My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance

SplitPersonality1 · 01-20-2004, 04:34 PM

Did anyone else watch this yesterday?

I kind of like the premise and it didn't disappoint last night.

The actor that plays the "fat guy" was quite funny and I think he is doing a great job of making the bride-to-be uncomfortable. I am looking forward to future episodes when he goes to meet the parents.

This should be a fun train wreck to watch.

wishbone · 01-20-2004, 04:35 PM

"watch my naked dance!"

SplitPersonality1 · 01-20-2004, 04:36 PM

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"watch my naked dance!"

LOL. That was very, very funny.

mauchow · 01-20-2004, 04:41 PM

Yes, it looks promising..

Except I don't know why they show her dad 'OBJECTING to the marraige' in the previews at the beginning of the show. I mean, it could be a trick, like he's joking, but go ahead I guess. I dunno.

But I'll definitely watch the episodes. How many ever that may be.

CamEdwards · 01-20-2004, 04:44 PM

No, I didn't watch it. No, I don't plan on it. I think shows like this make an absolute mockery of marriage, and I want my kids to go into their marriage thinking it's for life, not for the money.

Guess that was a long way of saying shows like this are crap.

GoSeahawks · 01-20-2004, 04:59 PM

LOL, I loved last night's episode. That guy does a pretty good job of acting like a big dumb oaf.

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Originally Posted by mauboy1

Except I don't know why they show her dad 'OBJECTING to the marraige' in the previews at the beginning of the show. I mean, it could be a trick, like he's joking, but go ahead I guess. I dunno.

My girlfriend and I were wondering the same thing

wishbone · 01-20-2004, 05:00 PM

While I think I have strong views on the sanctity of marriage, I am unsure how this shows mocks marriage itself. I think it mocks people who are trying to get something for being cruel to the people they care about. Watching people wriggle like a worm on a hook is what "Reality TV" is all about, that and low production costs.

VPI97 · 01-20-2004, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

No, I didn't watch it. No, I don't plan on it. I think shows like this make an absolute mockery of marriage, and I want my kids to go into their marriage thinking it's for life, not for the money.

Eh, I would tend to believe that my two kids would get a basis for their thoughts on marriage from observing my wife and I throughout their formative years....not by a television show that they aren't interested in watching.

Also...fat, obnoxious guy had me rolling in laughter more than a few times.

NoMyths · 01-20-2004, 05:09 PM

Considering that the President is considering amending the Constitution to restrict marriage rights to certain citizens, I'd be thrilled if he decided to tackle these kinds of television marital events first.

Wow, Cam and I can agree on something!

CamEdwards · 01-20-2004, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NoMyths

Considering that the President is considering amending the Constitution to restrict marriage rights to certain citizens, I'd be thrilled if he decided to tackle these kinds of television marital events first.

Wow, Cam and I can agree on something!

Good news. The president can't amend the constitution by himself. So that problem's solved.

And yes, actually, you and I do agree on that (to a point). I think it is completely hypocritical of those who take advantage of no-fault divorce laws, those who support reality shows that erode marriage, etc. of being against gay marriage.

Now that doesn't mean I support gay marriage, I just prefer to be hypocrisy-free as I can be.

I think that's where we start disagreeing. Am I right?

korme · 01-20-2004, 05:21 PM

Well because of this show I know now that I should marry for the money. This show has totally given me a new perspective on marriage. Screw the romance, the love, and foreverness, I just want some $$$!

No... ha, Cam no one is going to take a show like this and feel differently about marriage.

NoMyths · 01-20-2004, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

Good news. The president can't amend the constitution by himself. So that problem's solved.

You're kidding!!! Or should I use more exclamation points in order to better pretend that I'm 12, which is the average age of someone who wouldn't know that fact.

Figured I wouldn't have to type out the whole process by which the President would have to go to enact his will through a Constitutional amendment, but evidently the "small words, big letters" strategy is still preferred around here.

(So how's that? Did I make up for agreeing with you?

)

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And yes, actually, you and I do agree on that (to a point). I think it is completely hypocritical of those who take advantage of no-fault divorce laws, those who support reality shows that erode marriage, etc. of being against gay marriage.

Now that doesn't mean I support gay marriage, I just prefer to be hypocrisy-free as I can be.

I think that's where we start disagreeing. Am I right?

Nah, we still agree: hypocrisy sucks.

johnnyshaka · 01-20-2004, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

Good news. The president can't amend the constitution by himself. So that problem's solved.

Oh yeah...somebody has to read it to him.

Samdari · 01-20-2004, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty3281

Well because of this show I know now that I should marry for the money. This show has totally given me a new perspective on marriage. Screw the romance, the love, and foreverness, I just want some $$$!

No... ha, Cam no one is going to take a show like this and feel differently about marriage.

Right. You should want to marry for money on its own merits, not because of some tv show.

astralhaze · 01-20-2004, 05:51 PM

I didn't watch and don't plan to, not because it erodes marriage or anything, just because it looks like quite possibly the stupidest show in the history of civilization.

MJ4H · 01-20-2004, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by astralhaze

I didn't watch and don't plan to, not because it erodes marriage or anything, just because it looks like quite possibly the stupidest show in the history of civilization.

That it is. Makes for marvelous entertainment.

cthomer5000 · 01-20-2004, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

No, I didn't watch it. No, I don't plan on it. I think shows like this make an absolute mockery of marriage, and I want my kids to go into their marriage thinking it's for life, not for the money.

I don't know that this comment makes any sense given the context of the show.

mgadfly · 01-20-2004, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

I don't know that this comment makes any sense given the context of the show.

I agree. They aren't getting married on TV. Or getting married at all. In fact, one of them is an actor, who is sabotaging the whole thing, while the other has no intention of being married on TV. This isn't Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire, this is a practical joke.

As far as the institution of marriage goes, I'm pretty conservative, but a joke where two people tell there friends and family that they are getting maried, just to show the reaction of a family to such an outrageous proposition, doesn't exactly have me worried.

In fact, I remember a time or two, back in my college days, of calling home to tell my mom I'd just gotten married. Just for giggles.

And I liked the show, but I thought the long intro showing what happens in later episodes sucked. The actor plays the part really well, and it makes me wonder what he's like in real life. One of my favorite parts was when he was choking down that sausage at breakfast and she just looked like she was going to puke.

Subby · 01-20-2004, 06:51 PM

If you want to make a mockery of marriage, make a reality show about Liza Minneli and David Gest.

Oh wait...

Eaglesfan27 · 01-20-2004, 06:56 PM

Or a show about Michael Jackson and Prisicella Presly (sp?)

Taur · 01-20-2004, 07:47 PM

I watched the show last night and kind of liked it. I think the Fat, ugly, of a slob "Actor" is going to try to get even with all the pretty girls who ever did him wrong.

BTW--Did they ever explain who's house that is supposed to be? I think that most peaople will know exactly why she is marring him once they see the 10 million dollar home. Couldn't be that hard of sell trying to pawn her off as just another gold-digging bitch!

Draft Dodger · 01-20-2004, 07:55 PM

I don't watch any of this crap.

SunDancer · 01-20-2004, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Taur

I watched the show last night and kind of liked it. I think the Fat, ugly, of a slob "Actor" is going to try to get even with all the pretty girls who ever did him wrong.

Why do you say that?

Ksyrup · 01-20-2004, 10:33 PM

What's next? "Fool" your loved ones into believing you've got terminal cancer on Monday and will be dead by Friday, and you win a million dollars?

Chubby · 01-20-2004, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

What's next? "Fool" your loved ones into believing you've got terminal cancer on Monday and will be dead by Friday, and you win a million dollars?

I'd watch that.

Taur · 01-20-2004, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

What's next? "Fool" your loved ones into believing you've got terminal cancer on Monday and will be dead by Friday, and you win a million dollars?

Yes, Fake Funeral. Who ever gets the most family members to fly in wins $500,000.

Actually with all these shows airing after they have been completed, I wonder what shows are being left on the cutting room floor? Or, cancelled before they are completed??

RedKingGold · 01-21-2004, 11:08 AM

I remember reading an article about proposed yet dropped reality shows.

Some of the ideas were quite humorous,...anyone want to do some research to find the article? (I think it is Newsweek, back when Who Wants to Marry a Millionare came out)

judicial clerk · 01-21-2004, 11:41 AM

This actor looks like the same guy who went outside and mowed the lawn so he could avoid doing the dishes. but the joke was on him because, by using some great dish washing liquid, washing the dishes was a snap for his wife. She even had time to file her nails while he was still slaving away in the backyard. Dumbass.

rkmsuf · 01-27-2004, 10:08 AM

anyone catch it last night...the guy playing the husband to be is a riot...that laugh is enough to drive her crazy.

SunDancer · 01-27-2004, 10:47 AM

Is it just me, or does this girl think she's all that? she seem to want all looks and money when she dates someone.

rkmsuf · 01-27-2004, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SunDancer

Is it just me, or does this girl think she's all that? she seem to want all looks and money when she dates someone.

They did a great casting job picking a prudish, well to do, everything just so gal.

Funny stuff when they had to see the sex counselor...

Blade6119 · 01-27-2004, 10:57 AM

shes from scottsdale...every girl in this town is the exact same way...but more attractive and not natural...

Easy Mac · 01-27-2004, 10:58 AM

The girl on that show is Fugly.

SunDancer · 01-27-2004, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blade6119

shes from scottsdale...every girl in this town is the exact same way...but more attractive and not natural...

what do you mean?

Blade6119 · 01-27-2004, 11:02 AM

you know, you live here...hell, i know quite a few of the girl in my high-school have fake enhacements to their body, including implants and lipo...

damnMikeBrown · 01-27-2004, 12:20 PM

How about the producer girl? Holy plastic surgery gone bad.

rkmsuf · 01-27-2004, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by damnMikeBrown

How about the producer girl? Holy plastic surgery gone bad.

She looked messed up. Those eyebrows were not of this world...

cthomer5000 · 01-27-2004, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by judicial clerk

This actor looks like the same guy who went outside and mowed the lawn so he could avoid doing the dishes. but the joke was on him because, by using some great dish washing liquid, washing the dishes was a snap for his wife. She even had time to file her nails while he was still slaving away in the backyard. Dumbass.

possible. He's definitely currently in the Hungry Man commerical where it's two guys in the locker room talking about what they had for lunch.

GoSeahawks · 01-27-2004, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SunDancer

Is it just me, or does this girl think she's all that? she seem to want all looks and money when she dates someone.

You gotta remember that this girl is in a very akward situation. I'm sure she doesn't normally sit around and cry because she's scared of what a guy is gonna do next. I think it hard to accuratley judge someone based on a staged reality show.

Oh and btw, I think that girl is smoking hot.

01-20-2004, 04:44 PM	#5
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	No, I didn't watch it. No, I don't plan on it. I think shows like this make an absolute mockery of marriage, and I want my kids to go into their marriage thinking it's for life, not for the money. Guess that was a long way of saying shows like this are crap. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

01-20-2004, 05:09 PM	#9
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	Considering that the President is considering amending the Constitution to restrict marriage rights to certain citizens, I'd be thrilled if he decided to tackle these kinds of television marital events first. Wow, Cam and I can agree on something! Last edited by NoMyths : 01-20-2004 at 05:10 PM.

01-20-2004, 05:51 PM	#15
astralhaze College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	I didn't watch and don't plan to, not because it erodes marriage or anything, just because it looks like quite possibly the stupidest show in the history of civilization. __________________ I can understand Brutus at every meaning, but that parahraphy threw me for a loop.

01-20-2004, 06:51 PM	#19
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	If you want to make a mockery of marriage, make a reality show about Liza Minneli and David Gest. Oh wait... __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

01-20-2004, 06:56 PM	#20
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Or a show about Michael Jackson and Prisicella Presly (sp?) __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

01-20-2004, 04:35 PM	#2
wishbone High School JV Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hillsboro OR	"watch my naked dance!"

01-20-2004, 04:41 PM	#4
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Yes, it looks promising.. Except I don't know why they show her dad 'OBJECTING to the marraige' in the previews at the beginning of the show. I mean, it could be a trick, like he's joking, but go ahead I guess. I dunno. But I'll definitely watch the episodes. How many ever that may be.

01-20-2004, 05:00 PM	#7
wishbone High School JV Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hillsboro OR	While I think I have strong views on the sanctity of marriage, I am unsure how this shows mocks marriage itself. I think it mocks people who are trying to get something for being cruel to the people they care about. Watching people wriggle like a worm on a hook is what "Reality TV" is all about, that and low production costs.

01-20-2004, 05:21 PM	#11
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Well because of this show I know now that I should marry for the money. This show has totally given me a new perspective on marriage. Screw the romance, the love, and foreverness, I just want some $$$! No... ha, Cam no one is going to take a show like this and feel differently about marriage.

01-20-2004, 07:47 PM	#21
Taur High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2002	I watched the show last night and kind of liked it. I think the Fat, ugly, of a slob "Actor" is going to try to get even with all the pretty girls who ever did him wrong. BTW--Did they ever explain who's house that is supposed to be? I think that most peaople will know exactly why she is marring him once they see the 10 million dollar home. Couldn't be that hard of sell trying to pawn her off as just another gold-digging bitch! __________________ END OF LINE.....

01-20-2004, 07:55 PM	#22
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I don't watch any of this crap. __________________ Mile High Hockey

01-20-2004, 10:33 PM	#24
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	What's next? "Fool" your loved ones into believing you've got terminal cancer on Monday and will be dead by Friday, and you win a million dollars? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

01-21-2004, 11:08 AM	#27
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	I remember reading an article about proposed yet dropped reality shows. Some of the ideas were quite humorous,...anyone want to do some research to find the article? (I think it is Newsweek, back when Who Wants to Marry a Millionare came out) Last edited by RedKingGold : 01-21-2004 at 11:08 AM. Reason: Drop the double reality

01-21-2004, 11:41 AM	#28
judicial clerk College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, OR	This actor looks like the same guy who went outside and mowed the lawn so he could avoid doing the dishes. but the joke was on him because, by using some great dish washing liquid, washing the dishes was a snap for his wife. She even had time to file her nails while he was still slaving away in the backyard. Dumbass.

01-27-2004, 10:08 AM	#29
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	anyone catch it last night...the guy playing the husband to be is a riot...that laugh is enough to drive her crazy. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-27-2004, 10:47 AM	#30
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	Is it just me, or does this girl think she's all that? she seem to want all looks and money when she dates someone.

01-27-2004, 10:57 AM	#32
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	shes from scottsdale...every girl in this town is the exact same way...but more attractive and not natural... __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

01-27-2004, 10:58 AM	#33
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	The girl on that show is Fugly.

01-27-2004, 11:02 AM	#35
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	you know, you live here...hell, i know quite a few of the girl in my high-school have fake enhacements to their body, including implants and lipo... __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

01-27-2004, 12:20 PM	#36
damnMikeBrown College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH	How about the producer girl? Holy plastic surgery gone bad.

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