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Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 2:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I swear I have seen ads on both Fox and ABC for shows involving Moms and/or Dads switching families.

Has anyone else seen these ads?

In some respects, I think it would be funny--after all, kids always think their parent(s) is the absolute worst. So, that aspect seems interesting--especially since they are planning to cross color lines.

BUT, that did cause pondering on how far the spouse switching goes...

Anyone else catch the ads, or know for when the shows are scheduled?

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 3:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lkunkel, I have been seeing the ads for the wife switching show. Looks like it might be worth watching, but I didn't catch the schedule.
I'm no help, sorry!

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 3:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The ads say it is for the fall so we should hear more in August I am guessing. I for one cannot wait, they look so good!

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 4:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271%7C89356%7C1%7C,00.html

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=televisionNews&storyID=5519459

These should help.

Kimmo
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05-02-2003

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 5:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wonder what the "game element" is for the Fox one? I feel bad for the moms-- I assume they have been raising their own families doing what they think is best for their kids, then they have to go to a completely different environment and do the same thing, and probably get criticized/ ragged on by total strangers about how weird/ wrong their parenting skills are (like the Reuters article mentioned a new age macrobiotic mom trying to win over normal suburban kids).

But, as Laurie said, it would be funny to see what kids think of other moms if they already think their own parents are the absolute worst-- And the kids might end up appreciating their own moms more.

I wonder how old the kids are. I think I remember seeing some toddler- or younger-age kids in an ad a long time ago. I wouldn't think the moms or the kids would enjoy that. There are probably things you tolerate/work through with your own kids that you couldn't stand with someone else's kids-- But in this situation you can't get out because you're the new mom. Ugh! That might be my nightmare.

Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 5:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
One commercial I saw had kids about 9-13--and New Mom, who is white--told the kids that dad brought home the wrong color for them. She also says later that rap gives her a headache and they are not watching television.

The facial expressions on the kids were PRICELESS.

Kady
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 9:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My son and I saw previews for this and he said "Wow, Mom, whatever family that got you would be the luckiest family ever!!"

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 10:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Awwwwwwww Kady! He must not be a teen yet, is he? LOL If he is, trible AWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! :-)

Sia
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03-11-2002

Sunday, July 18, 2004 - 11:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I will be watching the series that's coming to Fox. I can't record ABC from DishTV or I'd watch that one, too, LOL.

Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Monday, July 19, 2004 - 9:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fox's Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy starts on Tuesday night at 8PM.

Kady
Member

07-30-2000

Monday, July 19, 2004 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Watching....he will be 13 on the 30th. He is very sweet and sensitive. :-)

Lkunkel
Member

10-29-2003

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 4:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
So, is anyone on the East Coast going to watch this tonight at 8PM and report back?

Abbynormal
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08-04-2001

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 5:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Watching this right now and it is absolutely hilarious! Although, some parts are pretty sad if you were to analyze it. You should watch.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Very interesting. Thumbs up, so far.

Chance
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07-31-2001

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 7:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am enjoying the show. I don't think the blonde Mom is coming off as well as the black mom is.But the huge disparity in income level is a shock to the blonde lady. Interesting when the fur flies next week. What do folks think the 2 ladies will choose to spend the 50 grand on???
;-) Mary

Puzzled
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08-27-2001

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I really enjoyed the show, too. Bet the black family will be totally thrilled to get their Mom back.



Roppiepie
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05-06-2004

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 8:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The blond mother seemed to be scared to death. She kept trying to be politically correct and that just didn't fly with them! The black mom seems like she could fit in anywhere!Maybe it's just easier to have some $$$ than to not have $$$.

Surfgirl
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10-11-2003

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 8:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! Thought for sure it was going to be so cheesy.. ( when it comes to reality tv..to be honest.. I am a junkie.. I will watch it if its cheesy or not.. lol) so I am really happy this show isnt cheesy.. shows real human responses.. and reactions..

CHANCE : I agree white mom looks worse.. but not because of income disparity.. but in my own opion.. because spoiled ritch b@itch syndrom.. lol
Has had Asian mom-in -law( who by the way looks awesome.. 74.. the crunches.. the sit ups.. please.. what a woman!! She should get 50,000 just for doing all the work! ) ok enough said .. lol cant wait till next week

Demeter
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08-05-2001

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 9:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't know if we've seen enough of this show to guess what they will spend the money on, but I'll go out on a limb.

Amelia may "donate to charity" for the family she is staying with or suggest a family vacation.

Tammy may suggest a "scholarship fund" for the kids or home furnishings.

Tammy did not come off well at all. So demanding and self-focused. Funny how even her own husband said something about her tendency to constantly "nag".

Amelia seemed more open to trying new things. Sure the environment was more fomfy, but she also made a genuine effort to connect with the family. Nana and she seemed to hit it off well and she spent time with the boy working on the puzzle.

Fun show, but yet sad too.

Surfgirl
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10-11-2003

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 9:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok... I went into this one totally skeptical.. thinking it would be way to cheesy.. was pleasantly surprised.. actually had some substance!!

I didn't record..(dang it.. wish I would of now..) So, I don't have the names down.. will refer to black mom and white mom for now..

Black mom rocked..!!

White mom sucked.. thought at first ..cool..she doesn't really need the money.. she is doing it to see how others live.. then she realizes .. ohhhh.. others live without live in slaves.. like there children and mother in laws.. jeez what a B@itch.. sorry she rubbed me the wrong way!!

I hope out come of this episode is.. White wife spends money on .. hopefully.. paying off bills.. that way will save face.. but probably she will just spend there money on something useless.. like a maid and a 5,000 dollar coffee maker..

I would love it if black mom sent Nana.. Asian mom-in-law.. on a 6 month cruise.. be-cause the woman deserves it.. 74.. all the sit-ups and crunches.. cooks for family... ect.. the woman deserves the money!( Lmao.. to see white wife to have to take care of family for 6 months.. without mommy -in- law there to do all the work..maybe asian father would wake up..and see who the real woman of the house is.. to me thats worth 50'000... lol)

Willwillbee
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09-20-2001

Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 12:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I missed the first of this show. I saw "Trading Sp..." and my mind read Trading Spaces - lol. I was shocked that the white woman signed up for this show and was so spoiled. I would think she would make some effort to show herself in a good light. She seems to think the whole world is in service to her. "Amazing" (On the other hand, *maybe* her husband signed her up to give her a taste of the real world or to let her see herself as others see her)

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 1:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL maybe he did sign her up, Will! The whole family seems pleasant except for her. I missed the very beginning about the $50k and came in as they were getting ready to leave. The black mom is totally cool! The white mom has made herself look really really bad. I wonder if she can redeem herself? It sounds like the "new hubby" is having about all he can take of her! I couldn't believe she kept sending that poor kid into the closet to keep resetting the breaker for her when she blew it drying her hair. What did she say - it blew like 32 times? Unreal! I was pleasantly surprised by this show. I thought it would be sleazy, but I watched since there was nothing else I wanted to see and it was a lot better than I thought.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 1:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I see we have 2 threads going for this show now. Could a moderator combine them somehow? :-) Thank you!!!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think that Nana is secretly pleased with this situation. It seems like her daughter-in-law takes her for granted.

Moderator
Moderator

06-30-2002

Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 10:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The two discussions have been combined into this thread since it is titled after the show.

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