


She reveals her first delight since her father unexpectedly passed away. Julius brings Rochelle her beloved Turtles (chocolate covered peanut caramel cluster things). After she releases her pent up frustration, having been sad and miserable over her father's death, he comes into the room with her favorite addiction. Or in season one episode seventeen's"Everybody Hates Funerals," Julius doesn't get between Rochelle and her overly critical mother. To make her happy, Julius gets the children to mess up the house. Once the children compliment him on his good meals and housecleaning skills, Rochelle feels useless.

For example, in episode one, season five's "Everybody Hates Fat Mikes," Julius's work is on strike and he stays home. In fact, it is a more believable, more impactful authenticity of real life struggles- raising three children, keeping bills paid on time, making sure food is stocked, and staying married. The wealth of romance lies in the little details, the true acts that matter most. Sure, Julius doesn't buy Rochelle sentimental Hallmark cards (instead keeping a box of many cards bought at a flat rate underneath the bed ) or take her out to fine dining. Julius didn't have to think twice- much less look at Rochelle's wig cap. The important thing too is Julius and Rochelle's relationship- their romance. We cannot dismiss the violence (belt whoopings and such), but the affection and care lingered in every scene. In the black community, a black father that wasn't absent and a black mother that showed interest changed black family media perception. While unable to protect from outside forces, Julius and Rochelle instilled positive values and showed a healthy, balanced love. Julius and Rochelle, however, provided a nurturing environment inside the home. Sure, the children were tempted, lured by finicky desires of childhood wants. He rarely raises his voice even as she can scream and holler with the best of them.ĭuring the time of drugs implanted into communities and high crime rate, Julius and Rochelle cared about each other and their children, of being present in all steps of their lives, not allowing any negative interference to stand in the way. Rochelle's reactions are over the top exaggerations whereas Julius is a calmer rationale. They have a partnership that is all too familiar, like something seen from ordinary, everyday experience. Julius and Rochelle were the heart and soul, the foundation of Everybody Hates Chris.
