Normally when you hear of a popular television show from Britain to the United States you think of a good comedy with dry humor. Your first thought, or mine at least, isn't a wedding show about Gypsies or as they like to be called Travelers. So I flip to TLC and this is exactly what's on "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding." The best way I can think to describe it is a mix between, Toddlers in Tiaras, My Super Sweet 16, Say Yes to the Dress, and throw a little bit of Jerseylicious in there too. First of all, I must give credit where credit is due: the show is actually marginally informative about the Gypsy culture. Like, did you know that Gypsies prefer trailers (mobile homes) sans commode to track houses? And that being devout catholics, their children at about 8 years old take first communion in dresses that must cost more than I've spent on clothes...ever. And also, they get married young. VERY YOUNG. I'm talking one girl was 16 and this other girl is 17. I just learned that women Travelers "would die before swearin in front of a man." Needless to say, I wouldn't fit in. The rest of the show is rather trashy. The one wedding reception that I've seen so far was pretty classless and I'm honestly just shocked that some people wear clothes like that. A tradition that girls have to worry about at weddings is called "grabbing." My understanding of this tradition is that a guy Traveler "grabs" you and tries to kiss you. The one girl I saw getting "grabbed" was reminiscent of the opening scenes of Law & Order SVU. What's worse is her friend walked by the scene and didn't try and help.
I am intrigued to say the least and will probably tune in again...
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