'Modern Family' Creator Steve Levitan Takes Shot at Ann Romney: Fair Game or Uncalled For?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/08/29 20:00:00

Related Topics: Modern Family, Ann Romney, Steve Levitan, Entertainment Tonight, Gay Marriage

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	Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.	235 votes	59%
	Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.	166 votes	41%

The Republican National Convention is in full swing, and everyone watching waited in anticipation for Tuesday's critical speech by Ann Romney -- wife of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. She talked passionately about her respect for the moms in this country and “a love so deep only a mother can fathom it.”

One day earlier, Mrs. Romney told “Entertainment Tonight” that her favorite TV show was “Modern Family.” The potential future first lady can clearly equate her life mothering five boys to the trials and tribulations of the Pritchard-Dunphy clan. But the comment had many wondering about the big, glaring, gay, white elephant in the room.

Since the show features two same-sex men in a relationship, raising a child, where does this show fit in to Romney’s belief system? Both she and her husband have repeatedly spoken out against gay marriage.

Creator and writer of “Modern Family,” Steve Levitan was happy to hear that he had such a high-profile fan, but could not let the issue slide. He tweeted, "Thrilled Ann Romney says ModFam is her favorite show. We'll offer her the role of officiant at Mitch & Cam's wedding. As soon as it's legal." What do you think: Was Levitan’s response to Ann Romney fair game or was it uncalled for?

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mwf122090 2012/08/29 20:50:35

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

+16
Totally fair. He wasn't being hateful either, it was just a good witty comment.
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slodude66 2012/10/07 03:40:02

Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.

Doesn't matter. I think it's a case of shut up and sing.

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NotTargetMaterial 2012/09/15 06:21:10
iamthemob ~ the 444th Guru ~ 2012/09/02 18:34:59

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

It's his show.

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Embalmer 2012/08/31 15:55:06

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

Ruck the Fomney's.

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Jane 2012/08/31 15:26:28

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

She and her husband don't believe gays should have equal rights. It is fair game and they should be ashamed of themselves for their selfish views.

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Garciataria 2012/08/31 11:07:56

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

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... and because she said she liked the show.

When you're a politician you are ALWAYS fair game.

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Somkey the Hores 2012/08/31 10:10:36

Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.

He can say what he wants. It verifies his assholiness.

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ivegotloveinmypants 2012/08/31 10:07:06

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

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Typical off the Romneys t make these kind of comments witthout actually thinking about them. I have nothing against Ann Romney, mind, but she doesn't seem to have any empathy with those who don't fit in her economic standing or with her beliefs.

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Mae 2012/08/31 09:16:25

Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.

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I will not watch that piece of garbage show, never have, and never will. If I smell even a whiff of liberal bias and hate around the producers or the message they're forcing through on their programs, I avoid it like the plague of immorality that it is!

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Jane to Mae 2012/08/31 11:28:29

Since when is accepting gays as equals hateful???????

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Elementer 2012/08/31 02:16:13

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

+1
It's like watching a dog show and not liking dogs.

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««Gingey, the Master Debate... 2012/08/31 02:00:07 (edited)

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

+2
Oh come on, it wasn't that bad!! She made a decent speech, but man was it cheesy as hell lol. My class watched it last night and we all erupted in laughter because of the cheesiness.

*edited for typo. just donated blood so I'm loopy -_-

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Pablo to ««Ginge... 2012/08/31 04:35:16

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Ah, yes...another teacher of children influencing their young minds......and shaping them.....

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««Ginge... to Pablo 2012/08/31 18:47:39

Ann Romney?

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Pablo to ««Ginge... 2012/09/13 13:42:14

What about her ?

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mae 2012/08/31 01:59:11

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

Fair game. Maybe she is a forward-thinking mother.

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Pedalpusher 2012/08/31 01:29:10

Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.

+2
It surprises that she said it was one of her favorite programs to a point. But she was being honest. Steve Levitan should have just been happy for the comment and let it go! We know who's more gracious!

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Swampdog 2012/08/30 23:59:30

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

Public domain, no one refrain.....from saying whatever!

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/08/30 23:25:11

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

A VOTING CITIZEN WITH FREEDOM OF SPEECH...

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Inquisitve Kat 2012/08/30 23:12:31

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

He wasn't even nasty, he just made a harmless joke. I'm willing to bet she's a lot less offended than the 41% who voted "uncalled for". She might even actually have a sense of humour and be able to laugh at herself!

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Ron Swanson 2012/08/30 22:45:34

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

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Liking a show doesn't equate to agreeing with everything in it.

However, the quip by Levitan was harmless and good-natured. It could have been MUCH MUCH worse.

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ellomotto 2012/08/30 22:00:42

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

How can she say her favorite show is a show that includes a gay couple, when she and her husband are against gay marriage? Seems hypocritical, but kudos to the Modern Family writers for such a great comeback line

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diane RN to ellomotto 2012/08/30 22:58:12

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Not believing in gay marriage and accepting an alternative lifestyle are 2 different things. She didn't say she hates gays or that she doesn't approve of their relationships, she believes for religious reasons that marriage is between and man and a woman.

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Pedalpu... to diane RN 2012/08/31 01:26:04

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And she wasn't taking shots at them either. Levitan should've just let it go!

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diane RN to Pedalpu... 2012/08/31 02:14:47

+5
They are looking for every chance to attack this lovely lady.

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ivegotl... to diane RN 2012/08/31 10:09:51

+3
I am neither Dem or Rep, but Ann Romney impressed me on Tuesday.

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ivegotl... to diane RN 2012/08/31 10:09:17

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Which is not being bigoted, as many gays think.

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Somkey ... to ellomotto 2012/08/31 10:14:01

The gays are a SMALL part of the total show. It points up that conservatives can be discerning and don't swallow the whole package as a moonbat will do.

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Marianne723 2012/08/30 20:57:18

Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.

+4
Who cares what that sickening slob Steve Levitan says.

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moviebuff 2012/08/30 20:51:09 (edited)

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

He wasn't being disrespectful in anyway. But there was a minor jab there. I'm always weary of people that change their minds too often. It's not a good feeling.

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Aksana 2012/08/30 20:40:21

Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.

+2
ugh

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MsDianna 2012/08/30 19:45:02

Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.

+2
uncalled for

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Yo'Adrienne..AFCL 2012/08/30 19:19:11

Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.

+1
Some people will take a compliment meant with no ulterior motives.
Shame on everyone for thinking too deeply on something so simple.....she said she liked the show........ Some people aren't happy unless they can attack and be mean-spirited. Some tolerance.!!!

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Inquisi... to Yo'Adri... 2012/08/30 23:33:59

+1
But how was his comment mean-spirited? He didn't insult her, for her views... he just made a light-hearted joke.

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Cn2012 2012/08/30 18:23:33

Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.

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I've also never watched this show but I guess we should expect comments like that. These show creators are so full of themselves. They can't have a fan unless they approve them I guess.

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Inquisi... to Cn2012 2012/08/30 23:35:11

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Did you even read the quote? I took it as him being happy she was a fan, and making a light-hearted joke about the unlikelihood of her being a fan.

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Sue Deenim 2012/08/30 18:23:13

Fair Game. She opened herself up to it.

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I don't doubt her love for her children, but I think she is clueless about the 'real' world and the more she talks, the more obvious it is.

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ivegotl... to Sue Deenim 2012/08/31 10:13:34

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This is precisely what I feel. For example, she was asked very clearly on Fox News why she thought that the Democrats had more support amoung women, and all she seemed to parrot about was the economy. She didn't mention that it was because her husband and party were anti-abortion. She insisted that her and her husband wre very caring towards those in difficulty- but that is a hard statement to make, considering her husband has been quoted saying that he doesn't care about the very poor, because they have a safeety net, and that he likes firing people.
As you say, I am sure that she is an excellent mother and grandmother, I am sure that Romney is also an excellent father, but you are right about her lack of knowwledge.

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Somkey ... to Sue Deenim 2012/08/31 10:15:44
BonnieDeutsch 2012/08/30 18:15:38

Uncalled for. She just said she liked the show, nothing more.

+2
It USED TO BE one of my favorite shows as well. Receiving a compliment and returning it with an insult ? RIGHT ! "No good deed goes unpunished !"

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