American Family Stereotypes
Typical American Family
Is there such a thing as a typical American family? What do they look like? Where do they live? What do they do? How do they behave? All of these questions have different answers to different people. Recently, Americans have become fascinated with televisions shows that portray the dynamic scenes of family life. One example, the “American Dad!” show, on the TBS channel, spotlights an animated version of the typical American family stereotype. The show focuses on C.I.A. agent Stan Smith, and his not so typical family. The Smith’s live in a suburban town near the C.I.A. headquarters, Langley Falls, Virginia. Stan is a patriotic conservative who spends most of his time fighting terrorists to protect the United States. His …show more content…
show amuses viewers with funny stereotypes; the show provides the audience with a positive message that focuses on the importance of family values. Towards the end of this episode, Stan confronts Francine about impersonating a man to spend more time with him: STAN: Why? Why did you do this? FRANCINE: To spend time with you. I was worried you didn’t think I was fun.
STAN: Baby, are you crazy? Just because I hang out with other people doesn’t mean I don’t want to spend time with you. Sometimes a man needs guy time. But all the time he needs his woman!
FRANCINE: Oh, Stan!
Francine displays her commitment to her husband by doing whatever it takes to spend more time with him. In this case, she has to lie to Stan to go through with her plan. Her loyalty to her marriage surpasses her need to be honest with Stan about the situation. In the end, they both forgive each other and focus on what is truly important, family. This episode reminds me of the time my wife and I went camping. I thought she was as excited as I was to go camping in Wisconsin last fall. Apparently, she told me what I wanted to hear because she knew that going camping would make me very happy. She sacrificed a warm bed and hot shower to spend more time with me. This episode reminds us that family values are important regardless of what situation
Is there such a thing as a typical American family? What do they look like? Where do they live? What do they do? How do they behave? All of these questions have different answers to different people. Recently, Americans have become fascinated with televisions shows that portray the dynamic scenes of family life. One example, the “American Dad!” show, on the TBS channel, spotlights an animated version of the typical American family stereotype. The show focuses on C.I.A. agent Stan Smith, and his not so typical family. The Smith’s live in a suburban town near the C.I.A. headquarters, Langley Falls, Virginia. Stan is a patriotic conservative who spends most of his time fighting terrorists to protect the United States. His …show more content…
show amuses viewers with funny stereotypes; the show provides the audience with a positive message that focuses on the importance of family values. Towards the end of this episode, Stan confronts Francine about impersonating a man to spend more time with him: STAN: Why? Why did you do this? FRANCINE: To spend time with you. I was worried you didn’t think I was fun.
STAN: Baby, are you crazy? Just because I hang out with other people doesn’t mean I don’t want to spend time with you. Sometimes a man needs guy time. But all the time he needs his woman!
FRANCINE: Oh, Stan!
Francine displays her commitment to her husband by doing whatever it takes to spend more time with him. In this case, she has to lie to Stan to go through with her plan. Her loyalty to her marriage surpasses her need to be honest with Stan about the situation. In the end, they both forgive each other and focus on what is truly important, family. This episode reminds me of the time my wife and I went camping. I thought she was as excited as I was to go camping in Wisconsin last fall. Apparently, she told me what I wanted to hear because she knew that going camping would make me very happy. She sacrificed a warm bed and hot shower to spend more time with me. This episode reminds us that family values are important regardless of what situation