Emily in Paris

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know it’s meant to be a cutesy/fun/stereotypical show, but what drove me crazy is that the main character constantly assumed that everyone she encountered in Paris spoke English. That’s the ultimate sign of disrespect for French people. There’s an expectation that you should always, out of respect, ask a French person (in French) if they speak English before you launch into it. No wonder most of the characters hated her!

I think that’s the point of it. Calm down Frenchie

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know it’s meant to be a cutesy/fun/stereotypical show, but what drove me crazy is that the main character constantly assumed that everyone she encountered in Paris spoke English. That’s the ultimate sign of disrespect for French people. There’s an expectation that you should always, out of respect, ask a French person (in French) if they speak English before you launch into it. No wonder most of the characters hated her!

It is why Americans are called "the ugly American." We assume everyone worldwide speaks our language.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does Lily Collins still have an eating disorder? I agree, she's way too thin. Keep in mind that the camera puts 20 lbs on you.

Small frame and petite. Her mom is the same even in older age.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know it’s meant to be a cutesy/fun/stereotypical show, but what drove me crazy is that the main character constantly assumed that everyone she encountered in Paris spoke English. That’s the ultimate sign of disrespect for French people. There’s an expectation that you should always, out of respect, ask a French person (in French) if they speak English before you launch into it. No wonder most of the characters hated her!

I feel like she started every encounter with a Bonjour.

The reality is that most parisians do speak English...especially at hotels and restaurants. Touristy cities = English.

I find that the only parts of Paris that speak English are the touristy parts. Get just beyond the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th (iffy), 7th and 8th Arrondissements, they don't make English easy...even if they speak it. And I love Paris.

[Anonymous]

I loved the show! Despite a lot of things. Still, I hated to see the season end.

[Anonymous]

The main character is so, so annoying! I hated how she repeatedly went after the other character’s boyfriend and clearly thought she was being cute. I liked Mindy.

[Anonymous]

Worst. Show. On. Television. Un gros tas de merde fumant.

[Anonymous]

I didn't last 10 minutes. Unbearably trite. Like a high schooler wrote it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The main character is so, so annoying! I hated how she repeatedly went after the other character’s boyfriend and clearly thought she was being cute. I liked Mindy.

She also slept with pretty much anyone...

[Anonymous]

I thought it was a delight and confection. Shrug

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The main character is so, so annoying! I hated how she repeatedly went after the other character’s boyfriend and clearly thought she was being cute. I liked Mindy.

She also slept with pretty much anyone...

So did I. Some of us enjoy sex.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The main character is so, so annoying! I hated how she repeatedly went after the other character’s boyfriend and clearly thought she was being cute. I liked Mindy.

She also slept with pretty much anyone...

So did I. Some of us enjoy sex.

What does it have to do with you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a resident of the EU, I'm offended. It is very stupid, playing on absurd stereotypes. 'Real' French people are not like this, and I'm sure you would rush to assure me that real Americans are not, either.

OMG, real French people may not be like this but 99.9% of the Parisian population that I encountered were absolutely like this. The bakery lady correcting the French, the flower lady selling the crappy roses, the smugness of superiority. It is dead on and really the saving grace of the show.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know it’s meant to be a cutesy/fun/stereotypical show, but what drove me crazy is that the main character constantly assumed that everyone she encountered in Paris spoke English. That’s the ultimate sign of disrespect for French people. There’s an expectation that you should always, out of respect, ask a French person (in French) if they speak English before you launch into it. No wonder most of the characters hated her!

It is why Americans are called "the ugly American." We assume everyone worldwide speaks our language.

Except it’s not like all British people speak French so why blame Americans for English? Colonialism is to blame for English and that falls on the shoulders of the English. Ironically, there are plenty of other people in the world (outside of the US) that do not speak French either.

[Anonymous]

Just out of curiosity, do the people who say they enjoyed this typically watch Hallmark? It kind of gave me that vibe. I could only make it through three episodes.

Agreed with others -

Loved Mindy.

LOVED Gabriel.