I ran across this post on The Stranger's website. For those of you unaware of one of the best news sources of all time (ok maybe the greater northwest), The Stranger hails from Seattle.
This article is about "retarded" women on tv. Or rather, how the television programs portray women, to be, well, retarded. And by retarded the author is referring to reinforcing the stereotypes of women, and that "women are only interested in three things: believing whole-heartedly in psychics, boning cowboys, and getting married (preferably to a cowboy)".
With his list of show references, I can somewhat agree with him (although completely as a guilty pleasure, am extremely looking forward to Samantha Who? Hello Christina!).
Instead of "retarded" women, I would like to comment on the stereotypical marriages portrayed on tv. Kink of Queens for instance, although surprisingly funny, is an up and down conversation between beautiful wife, and the overweight, unmotivated husband. Ultimately the husband is a great guy, with a big heart, a want to succeed. He lives to make his family proud, but somehow can't do it without the guidance of his oh so wise wife. I can't think of the other shows which portray these same dynamics, but there are about 5 of them on re-runs daily. Which I happen to catch when im home, gorging on booze and television, rather than working out.
Since when did families consist of tight, fit, athletic, beautiful women, and homely men. Who decided its ok for husband to let themselves go? Im not talking about anyone in particular, but i find it a common trend in marriages around the country.
There is my 2cents, and I don't even know why im talking about this.