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Zules
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08-21-2000

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 11:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Raising my hand over here Costacat.

The only thing that keeps me from believing that Randi's family has been in on this thing all along is all the crying. And man, is there alot of it! The Mom, the sister....it's Boo Hoo City over there!

If it turns out they are acting, they really need to go into show biz. Their talents are being wasted playing the uptight, stick in the mud family.

Whatever the twist is, I'm sure looking forward to it!

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Costacat, I agree with you. You would think that if your family really knew you as well as they believe they do, then they would go along with it knowing that there was a reason.

Chance
Member

07-31-2001

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Last night I realized I had lost my mind. I was watching and realizing that the siblings really might not come to the wedding and I thought,"OH NO, ALL THAT WORK BY rANDI DOWN THE DRAIN WITH NO MONEY" Then I thought, it's a joke...of course they will give her the money duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Brenda1966
Member

07-03-2002

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 1:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't believe at all that her family is "in" on the joke. If her brother is acting, then he needs to start working with Sean Penn and Johnny Depp because no one can act like that big of a jerk on purpose!

I can't even believe how selfish her siblings are. To refuse to go to your sister's wedding? To punish her that way? If the marriage did work out, it would always be a rift between them. I was glad the mother finally put her foot down and told them they needed to go. They put on airs like they are such a sophisticated family, but they're just a bunch of spoiled brats who want everything their own way.

This show is not so funny anymore. All the crying and drama. Wow. I'll be glad to see it concluded. If this joke were played on me, I know I'd be very angry about it. But I'd cool down as I cashed that fat check. :-)

Hobbs
Member

08-05-2002

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The previews show what looks like a producer telling Pat to "just go down there and here what she has to say." So I don't think the family was in on it.

It's too bad the Coy's took it so badly. We missed out on 2 days that could have been really funny, but the producers kept the families apart.

Oh well. Life goes on... for us at least. Bwahahahaha

Dogdoc
Member

09-29-2001

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 4:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Costacat, I agree that she left the cat out of the bag with the "just bear with me" statement. What a huge clue that something is not quite right.Also,who do they expect to sit in all those chairs they set up?

Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 5:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I had thought that maybe the family was in on it, all just to get Randi's goat, but after last nights show, I don't think they're in on it, some of the expressions on their faces couldn't have been faked without numerous rehearsals, especially the look Randi's mom had when Steve's mom mentioned the plaseta incident.

I know her brother is acting like a jerk, saying he wouldn't show up for the wedding, but isn't that his right. If I don't want to go somewhere noone is going to force me to go, if it is something I don't beleive in there is no way in hell someone is going to force me to be there. I did like the way his mother tried to guilt him into going, and my guess is he will attend, just because his mommy said so.

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 6:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Randi should get the $ IF SHE EARNS IT. Close doesn't count in my book.

Jimmer
Member

08-30-2000

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 8:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I’m really impressed with Randi’s parents (so far anyway). They’ve been very calm, reasonable and supportive. They also seem to be pretty smart people so I think that they clearly suspect that it’s a set-up and that there is more to it. The only thing they might be afraid of is that Randi is actually getting married for the wrong reason for a big pay-off.

Her siblings are showing their inexperience with life and consequently a lot of immaturity. Also her brother Pat in particular seems to be a real control freak wanting to dominate his sister’s life.

I’m still finding the entire show very entertaining. The father and mother’s frozen smiles are particularly amusing. As far as what you read in magazines etc., those things really can’t be relied on at all. For one thing, the interviews they conduct with the parents appear to have taken place after the fact and the parents still seem okay with how things turned out. Plus, they obviously signed releases.

Keep reminding yourself that Randi can quit anytime she wants to – it’s her decision to go ahead. There are people and families in a lot worse situations than this one – and their situations are real and they won’t be getting a big paycheck at the end. Somewhere, someone truly is marrying a big fat obnoxious fiancée - and they and their family aren't getting paid to do it!


Fluff
Member

07-25-2002

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
*confession*

I have a crush on Steve.

Reality_junkie
Member

02-17-2004

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This is my first time to post, but I had to get my two cents in. I believe the shocked look on Randi's face in the previews is when she is told that Steve is an actor and the joke is on her also.

Tabbyking
Member

03-11-2002

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i still say the twist is that steve's real wife stands up to 'object' stating, "steve is already married--to me!"

Crossfire
Member

08-07-2001

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Duh! Good point Reality_junkie. I completely forgot about that simple, yet core detail. Dang it, they nearly had me convinced. :-)

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I would not be surprised to learn that Randi's family did not get let in on the joke until the day of the wedding. It looks like everyone is there to support her and then gets up and walks out mid-wedding. Since she seemingly is told the "truth" while in her wedding dress the ceremony cannot have gotten too far along before the bomb was dropped.



Starshine40
Member

07-30-2002

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 1:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't know if the truth is "revealed" yet, but it looked to me like Randi's mom got up and walked away (into the house) during the ceremony while her dad stayed at his seat but stood up.

Scorpiomoon
Member

06-06-2002

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 2:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Does anyone know how many episodes are left? Is next week's show the finale?

Kellsma
Member

08-28-2002

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 3:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, Monday is the finale.

Cillysue2
Member

05-02-2003

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 4:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It seems a little fishy to me that "Pat" would jeopardize his relationship with his family, namely his sister for the rest of their lives just to make the point that he doesn't like her decision. I mean we are talking blood here - they are family, don't all families stick together through thick and thin?? So what's up with that? Rather suspicious or he is a foolish, arrogant jerk and think the kids he drops off at the pool don't stink....but they do! JMHO!

Tabbyking
Member

03-11-2002

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 5:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
pat scares me. he is totally rigid, and his comments about steve's weight were a little strange, considering pat himself is the same thickness from his knees to his shoulders. i wouldn't want pat for a brother if he thinks of every occasion and how it suits or doesn't suit 'him'...
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is littleton where columbine high school is?

Jhezzie
Member

07-05-2001

Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 1:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I dunno. Did Pat ever not have a beer in his hand? Maybe it's in the editing, but he seems to always have a beer in his hand. Her whole family kind of creeps me out. They seem tough to not disappoint, you know?

Sunrvrose
Member

08-13-2001

Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 2:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No matter who is or is not in on the joke, this show is horrible.

I think the comments about Pat's behavior are way off base. Think about it. If the Adorable Steve were just an overweight guy with a huge heart and a loving spirit, but was just a bit clumsy, in the real world, a family, a brother could be very understanding.

That is NOT the case here. The Obnoxious Steve has told the Randi's Dad that he can't wait to sleep with her. He has been foul, ugly, and repulsive in his behaviors. If I had a big brother, whether he had a beer in his hand or not, who didn't lay into my sorry butt in a case like this, he really wouldn't be much of a brother.

These freakin parents better be in on the joke, cause if they aren't they are the worst parents on the planet.

How can anyone say that parents and siblings should "support Randi's decision?" The Actor, Steve, is doing everything in his power to be as repulsive as he can be. Parents who would not do everything in their power to stop such a marriage are pretty lousy parents.

I really hate this show. Talk about the lowest common denominator. Yuck.

Dogdoc
Member

09-29-2001

Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 5:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I do prefer reality shows where everybody knows what is going on. I would not want to be caught on a show like "Candid Camera" because I would fall for the story and look stupid. That is what is happening to these folks. However, we wouldnt be watching them if they hadn't agreed to let it be shown. I think this show is more for fun than to be a major social statement.I am looking forward to seeing the looks on their faces when they find out it is a set up.

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 6:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sun, I respectfully disagree. I think there is a huge difference between letting your feelings known ("Randi, how could you POSSIBLY be in love with him?") and saying "I refuse to go to your wedding."

HER happiness should be what matters most. If she looks like that is what she wants, they should support her decision. She's a grown woman, for pete's sake. She's entitled to make her OWN decisions, and her own mistakes.

Whether Steve is "repulsive" or not, Randi has said over and over that this is what she wants. And I very much feel that her family should SUPPORT her. It's obvious it means so much to her (the tears). I think Pat cares most about how her marriage will make him look, rather than her happiness.



Brenda1966
Member

07-03-2002

Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 10:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I totally agree Costacat. It's not that the family should not voice their concerns. They have every right to do that. I'm sure there was much more discussion than we were shown. But once they've talked and Randi has insisted she will get married, that is when the family is supposed to stand by her side and be with her on what may be one of the biggest days of her life. Just because you don't agree with everything someone does, it doesn't mean you stop loving them and to me, refusing to attend a wedding is cruel and not loving in any way (it's not like Steve is beating her -- that would be another story).

Her sibling's behavior reeks of immaturity and selfishness.

Tabby, yes Columbine is in Littleton but Littleton is fairly large and has many highschools and two school districts.

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-13-2003

Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 10:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think (hope) that stating they refuse to attend the wedding is just a last ditch effort to try and get her not to marry him, but that out of love for their daughter they will attend in the end.