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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 5:55 pm
I understand your point, Rehtse. I can't have children myself, but I do a lot of babysitting work. (I have lupus and am in a flare-up, so I don't have a full-time job now). It drives me up the wall (even me, the unrelated temporary child care worker), when the parents come home and undermine me. I swear that most of the time that the mother would have done the same thing as me, but there's some sort of subtle competition going on. For example, I babysit a 5 year old whose bedtime is 9:30. I think that's a bit late to begin with, but I go with the flow. He will still argue with me over going to bed. Then his mother calls to say goodnight, and he whines that "Jodie won't let me stay up later". Then he smugly hands me the phone and she says she told him he could stay up 15 more minutes. It makes me crazy to be in a power struggle with a 5 year-old, and every time his mother does this he loses respect for me. She either feels guilty about not being home or she wants to ensure her slot of most favourite person in the world - who knows. Hey, I am a product of divorced parents - I know all the tricks. When it comes to other people's children, I learned a long time ago to just grit my teeth and do as the parent asks. Advice is not welcomed, regardless of how reasonable it may be. Ashley's daughter was well-mannered, I totally agree. Hopefully if Ashley has to be a queen, she's the only queen to her daughter.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 7:26 pm
<100> I see you have lupus. There are quite a few of us chronically ill people here. In my case you will notice my sentences sometimes will not make sense OR I have used wrong words. Just a part of my stupid Cognitive issue. I dont notice it is wrong even upon proof readings. Let me tell ya, it can cause some pretty good arguments now and again. LOL what I type and 'what I mean' can be two completely different things LOL
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 7:54 pm
lol, Sunshyne, thanks. I forgive you for any future transgressions, if you forgive mine. I think we all have our "issues". (and opinions ). With the lupus, sometimes I feel like I can't think straight. 'Mental Confusion' is apparently one of the potential symptoms, but I prefer to call it my enchanting quirkiness. your fellow Canadian friend (I've noticed in quite a few posts that you say you are Canadian), Jodie 
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 11:12 pm
enchanting quirkiness. LOL Yep, I'm Canadian too, Eh.
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Catfat
Member
02-27-2002
| Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 11:47 pm
Well, I can see Canada across the Straits from our beach, does that count?
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 1:21 am
LOL Catfat you are just across the water from Victoria. I wonder if I blew off a flaregun whether you would be able to see it? hmmmmmmm I'd probably be arrested or shot for firing a weapon near a ferry terminal or something (homeland security stuff LOL) I'm JUST kidding!!! Havent been to Victoria for a few years.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 1:22 am
catfat you can be an honorary Canadian if you like Trailer Park Boys eh? OR!! If you understand the humor of CornerGas.
HEY! Anyone watch tonight's show? A lesbian couple exchange with a hardcore competitive <57> family. It was hard to watch. Those poor girls. I think the new Mom had it right. That Dad couldnt keep up with the men so he is making himself feel like a "big man" dominating his girls. Anyone besides me think that he purposely threw that ball low to hit her? either he is the crappiest pitcher OR he did it on purpose. Talk about Abusive. But then again, Check out that <57> mom eh? I was embarrassed just watching. I was very glad we hardly saw the kids. I am hoping all that harsh commentary was occurring AWAY from little impressionable ears.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 4:43 am
Watching Oregon Mom was painful. I was absolutely mortified by what was coming out of her mouth.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 5:04 am
It was horrible. Is it me or is this show becoming more like a Jerry Springer type show rather than a learning experience for the families? With this trade and the Abasi/God Warrior trade it seems they are just looking for sensationalism.
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 7:59 am
I think it can be a learning experience, given all the discussion it produces in here. I think once we've got the show where they trade a transsexual who tries to seduce the husband, and he throws chairs at her and runs outside in his underwear, then we've got the Jerry Springer show. I agree it was incredibly painful to watch Oregon mom. Pepper has shown remarkable restraint with her so far. I would have snapped long ago. Even just looking at Oregon mom is painful; she looks like she's in a perpetual state of anger, superiority and judgement. Her daughters, living with her and their dad, are in a very toxic environment. And those comments about Hispanics? God, I was just cringing. <57> My jaw was dropping along with Pepper's. Homosexuality is a birth defect? The same thing as being born with mental or physical defects? geez.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 9:39 am
Oregon mom didn't only insult Hispanics and gays, she also insulted homeless people and overweight people. I couldn't believe when she asked Pepper's daughter what was wrong with her teeth!!! She's an Equal Opportunity Insulter.
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Moderator
Moderator
06-30-2002
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 10:55 am
Reminder: bashing is not permitted at TVCH. Bashing is defined as personal attacks on show personalities. You may make negative comments about their behavior, you may not attack people by condemning them as people. In addition, mean and/or hateful posts will not be tolerated.
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Rehtse
Member
08-17-2005
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 12:01 pm
Oops. Sorry.
What I meant to say that there was a person on a show that I watched last night who said a lot of things that were "bad" about people. This caused me not to have a high opinion of this person.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 12:16 pm
I agree, Rehtse. Her behavior was very unkind and mean-spirited. I had a hard time watching her. On the other hand, the brunette mom that went to the dad and his two girls - I found her quite amazing. She was so kind and loving; and funny. I about died laughed when she came out of the pantry and said "oh look, I"m coming out of the closet." I want her to be MY mom! LOL
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Catfat
Member
02-27-2002
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 12:47 pm
Judy (is that her name?) offered comfort to the Oregon girl when she was crying, not only in physical pain but pain from verbal abuse from her father, who smiled and chuckled even as he was harranguing people and calling them insulting names. Poor little girls. Lexie, I think the teeth comment was in reference to the child loosing her two front teeth, not that I want to cut any slack to Oregon mom. But I think if truth is told, there are lots of people who think and talk about minorities, gays, etc., that way when they are with each other. Most people just don't say it on national television. Aren't the gay women nice and gentle? I would love to be friends with them. They didn't deserve to be treated that way from the hetero man and woman.
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Catfat
Member
02-27-2002
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 12:51 pm
Sunshyne, I accept your offer to be a Canadian citizen, but only if I can meet Red Green and Will Millar.
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Rehtse
Member
08-17-2005
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 1:36 pm
I felt really bad for the partner that stayed home and had to listen to Oregon Mom make derogatory comments about so many groups of people. I espcecially felt for her when she told OM that her own sister had mental issues and that she was nonetheless a lovely human being. OM just does not "get it". IMHO, her daughters scream so much because that is the only way that they can "fit in" with their parents. Question: Why were they grocery shopping so early? Did they not have food at home? I ask this because OM said that she did not eat leftovers.
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 3:46 pm
I was wondering that, too, Rehtse. You could even tell by the light it was pretty early. Sunshyne, lol, I love love love the Trailer Park Boys. I think it's the best show ever. My fave is Julian - remember when he was in the car accident and he crawled out of the rolled-over car with the rum and Coke still in his hand? Love Corner Gas and Little Mosque, too. Are there threads for these shows?
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 3:52 pm
I kept thinking the Oregon Mom was acting. I couldn't believe she wasn't. Looks like she comes undone next week. I don't understand why they make these 2 shows. They could easily show everything in 1 show. I agree with the Jerry Springer sensationalism. Really bad. I don't tape these, but the channel happened to be on in the office last night and I just kept thinking that the OR Mom had to be acting to get reactions. Amazing.
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Rehtse
Member
08-17-2005
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 5:59 pm
Jodied75...I LOVE Trailer Park Boys too! Crazy, I was just thinking about that show the other day. I used to howl with laughter when it used to come out on BBC America. My husband never understood my obsession with the show. I loved everyone. The little wannabe rapper/player/thug (what was his name?) was funny too.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 8:19 pm
Appalling, disgusting, and frightening. The best part of the show was when Oregon mom said, "well, surely there are other people who think like me", and Pepper, with sadness in her eyes, says, "Yup, there are." That was horrifying to watch. I hope the scenes of Oregon mom from next week revealing that she's "a monster" are actual moments of her learning. I doubt it, but I hope.
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Catfat
Member
02-27-2002
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 8:36 pm
Well, I feel totally out of the loop. Who are the Trailer Park Boys and when/where are they on? I get 5 or 6 Canada channels.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 9:04 pm
Yeah. Who are they? Were they on this show? What did I miss? I've never heard of them.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 9:54 pm
LOL at "who are the Trailer Park Boys". (sorry!) The Trailer Park Boys is a low-budget Canadian show based out of a trailer park in Atlantic Canada. Throw a couple less-than-intelligent guys into the mix with a few drinks, a trailer park, and a few more less-than-intelligent folk, and you've got TPB. I'm not a fan much, but it's huge here in Canada, and beyond. They just released a movie. BTW -- "I only get 5 or 6 Canadian channels"... interesting, that's more Canadian networks than I get, lol.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 9:56 pm
Rehtse (ha,I get it!) -- I dunno his name, as the character, but it's Jonathan Torrens who plays him. Jonovision? The guy with the shower slippers in Joe Schmo? 
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