Conservatives, liberals and everyone in between had something to say as "Roseanne" took over Twitter during Tuesday's premiere.
Love it or hate it, "Roseanne" is back! And based on the online reaction to its one-hour premiere Tuesday night, you did both.
"#Roseanne" was the top trend of the night, and saw people very passionately on both sides of the pendulum, with the show's openly political stance the primary reason.
From the moment it was announced that Roseanne Barr's character in the show was going to be a Trump supporter, many on the left decried it as a betrayal of the working-class sitcom's roots (clearly not remembering which segment of the population voted for Trump), while those on the right found themselves uncomfortably supportive of a show with a very liberal history.
While many on either side tore apart the show without having watched a single moment, those that did bother to tune in saw a show that didn't shy away from the deep political divide in this country, with Roseanne and Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) expertly showcasing those opposing viewpoints. What they saw was a show that treated each side with the respect and disrespect that they deserve.
Let's face it, there's enough blind hatred on both sides of the aisle, and "Roseanne" was here to show that there is another way. It's OK to disagree, but in the end we're all in this together so maybe we should put aside our stubborn pride and actually be willing to talk about it. Some people on Twitter got the show's message loud and clear, but just as many threw down for and against it in almost equal numbers. If this online response is any indication, ABC should be very happy with those ratings when they come in.
In the meantime, we've gathered some of the best (and worst) responses from across the divide:
People, calm down... if you actually watched #Roseanne tonight you would have noticed that there were jokes made about Hillary supporters AND Trump supporters. It was hardly one-sided or “pro-Trump.”
— Nathan Stark (@TheStarkVoice) March 28, 2018
I feel show depicted the reality of a family with different political views.
It’s refreshing to have at least ONE show on TV that doesn’t push an anti Trump left wing agenda. Thankful for #Roseanne and her courage to take a lot of heat. Almost every show nowadays is anti Trump, anti American, & totally pushes cultural Marxism.
— Mike (@mike_Zollo) March 28, 2018
It’s about time..
I found solidarity in the original #Roseanne, had often thought of her as a comic genius. Hoped maybe her support of Trump would come off as Archie Bunkeresque, but it did not. Instead she uses her genius to normalize Trump and help his voters rationalize their choice and hers.
— Randy Prine #NeverAgain (@randyprine) March 28, 2018
I agree.. and I am Conservative #Roseanne show yesterday was a great start!
— AmericaTheBeautiful (@Monet1279) March 28, 2018
#Roseanne doesn't speak sense or inspiration to me and @ABCNetwork should be ashamed for their part in normalizing our Country's descent into moral bankruptcy.
— ThatGuySpike (@ThatGuySpike) March 28, 2018
I absolutely LOVED #Roseanne! even with the cross dressing kid and bi-racial grandkid it is way more fun to see all the liberals go bat-shit crazy ONLY because Roseanne is a @realDonaldTrump Supporter!!!!!!
— Hermann Brocato (@Hermiebear) March 28, 2018
OMG! #Roseanne is hilarious. And I’m liberal. It’s perfect!
— Robin (@RDAmyaM) March 28, 2018
😯😯😯😯
— UniteAlbertans2 (@UniteAlbertans2) March 28, 2018
Watching Trump supporter Roseanne’s reboot now is like trying to watch anything with Kevin Spacey in it....
Both make me sick to my fucking stomach‼️
🤢🤮🤢🤮#Roseanne #usa @ABC @realDonaldTrump
You know what I find funny about Republicans watching #Roseanne ? The first time it was on most Republicans were complaining what a terrible show it was. They hated that she was tearing down perfect family values. Now, their hypocrisy is on display as they clamor at her feet.
— Amanda Blount - #VetsForGunReform (@amandablount2) March 28, 2018
Roseanne exposes stupid for what it is. We do need to have more conservative shows on. How smart she is, Roseann, hats off to you! https://t.co/OoUFB3St09
— Rebe McCarthy (@RebeMccarthy) March 28, 2018
Network television has taken painstaking care to try to represent all the diverse groups in America EXCEPT for one- a group that #Roseanne remembered: TRUMP SUPPORTERS.
— Cari Kelemen 🇺🇸 (@KelemenCari) March 28, 2018
#Roseanne Back in the day my family and friends Watched #Roseanne and actually loved it ! But not this freaking reboot Anything F***ing Donzie Scheme TRUMP In my House Hole GETS TURNED THE HELL OFF ! PERIOD! #RoseanneBarr Can Go Straight To HELL
— Arnold McCoy (@ArnoldMcCoy4) March 28, 2018
#Roseanne is proof you can tackle politics and be funny!
— Ex-Dem🇺🇸Latina (@ExDemLatina) March 28, 2018
@jimmykimmel and all the late night leftist shills for the Democratic Party just suck on purpose pic.twitter.com/V2Vb7UE0iS
I thought I was gonna be out before it even started with the whole Roseanne as a Trump supporter storyline but I’m genuinely cackling and here for all of this. #Roseanne
— Allison (@allisonc115) March 28, 2018
The whole point of this show is that ALL families have ppl in them that move in different directions in life. We don't have control over it, but we can still LOVE them!! Some aren't getting it. #Roseanne
— Michele (@shellbelle1022) March 28, 2018
It was great to watch a TV show and see someone who voted for our President, likes our President, and defends our President.#Roseanne #RoseanneReturns
— Paul Klepacki (@PaulKlepacki) March 28, 2018
Not checking the #Roseanne hashtag but I assume the #MAGA crowd is telling her to shut up about politics and stick to comedy?
— John Ross Bowie (@JohnRossBowie) March 28, 2018
People watched #Roseanne and are still saying it was all pro-Trump. Were you all in the bathroom during the Jackie parts? pic.twitter.com/9d74EuLGYZ
— ʝยlเє ς๏гภєฬєll (@juliecornewell) March 28, 2018
Roseanne came back to TV as a racist, fascist, white supremacist. So basically she's back on TV playing herself
— Remi Kanazi (@Remroum) March 28, 2018
Best part after the #Roseanne show was seeing the liberals tweet and complain. Next week will be just as awesome. Laugh during the show, laugh at tweets of the whiners after. Great Tuesdays!
— C Lucidi (@bsuall) March 28, 2018
WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?
— Adam is law, you are crime. (@Condrarian) March 28, 2018
THIS IS NOT THE WOKE, URBANE ROSEANNE OF MY YOUTH
America will not let #Roseanne normalize lying, traitorous, con man, sexual predator Trump who pushes conspiracies & cries “Fake News”.
— BabyGirl (@babygirlme101) March 28, 2018
Finally watching #Roseanne. Omg it’s so good. I know no one will trust my objectivity, but this is an honest observation. It’s so FUCKING GOOD SUCK IT HATERS
— Jake Pentland (@dmjailjake) March 28, 2018
#Roseanne trending at number 1. Guess the left is outraged that one show dared to target the millions of Americans alienated by liberals. If they don't like it they can watch the Will & Grace reboot.
— The Gay Trumpocrat (@PaulObrienUSA) March 28, 2018
Then again that show has been losing viewers as fast as CNN.
Was nice to watch a comedy show that was actually funny and not dripping with disdain for us normals. #Roseanne @therealroseanne
— NYPatriot (@NWOinPanicMode) March 28, 2018
My abusive conservative mother would not allow me to watch Roseanne when I was younger. She called it classless and trashy. I'm guessing she watches it now.
— Randy O'Briant (@randyobriant) March 28, 2018
Hmm interesting every other troll tells @Alyssa_Milano and @PattyArquette to stay out of politics and just act...yet they are now all applauding #Roseanne who is an ignorant Trump supporter for bringing politics to her bad show...does the hypocrisy ever stop #MeToo #Timesup
— The Sports Whisperer🏀🏈⚾️🏒🏌️♂️ (@MonteAJP23) March 28, 2018
It's funny looking at the #Roseanne posts from leftists freaking out wanting the show cancelled like they are Nazis and only their shows can be on TV. Change the channel and watch something else, weirdos. Get a grip.
— Awake Leah (@kjfriend2) March 28, 2018
Liberals triggered by a sitcom..... OMG.... I actually think the overall message was just because people don't agree with each other doesn't make them bad people if you can't grasp that then you truly are the problem with society #Roseanne
— Joel Fischer (@JFNYC1) March 28, 2018
I thought I was gonna be out before it even started with the whole Roseanne as a Trump supporter storyline but I’m genuinely cackling and here for all of this. #Roseanne
— Allison (@allisonc115) March 28, 2018
i'm thinking #roseanne might be the closest to an honest assessment of 2017-18 you're going to find that isn't in your own house.
— GregGutfeld (@greggutfeld) March 28, 2018
The channel ABC just figured out that conservative voices matter. Let's remind them that we liked @therealroseanne @RoseanneOnABC #abcRoseanne #Roseanne RT!!!!
— KG (@KGforTrump) March 28, 2018
Great Job Roseanne.... I'm hoping your show starts a new trend of honesty in the entertainment biz. Maybe networks will realise the American people are tired of division due to politics. We all need to laugh again together and heal the present rifts we are struggling thru. Thx 💘
— Double Naught Spy (@JamesSandzik) March 28, 2018
Just finished watching #Roseanne and thought it was wonderful. They covered multiple current events, showed multiple viewpoints and in the end showed it’s okay to disagree and still #love each other. Welcome back @therealroseanne and thank you! ❤️🙂
— Stephanie (@citropia) March 28, 2018
For the millionth time we don’t want an inside look at everyday Trump supporters. It doesn’t matter if it’s a #Roseanne reboot or a mainstream media profile. They let their hatred get the best of them, fell for Trump’s con and wrecked our country. There is no other story to tell.
— Adam Best (@adamcbest) March 28, 2018
Retweet if you already cannot wait until #Roseanne gets cancelled
— SCROTUS (@_NotFakeNews_) March 28, 2018
Professional comedians like @jimmykimmel and @StephenAtHome take note: Hate isn't funny and crying isn't funny. #Roseanne works because it helps us see ourselves AND laugh at ourselves. THAT'S what great comedy can do!
— Cari Kelemen 🇺🇸 (@KelemenCari) March 28, 2018
Can we all just take a moment and for once praise ABC for airing something that isn’t all about the left.. isn’t all about the right... #roseanne is for those of us who live in the REAL world🙌🏼
— Andi Caine (@andi_caine) March 28, 2018
#Roseanne is just doing what Trump and Fox News does. Taking advantage of an ignorant political base for profit.
— Jack Resists 🇺🇸 (@jackresists) March 28, 2018
The whole point of this show is that ALL families have ppl in them that move in different directions in life. We don't have control over it, but we can still LOVE them!! Some aren't getting it. #Roseanne
— Michele (@shellbelle1022) March 28, 2018
