Odd Mom Out - My new obsession!

[Anonymous]

I thought it was okay, and I'll probably watch more. I'd like to see the writers add more depth to the in laws. I've definitely seen funnier takes on the old money (dharma and Greg; arrested development; the mom on the otherwise awful two and a half men).
One thing that odd to me about the show is that the character grew up on the UES, which has always been snooty and old money...you'd think an odd duck that grew up there would have more self awareness about the fact that she's different, and be less self conscious about it. Now, on the other hand, if someone like me had happened to marry into an old money UES family, I would be a total mess and constantly torn between trying to fit it and be liked, and rebelling and trying to still be a regular person.
And for those who said its a stereotype, pretty much all comedies are either stereotypes or inverted stereotypes--they rely on exxageration or mockery of expectations for humor. That's true even of the greats, like Seinfeld and Arrested Development. So I don't count that against a sit-com, unless it's offensively so.
I did think the gay bagel thing was a super weird joke. Gays are sweeter than regular folks? More fatty? (that seems unlikely...). Maybe more fun? They like other donuts more than they like bagels, whereas bagels like to snuggle up with bialys? I was totally perplexed by that joke.

[Anonymous]

I liked it and I really liked the lead actress. It is clearly over the top in terms of poking fun at everything, but it made me laugh.

I think the point is that even when you "should" fit in to a certain crowd, you often feel like you somehow stick out like a sore thumb. It's like the popular kids in high school who desperately hope that they will continue to fit in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Grossly stereotypical. I've lived UES and DC. I agree, the lead is a terrible actress, she can't carry this.

I suspect that's why you consider it stereotypical

Right because I've seen firsthand. She has turned her "enemy" moms into cartoon characters while showing how "real" she is. Now replace that with a minority group, race or ethnicity as the cartoonish stereotypes. It wouldn't be so hilarious would it?

In the UES the only color is green btw.

[Anonymous]

I just got around to watching this show last night and thought I'd weigh in. I really liked it! I found myself laughing quite a bit and unlike many of you, enjoyed the lead character. I found the fact that she isn't an actress to be refreshing and thought she did a great job - very kooky but endearing. I loved the scene after she got her facial and was gazing at her dewy skin in the mirror.

The underwear scenes were a little weird, only because I know of no one who hangs out around their kids wearing only underwear, but it was kind of funny. Her doctor friend reminded me of a Jewish Rory Gilmore. Doctor's needy new boyfriend was so creepy!

Thought the spinning instructor was a hilarious composite of overly tanned, way too skinny fitness nuts, especially the "superstar" trainers. Dead on.

I think comedy is certainly subjective, but it seems like those of you who hated it are taking it a bit too seriously. It's just a tongue-in-cheek, light comedy - nothing to get worked up over. Overall, there were some very funny moments and I'm looking forward to what the next episode brings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just got around to watching this show last night and thought I'd weigh in. I really liked it! I found myself laughing quite a bit and unlike many of you, enjoyed the lead character. I found the fact that she isn't an actress to be refreshing and thought she did a great job - very kooky but endearing. I loved the scene after she got her facial and was gazing at her dewy skin in the mirror.

The underwear scenes were a little weird, only because I know of no one who hangs out around their kids wearing only underwear, but it was kind of funny. Her doctor friend reminded me of a Jewish Rory Gilmore. Doctor's needy new boyfriend was so creepy!

Thought the spinning instructor was a hilarious composite of overly tanned, way too skinny fitness nuts, especially the "superstar" trainers. Dead on.

I think comedy is certainly subjective, but it seems like those of you who hated it are taking it a bit too seriously. It's just a tongue-in-cheek, light comedy - nothing to get worked up over. Overall, there were some very funny moments and I'm looking forward to what the next episode brings.

I watched it, too, last night and agree with this - right down to the underwear part!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every time OP writes bravo she writes it BRAVO!!!! Sure.....This is in no way an endorsement of a scrappy show that is getting pretty tanked reviews out there. At least the ones BRAVO!!!! didn't pay for.

LOL maybe this post will get deleted too.

Actually, no she doesn't. Why are you so worked up about this? If you didn't like the show, why are you reading a thread about it? You seem to be obsessed with ripping the show apart for some reason.

[Anonymous]

I'm surprised at all the hate! I thought it was really funny. Also, I def do dance with my 3 year old in our underpants, but that's mostly because he hates pants and we don't force the issue on weekends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm surprised at all the hate! I thought it was really funny. Also, I def do dance with my 3 year old in our underpants, but that's mostly because he hates pants and we don't force the issue on weekends.

Yeah, but do you wear no pants around the house all the time? Because that's what I found odd about those scenes. A underwear dance party OK, but just hanging around in a t shirt and underwear is a little odd. And for the underwear dance party on the show, I believe the mom was the only one in underpants! Besides that, I liked it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^Yes! Or the scene where she goes on and on about how she never works out and proceeds to make herself a giant peanut butter sandwich?

PLEASE! She weighs about 100 pounds soaking wet.

If you want to cast a skinny chick, fine. That is cool with me. But please do not show me a size 0 mother of three and then try to tell me she gorges herself all day and never works out despite very visible muscle tone. It's borderline insulting to my intelligence.

+1

And the "relatable" scenes where she's eating donuts with her bff. Please. That woman does not eat donuts. I don't believe she actually eats anything.

[Anonymous]

I loved it! Will definitely keep watching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^Yes! Or the scene where she goes on and on about how she never works out and proceeds to make herself a giant peanut butter sandwich?

PLEASE! She weighs about 100 pounds soaking wet.

If you want to cast a skinny chick, fine. That is cool with me. But please do not show me a size 0 mother of three and then try to tell me she gorges herself all day and never works out despite very visible muscle tone. It's borderline insulting to my intelligence.

+1

And the "relatable" scenes where she's eating donuts with her bff. Please. That woman does not eat donuts. I don't believe she actually eats anything.

I am about the size of that actress and I eat cake and cookies pretty much every day. I'm a flabby size 4 or 6. I could be a tight size 2 or 4 if I exercised and cut down the carbs/sugar but I would not last 2 hours without processed sugar. I had a coffee and a caramel bar for lunch today (don't tell my kids). I'm sure if I lived among the gwyneths of the world on the UES or in LA, I would be considered hideously fat. Of course it's ridiculous, but that's why she's making fun of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^Yes! Or the scene where she goes on and on about how she never works out and proceeds to make herself a giant peanut butter sandwich?

PLEASE! She weighs about 100 pounds soaking wet.

If you want to cast a skinny chick, fine. That is cool with me. But please do not show me a size 0 mother of three and then try to tell me she gorges herself all day and never works out despite very visible muscle tone. It's borderline insulting to my intelligence.

+1

And the "relatable" scenes where she's eating donuts with her bff. Please. That woman does not eat donuts. I don't believe she actually eats anything.

I am about the size of that actress and I eat cake and cookies pretty much every day. I'm a flabby size 4 or 6. I could be a tight size 2 or 4 if I exercised and cut down the carbs/sugar but I would not last 2 hours without processed sugar. I had a coffee and a caramel bar for lunch today (don't tell my kids). I'm sure if I lived among the gwyneths of the world on the UES or in LA, I would be considered hideously fat. Of course it's ridiculous, but that's why she's making fun of it.

Oh! a flabby size 4 that can eat whatever she wants!!! wow!

[Anonymous]

I wanted to love this show as I love female leads. But I watched the first 3 episodes and Jill’s acting is awful. Others have told me the same, that they side more with the over the top rich a-holes than her. I do too. Sorry but she’s that bad. Maybe with an accomplished TV actress this show would’ve been good, her character would’ve had the know-how to be relatable. But her acting is so BAD it totally takes the viewer out of it.

Such a shame when people who don’t have the acting know-how INSIST on acting because some kiss up or family member told them they were “great”. The writing also tries waaaay too hard to be hip cool fun 20-something millenial-ish. Only this isn’t a show depicting millenials. Stop trying to be so desperate to shout that Mom’s are cool, just because they wear black nailpolish and walk around in their undies. Get a life Jill. Own you, not some desperado “I want to fit in” version of you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^Yes! Or the scene where she goes on and on about how she never works out and proceeds to make herself a giant peanut butter sandwich?

PLEASE! She weighs about 100 pounds soaking wet.

If you want to cast a skinny chick, fine. That is cool with me. But please do not show me a size 0 mother of three and then try to tell me she gorges herself all day and never works out despite very visible muscle tone. It's borderline insulting to my intelligence.

+1

And the "relatable" scenes where she's eating donuts with her bff. Please. That woman does not eat donuts. I don't believe she actually eats anything.

I am about the size of that actress and I eat cake and cookies pretty much every day. I'm a flabby size 4 or 6. I could be a tight size 2 or 4 if I exercised and cut down the carbs/sugar but I would not last 2 hours without processed sugar. I had a coffee and a caramel bar for lunch today (don't tell my kids). I'm sure if I lived among the gwyneths of the world on the UES or in LA, I would be considered hideously fat. Of course it's ridiculous, but that's why she's making fun of it.

If you're going to post your size, you need to post what store you are that size at as a point of reference. I recommend using Loft as a reference, because 99.9% of the women in the DC area have a pair of Loft work pants. For example, I am a size 6 in Loft pants, which is really a size 10. I am kind of chunky.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^Yes! Or the scene where she goes on and on about how she never works out and proceeds to make herself a giant peanut butter sandwich?

PLEASE! She weighs about 100 pounds soaking wet.

If you want to cast a skinny chick, fine. That is cool with me. But please do not show me a size 0 mother of three and then try to tell me she gorges herself all day and never works out despite very visible muscle tone. It's borderline insulting to my intelligence.

+1

And the "relatable" scenes where she's eating donuts with her bff. Please. That woman does not eat donuts. I don't believe she actually eats anything.

I am about the size of that actress and I eat cake and cookies pretty much every day. I'm a flabby size 4 or 6. I could be a tight size 2 or 4 if I exercised and cut down the carbs/sugar but I would not last 2 hours without processed sugar. I had a coffee and a caramel bar for lunch today (don't tell my kids). I'm sure if I lived among the gwyneths of the world on the UES or in LA, I would be considered hideously fat. Of course it's ridiculous, but that's why she's making fun of it.

And you realize a lot of people are now making fun of you right? Ive read some reviews and lots of comments and most people are saying the "mommy cult" characters are more interesting and way less assholish than the lead. This would be one example of why.