Just wondering "Why"?

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There is a reality show on TV that I have never watched. It's called "Wife Swap". Now I can see how maybe people would be interested in watching it & I can also see how a company would be interested in making a show like that.

What I don't understand if why in the world a person would want to be in a show like that? Would you do it? If so Why? And how would you feel about it being filmed & shown of TV?

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One of my favorite reality TV moments came from wife swap.

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Jul 16, 2013 10:21:35 GMT -5 ArchietheDragon said:

One of my favorite reality TV moments came from wife swap.

back when @shooby argued religion more enthusiastically, this is how I pictured her.  ; )

[The Captain]

I see it as a big sociology experiment.

Either that, or all those folks are attention hogs

[greeniis10]

There is NO way I would ever do something like that, but then again, I'm not an attention seeker like most people who want to be on TV.  (Not meaning to insult; just my opinion.)

I watched parts of the episode with Kate (with all the kids; don't know how to spell her last name, nor do I care enough to look it up) and Kendra Wilkinson (sp?).  I wanted to see how Kendra would handle all those kids, but the kids pretty much ran the show themselves and told her what to do.  Kendra's husband came off a little creepy to me.  He wanted to basically pamper Kate and let her know that it's ok to not run your house like the military, but it was a bit too much.  (I'm sure he's a nice guy and it just seemed that way for the show, of course.)  And, much like most TV shows I lost interest quickly and did not watch how it ended.

But as far as non-celebrities doing these reality shows?  I don't get it.  I think they are all hoping for a shot at fame and fortune. 

[formerroomate99]

Poor moms:  Live like a rich person

Rich mom:  See how the other half lives, show you can handle it, show you can do better because you are better.

All moms:  Get attention and a break from your own family

Moms that are highly opinionated on an issue:  Show you are better because you'll show this new family and the rest of the world that you are right.

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If I remember correctly from the episode I watched they also got something like $10,000. Part of the swap was that the opposite mother got to allocate what the money was spent on.

[happyhoix]

I have no idea why anyone would agree to do this (except if there was money involved) but then I don't understand why some people feel the need to take pictures of their meals and post those on FB, either. 

I've only seen it once, when there was an episode about a local woman, and I saw an interview on local TV with the wife, where she talked about her experience (which was not positive). She said the show decided up front how they want to portray the mom (in her case, as a whiner) and then only put clips on the show that demonstrated that. She said in her case, she had a great time with the family, took the kids to multiple fun places, etc., but that didn't get aired - only her complaints about ants in the bathroom, or how merry go round rides make her nauseous, or how she can't stand the taste of grits - that was what got broadcast.

Knowing that, there is absolutely no way I would agree to be on it. They would have a field day with my weird sense of humor, and I'd come off as some creepy mom who laughs at farts and jokes about wanting to be hit in the head with a shovel, shoved into a hefty bag and dropped into the river.  

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My comments:

Archie first off that picture you posted scared the "Shit" out of me. OMG!

As for the money issue (you make money for doing the show), that I don't get. Even back when I was broke I wouldn't have done something like that for $10,000 (that was more than I made in a year). Being on something like that would be like saying "Look at me, I'm an idiot" (& a cheap idiot at that). I just can't imagine doing something like that for any amount of money & I really mean it. I wouldn't do that show for a million dollars.

[greeniis10]

Oldtex, I agree with you - I wouldn't, either!  But, I've wondered this for a long time because isn't it the same thing with all those people on the day time talk shows?  Occasionally one of the TVs at the gym will be on Dr. Phil and I can't imagine going to work every day, to the grocery store, etc. after the whole world saw me on TV talking about what a mess my life is!  (Thankfully, MY life isn't a mess, but I mean, how do those people do it)

[movingforward]

The show I could never understand was Fear Factor.  I only watched it once for about 20 mins and couldn't it any longer.  Those idiots only made $50,000 for that crap.  Hell, I would spend 50K just in therapy to get over the trauma

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Jul 16, 2013 12:25:09 GMT -5 greeniis10 said:

Oldtex, I agree with you - I wouldn't, either!  But, I've wondered this for a long time because isn't it the same thing with all those people on the day time talk shows?  Occasionally one of the TVs at the gym will be on Dr. Phil and I can't imagine going to work every day, to the grocery store, etc. after the whole world saw me on TV talking about what a mess my life is!  (Thankfully, MY life isn't a mess, but I mean, how do those people do it)

You are soooooooo right! Why in the hell would you want to go on one of those shows? Are your standards so warped that you don't know that you might come off to others as low life scum? Are you proud to appear as low life scum? WTH?

I may be stealing my one thread here but it is also kind of related........

Movie stars (or young ladies in the movie business) & underwear. Do they not know that people take pictures of them? Are they not aware that there are cloth materials out there that are see through under bright lights? I mean crap if you think your body is so good that people want to pay to see it, then make them pay. Stop giving them free looks. As far as I'm concerned seeing that stuff makes them look both cheap & stupid & I can't see how that really makes you bankable. Just my opinion.

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Crap, that picture still scares me!!!!

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Oldtex,

See her in all her God Warrior glory here:

[Shooby]

OH, i love that show.  I have been watching it for years.  It is not a new show, lol. 

[movingforward]

Jul 16, 2013 12:59:56 GMT -5 ArchietheDragon said:

Oldtex,

See her in all her God Warrior glory here:

[The Captain]

Jul 16, 2013 12:55:46 GMT -5 @oldtex said:

Jul 16, 2013 12:25:09 GMT -5 greeniis10 said:

Oldtex, I agree with you - I wouldn't, either!  But, I've wondered this for a long time because isn't it the same thing with all those people on the day time talk shows?  Occasionally one of the TVs at the gym will be on Dr. Phil and I can't imagine going to work every day, to the grocery store, etc. after the whole world saw me on TV talking about what a mess my life is!  (Thankfully, MY life isn't a mess, but I mean, how do those people do it)

You are soooooooo right! Why in the hell would you want to go on one of those shows? Are your standards so warped that you don't know that you might come off to others as low life scum? Are you proud to appear as low life scum? WTH?

I may be stealing my one thread here but it is also kind of related........

Movie stars (or young ladies in the movie business) & underwear. Do they not know that people take pictures of them? Are they not aware that there are cloth materials out there that are see through under bright lights? I mean crap if you think your body is so good that people want to pay to see it, then make them pay. Stop giving them free looks. As far as I'm concerned seeing that stuff makes them look both cheap & stupid & I can't see how that really makes you bankable. Just my opinion.

Tex - I normally agree with you, but you have to admit it's made some serious bank for the Kardashians...and I think that's the point.

[MarleyKeezy78]

 That woman is bat shit crazy! WOW!!!

[shanendoah]

We don't watch a lot of this kind of reality TV (we do watch MythBusters, Top Shot, Top Chef, Survirorman, and a ridiculous number of cooking shows), and for the most part, no I would not want to be on this show- certainly not for $10k (there's $10k sitting in my savings account right now), and definitely not if someone else got to direct how I could spend it.

But for $1 million, and I would get to choose what to spend it on? I've got less than 10 years to get a college fund/starting nest egg for my daughter fully funded. C hasn't worked since 2009,which means no retirement savings for him, etc. $1 million would make a huge difference in our financial peace of mind, open up some options for us that we might not otherwise have.

Knowing that the producers would only show the moments that made for "the best tv" ie- everyone's worst moments, I'd be willing to put myself through it for $1 million. The question is, given everything my daughter has been through, would I be willing to put her through it for $1 million?

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

Dark side?  Is she talking about Chrisitanity or Star Wars?

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Jul 16, 2013 13:31:39 GMT -5 The Captain said:

Jul 16, 2013 12:55:46 GMT -5 @oldtex said:

You are soooooooo right! Why in the hell would you want to go on one of those shows? Are your standards so warped that you don't know that you might come off to others as low life scum? Are you proud to appear as low life scum? WTH?

I may be stealing my one thread here but it is also kind of related........

Movie stars (or young ladies in the movie business) & underwear. Do they not know that people take pictures of them? Are they not aware that there are cloth materials out there that are see through under bright lights? I mean crap if you think your body is so good that people want to pay to see it, then make them pay. Stop giving them free looks. As far as I'm concerned seeing that stuff makes them look both cheap & stupid & I can't see how that really makes you bankable. Just my opinion.

Tex - I normally agree with you, but you have to admit it's made some serious bank for the Kardashians...and I think that's the point.

Thecaptain, sorry I gave the wrong impression. I was really talking about people with talents OTHER than having sex on camera. That seems to be Kim's main talent (having sex & getting filmed) but I guess that in a way being batshit crazy could be considered a talent. I've never watched the Kardashians but I'm at an age where I'm just a little to logical. I see Kim & while I think she is kind of pretty, I do wonder what she really looks like under that 10 lbs of makeup (I'm guessing ordinary). As for the others, well they look like kids to me. The mother is kind of pretty but I did see something once where she was trying to talk Kim into doing Playboy & well, a mother pimping her daughter out to do a nude spread kind of ruled her out as someone that I would really want to know (or watch on TV). Don't get me wrong though. If your a girl who's main talents are your body I'm all for you capitalizing on it. I just think your mother pushing that is in bad taste.

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Damn-it I saw that picture again. Every time I see it I think "There's some one that will kill you, cook & eat you, & suck the marrow from the bones".

[Peace Of Mind]

Jul 16, 2013 12:59:56 GMT -5 ArchietheDragon said:

Oldtex,

See her in all her God Warrior glory here:

HAHAHAHAHAHA  That's exactly how I see some people too when they are hysterical and acting like a lunatic!  Is there anything God-like in that woman's screeching?  Seems kind of demonic to me.  Both in her looks and screeching.  I was waiting for her head to start spinning around and green stuff flying out of her mouth.   

[lexxy703]

I used to watch it but haven't in a long time.  I personally would have no interest in doing it.

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

I saw one episode that had a family from Iowa in it.  REALLY?  Those were the people you chose out of the entire state?  Good god.

I remember they practiced a raw diet which included. . . raw chicken, raw ground beef and raw pork.  OMFG that can kill you!  Pretty sure that's not what people mean when they talk about following a raw food diet.

[lexxy703]

Jul 16, 2013 15:47:12 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

I saw one episode that had a family from Iowa in it.  REALLY?  Those were the people you chose out of the entire state?  Good god.

I remember they practiced a raw diet which included. . . raw chicken, raw ground beef and raw pork.  OMFG that can kill you!  Pretty sure that's not what people mean when they talk about following a raw food diet.

I'm sure the mother they swapped in was a vegan who ate no meat.  They love to swap them as far from their own as they possibly can.

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Jul 16, 2013 14:22:18 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

Dark side?  Is she talking about Chrisitanity or Star Wars?

I am... Your mother....

[steff]

My kiddo & I watch it together (he's 19) because our home runs on such a weird schedule & in such weird ways that we like to wonder what a "new mom" would try to change about our home.  It gives us a peak into other homes & makes us appreciate our weird home. 

[The Home 6]

Jul 16, 2013 12:59:56 GMT -5 ArchietheDragon said:

Oldtex,

See her in all her God Warrior glory here:

Holy. Leonas.  That's Carrie's mom! From the Stephen King book!!

[Tennesseer]

Jul 16, 2013 10:21:35 GMT -5 ArchietheDragon said:

One of my favorite reality TV moments came from wife swap.

Every episode after her was anticlimactic.