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LivingIndependence

Gallaghers and the other classes of society

I know that this series is largely based on realism, and provides a pretty accurate depiction of dire poverty, and the self destruction that all too often results from living in those conditions. However, how realistic is it that the Gallaghers would rub elbows with the middle or upper middle classes that they do. I mean Fiona had some fairly well heeled, established boyfriends who came from upper class backgrounds, Carl getting involved with Kelly who came from a wealthy military family of West Point grads, Frank had the uncanny ability to attract middle class soccer moms and doctors, and Lip hung out with College professors.

I know that these upper class characters all had their own flaws and demons, but I just don't see for instance, some of the women that Frank managed to bed, even wanting to go anywhere near him, considering that he was....Frank.

Unfortunately, though, as often as these guest characters could provide a way out for the Gallaghers, they of course managed to mess it up somehow.

Posted Nov 12, 2022, 7:08 PM UTC

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Qweqwederp•

All Gallaghers are smart in their own way thats way they attract people like this.

And all those women that Frank fucked are all bored sex deprived houswives. Remember the STD scene where everyone is having sex with everyone except their own spouses.

Pretty realistic for me especially their bad choices in life.

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janamichelcahill•

What about the Women's husbands? Can any of them knock Frank's teeth down his throat? I don't think so.

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RedhoodRat•

The plot explains how they get into each of these circumstances and it doesn’t seem unbelievable to me. And being smart and hot despite being rough around the edges is literally what many romantic films and songs are based on, so clearly it’s something people find attractive.

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janamichelcahill•

Why don't We see a Gallagher get physically humiliated?

Like Ian, why is the adult doctor Fascinated with Ian, not Ian saying things like "I wish I had a dad like this, who has Common Sense?" Why wasn't Ian embarrassed about telling Kash "No!" when he was in the bedroom with him. I don't remember being able to tell an adult what to do at that age, do You?

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janamichelcahill•

Also it shows how the Gallagher's are better than those around them. These People can't even physically over power the Gallagher's. there are many examples of this if you look for them. Its not just because the Gallagher's are smart and con their way into things Sometimes.

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Kit_Kitteredge•

I think it kinda makes sense.

A lot of Fiona’s upper class hookups she only ended up with because of Jasmine. None of those guys were really interested in having a relationship with her. They were just going to hookup with her.

Jimmy had an upper class background but he threw that away to be a criminal. Fiona ending up with a guy who steals cars doesn’t seem outside of the realm of possibility. Lots of times people living in shitty situations get involved with spouses who do illegal stuff to make money and they stay in the relationship because the money’s so good.

I think all the other guys she has actual relationships with are pretty middle/lower middle class, aren’t they? It makes sense she’d meet them through work or whatever.

Lip meeting that college professor happens. Lots of colleges have outreach programs where kids might get connected with a professor like lip did. The way lip met that professor might not be all that realistic but it made sense in the scope of the show.

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