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1. I selected this clip because it resembles how families used to be much more family oriented than they are today. In this video you can see how the father arranged to surprise his family with a trip for work, including the family. Not many families do that exact process when it comes to surprising one another with a trip or a gift in general. (Not saying people don't, but it isn't as common). It reflects the way families were in a way that electronics were not a top priority over your loved ones. And even though the family was not 100% biological, they seemed to take the new family naturally. The mother had the three daughters, and the father had the three sons. Together, they blended just fine...not all people nowadays can accept the change that naturally and keep it going smoothly without a lot of problems.

2. Their outfits are much different than they are now, and you can clearly tell the show takes place around the 70's. The outfits are more simple, and the colors are more distinct. Also, the design and patterns of each individual outfit is different. Each family member of the Brady Bunch is present, along with their house keeper/nanny Alice. I don't see any circumstances present here, the father seemed to plan out the vacation/trip well, and everything seems to be in order also. The family's tone is excited and overwhelmed with joy! They're all happy to be going on a trip, TOGETHER. They're saying things about being surprised, such as "WOW!" and "WE'RE GOING TO HAWAII??".

3. The family consists of a father, mother, six children, and a nanny/housekeeper. The mother had the three daughters, and the father had the three sons. (Father widowed, mother had a divorce) Father: Mike Son 1: Greg Son 2: Peter Son 3: Bobby Mother: Carol Daughter 1: Marcia Daughter 2: Jan Daughter 3: Cindy Housekeeper: Alice Each person plays an equal role in the family, and that's how they maintain such a healthy household, for the most part. (All families face disputes).

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1. I chose this video clip because it shows how the family bonds extremely well, and how they're not afraid to do childish things together. Just like the Brady Bunch, the family isn't exactly ALL family, biologically. But, despite that they still act as if they are and ignore it. Sometimes, like now, they miss their mother (who passed away), but know that every other member of the family will always be there for them. This reflects how families used to be, and how more families should be.

2. The clothes they wear are quite different from what we wear today. Nowadays we match our clothes with ex) khaki jeans and a shirt...but back then, many just mixed neon colors, colorful patterns, and whatever they wanted. Which makes me wonder why we changed so dramatically. The father, uncle Joey, Michelle, Steph, and DJ are in this clip, which is NOT all of the family that lives in the house. In the clip they are talking about a past song, and remembering how much Steph used to love it. Joey got the tape, and played it. So Steph and the father danced their old dance, to show Michelle what the dance looked like. Also, they sang along with it, and acted like one complete family.

3. Depending on the season, there's different amounts of people in the Full House. But, to include everyone...Dad: Danny Daughter 1: DJ Daughter 2: Steph Daughter 3: Michelle Uncle 1: Jesse Uncle 2: Joey Jesse's Wife: Beccy/Rebecca ..Each person has a different role in the family, the father Danny plays the role as both mother and father to his three children. While Joey and Jesse also help out with them too, they take each task as one and try to make sure everyone is treated the same. Sometimes they face problems, but just like now, it's natural to happen. I feel as if back then, there was less problems...and more family oriented things.

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1. Although Family Guy is a cartoon, it still illustrates what certain families are like nowadays. Here, it's clear that it's a bit over dramatic, than realistic, but in certain situations family members will be childish more than they used to be. Back in the Brady Bunch era, the family seemed more appreciative, while Peter Griffin in this clip just wanted what he saw on TV. He even made a list for his own wife, which didn't seem to be too considerate.

2. The clothes they wear are common now, and seen around despite that it's a cartoon. (Imagine if they were real). But, back in the day there seemed to be more freedom and expression as to what people wore. More funky patterns, and neon colors. In this video you see Lois, and Peter. Two married people with a dog, and three children. Lois was leaving to go Christmas shopping for Peter, as Peter is not exactly the adult you would see back in the 70's.

3. The people in the clip/house of this show are Mom: Lois Dad: Peter Son 1: Chris Son 2: Stewy Daughter: Meg Dog: Brian. They all fight A LOT, and seem to get into more trouble than the other two families portrayed in the other clips. I believe as a whole, families were much more tamed and closer than most are now. Although, it could be vice versa depending on the family. Every family is different! But statistically, there is a slight decrease in family oriented activities/activity. And I think it's clearly seen in this latest clip. Here, you can see Peter being childish asking for what is on his list, in reality back in the 70's husbands wouldn't do such a thing. Respect has been a little bit lost also. Lois went out, and yes the TV throwing is unrealistic, but you can see it's symbolizing how Peter felt when he saw the thing on TV.

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1. Families on television seem to be more and more staged, even though this is a TV show, it is a real family. Jon and Kate Plus 8 shows how their family once was strong, but then fell apart. The Brady Bunch, no matter what, stayed strong and did not crumble. That is one change that I saw comparing the older shows, to the more new shows. Jon and Kate, are interviewed in this clip, and reveal why they're splitting, and how they feel about it. It seems as if even the fake family TV shows are just as dramatic as the semi-real ones.

2. They wear everyday clothes, that anyone would see around. Their style really does not stand out to me, whatsoever. Nothing compared to Full House or The Brady Bunch. Here, they're wearing simple clothing, which is typical. As they talk about the divorce, and yada yada yada. It's unfortunate they could not keep the family together, especially with eight children. Watching previous episodes there are hints that they aren't 100% happy like they once were, but it's still sad to know they didn't make it all the way.

3. Here, in the video are the Mom: Kate and Dad: Jon. They also have five girls, and three boys. Cara and madelyn (first born, twins) Aaden, Collin, Joel, Leah, Alexis, and Hannah. (sextuplets) So many children made it stressful for them, and yet the did still have many good times as one family. But it makes you wonder why families, even large families like that, were so different decades ago; from what they are now today.