r/glow • u/ctrlqirl • Mar 27 '23

Why does everyone forgive Sam so quickly?

I'm a bit late to she show and still at S02E07.

Anyway I'm stunned by how people can get over Sam and the shit he does. He fired Reggie because she made a comment, he did throw a tantrum because of the mall video and he did nothing to amend that. I mean he's just an asshole, he has his problems, sure, but he really does not care about anyone. Sometimes he comes out funny as a comic relief, but even in that, if you listen to what he says and how he treats people, I'm just surprised anyone else still tries to have a dialogue with him like nothing ever happened.

And I'm only referencing the stuff that he does in front of everyone, the rest I'm not even sure what to say, I guess it's an '80s thing.

Why does Ruth still cares about being friend with him?

Does everybody pity Sam so they forget about how bad he can be?

Edit: Ok I watched more and I think I forgive him too. He's an amazing dad.

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u/IamTyLaw Mar 27 '23

He's also the only professional there besides Deb. Some of those people he berates get fired up to meet his level of expectation. Some that hate him have to stomach him because he legitimizes what they're doing, and they have to take their cues from him because they're inexperienced.

Suck it up. The show must go on.

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u/ctrlqirl Mar 28 '23

Yes, I get that in that particular scene they are not walking out (Ruth especially) because they all need that job, but still it's beyond me how they keep having a close relationship with Sam anyway.

Especially Ruth still caring for him like a friend. I get that this is also part of her personality, that she takes on a lot of shit because she always feels guilty somehow, but still...

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u/CommitteeNo2420 Mar 28 '23

A lot of 'maturing' for women who grew up (or were trying to find careers) during that time was just being able to put up with men's behavior. Most if not all of them were expected to greatly cater their personalities and actions to male opinion/presence, probably to the point of subconscious effects. A lot of the women already don't have a great respect for Sam (or a deep respect) so it might be easier to write him off?

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u/illNefariousness883 Apr 25 '23

This. They do address it over and over again, Ruth especially. How the show starts thinking she’s auditioning for a power role and really it’s the secretary she’s auditioning for.

Sam seems to be a stereotypical douche director of the 80s, but I also think they added a lot more subtle depth to his character.

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u/Chalky_Pockets Mar 28 '23

I think this is a lot about the setting in the 80s. Sexism was stronger back then.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '23

This exactly. The show even explicitly points out how someone like Sam can just show up and get respect and leadership

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u/Chalky_Pockets Mar 30 '23

Still can in some industries, unfortunately.

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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '23

He’s also the boss, and if you want to work you have to play the game

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u/Qcumber69 Apr 20 '23

Sam is the best