Frankie - Page 29 - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

taranchula · 09-24-2006, 02:00 PM

Well that's your opinion there gents, and there is nothing that myself and anyone else can do to change it.

But all I am just saying is that all things are subjective, that episode of Foster's in particular, yeah, you guys hated how Frankie was treated there, that's not a secret. But on the other hand, other people may have gleened some humor out of what was happening.

Mr. Marshmallow · 09-24-2006, 02:12 PM

If you dislike Frankie or enjoy that kind of humor (bashing I mean) then that's all well in good, but it's hard even for me to like any episode that purposely goes out of it's way to "get" someone. Which is really what happened here from start to finish.

I've seen the same thing happen in Pokemon, Ranma 1/2, Ben 10, Extreme Ghostbusters, Sailor Moon, Digimon, and others. Even if I hate the character, it annoys the crap out of me when an episode purposely tries to destroy someone. And every gag and every punchline revolves around making that char feel worse.

Also sometimes it is the writers intention to make the character suffer. Perfect example: in Batman Beyond a female char called Maxine is introduced into the show that knows Terry/Batman's true identity and kinda forces her way onto the team. The writers on the show admitted to disliking Maxine.

Maxine was only put in to satisfy female viewers. In one episode, they actually had the elderly Bruce Wayne set up a situation that more or less "screws" Maxine in the end. That was put in to basically get back at the character. I'm not saying it's the same thing here, but it has happened.

But like I said before, humor at someone else's misery is all well in good when it is done to be funny. Frankie going insane over a cookie obsession and getting herself stuffed and on the verge of barfing, funny and weird. Frankie getting verbally trashed by EVERYONE with no payback for Goofball....

Not cool. But that's just me, and being a Frankie fan isn't my soul reason for feeling this way, this episode was out to get Frankie whether I like her or not.

Medikor · 09-24-2006, 06:45 PM

Well, Some plusses did happen in the end for Frankie. Like I said, she learned that she isan't taken for granted. Goofball didan't get to stay at Foster's, and Bloo was shown as an idiot at the end. But I'm sure Frankie woulda't have gone thrue so much trouble if she just took everyone's word for it, and accepted Goofball as an imaginary friend (I'm sure anyone would assume he was just a kid in disguise).
I may be mistaken, but dosa't every character get an episode like this? I mean, Mr. Harriman (He only work's Frankie so hard because he KNOWS she'll be his boss someday

) get's his every once in a while. I love Frankie, but I still enjoyed "Imposters". I thought it was a funny episode, and it did give us more of our favorite character.

I know many of you don't like it. That's cool. No one said you had to. Sorry if I made any of you angry.

Voxxyn · 09-25-2006, 04:05 AM

I'm not at all angry. It's fine if you think different; and I'm happy that you at least found enjoyment in that episode.

And I have to say this: if Craig, Lauren or anyone else from the staff happen to actually read what we say here, I hope that they don't take the last few posts of this thread personally. I have nothing but great respect for them, and I genuinely enjoy most of what they do. The writing and the animation is some of the best I've seen on a "silly kids' show" in a very long time. And whether they intend it or not--they've created characters that are easy to love and get attached to.

I hope they're able to tell apart the "MAKE BLOO A NICE GUY! MAKE EVERYTHING HAPPY!" fanatics on TV.com from us people here who genuinely appreciate and love what they're trying to do, even if not everything makes everybody happy.

Medikor · 09-25-2006, 07:59 AM

That's where I think the magic of this show and it's characters comes from. Lauren and Craig love this show. It's their baby. And they have made some truely timeless and memorable characters. Frankie being one of them.

Cassini90125 · 09-26-2006, 05:40 PM

I had to do this, because she's the best:

Not too bad for a program that came out in 1995.

taranchula · 09-26-2006, 06:28 PM

That looks like a Las Vegas marqee...

Now appearing at the Rainbow Room, It's Frances Foster's one woman show: FRANKIE! FRANKIE! FRANKIE!

Cassini90125 · 09-26-2006, 06:32 PM

Well, if anyone ever deserved to have her name up in lights...

billytheskink · 09-26-2006, 06:52 PM

nicely done, though it makes me a bit nauseus looking at it for a while.

Cassini90125 · 09-26-2006, 07:54 PM

It is a little loud, I'll admit that. I'd been experimenting with the border for awhile when I realized that it was surrounding nothing but a black rectangle, and it needed a centerpiece. Frankie was the first thing that came to mind (big surprise), so I capped her pic on the CN site, placed her in the frame, and added the caption. Trust me, I'll come up with better stuff over time.

09-24-2006, 02:00 PM	#281
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	Well that's your opinion there gents, and there is nothing that myself and anyone else can do to change it. But all I am just saying is that all things are subjective, that episode of Foster's in particular, yeah, you guys hated how Frankie was treated there, that's not a secret. But on the other hand, other people may have gleened some humor out of what was happening. __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~

09-24-2006, 02:12 PM	#282
Mr. Marshmallow Not-So-Hopeless Romantic Gotta love being in love Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 1,924	If you dislike Frankie or enjoy that kind of humor (bashing I mean) then that's all well in good, but it's hard even for me to like any episode that purposely goes out of it's way to "get" someone. Which is really what happened here from start to finish. I've seen the same thing happen in Pokemon, Ranma 1/2, Ben 10, Extreme Ghostbusters, Sailor Moon, Digimon, and others. Even if I hate the character, it annoys the crap out of me when an episode purposely tries to destroy someone. And every gag and every punchline revolves around making that char feel worse. Also sometimes it is the writers intention to make the character suffer. Perfect example: in Batman Beyond a female char called Maxine is introduced into the show that knows Terry/Batman's true identity and kinda forces her way onto the team. The writers on the show admitted to disliking Maxine. Maxine was only put in to satisfy female viewers. In one episode, they actually had the elderly Bruce Wayne set up a situation that more or less "screws" Maxine in the end. That was put in to basically get back at the character. I'm not saying it's the same thing here, but it has happened. But like I said before, humor at someone else's misery is all well in good when it is done to be funny. Frankie going insane over a cookie obsession and getting herself stuffed and on the verge of barfing, funny and weird. Frankie getting verbally trashed by EVERYONE with no payback for Goofball.... Not cool. But that's just me, and being a Frankie fan isn't my soul reason for feeling this way, this episode was out to get Frankie whether I like her or not. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/BionicSlime http://www.fanfiction.net/~nukem999

09-24-2006, 06:45 PM	#283
Medikor Robot Master I'm a bubble man! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,428	Well, Some plusses did happen in the end for Frankie. Like I said, she learned that she isan't taken for granted. Goofball didan't get to stay at Foster's, and Bloo was shown as an idiot at the end. But I'm sure Frankie woulda't have gone thrue so much trouble if she just took everyone's word for it, and accepted Goofball as an imaginary friend (I'm sure anyone would assume he was just a kid in disguise). I may be mistaken, but dosa't every character get an episode like this? I mean, Mr. Harriman (He only work's Frankie so hard because he KNOWS she'll be his boss someday ) get's his every once in a while. I love Frankie, but I still enjoyed "Imposters". I thought it was a funny episode, and it did give us more of our favorite character. I know many of you don't like it. That's cool. No one said you had to. Sorry if I made any of you angry. __________________

09-25-2006, 04:05 AM	#284
Voxxyn Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Zebes Posts: 1,069	I'm not at all angry. It's fine if you think different; and I'm happy that you at least found enjoyment in that episode. And I have to say this: if Craig, Lauren or anyone else from the staff happen to actually read what we say here, I hope that they don't take the last few posts of this thread personally. I have nothing but great respect for them, and I genuinely enjoy most of what they do. The writing and the animation is some of the best I've seen on a "silly kids' show" in a very long time. And whether they intend it or not--they've created characters that are easy to love and get attached to. I hope they're able to tell apart the "MAKE BLOO A NICE GUY! MAKE EVERYTHING HAPPY!" fanatics on TV.com from us people here who genuinely appreciate and love what they're trying to do, even if not everything makes everybody happy. Last edited by Voxxyn; 09-25-2006 at 04:07 AM.

09-25-2006, 07:59 AM	#285
Medikor Robot Master I'm a bubble man! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,428	That's where I think the magic of this show and it's characters comes from. Lauren and Craig love this show. It's their baby. And they have made some truely timeless and memorable characters. Frankie being one of them. __________________

09-26-2006, 05:40 PM	#286
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	I had to do this, because she's the best: Not too bad for a program that came out in 1995. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

09-26-2006, 06:28 PM	#287
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	That looks like a Las Vegas marqee... Now appearing at the Rainbow Room, It's Frances Foster's one woman show: FRANKIE! FRANKIE! FRANKIE! __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~

09-26-2006, 06:32 PM	#288
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	Well, if anyone ever deserved to have her name up in lights... __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

09-26-2006, 06:52 PM	#289
billytheskink Permanent Resident I'm Punk Rock... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 317	nicely done, though it makes me a bit nauseus looking at it for a while.

09-26-2006, 07:54 PM	#290
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,668	It is a little loud, I'll admit that. I'd been experimenting with the border for awhile when I realized that it was surrounding nothing but a black rectangle, and it needed a centerpiece. Frankie was the first thing that came to mind (big surprise), so I capped her pic on the CN site, placed her in the frame, and added the caption. Trust me, I'll come up with better stuff over time. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.