When Did Hanging Out Get So Complicated?

Update: 2020-05-05

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Sitcoms like "Friends" and "New Girl" are a staple of American culture. Emily Proctor considers how these "hangout sitcoms" have evolved over time to more accurately reflect the realities of their audiences.

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Ever thought about how 9/11 impacted your favorite sitcom? Or what Ypsilanti really thought about abolishing slavery? Students who were set to present at Eastern Michigan University’s 40th Undergraduate Symposium hold answers to questions you never knew you had.

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