I think she thought she had the highest rated sitcom on TV and could do and say anything she wanted because it was guaranteed about $90mm in ad revenue based on what I've read. Plus, she's gotten away with so much since the show came back she probably felt bulletproof. In an "If the president can say it, why can't I," Kind of way.
I honestly cannot believe that Roseanne wrote the things that she did, it's just so cringe inducing and so obviously racist. What was she thinking...
I think she thought she had the highest rated sitcom on TV and could do and say anything she wanted because it was guaranteed about $90mm in ad revenue based on what I've read. Plus, she's gotten away with so much since the show came back she probably felt bulletproof. In an "If the president can say it, why can't I," Kind of way.
Quite honestly,I don't think she was thinking!