But why? Possibly because this sitcom portrays a positive, humorous version of the average working class American family. It's a very relatable show and communicates many of the joys as well as the concerns that many American families have faced in the past. The show gives a clear view of how family is a strong part of the American family.
The episode I have chosen to write about is one when Ray comes down with a cold. He is in bed with a sore throat, yet the viewer believes he is half exaggerating his ailments to get added attention from his wife, Debra. This shows not only the power of the female in the family, but also her intelligence. She refuses this unneeded extra care, as she knows Ray's faking his illness.
Ironically, Ray's mother, Marie, who lives next-door, walks into the scene and hears her sons complaints. Of course, like any sympathetic mother, she offers Ray some ice cream. As she prepares to get the ice cream, Ray's brother, Rob, and their father both complain of the same sore throat. She agrees to get the treat for Rob, but not her husband (again, showing the smart wife position, yet the caring, easy-going mother role.) That's what mother's are for.
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