Poor Image: Dysfunctional Family

It's not really that the image sucks. It's just that it seems to actively contradict the description beside it. The article states outright that "Don't get them wrong, though; for all the family arguments, the typical dysfunctional family never engages in actual abusive behavior," and right beside that is a picture of Homer choking Bart.

Sure, it's played for laughs, but that's still actual physical abuse.

Hmm... Homer's hands go way down Bart's chest. Looks odd.

Anyway, I don't think physical abuse covers comical things like that, since the mental trauma is always far greater than the physical. As a rule, that's not the case for comedic portrayals.

So I'm going to say that while it's not the best picture, it's not misleading, and I think it's better to come up with an actual replacement suggestion before considering a change.

And I knew I forgot something. *facepalm*

My suggestions were gonna be these from Malcolm in the Middle:

The first Malcolm pic is pretty good.

Must you get before me in every thread leaving me with a Me Too!?

It is, but it's a bit tall.

How's this for size?

It works.

I'm good with that.

Good one. "See this? This is why I'm going gray at 15!"

That works too.

edited 2nd Oct '12 4:24:51 AM by Willbyr

I'd prefer just "This is why I'm going grey at 15!"

Supporting the Malcolm pic.

It's been a few days. No objections to the suggestion?

The general consensus is for it, so it's up, potholed, and tagged with the suggested caption. Locking up.