Originally Posted By HyperTyper Sorry ... I can't stand this show. And it's too bad, because the houses are cool, and the idea is fantastic. What annoys me is the "design team." They are so full of themselves, it drives me nuts. Oh, I hear them talk about the family they're doing the work for. Yeah, hear them talking about the wonderful families, I see them crying (for real?), and all that. It comes off as too fake, and overly sentimental. The recipient families ARE wonderful people. We don't need to be whacked over the head with how wonderful they are, or how generous and talented the "design team" is, or prompted when we should cry. The people argue and whine through 45 minutes of the program. They bicker. They complain about the impossible deadline. (Shouldn't they allow enough time to do the project RIGHT then?) It's becomes almost like "This Old House" meets "Jerry Springer." It all becomes another attempt to inject artificial drama, emotionalism and celebrity into a program that doesn't need any. The cool thing about the show is the new house, the people in it, and the surprise on their faces. It DOESN'T need behind-the-scenes bickering divas. I know this isn't "Habitat for Humanity." But I the show is condescending to its viewers, and they could find a host and crew that are a whole lot more FUN, LIKEABLE and PROFESSIONAL. When they do, I'll watch and enjoy.
Originally Posted By lesherb HyperTyper, I am starting to agree with you. I really enjoyed this show in the beginning (hence the thread) but the designers are getting on my nerves. I will watch it because I do enjoy seeing the final product. I like Paul (he seems the most down to earth of the bunch) and it is touching when a truly deserving family catches such a great break.
Originally Posted By HyperTyper Lesherb, you hit the nail on the head. "Home Makeover" is just like "Extreme Makeover" (another ABC show) ... You can watch the first 5 minutes and the last ten, and feel like you haven't missed much. Y'know what I'd like to see? "Extreme Character Makeover" ... Where a total jerk of a person gets shipped off to a third-world country for three months as an aid worker and learns to be a nice person.
Originally Posted By HyperTyper Sorry I took so long to answer your question. I couldn't log-in for some reason. I guess I'd get rid of the whole crew ... I haven't seen the show straight-through except for once, so I don't know their names, except for Ty, the annoying host. If he could just tone it down several notches, I could tolerate him. But I imagine they keep him because he's a babe magnet. The woman who hosts "Trading Spaces" is a lot more pleasant. She's just down-to-earth, and genuine.
Originally Posted By greenbean I really like this show. I admit that some of the cast can be a little annoying, but overall its a great concept. Did anyone see last night's episode with the septuplets (6 babies, i think that's the right term)?
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Have you guys met any designers who WEREN'T a little annoying? I think getting rid of Paige Davis is a bad idea. As a male, she is a big reason why I tune in.
Originally Posted By Jafar30 Anyone see tonights episode? I never really got choked up or cried during the big reveal on the past shows? Tonight I was sobbing like a baby when Ty showed the little girl her room.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 This show is awesome. The Design team can be a bit over the top some times but who cares. They do a great job. Tonight's episode was pretty awesome.
Originally Posted By Mos Def Im more into how corny the houses are... "What are you into?" 9 Year Old: I guess I like NASCAR BAM NASCAR THEMED ROOM
Originally Posted By basil fan I saw my first & probably last ep of this show, only because they tapped some Disney animators to repaint a children's hospital. Unfortunately, it was 2 eps together & I only taped 1 hour, so I missed the finished product. But, the thing I so disliked was the insincerity of the crew. They often seemed so fake. A few times I thought the genuine emotion showed through, but not much. When they say the exact same phrase four and five times, you have to wonder if it's sincere or scripted. The Perfect Collectible <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/collectible.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/ collectible.html</a>
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I hadn't watched the show in a while but what I want to know is WHY DOES TY PENNINGTON INSIST ON YELLING THE WHOLE TIME?
Originally Posted By smeeeko ^^and to top that off, HE YELLS INTO A MEGAPHONE!!!!! ahem.. I did like the Kermit the Frog one. =) just cause it was Kermit. =)
