tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post8627552659799739993..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Reasons Why Being on Wife Swap Is A Bad IdeaScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-64552766663611214482009-04-09T05:51:00.000-08:002009-04-09T05:51:00.000-08:00I don't think you're weird. I wouldn't do it for a...I don't think you're weird. I wouldn't do it for a million dollars.Summerhttp://summersnook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23570961922254623042009-04-09T02:58:00.000-08:002009-04-09T02:58:00.000-08:00After watching this show several times, I'm not co...After watching this show several times, I'm not convinced there is a "normal" mom and a "weird" mom. It may appear that way at first, but pretty soon you realize both families have major issues.<BR/><BR/>I think one of the moms thinks she is the "normal" mom though... which is part of what makes the show so funny.<BR/><BR/>(Off topic - I never saw this post since it was before I found your blog... why not run a way-back feature and share some of your old stuff with us newbies?)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333931458796397707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-71922025294623930422008-07-18T17:23:00.000-08:002008-07-18T17:23:00.000-08:00Oh my goodness Michelle, I found this by googling ...Oh my goodness Michelle, I found this by googling Wife Swap Blog. Too funny it is you.<BR/><BR/>And, um, I am the weird one...I think I'd do it for far less money. I didn't even know they paid you. <BR/><BR/>Hmmm. That does explain a lot.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264845015930907294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-30419748256147256272007-08-09T15:49:00.000-08:002007-08-09T15:49:00.000-08:00I got the same phone call! What a hoot! It would...I got the same phone call! What a hoot! It would take about 20 million for me to let America see my kids rooms on national TV. Seriously.<BR/>Just wanted to post, as I stalk the blog quite frequently. Thanks.<BR/>Michelle-whitetrashmom.comtestbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03816662157849371458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-14707213957797664302007-05-29T14:58:00.000-08:002007-05-29T14:58:00.000-08:00Wow. What a funny thing to happen!I'd be afraid to...Wow. What a funny thing to happen!<BR/><BR/>I'd be afraid to do it because I think my family wouldn't want me back. They'd like the new mom better!<BR/><BR/>I'm a little freaked out right now ... that photo of the Pilgrim family looks like my own family. Ack! Though we do finally have indoor plumbing. <BR/><BR/>:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-85957265535335302232007-05-27T16:59:00.000-08:002007-05-27T16:59:00.000-08:00I voted no. So all who have commented here will be...I voted no. So all who have commented here will be safe from them contacting us, I hope!luckyzmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176703683321469118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-71934121197480644412007-05-27T11:12:00.000-08:002007-05-27T11:12:00.000-08:00It isn't something I'd ever do, but it has to be c...It isn't something I'd ever do, but it has to be cool to be asked. That's one heck of a cool conversation piece.<BR/><BR/>I loved your list, too. Very funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-45535609696488250872007-05-25T10:32:00.000-08:002007-05-25T10:32:00.000-08:00As much as $20,000 would solve a lot of financial ...As much as $20,000 would solve a lot of financial stresses...no WAY would I do it. I have an awesome husband, and I would not swap with someone else for a million dollars, not even for a day!Heffalumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166154112206680302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-58614256460745784112007-05-25T09:58:00.000-08:002007-05-25T09:58:00.000-08:0020 grand?! That sounds like a lot of money. But ho...20 grand?! That sounds like a lot of money. But how would you ever live it down?Damselflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139191935886860839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-46349225274528392042007-05-25T04:40:00.000-08:002007-05-25T04:40:00.000-08:00hi scribbit: i wouldn't do it either. i was espec...hi scribbit: i wouldn't do it either. i was especially tickled by your number 11. :) kathleenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-53086129493281274652007-05-24T20:57:00.000-08:002007-05-24T20:57:00.000-08:00But hey - you got asked that's ... umm what is tha...But hey - you got asked that's ... umm what is that? Is that good or just plain weird?Le laquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126728643009147632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-53374706134758488092007-05-24T20:07:00.000-08:002007-05-24T20:07:00.000-08:00Now way!I don't trust their editing. We had friend...Now way!I don't trust their editing. We had friends of a friend do one of the nanny shows and it was edited in a way to make them look way worse than they were. I thought these were supposed to be reality shows?Slackermommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865649499682881722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-58196172552199640122007-05-24T18:37:00.000-08:002007-05-24T18:37:00.000-08:00ABC did NOT call me, but I am totally with you. I...ABC did NOT call me, but I am totally with you. I wouldn't be on the program for any less than 1 million guaranteed dollars. My mom begged me to apply for wifeswap. She apparently thinks I could really teach other families some wonderful things. Yeah, only my mom would think that.truevynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998290681038658399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-46696841907330104632007-05-24T18:01:00.000-08:002007-05-24T18:01:00.000-08:00I can't believe they asked you. How do they even k...I can't believe they asked you. How do they even know who you are. I don't like the way they sort of stereotype traits or blow them out of proportion because they think it makes good TV. Ultimatly it's a huge invasion of privacy...and then there's # 13.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-71481267129340444992007-05-24T17:34:00.000-08:002007-05-24T17:34:00.000-08:00Ug. I have watched that show. Sorry, but my freak ...Ug. I have watched that show. Sorry, but my freak flag is just too weird to be viewed by that many people. Heck, my blog audience knowing what they do about me freaks me out enough. Having it on TV???? I couldn't take it. <BR/><BR/>And, ya know...the toothbrush thing doesn't sound too exciting, either. Bleck.Loralee Choatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055102094371755499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-72925309713343161462007-05-24T15:22:00.000-08:002007-05-24T15:22:00.000-08:00My family would drive anyone crazy, I bet they wou...My family would drive anyone crazy, I bet they would switch me to an all girl family. But I think it's worth more than the 20,000. Your new kitchen would be the best reason not to.Jenny McBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260376064122225845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-73952853573788671072007-05-24T14:25:00.000-08:002007-05-24T14:25:00.000-08:00OMG, is this seriously how they get the people on ...OMG, is this seriously how they get the people on that show?! <BR/><BR/>They put you on there to make a fool of you. <BR/><BR/>Good choice, Scribbit.Beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428690536368982418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-79893851479808785352007-05-24T14:23:00.000-08:002007-05-24T14:23:00.000-08:00That's HILARIOUS!!!!!!!! At first, I thought NO WA...That's HILARIOUS!!!!!!!! At first, I thought NO WAY I'd do it. But, then again...it would be an adventure.... And, it IS $20,000. But, then, my daughter -- I wouldn't want her to be part of it, you know? So, probably not. My hubby and I just had a really good laugh about this now. So, thanks for that! ;)Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516203764767040649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-28645978043864990442007-05-24T12:47:00.000-08:002007-05-24T12:47:00.000-08:0058 comments already? I have to add my two cents --...58 comments already? I have to add my two cents -- I'm with you all the way, mama. I wouldn't do the swap thing, either. I especially liked your reasoning in #11.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-12162821642661863602007-05-24T12:45:00.000-08:002007-05-24T12:45:00.000-08:00I heartily agree with all your points and wouldn't...I heartily agree with all your points and wouldn't do it either, no matter how heafty that sum looks on paper.<BR/><BR/>But, on another note, I think it is really great that they tried to recruit you! I would be floored and flattered if I had gotten that call. I hope you get a referral at the very least.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-30872166209759943412007-05-24T12:42:00.000-08:002007-05-24T12:42:00.000-08:00Linked.Linked.K T Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259428595745509790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-26124036355644337792007-05-24T12:23:00.000-08:002007-05-24T12:23:00.000-08:00I think I would have paid for cable just to watch ...I think I would have paid for cable just to watch it! I would have laughed at you and then never spoken to you again. I don't understand why people go on those shows either. Like someone said, $20,000 wouldn't even buy you a new van. <BR/><BR/>Of course it it were $20,000,000 I might think about it.Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518442124374879454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-81335225954365730822007-05-24T11:58:00.000-08:002007-05-24T11:58:00.000-08:00This is so funny!! I had someone from there conta...This is so funny!! I had someone from there contact me off one of my reader's boards. We even had a phone interview. My husband thought it would be an awesome opportunity. I personally tanked the interview because there was NO WAY I was going on that show!<BR/><BR/>I didn't want to leave my house, and I knew the people that I'd have to live with would have Bush placards in their yards!! NO WAY...not a chance!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-22208142128016871582007-05-24T11:06:00.000-08:002007-05-24T11:06:00.000-08:00Ugh! I can't even stand to watch the ads promotin...Ugh! I can't even stand to watch the ads promoting the program. <BR/><BR/>Tell me, did you laugh when you told your family what happened? What did your husband say? Do you know who referred you to the network (not that I'd ask you to share who, just wondering if you know)?Marie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02358976552469177345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-8713199984376679332007-05-24T11:00:00.000-08:002007-05-24T11:00:00.000-08:00They always have at least one nut bar for the whol...They always have at least one nut bar for the whole world to laugh at. I'm sure that's not you but I'd have nightmares wondering who is in my house.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255026646819281620noreply@blogger.com