on classic television?
Crazy?
Gomez and Morticia had shared interests (fencing) but supported each others separated interests (her unusual gardening, his "Zen Yogi"), they were openly affectionate and expressed appreciation for one another, they never belittled one another, were never condescending to one another, never schemed behind each other's backs.
They each took an active role in their children's rearing and took an active interest in their children's activities.
Their extended family also helped with the children, passed on family tradition, and did not undermine the marriage.
I think they were ideal. Creepy? Kooky? Mysterious? Spooky? Sure. But a loving and mutually respectful family.
2007-12-02 16:12:57 · 27 answers · asked by Gnu Diddy! 5 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
They’re creepy and they're kooky,
Mysterious and spooky,
They’re all together ooky,
The Addams Family.
Their house is a museum.
When people come to see 'em
They really are a screa-um.
The Addams Family.
The family pets got a bum deal, though. The best thing about them was that they weren't consumers or slaves to fashion. Morticia wore the same darn thing every day and so did the kids and Uncle Fester. Gomez had a wardrobe; kind of unfair.
I still like I Love Lucy better.
C. :)!!
2007-12-02 16:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Agree.
I was fond of the affection and romance that was always shared between Gomez and Morticia, even after having a family, how accepting they were of each others interests (as you stated) and attitudes/personalities.
Some of the above mentioned as well, the respect and loving attitude towards elders (and extended family, particularly the uncle and grandmama's participation), also - they had their own kind of family structure that worked for them, not adjusting to what their society considered to be an "ideal family", among other things.
2007-12-02 22:49:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
lol what an ace question! It's amazing what you can find sociology articles on...
"In the Fall of 1964, America was introduced to two television families of monsters: ABC's The Munsters and CBS's The Addams Family. Both shows functioned as a critique of the suburban nuclear family as embodied in the 1950s television sitcom. They parodied the conventions of the suburban sitcom to undermine its image. In doing so, they brought into question the social norms, values and ideologies of the mid-century American family. These shows were deeply appealing to the TV audience because they satisfied the ubiquitous desire to be "normal", while giving reign to the need to be different. While alluding to the threatening break-down of the family and the invasion of counter-culture, they made such notions non-threatening" (Morowitz, 2007)
2007-12-03 01:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by Steve D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
LOL - yes, you are correct. I always felt the love between Gomez and Morticia and their love for their children. Definitely a well-functioning family.
They also held respect for the elders in their family and did not put them into nursing homes.
All in all, they're a great role model!
2007-12-02 21:22:25 · answer #4 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you're right. It's pretty cool you pointed that out. A family need not be mainstream "normal", nor should they always have to be without conflict. But standing up and supporting each other, that's what family's all about.
In that respect, the Addams family surely hit the bullseye. They have their conflicts, but their family dynamics are very healthy. They voice out their opinions to each other, open to each other, and more than anything, love and stand-up for each other.
2007-12-02 16:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by e1_86 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No matter how the acted, they where a great family, never saw them argue, Gomez and Morticia showed great love for each other, and for their children, they where kind, friendly, you made a good point, made me think, I agree 100% with you, keep them commming.
2007-12-02 16:22:44 · answer #6 · answered by RucoRico 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are absolutely correct! They were the ideal family, at least from an emotional perspective.
It's funny that you ask this question - for 20 years now I've thought that they were better role models that the Cleaver family.
2007-12-03 00:38:17 · answer #7 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I loved that show. I couldn't agree with you more. Gomez and Morticia kept the romance going even when they already have children, and yes, they did have a good relationship with their children.
2007-12-02 16:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anathema Device 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Excellent points. Never thought of it that way.
Bingbing: Scooby Doo is not from the '80s. It's been around since the '60s.
2007-12-02 19:33:30 · answer #9 · answered by ChefBoy_OK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I have always thought this!!!
Although, morticia and gormez have kids, they are still really romantic and in love.
Also, the kids play together and the extended family are included.
2007-12-04 01:46:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋