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Notice the black couple arguing in the supermarket at the end?

posted 8 years ago by kevin-bergin
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Think hubby will be invited in to the men's association? First black member. The 70s breaking down barriers! LOL

"It's the system, Lara. People will be different after the Revolution."

[–] skipper 8 years ago

Yes I did. Remember the older woman telling Joanna and Bobbie that a black family was moving to town? I'm sure it wouldn't be long before you know what!

[–] Faridah (1328) 4 years ago

"Yes I did. Remember the older woman telling Joanna and Bobbie that a black family was moving to town? I'm sure it wouldn't be long before you know what!"

I'm watching this now and just watched that part. I wasn't born when this movie came out but was such a thing really a common? A whole town without a black person???? That sounds crazy! But, this is Stepford so I guess it is.

[–] modica (4169) 4 years ago

Back in the 70's there were small towns without any black people. I would doubt though that if the town was located in Fairfield county that would be the case. In the northeast or northwest part of CT, I could see that being very true in the 70's, but not in an area with such a large population that is so close to New York City.

[–] sonomagirl2120 8 years ago

Hah, yes, I did! That wife was still *normal*. Remember that older real estate lady was quite excited to have their first black family move to town? I just love the ending of this movie with this supermarket scene and the creepy music.

[–] judygmartin 8 years ago

I don't think it was the real estate woman who was excited, but the woman who wrote a column for the local newspaper. I'll have to watch again.

[–] robbytara 8 years ago

Affirmative action would create the first black clonebot.

[–] TrangPak2 8 years ago

Affirmative action would create the first black clonebot.

You mean white clonebot? White women are the only people that benefit from AA.
Cute post tho, lol

[–] kaskait 8 years ago

You can't move into Stepford without being vetted by the Men's Association. The black husband is already a member.

The book goes more into detail and the black family have a bigger role in the books.

The husband I believe is in the entertainment business and his wife an artist. She becomes friends with Joanna.

[–] rocklyn80 (658) 7 years ago

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[–] Faridah (1328) 4 years ago

I need to read the book again. I don't remember that part. But it makes sense. As controling as the town is I can see you have to be approved before you move in.

[–] rocklyn80 (658) 7 years ago

Well there goes the neighborhood, even if it is Stepford