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discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)
Sat Jul 8, 2017, 06:14 PM Jul 2017

Reality TV, I'm not a big fan but folks are making $$$

So here's my idea. Many shows are about the interactions between men and women. There's a pile of shows about marriage, weddings and dating. I'm sure men would like some equal time... (well, maybe not) but possibly some hints about what all to expect, how to prepare and where all you may need to go for wedding preparation along with how to really make the special day your own.

To this end I suggest a new reality show called: "Say meh, to the tux."

Included will be ways to avoid paying for the live swans and doves for home venue celebrations. Many of us would like advice on strategic and decorative ideas about integrating the beer keg harmoniously with the various buffet and table arrangements. Also hints on finding a big screen to rent so the special moments can be seen by everyone and then switched to cover the world series, all-star game, finals, Stanley Cup, wrestlemania... (muted closed caption only) for when folks are tired of dancing should be included.

I still need to solve how an Olympic sized dart board can be discretely added but pending a few details, I may have a winner of show here. Any thoughts?

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Reality TV, I'm not a big fan but folks are making $$$ (Original Post) discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 OP
The best idea I've had for a show is "Lifestyles of the Broke and Lonely". ret5hd Jul 2017 #1
There's a tough one discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 #3
Yeah: Who's paying? :-P WinkyDink Jul 2017 #2
They're called sponsors discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 #6
How about a show about skipping the entire formal wedding crap? csziggy Jul 2017 #4
re: "...only threw him out once..." And you made me smile. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 #5
LOL! The time I threw him out was at a tough point in our lives csziggy Jul 2017 #7
I would encourage that discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 #8
We spent more than we should have on our wedding. SwissTony Jul 2017 #11
Real Posters of DU Kaleva Jul 2017 #9
There's no reason to get offensive discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2017 #10
I admit I watch Big Brother every summer mvd Jul 2017 #12
I'm waiting for a show where the "batchlorette" type sleeps with... PassingFair Jul 2017 #13

ret5hd

(20,491 posts)
1. The best idea I've had for a show is "Lifestyles of the Broke and Lonely".
Sat Jul 8, 2017, 06:22 PM
Jul 2017

You know...how to select a cardboard box and proper insulating techniques (hint:newspapers), tips on how to make an effective panhandling sign, how to cook on a barrel fire, etc.

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
4. How about a show about skipping the entire formal wedding crap?
Sun Jul 9, 2017, 02:47 PM
Jul 2017

"Wedding? NOPE! Yes to Elope!"

It can feature brides and grooms struggling with all the stress of setting up big formal weddings only to come to their senses and realize that the thousands of dollars they save could be used to pay off student debt, put a down payment on a house, or jump start a college fund for their children.

Then the happy couple can dash down to the local courthouse to pledge their vows, with follow ups a year or two later that show them happy and financially secure since they didn't blow a fortune on one event in a lifetime.

(I refused to even consider a formal wedding. Soon to be Mr. csziggy and I got our license and on my birthday decided to make it official. We drove over to our friend's house and woke him up. The pizza cook and notary public signed and notarized the license, we found two witnesses, and that was that. The only part that irritated me was that they called friends who threw a party at our house that night. Then my Mom insisted on a reception, so I gave in on that a few weeks later. Who cares - the thing stuck. We will celebrate our 40th anniversary next week. In all that time I only threw him out once so it's all good.)

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)
5. re: "...only threw him out once..." And you made me smile.
Sun Jul 9, 2017, 04:39 PM
Jul 2017

That's impressive. I've never actually been thrown out but the wife was at that point 3 times.

Sounds like a great idea but what it is that will be filmed might need some development.

I will articulate my 2 favorite wedding/marriage movie quotes:

My Cousin Vinny-
Lisa: I want a wedding in church with bridesmaids and flowers.
Vinny Gambini: Whoa. How many times did you say that spontaneous is romantic?
Lisa: Hey, a burp is spontaneous. A burp is not romantic.

The Getaway-
Cowboy: Ya know, if I's you kids what I'd do? I'd quit this runnin' around the country. Ya know, git a little bit a money together 'n, hell, buy a place 'n settle down 'n raise a family. I've been married for 35 years, same old gal; man she's a tough ol' hide. God dang, everything I am, I owe ta her.
(This one just begs for the Slim Pickens accent.)

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
7. LOL! The time I threw him out was at a tough point in our lives
Sun Jul 9, 2017, 10:44 PM
Jul 2017

Someday my husband and I should write the story of our lives. That period would make a chapter or two.

SwissTony

(2,560 posts)
11. We spent more than we should have on our wedding.
Tue Jul 11, 2017, 11:44 AM
Jul 2017

Seemed OK at the time, but in retrospect, we'd rather have spent the money elsewhere. Had a great honeymoon - Italy and Greece! Not bad, eh. We've had our ups and downs, but we're still together after 35 years, 6 months and 3 days. (I'm not actually anal retentive, it just amused me to do that simple calculation ). So, we can identify with the second quote, but my accent is nothing like Slim's.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)
10. There's no reason to get offensive
Mon Jul 10, 2017, 03:47 PM
Jul 2017

Just kidding

I think it would be better to aim at family friendly audience. Great idea though but the premium cable networks are often a hard sell.

mvd

(65,173 posts)
12. I admit I watch Big Brother every summer
Mon Jul 24, 2017, 01:45 PM
Jul 2017

Yes, it's shallow and seems to be more manipulated, but I enjoy social experiments. Now summer wouldn't feel the same without it. I am happy the big Trump suppporter Jillian went home early and did not battle back in.

PassingFair

(22,434 posts)
13. I'm waiting for a show where the "batchlorette" type sleeps with...
Mon Jul 24, 2017, 01:54 PM
Jul 2017

every contender until she is impregnated.

Then they have to have a paternity test to see which guy is the "winner".

SICK, but I could see it happening, given the deplorable state of "reality" TV.

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