The Frankie Foster discussion thread
 

This thread is for discussions about Frankie; her life, her job, her hobbies, etc. Think of it as an "intellectual" thread; posts about why we like her should go in the Frankie Foster appreciation thread, to be started shortly. :frankiesmile:

We had been talking about whether or not Frankie plays video games, so let's pick up where we left off in the old thread. I can't really say much on this, as I don't play video games other than the Sims 2, but they strike me as something she'd get into, perhaps more out of necessity than anything else. What with all the work she has to do in the house, she'd probably be reluctant to travel too far away, or for too long, lest disaster strike; video games would, I think, be a great way to have some fun without being away from either home or job. Which ones she'd get into is another matter; not long-term games, I don't think, nor do I think she'd get much out of combat-oriented games, either. You guys know more about this than I do; what's your opinion?

I touched about this in the old thread too (of which I do want to say sorry if I ever contributed to anything that happened), but I never found Frankie to be a hardcore gamer and by hardcore, I mean like games like Sims or RPGs, or combat games like Ghost recon etc.

To me, I think Frankie would like simple games like blasters or something like that. I personally think she spends most of her online time chatting to her friends, I think this would probably explain why we don't see much of her friends or hear much of them.

I also think this because Frankie is almost constantly confined to Fosters, outside of her living there, her job makes it nearly impossible for her to leave that often outside of simple food runs. I believe Frankie spends alot of time chatting with her friends which could also lend to the insecurity thing.

I mentioned this before about how I thought Frankie felt a little insecure about her cooks as per her vastly dazzling assortment of clothes that she wasted on the jack ass Dylan in "Frankie my dear". That, and the whole commentary thing from the DVD but that's kind of another issue.

Anyways that's how i feel about it and I just wanted to say I'm happy to be apart of this new Frankie thread.

Love the new Frankie thread, Cass!:frankiesmile: Anyway, I think Frankie would be more of a casual gamer. We know that she played that game in "Bye Bye Nerdy", so due to that and her busy life, I would say that she probably plays the "pck-up and play" type games. I think she's wouldn't feel that she has the time time to play anything that takes a timely investment like an RPG. Of course, by all we know, she could be an avid Sims player.;)

She'd probably play Flash games on the net. If she didn't have the time for other games (like Grand Theft Auto or Doom), she'd play the Flash online games.

This may be wishful thinking, but I think Frankie would enjoy the Pokemon games. They're awesome fun, plus, she willingly works with IFs all day, I can assume she has a soft spot for them.

Another way she might relax and unwind is by simply watching TV. We know Frankie watches The Loved And The Loveless, but other than that I don't know if she'd get into soap operas that much; it'd be hard to keep up with the storyline if she missed an episode, and you know she'd miss at least one every week (and we all know why :blooevil: )

I noticed that Frankie is also athletic (from her Coco Card, and the way she demonstrated to Bloo what her Grandmother did in BTB, ending with a split). She probably enjoys a game of softball, or even vollyball (beach type) every now and then.:frankiesmile:

I've always assumed she's fairly active, or at least doesn't mind a little exercise; stars know she gets enough just by cleaning that huge house every day. I can't see her doing a job that involves sitting behind a desk all day; I'm sure she'd love the easier pace at first, but I think it would get on her nerves over time.

That is why she gave Herriman his old job back as house president!8D
(Plus a carrot bonus wouldn't cut it.):frankiesmile:

Maybe they could do an episode where she does get a job like that and eventually gets so bored that she starts wanting to scrub floors like she used to. Of course that would involve her quitting her job at Foster's for some reason, and she wouldn't do that, but still.

There's a way around that. Bloo, feeling unappreciated, decides to cook dinner for the house so he can bask in all the "thank you's". The residents get divided up between a few hundred temporary homes for a week or two while the biohazard crew cleans up after him. Frankie, being temporarily out of work, tries out various jobs and can't stand any of them for more than a day. :frankiemad:

The episode ends with Cheese wandering around the kitchen, saying "I like toxic waste". :cheesegrin:

Seriously, though, one does wonder what Frankie would be doing if Foster's closed down for whatever reason (hopefully because everyone finally got adopted), or if it had never opened at all. Nursing is my guess, or perhaps social work.

I could see her helping out in a retirement home or, like you said, Cassini, nursing. It would have to be something that would make use of her caring nature. Maybe even being a pre-school teacher or something.

I think if Foster's ever closed down the first thing she would do would be take a break. I'm sure as much as she loves Foster's, Frankie could seriously use a break from everything and just chill out for a while and enjoy her mature teen tears or young adult time while she has the chance.

I think she would also do similar job, helping out others. Maybe even like a teacher or helping out at a kindergarden or school. If she can handle Bloo and weird and wacky imaginary creatures day in and day out, I think she has the heart and the skills to take care of some children.

Also I don't know why, but for some reason I could totally see her making a hilarious little sports coach for like baseball or something. It's really random I know but I think with her attitude and DEFINITELY her temper, she could really motivate one hell of a sports team into action.

I think her job keeps her fit.:P
It's a tough job cleaning a huge butt house like Fosters.

LOL Cassini. "I like toxic waste".

Well, she's built more like a volleyball player (indoor or outdoor) than a softball player. She would have a sizable strike zone, unless she had a very compact batting stance.

Her listed height would likely force her to play in the back row or "libero" position on a good, competitive volleyball team.

From what I've actually seen on the show, she obviously knows her way around the computer. Perhaps she visits sites such as this to discuss Fakeout or whatever that band is called.

One does wonder what websites she visits while online. I assume they reflect her interests, both professional and personal, but the latter is open to debate. Movie and music sites? Game sites? Perhaps she pokes around on eBay and Amazon, looking for stuff for the house and for herself. I like to think that she knows of a site out there that connects Foster's with other homes for IF's, assuming that they exist. If she registers here, I hope the Spam section doesn't freak her out! 8D

Not quite as good as the classic "I like doo-doo!" but I was happy with it. :cheesegrin:

From what we saw in World Wide Wabbit, it appears as though she was attempting to make the Foster's site something of a connection point for IF care. Though I am reading a bit into it when I say that.

and who wouldn't the spam section freak out?

No one I know. :bloocross:

I think the site she was working on in WWW was solely about the house and getting the IF's adopted, and not part of a larger network, or at least wasn't yet connected to one. I don't recall seeing it since that episode so it may not get much traffic. I'll give her credit for creating the site to begin with; I doubt I could do it without a little help.

One could only imagine/hope/prey what Frankie would think if during all of her web browsing she managed to find her way over to this particular website.

:frankiesmile: I think she'd feel honored or at least a little embarassed.

I hope she'd like the Valentine's Day card I made for her. :frankiesmile:

Then again, if she registered, she could see what's in the Spam section... yeah, let's not think about that. 8D

Either way, I don't think she spends a great deal of time online, partly because she doesn't have much free time to begin with, partly because I think she's more "people-oriented", and would prefer a face-to-face conversation instead of a chat room, although her circumstances might not always permit that.

I think she would be a little turned off at first, thinking that were like those two guys from "Good Wilt Hunting". But I'm sure with time she would warm up to us. 8D
I noticed that at the end of "Cheese A Go Go" during the credits gag, Frankie was in an unfamiliar black car. It didn't look like Madam Fosters so I'm wondering if maybe, Frankie managed to get her own personal car? Heaven knows she deserves one and she shouldn't have to take the bus everywhere or always barrow her Grandmothers. That made me pretty happy.

I did not notice any difference - I thought she was in Mdm Foster's car. I will look at those end credits again. Hmmmmmm...:frankiesmile:

It could very well have been Madam Fosters car, but I haven't seen it in so long and it looked different to me. When I saw it the first thing that popped into my head was "When did, Frankie get herself a car?"8D

I think it simply depends on like with any fan boy or girl, how you approach the person your idolizing. Being yourself is the "smart thing" thing to do despite how uncool you may view yourself. Frankie isn't the kind of person to write you off by your looks or attitude, she's a "good inner" kind of gal.

The problem with Douglas and Adam was that they poured on the suck up factor and treated her like a goddess LITERALLY! If they had simply been a little nicer then the average guy would be, like the open door thing, pick up something she dropped, or offer money if she needs it for a payphone etc.

I think those kind of things would make a huge difference. I personally think she would maybe feel a little weirded out that so many people do admire her, but in the end, I think she would find it to be very "sweet of us" and that she, unlike most girls, would definitely tell you how much she appreciates your worth.

However, if we start groping her legs and kissing her feet, I have a feeling your gonna end up like Douglas and Adam and being viewed more as freaks then fans. Frankie is something special but she is also your average human girl, and that's the way you got to treat her, like the decent and honest human being that she is.

Not a love goddess, not "property", and CERTAINLY not a door mat.

Very good points, Mr.M and I totally agree. If I met Frankie (if she were real, of course) I would just be polite and act naturally. I can't say I would wow her with my words since I'm very shy and would likely fumble about the mouth.
I just wouldn't be able to talk to someone as easily in person as I can online. But I do open up after becoming comfortable with people. Who knows? Maybe, Frankie would find the shy ones cute.8D

Everyone has that problem Medi, not just you. Besides if you recall how Frankie acted on her date with Dylan, she was pretty bumbling and shy and nervous as the next person.

That's true. Thanks, Mr.M! 8D

Guys, I hate to say this, but this discussion probably would be better suited to the Appreciation thread. Not everyone wants to read about our feelings about Frankie. Let's try to stick to more fact-based topics in here and keep the more emotional stuff, like how Frankie might feel about her fans, in the Appreciation thread, m'kay? :frankiesmile:

I'm sorry, Cassini. I'll try harder to determine where my thoughts would be better suited.
I may be wrong, but did Frankie go through another slight design change this season? I only seen "Cheese A Go Go" once, but I was sure that there was something different about her designer. I think it was her ear pieces or her eyelashes. Again, maybe it's just that I haven't seen the show for a while before that.

We all do it, don't worry about it. ;)

I don't recall any design changes, but I've also seen CAGG only once, so it's definitely possible. Anybody else notice anything along those lines? The characters seemed to move more fluidly than in the past, but I noticed that mostly in Eduardo, not Frankie.

I just got done watching it a second time, Frankie really didn't look or appear to have anything different on her. I will say one thing, her hair sure looked a hell of a lot longer then I thought it was when she came to Louise's door at the end.

I also feel a bit better about the whole mess Frankie got into considering she had the chance to go home after she got the call from Madame Foster. At least she was able to go home, clean up, band aid it, and get all washed up.

That way when she left to pick up Madame Foster the next day, she was all cleaned up and feeling much better. I would have felt god awful if she had to come down to the police station right that second, looking like she did.

The police have probably seen her that way before. I have a feeling that wasn't the first time she's had to bail out Madam Foster. 8D :mfoster: :frankiemad:

And the scary thing is that she may end up like her at that age. They do say that character traits skip a generation.;) 8D Nah, I'm sure Frankie won't be eccentric like Madam Foster. I'm sure, Frankie will pick up the wisdom and craftiness but leave the kookiness at the door.

It would help if we knew something about the generation between her and Madam Foster but alas, we don't. There's certainly been a lot of speculation, I'll say that much, and there will no doubt be more. :frankiesmile:

Maybe you should check the screenshots for this episode.:frankiesmile:

I was quite happy with how big her role was in "Cheese A Go-Go". I think season 4 proved (to the the crew/CN) that she is an important & popular character.:frankiesmile:

I hope she has good season 4 sized roles through out season 5 & the rest of the show.

There are screenshots? I didnt know that. If I knew where they were I would check them out right away.:D

Screenshots for CAGG can be found here:

http://www.fosters-home.com/screengrabs/5-01GoGo.htm

Honestly, I can't find anything different about her appearance.

:wiltshock:

Sorry if this changes the topic a bit but that new avatar of yours Cass is AWESOME!

I never thought you'd change your avatar, not in a million years but boy that new one sure is amazing. That's my favorite fan drawing of Frankie too.

Extremely NICE! :)

Mr. Marshmallow is right, that new avy of yours is wonderful, Cas. And thanks for the link to the CAGG screen shots.:D