I like the whole cast. And Dee Dee definitely tried her best as a sister for Mona. Her mom and dad is the cause of all Mona issues not her sister. Now her step mom didn’t help the issues. But Charles and the mom weren’t mature parents in the situation.

One of my favorite shows.

It looks like they didn't know each other. Both of them gave the other the type of gift they would want to receive. I find it tactless. When i offer a gift, it's of the idea that the gift is for them, not for me or what i would like. Gina was better, yes, but her gift wasn't that thoughtful

Romy and Michelle’s high school reunion is probably top five for me. I’ve watched that movie more than legally blonde. And that’s saying something lol

im only 16 but i feel like their relationship had so many ups and downs, and i know everything isnt gonna be perfect but they’re relationship seemed so exhausting. i can’t imagine like being in a relationship like that it seems so draining.

Do you think Martin handled the situation poorly? How would you have handled being gifted something from your significant other that you really didn't like? 🤔

I think Gina was too good for Martin rewatching this in my adult years. If i receive a gift from my significant other that wasn’t my taste i would accept it because of the thought. Here are some fun facts: Gina’s father was played by J.A. Preston. He appeared on Good Times, The Jeffersons & he was in Hard Lessons. I think Hawthrone James (Big Red from The Five Heartbeats) should have played Gina’s father due to their strong resemblance.

I’m married, and there have been gifts that I particularly do not like. But the gift isn’t the focal point. It’s the fact that my husband thought of me! So, no matter the gift, I show/speak my appreciation. It takes time to know your partner. Gina and Martin were still in the stages of truly getting to know each other as we watched them build their relationship. So, yes, Gina went out on a limb and bought a gift outside of Martin’s usual likes. But Martin is childish on his own and even more so when he is around his childish friends. They were unequally yoked because a mature man would’ve put his friends in their place and stood up for the woman he claims to love.

My faves: also in no particular order 1. The Devil Wears Prada 2. Something New 3. Confessions of a shopaholic 4. Bride Wars, I love Kate Hudson 5. Life as we know it (all of Katherine Heigl chick flicks tbh 😭) 6. To all the Boys I’ve loved before (1st one only) 😭 7.,Letters to Juliet 8. Catch and Release🥺🤧 9. Hitch 10. The Idea of You. A newer one, but I loved it 😂an instant classic imo

I wish I could like this a million gazzilion billion times

Would love it if you did Living Single it's my favourite show❤️

They did Mona awfully this show triggers me even as a child. I’m now 27 and it still does. Mona paid rent Dede didn’t. Charles paid little in nothing in child support because she was still poor. Then the episode with the charity banquet where they made Mona sit in the back hurt me bad til the point I can’t watch it in my adult life. Also Dede always treated Mona like a step child she always made Mona feel like 2nd place I would never do that to my second choice

And this here is the point I’ve been making about girlfriends for as long as I could remember. Joan wasn’t perfect and she had her moments but she always and I mean always was here for them. Paying Toni car payment so she doesn’t get repoed, Lynn living with her for 8 years., being there for William after Yvonne left him taking Mya in for damn near a year after Darnell kicked her out and she was going through the divorce. Andddddd all of the holidays and birthdays that they have all spent there and all of the advice and things she did for them. I love me some Joan carol Clayton.

Your videos are very well made and give me a whole new appreciation of the show. Keep doing your thing xx

Just found you and Love your videos! can you do one on the show the game ? Tasha, med school, and Kelly Pitts ?

Thank you! A video and a community who save Mona and her family as is! Mona always got the short end of the stick.

Here's my list 10 things i hate about you Man of the house you are right this film is so underrated . Deliver us from eva . Legally blonde Hope floats starring sandra Bullock Bridget jones dairy Clueless The wedding date starring debra messing Sliding doors starring Gwyneth Paltrow such an underrated film Romy and Michelle high school reunion

as the joan of my friend group, this was so fun to watch :)

ooo do the whole cast ❤ loved this

1. Clueless 2. (All) Princess diaries 3. Bring it on (1 & 2) 4. White chicks 5. Cheetah girls. I like a lot of them but those would be my top favorite.🤩

Joan’s friends took advantage of her kindness with the exception of William. I can relate to Joan because i’m a recovering people pleaser myself.

I never sat down and watched Girlfriends. I mostly watched it with my older sister every time she would have it on. (Her favorites were Toni and Maya) The me first time I actually watched a episode is when Joan was upset by Toni’s wedding (I think that’s was the episode) seeing her break down really got me because I can see myself a lot in Joan :( (I always thought about watching the full show but knowing it was cancelled, it got me not actually want to watch it, but watching these style and character analyzing makes me want to)

I loved everything about Joan except her desperation for a man/marriage. I feel like in reality, her life would've been much better than what the show wrote. Instead, they made her settle. Right up to the end. It was as if they were trying to humble her.

What's your opinion on Joan Clayton? Also, do you think Joan's friends started to take advantage of her kindness a little bit? While I don't think the girls did it to be malicious at all, I do think that because Joan was always so ready and eager to help that it became easy to use her as a primary source for all of their emotional and financial problems. I mean, sure, that's what friends are for, but when it gets to a point that you are depleting your friend, that is when it becomes unfair. 🥴

I started watching this show and realized I had the same family dynamic growing up, I had hoped it would secretly heal something in me but mostly reaffirms it lol. Men in these situations usually take a step back and the leading lady(big dee dee) runs the show. If only step parents, mothers in particular took a little more care into their role stepping into a new family instead of being delusional and pushing them away. I think it may be their way of coping feeling like their roles are in jeopardy if the other family is still in the picture.

They did Mona so wrong. Smh Dee Dee was only trying to bond with her while Charles, Big Dee Dee and Phyllis were being extremely childish and inconsiderate

It was the father who cause this

Now THIS is a show that needs a reboot. I will never get over that cliff hanger

In all honesty, the family didn't fail her, however, it was more of the dad that failed her like you left the mom, didn't leave your daughter, and for you to not even spend time going to any type of recital that she had for her to not even know your associates your colleagues. Know what you do for me. Around, going to these parties is on him because that's her dad. However, I am going to say, because she didn't have no one really on her corner other than her mom, sometimes, and her friend Spencer. Even though he tried to hit it at times I wish I hit it to its Mona. She's lovely, she's beautiful and smart. And this is a cutie too. You know, without those 2, she probably wouldn't be the person. She is in all honesty. Without the family treating her the way she was treated, she would not be so hard and so striving the way she wanted to strive commend her for doing such a good job in her life, and I know, it's just a show. But I understand Mona's life so well honestly.

This is a comfort show for me as well. I watched it when it first premiered as a kid and that cliff hanger still makes me SICK. Same with One on One too.

I definitely didn't like how Mona was treated throughout this show. It's a classic because so many people can unfortunately relate to it. I will say this: That episode when Big Dee Dee checks Dee Dee on what she said to Mona about being their baby brother's "half sister", that's the one time in this entire show that Big Dee Dee stood up for Mona. It was shocking but good to see! 👏🏽👏🏽 And I loved how their Grandmother Diahann Carroll saw the differences and spoke on it. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

This is how my daughter feel

The year is 2024 and I still want Mona and Spencer together

To me which I think no one ever talks about was the colorism. Dee Dee was in Jack and Jill , upper crust lighter . Mona was darker, big puffy hair, works harder just to slightly move up ( the next floor and job). So it’s still very realistic til this day , unfortunately. The grandma was the reset from the older generation that learned from their generational mistakes and trying to correct the future generations into falling into the same traps.

There were certain instances in the show that hinted why the dad made a difference in Mina and Deedee. He praised Mona over Deedee all the time. He told Mona she was self sufficient and works hard for what she wants. She reminds him of him. He knows he doesn't have to baby Mona and she wouldn't take it.

Rachel True is absolutely stunning

Joan’s home decor is still an all time fave for me. When I purchased my home, I made sure to incorporate the same elements of color and texture. The set design was beautiful!

I am a Mona

It broke me when Mona said to Deedee, “it’s the Deedee way always” in the episode where big Deedee goes into labor. Mona was nothing but helpful with the labor and Deedee threw a tantrum because she got scared. Mona just accepted that Deedee would take the credit even tho she didn’t do anything.

I love Half & Half but they always treated my girl Mona terribly but its realistic. It can happen when you have the same parents. I did get happy when her and Dee Dee grew to be besties. It warmed my heart.

The scene when she and her friends all had the Dior Saddle bag! Rewatching as an adult I was like 😳stttooppp😍😩

I could not stand big DeeDee. 😩

Pam was my favorite, period❤

Iyanla Vanzant would have been such a great surprise guest. They could have done a Fix My Life episode and have her give up halfway through cause the adults are a hot mess 😂

I really loved how this show operated in shades of gray. None of the main cast walked away smelling like roses but you can also appreciate why they made certain decisions or developed certain feelings about people. Just good character development

I loved your video. I appreciate your video because you aknowledged all three adults flaws. Older videos I saw on this would paint big Dee Dee as the problem while not aknowkedging that her parents were the main people that should have protected her. I feel like Charles wasn't close to Moana because he is the type of parent who is only in his kids life due to how close he is with the mother. I think the reason he is so close to Dee Dee is because Big Dee Dee fostered that relationship. If him and Big Dee Dee didn't work out when Dee Dee was younger, I doubt they would have been this close. I agree that Big Dee Dee should have tried to make sure Moana was treated fairly in the family, but I think Charles in the main problem because at the end of the day Moana is his Child. He should have been her biggest advocate and made sure to include her as much as possible.

I watched this show because in real life I was Mona. Trust me I use to root for her because she deserved a break.

I was just thinking about the movie "How Stella Got Her Groove Back!!!" The beauty and fashion in the movie was and still is amazing!!! Angela Bassett wardrobe and house in that film was insane ❤❤❤

Charles had his perfect family. Him, Big Dee Dee and Dee Dee. Mona was always treated as an afterthought because she was.

Great video! Brava! Tying in all the bougie baddies of the 90s/2000s was the chef’s kiss! Love it!