tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post2886198547982239281..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: Not Ready for My Close UpAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-16800621433533575102009-10-22T13:45:03.157-07:002009-10-22T13:45:03.157-07:00These type of programmes make me laugh - I would n...These type of programmes make me laugh - I would never dare go on one!!!! They are very interesting though to see how other people live their lives :)Debbie @ The Shabby Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10317960771804423367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-52092860284900715362009-10-19T14:02:46.300-07:002009-10-19T14:02:46.300-07:00Anna! You're gorgeous - please. But I hear you...Anna! You're gorgeous - please. But I hear you about not liking the idea of how producers would edit your everyday life to make you seem interesting... I've thought about that before while watching Project Runway. I wonder if they precede that "she's kind of a joke" with "I think she's a wonderful designer, but the others don't appreciate her - it's like she's...." I would be very paranoid.Kate Coveny Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006589284938683965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-72022730401238633912009-10-18T22:01:50.629-07:002009-10-18T22:01:50.629-07:00I think at home, people feel more comfortable to b...I think at home, people feel more comfortable to be "themselves" because they feel unthreatened and also know they will be forgiven. Sadly, the public eye is not as forgiving.<br /><br />A few years ago, I signed up for Wife Swap and got a 2nd interview. After talking to my husband, we agreed that it wasn't a good idea, that we'd probably be portrayed as Jesus Freaks or conservative nutjobs. After all, showing people in their normal selves doesn't make for good T.V., now does it? Of course not. <br /><br />The only way we could've gotten a decent spin would be if we were paired opposite some criminals or reprobates or people who bit the heads off birds or something. I'm sure we would've been paired opposite some Muslims or a lesbian couple or something and then we'd look like narrow-minded lunatics for standing up for our opinions.<br /><br />Because, you know, not EVERYONE'S opinions in America are protected, only the people who don't object to anything.<br /><br />Just kidding.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039056206420438194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-23779491127258922072009-10-18T15:48:11.092-07:002009-10-18T15:48:11.092-07:00I could never ever do a show like that. YOu can...I could never ever do a show like that. YOu can't win. You'll never end up looking 'good" it's too boringbernthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905337047538489562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-55845084999627716962009-10-18T09:03:41.343-07:002009-10-18T09:03:41.343-07:00I don't quite get why people want to put thems...I don't quite get why people want to put themselves out there like that. Lovely photo by the way.EatPlayLovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01768078593549284605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-4482266418813479162009-10-17T20:27:30.185-07:002009-10-17T20:27:30.185-07:00Your photo is beautiful! I do the same thing to m...Your photo is beautiful! I do the same thing to my husband so please don't feel you are alone. Can't really understand why people would want to switch places much less do it on TV.carenhttp://kdottiedesigns.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-72266465124338863702009-10-17T19:55:14.304-07:002009-10-17T19:55:14.304-07:00This is a hilarious post. I can't possibly ima...This is a hilarious post. I can't possibly imagine going on a show like that. I can't quite imagine what I would look like. A crazy lady, that's for sure.Stimeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09685801693683588805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-43952868444420911952009-10-17T18:08:44.420-07:002009-10-17T18:08:44.420-07:00Twenty minutes ago, my husband and boys returned h...Twenty minutes ago, my husband and boys returned home. Ten minutes into that, I snapped at my husband after not seeing him all day, over something mundane and utterly unnecessary. Then I read this post...<br /><br />I get it, so I apologized, and for the inevitable time when I feel like snapping again, I'm going to remember this. I'm also going to be thankful that tomorrow, I'm going to color my hair because I would want to be ready for my close up if ever a reality camera was turned on me!for a different kind of girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431273646365489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-62231222919708055702009-10-17T17:56:27.709-07:002009-10-17T17:56:27.709-07:00I'm aure anyone can look like a terrible and a...I'm aure anyone can look like a terrible and annoying person when they are edited. We all have our hypocracies and the like. I totally agree that if you caught me during certain parts of my day (life) there would be a lot to point at. Great post.Miss Mustard Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628769209767003185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-560770875013313552009-10-17T17:15:20.059-07:002009-10-17T17:15:20.059-07:00Anna you are so PRETTY!Anna you are so PRETTY!Glennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103329694484190302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-75107671205753683962009-10-17T15:51:41.728-07:002009-10-17T15:51:41.728-07:00I'm sure they could edit anyone to seem horrib...I'm sure they could edit anyone to seem horrible. That Vegan mum does seem extreme.Mwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954216492730746581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-55062385455730075572009-10-17T14:21:38.328-07:002009-10-17T14:21:38.328-07:00I love the image of you hiding eating little debbi...I love the image of you hiding eating little debbies and drinking diet pepsi! hehe! Makes me want to do the same RIGHT NOW! :) <br /><br />Loved this post Anna.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615149112130152767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-48778988533439884842009-10-17T14:16:16.234-07:002009-10-17T14:16:16.234-07:00That's a good perspective to have...
It's...That's a good perspective to have...<br /><br />It's all in the editing.<br /><br />I think I'll use that in my defense from now on. ;)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog!Ann Imighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-8166019409845546332009-10-17T13:34:13.187-07:002009-10-17T13:34:13.187-07:00If I were on a reality show, I could save the edit...If I were on a reality show, I could save the editors time by providing those contradictions simultaneously. One of my current faves is reading health books while stuffing my face with candy corn.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05334988857189121209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-78502878529562445532009-10-17T13:20:44.017-07:002009-10-17T13:20:44.017-07:00"cut to her smoking a cig" made me laugh..."cut to her smoking a cig" made me laugh out loud. <br /><br /><br />jesus.Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-47669292543400946102009-10-17T12:13:10.759-07:002009-10-17T12:13:10.759-07:00Hi Anna,
I would be edited extolling the virtues o...Hi Anna,<br />I would be edited extolling the virtues of reading and education, cutaway to me staring at the TV. Then I'd pontificate on the value of connecting with your kids, cutaway to me staring at the computer screen while my kid tries to talk to me.<br /><br />Funny, but I didn't understand the gift of Grace until I became a parent...and don't worry, it'll stop raining in July.Lynn Kellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11347865234211013908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20538063242360232002009-10-17T10:53:03.675-07:002009-10-17T10:53:03.675-07:00P.S. I always wished I had a pointy nose!!P.S. I always wished I had a pointy nose!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-45184403930814421822009-10-17T10:52:41.507-07:002009-10-17T10:52:41.507-07:00I would definitely not look good in sound bytes. ...I would definitely <i>not</i> look good in sound bytes. <br /><br />Just this morning, I was talking to Emma who was speaking disparagingly about her orthodontist (who in hindsight is responsible for 6 extra months in braces). I was trying to speak on his behalf and encourage her to be respectful of his efforts to divine whether or not her already 5 years late teeth would come in without surgery and lots of extra tugging.<br />I caught myself saying... "well, at least I hope you don't speak like that in <i>public</i>!"<br /><br />It is a paradox that home is supposed to be <i>at once</i> the placed where you are most loved and the place where you are free to act 'unlovable'. In some sense the most successful homes are the ones that make the paradox appear to be perfectly reasonable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-75712256323759183252009-10-17T10:25:20.452-07:002009-10-17T10:25:20.452-07:00I've thought about this too - how I would be e...I've thought about this too - how I would be edited...how would I come across if someone caught me on camera? I can be snippy and give withering looks...sadly, or happily depending on what you're after, I'd probably be the perfect candidate for a reality show.<br /><br />Great post!!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.com