As most of you are aware, "Fuller House" recently debuted on Netflix as a reboot of the original late '80s and early '90s sitcom "Full House." Kids from this generation have been highly anticipating what the new sitcom would bring to the present day. Was it everything a '90s kid could dream of and more?
Some critics say the nostalgia was a closure for many who felt they were left empty-handed, while others debated that all there was to the show was nostalgia and not much else.
In support, some fans tweeted things like: "Seems like the critics are set out to destroy #FullerHouse, but I'm pretty sure the series was made for the fans. Let us have this one." — Paul Joseph (@ImPaulJoseph) Feb. 27, 2016.
And: "I'm watching #FullerHouse and grinning like an idiot. If this thing doesn't make you happy, you clearly didn't have my childhood." — Dara Creasey (@DaraCreasey) Feb. 27, 2016.
There’s no denying the several parallels, however!
"My favorite part of #FullerHouse is when the cast makes fun of themselves and blatantly references the past." — Jess (@JessicaFaye508) March 1, 2016.
Here’s a small sample of all the Full House parallels. I dare you to find more, and it’s not hard.
***Spoiler Alerts***
DJ is Danny Tanner.
In a not so subtle roll reversal and gender swap, DJ Tanner follows in the tragic footsteps of her dad. Here she is, widowed after her husband heroically dies, trying to figure out how to raise her three children (all boys) as a single mother.
Aunt Stephanie is Uncle Jesse.
Now you may have noticed, the new DJ Tanner is following in the steps of Uncle Jesse in several ways. For one, she is now the family’s aspiring musician who plays off the too wild to be domesticated character. Additionally she’s clearly the hot one. Steph grew up and aged well just like our favorite uncle who is still in his prime! Not knowing a single thing about the slow paced life, she quickly settles down when sister DJ needs her the most, and likes it!
Kimmy Gibbler is Joey.
In Kimmy’s defense, she’s pretty much been in her own clown world since day one. As the designated jokester, she has taken on the role of Uncle Joey, always there for the comic relief and still learning herself. Interestingly enough I think her character overall has matured but she’s still regarded as the nosy Gibbler!
The adults' careers.
They started the series with Danny Tanner and Aunt Rebecca chiming in “Wakeeeeee Up America," aka they’re still doing the talk show just on a larger scale. Uncle Jesse is still warming hearts as a musician, although it’s debatable that he is behind the new vocals. And of course we have no idea what Uncle Joe does, as per usual.
Couples we love.
Still to this day, I’m holding out for Steve and DJ to final dance away in the sunset happily ever after! They’re both single, live in the same hometown and have already been married so they know the deal; let’s just get them together already! Also how hot and Uncle Jesse and Aunt Rebecca still?! They’re still so in love and quite frankly it’s not fair that they both either froze in time or got better looking.
The baby is a twin, hmm...
If you followed along closely to the credits you would notice twins play Tommy, DJ’s youngest son! The director was clearly trying to emulate all aspects of the cast in a recreation. Although I personally think that’s going the unnecessary extra mile it is a fun fact! Now let’s see if this continues whether Dashiell and Fox Messitt will become the next MaryKate and Ashley Olsen’s.
The humor.
They make a few attempts to keep the jokes up to speed with the 2000’s; however, even those are slightly outdated like the use of “fleek." The humor is still very staged in the true style of sitcom with cued audience laughter and light jokes. The only difference is was "Full House" always this dirty? Or did we not catch the sexual innuendos as children because wow.
In opposition to the nostalgic take on "Fuller House," VH1 and E! News had some choice words of their own.
VH1 stated:
"The plot is paper thin. And, as cruel as it sounds, there is a reason that these actors haven’t been working much in the intervening years between the end of "Full House" and the beginning of this ill-advised cash grab sequel. The reason that nostalgia isn’t a good thing in "Fuller House" is that in this series, nostalgia is the only thing."
And in similar sentiments E! News remarked:
"But when we take off the filter of nostalgia and force our memories to come back to life, we find ourselves overwhelmingly disappointed by what we get. In some cases, we learn that there wasn't much there to be nostalgic about in the first place (ahem, "Fuller House")."
Even the "Fuller House" official Instagram pegged fun at the two opposing views in terms of the creative genius behind the show. While some were satisfied at the homie feeling the show gave others were dismayed that nostalgia seemed to be the only thing contributing to the series.
Fortunately, there will be time to rewrite the wrongs some felt as season two is already under works!
And as a parting message just remember the three bad words:
