The use of the word "shocker" couldn't be more sarcastic. I thought from what I wrote, that was fairly obvious. Secondly, I wasn't envisioning some vicious, all-male yearbook staff tying each female student to the proverbial whipping post. Whether the staff was mostly comprised of males, females or it was even — a fact that you can't possibly know by comparing "yearbook staffs around that same era" — the captions are a product of the times, representative of the attitudes of the age.
Thought about writing this up; the photo made me SO sad. When I read it, there was no news yet that the person who left him had been found. I can't imagine leaving him tied like that, with that forlorn look on his face! I'm sure it will be a happy ending for him, though, because he will go to an owner who wants to care for and love him.
I've described a likely scenario. It doesn't mean my hope is that women are relegated to housework until the end of time. It's just one example of how things could happen. Women could also be in a lesbian household or men could be in a gay household; because I didn't paint that picture, it certainly doesn't mean that I'm not all for it. More power to whomever handles the laundry. According to the latest statistics I've seen, however, in a male/female couple, a woman does more housework.
We've disagreed on movies once before. We obviously have different tastes (in comedy, at least, which is what we disagreed on last time). I stand by what I said about the "love or hate" thing, as I've seen the film evoke extreme reactions from people, particularly the female population. While many males I know (and some females) love it. Obviously I'm not speaking for the world, I'm making a generalization.
While I certainly don't think it's some cinematic masterpiece nor is it even a favorite of mine, I think it definitely has redeeming factors: John Ritter's last performance, for one. Bernie Mac would be another, and I like the kid too. I think the film provides comic relief for some people who are unable to relate to your average, saccharine Christmas movie (although that's just my guess). AND, I think the facts about the Coen brothers were interesting and not "obvious."
While I certainly don't think it's some cinematic masterpiece nor is it even a favorite of mine, I think it definitely has redeeming factors: John Ritter's last performance, for one. Bernie Mac would be another, and I like the kid too. I think the film provides comic relief for some people who are unable to relate to your average, saccharine Christmas movie (although that's just my guess). AND, I think the facts about the Coen brothers were interesting and not "obvious."
So cheers to us disagreeing all down the line! :)