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"More on the Schroder/Weaver feud"
Elaine0 1507 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Peanut Festival Grand Marshall"
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10-25-05, 12:46 PM (EST)
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"More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
From TV Guide.They say the Weavers were the only family on the race not to offer them help after they lost everything in the hurricane and also give their opinions on why the Weavers are white trash. The Weavers are loud and roudy, but never seemed to be rude to me. I'd love to know what went on that we didn't see. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Insider/default.htm?cmsGuid={8C9530F1-D7FB-4AB2-B557-F50571E93D1E}
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tamarama 1785 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Herbal Healing Drugs Endorser"
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10-25-05, 01:52 PM (EST)
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4. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
Still gotta defend the Schroeders here (annoying as Stassi may be).I took their comments about flip-flops & short-shorts as disbelief of how impractically the Weavers were dressed - not a commentary on wardrobe budget. If you were going on a race around the country/world, wouldn't you wear sensible shoes and pants/shorts that stayed out of your arse? And sensible shoes don't have to be $200 sneakers. And it was TVGuide that pegged the Weavers as the post-hurricane hold-outs - Dad Schroeder tried to back off that point. (although Stassi - annoying as ever - didn't soften it at all) Besides, from what I've seen, the Weavers are trashy -- and not because of any flip-flops. You don't have to be poor to be trash, and You don't have to have money to have class.
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tamarama 1785 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Herbal Healing Drugs Endorser"
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10-25-05, 01:27 PM (EST)
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2. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
Also backed up in the "Finish Line" internet show (like "Survivor Live"). (RNO recap at: http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article5804.art&page=1 )The Schroeders talk about EVERYONE on the race getting along really well & being friends...except one team. They didn't name the team initially, but it was pretty obvious & they did eventually talk about the Weavers. Something I found compelling -- the Schroeders watched the last episode with the PAOLOS (!!!), with whom they are also friends. I would have expected the other teams to view the Paolos as kind of a Jonathan/Victoria team... But instead it's the Weavers that apparently NO ONE liked. It's not just the Schroeders -- we've heard other teams talk negatively about the Weavers too. Yes, Stassi seemed to be a bit obsessed, but she definately wasn't alone in her opinion.
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Lisa0116 688 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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10-25-05, 02:09 PM (EST)
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5. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
Thanks for the link. The Weavers are not like any Christians I have ever known-since they don't help out families (that they know) who are in need. Maybe charitable Christianity is not part of their cult.
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volsfan 19846 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-26-05, 08:04 AM (EST)
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10. "I don't get it..." |
This is a race for a million dollars and has nothing to do with making friends and helping out other teams. What's the big deal?
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happjack2002 28 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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10-26-05, 09:16 AM (EST)
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11. "RE: I don't get it..." |
The Schroeders like other teams in past TAR seasons have a case of bad sport/sore loser syndrome, The Weavers where a team they thought was beneath them in skill and I guess social standing so it ticked them off during the race when the Weavers would pass them and it ticked them off even more when they got eliminated before them.
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Lisa0116 688 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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10-26-05, 10:26 AM (EST)
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12. "RE: I don't get it..." |
Well, if that is the case, then I am a poor sport and loser also, because I can't stand the hypocrits. If I hear them ask God to help them find one more thing, I will reach through the TV and beat that mom with her own bible.
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tamarama 1785 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Herbal Healing Drugs Endorser"
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10-26-05, 11:27 AM (EST)
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13. "RE: I don't get it..." |
I'm with Lisa0116.And at the risk of sounding like a broken record.... The Schroeders are NOT the only team that seems to dislike the Weavers. The Weavers ARE the ONLY team I've heard other families complaining about. Clearly there is plenty of stuff they're not showing us.
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ARnutz 13937 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-26-05, 12:53 PM (EST)
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17. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
Here's what I think ('cause I know you're all just dying to hear my opinion!) First off, let me preface my post by saying I really hate a lot of things about the Weavers. They are at the bottom of my love list consistantly. The mom needs to stop asking the Lord for everything and those girls need to quit their irritating ways. That said, I'm going to defend them here! Who the EFF are the Schroeders to even make an effin' statement about who did or did not help them??? What do the Weavers owe them at all??? Perhaps the Weavers (who is a family with a single widowed mom raising 3 teens on a teacher's salary alone) were not in a position to help them!!! Why should the Weavers feel obligated to them at all when all the Scroeders did while they were on the race was b!tch about "THE FLORIDA TEAM!!!" and how they have to beat "THE FLORIDA TEAM!!!" and how the Schroeder boy shouldn't even speak to Rolly Weaver, etc. WTF was that??? If I was hated like that, I certainly would think twice about helping those who hated me like that. Just because you are on a reality show together doesn't mean you would help out others who were on the show with you! PFFFTTT! TO THE EFFIN' SCHROEDERS!!! I'd be greatful anyone helped me at all!
'nutz: Proud member of the inoffensive OT Triumvirate... and Shroomhater! - shroom go boom!
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Pamisue 57 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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10-26-05, 08:34 PM (EST)
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23. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
And obviously they are not winners of TAR. Or.... if they were the winners they must be very selfish with their money. Too bad.... christians are suppose to help others regardless of how they feel personally about someone. Idea... Maybe she gave all her money to the church. Ha.
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ARnutz 13937 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-26-05, 08:57 PM (EST)
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24. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
LAST EDITED ON 10-26-05 AT 08:59 PM (EST)Who cares how much they get for Social Security? I'm sure it's a lot less than what their dad would be making if he were still alive. He was not a race car driver, he was clearing off debris when he was killed, he worked for Nascar at Daytona. So what if they did or didn't have life insurance, and if they did they should give it to the Schroeders? Rebecca is 19 anyway, so it's not as if they get SS benefits for her. ...and really, who cares if she is a teacher who doesn't know what the Great Lakes are? There are plenty of teachers who don't know things. As I said, I do not like the Weavers at all (and there is a whole lot to bash about them), but the issue here is not how much money they have (or get monthly), it's that they didn't help the Schroeder's. You know what? The Schroeder's lost a house and their stuff. A house can be rebuilt and stuff can be replaced, but the Weavers will never have their husband/dad back. ETA: and you know what? The Schroeders would also be stupid if they didn't have flood insurance!
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Karchita 4483 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Jerry Springer Show Guest"
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10-27-05, 11:18 AM (EST)
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27. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
Oh. So in addition to ranting, I was off-topic? I think I've got it out of my system - for now.
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lydia 109 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-30-05, 07:12 PM (EST)
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29. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
The shows are made up of a few minutes of dialogue from hours and hours, and the producers are looking over every square inch for stuff that gets everyone's panties in a wad. Like many of us, there are those who have friends and family members recently affected by natural disasters, illness, etc. and all need help. TV Guide got hold of some gossip (not mentioning any names of course), and created a controversy out of it. What we've been shown of the Weavers, is an attempt to paint ALL Christians as self-righteous, Bible thumping, stupid, shallow hypocrits, based on this one family's performance on a "reality" show.
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mysticwolf 10692 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-31-05, 03:15 AM (EST)
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30. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
No. At least for me, it didn't paint ALL Christians in that light. It has highlighted a type of self-styled Christian that is similar to some others that I have met. (And, I'll admit some of that may be due to editing, but I'll also discount some - not all - of what I assume will be the eventual outcry on their part when they see the controversy eventually. Hindsight about your behaviours is always instructive, & self-preservation is almost always primary.)You'll note the lack of quote marks around the word "Christian", above. I can believe that they think they really are acting as a Christian should. IMHO, many, if not most, that characterise themselves publicly in devout religious terms, insisting that they live up to, and stand by, whatever the tenets of their religion may be, will be found, upon close inspection, wanting on some aspect. The Deity, whatever you choose to call him/her/it, seems to have a dislike of that kind of hubris. Reality TV, and the editing, just makes it more obvious. Perhaps that's the redeeming aspect of RTV. When faults are exposed and made obvious, some learn from what they see - participants, or not - and adjust their behaviors, accordingly. A Tribephyl Awesome Autumn
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DonnaLynn 582 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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10-31-05, 12:57 PM (EST)
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32. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
>LAST EDITED ON 10-26-05 >AT 08:59 PM (EST) > >Who cares how much they get >for Social Security? I'm sure >it's a lot less than >what their dad would be >making if he were still >alive. He was not a >race car driver, he was >clearing off debris when he >was killed, he worked for >Nascar at Daytona. So what >if they did or didn't >have life insurance, and if >they did they should give >it to the Schroeders? Rebecca >is 19 anyway, so it's >not as if they get >SS benefits for her. > >...and really, who cares if she >is a teacher who doesn't >know what the Great Lakes >are? There are plenty of >teachers who don't know things. > > >As I said, I do not >like the Weavers at all >(and there is a whole >lot to bash about them), >but the issue here is >not how much money they >have (or get monthly), it's >that they didn't help the >Schroeder's. > >You know what? The Schroeder's lost >a house and their stuff. >A house can be rebuilt >and stuff can be replaced, >but the Weavers will never >have their husband/dad back. > > >ETA: and you know what? The >Schroeders would also be stupid >if they didn't have flood >insurance! First of all, Flood insurance does NOT cover Hurricane damage! I know that sounds crazy, but I live in Florida and this was one of the biggest complaints from home owners last year. Not only that, but people who live below sea level and who are prone to floods are not even eligible for insurance. It's gotten quite bad down here in that aspect. As far as SS benefits go. I can attest to the fact that most people are worth more dead than alive. It's just a fact. My brother in law died of a heart attack (49 yrs old) earlier this year. The man was lucky to bring home $1000 a month, and that's on a good month. Now my sister gets social security benefits in the amount of $2100 (tax free) from the gov't each month. She's sitting prettier than she ever would have if he were living. Of course they would rather have him than the money, but in most instances, SS death benefits are quite good... All that being said, I don't like the Weavers, but it's their business and their business only why they didn't help the Schroeders. I'm a Christian, but I can't afford to contribute to each and every relief effort. Maybe she already gave all she could to the Red Cross or something. That's her business... Brian Paolo
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Silvergirl1 9342 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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11-03-05, 12:41 PM (EST)
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38. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
Hey Girlfriend! Pass the bon bons. Handcrafted by RollDdice 2005Can you also pass the remote? (Not on welfare, not that there's anything wrong with that.) Swim with me
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Lisa0116 688 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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11-01-05, 09:23 AM (EST)
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37. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
I'm sure they would be grateful to hear that-maybe the Weavers will call and tell them. It's not like they have been shy about their prayers to this point.....
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snikes 2 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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11-08-05, 09:52 AM (EST)
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45. "The point of this is...." |
that EVERY other family helped the Schroeders in some way or another, whatever their means. I think it's telling of what kind of Christians the Weavers really are. They only help people who like them? I think the thing it really reveals is that they are stupid, which I think is why most viewers don't like them in the first place.
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dabo 26942 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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11-12-05, 07:47 PM (EST)
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50. "RE: The point of this is...." |
Let's see........... a family in Florida during a heavy hurricane season might have what reason to be looking out for themselves instead of virtual strangers? Hm, that's a toughie.
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1derfool 185 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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11-07-05, 11:00 AM (EST)
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42. "Imagine the unthinkable...." |
What if the Weavers win? I know, gag, but 'what if'...? Any other time a team reached the finish line there's been loud cheering and applause, smiles and hugs.. What would happen this time? The Weavers aren't the only team to make enemies during the race but they're the only ones I can remember to be almost despised by every other team in the race. How much bribery of the waiting teams would it take to get the cheers and applause for them at the finish line? Even if they edit in fake cheering, the body language and behavior on screen would tell it all. Should the unthinkable happen, I'd love to see how it unfolds.
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Breezy 18380 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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11-07-05, 02:07 PM (EST)
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43. "Actually..." |
considering how bad this season has been, that finish might actually be interesting to watch. Imagine the hype and spin they could put on watching "the most dramatic finish ever!". Opposed to the snooze fest the rest of the season has been.
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smartguy24 34 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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11-07-05, 03:12 PM (EST)
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44. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
My thoughts are as follows, and I'm going to try and give an opinion on everything involved in this thread.Whether the Weavers were in a position to donate: Unless you were living on bread and water, you should have at least given SOMETHING (and a prayer doesn't count Even 10$ would have prevented this whole controversy. I agree about the whole social security thing, they must be getting more than enough money to live off of from the dad's death. Which is further proven because those girls are anything but slim. Weavers being despised by everyone: Guaranteed there is something else that CBS isn't showing us as to why so much hate is being directed towards them. Maybe it has something to do with the "we were raised to not trust anyone but our family and god" Perhaps at the pitstop they go into recluse and remain completely anti-social. Or maybe the Weavers decide to say what they say in the Insider videos to some of the teams faces. We're just going to have to wait for the winners interview. It oughta be revealed then. I am so frickin sick of the Weavers saying they don't understand how the other teams are playing the game. They're playing it to win it thank you very much...you guys are playing to get knocked out ASAP. Who do I like better between the Schroeders and the Weavers? Stassi drives me up a wall with her attitude...not to mention she's even uglier than the Widow's two daughters. I could tolerate the rest of her family though...Hunter calling them white trash was classic, and it fit so well. Meanwhile, I absolutely HATE the Weavers. They're the obnoxious ones. (See "I'm so frickin sick" paragraph above) Plus, who the hell brings flip-flops onto The Amazing Race? Christie in season 5 wore sandals occasionally and the Godlewski's got some kinda sandal sneaker combination on the go...but flip flops??? I hope you guys lose a foot race to the million. If you make it that far, which I hope you don't. Its almost like getting run over by a car or a train. Or in this case...race car and Amish Buggy. They're both bad...but one is more tolerable than the other. Good point by whoever said "what if they win" that would be the the strangest ending in TAR history if you ask me. Even if they make it to the final 3...it would still be the most awkward welcome ever. I'd be particularly interested to see the Schroeders reaction.
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littleliz412 4 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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11-12-05, 04:42 PM (EST)
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49. "RE: More on the Schroder/Weaver feud" |
The article is still there. Instead of clicking on the underlined part just copy and paste the whole thing and it'll take you right to it.
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