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I don't care where they get the dates from, as long as they're 'straight' actually there to meet someone, it seems from the other FM's post they're informed what sort of affliction their date will have.
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I've got to admit to having a bit of a crush on Alex, even though his hair/tash combo is bloody awful. He's so protective over Elouise, its so sweet to see.
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This is the only tv program that leaves me with the biggest smile and feeling sorry when It ends. Anyone who hasn't seen it are in for a treat bc it's well worth the watching. If you like First Dates this is similar but more heartworming.
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I think the autistic couple are brilliant, so sweet. They could have a series of their own and I'd be a fan
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When this show started it was original and a breath of fresh air but it has become very stage managed and unconvincing to the point where it now appears to be scripted, Is there anyone 'in the know' who can confirm this either way? At the very least scenes lack all spontaneity (all the cutting shows they are not happening as shown) and have clearly involved significant rehearsing.
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when you run out of ideas just do a show catching up with people from previous episodes and if just seeing what they are up to now has become too boring why not send them on holiday
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I love Alex what a lovely bloke
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That red haired girl doesnt have any learning difficulties so why is she on there?
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That red haired girl doesnt have any learning difficulties so why is she on there?
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I love Ray and Jeanette. They're like Jack and Vera from Corrie only real. Jeanette is a scream, so funny.
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I can't think who you mean but the 'dates' aren't always disabled or have learning difficulties as well
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This is the only tv program that leaves me with the biggest smile and feeling sorry when It ends. Anyone who hasn't seen it are in for a treat bc it's well worth the watching. If you like First Dates this is similar but more heartworming.
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Me too
I prefer the catch-up shows to new ones.Ray and Janette crack me up. Alex and Eloise are incredibly sweet, hope things work out for them. Nice to see Brent and Challis still happy together. They seem to have grown up a lot since they first appeared on the show. Love the relationship between Sam and his dad. |
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Maybe they should have done something about the camera on Eloise's segway on the cobbles
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a) It's repetitive, b) It's not as compelling as regular people with a disability or disfigurement, and c) they hardly qualify as undateable since they're being matched with other autistic people.
I do agree that there should be less focus on autistic people though, for variety. Also, the programme seems to focus on a certain stereotypical type of autism, which is that of the visibly eccentric young man. It will give the impression to viewers that the condition is nothing more than oddness/a quirky personality, and make them think that it's a condition that is visible. Most of the Aspergers I know, including myself, can pass as normal in most superficial situations. One of my friends applied to go on the show, and she thinks they didn't pick her because she's a lesbian. But I think that it's because she looks too normal, and they want a very specific type of eccentric Aspie who will entertain the viewers. The problem with this is that it is not a realistic portrayal of the condition, to only show straight young men with a very specific personality type. They have done this stereotyping with Tourettes too. They've shown a couple of people with swearing tics, which reinforces the incorrect idea that Tourettes is the swearing disease. In fact, the majority of people with Tourettes don't have vocal tics, and the majority of those who do have vocal tics do not swear. |
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I do agree that there should be less focus on autistic people though, for variety. Also, the programme seems to focus on a certain stereotypical type of autism, which is that of the visibly eccentric young man. It will give the impression to viewers that the condition is nothing more than oddness/a quirky personality, and make them think that it's a condition that is visible. Most of the Aspergers I know, including myself, can pass as normal in most superficial situations.
It's not called the 'Hidden condition' for nothing. But I suppose it wouldn't make good TV to have someone normal looking and acting going on a date being boring. |
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Bumping - Undateables weddings
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They showed his todger the first time he was on as well
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Put the ring on her finger before she can answer is one way to do it I suppose lol.
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awwww so sad for Steve's family
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Daniels date is cute
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Daniels date is cute
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Daniel always reminds me of an over enthusiastic Labrador puppy, gorgeous but tiring.mind he seems to be getting better he was very diplomatic about her 45 at the windmill
![]() ![]() ![]() and at the speed dating when she said she was 34 and he said oh well age doesnt matter |
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![]() ![]() ![]() and at the speed dating when she said she was 34 and he said oh well age doesnt matter |
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