[tenorlady]

Originally Posted by greengran

They said on the show that Audrey treated them to a week in the caravan as she needed to convalesce after her boob op. Where she got the money from no-one knows, but when they came back she had her LazyAud as well, so perhaps she found herself a profession, something like readers wives, but on web cam.

Oh my days, the thought of Aud getting her kit off for gentlemen on a pay per view website is astonishing. But Sharon, of Fatima's Fat Fighters fame, earned a ton of money posing in the nuddy for chubby chasers, so there is a market for that sort of thing.

It would certainly explain how she could afford an expensive luxury caravan holiday and a Lazy Aud reclining chair costing hundreds of pounds.

[mrs.deschanel]

Aud can claim for a holiday or some bits and bobs from the Family Fund. Disabled people on the social can claim once a year for things they wouldn't be able to afford otherwise. Maybe that's it?

I know of someone who doesn't work because she has three children with mild disabilities. She is a carer to two and her latest husband is a carer to one so be doesn't have to work. The kids are at school at day with no problems but neither of them want to bother working. They have a beautiful big house newly refurbished, massive garden with new play equipment, have loads of weekend breaks and the Family Fund are paying for them to go to Florida in the summer because they are "disadvantaged". If her husband got a job their life of luxury would be over. The Chawners are the tip of a huge iceberg of people who know how to play the system and rub their hands when someone says disability because there's an enormous kerching sound in their heads. As for me Mr D goes out to work to pay for the workshy so we get none of the "perks". We don't get a holiday because we are busy paying for other people to have one.

[LilAud]

Originally Posted by mrs.deschanel

Aud can claim for a holiday or some bits and bobs from the Family Fund. Disabled people on the social can claim once a year for things they wouldn't be able to afford otherwise. Maybe that's it?

I know of someone who doesn't work because she has three children with mild disabilities. She is a carer to two and her latest husband is a carer to one so be doesn't have to work. The kids are at school at day with no problems but neither of them want to bother working. They have a beautiful big house newly refurbished, massive garden with new play equipment, have loads of weekend breaks and the Family Fund are paying for them to go to Florida in the summer because they are "disadvantaged". If her husband got a job their life of luxury would be over. The Chawners are the tip of a huge iceberg of people who know how to play the system and rub their hands when someone says disability because there's an enormous kerching sound in their heads. As for me Mr D goes out to work to pay for the workshy so we get none of the "perks". We don't get a holiday because we are busy paying for other people to have one.

As far as I am aware - Family Fund is only for people with children - so at least the chunks can't claim that. I suspect that the caravan park etc were 'persuaded' to let them have it for free or bargain price, as they would be featured in the tv prog.

[mrs.deschanel]

You're right about the family fund but there are other grants available for disabled people to have holidays. As it was Aud's treat it could be that she got a grant and that's how she got her chair as well.

[Simi89]

There are social fund grants and loans they can get as they're receiving benefits.

[tenorlady]

I assumed BIO paid for the caravan holiday? It wouldn't surprise me if they paid for the LazyAud as well, just because it made laugh out loud TV seeing Aud even more immobile than before. That scene where she demonstrated how she could turn on the TV with her grimy toe still makes my stomach churn.

[mrs.deschanel]

I don't think Bio would buy Aud a chair. This was like a cut price do or die kind of show where they were more or less just filmed I think. They were found work experience type things and Sam went to America but there was a lot less of the expensive experts. Bio knew they were ungrateful. Aud didn't even wear the teeth that would have cost thousands in the first series.

[tenorlady]

Aldo Zilli would have a cost a few bob to hire though, for Phil's cooking lesson - which was a complete and utter waste of time. And they had Colleen Rooney's personal trainer in series one, again, not a cheap option. The Wellsprings jaunt would have cost thousands, I recall someone researching the cost of a 12 week course there, it was a damn sight more than most people can afford without a bank loan.

Unless they got the LazyAud off freecycle, I can't understand how they can afford to spend £700+ on an armchair. It would possibly have been more expensive than that, because Audrey is over 20 stone and would need a specially modified one to take her weight.

Then again, I can't understand how a family who plead poverty and don't have enough money to buy healthy food, can afford iPhone contracts, cigarettes, Sambuca and acrylic nails.

[LilAud]

Originally Posted by tenorlady

Aldo Zilli would have a cost a few bob to hire though, for Phil's cooking lesson - which was a complete and utter waste of time. And they had Colleen Rooney's personal trainer in series one, again, not a cheap option. The Wellsprings jaunt would have cost thousands, I recall someone researching the cost of a 12 week course there, it was a damn sight more than most people can afford without a bank loan.

Unless they got the LazyAud off freecycle, I can't understand how they can afford to spend £700+ on an armchair. It would possibly have been more expensive than that, because Audrey is over 20 stone and would need a specially modified one to take her weight.

Then again, I can't understand how a family who plead poverty and don't have enough money to buy healthy food, can afford iPhone contracts, cigarettes, Sambuca and acrylic nails.

It's priorities though isn't it? IPhones, acrylic nails, fags and alcohol are so much more important than decent food and clothes, and too be fair they don't spend much on toothpaste and soap

[tenorlady]

Originally Posted by LilAud

It's priorities though isn't it? IPhones, acrylic nails, fags and alcohol are so much more important than decent food and clothes, and too be fair they don't spend much on toothpaste and soap

That's true, they probably only need to buy shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap and toothpaste once a year, and I expect they also save money by not replacing their toothbrushes every 3 months. Then there's washing powder and fabric conditioner, not to mention furniture polish and cleaning products - none of those will be high up on the Chawner shopping list, judging by the catastrophic state of Chawner Towers. No bloody wonder they can afford their little luxuries

[mrs.deschanel]

I meant the third series had a lot less in the way of treats than series one and two. No Lorraine or trips to London to see her, no Elise, no retreats - only Sam got money spent on her. Phil and Emma got work experience and Emma had to work for her gym time. It was no expense spared when Lorraine did the show. When it was their last chance it wasn't the same. I don't think Bio would say they needed to get of their arses then buy a Lazy Aud. You're right about cleaning products and soap - I can't imagine they spend much on that. Or new dishcloths.

[greengran]

I dreamt last night that I met Director Dan and he said the Chawners were getting another series that was going to be called The Chawners Life in the raw,.I asked him if he was paying them and he said they couldn't't wait to be on tv again. It's a bit much when the Chawners invade your dreams isn't it.

[LilAud]

Originally Posted by greengran

I dreamt last night that I met Director Dan and he said the Chawners were getting another series that was going to be called The Chawners Life in the raw,.I asked him if he was paying them and he said they couldn't't wait to be on tv again. It's a bit much when the Chawners invade your dreams isn't it.

Oh dear, do you need to see the Chawner psychologist?

[LilAud]

I have found the solution for the Chawners

Very low fat & tasty sausages, burgers & marinated meats. Great on all diet plans. Delivered to your Door

Should I send them the link??

[tenorlady]

Originally Posted by LilAud

I have found the solution for the Chawners

Very low fat & tasty sausages, burgers & marinated meats. Great on all diet plans. Delivered to your Door

Should I send them the link??

Definitely - they seem to be able to afford most other luxury items, so why not ready to cook, home delivered food? Saves on valuable TV time after all. No pesky shopping trips.

[Loopzilla]

Originally Posted by tenorlady

Definitely - they seem to be able to afford most other luxury items, so why not ready to cook, home delivered food? Saves on valuable TV time after all. No pesky shopping trips.

But if they don't go shopping how are they going to get their breakfast of pastries and coffee every day? Sorry, my mistake, Emma doesn't have breakfast she just has a coffee..... A caramel latte with whipped cream, nuts and cocoa sprinkles

[LilAud]

Originally Posted by Loopzilla

But if they don't go shopping how are they going to get their breakfast of pastries and coffee every day? Sorry, my mistake, Emma doesn't have breakfast she just has a coffee..... A caramel latte with whipped cream, nuts and cocoa sprinkles

And a packet of fags

[cj86]

Originally Posted by Loopzilla

But if they don't go shopping how are they going to get their breakfast of pastries and coffee every day?

Wow.... just more proof that the $13,000 spent on Sam at Wellsprings was money well spent. Suppose that's where she learned the age-old healthy delicacy of watermelons sprinkled with scones and cream, too.

I Sky-plussed all the Chawner-tastic episodes from last week to watch again in a four-hour marathon.... I didn't make it past the second. Hearing Phil's rendition of all of his ailments made me want to sledgehammer my TV, and unlike the Chawners, I couldn't use state money for Sleep Hackney and Helicopter Pylons to replace it!

[MrIncredible]

I was showing my friend Mercedes the show earlier, she was flabbergasted by it. She is still convinced that the Chawners are a comedy act and not a real family.

[tenorlady]

Originally Posted by cj86

Wow.... just more proof that the $13,000 spent on Sam at Wellsprings was money well spent. Suppose that's where she learned the age-old healthy delicacy of watermelons sprinkled with scones and cream, too.

I Sky-plussed all the Chawner-tastic episodes from last week to watch again in a four-hour marathon.... I didn't make it past the second. Hearing Phil's rendition of all of his ailments made me want to sledgehammer my TV, and unlike the Chawners, I couldn't use state money for Sleep Hackney and Helicopter Pylons to replace it!

I wonder how Phil's Helicopter Pylons are getting on? Emma was supposed to be going for an endoscopy, but he hasn't posted any update as to whether she too has the same affliction.

Mind you he made a great big song and dance about her going for an MFI scan when her gallblabbers were contagious, but then never said anything more about the scan results.

Presumably because the medical staff told her to lose at least 5 stone before they would consider any surgical intervention, when everyone knows the Chawner family's morbid obesity is not their fault..

[tenorlady]

Originally Posted by MrIncredible

I was showing my friend Mercedes the show earlier, she was flabbergasted by it. She is still convinced that the Chawners are a comedy act and not a real family.

Is Mercedes one of the people who think it is a docudrama penned by Ricky Gervais? I'm sure the majority of the NZ viewers think they are actors, one of them even complimented Sam on her 'leading role' in the first episode of CLC

[i_am_a_gremlin]

Originally Posted by MrIncredible

I was showing my friend Mercedes the show earlier, she was flabbergasted by it. She is still convinced that the Chawners are a comedy act and not a real family.

yeah, my pal Rioja couldnt believe what she was seeing when I got her to watch it

[LilAud]

Originally Posted by i_am_a_gremlin

yeah, my pal Rioja couldnt believe what she was seeing when I got her to watch it

Of course it's not real. Nobody could actually live like that or be happy for everyone to see it. I really admire the make up people, those fat suits and nasal hair look the real thing and their acting is fantastic - even the dogs are specially trained as no normal animal could put up living there.

I expect it is like Mrs Brown's Boys and when the camera cuts away you can see the audience.

[tenorlady]

Originally Posted by LilAud

Of course it's not real. Nobody could actually live like that or be happy for everyone to see it. I really admire the make up people, those fat suits and nasal hair look the real thing and their acting is fantastic - even the dogs are specially trained as no normal animal could put up living there.

I expect it is like Mrs Brown's Boys and when the camera cuts away you can see the audience.

My friends firmly believe that once the camera stops rolling, they peel off their fat suits, have showers, clean their teeth, do the housework, eat a salad, get suited and booted and go to work.

[LilAud]

Originally Posted by tenorlady

My friends firmly believe that once the camera stops rolling, they peel off their fat suits, have showers, clean their teeth, do the housework, eat a salad, get suited and booted and go to work.

It's amazing what 'editing' can do