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Old 20-10-2010, 19:13
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There are quite a few people like this in Essex, but I don't think anyone watching (well maybe some) would really be silly enough to think all people from a certain area (Essex in this case) are exactly the same.I have only seen the 'shut up' ad and not watched it, but know the sort having been to Epping forest country club in my youth.
Oh there are people that stupid. I've had someone on this very website telling me ALL Essex people are the same, the stereotype is true for the whole of essex, the entire county has a hint of thug about it and that I'm deluding myself if I think any different.

That's why this programme is so annoying because there are a minority of people who will now be saying 'told you so'.
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Old 20-10-2010, 19:40
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Its rubbish. Bad acting... and clearly they have been told to say/do things. Its not exactly reality tv really isit?
No where as good as jersey shore.
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Old 21-10-2010, 10:13
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Well I enjoyed last night's episode and find Amy hilarious


'Can I have a balloon to match my boots please'.

Oh & I love camp Harry
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Old 21-10-2010, 14:05
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They are VERY strange people; you've got possibly one of the most vile men on TV (Mark as if I need to explain who), Amy with the trowel loads of make up and permanent pout (even when she 'laughs', very strange Sam who has the weirdest face I've ever seen on someone who is supposed to be attractive, Arge who lacks so much confidence he has to hang out with a complete t*sser so some of his rubs off on him, Nanna Pat who I'm not even gonna comment on ... and that ridiculous looking gay guy who must really pee off gay guys who don't want to be stereotyped.

Personally I'm not silly enough to think these are how all Essex people are, but I feel bad for those living in Essex coz a lot of people will believe these people portray ALL Essex people.
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Old 21-10-2010, 15:29
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They are VERY strange people; you've got possibly one of the most vile men on TV (Mark as if I need to explain who), Amy with the trowel loads of make up and permanent pout (even when she 'laughs', very strange Sam who has the weirdest face I've ever seen on someone who is supposed to be attractive, Arge who lacks so much confidence he has to hang out with a complete t*sser so some of his rubs off on him, Nanna Pat who I'm not even gonna comment on ... and that ridiculous looking gay guy who must really pee off gay guys who don't want to be stereotyped.

Personally I'm not silly enough to think these are how all Essex people are, but I feel bad for those living in Essex coz a lot of people will believe these people portray ALL Essex people.

Thanks but in all honesty, if people are idiotic enough to seriously think that the WHOLE county (and let's face it, it is pretty big and diverse) are the same as the dozen or so portrayed in this programme then they are not worth worrying about.

I suppose its a typical trait in that we always want to think that where we live is better than (nearly) everywhere else; that the people in 'your' neighbourhood are fine and upstanding with the attitude that "none of that malarky goes on around here". Well sorry to burst your bubble but the reality is that pretty much the same 'type' of people in this programme are seen in most cities and towns up and down this country albeit with a different accent !
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Old 21-10-2010, 15:32
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I find the show so addictive and mesmerising!! I'm loving it.
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Old 21-10-2010, 15:33
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Thanks but in all honesty, if people are idiotic enough to seriously think that the WHOLE county (and let's face it, it is pretty big and diverse) are the same as the dozen or so portrayed in this programme then they are not worth worrying about.

I suppose its a typical trait in that we always want to think that where we live is better than (nearly) everywhere else; that the people in 'your' neighbourhood are fine and upstanding with the attitude that "none of that malarky goes on around here". Well sorry to burst your bubble but the reality is that pretty much the same 'type' of people in this programme are seen in most cities and towns up and down this country albeit with a different accent !
This! People are taking it far too seriously...what worries me is they seem to study the characters and continue to watch the episodes despite their dislike from the programme.
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Old 21-10-2010, 15:40
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My take on it is we already have Jordan/Alex/Jodie Marsh/Jack Tweed etc we do not need any other Z-list wannabees and by watching this trash we would be encouraging these deluded people to think that they are something special.

For that reason, I have not, nor will I , switch on.
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Old 21-10-2010, 15:45
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Well Babes, I love watching this car crash television and cannot believe that they are not actors acting out a role! The monotone flat girls voices get me and they all sound like and look like the Stepford Wives! The fact that they all wear false eyelashes all the time and are all orange and have their hair coiffured to its roots every day just makes me feel so sad that they have nothing better in their lives. All their teeth are bright white too! What is even funnier is that my mother really is Nanny Pat to my boys and we keep teasing her even though she hasnt seen the programme! !
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Old 22-10-2010, 16:21
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still LOVING the Vajazzel... lol lol lol I haven't laughed so much in months... [/quote]



I had never heard of this before until I read todays Sun

Indeed, it seems the modern Essex girl leaves no area ... erm... "un-groomed". Zoe is very much a fan of the "vajazzle" - a trendy local word for a bling bikini wax involving diamante stickers.



Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...#ixzz136Kun3NX
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Old 22-10-2010, 17:04
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Hate to admit it....but im kind of hooked.
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Old 22-10-2010, 17:13
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It's like a Primark version of The Hills..
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Old 22-10-2010, 19:09
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It's like a Primark version of The Hills..


I actually really like it.
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Old 22-10-2010, 19:19
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I don't mind the fakery, Lauren's my fave.
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Old 22-10-2010, 19:28
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becky adn sexy sam and nana pat are my favourites
i wish it was on everyday for an hour
im hooked
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Old 22-10-2010, 23:26
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Oh there are people that stupid.
as the show itself deftly illustrates
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Old 22-10-2010, 23:34
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Well Babes, I love watching this car crash television and cannot believe that they are not actors acting out a role!
Ah, but every last one of them has been cast from somewhere like StarNow or other wannabe agencies, and they are acting out a rôle.

Someone I know with a StarNow profile was asked to be in this but declined on the grounds it would be cheap and tacky and make her look like a right slapper!

It's "exaggerated reality" television, events and situations in these people's real lives are manipulated and "re-written" by producers and story editors to create a stronger narrative.
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Old 23-10-2010, 01:55
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It's so bad, it's good. I absolutely cannot believe that I'm the same age as Sam (19). She looks a good 10 years older than me, and I look my age!
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Old 23-10-2010, 09:17
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It's so bad, it's good. I absolutely cannot believe that I'm the same age as Sam (19). She looks a good 10 years older than me, and I look my age!
I agree. I thought she was in her 30's. Tbh, I thought she was the young camp boys mum
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Old 23-10-2010, 09:59
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It was promoted on ITV's website as a search for a star, anyone who takes this as 'real' live are mistaken. It's scripted portraying an image that is in the producers minds.

Producers of ITV2's new 'living soap' The Only Way Is Essex have launched an online casting search for the forthcoming programme.
It will most likely appeal to gossipy women who don't have a braincell between them, hence they look at Heat & OK as their source of world news.
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Old 23-10-2010, 11:02
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It was promoted on ITV's website as a search for a star, anyone who takes this as 'real' live are mistaken. It's scripted portraying an image that is in the producers minds.



It will most likely appeal to gossipy women who don't have a braincell between them, hence they look at Heat & OK as their source of world news.
IE the core audience for ITV2 then. I have never encountered a more brainless, worthless television station in my life.
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Old 23-10-2010, 11:14
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No, we don't talk like that or act like that, if you come to Essex don't expect to find people like that as you wont easily.

The people in this show are not how people in Essex are!
Not exactly, it's a stereotype, but it's FAR from being inaccurate. I, too, lived and have many friends in Essex, and the background and the culture is really quite similiar.

It's a brilliant show, though. Loving it!
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Old 23-10-2010, 12:51
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Not exactly, it's a stereotype, but it's FAR from being inaccurate. I, too, lived and have many friends in Essex, and the background and the culture is really quite similiar.
absolutely - I live very close to Loughton, Chigwell, etc. and there are loads of people like this!

But Essex is huge and diverse (suburbs, 'inner city' type areas, rural areas) so to suggest we're all like it is absurd

Essex and proud!
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Old 23-10-2010, 14:36
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I don't mind the fakery, Lauren's my fave.
i do think lauren seems the most 'real'. Is her boss going to make a move on her? all it shows are his lingering looks at her undressing her with his eyes.

What has mark's sister been in before?

Not enough arg in it this week for me.
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Old 24-10-2010, 14:33
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Sounds quite fun!

Amy's cousin Harry, gets caught with his pants down, while the girls get away with only a mild dressing down! Watch a clip:
http://www.itv.com/channels/itv2/itv...rdoctober2010/
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