Move Over Honey BooBoo For Buckwild in West Virginia
#21
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Southern WV
Posts: 36
I was born in Texas, my younger sister was born in D.C., two oldest brothers and two youngest brothers all born in West Virginia. We grew up in WV (am still here), and I'm sure we were categorized as poor white trash since we had nothing. I have been a legal secretary for many years (to a WONDERFUL older gentleman most of that time) and have dealt with both rich and poor, and for the most part, I love the less fortunate clients - what wonderful people! Also, my husband likes to travel, so I have seen at least parts of most of our states. It used to amaze me when I would see rundown areas, shanties, underprivileged areas, whatever you want to call them, in other states. BUT I now know that each and every state has those areas. So, could it be that the real ignorance portrayed in some television shows is that of the producers who think they are coming DOWN to our level, not the subjects they are portraying? No, I won't watch the show mentioned above (I watch very little television, but when I do watch a show, I want to be entertained, not "dumbed down.") (That might be hillbilly terminology!). I can say very emphatically, thankfully and prayerfully, that I am sooo blessed to live in beautiful West Virginia.
#23
There was an article in the local newspaper a couple of weeks ago about the show. This show is completely staged. The girls were hired and moved into a rental house for a few weeks. As I understand it, then the guys moved in. The folks who live in that area had to make arrangements to be away from home during filming because of the language used, lighting, etc. Interesting how reality TV takes so many "takes". The young people who allowed themselves to be used this way may come to learn some tough lessons: they will loose public benefits if they were receiving them because of the income. I seriously doubt they are holding down jobs.
#24
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: parkersburg,wv
Posts: 382
I live in West Virginia, was born, raised and hopefully die in West Virginia. I am proud of our state and every day I'm proud to be a mountaineer. I grew up with very little but was very blessed later in life by having a good job as a lab tech in a chemical plant. Have retired and enjoying life. Don't like to see these kind of tv shows aired as a lot of the generalization people receive from them.
#27
I agree ... but as my husband is quick to remind me when I see these trailers and remark on it ... "normal people don't make good television". If they did a show on me, I have to admit it would be pretty darn boring
ETA - neither my husband or I consider these programs "good television". We just mean that it won't sell.
ETA - neither my husband or I consider these programs "good television". We just mean that it won't sell.
Well said.
#28
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hamburg,Western New York State
Posts: 4,856
So True. It seems like they have dismissed the generations above 45. Thank goodness NatGeo, the History, TLC, and the sport channels. Although even the sports are too violent. Seem there is no 'humor' only four letter words.
#29
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 703
I don't like when they make fun of people. Certainly the life style of some of these producers are questionable. I guess these reality shows make money for the stars or they would not do it. These days there are very limited moral codes as well as ethics.
#30
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Live Oak, Texas
Posts: 6,133
When we were traveling around while DH was in the Army we were always teased about being from Texas. Everyone always had a good old Texas joke. Let people say and think what they will, I love being a Texan. I guess it must not be to bad as everyone seams to be moving here in droves. I will not watch all those silly shows, they are all trash. If that is really how one chooses to live their lives it is their choice, but I don't have to watch them.
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