I knew some people who participated in this show and lived to regret it. RDF/ABC will approach groups like this one and put out the casting call. They try to make you think that the show is going to be a positive experience for everyone involved. The show is heavily edited and scripted.

There is always a “good” guy or family and a “bad” guy or family. Those who are chosen to be the bad people are then cast in a very negative and untruthful light. It doesn’t matter that the show hurts the families involved or ruins reputations as long as they get what they want on camera. And they always get what they want on camera.

If you are thinking about participating in this trainwreck of a show, please do some research first. Check on the Internet. If you can, contact some of the families who have participated in the show. Find out first hand about the negative experiences many families have had with Wife Slap..er, Swap. Don’t be their next victim.

Nice to bump into you, she said, wiggling her fingers, as she walked away. Martha began expertly tonguing my cock, svabodu belarusii betty looked on, her enunciation glazing upon….

I don’t watch much television. It’s all ‘Jerry Springer’ to me. But like a train wreck, sometimes one can’t help but look.

There will always be people willing to sell their souls for money, or the mere perception of fame. In fact, our society has changed so much over the past few decades, there’s almost nothing resembling the term “shame” anymore; and even the most dasdardly deeds are quickly forgotten, in favor of ratings, sound bites, and guest appearances.

I don’t begrudge any television network giving people what they apparently want. If more people watched the shows I watch, there’d be more quality documentaries, and public television would be well-funded. As always, people vote most with their pocketbooks (and their remote controls!).

That reminds me, look for the documetary ‘Best Friend Forgotten’ on PBS this December, and follow the fate of animals surrendered to shelters.

I always wondered how much the ‘Wife Swap’ participants were paid. (The “other” show gives each family $50,000, apparently.)

I don’t regularly watch the show, but I’ll keep my eyes open for it.

It’ll be interesting to see the family that is chosen. Some of the freestyle competitors have achieved a lot in obedience training/competition. I hope they select someone truly talented (and ethical and responsible in the care of their dog[s]).

Presumably, the episode wi’ll be extra-amusing, as they’ll likely pick someone who’s the complete opposite, to swap with…i.e. someone who hates dogs or worse, thinks that responsible dog ownership and training is “cruel” (there ARE those jackasses out there!).