itsheresomewhere Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I loved it. It brought back memories. So now I want to read the book. How does the book compare to the show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I watched it - only because I live in the area. I laughed. But this is not the Dallas I know. I haven't read the book, but I want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 No. I saw the trailers and they made me want to puke. Then I went to the website and saw "Losing it with Jesus", and the word "Lord" seems to be used all the time. Awful. Can you imagine a show named GJB or GMB or GHB or GAB? Wouldn't there be an uproar from the PC Police? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'm feeling really, really dense. I've seen the ads on tv but haven't been able to figure out what "GCB" means. Would you fill me in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'm feeling really, really dense. I've seen the ads on tv but haven't been able to figure out what "GCB" means. Would you fill me in? Good Christian *itches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Good Christian *itches Seriously?? Awesome! I'm going to watch it on HULU. That just cracks me up! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 No. I saw the trailers and they made me want to puke. Then I went to the website and saw "Losing it with Jesus", and the word "Lord" seems to be used all the time. Awful. Can you imagine a show named GJB or GMB or GHB or GAB? Wouldn't there be an uproar from the PC Police? :iagree: Horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Amanda~ Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 yup. hilarious. loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) This is on network tv, ABC? Wow, I never imagined they'd have the b@lls to do that. Well they had to change the name from "Good Christian B itches" to "Good Christian Belles" for tv. But it was pretty funny. You have to love Kristin Chenoweth! She was great! Edited March 6, 2012 by Renthead Mommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 This is on network tv, ABC? Wow, I never imagined they'd have the b@lls to do that. I don't think it takes much guts to mock Christians. It's been done and done and done. A very few times it has been done well. I love how The Big Bang Theory has portrayed Sheldon's mom. The actress does a fantastic job, too. They have fun with the differences in beliefs but both Sheldon and his mom come off well. Now a tv show that makes: being normal size pretty, being a virgin til marriage cool and not drinking or doing drugs hip - that would be really daring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 They didn't change the name. They just bleeped the *itches when it aired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I don't think it takes much guts to mock Christians. Now a tv show that makes: being normal size pretty, being a virgin til marriage cool and not drinking or doing drugs hip - that would be really daring. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) I love listening to Kristin Chenoweth sing. That's about all I will say. Edited March 6, 2012 by Chris in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/march/christian-house-wives.html I first heard of this show last year from CT, before the name change. Can't find that article online though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 It was hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I watched it on Hulu last night while I washed the dishes. I thought it was hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I loved it and thought it was hilarious, but then I'm not Christian (and I could see where it would be offensive). I've never read the book, but now I'm tempted to! As I watched it, I was thinking of so many of the stories that people here have told and :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderchica Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'm Christian, Southern, and I thought it was hilarious. Loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Loved it!!!! It was particularly funny being back in Texas. Dh and I were laughing so hard, the kids came out and asked us to go to bed. We were keeping them up. :lol: I really like the cast too! It is nice to see Rabb from Jag. I think they are going to develop his character a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Would it be so funny if Islam or Judaism were being mocked? I just don't get it. And FTR, I would be just as upset if shows were mocking other religions. http://www.americandecency.org/archives/abcdisney-assaults-christ-and-his-people-your-action-needed/#more-6406 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Would it be so funny if Islam or Judaism were being mocked? I just don't get it. And FTR, I would be just as upset if shows were mocking other religions. http://www.americandecency.org/archives/abcdisney-assaults-christ-and-his-people-your-action-needed/#more-6406 I have seen a ton of Jewish musicals riddled with kitchy humor as well as Bollywood humor poking fun at various Indian faiths. You know what? I think I have seen a Muslim comedy film as well. I cannot remember what it was called, but it was definitely an inside job. I think it is good to be able to laugh at ourselves and some of the goofy extremes we go to! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Would it be so funny if Islam or Judaism were being mocked? I just don't get it. And FTR, I would be just as upset if shows were mocking other religions. http://www.americandecency.org/archives/abcdisney-assaults-christ-and-his-people-your-action-needed/#more-6406 I don't think they were mocking Christians. I'm pretty sure they were actually mocking hypocrites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Amanda~ Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I don't think they were mocking Christians. I'm pretty sure they were actually mocking hypocrites. :iagree: Totally going to say that. Its almost a "mean girls grown up" ROFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I like Kristin Chenowith but I haven't watched the program. Kristin Chenowith is well known as a Christian so I believe it is likely all tongue in cheek, but again I haven't watched the program. There is a lot of comedy about Jewish people??? I don't get why people think it hasn't been mocked?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupOCoffee Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 nvm. too emotional of a response, and it looks like I may be mistaken about the premise of the show...will go do my homework... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Now a tv show that makes: being normal size pretty, being a virgin til marriage cool and not drinking or doing drugs hip - that would be really daring. I think 7th heaven was a popular program, it was about a minister's family. I think everything has pretty much been mocked. Maybe we don't watch the same programs but I have seen mocking of pretty much everything one could imagine. Edited March 6, 2012 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindyD Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I watched it on hulu last night. I'm Southern and Christian, and I definitely found parts of it really funny. I don't think it's something I'll follow though. It was just too over the top for me. They already pulled every stereotype I can think of. What's left to do? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Good Christian *itches Ah, I was wondering that, too. I saw it for the first time the other night. I thought it was hysterical and I'm a fairly conservative Christian. Yes, they were definitely mocking hypocrites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 From the CT article it sounds like the show makes gossip seem funny and cute. It is not funny and cute. It is sin and it can destroy relationships. GCB is not an "inside job", Christians poking fun at themselves. The fact that Christians here think the show is hilarious is sad. Everyone sins; that's true. But joking about it and using Bible verses flippantly along with the word "Lord" in a cavalier manner is offensive and wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 From the CT article it sounds like the show makes gossip seem funny and cute. It is not funny and cute. It is sin and it can destroy relationships. GCB is not an "inside job", Christians poking fun at themselves. The fact that Christians here think the show is hilarious is sad. Everyone sins; that's true. But joking about it and using Bible verses flippantly along with the word "Lord" in a cavalier manner is offensive and wrong. I don't know. I think it is an inside job. Many of the actors are Christians. It stays very true to some of the extremes of the culture down here. You would have to be on the inside to write this stuff! :D And like others have said, it pokes at the hypocrisy of it. I have the feeling we are going to get into some meatier things as the show progresses. There was already much to be said for the apology of the highschool mean girl and her restored friendship with the real estate agent. The mother daughter dynamics are wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 From the CT article it sounds like the show makes gossip seem funny and cute. It is not funny and cute. It is sin and it can destroy relationships. GCB is not an "inside job", Christians poking fun at themselves. The fact that Christians here think the show is hilarious is sad. Everyone sins; that's true. But joking about it and using Bible verses flippantly along with the word "Lord" in a cavalier manner is offensive and wrong. The author is a Christian as are some of the actors. http://www.chron.com/life/houston-belief/article/Woman-behind-GCB-hopes-people-see-beyond-3375272.php "As capable as I think I am, there is no way in this world I could have done this without God's hand in it," said Gatlin, who hopes the story and its TV portrayal will help people realize how their sinful nature - envy, gossip and selfishness - drives others away from God. http://www.tvfanatic.com/2012/03/kristin-chenoweth-previews-gcb-its-like-chocolate-cake/ Does Chenoweth expect any backlash as a result of touching on such sensitive topics?""Of course!" she replied. "But, look, I've been to the rodeo. Being a Christian person, who comes from a family of Christian woman, I would never do anything that crosses the line to make fun of my religion. We have fun with it. But there's a big difference between having fun and making fun." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Time for lunch. I guess we will just have to ATD. Why hypocrisy (especially when Christ had very many things to say about it) would be considered funny by Christians is beyond me. Edited March 6, 2012 by dmmosher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Time for lunch. I guess we will just have to ATD. Why hypocrisy (especially when Christ had very many things to say about it) would be considered funny by Christians is beyond me. Humor often reaches people when other things do not. Archie Bunker was one of the most influential people of his era. I don't think it is because people agreed with what he was saying. I haven't seen the show so I have no dog in this fight, it just bugs me when people say others are not Christians (particularly when they are very outspoken about their faith like Kristin Chenowith is) or telling Christians what programs they are allowed to enjoy. Edited March 6, 2012 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I enjoyed it and will probably tune in again to see where it is going. I could see a lot of real life people from my childhood in the characters. I loved Kristin Chenoweth(I had a Sunday School teacher that behaved/still behaves just like her character! I avoid her at all costs today) and Annie Potts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Humor often reaches people when other things do not. Archie Bunker was one of the most influential people of his era but I don't think it is because people agreed with what he was saying. Also a "teaching" technique used by Mark Twain and Jesus himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Loved it!!!! It was particularly funny being back in Texas. Dh and I were laughing so hard, the kids came out and asked us to go to bed. We were keeping them up. :lol: I really like the cast too! It is nice to see Rabb from Jag. I think they are going to develop his character a lot more. Yikes! How have I not heard about that? I will be watching from now on.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Would it be so funny if Islam or Judaism were being mocked? I just don't get it. And FTR, I would be just as upset if shows were mocking other religions. http://www.americandecency.org/archives/abcdisney-assaults-christ-and-his-people-your-action-needed/#more-6406 :iagree: and I should probably stop reading this thread. I have a hard time maintaining respect for people who think it is acceptable to make fun of or demonize anyone's religion. That is just never ok. At all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 So it does get better? I must have been in a cranky mood because I turned it right off after the driver was distracted a by his girlfriend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 So it does get better? I must have been in a cranky mood because I turned it right off after the driver was distracted a by his girlfriend. Yes it does. Much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 I don't think they were mocking Christians. I'm pretty sure they were actually mocking hypocrites. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Watched it myself to see what the fuss was about. I could have done without the beginning. Sorry, despite all the outcry and assumption of its intent, it is poking at hypocrisy, not Christians. It also pokes at a bit of "bible belt culture", which, yes, I've experienced for myself. Example: we were moving once while my husband was working midnights on an extremely physical job. A couple of people from church helped me move so he could sleep. Within a couple of days my in-laws called up deeply concerned and had rushed home from their vacation, because someone had told tupperware-lady-at-church that my husband and I were separating, and that person told supervisor-tuperware-lady (who happened to be a friend of the family), and that person called SMIL all kinds of frantic, and thus in-laws rushing home. And when I traced it back, tupperware-lady-at-church didn't "know" the name of the person who told her, but said she looked hispanic, but wasn't the only hispanic woman there nor the other almost hispanic looking woman there, and she didn't want to point this person out because she didn't want to "cause trouble". Also, two hour phone calls ranting about how my wearing a headcovering and skirts was "inappropriate". Oh, and yes, I've even had people from certain churches peek in my windows, gossip, and walk directly into my home without knocking ("oh we knocked, but thought you didn't hear us...oh! are soandso visiting you from suchandsuch?! We 'thought' we saw an unusual car in your drive"). Unh-uh, been there. It's fine not to like the show. I somewhat agree. But dislike it on its own issues, not for something that has been convoluted into an issue and gossiped throughout the internet ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I did watch it and did not actually see any making fun of religion. I did find the dialogue to be tiresome and awkward but there wasn't anything I thought was religiously offensive. Lots of jerks are Christians, I don't define my faith by them. I don't think making fun of someone for being a jerk is the same as making fun of my religion. My religion is not jerky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Cancelled. God still answers prayer :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Cancelled. God still answers prayer :D. Whew! I am relieved to know that He has his priorities straight :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Well that is disappointing! With all the other crap they leave on they take off GCB? They leave on all these horrible reality and contest shows but take off things that are funny like this. That's sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Cancelled. God still answers prayer :D. No he left Whitney on:tongue_smilie:. Why did that stay on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Well that is disappointing! With all the other crap they leave on they take off GCB? They leave on all these horrible reality and contest shows but take off things that are funny like this. That's sad. :iagree: But I have a solution for everyone: Stage one: we all pray that God takes every show we all hate off the air. Stage two: since no shows survive (this includes any religious broadcasts), we can all save money, toss out our tv's , and find something else to complain about :D ;) *please take note that this is stated with humour...we will not all agree on everything. I'm not quick to jump to presume anything upon God though, just as I won't presume that a good family show got cancelled because of Satan. I will state that there are bad shows, iffy shows, and even good family shows that all get cancelled due to lack of ratings. Edited May 16, 2012 by mommaduck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Cancelled. God still answers prayer :D. Only some prayers. I enjoyed GCB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 No he left Whitney on:tongue_smilie:. Why did that stay on? No kidding...Whitney is terrible. :lol: Glee is still on, too. :tongue_smilie::leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieAnneLevine Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Well, Community was renewed, so someone up there likes me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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