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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.
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View StoryFrom 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.
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View StoryLet'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.”
@TheStarkVoice
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_Zollo
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.
@randyprine
I agree.. and I am Conservative #Roseanne show yesterday was a great start!
@Monet1279
#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
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!!!!!!
@Hermiebear
😯😯😯😯
@UniteAlbertans2
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.
@amandablount2
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
@RebeMccarthy
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.
@KelemenCari
#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
@ArnoldMcCoy4
#Roseanne is proof you can tackle politics and be funny!
@ExDemLatina
@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
@allisonc115
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
@shellbelle1022
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
@PaulKlepacki
Not checking the #Roseanne hashtag but I assume the #MAGA crowd is telling her to shut up about politics and stick to comedy?
@JohnRossBowie
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
@juliecornewell
Roseanne came back to TV as a racist, fascist, white supremacist. So basically she's back on TV playing herself
@Remroum
WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?
@Condrarian
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”.
@babygirlme101
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
@dmjailjake
#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.
@PaulObrienUSA
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
@NWOinPanicMode
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.
@randyobriant
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
@MonteAJP23
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.
@kjfriend2
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
@allisonc115
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
The channel ABC just figured out that conservative voices matter. Let's remind them that we liked @therealroseanne @RoseanneOnABC #abcRoseanne #Roseanne RT!!!!
@KGforTrump
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 💘
@JamesSandzik
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! ❤️🙂
@citropia
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.
@adamcbest
Retweet if you already cannot wait until #Roseanne gets cancelled
@_NotFakeNews_
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!
@KelemenCari
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
#Roseanne is just doing what Trump and Fox News does. Taking advantage of an ignorant political base for profit.
@jackresists
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
@shellbelle1022
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