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From: MaryW
Date: 10-30-2006, 10:35 AM (1 of 10)
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I'm sure everyone has seen this show at one time or another. Stacy and whatshisname grate on my nerves. I find them rude and obnoxious. I know this is part of the overall schtick for the show but boy, I wish they could trade all that harrassment for something else. Many times they have made someone over and I totally hated it. Anyone else think their choices are kinda off. 
MaryW
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 10-30-2006, 10:41 AM (2 of 10)
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Mary I agree with you totaly but, I still can't stop watching. Some of the people really do dress inappropriatly for their jobs. If that is how they really dress & not just to get free clothes. Sometimes though they dress SAHMs in clothes that are just not practical. I do know a few people I would like to nominate ( a 60YO who wears so short she is showing cheeks in public with her grandchildren) but they would probably tell me my clothes are just as bad.
Barb
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From: lendube
Date: 10-30-2006, 12:36 PM (3 of 10)
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I've never seen the U.S. version of the show but I watch the BBC version once in a great while. They've got the same format with one especially rude lady. I guess the program started there in England. It can be amusing and it amazes me how many people can actually look in a mirror and say, "Yep, that looks great." and then head out for the day or evening! I find the choices made for the makeovers are usually quite well done. Tone down the rudeness though! Lennie |
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From: Pudge99
Date: 10-30-2006, 12:44 PM (4 of 10)
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Yes they are rude. But I love the show and like how they can take a frumpy housewife like me and make her look great. I just really wish they would do a Walmart week. You know, give you say $500 or so dollars and show you how to build a flattering wardrobe at Walmart or some other affordable store. Cause lets face it, those SAHMs won't ever set foot in the other type of stores again.
Gina
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From: stephi
Date: 10-30-2006, 01:37 PM (5 of 10)
I dont get to catch this show very often infact it has been some time since I have seen it but I totally agree!!! I work with all men and I know my apearance would not be approved of but with what I do and the amount of money I have to "blow" on clothes theres no way. I also hate when they take an aged woman and dress her like she is 15. Modest cleavage, and not tight as all get out pants PLEASE!!! I wouldnt stand for it if they robbed me a dressed me way too young for my age!!
Stephi
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 10-30-2006, 09:21 PM (6 of 10)
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I don't know who's worse....those idiots or the Brit women (who's names I can't remember, but Oprah likes'em) who like to touch other womens boobs and butts. I'm sorry. You can tell people how to dress without being an a** about it and without all the weird touching. (yes I KNOW I have a thing about touching..but it's true ya know..some of 'us' have LARGE body spaces and we don't want to be up next to people all the time..) I don't like the 'ambushing' thing either...thats scary these days... (and I hate pointy toed shoes...and I'm glad rounded toed shoes are BACK !!! ) 
Chrys
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From: lendube
Date: 10-30-2006, 10:12 PM (7 of 10)
WHOA GIRL!!!!!!!!! EASY!!!!!!!!!!!  I think we get the message.  (I think those types of shoes are just plain ugly and stupid too.  But what do I know? I only wear heels once a year for the Fire Dept. Xmas party!) Lennie |
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From: Magot
Date: 10-31-2006, 02:03 AM (8 of 10)
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Trinny and Susanna Kath, and they have a very Hands on approach. Their replacements are nowhere near as touchy-feely.The ambushing thing is all for tv as we know. The thing I like about the program is they seem to be able to teach people to like themselves again - and if you like yourself and are confident - most anything will look good on you! love and kisses, Jan
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From: MaryW
Date: 10-31-2006, 04:26 PM (9 of 10)
Thanks Jan, that is a huge point that should be made. 
MaryW
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From: Bama
Date: 10-31-2006, 09:53 PM (10 of 10)
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I usually like both versions of the show. It sometimes bothers me when Trinny and Susanna run up and lift some strange lady's boobs, but I guess it doesn't bother the ones that get the free clothes very much. At least they get the point across by doing that. Stacey and Clinton did have a show once where the lady spent alot of her money at Old Navy. I wish they would do more shows like that. I could get alot of clothes for $5000. AND try to stick to their rules. (Tho I too hate pointy toe shoes )I hate it when they tell how much a whole outfits costs and it's way more than most people can afford. Skirt..... $200.... sweater...... $275....... shoes..... $400.....  It really bothered me when they had the show where the lady got something like $50,000 to shop in Paris and still didn't get more than people on the regular shows that get $5000. I have been wondering one thing tho. All of them say to wear straight leg or boot-cut pants. What are they saying now about the skinny-legged pants coming back in style? |
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