We Blame Roseanne

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We Blame Roseanne

This isn’t a recap show. It’s a cultural exploration, a dissection of learned behaviors and toxic patterns, and an examination of the intersection of historical events and entertainment. Because even though she may think she’s been erased from history, the fact is that her art and her public persona have influenced societal, familial, and political movements.It may be easier for some people to separate the art from the artist, but it’s impossible to ignore the larger impact when the artist decides to make their politics known. Art is inherently political, and while fictional liberties are taken, comedians who launch sitcoms based on their work are including some version of themselves in the writing.There are a lot of fans who label this as their comfort show and can relate to the Conner family because it reflects a lot of what they saw at home. Those same fans will also say that Roseanne’s current public persona “happened all of a sudden” and are convinced that she was red pilled after

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    The Magnification of Mediocre White Men

    In this episode, we talk about how we blame Roseanne for the magnification of mediocre white men, through the show onscreen and offscreen. Important links:Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male AmericaWhy does the world reward mediocre white men?Why are sitcom dads still so incompetent? Today's ParentJudd Apatow, Sarah Silverman, and Roseanne Barr Talk Judaism, F-bombs, and Radical FeminismSarah Michelle Gellar Speaks on Joss Whedon Trying to Ruin HerYouTubeThe Influence of American Television on Global Cultural NormsCreated and produced by Your Highness Media

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This isn’t a recap show. It’s a cultural exploration, a dissection of learned behaviors and toxic patterns, and an examination of the intersection of historical events and entertainment. Because even though she may think she’s been erased from history, the fact is that her art and her public persona have influenced societal, familial, and political movements.It may be easier for some people to separate the art from the artist, but it’s impossible to ignore the larger impact when the artist decides to make their politics known. Art is inherently political, and while fictional liberties are taken, comedians who launch sitcoms based on their work are including some version of themselves in the writing.There are a lot of fans who label this as their comfort show and can relate to the Conner family because it reflects a lot of what they saw at home. Those same fans will also say that Roseanne’s current public persona “happened all of a sudden” and are convinced that she was red pilled after

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Diana Krach

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