[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Mixed Couples on American TV

Sat May 11 18:13:28 UTC 2002

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<P> <B><I>moongirlk
<moongirlk at yahoo.com></I></B> wrote: 
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<P><TT>--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at y..., golden faile
<golden_faile at y...> wrote:<BR><BR>> There is
alot that I would say about this as a black woman, but
I <BR>will refrain from any comments that might be
offensive. Let's just <BR>say that some folks are
still narrow minded, so that producers have <BR>to
watch their step about what may be offensive to some
people. If <BR>you'd like to discuss this further I'd
be glad to, off-list.<BR>> Laila<BR>>
<BR>><BR>Laila, I don't think your comments would
be offensive. I agree with <BR>you, the powers
that be in TVland are both running scared from the
<BR>narrow minded of the world and, aside from being
scared, they're also <BR>suffering from the
narrow-mindedness themselves that stunts their
<BR>creativity as far as relationships go. It
just doesn't come <BR>naturally for them to view the
whole mix of a show's cast and say - <BR>hmmm - there
could be some chemistry here - without regard to
people <BR>looking different. </TT></P>
<P><TT></TT>It always happens this way in TVLand.
There will be a couple with chemistry and because of
their racial make-up they will be taken off (something
happens and they don't stick it out and end up
breaking up, or she/he moves etc.), and replaced with
a more acceptable love interest, It's
crap!!!It's because either the actors/producers
are uncomfortable due to hatemail and viewer backlash
or other reasons(personal). I've been watching this
happen for years and it bothers me because there are
many other aspects of relationships out in the world.I
was fortunate enough to be raised in a very diverse
area, made all types of friends and have been blessed
to have been around many different types of families
and have come to realize that yes there are a few
differences, but for the most part it's all the same.
However, most places in America are still very
segregated and closed minded. Anything that makes
people uncomfortable must be swept under the rug. We
can't grow as a society, or as people if we don't
force ourselves to challenge the things that make us
uncomfortable. </P>
<P>Laila</P>
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