It’s hard to believe the 70s happened so long ago. It’s been almost 7 years now and can’t wait to relive it with you. It was a fun and psychedelic time; there was pot, cheese and some foreign kid in a basement. This show was so great it’s just weird they don’t try it again. I mean 90s nostalgia is huge. I don’t know what could possibly be holding them back.
Oh. Right
“That 70’s Show” debuted in 1998, and if I may be so bold, I blame it for all those “I Love the…” shows on VH1. Not them it was all bad, but “I Love the New Millennium”? WE haven’t had time to miss anything yet! Nostalgia can go fly a kite because I’m not Peter Pan and I’ve got college loans to pay back people! Now look:
Sorry for the episode but I just watched a Randy episode. HEY-YO! Honestly, even when Topher Grace was around, this program was always hit or miss for me. There are some very good stories being played out by broad stereotypes. I know she’s moved on to be pretty good, but Mila Kunis was intolerable in this program. I know we’re not trafficking in realism here, but “Jackie” approaches “Sheldon Cooper” levels of needing to be beaten to death with a hammer.
Other characters in the show were very realistic
Maybe not. They were relatable anyway. The perfect girl next door Donna was always more my speed. She played basketball, was down to earth and was funny. Add more points for foxy red head.
Here's the other girl to balance it out.
Her boyfriend was our neurotic protagonist Eric Foreman. This lanky and awkward “Star Wars” nerd somehow scored Donna. Eric was the “me” of the show. Neither of us know how to act socially, we fell into girls that “get us”, we’re lazy and we’re only nerds by choice really. I’m still not sure if I’m going to ruin my friend’s chemistry by moving to Africa.
I think I can speak for most “Eric” types when I say that we all have a Hyde. Mine is a hard headed straight edge kid, but the attitude is all the same. Hyde is hostile, anti-social, anti-establishment but somewhat loyal friend. Bonus points if yours smokes weed and wears sunglasses.
We also have a Kelso. Everyone has a Kelso. He may not become a cop or cheat on his girlfriend, but we all have a lovable buffoon. This role is normally used for comedy relief, but this show didn’t need it. They managed to balance enough to have every character get laughs. Outside of the main cast we also have an old stoner, Jim Gaffigan and the biggest one note in history:
This guy puts shark jumping on a whole new level. He started as quiet and sexually frustrated. He became a full on psychopathic sexual deviant. Then he swayed back to normal but remained an idiot. He was a very nice touch to the cast, but I never really had much need for him myself.
I don’t want to talk about the last season. How about we talk about the parents? Red and Kitty Foreman are just plain a good time. Then we can’t forget Bob.
Hey der Bob, wanna piece a pie?
He’s a ladies man. He pulled in some top quality betty. He’s I think character number four that was too stupid to actually be alive. Luckily his drunk neighbor Kitty and her husband helped him out. Red in fact gave great inspiration.
This show was a hit because people love pot and references to stuff. If we could just end it when they graduate I could live. Maybe even keep the summer Eric takes off. I’m bored and can’t find the picture I want. Watch the show. You’ll laugh.
