I knew Josey and Swanley weren't going to make it... But, I pity the fool that's about to marry him.

Originally Posted by DC-Cutie

I knew Josey and Swanley weren't going to make it... But, I pity the fool that's about to marry him.

And Josie has a llittle girl now...

Originally Posted by Ladybug09

Umm, YES, you can have medical problems. Siblings, Parents, etc are definite, no-nos, but you can still have medical problems marrying cousins: Hanovers: The underbites, cleft palette, slow development, mental disabilities issues, genetic mutations. Romanovs/Queen Victoria's heirs.....hemophalia, etc....

Oh. I stand corrected.



(I knew about the hemophilia thing, but I didn't put two and two together: cousins marrying each other + males with hemophilia gene = kids with hemophilia.)

I am just now watching the American version. OMG these people are outta control. Throwing down outside the courthouse yikes!

There's a special on right now that includes a reunion like they do on Real Housewives...

I want to see Dr. Phil talk about this

Originally Posted by buzzytoes

I am just now watching the American version. OMG these people are outta control. Throwing down outside the courthouse yikes!

I think the American version is staged because what strip club allows cameras? I think most people who work and visit establishments like that would not want to have their face on camera.

Most strip clubs have the girls sign a standard model release form, so filming is allowed, if the club OK's it, also patrons will see a sign overhead upon entering that says "you may be filmed or photographed"

I need Diamond to be my cousin, she tossed Milli around like a doll baby, although in her defense Milli did get hers in and she is a capital G Gangsta for this line right here "I don't believe in charges"
Sad the thanksgiving party got messed up, but people act like only traveler's fight at parties, regular americans of ALL races do too
I'd marry a South Carolina Irish Traveler, that looks like a good deal

Originally Posted by RedDuchess

Most strip clubs have the girls sign a standard model release form, so filming is allowed, if the club OK's it, also patrons will see a sign overhead upon entering that says "you may be filmed or photographed"

I did not know this, thanks for the info!

The only thing that the American version has over the UK one is that they have mainly focused on the one family. I like this because you get to know the characters a little better. More in depth drama. Although I'm not thrilled with the low class behavior. Sometimes it seems like a reality TV version of "My Name is Earl".

Originally Posted by k2sealer

The only thing that the American version has over the UK one is that they have mainly focused on the one family. I like this because you get to know the characters a little better. More in depth drama. Although I'm not thrilled with the low class behavior. Sometimes it seems like a reality TV version of "My Name is Earl".

That's a great analogy!

i've just seen a advert for "Thelma's Gypsy Girls" it looks good.
She takes on 10 gypsy girls as apprentices

Here's the analogy:

Thelma begins the search for her ten new trainees. All of them are gypsies or travellers, some left school at 11 and some are unable to read, write or even tell the time.

Thelma's hopefuls include headstrong 16-year-old Margaret from a local trailer site, who doesn't like being told what to do regardless of who's telling her; 17-year-old Kathleen, whose domestic duties include looking after her 17 nieces and nephews; and 16-year-old Rosanne, who desperately lacks education and thinks Lady Gaga worships the devil.

For the girls it's the opportunity of a lifetime, for existing staff it feels like a serious upheaval, and for Thelma it could be out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Originally Posted by jamamcg

Here's the analogy: Thelma begins the search for her ten new trainees. All of them are gypsies or travellers, some left school at 11 and some are unable to read, write or even tell the time. Thelma's hopefuls include headstrong 16-year-old Margaret from a local trailer site, who doesn't like being told what to do regardless of who's telling her; 17-year-old Kathleen, whose domestic duties include looking after her 17 nieces and nephews; and 16-year-old Rosanne, who desperately lacks education and thinks Lady Gaga worships the devil. For the girls it's the opportunity of a lifetime, for existing staff it feels like a serious upheaval, and for Thelma it could be out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Thelma has her work cut out for her!

Originally Posted by jamamcg

i've just seen a advert for "Thelma's Gypsy Girls" it looks good. She takes on 10 gypsy girls as apprentices

I wonder if we will get this on US tv too or if it will only be available in the UK.

Originally Posted by k2sealer

I wonder if we will get this on US tv too or if it will only be available in the UK.

I hope so, I love to see what Thelma dreams up dress wise.