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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 6:46 am
Bwahaha Danas! What a hoot!
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 2:10 am
WHAT?? no one watched Husband Swap?? It was great.
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Marej
Member
09-20-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 6:56 am
I loved the little girls reaction to the rules change and hippy wife at the bar. I laughed and it was a great episode. Just like Trading Spouses, don't these people expect the other families to not like the changes?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 7:27 am
I liked how much "gentler" this one was than the Trading Spouses this week. Both sets of families were about as far apart from each other, yet WifeSwap was so much "gentler." I wish the girls from Kenny's family were nicer to "Zeb"? (was that is name?) The changes were all good. I liked how open the commune mom was to change.
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Justalittlebean
Member
08-15-2003
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 8:57 am
Has anyone heard how much these families get to be on this program? I loved the show last night. I can even see these couples being friends. 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 9:06 am
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Karuuna
Member
08-31-2000
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 9:29 am
Both the couples were from Colorado, and after the show they did interviews on a local tv station. They both seemed a little upset with the way they were portrayed on tv. The Boulder couple wanted folks to know that they did indeed get out of the commune and had made vacation trips to California, Hawaii and other places. And the Colorado Springs couple wanted folks to know that even though their house was in disarray during the show, it was because they had only been in it for less than 6 months, and were still unpacking and remodeling. Kenny (biker dad) still spoke highly of Hashana (sp? commune mom), and said he missed the little girls.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 10:27 am
Thanks Kar I just realized my post was eaten by maintenance mode!! I laughed so hard when the dh's were reading thier manuals, that my ds's turned it on!! We LOL from different rooms (the boys tend to be flippers!!) I think they were portrayed in a good light compared to some of these shows!! DS and I had a discussion on the recycling, we do recycle, but not extensively, and we've noted in some communities, its a "farce" to recycle, because they take the recycled stuff to landfills if there isnt a market for it - there was a right up, and an expose on it... quite disheartening!! And when the Boulder dad was upset in the basement and wasnt getting any acknowledgement (smell of the cats) did anyone else lol at the reaction to the snake in the background?!! and we really LOL when he was complaining, kicked his foot and said he was really "pi$$ed" esp after mentioning the smell of the basement!!
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Cathie
Member
08-16-2000
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 5:18 pm
I loved the little commune girl trying to color Kenny's tattoos with her crayons. He was such a good sport about it, too. So much better than Trading Spouses this week!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Friday, December 03, 2004 - 12:10 am
I thought it was a great show, too. I loved the little girl trying to color the tatoos! It was nice to see Kenny's family finally come together and do some things at the end. Zeb did act like a bit of a flake about things, but in the end getting the family to work together, spend time together and the mom's daughter to appreciate Kenny was awesome! I saw Kenny's family on Jimmy Kimmel and while Kenny still had nice things to say, the wife and kids didn't say anything nice about Zeb. Even the "smelling bad" was brought up again. I thought they could have at least given him some props on how he got them to see how much they could do together like they did on the show. They seemed to have forgotten he had any role in them getting closer by last night. The commune mom was a hoot once she got in the bar and on the Harley. ETA: They have a phone number (I think) at the end of the show asking if you'd like to participate to call.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 1:58 am
This is only the second show I have seen with the HUSBANDS switching. It always seems to go over better with less vicious bickering....the reason? I feel the reason is that Men are still considered authorities in most homes...therefore when RULE CHANGE occurs, the household has a more 'we have to do it' mentality. When a new woman comes into a home, it is almost always the man who LEADS the Revolt against the rules. Kenny's family seemed really mean to the guy although I have to say HE Seemed stifling. I laughed when I saw how he did most of the housework and the wife had an afternoon nap or she got grumpy. Ha ha ha. I theorize that the housework was never GOOD ENOUGH, she see said YOU DO IT. AND, when the commune mom gets upset and argues with the strongwilled husband He condescendingly tells her she must be tired. Go lie down. So she does. I LOVED seeing the Commune mom relaxing with the easygoing biker guy. He truly was her husband's opposite in almost everyway. AND like so many 'roughlooking meanlooking' bikerguys, he was a big teddybear softy with the young girls. My only fear is that the strongwilled domineering man now has to deal with a woman who has had a taste of freedom. Wonder if she has bought a motorcycle yet?? They are much better on gas then a car.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 3:23 pm
I really enjoyed this show, too. It was just great seeing Commune Mom at the biker bar, and the kids were so cute at the amusement park. Yes, Reader, that part with the snake was hilarious!
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 6:15 am
Well, once again we see the unbending over the top christian family and the off the chart way too loose liberal family. I just wish for once they would show what would happen with a REAL christian family and a REAL liberal family. I have been raised in church all my life, my life is totally committed to Jesus Christ, but I have NEVER seen people like the ones they portray. I love rock music, very easy on my kids since I totally trust them, unless proven otherwise, I have tattoos - no piercings...can't handle the pain I also have a dear friend who is a "born again" 100% comitted christian who owns 3 tatoo parlors, has multiple tattoos and piercings and her hubby is a follower of Christ and is in a die-hard, head banging christian punk band. Also know many liberal who are extremely strict with thier kids. Sheeesh I guess my complaint is why do they show the "stereo-types" why not real families.. since this is REALITY Television. Whew.. glad I got this off my chest.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 7:44 am
I was happy to see that the Christian mom seemed to "wake up" and realize she needed to be closer to her daughter. That poor daughter. I can't believe her parents thought it was ok and equal to tell her they hated her just cuz she said she hated them. Duh. And also to actually say and write out BRAT-ney and how they like the brother better than her. ANd tehy could hardly wait for the kids to get out of the house. And make that girl do all the work while they make the brother do nada...Makes me sick. I loved how nice the punker kids were. very sweet and respectful and loving. I think they taught Christian mom a lot. That Christian dad was acting like a dictator! I won't say any more about him as I do not want to get modded. But I have a feeling everyone feels pretty much the same way about him so I don't even need to write it...
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 7:47 am
With home schooling, don't the kids need to take standardized tests or something to get promoted to the next grade?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 8:38 am
Terolyn, I totally agree with you!! I got very tickled when everyone kept trying to point out to the 'christian' dad that the point of the show was to experience a different lifestyle! LOL
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Misspoufy
Member
09-30-2004
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 8:42 am
Julie: Re: Homeschooling...it depends upon what state you live in. In some states the law is that you may only homeschool if you are a certified teacher. In other states there is absolutely no guidelines to how a child must be schooled. Depending upon your state standardized tests may or may not be required. However, most colleges do require some proof that a child is ready before college admission so most parents do standarized testing.
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Misspoufy
Member
09-30-2004
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 8:50 am
Now..on to my take on the show. I was so disgusted at "Christian" dad. <el> but he was about the poorest example of what a Christian husband and father is supposed to be. Not only was he abusive, both emotionally and verbally, but he was cursing, completely lost his temper, and was sitting having a glass of wine at dinner. (And that last thing is definitely against the Southern Baptist guidelines which they supposedly espouse. He definitely gives a bad name to Christianity. I was laughing at Christian mom when she realized that the punk rockers were also Christians, and suddenly her eyes were open to her bigoted opinions. Although pierced and tattooed I definitely think they were the most typical family and the better of the two.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 9:38 am
We watch this show and the Trading Spouses show as a family... I look so darn good to my son when he sees the extreme families they have on these shows! We tend to have more in common with the liberal families (except for some of the housekeeping issues they seem to have) and I am always more drawn to them.... But extremes on either side is such a big turn off! I am always anxious and curious to learn about other peoples passions and interests but please don't shove it down my throat!!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 9:54 am
WHy wasnt the "christian" (use that term loosely) called on being so abusive, he was verbally abusive, it went beyond the demanding, controlling sterotype. The mom that had to live in his controling environment was verbally attacked, and threatened, when all she was doing was following the show's guidelines. I was appalled that he was allowed to break the contract, and threaten that mom.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 10:00 am
I totally agree Reader. I always scratch my head when these people are so completely resistant to try another way. That IS what they signed up for isn't it? I know that my kids would be respectful and follow the rules at least for a week... sheesh. And to have an adult who can't do it just amazes me! He acted so inappropriately it was just sickening!
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 10:48 am
That Christian dad was a piece of work as was his son. I might have had a fit if someone took my 15 year old to get a tattoo, too. Did dad know it was only going to be a temporary tat? I wouldn’t have cared about my daughter going into a tattoo parlor with this adult woman but actually getting a tattoo would have sent me over the edge. The little boy calling dad to “tell” has the same attitude dysfunction as his father. That little boy was rude about taking out the garbage. Not very Christian like to act the way the father and son acted. But we are seeing the edited version of events. Does anyone know why Christian dad walked out of the final meeting in a huff? I think I missed what precipitated the walk out. OH and on a very shallow note Christian mom looked better with too much make up than non at all. I’m cracking up at what Christian dad must have thought of his wife’s behavior while away.
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 12:06 pm
Apparently, he walked out because Alan (punk dad) commented that Bill (oppressive dad) did not seem to be the "reasonable man" that Wendy (oppressive mom) described. Really great reason to freak out! I'm sure that made Alan feel so wrong about calling Bill unreasonable.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 12:12 pm
Thanks Kimmo, hmmmm, then I guess I didn't miss anything. Or maybe tptb edited something out?
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Thursday, December 09, 2004 - 12:31 pm
I really wonder what the heck the "Christian" dad was doing on this show. It seems like the wife was so whipped she wouldn't have to guts to apply for it. I bet they were recruited. I thought the punk family was pretty darn normal and loving. A little messy maybe,but a good family all around.
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