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17th Dec 2011, 08:39 PM

I just finished up watching, "My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas" and I can't help but smile a big fat Gypsy smile!!!!

Allecto · 18th Dec 2011, 04:05 PM

It's fun to watch the tackiness, but I hate how they portray it as an accurate view of Travellers. It's like claiming that Jersey Shore is an accurate portrayal of Italian-Americans.

18th Dec 2011, 04:45 PM

How very true! The show was very sensational, but being Romany myself, I suppose I try to look at a show like that in the best possible light I can, and just focus on the fact that the show is at least a start in the right direction for Travelers/Roma people--it's not all bad and it's not all good--but, there is good. We are a misunderstood people, but that is partly our fault because we as a culture are so secretive, and I for one disagree with this approach. I think secretiveness leads to misunderstanding, which leads to fear, which can lead to hate. So, with that in mind I appreciate the exposure a show like, "My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas" gives--it's at least (hopefully)moving us in a more positive direction...there's a long, long to travel though...

Colton · 18th Dec 2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gitano65

it's at least (hopefully)moving us in a more positive direction...there's a long, long to travel though...

^^^THIS!!!

And at first, I finished the title with "My Big Fat...Greek Wedding"

18th Dec 2011, 06:53 PM

I meant to finish off saying, "there's a long, long road to travel through..."

17th Dec 2011, 08:39 PM	#1
Gitano65 Guest Posts: n/a	My Big Fat... I just finished up watching, "My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas" and I can't help but smile a big fat Gypsy smile!!!!

18th Dec 2011, 04:05 PM	#2
Allecto Fear this queer Full Member Gender: Femmebot Orientation: I'm pansexual, but right now I prefer femmes. ^_^ Out Status: So out of the closet that I was never really in. Location: The Berkshires Age: 22 Posts: 352 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: My Big Fat... It's fun to watch the tackiness, but I hate how they portray it as an accurate view of Travellers. It's like claiming that Jersey Shore is an accurate portrayal of Italian-Americans. __________________ And don't you know you're beautiful. ♥

18th Dec 2011, 04:45 PM	#3
Gitano65 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Big Fat... How very true! The show was very sensational, but being Romany myself, I suppose I try to look at a show like that in the best possible light I can, and just focus on the fact that the show is at least a start in the right direction for Travelers/Roma people--it's not all bad and it's not all good--but, there is good. We are a misunderstood people, but that is partly our fault because we as a culture are so secretive, and I for one disagree with this approach. I think secretiveness leads to misunderstanding, which leads to fear, which can lead to hate. So, with that in mind I appreciate the exposure a show like, "My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas" gives--it's at least (hopefully)moving us in a more positive direction...there's a long, long to travel though...

18th Dec 2011, 06:53 PM	#5
Gitano65 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Big Fat... I meant to finish off saying, "there's a long, long road to travel through..."