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Tk4x5
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07-10-2004

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 5:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am Hamsterlady ... I was just coming to post about the kids going to the center to spend time w. the metally disabled kids. That was wonderful and touching.

The people on this show are very appealing. Learning so much, this show is on a different level then most reality programming.

ETA: Ketchuplover I liked the juxtaposition of how the City/Amish kids squabbling about their own differences then putting that all behind them when they were at the center.

Hamsterlady
Member

07-03-2003

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 5:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I feel for Jonas so much. :-(

ETA: I can't stand Whitney!!!!!!!!!!

Tk4x5
Member

07-10-2004

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 5:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, how sad was it when Jonas sad he grew up w. a healthy dose of "you're stupid" from his father?

Hamsterlady
Member

07-03-2003

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 5:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The Arrested Development concert was cool. I was glad to see they had a good time. :-)

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 5:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't see why they'd have to leave their families permanently if they decided to leave?



Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 6:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dagnabbit I missed it! Did they show if they will replay it Friday night?

Kady
Member

07-30-2000

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 8:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Beach....yes, it will repeat Friday night. It was good and worth catching. :-)

Peachpit
Member

07-02-2004

Wednesday, August 04, 2004 - 10:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ketchuplover, it's my understanding that if they choose to leave Amish life, they are no longer allowed to communicate with them. It's called shunning.

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 2:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
shunning sucks

Heyltslori
Member

09-15-2001

Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 5:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Like some of you, I grew up in a village (it was too small to be called a town) where there were many Amish families. It was a common occurance to be following a buggy on the road, or to see horses tied up outside the local fruit market.

Until this show I had never heard of Rumspringa, and it makes me wonder what a "typical" one is like. With their limited means, and close-knit community, it seems unlikely that the young adults could experience much of the world outside of the one they are used to. I wonder if they are given a chance to visit bigger cities, and how they go about doing that? I can't imagine, that even if they are allowed to dress differently, and wear make-up etc. that they are even comfortable doing so if they can't really get away to a whole different area.

Then, if they actually DO get to really get away and see what other kinds of things the world has to offer...it has to be a heartbreaking decision to chose those opportunities, or leave your family and friends and religion. Probably in most cases, it's just too scary to think about leaving everything you've known your whole life. But then...you have to wonder, do they accept being Amish...but also live with some regret about what they're missing out on. It's a very complicated thing and it makes me feel bad for them having to make that decision.

I agree Ketchuplover...shunning sucks.


Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 10:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That was a good episode last night!

Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 11:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lori, now you have me wondering how do the girls afford to have all those cute clothes, makeup, etc.? Did the show pay for that or do the Amish parents give them Rumspringa funding?

Lurknomore
Member

07-07-2001

Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 1:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My understanding of a typical Rumspringa is that they go out, have barn dances with alchohol, "run around" (I'd suggest using your imagination lol), dress in English clothes and they are allowed to go out and party etc with the English. Some move away, but that is rare, so that's where this show is very different. I don't think they usually see this much, travel this far, or of course have the perks.

As for how they afford clothes (or some buy junky cars at that time), I'll tell you what a nice family of Amish kids told me when I was buying stuff from them. They sell dolls and such that they make. From that money (picture how many tourists go by...and even though the stuff was one to a few bucks, that can sure add up) they bought a trampoline and were now saving for a scooter. I know I've also seen many young Amish working at Farmer's Markets. So I'm sure if they wanted to save some money for English clothes this would be one way. Of course I'm sure the producers here helped them out.

That said, my take on these Amish is that they are not straight of the farm, but rather those who have been having a long Rumspringa and are torn between what to do. That's my guess, and I'd love to know if I'm right.

I was out last night so taped it and just watched it (bad Lurk BAD lol but I had to lie down and rest for a few anyway so what the heck). Anyway I loved the working with the mentally handicapped. I think it brought out so much from all sides, but I agree was very interesting to hear about Jonas. I was a little disappointed in the dinners. I hoped that there would be more comparing of lifestyles and background etc. Wonder if that ever happened and was edited or what. Gotta admit Randy and the girl with the high annoying voice just sitting there was kinda funny. He sure isn't a talker lolol.

I enjoyed the show too. As for shunning, I think that's the strongest "tool" the Amish have to keep their young from choosing both worlds, which I think is what a lot would do. Not saying I don't agree it sucks LOL. But I understand why they do it at least.

Lurknomore
Member

07-07-2001

Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 1:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OH TX...did that creator have anything interesting to say on the interview you mentioned????

Ketchuplover
Member

08-30-2000

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 6:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Guess who got their navel pierced?

Lurknomore
Member

07-07-2001

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 9:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I really love this show. If anyone is interested there is now a lot more info on the UPN site including some bios and videos and extra show footage. I wish the bios gave us more exact timing on the Amish though. I guess the producers really want us to believe they walked right off the farm onto the show. Personally I think letting us know more details such as when they left, what they have been struggling with about going back and how they came to this show would be FAR more interesting than that illusion. JMHO. Then again I was the one that posted for years how interesting it would be to cast someone Amish and trying to decide whether to stay or leave the community on Big Brother and what a shock the exec producer of this show has been a BB producer for eons. thud

The one thing I really didn't care for was that scene with Miriam and her cousin in Amish garb hugging "on the farm." Come on, they both said they have been living outside the Amish, Miriam said when she left that if she went back to the Amish she would go to, so that was 100% staged. I don't want to see fake Amish scenes...I find it disrespectful to them and the viewer.

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
With all that's been going on in my life, I haven't watched. I really liked the first one and hopefully, I will be able to watch again. Has it been good?

Mware
Member

09-14-2001

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 9:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
In the closing credits of this show, a "Jason Guy" is listed as a casting coordinator IIRC. (Not sure of his title, but sure I saw his name.) I wonder whether this is our friend from BB3.

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 3:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Aug 18 UPN, Aug 18 UPN... I can never remember where the reality shows are nowadays!!

Amish in the City Website

Lurknomore
Member

07-07-2001

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 4:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
For those that missed yesterday's show you get a second chance! They said there is an encore presentation on Friday nite. Not sure if it's on 8 like Wed or not....but you can catch it sometime tomorrow! So Reader start chanting Aug 13 and 18 LOLOL!

Interesting catch with Jason Guy...hmmmmmmmmmm! Esp with the BB production connection I'd say it seems likely eh?!

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh good I can catch up on what I've missed.

Lurknomore
Member

07-07-2001

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 10:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YaY Mamie glad you saw this...was gonna find you to make sure you know! I'd like to catch the new opening...missed the first few min and only caught the end of it....BUT the olympics are starting. Oh wait I have 2 VCRs PHEW!

Willwillbee
Member

09-20-2001

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 10:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
MWARE - People on the Jason Guy website message board say he was involved with casting of this show.

Mware
Member

09-14-2001

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 7:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Will. I'm glad he's doing well.

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just watched an interesting documentary, Devil's Playground. It focuses on some teens during rumspringa. I found it in the library but it is also on Netflix if you are a member.