Louie (TV Series) So Did the Fat Lady (2014) User Reviews

A wonderful piece of television

[PedroBarros_23 · 10/10 · 27 May 2014]

Why do television shows have to be about only one topic. Why can't there be a little bit of everything, like it happens in everyday life, in the things that we watch? This is what Louie brings to our homes. I dare to say that this one of most "human" shows I ever watched, and this episode just made me believe it even more.

Watching this episode made me chuckle, like I was watching a piece of real life. The dialogue is so fluid and honest that it captures you, and makes you doubt if there was even a real script behind it.

This is why Louei is so much more than a basic "comedy" sitcom, you never know what you're going to get in the next episode. And that's just wonderful.

Pulling back the curtain and exposing honesty

[jason-leonidas1984 · 10/10 · 14 September 2015]

This was an amazing episode. Sarah Baker played one of the most likable characters I have ever seen on TV. The blunt and brutal honestly this episode showcased was awkward and uncomfortable but it still made you smile; probably because this level of honestly in real life is so rare.

I'm a guy so I have no idea if the lines in this episode are what a heavy girl would really say (or be thinking) but I'm sure it's not too far off if at all...just a hunch.

The one small example I can give the world is my experience with telling a girl the truth one time in my life. I was hanging out with a friend (the type of friend that both are feeling the waters with to see if there is more there). She mentions how her legs are getting a little chunky and that all her friends keep telling her that she looks fine. She asked me to give her my honest opinion, so I looked at her legs and examined the situation; I told her that her legs were in fact looking a little thicker, she immediately smiled and said, "See, that's why I like hanging out with you, you're honest!"

Excellent job on the episode (and the series) Louis, you never stop impressing me!

One of the top 10 TV Episodes of All Time (of any show)

[Charlesc-5 · 10/10 · 14 February 2016]

I've seen many feature movies with "big" stars which didn't live up to the quality of this episode.

Louie CK is pursued by an overweight girl working in the comedy club he's working in. Turning her away time and again, he ends up getting to know the girl and in return, the audience is treated to what is probably some of the finest dialogue and believable acting that's ever been on TV.

Louie CK got the Emmy for Writing for a Comedy Series in this year. This was, IMO, the reason why.

The other episodes in season 4 were outstanding but seriously, if they had held this episode back and built a movie around it to feature the last 20 minutes of this episode, that movie would have probably won an Oscar.

I recommend you go out of your way to see this.

This episode stole my heart

[MadamEstera · 10/10 · 20 December 2021]

All the people complaining about Louie not being funny. What's wrong with you? Are we watching the same show?

It's one of Louie's best. He is an absolute genius. This hit me hard even thought I'm not overweight; however, I struggle with rejection and judgment all my life. Her honesty was deeply moving. Vanessa has been a highlight of this show, I loved her view on life and positivity despite all the bad things she have been through. It's like watching real life people experiencing a misery called life with a smile and tiers at the same time.

Thank you for this amazing peace of art we call "Louie"

humor, heart, and honesty

[framptonhollis · 8/10 · 30 September 2017]

People praise this episode mostly because of its final scene, but I actually preferred most of what led up to it. There are some hilarious and inventive little moments here, as well as tons of great, witty dialogue, and the typically loose, but engaging, structure a "Louie" episode is almost always bound to have. However, you shouldn't get me wrong; I loved the climax of this episode! It was extremely well written and had a heavy truthfulness about it unseen and much of today's media. It's also not only quite impressive and interesting that they pulled it off in only one take, it's highly fitting. It made an intimate and important moment all the more intimate and important, and it was a very powerful and memorable closer to an extremely entertaining, heartfelt, and witty episode.

However, it pretty much has nothing on "Model"...

The hypocrisy is painful.

[VOIIIXI · 4/10 · 18 February 2021]

Before I say anything, I am a fat guy. Now I'll say what I have to say:

1- She was complaining and saying why men don't like fat girls and why do they think we don't deserve basic things like love and attraction.

*women treat men the same exact way, so if the show was trying to portray fat girls as the victims here while saying that fat guys don't get the same discrimination, it is really really stupid and it would be amazing if the writers actually were that delusional.

2- she was angry and frustrated that she's not as desirable as other skinny girls and angry because men don't find her attractive.

*I, as a fat guy, accept that in order for me to have relationships with other girls I need to get in shape, I don't blame the world or blame the many many girls who rejected me. I have to accept that it's my fault and acknowledge that, that's the only thing a fat person can do really. A fat person isn't forced to go to the gym and isn't hated BUT if as a fat person you decide to be fat don't blame others for not wanting you.

3- I'm giving it a 4/10 because I absolutely hated the way it portrayed her like it's everyone's fault that they don't want her when fat guys literally get rejected way more than fat girls and THAT'S A FACT. it's much easier to be a fat girl than a fat guy and you can tell yourself whatever you want, it's the truth. Sure it's hard to be fat I get it, but it's your fault alone and you can't start blaming the world. And I haven't even said anything about health, I'm just talking about relationships.

Final notes: I do agree with her about the point where Louie says "you're not fat", that's really condescending and ignorant to say to a fat person, I agree they suffer in life much more, I understand that because I'm fat myself, BUT, AGAIN, it's my fault and I have the choice to work out and I choose to not do it. I also wholeheartedly disagree with bullying or rude treatment towards fat people, everyone regardless of the shape should be treated the same and with the same respect, it's fine to reject people if they're fat and the other way around, we can't force attraction on others.