Shermie October 26, 2015 Share October 26, 2015 (edited) Quote - I thought Alex was already home bc what's his name broke up with her and she "had to" go home. She went home for a day, maybe the weekend, because she was upset. She didn't quit college, who would do that over a guy? Edited October 26, 2015 by Shermie Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33313-s07e05-the-verdict/page/2/#findComment-1643913
needschocolate October 27, 2015 Share October 27, 2015 How long is Joe in school? Most kids go to preschool in the morning only, so Jay could have been at the retirement party to give a speech and he could have easily made a cake decision over the phone (although it would have made more sense to make the decision the day before, if not earlier). If Gloria was still at Jury Duty, Jake could bring Joe with him. This whole episode felt like it was written like they had certain jokes in mind and created situations to lead to those jokes, but they didn't bother to make sure that those situations were logical. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33313-s07e05-the-verdict/page/2/#findComment-1645981
Shermie October 28, 2015 Share October 28, 2015 (edited) I find lots of plots on this show are written like they have the punch line in their heads, and then write a situation to lead to it. It's way too try-hard. They then fluff it with some flouncing by Cam, whining by Mitchell, screeching by Gloria, highstringiness by Claire, goofiness by Phil and a cantankerous entitlement comment by Jay. If there's time, they'll add a dimwit remark from Luke, bitchy smartassiness from Alex, weirdness from Manny, party girl comment from Haley, and wrap it up with a pithy witticism from Lily. Edited October 28, 2015 by Shermie 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33313-s07e05-the-verdict/page/2/#findComment-1648274
readster October 28, 2015 Share October 28, 2015 I find lots of plots on this show are written like they have the punch line in their heads, and then write a situation to lead to it. It's way too try-hard. They then fluff it with some flouncing by Cam, whining by Mitchell, screeching by Gloria, highstringiness by Claire, goofiness by Phil and a cantankerous entitlement comment by Jay. If there's time, they'll add a dimwit remark from Luke, bitchy smartassiness from Alex, weirdness from Manny, party girl comment from Haley, and wrap it up with a pithy witticism from Lily. Actually that is the basic formula right there. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33313-s07e05-the-verdict/page/2/#findComment-1648968
Tony November 1, 2015 Share November 1, 2015 Yep, this show has pretty much become a paint-by-number exercise. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33313-s07e05-the-verdict/page/2/#findComment-1661089
ChipBach November 3, 2015 Share November 3, 2015 Yep, this show has pretty much become a paint-by-number exercise. More of a pain-by-numbers exercise... I agree with someone above, I did not smile the entire episode. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33313-s07e05-the-verdict/page/2/#findComment-1669899
Brandi Maxxxx February 28, 2016 Share February 28, 2016 I'll have to join the unpopular group and say that I thought this episode was a classic. Claire's storyline was the weak link but Gloria's jury duty was the funniest plot this show's done in a long time. People are so determined to hate this show that they're pointing out plot holes that aren't there. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/33313-s07e05-the-verdict/page/2/#findComment-2004693
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