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10. Lucille Bluth, "Arrested Development" Completely dependent on the family's wealth, Lucille could not exist without the material comforts her husband (illegally) provides.
9. Ginger Grant, "Gilligan's Island" Everyone else was concerned about getting off the damn island. Ginger was concerned about doing her hair.
8. June Cleaver, "Leave It to Beaver" Wonder if she's really satisfied that her life revolves around keeping her kitchen spotless for hubby?
7. Heidi Montag, "The Hills" It's technically reality, but we all know it's scripted. And choosing a tool like Spencer Pratt over a female friendship is a serious enough offense to bend the rules. And the whole 'Speidi' thing? Barf.
6. C.J. Parker, "Baywatch" We know she saves lives and stuff, but the whole running around in a skimpy suit thing really only objectifies women.
5. Diane Chambers, "Cheers" She relies on bartender Sam to keep her from going batsh*t crazy. Her attempt at independence? Sleeping her way through Europe.
4. Meredith Grey, "Grey's Anatomy" The majority of her residency is spent mooning over McDreamy. At one point the wishy-washy doc even begs him to choose her. C'mon, Mer.
3. Laurie, "That 70s Show" Her character is merely arm candy for a slew of different men, her family even jokes that she probably has a few bastard children. Heh, heh ... eh.
2. Gabrielle, "Desperate Housewives" Uh, doesn't the name of the show sort of say it all? Gabrielle's a desperate, money-hungry trophy wife.
1. The Wives, "Big Love" This one could be argued, but for us polygamy is pretty hard to reconcile with feminism. Not to mention all the squabbling and infighting that goes on between Margene, Barb and Nicki.
Agree? Disagree? Who'd we miss out on?
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Thursday 11 June
By Anna
what about Carrie Bradshaw??!! her's was the most self-obsessed, dependent character on TV, and I haven't seen any other that comes close since S&TC came to a halt. she repeatedly either flat-out ignored, cut short, or put her problems and issues above her friend's issues. not to mention she considered herself a "writer", which she was far from; penning your own self-important musings does not a writer make. the other characters on that show were definitely flawed, but not nearly as much nor as badly as Carrie. as independent as she said she was, she sure did continually define her life around men.
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Thursday 11 June
By jenny
What I don't understand is how falling in love with a man and centering your life with and around him is considered "anti-feminist." I love my husband and you bet you a** I would put him above any career any day. And I know he would do the same for me. Some of these die-hard feminist are simply women who have never loved or been loved enough to think about anyone but themselves. I like to take care of my husband and he takes care of me. If you have a problem with that, I bet you are single.
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Thursday 11 June
By Steve
How is June Cleaver on the list and Lucy Ricardo isn't? At least June Cleaver didn't scream out, "Whaaaaaa!!!!!!!!" whenever she didn't get her way.
What about Laura Petrie? She also broke down in tears when things went bad for her.
I think putting June Cleaver on the list is completely ridiculous! Feminism came into style in the 60s and 70s, long after Leave It To Beaver ended. Where was Carol Brady or Rebecca Howe (Cheers), Grace Addler (Will & Grace) was a complete basket case trying to find a man. If they put Meredith on the list for the same reason, why not Grace? What about Marge Simpson?
What about Elliott Reed from Scrubs? Or Lilly from How I Met Your Mother? She's already said dozens of times that she can't do anything without Marshall. Sure, she took her little departure to San Francisco, but since coming back she can't do anything without him. Even urging him to take a high paying job so he can pay off her credit card debt.
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Thursday 11 June
By Deena
So what? If we were all alike this world would be a bigger mess. I am not sure that feminism was the best things for our children anyway. Look how kids are turning out now. Women need to be around to raise their children.
Hate me for my opinions, but our youth definitely need parents who are around to hold them accountable and if both parents are working then there is less supervision.
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Thursday 11 June
By Mary
Sharon from the Young & the Restless total whiney crybaby the "o poor me act" is enough to make you wanna ralph.
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Thursday 11 June
By kate
I don't think Blance Devoreux's bucking of the system by having many sexual partners and not needing a relationship is antifeminist at all.
You should have let Jezebel get around to writing this list as well; it would be better.
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Thursday 11 June
By waytobleu
What about those b*tch*s from Bridezilla? I wonder how I could possibly be of the same sex as those women. Ladies: your ultimate goal in life should not be marriage. Period.
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Thursday 11 June
By Carla Peele
Okay, FIRST of all--- I am so SICK of the whole "it's anti feminist to be a HOUSEWIFE and MOTHER"! Feminism is about CHOICE. I CHOOSE to be a wife and mother--- leave June Cleaver alone!
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Thursday 11 June
By mrtchevyss
It looks like these women are watching entirely too much tv. Things were better when women spent more time in the kitchen.
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Thursday 11 June
By skyboi
Interesting list and quite entertaining. Here is the challenge. How about making a list of REAL women who are the least feminist. I would like to nominate Sarah Palin, followed by Ann Coulter.
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Thursday 11 June
By Trish
half the women on the list weren't meant to be feminist icons- they're meant to show a range of female characters and in some instances to show how ridiculous and laughable some of the female stereotypes are. every character on TV can't be a strong feminist character- how boring would that be?
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Thursday 11 June
By Shawna
There is NOTHING wrong with NOT being a feminist!!! In fact that's what IS wrong with TV. And this country in general.
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Thursday 11 June
By c. benighted
What about scheming, mercenary Denise Richards? What about superficial, primping New York? What about completely clueless Kendra? What about the women on Rock of Love, Flavor of Love, and the Bachelor?
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Thursday 11 June
By craig larsen
I agree with many of your picks - vapid women at best. However your inclusion of June Cleaver is simply wrong. Who are you to say that what she does doesn't make her happy? She is clearly a bright woman, with a sense of duty and diligence to her family. Would it be better she were a slob and not attentive to her family? That one is a bad choice. She is a good woman, and proved to be strong when SHE felt it necessary. The woman made her choice - that is the sign of a feminist.
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Thursday 11 June
By Potter
Why dosen't truth matter to you haters -
diogenes wrote ----
barbara bush, laura bush, and the twins get my vote for setting the womens movement back 20 years..........
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Barbara Bush is Matriarch to a dynasty (family) She wheels incredible power !
Her life has been filled with purpose & joy ! Has yours ??
Laura Bush has traveled to more countries On Her Own - bringing her personal programs to women all over the world. She has done more then any First Lady has in the past 50 years ! You wouldn't know what a strong commited woman she is , why , because the bias media never covered Laura Bush & her accomplishments !
She is educated - had a career , etc..
Plus , she has keep her husband satisfied - George didn't have SEX in the White House with "other" women like Bill & John did !!
Your Hate pervents you from dealing in reality !
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Thursday 11 June
By craig larsen
Right on girlfriend! see my comment below yours. June is rockin.
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Thursday 24 September
By somebody.
there are some women that take this feminist stuff wayyy too far & they start doing things like naming the top 20 least femist characters on TV FOR FUCKS SAKES.they are characters! characters= FICTION. i have a younger sister that always tells me that i'm giving girls "a bad name" & honestly that annoys the crap out of me.feminism is about a women's right to choose her way of life because duh! NOT letting her choose her life is wrong, she has her choices. and another thing...it's beautiful to be a strong, intelligent woman with a career & everyhting, but sometimes the whole "i don't need a man" thing gets taken in a certain way & you come off as bitter & kindda selfish.i should know, i know TONS of women like that.
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