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My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding.

in Everyday on 06/29/11

Have you seen this train wreck  show?

It started as a British Documentary following the lives of “travellers” or “gypsies” and their affinity for outrageous weddings and over the top dresses.

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Some of the finer points:

Rarely do the young girls have more then a Grade 6 education.  Never mind that they dress like tarts.

The girls main goal in life is to get married.  If you are not a Bride by the time you are 16-19, you are considered old.  It’s shameful and embarrassing to be single by your 20th birthday.

You must always do what your man child tells you.  Always.

Teen boys practice “Grabbing”.  This is where they grab girls against their will and kiss them. Hard.

Marrying your cousin. Acceptable.

If your Wedding Dress leaves a scar, you have a lifetime of bragging rights.

22778 Ep 101. Deliverables. Gag.

This is supposed to be a Wordless Wednesday post but how on earth can I post these pictures without voicing an opinion?

My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, it’s turned into a bit of a side show.  Poking fun at their way of life, revealing the yuck and slimy underbelly of their lives with very little focus on their traditions and beliefs. 

My vote, enough already.

 

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    Comments

    1. Debbie White Beattie says

      October 30, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      I liked and was horrified each time I was watching it. The girls all wanted to dress like Disney characters because their mentality and education wasn’t more than a child. When they switched it to the American version it wasn’t the same and I quit watching.

    2. Amy Heffernan says

      May 13, 2013 at 2:01 pm

      WOW! Groose really!

    3. Annie1 says

      March 2, 2013 at 2:12 am

      My daughter introduced me to this show and I think I sat there watching it with my mouth wide open in disbelief!

      There really are no words.

      RAFFLECOPTER NAME
      is
      Anne Taylor

    4. Life with Kaishon says

      January 3, 2013 at 11:46 pm

      I haven’t watched it…but this made me want to see it : )

    5. Andra says

      October 1, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      Ok what I don’t understand about their lifestyle is, girls are supposed to be pure, can’t have sex before marriage… yet, it is completely acceptable to dress completely sleazy at parties (at such a young age)… seems contradictory to me! Also, the grabbing thing is just so wrong… I think a guy should “woo” a girl, not just grab her against her will and kiss her.

    6. Myra Rzepa says

      July 20, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      i have seen this show and its like my guilty pleasure! i love to hate it. i cant help but watch it… its just like the jersey shore for me i cant help but watch it!:P

    7. Debby@Just Breathe says

      July 8, 2011 at 4:16 pm

      I haven’t seen it and thanks for the warning.

    8. Anonymous says

      July 3, 2011 at 6:06 pm

      I watch it all the time. Yes some of their traditions are over the top to me. But as one male on the show pointed out, some of our traditions are over the top to them. For them we are the sluts and weirdos. They don’t have sex outside of marriage. When your married your married to only that person. If a female is seen with a bunch of boys alone, she is labeled a slut. As for the dresses, well who doesn’t want to fell like a princess on her wedding day? Though the dress with the lights were a bit overboard. But she loved it, so tah hell with what others think. Its her wedding day!!

      Then there is also the other side of the show. How would you guys like to have your wedding reception at an animal shelter, just because your a traveler. There was a 12 year old boy who watched as his parent’s mobile home was knocked down by bulldozers, because of who they were. Maybe you should open your eyes, and watch with an open mind.

    9. Maria @BOREDmommy says

      July 3, 2011 at 3:10 am

      I get bring myself to watch it – it’s right up there with Toddlers & Tiaras. Gross.

    10. Pearl says

      July 1, 2011 at 2:59 am

      I haven’t watched an episode of this show…wow this is interesting…will definitely google this one. thanks for the info modern mom.

    11. Julie says

      June 30, 2011 at 4:34 pm

      I can’t watch anymore trainwreck TV. The Bachelorette has finally done me in!

    12. Crazy Shenanigans-JMO says

      June 30, 2011 at 3:59 am

      I haven’t seen it but I did see a preview and it looks CRAZY! I might have to finally give in and watch it!

    13. NotSoSilentMommy says

      June 30, 2011 at 3:13 am

      Confession time,,,
      I love it!! I can’t help but tune in and see what is going to happen..
      It’s a train wreck and everyone knows that they can’t drive by without looking!!
      To me,, it is mostly curiosity, and amazement… I joked the other day and said that my next wedding would be a “gypsy” wedding.. My hubby said he’d even come to see it!! LOL
      Sorry girls,, I love it!

    14. Sara @ Domestically Challenged says

      June 30, 2011 at 2:34 am

      well, that there just makes me glad I am only addicted to extreme couponing right now! Ick.

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