area.