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Justalittlebean
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08-15-2003

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 6:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
" Ann Marie reminded me of Ned Flanders--especially with that little song she was singing in the morning".

That is so true Cablejockey!!! I also know Christians who would be afraid to go to another Christian denomination church!

Cablejockey
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12-27-2001

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 7:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
When someone says they are going to pray for you, just how are you supposed to take it? It sounds nice on the surface, but when you think about it, it sounds like they are in a superior position--or think they are. It struck me that when they said they would pray for the editors of the show, they may have thought they were going to be put in a bad light.
It was nice how both mothers were welcomed back home. I guess when families sign up for this kind of show, the thoughts of 50,000 dollars wipes out any thoughts as to how this will effect them and their families. I bet a lot are sorry after the show airs and millions of people get a look into their homes and kids. Next week's show looks crazy.

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought it was pretty rude of the Jewish mom to totally discount the religious beliefs of the family she was living with. I am Jewish, and I would fully accept someone else's religion. She needed to open her mind to other things. She definitely was opinionated and rude.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 8:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cablejockey, I never trust people who go around praying and or blessing people. It strikes me as completely disingenuous.

It takes a lot to irk me but people that go around spouting nonsense like "I'll pray for you" sends off a whole bunch of red flags.

Theowl
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09-28-2000

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 9:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I missed the previews for next week. Can someone please fill me in?

Lori
Member

04-18-2003

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Christian mom worked on my nerves. The candy bar analogy was ridiculous and I'm glad the Dad didn't follow her advice. Your body will be ruined for your husband...give me a break.



Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 10:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Next week, hmmm, oh, some type of cajun alligator killer vs. a tree hugger, vegetarian type who says "wear your own skin" (as opposed to fur or leather...)


Potted_plant
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08-29-2001

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 1:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought Jewish Mom was very ungracious......... & why did they have to have so many people over to the party, that must have been the producers ideas.

its a shame the Bible study was not on the Old Testament.

Thought perky lady did a better job with the 50thou. Perky lady seemed very disappointed that no college money was given to kids.....30t for a car is alot......

Theowl
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09-28-2000

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Julie!!

Fabnsab
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 1:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought they were both equally bad but in such different ways.

Jewish mom should have been more gracious with the Dads offer to go to eachothers church. She seemed to look for people to treat her differently because she was Jewish. She said Christian mom wore hers on her sleeve but I think she does as well but for more defensive reasons.

Christian mom was out of line talking about how Dad could talk about purity. If they were sharing parental ideas then fine but she came across like she was there to guide him in the right direction.

Christian mom said twice about hoping the Jewish mom likes her. She struck me as a woman who did alot for appearance, whether she even realizes it or not. Look how she was so distracted about her "messy" house.

I think they edited alot to mold their storyline. They only explained where $46,000 of the CA families money goes to. I am curious about how Jewish mom spent the other $4000. I am guessing charity maybe?

There was no mention of the Christian daughter wearing a Kabbalah bracelet. I found that odd.
Also, I think she was crying happy tears about Europe. The mom seemed to think that was an odd choice. Maybe Jewish mom did some listening to the daughter that week and got to know a little about her that her mom doesnt know.

I just for once want to see a good show where families and moms bond.


Chieko
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11-20-2003

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Interesting about the Kabbalah bracelet, Fabnsab. I missed that. What really killed me-- and I can't believe no one has mentioned-- was when Christian Mom was saying one of the reasons a girl should stay pure until marriage is that if she experiences a wonderful lover and then is with one not so talented it could just haunt her thinking of what she is missing. It's the first time I've ever heard that given as a reason for abstinence.

Cathie
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08-16-2000

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 5:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was lucky that someone at work taped it and I was able to watch during lunch today. Did anyone see what looked like fear in the eyes of the perky girls when the Jewish mom said their mom wanted hardwood floors but couldn't afford them? They looked like they thought they would be in trouble...

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 5:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Target used to sell "fake" Kabbalah bracelets and that Spears person had been wearing one, too. It's become just a fashion thing.

The funny thing is that I took classes at the Kabbalah Center in LA and virtually nobody there wore one.

Fabnsab
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 6:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
britney goes to a Kabbalah center. She picked it up from Madonna. I know it is becoming trendy but you'd think such a religious family would know the symbolism of the bracelet and comment on their daughter wearing it.

Cathie, I thought the kids looked shocked about the floors like they never said that or something. That was odd.

Dalm_dad
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07-06-2004

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 9:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think that people here are being too judgemental when they are saying Jewish mom should have been open to Christian church, bible reading, etc.

As a Jew, I find that non-Jews often (not always) have no clue and are patronizing and preaching. I certainly see where she may have been thinking...Been there, done that. Why should I spend time in a place that preaches that I need to be saved.

However, I do admit, she came off kind of rough.

Annie
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11-10-2004

Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 10:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not all Christians are patronizing nor preaching as you said. However, that being said, one shouldn't assume that because they are Christian, they are trying to convert. Personally, I would love to visit a Synagagoe to experience the Jewish religion. The show shouldn't be about differences, but rather about how differences can actually make us more receptive to others differences. I would also like to see two families switch and bond.

Fabnsab
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 2:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dalm-dad, normally I would agree with you but this show is about switching places and experiencing another families way of living. She didn't seem too open to doing that. Obviously, church is a ritual they do together and for the nature of the show, the mom should have been open to that.

An hour out of her life to show some diplomacy wouldn't have killed her.

Riviere
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09-09-2000

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 3:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Didn't like this episode much... First, as above posts addressed, it was about religious beliefs. That makes me very uncomfortable and was for the most part pointless to the families & viewers. A reborner Christian swaps with a born follower of Judaism? What was the idea there? Just to show discomfort, they'll never trade their chosen form of religious faith.. I could see why they fast forwarded the 2 weeks into 1 week! Politics and religion are TV kiss of death in reality shows.

Dalm_dad
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07-06-2004

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 9:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree with with Riviere, there was not much chance of these two diametrically opposed religous families bonding. So why? Just to make them both look silly? Yes, the show is about experiencing new things, but I would doubt Jewish mom would sign up in advance to be part of Born-again family. I know I would not. It is my understanding they have no idea where they are going. This show, as with others, is used to mainly make people look silly for the sake of the viewers.

Stepping off my soap box.
Dalm.

Cablejockey
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12-27-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Chieko---I too found that remark about its better not knowing good sex in case husband of future is a bad lover, a strange reason for abstinence. It seems also that the responsiblity for purity rests with the girls, there was no mention of boys not presenting a "damaged goods" chocolate bar to their future wives. But the ideal virgin bride is universal for all cultures anyway.

Terolyn
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05-06-2004

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just can't understand why these people, all of them not just the last episode, have issues with the things they have to do. I mean come-on... they know the rules, they know the premise. If I was to swap I would understand that I might end up taking the place of a tree hugging, vegan, weightlifter, who cleans septic tanks for a living. I might not be excited about what I find when I get there, but you gotta play the game. After all its only 2 weeks of your life and you might learn something.

:::::gracefully decending my soapbox::::::


Kep421
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08-11-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I know what you mean Terolyn...

...its like the contestants think they are supposed to be just HANDED $50K...

Puzzled
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08-27-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL--that argument about not having sex with someone because your husband may turn out to be a dud and you'll be hankering for your ex-studly guy, seems more like an argument for having sex before marriage!

Chieko
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 3:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, Puzzled, that crossed my mind too, lol but I didn't state it.

Weinermr
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08-18-2001

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 4:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
They must be deliberately choosing people who are intolerant. I didn't like the behavior of either mom or either family.

I agree with what Seamonkey said. The Jewish mom didn't ever look like she was smiling even when she said she was.

FWIW, I don't think each family has to adopt the religious beliefs of the other family in order to experience their religion. Acceptance is not required, only a bit of patience and tolerance, and natural curiousity. They were very closed minded about the others' culture.