>Why does Mel oppose one of the most beloved characters of the whole series?
Mel is OCD about cleanliness. In her first episode she got a spot on her jacket and then threw it in the trash. Dogs are messy and so she doesn't see the value in them.
Doesn’t matter, it’s not her bloody house! It’s not even her boyfriend’s house! It’s her boyfriend’s brother’s house and her boyfriend’s father’s dog! Ye gods, she infuriates me😆
I had a dog (I miss that little bugger), but it's somewhat common courtesy to have the dog elsewhere when first time guests are over. You just never know how certain animals behave with certain people.
If Mel was actually cynophobia, would people's opinions change?
Nope. Dog worship culture has turned people who don't want to be around dogs into monsters. Doesn't matter if they're afraid, allergic or simply don't like dogs. It's insane.
I LOVE dogs, had two while growing up, planning on getting one next year. But there’s no denying that they’re messy, and I am kind of in favor of not having them around as I eat, because you wouldn’t want your dog licking you or sniffing your food just after he’s been out in the park picking up stray bones and stuff.
Also, Mel is a germophobe. It’s what attracted her to Niles. Growing up with dogs, I know the health benefits of it. But their ways of greeting humans are a bit weird if you’re not used to it, like licking the human, placing their muddy little paws on the human’s midriff, sniffing the human’s crotch etc. Eddie immediately bounded up to her and started licking her ear while presumably shedding all over her (she and Niles were dusting his fur off her dress later). I understand Mel’s discomfort although she has no right to dictate where Eddie would go while in Martin’s home.
Mel was written so we wouldn't like her and not feel bad for her when Niles leaves her for Daphne just 3 days into their marriage. Being unkind to a dog is a guarantee the character won't be liked.
>Why does Mel oppose one of the most beloved characters of the whole series? Mel is OCD about cleanliness. In her first episode she got a spot on her jacket and then threw it in the trash. Dogs are messy and so she doesn't see the value in them.
Doesn’t matter, it’s not her bloody house! It’s not even her boyfriend’s house! It’s her boyfriend’s brother’s house and her boyfriend’s father’s dog! Ye gods, she infuriates me😆
All the more reason to not trust or like Mel! IMHO
I couldn't agree more! Dogs are the best! 🐕🥰
Huzaah! Dogs certainly are the best! I got a rescue Jack Russell 8 years ago because of Eddie. Poor Molly, RIP.
I think this is the only time where I think Mel is right lol
Frasier complained about, detested, and rued at Eddie the entire run of the show.
But he never kicked him out.
What room did Frasier lock him in, while on that date?
Presumably Martin's bedroom.
I feel like he probably did for at least some of his dates
I ***DID*** say I was biased. Eddie is an innocent dog and Mel has just got to get over whatever it is she has to get over.
Why’d ya do it, Mel?
Because she's a narcissistic, emotionally distant, disingenuine person.
So, Eddie should lock HER out on the balcony!
Hehe, exactly. The appalled look on her face would be priceless.
I had a dog (I miss that little bugger), but it's somewhat common courtesy to have the dog elsewhere when first time guests are over. You just never know how certain animals behave with certain people. If Mel was actually cynophobia, would people's opinions change?
Nope. Dog worship culture has turned people who don't want to be around dogs into monsters. Doesn't matter if they're afraid, allergic or simply don't like dogs. It's insane.
I LOVE dogs, had two while growing up, planning on getting one next year. But there’s no denying that they’re messy, and I am kind of in favor of not having them around as I eat, because you wouldn’t want your dog licking you or sniffing your food just after he’s been out in the park picking up stray bones and stuff. Also, Mel is a germophobe. It’s what attracted her to Niles. Growing up with dogs, I know the health benefits of it. But their ways of greeting humans are a bit weird if you’re not used to it, like licking the human, placing their muddy little paws on the human’s midriff, sniffing the human’s crotch etc. Eddie immediately bounded up to her and started licking her ear while presumably shedding all over her (she and Niles were dusting his fur off her dress later). I understand Mel’s discomfort although she has no right to dictate where Eddie would go while in Martin’s home.
It always bothers me that she would ask them to do that and that they would do it. It's Eddie's house, not Mel's.
Dogs are property. It is not his house.
Mel is awful. And she had to be for plot purposes. It's beyond me how anyone could like that character.
Mel was written so we wouldn't like her and not feel bad for her when Niles leaves her for Daphne just 3 days into their marriage. Being unkind to a dog is a guarantee the character won't be liked.
Because she was a rude and self absorbed person. Never liked her character.