A Random Poll on Full House
If you grew up in the mid-80s like I did, you probably remember Full House, a wholesome family sitcom that first aired September 22nd, 1987 and had a run of almost ten years, ending in May 1995.
The premise of the show was rather simple and mostly sugar-coated and the issues were, for the most part, contemporary. Basically, it centered on a widowed father named Danny Tanner (performed by Bob “America’s Funniest Videos” Saget) who is responsible for raising his three children; D.J. (Candace Cameron), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Michelle (famously performed by both of the Olsen Twins; Mary-Kate and Ashley) after his wife is tragically killed in a car accident.
To help raise his children and soothe the healing process over losing his wife Danny enlists support from Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier), his best friend from his old high school days, and his wife’s younger brother Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos). Throughout the course of the show, every character–especially the children–deals with typical sitcom issues like drug use, safe sex, morality, dating, you name it, it was most likely covered and then discussed with sincerity and emotion.
It seems like everyone can associate themselves with a particular character or rather disassociate themselves for some reason or another. Whatever your reasoning might be for liking or disliking a character, it’s an interesting study nonetheless.
Consider for a moment that you happen to like a character purely because they seem sociable and agreeable in most cases and likewise you consider these virtues a part of your own personality.
On the other hand, you might enjoy a character because they aren’t like you at all. They may be dishonest, heartless or shallow and you enjoy this because it’s an alternate version of yourself or it’s just entertaining, that or the actor performs the part in a dysfunctional and yet appealing manner, maybe comedically or straightforward, whatever the case you enjoy that character.
Which is why I’m conducting a random poll (by random I mean, hey you had no idea I’d do this) on who your favorite character is from Full House is. There is no scientific reasoning behind this other than just for curiosity and fun. Please, feel free to participate in the poll and leave any comments as to why you chose a particular character over another.
I’m using PollPub, a shiny Web 2.0 polling service to see how this turns out.
The Poll
Please use the direct link (served by PollPub on their servers) for the poll: Who is your favorite character on Full House?.
7 Comments, Comment or Ping
Mike
I will say this is a “random” poll. :)
Actually, I am curious how this idea poped into your head. Someone needs to vote for Gibler.
Feb 4th, 2007
Jorge Quinteros
Well, I don’t think you can get anymore scientific than this…lol. The results are not surprising to me. I wouldn’t necessarily relate to the character I chose but he did have more appeal than everyone else. Very interesting nevertheless the whole concept of polling.
Feb 4th, 2007
Greg
I voted for Uncle Jesse. I still watch Full House on Nick-at-Nite, and the adult me has found him to be the most helpful and least annoying of the major characters. Plus he had the major man crush on Elvis, and there certainly isn’t anything wrong with that.
Feb 4th, 2007
Kyle Korleski
I would have to say Gibler. But when I was younger, I had a crush on DJ.
Feb 6th, 2007
kartooner
Mike: It would be an injustice to the “feel-good sitcom” of the 80s if someone didn’t choose Gibler. She wasn’t my favorite, but I did think she had a cute button nose.
As for how it popped into my head, it just did, and why? Well, I guess I was feeling a wee bit nostalgic, but that’s nothing new for me. :)
Jorge: Yeah, it doesn’t really surprise me that Jesse Katsopolis is in the lead. John Stamo was excellent in that role and managed to pull off the endearing but suave “Uncle Jesse”.
Greg: He did have a man crush on Elvis, didn’t he? Yeah, I can relate, well, sort of, since my Grandfather had a similar man crush on The King.
Kyle: I also had a small crush on D.J., but then found out the actress was related to Kirk Cameron and that was over pretty quick. I guess Kirk’s character in ‘Growing Pains’ rubbed me the wrong way.
Feb 6th, 2007
Mari
Pamela Tanner R.I.P! Keep her memory alive!
I despised Uncle Jesse, I always found him to a be a little creepy. If he was such a suave ladies man, why didn’t he bring a slew of women home? Seems a little disappointing to me.
I think my favorite character Danny Tanner because those crazy kids could do ANYTHING and get away with it as long as the apology was accompanied with a well-practiced hug.
Feb 8th, 2007
kartooner
Mari: Yeah, he did have those well-practiced hugs down pat. That and the long pause, followed by a endearing smile, followed by a smirk, followed by a partially-opened mouth and finally the “Well girls, you know…”.
Wow, I might have to change my answer.
Mar 3rd, 2007
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