Re: Chris Siegfried -Bachelorette Contestant - Spoilers - Thread #6

[pander3575]

Warning:

I am happy to see a few people have said some of the same things I'm about to say since I started writing this but here is my take on the situation of a few things that have been posted....

Does anyone else find it odd that so many people on here (in all threads) have such strong opinions about strangers they have seen for 5 minutes on a TV show that is so heavily driven by the producers?  I’ve read a lot about how “perfect” some feel the families were and how "dysfunctional" some feel others were. Some posters have actually attacked every person that was shown, one by one.  None of us were sitting in a corner watching what was actually happening at the HTD and to pass judgment, IMO is just plain wrong. What I’ve had the hardest time with on these forums is how one person can be so supportive of a contestant on one thread and then go to another thread and be so hurtful and mean about that same contestant.  I was very surprised at what I was reading and who was saying it.  

Very few of us in here actually know the families that are on this crazy ride and I can only address the family I do know.  What you saw on camera is exactly what TPTB wanted you to see, period.  They are not perfect and they are not dysfunctional, they do not sit around talking about anyone’s ex (for 5 seconds I might add, not on and on and on), they don’t use mind altering anything (I couldn’t believe that post), and they don’t “want” to show unpleasant things on National TV.  Chris’ family is very important to him and what TPTB chose to leave in and more important leave out was unacceptable to me.  When some of you question what is the right way to do or not do something is unfair, just because you didn’t SEE something happen they way you have experienced it doesn’t mean it wasn’t done.  They film for hours and we see 13-15 minutes of their chopped up edit.

Chris is not adopted, he is not stupid or an idiot and he is definitely not boring.  He is however a very sweet, normal person with a normal family.  Above all he was taught to treat people with respect, not something I’ve seen a lot of around here lately.  I get that they signed up for this show and I get that they know anything they do or say will be shown to the world (contracts), the problem is what they were told to do or say (contracts) isn't necessarily who they really are.  I will never believe anyone, contestants or their families signed up for such hurtful things to be said about them.  Yes, I am also aware that there are people who just love to make fun of others, but I don’t have to like it.  And for those of you who will tell me to just skip over those posts, believe me I've tried but it isn't always apparent until it's too late.

I am just asking you to please remember that any of the families can and probably are reading what is being said on these forums.  You don’t know these contestants or their families, what you have seen are the portrayals of people that TPTB want you to see.  It’s a TV show.
Stepping off my soapbox now...

AWESOME  .. Thank you..... I think it needs reposting on every thread that discusses family .. Every 24 hours .. A great reminder about behavior

 So agree Jeepers. Every thread needs this.

[LLiza]

Warning:

I am happy to see a few people have said some of the same things I'm about to say since I started writing this but here is my take on the situation of a few things that have been posted....

Does anyone else find it odd that so many people on here (in all threads) have such strong opinions about strangers they have seen for 5 minutes on a TV show that is so heavily driven by the producers? I’ve read a lot about how “perfect” some feel the families were and how "dysfunctional" some feel others were. Some posters have actually attacked every person that was shown, one by one. None of us were sitting in a corner watching what was actually happening at the HTD and to pass judgment, IMO is just plain wrong. What I’ve had the hardest time with on these forums is how one person can be so supportive of a contestant on one thread and then go to another thread and be so hurtful and mean about that same contestant. I was very surprised at what I was reading and who was saying it.  

Very few of us in here actually know the families that are on this crazy ride and I can only address the family I do know.  What you saw on camera is exactly what TPTB wanted you to see, period.  They are not perfect and they are not dysfunctional, they do not sit around talking about anyone’s ex (for 5 seconds I might add, not on and on and on), they don’t use mind altering anything (I couldn’t believe that post), and they don’t “want” to show unpleasant things on National TV.  Chris’ family is very important to him and what TPTB chose to leave in and more important leave out was unacceptable to me.  When some of you question what is the right way to do or not do something is unfair, just because you didn’t SEE something happen they way you have experienced it doesn’t mean it wasn’t done.  They film for hours and we see 13-15 minutes of their chopped up edit.

Chris is not adopted, he is not stupid or an idiot and he is definitely not boring.  He is however a very sweet, normal person with a normal family.  Above all he was taught to treat people with respect, not something I’ve seen a lot of around here lately.  I get that they signed up for this show and I get that they know anything they do or say will be shown to the world (contracts), the problem is what they were told to do or say (contracts) isn't necessarily who they really are.  I will never believe anyone, contestants or their families signed up for such hurtful things to be said about them.  Yes, I am also aware that there are people who just love to make fun of others, but I don’t have to like it.  And for those of you who will tell me to just skip over those posts, believe me I've tried but it isn't always apparent until it's too late.

I am just asking you to please remember that any of the families can and probably are reading what is being said on these forums.  You don’t know these contestants or their families, what you have seen are the portrayals of people that TPTB want you to see.  It’s a TV show.
Stepping off my soapbox now...

 I trust that you can feel my admiration through osmosis. Let's hope that you ruffled some feathers here!! I love your entire post, but mostly the part about people thinking that they are experts about strangers.

[TNGirl]

Warning:

I am happy to see a few people have said some of the same things I'm about to say since I started writing this but here is my take on the situation of a few things that have been posted....

Does anyone else find it odd that so many people on here (in all threads) have such strong opinions about strangers they have seen for 5 minutes on a TV show that is so heavily driven by the producers?  I’ve read a lot about how “perfect” some feel the families were and how "dysfunctional" some feel others were. Some posters have actually attacked every person that was shown, one by one.  None of us were sitting in a corner watching what was actually happening at the HTD and to pass judgment, IMO is just plain wrong. What I’ve had the hardest time with on these forums is how one person can be so supportive of a contestant on one thread and then go to another thread and be so hurtful and mean about that same contestant.  I was very surprised at what I was reading and who was saying it.  

Very few of us in here actually know the families that are on this crazy ride and I can only address the family I do know.  What you saw on camera is exactly what TPTB wanted you to see, period.  They are not perfect and they are not dysfunctional, they do not sit around talking about anyone’s ex (for 5 seconds I might add, not on and on and on), they don’t use mind altering anything (I couldn’t believe that post), and they don’t “want” to show unpleasant things on National TV.  Chris’ family is very important to him and what TPTB chose to leave in and more important leave out was unacceptable to me.  When some of you question what is the right way to do or not do something is unfair, just because you didn’t SEE something happen they way you have experienced it doesn’t mean it wasn’t done.  They film for hours and we see 13-15 minutes of their chopped up edit.

Chris is not adopted, he is not stupid or an idiot and he is definitely not boring.  He is however a very sweet, normal person with a normal family.  Above all he was taught to treat people with respect, not something I’ve seen a lot of around here lately.  I get that they signed up for this show and I get that they know anything they do or say will be shown to the world (contracts), the problem is what they were told to do or say (contracts) isn't necessarily who they really are.  I will never believe anyone, contestants or their families signed up for such hurtful things to be said about them.  Yes, I am also aware that there are people who just love to make fun of others, but I don’t have to like it.  And for those of you who will tell me to just skip over those posts, believe me I've tried but it isn't always apparent until it's too late.

I am just asking you to please remember that any of the families can and probably are reading what is being said on these forums.  You don’t know these contestants or their families, what you have seen are the portrayals of people that TPTB want you to see.  It’s a TV show.
Stepping off my soapbox now...

AWESOME  .. Thank you..... I think it needs reposting on every thread that discusses family .. Every 24 hours .. A great reminder about behavior

 So agree Jeepers.  Every thread needs this.

A reasonable, well thought out commentary on fairness versus meanness.  Wow.  How did that happen?   

Every thread, every page, everyday.  

[julychild]

I didn't see anything wrong with Chris' HTD. I just thought the dad scene was free advert for his business just like Zak's Kona Ice thing.

[brittany4400]

I say we get back to the hot chris picture contest... And since I can't bring pics over ill just be the judge  

[LLiza]

I didn't see anything wrong with Chris' HTD. I just thought the dad scene was free advert for his business just like Zak's Kona Ice thing.

Huh?? How many of us (unless we are an obsessed fangirl) do you think they expect to fly to Texas or Oregon for an adjustment or a snowcone?? It's not as if they have a book or a CD to sell. Please think that one through again!!

[Baseball Mom]

I say we get back to the hot chris picture contest... And since I can't bring pics over ill just be the judge   

 
 
 
have I brought this one over, Britt?

[brittany4400]

I say we get back to the hot chris picture contest... And since I can't bring pics over ill just be the judge   

 
 
 
have I brought this one over, Britt?

  He is so hot she can't even look at him!!!

[Baseball Mom]

He's almost getting mauled in this one     

[brittany4400]

He's almost getting mauled in this one     

Cause that's just how you greet your friends ya know.

Ok... Someone will have to find a good one to beat this one. Who's up for the challenge????  

[b]

A wetpaint article with one of their editors who met Chris in Seattle over the weekend.     :Smiley: 

http://www.wetpaint.com/the-bachelorette/articles/2013-07-17-chris-siegfried-seattle-julia-wayne

[Guest]

A wetpaint article with one of their editors who met Chris in Seattle over the weekend.     :Smiley: 

http://www.wetpaint.com/the-bachelorette/articles/2013-07-17-chris-siegfried-seattle-julia-wayne

t4P b!!

i love this line : When he’s not being really, really, ridiculously good looking........  

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