Wife Swap/Trading Spouses

[Tiramisu]

Originally Posted by DianaB

I've seen a few of the Wife Swap shows lately. Wow! I don't think that I could do it! They put absolutely opposite people to swap with. One woman fed her family healthy food and the swap mother fed them candy and junk. I thought that the Dad's did a good job of keeping their cool but I'm sure that everyone was glad to go back home. I'll keep an eye open for your friends show.

Diana, that's co-worker - not necessarily friend.

[Tiramisu]

I had lunch with Katrina yesterday and she says they have edited her show and left out all the good stuff where the guy was cursing at her and she was about to leave. She just sent me this picture of the guy she was. Remember October 31st!

[Janet]

Oh my goodness, what did she have to do? Hope she had a great time! I'm looking forward to seeing it. I wonder why they cut out their arguement....usually they leave that stuff in or else it sure looks like it.

[judy]

She looks happy, and is very pretty. I'm not really understanding the mud.

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by judy

She looks happy, and is very pretty. I'm not really understanding the mud.

Me either. Does the picture have your co-worker in it? Did they get muddy in the show? Lastly, what channel does this show come on?

[Tiramisu]

Katrina's not in the picture and I don't think the mud was in the show. I think it was just some ritual the family goes through. I'm assuming that's his wife.

It's on ABC here.

[Tiramisu]

Originally Posted by Tiramisu

Katrina's not in the picture and I don't think the mud was in the show. I think it was just some ritual the family goes through. I'm assuming that's his wife.

It's on ABC here.

Here's a bit I found about the show:

WIFE SWAP - Air Date: Friday, October 31, 2008
Time Slot: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#505) "Martin/Vallone"

A RASTAFARIAN MOM WHO RELIES ON JAH TO PROVIDE FOR HER FAMILY SWAPS LIVES WITH A MONEY-MINDED MOM WHO BELIEVES HARD WORK WILL BUY HER FAMILY THE BEST, ON ABC'S "WIFE SWAP"

In Florida, the Vallone family may only have $30 in their bank account, but they are rich in karma, that is. Wife Jana (30), husband Jason (33) and their four children, Ezekiel (7), Shashamane (5), Malachi (4) and Sheba (2), live in a trailer where all four kids share a bed. Jason is a singer in a reggae band that's waiting for its big break; instead of working a nine-to-five, he devotes his time to the band. Jana cooks, cleans and home-schools the kids according to the principles of ONE LOVE. At the Vallones', Jah will provide, so if the kids want to go to the beach instead of learning spelling, Jana and Jason head to the ocean.

A world away in Texas, the Martins pursue the American dream in their well kept home. Wife Katrina (39) and ex-marine Troy (36) value order and meticulous financial management. They always have a financial goal in mind, whether it's an upgrade to their pool or an $8,000 home theatre system. Their three daughters, Allyson (16), Charlene (15) and Emily (9), have a rigorous schedule of chores which MUST be completed by 4.30 p.m. when Troy inspects their work. Troy polices the girls and is especially hard on his biological daughter, Allyson who craves a closer relationship with her dad.

Once in Texas, Jana is horrified by the girls' chores and can't understand why Troy is so harsh with his daughter. In Florida Katrina is shocked at Jason's unconcern for providing for his family, as she watches the kids do whatever they want. In the second week, Jana clashes with Troy as she tries to show him that happiness comes from giving to others and also tries to heal the rift between him and his daughter. In Florida Katrina and Jason clash when she sends him to work at a job, and the Vallone kids experience public school for the first time. At the end of their time together, will Jana be able to heal Troy's wounded relationship with his daughter? And will Katrina convince Jason to pursue the American dream?