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Ally's Farewell
National Review Online ^ | May 21, 2002 | Kathryn Jean Lopez

Posted on 05/21/2002 10:20:54 AM PDT by chambers

Ally's History


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: allymcbeal; feminism
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To: Darkshadow
Buffy, the Vampire Slayer or Ally Mcbeal..hmm-not a tough choice!


61 posted on 05/21/2002 1:24:52 PM PDT by codebreaker
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To: codebreaker
As I've heard Dr. Laura (Scheisenger) say on her radio program: Why doesn't someone feed that girl?
62 posted on 05/21/2002 1:28:24 PM PDT by NEWwoman
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To: billbears
I think you missed the point entirely.

Ally McBeal was the archetype of feminism. She was highly educated.She had a career, she had lots of money, she had lots of friends, she had lots of good times, she became a pardner in a Boston law firm. She represents everything that is good about America and its ability to transform women into something meaningful.

On February 2,1998 she said " I distort the law completely beyond meaning...... it's my job". Taken together along with the numerous story lines involving failure of liberal icons Ally McBeal rubbed the noses of liberalism in it's own dodo.

The final episode was about the constant theme of the series.... Ally Mcbeal is a failure. American liberal feminism she represents is a failure. American women who have followed the dream are failures as are all the young represented by the others in the firm dedicated to one objective.... making money.

All on the series were human failures. That is till the end... Fish somehow saw the light and took a redeeming step towards normalcy and salvation. He got married.

I quit watching the show years ago but tuned in last night. I was not disappointed. Ally is still a failure and apparently will remain in that condition. Her Boston upbringing and terminal liberalism would not allow her to seek true love with "the Bisquit" where it could truly be found.

63 posted on 05/21/2002 1:37:18 PM PDT by bert
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To: chambers
Actually, I thought Courtney Thorne-Smith was the premier babe of the show, but she left some time ago.
64 posted on 05/21/2002 1:47:36 PM PDT by nightdriver
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To: NEWwoman
Almost like a girl you would be proud to take home to mother.

My mom would have said..."geez girl, don't your parents feed you...here sit down and eat these mashed potatoes."

65 posted on 05/21/2002 2:02:04 PM PDT by Cuttnhorse
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To: chambers
Hey Ally!


66 posted on 05/21/2002 2:03:54 PM PDT by Liberal Classic
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To: AppyPappy
I saw it maybe twice. Something about a remote controlled toilet and a frog.
67 posted on 05/21/2002 2:09:01 PM PDT by Calvin Locke
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To: Darkshadow
See. "Mouse babe" . I think the character name was Willow.
68 posted on 05/21/2002 2:12:52 PM PDT by techcor
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To: NEWwoman
Almost like a girl you would be proud to take home to mother.

Sure, until she opens her mouth...

69 posted on 05/21/2002 2:18:28 PM PDT by Future Snake Eater
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To: codebreaker;techcor
Ok. Two things. Is this Willow?!!! AND HOW COME YA DIDN"T POST THIS ONE TO ME! Heh. Heh. I'm lucky I'm on a T-1 line with all the large pics coming through.
70 posted on 05/21/2002 2:23:32 PM PDT by techcor
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To: bert
Interesing view, and I tend to agree-is that what David Kelly meant?
71 posted on 05/21/2002 3:36:25 PM PDT by codebreaker
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To: techcor
You can see why 'Buffy' is my favorite show...enjoy, my friend!


72 posted on 05/21/2002 3:42:14 PM PDT by codebreaker
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To: techcor

73 posted on 05/21/2002 3:45:17 PM PDT by codebreaker
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To: techcor

74 posted on 05/21/2002 3:47:24 PM PDT by codebreaker
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To: techcor
Gotta love that Willow!


75 posted on 05/21/2002 3:57:49 PM PDT by codebreaker
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76 posted on 05/21/2002 4:01:57 PM PDT by codebreaker
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To: techcor
Are you suggesting Alyson Hannigan is a lesbian?Please tell me you were "just joking",right?She's Hot.
(No one I know watched that Ally show anyway)
77 posted on 05/21/2002 5:32:30 PM PDT by Pagey
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To: techcor
I meant that Calista was playing a college age daughter at age 32.
78 posted on 05/21/2002 6:51:20 PM PDT by codebreaker
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To: Pagey
She's not a lesbian, in fact she is dating the guy from 'Angel' if I am correct.
79 posted on 05/21/2002 6:53:04 PM PDT by codebreaker
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To: Liberal Classic
LOL! Calista needs about 3 or 4 of those.
80 posted on 05/21/2002 6:53:45 PM PDT by codebreaker
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