Girls Write Out
Monday, March 10, 2008
Kevin and I watched the new show "Here Come the Newlyweds" last night. As a couple who's been married almost 19 years, I have to say I find this show fascinating.

Last night the husbands had to write and deliver a "roast" to their wives in front of a live audience. Their wives didn't know what they were up to until the moment it began.

Now most men would be a little daunted by this task. What to say that pokes fun of his wife without risking her wrath? Hey, that would be easy after 19 years of marriage. A man should know by then what his wife can laugh off and what he should stay far, far away from.

One of these men really sweated through the task of writing it. We saw why when we overheard their conversation at their table when the other men were doing their roasts. The wife was angry that her husband had agreed to this and clearly worried he would reveal something embarrasing about her. She was not exactly a good sport and the husband chucked half of his notecards because he knew it.
Denise Hunter  
posted at 9:19 AM  
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At 12:58 PM, Blogger Kristin said...

What is with these "marriage" shows that harm the relationship? why would you gamble with that? Isn't marriage hard enough? I just hate how this country is making a joke out of the commitment of marriage. No amount of money would be worth it to go on stage and ridicule someone you were called to love. Can you imagine doing that to your child?

 
At 1:19 PM, Blogger Colleen Coble said...

One thing I dislike is a man who will say something bad about his wife in public. Or a woman who will do the same. It's one thing to make a joke about how irate she is if she has a bad hair day and something else to tell the world she's a lousy housekeeper. There's a line between joking about her attitudes and attacking her performance.

I didn't see the show but what great characterization to watch it, I bet!

 
At 1:31 PM, Blogger Diann Hunt said...

Oh, man, I haven't seen the show, but I wouldn't like that. We knew a couple who did that. Just continually mean-spirited to one another. They seemed to get a kick out of making each other look "small" to those around them. It was sad, really. Little wonder they're divorced today.

 
At 1:41 PM, Blogger Denise Hunter said...

There are certain things Kevin could joke about in public and I would laugh along. My math skills--or lack thereof, my obsession with antibacterial sanitizers, the characters that talk in my head.

And certain other things he knows he might want to keep quiet about . . .

 
At 2:15 PM, Blogger Diann Hunt said...

Yeah, Jim and I might tease about things, but we never try to tear each other down in a mean way in public--well, unless he tries to take my chocolate.

 
At 2:16 PM, Blogger Valerie said...

I watched the first episode of this show but didn't see the one Denise is talking about. I thought it was kind of a cute premise. It was an interesting dynamic because one marriage was arranged, one couple was on their 4th marriage, one couple had only known each other a few months and another knew each other for years... You get the idea.

In reading Denise's entry, it must have gone downhill from there...One thing's for sure: it probably won't be as bad as Wife Swap. That show is an abomination.

 
At 7:38 PM, Blogger Suzanne said...

I agree with Valerie. Wife Swap is a horrible show. The premise itself disgusts me, what are they teaching their poor children?

I really don't like reality shows (or game shows for that matter) I just watch whatever my man has on so I can be with him. If I had my way I'd only watch Food Network or Turner Classic Movies.

 
At 10:46 PM, Blogger Kristin said...

We haven't watched Wife Swap this year, but I have to say the thing I love about the show is the two jerks usually get stuck with one another. There's always someone who just wants things their way and is used to getting it, and the other two are more easy going.

I have to admit, I love to watch the my way or the highway people suffer a bit. LOL

 
At 12:44 PM, Blogger Katie said...

Ooo, totally not cool. I think I would have to kill my husband if he roasted me in public!

Also weird is that show called, I think, "Liar, Liar". I'm not sure on the name. I saw it 2x and was squirming in my seat. The things people will do for money--even if they hurt the ones they love. Crazy.

Katie

 

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