Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How has NO ONE mentioned the statutory rape? Emily had sex with Camilles younger brother who was only 17! If Emily was a man and the 17 year old a female, they would not laugh it off. That was awful!
Age of consent in France is 15.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I quit it when it got around to masturbation - in the every first episode. Shame on you Netflix. I thought my young kids might enjoy the new series. I missed any warning there might have been.
This annoyed me only because it was an otherwise simplistic show that would be appropriate for kids. To me, it came off like they threw in some adult themes in a ham-fisted attempt to level up a childish show. These elements seemed out of place against how silly everything else was, including the ridiculous stereotyping. They unnecessarily limited their audience, which, in light of the stereotyping, might be a good thing. (I also knew nothing about the show or the show writers when I started it. I was not watching with a kid so it was fine.) Whoever described it as the bag of candy you don't really like, but eat out of boredom or desperation, was spot on. This show was my candy corn.
Agreed that it was weird to show that yet not show the sex scene with Gabriel. He must have a nudity clause.
Only people who are used to sporting generic , creepy faux smiles all day long think of the French as not super 'friendly'.
None of the servers I encountered in French restaurants or shops were friendly. It’s noticeable and comes off as unfriendly. Hence, the stereotype...
I'm from Eastern Europe originally and I always feel right at home when the servers are unfriendly.That said, servers/retail staff in France were downright warm and fuzzy when compared to servers and retail staff in Eastern and Central Europe!
Anonymous wrote:I thought it was entertaining but cringy.
I think Parisians are similar to New Yorkers. Busy but normal. The only rude people were the clerks at the LV store.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The French press actually likes to the show. We are a Franco-American family and we watch it under two different lenses. I can totally appreciate the mocking of French AND American stereotypes. It’s very funny and silly.
My family and friends in France also like it. They view it as an appreciation of French culture and Paris.
People need to stop being so uptight.
Best answer yet. This is supposed to be fun and entertaining. Beautiful actors, lovely scenery, dreamy clothes, great food and wine. Life is hard for all right now. It’s the prefect time for some light entertainment.
I think it's silly that people are upset about the "authenticity" of the show. It's not a documentary.
Anonymous wrote:I think its.a fun show, and think shes adorable. Shes petite, and I don't think she looks too skinny.
Anonymous wrote:How has NO ONE mentioned the statutory rape? Emily had sex with Camilles younger brother who was only 17! If Emily was a man and the 17 year old a female, they would not laugh it off. That was awful!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The French press actually likes to the show. We are a Franco-American family and we watch it under two different lenses. I can totally appreciate the mocking of French AND American stereotypes. It’s very funny and silly.
My family and friends in France also like it. They view it as an appreciation of French culture and Paris.
People need to stop being so uptight.
Best answer yet. This is supposed to be fun and entertaining. Beautiful actors, lovely scenery, dreamy clothes, great food and wine. Life is hard for all right now. It’s the prefect time for some light entertainment.
Anonymous wrote:The French press actually likes to the show. We are a Franco-American family and we watch it under two different lenses. I can totally appreciate the mocking of French AND American stereotypes. It’s very funny and silly.
My family and friends in France also like it. They view it as an appreciation of French culture and Paris.
People need to stop being so uptight.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I quit it when it got around to masturbation - in the every first episode. Shame on you Netflix. I thought my young kids might enjoy the new series. I missed any warning there might have been.
This annoyed me only because it was an otherwise simplistic show that would be appropriate for kids. To me, it came off like they threw in some adult themes in a ham-fisted attempt to level up a childish show. These elements seemed out of place against how silly everything else was, including the ridiculous stereotyping. They unnecessarily limited their audience, which, in light of the stereotyping, might be a good thing. (I also knew nothing about the show or the show writers when I started it. I was not watching with a kid so it was fine.) Whoever described it as the bag of candy you don't really like, but eat out of boredom or desperation, was spot on. This show was my candy corn.
Agreed that it was weird to show that yet not show the sex scene with Gabriel. He must have a nudity clause.
Only people who are used to sporting generic , creepy faux smiles all day long think of the French as not super 'friendly'.
None of the servers I encountered in French restaurants or shops were friendly. It’s noticeable and comes off as unfriendly. Hence, the stereotype...