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Enbwife
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 7:33 am
I loved this show. I thought it was hillarious and will watch. I loved Joe Schmoe too so this is right up my alley. I really doubt her family will stay for the wedding. They are catholic and seem to be quite traditional so why would they put up with this??? I hope she gets the money. Steve is a riot!!
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Tabbyking
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 5:46 pm
i swear the show said she was 26. 23 is pretty young.
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Scorpiomoon
| Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 10:02 pm
I watched the "encore" of the first episode tonight. You know, I've shared many discussions with you guys, and I respect your opinions, but I'm going to have to seriously disagree with all of you on this one. I felt so uncomfortable watching this show. The core of what bothers me is this: Even if Steve looked as he does yet was the sweetest, kindest, most amazing human being, Randi nor her family would accept him. I'm sure Steve is not her type. And from what she says about her family, one gets the feeling they wouldn't look beyond his appearance either. And while the joke may be on her, it's disturbing to watch this man, who knows full well he would never be accepted by this woman, put himself in this situation for some TV time and a pay check. I know this is supposed to be a light-hearted show as "The Joe Schmoe Show" was. But watching this woman be so uncomfortable and stressed and not having any fun isn't entertaining to watch. When Randi started crying during her interview, I felt horrible for her. She wanted out of that situation. But I'm guessing she didn't stick around for the potential money. She stuck around because she signed a contract and would probably be sued had she left. Watching someone go against their gut feeling and go through with a situation for money and possible fame is sad. I hope she did win the money and the presence of it makes up for whatever stress she put her family through. This isn't one of those shows I will love to hate. So, enjoy the rest of the series, guys. I'm just going to lurk on this thread.
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Mybbusername
| Friday, January 23, 2004 - 10:58 am
Scorpiomoon- I agree with you. It is upsetting that someone would put the people they care most about through this. I realize that Randi does not know that he is being paid to behave so offensively, but by now it must occur to her that she is not going to change his behavior. That said, it is inexcusable to put her family through what she knows will be an anguished experience. She has no right, and no amount of $$$ will buy the trust and forgiveness of the loved ones she embarrasses. While she is free to humiliate herself at will, she should draw the line at involving innocent people who will (no doubt) be judged harshly for their actions and reactions.
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Dogdoc
| Friday, January 23, 2004 - 4:03 pm
So far, I like the show. Is is filmed in Arizona? You could see their breath as they talked in the scene when she first met Steve. Any practical joke is probably a little cruel. Since it takes place over just 12 days, I don't think anyone will be permanently scarred. I hope Randi relaxes and starts having fun, once she gets used to what she has to do.
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Tabbyking
| Friday, January 23, 2004 - 6:15 pm
i think it's in california. my husband said michael jackson just bought and moved into that mansion. anyone else hear this?
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Deesandy
| Friday, January 23, 2004 - 7:40 pm
I think it would be a good experience. People are so quick to judge and not so quick to offer support. If Randi wants to marry a complete jerk it should not be stopped by family memebers. He is not hitting her, cussing her out, verbally abusive, etc. Perhaps she sees something behind all the goofy-ness and if this happened to really be her decision it would be nice to have her family support her. I am sure she was picked in part due to the family she has and it was known ahead of time how they would react. I know for a fact that my parents would support me regardless of what they thought. They have always let me make my own decisions and mistakes. I am a better person because of it!
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Snoopsmom
| Friday, January 23, 2004 - 7:42 pm
Tabby, could you be mixing up your reality shows, lol? Last night on Extra, ET, or one of those gossip shows they mentioned that the house Merideth and Rick had their one on one date in was the house Michael Jackson is now renting because he doesn't want to stay at Neverland.
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Tabbyking
| Friday, January 23, 2004 - 10:27 pm
it's not me. i taped the encore show of my big fat obnoxious fiance for my dh...and HE said it's the house michael bought. i never believe anything he tells me! that's why i asked if anyone else heard it! wouldn't surprise me at all if dh had the wrong show and the wrong house
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Chieko
| Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 1:44 pm
Yes it was the house on Bachelorette during the date with Rick. You could see the swimming pool through the glass floor of the dining room and then later they went downstairs to the rec room where the pool is and bowled.
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Ketchuplover
| Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 7:11 pm
Only one original episode has aired thus far. Is that correct? thanks
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Sanfranjoshfan
| Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 10:48 am
That's right ketchuplover...the debut episode was last Monday, Jan 19.
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Tobor7
| Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 12:43 pm
I think that she thinks... whatever she puts her parents through... when they find out that they get $250,000 for doing it they will forgive her. It will be intense for them while it is happening, but when it is over they will not hold it against her IF THEY ALL GET THE MONEY! The issues in this show are really much deeper if you think about it and take a hard look. If her father gets up and objects and they all DON'T get the money - how is she going to feel then? That her parents RUINED it for her? That they want to control her life? That they would ACTUALLY do something like that? That they don't trust her? And if they don't object to it... what does that mean? That they trust her judgment? That they don't really care what she does? That they are not HONEST with her about what they feel about her decisions? That they will let her make her own mistakes? or that their judgment is poor and they would LET her do it? How will she ever be able to trust what they EVER say to her is she wants their opinion in the future? Will be interesting to see what happens and what it REALLY means.
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Surfgirl
| Monday, January 26, 2004 - 3:11 am
I have to admit .. just seeing the name of the show made me cringe.. I thought I would like Average Joe..but.. It really makes me cringe!! So when seen this show being promoted I was sick to my stomach... But being the realty tv junky I am.. still had to check it out..!! I love it !! At least .. unlike average joe .. the smoe is in on it As for Randi.. ..average Joe makes me cringe.. but at least the girls faked there reaction to the smoes better then Randi.. I swear when she seen Steve , her nose took a ninety degree upward turn.. as for her tears.. she said her family is really hard to please.. so dont do show..! I have a feeling if Steve was just being himself(he seems like a big sweetheart) and not being the jerk he is being paid to be .. reaction from Randi and family wouldnt be much different.. Seems like they would base there opinions on looks alone!! 
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Dogdoc
| Monday, January 26, 2004 - 3:36 pm
I am looking forward to tonights show. Maybe to forget about the Pittsburgh weather today of overnight heavy snow followed by rush hour freezing rain. Take me away from real reality! This is going to be like Candid Camera. My favorite part of that show is the expression on peoples faces and their reaction when they are told "smile-------." I want to get to know these people and see how they take it when they find out they have been duped.
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Cillysue2
| Monday, January 26, 2004 - 4:43 pm
Well I am looking forward to the show, Steve is definetly funny and a great actor for what he is doing. But like Costacat said, sometimes these can be mean. I hope it doesn't get mean. If it does I will stop watching. So far I like it though. He really looks like he would be a lot of fun to hang with if I wasn't 56 years old!!! ROFLMBO!!!!!
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Riviere
Member
04-14-2003
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 4:40 am
This show is bizarre and has to be a hoax. The 15 minutes premiered where Randi chose from a bevy of models but then they trotted out Steven, that was pointless. Randi cannot be that naive! She's supposed to think he's a contestant same as she is, right? Then Steven acts a buffoon every chance he gets. They pranked Randi on having no choice of her 'fiance' but now she accepts Steven as really being in her shoes out to convince both their families they're in love and marrying? Ha, a believeable scenario would be: they introduce Randi and Steven as winners of contestant pool by lottery, and that's that. Then I might be more convinced Randi is clueless. Steven is acting it up and Randi's reactions now seem faked. If I was Randi, after getting pranked with the male models and seeing Steven's crudeness, I'd have laughed by day two and asked if I was on Candid Camera!
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Dogdoc
Member
07-05-2003
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 5:35 am
I thought the show was funny. I loved the part where the roommate showed up and asked Randi about Steve. This IS like Candid Camera and I can hardly wait to see the expressions on the family's faces when they find out they have been duped. I think Randi is starting to like Steve a little more in spite of herself.
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Glennk
Member
12-19-2003
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 9:17 am
I cringe alot watching this show. She is so not into Steve and is solely concentrating on changing his behavior (she made a list) than focusing on corraborating stories to appear even the least bit believable as a couple. I can't believe she hasn't quit yet. It would be funny if they send him out the next day with a list on how he thinks they would make a believable couple. It would have been interesting to see the opinions of the Wedding Planners and Psychologist of the chances this 'couple' has to make it or if they believed this was legit at all.
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March
Member
10-07-2003
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 9:58 am
I find that at times Randi doesn't seem to be trying very hard. I know alot of what Steve does is for shock value but she shows her disgust in front of people too much. She doesn't want him kissing her, touching her, calling her any kind of pet name. I can't see her pulling this off if she doesn't start faking the being in love part better. I found that her explaination of Steve to her best friend Anna was not very convencing.
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Azlen
Member
01-10-2003
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 10:03 am
I am not saying it is going to happen but wouldn' be a great twist if at the end of this thing her friends and family let her know that they were in on the joke? Hmmm...I think the bad word censor is a little too touchy. The word "wouldn't" followed by the word "it" should be considered an OK word, shouldn'. Ah dang....not again.
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Cillysue2
Member
01-21-2004
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 11:21 am
Yes Azlen, it would be hysterical if the family was in on the joke! Great fun. And I also think she had better put whatever acting skills she has into action NOW. I know if it was me and $250,000 I would sleep with the man, he isn't THAT BAD! By the way, I love the new board.
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Happymom
Member
03-14-2003
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 12:06 pm
Tobor, interesting points. Dogdoc, I agree with you ... I think "she's starting to like Steve more in spite of herself" too. He really is quite easy to like, all the obnoxious behavior is probably not something he'd do in real life. She's probably getting a sense of his real self, which probably is not obnoxious, just fun and nice. I hope this show has a happy ending, it is so fun to watch and funny! It is a bit strange that she isn't trying harder with the affection part, but maybe she will for her relatives and friends, maybe she's just holding off until it's necessary. She doesn't need to convince the couples' therapist or anyone else, just her family and friends.
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Deesandy
Member
09-27-2003
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 12:54 pm
I think that Randi is mostly concerned about Steve not falling for her and she is trying to protect him from hurt feelings later...
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Dahli
Member
11-25-2002
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 1:24 pm
What was the point of the sex therapist? That segment seemed pointless and if I were her would have questioned the logic - wedding planners, meals, wine ok, if you're putting on a fake wedding that makes sense, the sex thing was just dumb and when she didn't ask what is the point of this I thought she may be in on the gag...?
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