Charlie's Angels Similarities

In the past, i've read a few comments about what an improvement Xena is over Charlie's Angels. And there is no doubt that Xena is an improvement, but there are a few similarities that exist. such as....

o The use of bad accents by the characters whenever they go
undercover.
o The mode of transportation of the characters seems to be based on
the level of stardom of the actress.
Xena gets a Horse, while Gabby has to walk everywhere.
Jill(Farrah) drove a sporty Cobra, Kelly(Jacklyn) a
Mustang and poor Sabrina(Kate) got stuck with the dreaded
Pinto.
o The use of cleavage as a weapon.
The bad guy was always toast, if approached by an angel in a
lowcut dress.
Xena conveniently (or uncomfortably) hides her breast dagger
there.
o Amazingly high occurrence of look alikes of major characters.
(mainly Xena and Kelly)
o Uncanning knack of working less clothing into plot.
The angels were in bathing suits every other episode it
seems.
Of course, X&G started out with less clothing, so the writers
of Xena had to forego the bathing suits and head straight
to nudity.

Similar Plot Lines:
o Undercover at a Beauty Pageant
o Undercover with con artists to exact justice on the bad guys.
o Undercover with a thief to steal an object back.

hummmm... a pattern's forming here. maybe they need to stay away from undercover plot lines. With any luck, the writers of Xena won't figure out a way to work in X&G going undercover as cheerleaders. Ya know, now that i think about it, the angels went undercover as cheerleaders to break up a devil worshipping cult. Uh Oh, we're already half way there.

ParNone

Charlie's Angels Similarities

(limitededition) writes:
> (ParNone) writes:
> > (limitededition) writes:
> > >
> > > > hahaha
> > > > Hey Limitededition ~
> > > > Haven't seen you in awhile ~ hope all is well.
> > > > Yea, didn't we all want to have a Cobra II. *LOL*
> > > > You know I *still* think of that show whenever I see
> > > > a Cobra no matter what the colour, but whenever I
> > > > see a white one especially.
> > > >
> > > > So what kind of pattern do *you* see?
> > >
> > > You mean there are still Cobra II's around? Yea I've been sort of burnt out on the forum becuase of all the dumb post by the newbies, spoiliers, and arguments. But I am procrastinating with packing so I'm checking in on the Forum while I clean off my desk....yea that's it.
> > >
> > > By pattern I mean that people on the forum talk about the same shows I used to really love. Like Chips, Dukes of Hazzard, X-Files and of course charlie' angels. I'm wondering if there are Xenites who used to like V.
> > > I think we are all attracted to a certain type of show, so when a show meets our criterion we all tune in. Do you follow me?
> > > I've always been amazed that the products that I like, or shows I like, or things that I like to do seem to sponsor the show/events that I like. And I think that those shows that I mentioned above follow a certain type of pattern and TBTB are well aware of it.
> > >
> > > Do you agree?
> > > LE
> >
> >
> > you may be on to something, now that i think about it more. Although i don't particularly like Chips or Dukes Of Hazard, i like X-files and absolutely loved V. By and large, with a few exceptions, i gravitate towards escapism shows that aren't reality based, especially if they are done with a sense of humor. I can't stand those Movies of the Week based on True Stories. I get enough reality in real life. i don't need to watch it on TV.
> >
> > ParNone
>
> Okay so you didn't like DOH or Chips...that's okay.
>
> And you say that you gravitate toward escapism?
>
> I've tried to narrow down the reasons why I like XWP, and escapism isn't one of the ones I've mentioned, but it is definetely a reason now that I think about it.
>
> I figure the reasons why I watch XWP are because it shows a strong female without the need for male support, she's bad ass, there's a lot of action, usually good plots and I like the relationship of X & G.... whether they are gay or not is interesting.
>
> I also like the fact that X has to constantly fight against her evil side, and everyone has that dark side. It fires me up to think that she was successfull against it, because that means I can be too.
>
> LE

Bingo LE ~
That's the reason I watch 'em. Growing up you didn't get alot of strong
women role models on tv. Nope all the chicks there had to be rescued
and were always doing something stupid. Thank the writers that they
had someone with brains to take care of them so they could get back
home and cook and clean. WHEW! It was always a concern of mine fer
shure! *LOL*

And I agree with you ParNone ~
I too do not like those reality based shows. I get sick of watching the
news! Plus I think that that stuff just gives some people more ideas
of crap they can do. Why publicize and glamourize that stuff? I don't
like that. Don't give some of those people their 10 minutes of fame.
Give it to someone who does something good. Maybe *that* would start
a new trend. Oh well, we can only hope!

Take care pals,
La Femme Lolita

Charlie's Angels Similarities

(ParNone) writes:
> In the past, i've read a few comments about what an improvement Xena is over Charlie's Angels. And there is no doubt that Xena is an improvement, but there are a few similarities that exist. such as....
>
> o The use of bad accents by the characters whenever they go
> undercover.
> o The mode of transportation of the characters seems to be based on
> the level of stardom of the actress.
> Xena gets a Horse, while Gabby has to walk everywhere.
> Jill(Farrah) drove a sporty Cobra, Kelly(Jacklyn) a
> Mustang and poor Sabrina(Kate) got stuck with the dreaded
> Pinto.
> o The use of cleavage as a weapon.
> The bad guy was always toast, if approached by an angel in a
> lowcut dress.
> Xena conveniently (or uncomfortably) hides her breast dagger
> there.
> o Amazingly high occurrence of look alikes of major characters.
> (mainly Xena and Kelly)
> o Uncanning knack of working less clothing into plot.
> The angels were in bathing suits every other episode it
> seems.
> Of course, X&G started out with less clothing, so the writers
> of Xena had to forego the bathing suits and head straight
> to nudity.
>
> Similar Plot Lines:
> o Undercover at a Beauty Pageant
> o Undercover with con artists to exact justice on the bad guys.
> o Undercover with a thief to steal an object back.
>
> hummmm... a pattern's forming here. maybe they need to stay away from undercover plot lines. With any luck, the writers of Xena won't figure out a way to work in X&G going undercover as cheerleaders. Ya know, now that i think about it, the angels went undercover as cheerleaders to break up a devil worshipping cult. Uh Oh, we're already half way there.
>
> ParNone
>
>

*LOL*
Well, now that Callisto has left the show to be come a race-chariot-
car driver.........um.......i guess Hope is replacing her.

And so I guess Joxer would be more the Bosley type, but Ares does
have them doing alot more work ~ I guess he's kinda like Charlie only
they get to see him and don't want to!

I just hope that Kel.....Xena doesn't start yelling "No Bemish, don't
put me in the dark closet!"......but then that might explain the *real*
reason she became a warlord ~ such a traumatic youth! <BEG>

Thanks so much for the comparison. Loved it!
Hope to chat with ya later,
La Femme Lolita
(oh btw ~ nice to meet ya ;-) )

Charlie's Angels Similarities

(ParNone) writes:
> (limitededition) writes:
> > Your're killing me
> >
> > I didn't know there where other big fans of Charlie's Angels that watch Xena out there. When I was watching it back in the day, I just swore that I was going to drive a cobra II like Farah.
> > Do you think there is a pattern in what types of shows we watch?
> > Anyway, I thought your parody was hilarious, and I wanted to say so.
> >
> > ps
> > when Xena, Gabrielle, and Callisto are standing next to each other do you want to start singing Mr. Sandman?
> >
> > Limitededition
> Hi Limited
>
> Thanks... Since I was making fun of it, i wasn't sure if people would realize i was a big fan. but to know that many facts, i guess i'd have to be. Yes, i too longed to drive a cobra or even a mustang, but unfortunately i drove a pinto in high school. It's hard to appear hip and happening when you're driving a pinto. I could definitely sympathize with poor Sabrina.
>
> pattern.... hummmmm... i don't know..... i like a lot of different types of shows, Sci-fi, Sitcoms, Soap Operas, Westerns.... But i've only been obsessed with 4 shows, Charlie's Angels, Xena, Star Trek The Next Generation and i'm probably going to regret mentioning this one, but here goes, The Donny and Marie Show. If you can find a pattern in there, let me know.
>
> Did you catch the reunion a couple of months ago of the original angels on the tribute to Aaron Spelling? A must see... They geniunely appear to be friends off screen, which is probably why they had so much chemistry on screen.
>
> ya know, 3 out of the 5 actresses (Lucy, Renee, Farrah, Jaclyn, and Kate) are from Texas. A coincidence????? There does seem to be an abundance of talented and beautiful women from Texas. Of course, i may be a little biased, since i'm from there.
>
> ParNone

Hey ParNone

No I didn't catch the reunion show. Since XWP came on I all other TV seems to pale in comparison, so I'm not watching too much these days, and I guess I missed the advertisements.

To explain what I mean by patterns I'm saying that the same fans gravitate towards a certain type of show.

For example a lot of Xena watchers watch X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer now, and a lot of us have watched Chip's, Dukes of Hazzard, and Charlie's Angel's. And the sponors and TPTB know who tend to gravitate toward what shows, and what our intersts are, that's all I was saying.

And, I'm from Southern California origionally, and to combat that Texas comment, I would say that most of those actress live in LA, (or in Lucy's case her husband lives there). What do you think of that

LE