I really love this show, it turned me into one of those "things used to be better in the old days" because they're no sitcoms like this anymore. One of my favorite things about it is back then, when something was funny, it was funny and they said it; no fear of being canceled off air or excoriated by a movement or rights group. It's also nice to see where so many actors careers began, and I love how every character in the show is likable and funny for different reasons and the chemistry they share. Despite it being really funny, behind all that humor was something you could relate to and become attached to the characters as well; it was Eric and Donna that hit me the most. When Eric told Donna "if you can see a future without me in it and that doesn't break your heart then we're not doing what we thought we were doing here"; I'd seen that quote so many times before I actually watched the show and it hit so hard when I got to it because I didn't realize how attached I grew to the characters, it was all just a comedy sitcom to me.
Also, this being based in the 70's and made in 1998 made me realize all our generations go through the same things, sure music tastes or fashion was different but at that age it seems every generation is basically has similar mindsets and want the same things. Kids rebel the same way, fall in love the same way, look at school the same way, think their parents are uncool the same way. That's why even though I watched this in 2021 I could relate to so much and have a laugh about it. It'll never be irrelevant. Red is special though, given us so many one liners, always ready to stick his foot in someone's ass. Kelso's stupidly is also something to behold and Hyde's conspiracy theories, fez, Jackie, Bob, Laurie... all of them. You can't recreate that.
"That 80's show" failed miserably which is why I don't understand why they're now attempting "that 90's show" as well. I feel like my reaction will be the same as that of HIMYM fans reaction to How I Met Your Father; and I don't want that disappointment.
Also, this being based in the 70's and made in 1998 made me realize all our generations go through the same things, sure music tastes or fashion was different but at that age it seems every generation is basically has similar mindsets and want the same things. Kids rebel the same way, fall in love the same way, look at school the same way, think their parents are uncool the same way. That's why even though I watched this in 2021 I could relate to so much and have a laugh about it. It'll never be irrelevant. Red is special though, given us so many one liners, always ready to stick his foot in someone's ass. Kelso's stupidly is also something to behold and Hyde's conspiracy theories, fez, Jackie, Bob, Laurie... all of them. You can't recreate that.
"That 80's show" failed miserably which is why I don't understand why they're now attempting "that 90's show" as well. I feel like my reaction will be the same as that of HIMYM fans reaction to How I Met Your Father; and I don't want that disappointment.