How does Meredith Masony’s parenting humor in 'The Goldbergs' parody outperform others?

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When I play with that “1980’s Mom vs 2019 Mom” / Goldbergs-style vibe, I lean into a few things that tend to hit harder than generic parenting humor:

• I exaggerate the contrast between then-and-now parenting (hose in the yard vs. SPF 70 and organic snacks), so parents see themselves and their own mom in the same sketch.
• I keep it fast, specific, and painfully relatable: the clutter, the chaos, the empty threats, the “I love my kids but also… please go to camp.”
• I don’t pretend parenting is magical all the time; the honesty (“this is bullsh*t,” “I’m exhausted”) is what makes people feel seen and laugh.

Which part of that Goldbergs-style parody do you relate to most: the 80s side or the modern mom side?