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Barker TPIR coming to Pluto TV 12/1/20 (Confirmed)
Kevin Prather:
Yesterday's block had one female contestant from Utah who seemed to fit the profile of the subservient housewife to a T. It was pretty cringeworthy watching Bob's misogyny come alive, even calling out one heckler in a sexist manner.
I don't know how much of it was 1982 sensibilities, and how much was Based Barker, but pretty uncomfortable either way.
tyshaun1:
--- Quote from: Kevin Prather on December 04, 2020, 08:08:02 PM ---Yesterday's block had one female contestant from Utah who seemed to fit the profile of the subservient housewife to a T. It was pretty cringeworthy watching Bob's misogyny come alive, even calling out one heckler in a sexist manner.
I don't know how much of it was 1982 sensibilities, and how much was Based Barker, but pretty uncomfortable either way.
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Indeed. One thing that has definitely shown through to me with these episodes is how condescending and chauvinistic Barker was toward women.
JakeT:
--- Quote from: Kevin Prather on December 04, 2020, 08:08:02 PM ---Yesterday's block had one female contestant from Utah who seemed to fit the profile of the subservient housewife to a T. It was pretty cringeworthy watching Bob's misogyny come alive, even calling out one heckler in a sexist manner.
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You must be talking about the Lucky Seven newlywed...I thought she was very sweet but, as was frequently the case, Barker was creepy as hell...
One aside that may result from these episodes being seen is that we'll finally be reminded that Barker wasn't as much of a god as many have claimed he was over these many years...
JakeT
cmjb13:
So I’m watching the other day and my wife makes a few comments..
“Why are they playing the Family Feud theme for a car?”
“Look at how young Barker is...”
[Cut to shot if Johnny O] “Isn’t that the jerk?”
NOTE: I ask what she’s talking about and she says “Isn’t that the announcer who was going overseas for those sex escapades?” I kindly reply “No”
Casey Buck:
--- Quote from: Kevin Prather on December 04, 2020, 08:08:02 PM ---I don't know how much of it was 1982 sensibilities, and how much was Based Barker, but pretty uncomfortable either way.
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Bob was apparently quite the horndog after Dorothy Jo passed away. It doesn't help that there seemed to be a lot more women contestants in those days.
That being said, I'm still glad they're showing the episodes, warts and all (other than editing out the ticket plug).
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