Last week’s New Girl introduced a plus size character – Elizabeth – and they did it in exactly the right way. She wasn’t on for long, but it seems like we will be seeing more of her. I can’t say in advance that they will always handle her character as well as they are now, … Continue reading
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@JimmyFallon: Fat Jokes Don’t Sell Ice Cream
You guys know I love Jimmy Fallon a whole lot. I think he’s incredibly talented and funny, his show is one of my faves, and his monologues usually hit it out of the park…except for the whole tendency to tell fat jokes that aren’t even very funny. They’re usually aimed at people I don’t like very … Continue reading
Thank You, New Girl, For Skipping The Cheap Shot Fat Jokes
I probably would have loved New Girl regardless – I mean it’s Zooey Deschanel and a good plot and cute, funny co-stars, what’s not to love? But the refreshing lack of obvious, cheap shot fat jokes has earned this sitcom a double thumbs up in my book. Perhaps it’s because the character of Schmidt – … Continue reading