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[Lisa]

I received this email this morning. Can you imagine one of us doing this?

I was contacted by the Casting Associate Producer for ABC families hit reality show 'Wife Swap.' They are currently casting for their fifth season and they are looking for MOMS WHO LOVE SCRAPBOOKING! I was not interested, but I thought maybe someone in our huge member list might be.

They cast everywhere from Maine to California, and "scrapbooking" would bring a fun and unique dynamic to the show.

The premise of Wife Swap is simple: for seven days, two wives from two different families with very different values exchange husbands, children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover what it's like to live a different family's life. It's an interesting social experiment and a great way to see your family in a whole new light. It is shot as a documentary series, so NO scripts and no set. It's just one camera that is documenting your life.

Families that appear on the show will receive a financial honorarium for lost wages, time and commitment.

The people at 'Wife Swap' look for a two-parent home with at least one child between the ages of 6 and 17 living at home full time.

If you are interested, please email me your contact information and tell me a little about your family. I will forward your info to the TV show for consideration.

 

[nicurn]

why anyone would want to do this show is beyond me. I did chuckle though because earlier in the summer they were looking for an irish dance family. It made me laugh because I was just picturing dd not getting to dance for 2 weeks because the other person would think it wasnn't important or something. I would be freaking out over that. Or it would be the same time frame as a major competition and she'd miss it. I can see it now with scrapbooking, gathering everything into a pile and burning it. (can you tell my opinion of this show? ) maggie

 

[New England Eeyore]

I know - I got that email too and thought it was strange. Usually those shows have "opposite" sort of people - what's the opposite of scrapbooking? And like Maggie said, the thought of someone who hates scrapbooking let loose in a scrapper's house -

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I watch the show because it totally makes me feel normal. Some of those extremes are REALLY extreme.
What I don't like is the way some people are completely insensative to another's beliefs or are just too selfish to get anything out of it. Watched it last week with the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders Fitness family and a very overweight family. It wasn't so much that the family was overweight, but how much in denial that wife was about her self. Oh, please, give me a break. The only thing she was sick from was the thought she might have to do something for someone else. Can you imagine NOT getting your own cheerleading daughter a photo of the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders??
I felt so sad when the husband didn't take the radio DJ job because his wife needed to be in control.

Anyway, sorry for the ramble. But there is nothing that could get me to be two weeks away from my kids.

 

[ddavis860]

I received this email this morning. Can you imagine one of us doing this?

I was contacted by the Casting Associate Producer for ABC families hit reality show 'Wife Swap.' They are currently casting for their fifth season and they are looking for MOMS WHO LOVE SCRAPBOOKING! I was not interested, but I thought maybe someone in our huge member list might be.

They cast everywhere from Maine to California, and "scrapbooking" would bring a fun and unique dynamic to the show.

The premise of Wife Swap is simple: for seven days, two wives from two different families with very different values exchange husbands, children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover what it's like to live a different family's life. It's an interesting social experiment and a great way to see your family in a whole new light. It is shot as a documentary series, so NO scripts and no set. It's just one camera that is documenting your life.

Families that appear on the show will receive a financial honorarium for lost wages, time and commitment.

The people at 'Wife Swap' look for a two-parent home with at least one child between the ages of 6 and 17 living at home full time.

If you are interested, please email me your contact information and tell me a little about your family. I will forward your info to the TV show for consideration.

I got that email too!! I was thinking...uummm, nope

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

my cousin used to work on this show. What a bunch of whack-a-doos!!!

I'm like ok, what exactly is the opposite of scrappers. Non scrappers? Does anyone really HATE it that much???

I don't get it. And if I ever did that show you bet your butt there would be a big ole' lock on my scrap room!!!! With a big ole' sign saying:

Don't F#!% with my scrapbook supplies!
Don't touch them, don't drool on them, don't even look at them!!!!

OMG I'm so obsessive compulsive about my things the kids don't even touch them!!!! Could imagine if someone tried to toss my supplies. My DH would kill someone!!!

and like she could do my job here on the DIS! Y'all would eat her alive!!!!!

so yeah, that would be a no for me too. LOL

 

[WDWMom]

Anyway, sorry for the ramble. But there is nothing that could get me to be two weeks away from my kids.

There are a ton of things that could get me to be 2 weeks away from my kids, but spending 2 weeks with someone's kids - nope. No in a million years.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

I got it too!
Read it to DH.. He said no way.. 1. I don't want some other lady to come into my house.. 2. you know there will be a kid event, and she won't take photos and I'll be either a.) in the doghouse or b.) using my frequent flyer miles!
3. there is no way another "wife" could do your job and keep my family in line/on track and still have time to scrapbook/create and enjoy life!

(ok, who thinks he is a kiss butt???)

Gotta love him.. I think that deserves lunch out today somewhere nice and of course a trip for me to the scrapbook store!!! LOL

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

There are a ton of things that could get me to be 2 weeks away from my kids, but spending 2 weeks with someone's kids - nope. No in a million years.

and husbands! Some of those guys are worse then the kids!

 

[jernysgirl]

I'm like ok, what exactly is the opposite of scrappers. Non scrappers? Does anyone really HATE it that much???

Hey guys... sorry I've been absent for awhile. Life is busy!

Anywhooo.... the opposite of scrapbooking would be "Martha Stewart" since she thinks we're all frumpy!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

touche!

That or the mom of the girl that competed against Norma Ann and Henry for the free wedding.
she dared to call scrapping stupid, and how hard is it to scrap, you slap a few pictures down on a piece of paper and there you go.

OMG!!!!! She was a trip, but then again she hung out on a Hurricane forum and her DH hung out on an NFL Rams forum. What.ev.er.

 

[nicurn]

martha stewart I can't say that I'd be afraid that she'd burn my scrap stuff, she might GASP organise it so well that I'd never find stuff... and kate's lunches would be great. my house might also get redecorated... and she'd send her personal photographer out if there was an event. of course, we'd have to do her tv show, appearances, etc. (at least she's not on home arrest anymore so we wouldn't have to worry about ankle bracelets. ) maggie

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I actually wouldn't mind Martha organizing my scrap room, lord knows it needs the help!
But then my kids would be used to food other then hamburger helper, and getting to school on time. I doubt Martha DIS'es. LOL

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

psssstttt.... come on Maggie you know you wanna sign up.......

 

[PamCo88]

Was I the only one who saw this comment BY BernardandMissBianca

and like she could do my job here on the DIS! Y'all would eat her alive!!!!!

Now THAT WOULD BE INTERESTING!!!