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WaPo's review of "Extreme Couponing" calls it "deeply disturbing." "Repulsion may or may not be the show�s ultimate intent, but it stirs up -- (link)

Posted by mara Apr 6 '11, 07:35

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unsettling and complex thoughts, not only about the sins of gluttony and pride, but also about the production and consumption of cheap, processed food. (www.washingtonpost.com)

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I don't know about anyone else, but if I'm an ordinary person and TLC says they want to do a show about me, I immediately reevaluate my life choices. -- nm - Reagen Apr 6, 08:01 5
- Win. -- nm - MDH Apr 6, 08:06
- But we really think you could help shine a spotlight on the plight of giants in today's world! -- nm - TLC exec Apr 6, 08:04
- Exteme Message Boarders! -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 08:03 1
  - Has there been a reality show on WOWers or Second Lifers yet? -- nm - Roger More Apr 6, 08:10
- *laughing* -- nm - Andie Apr 6, 08:01
Those people are pathetic and I feel sorry for them. *continues refreshing slickdeals* -- nm - con_carne Apr 6, 07:50 4
- Here's a small photo of one's stockpile (I'm ashamed she's from Montgomery Village, MD). she spent 2 days preparing her shopping list based on sales -- (link) - MDH Apr 6, 07:53 3
  - Interesting. The $2000 shopping trip was for the show. She had to special order items before the filming. -- nm - Amy Apr 6, 08:05 1
    - I would be interested to see the numbers over a 3 month period. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 08:06
  - She nailed one thing right on the head - znufrii Apr 6, 07:59
just checking: we're totally watching this, right? (after zeno's, I mean.) -- nm - amanda jones, transitarian Apr 6, 07:47
so is it just old women sitting around a table clipping coupons? exciting stuff... -- nm - Beaker Apr 6, 07:45 9
- the trailers I saw had some young chicks doing it -- nm - Remlik Apr 6, 07:49
- Take a look at the one lady's website. It's insane the time she devotes to this. 40+ hours a week clipping coupons, and 7 subscriptions to the paper -- (link) - MDH Apr 6, 07:48
- I assume you didn't click? The photo shows a fairly young attactive woman. -- nm - mara Apr 6, 07:47 6
  - if she's the one in the story, she buys 62 bottles of mustard. her husband says "I don't even eat mustard" -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 07:49 2
    - maybe *she* likes mustard... - znufrii Apr 6, 07:53
    - Guess what dude. You will be. -- nm - Beaker Apr 6, 07:51
  - with a semi-psychotic glint in her eye -- nm - znufrii Apr 6, 07:48 2
    - I just see a woman who is doing something she loves *shrug* -- nm - con_carne Apr 6, 07:51 1
      - I feel bad for her husband. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 07:52
The part where they don't use it, annoys me...but 4hrs to save $1800 out of $1900 isn't a failing of opportunity cost for anyone but a guy making $450 - Malomar Ghaddafi Apr 6, 07:44 33
- I really wonder how much of it they use, though. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 07:48 28
  - on the site i use for contest links, there is a whole coupon section. it's pretty insane when you read their posts, but, to give them credit a TON - Andie Apr 6, 07:52 2
    - I loved that part of the article. "What was in the relief baskets? Febreeze?" - Amy Apr 6, 07:54 1
      - heh, i didn't get a chance to read, but, it's all probably true. :) -- nm - Andie Apr 6, 07:55
  - That there be the rub...course, if I can get something for 95% off, I'd happily sell what I'm not using for 1/2 price. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 6, 07:50 24
    - how do you sell 62 bottles of mustard? -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 07:51 23
      - Same way anyone sells anything. - Will Hunting Apr 6, 07:52 22
        
        pennstate.craigslist.com. (I would not be surprised.) -- nm - amanda jones, transitarian Apr 6, 07:57 3
        
        you can craigslist anything. -- nm - Jim Apr 6, 08:01
        
        Sure....you hit the staples for college life, and you'll do well. - Will Hunting Apr 6, 07:59 1
        
        any craigslist, people sell the craziest sh*t. "white kittens for sale." what? -- nm - amanda jones, transitarian Apr 6, 08:12
        
        it's just so much work. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 07:54 17
        
        Yeah....but like I said, this woman bought $1900 worth of stuff for $100. - Will Hunting Apr 6, 07:58 11
        
        how often does she really get that payoff, though? and she can't sell it for the full $1800. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 07:59 10
        
        Let's say she uses half and sells the other half at 50% off store prices. - Will Hunting Apr 6, 08:04 7
        
        Exactly. If someone wants to invest the time, that could be quite profitable. Although, ideally, they'd probably want to become a team. - Jim Apr 6, 08:07 3
        
        So, I'll sell...you buy. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 6, 08:08 2
        
        Damn...I was hoping you'd buy. -- nm - Jim Apr 6, 08:09 1
        
        Well, it does have the advantage of they're used to seeing me buy in massive amounts. - Will Hunting Apr 6, 08:12
        
        I see a new hobby in your future. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 08:05 2
        
        Nah, I know right now I don't have the discipline or desire to do this, but I can see where some enterprising person could make good money doing it. - Will Hunting Apr 6, 08:07 1
        
        We saw part of one episode where a couple bought like 300 Butterfingers or something and they were basically free after coupons. - Jim Apr 6, 08:08
        
        But if she sells it for $500, she's had a hella day AND still has the stuff she needs for home. -- nm - Jim Apr 6, 08:00 1
        
        meanwhile, she's hauling cases of mustard. forget it! -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 08:04
        
        and space. you have to KEEP all that stuff somewhere. i spend all my time trying to get rid of stuff, not bring in more. -- nm - Andie Apr 6, 07:56 4
        
        I know! I'm perfectly content with saving $20 -$30 dollars a week with lazy couponing. -- nm - Amy Apr 6, 07:59 2
        
        I'm simply happy with the occasional bogo that my store offers. -- nm - decline Apr 6, 08:04 1
        
        that, and the loyalty card deals are good enough for me. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 08:04
        
        exactly. floor space is money. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 07:58
- presuming they actually use what they're buying, sure. -- nm - znufrii Apr 6, 07:46
- I didn't know Ghaddafi was such a fan of coupons -- nm - decline Apr 6, 07:46 2
  - He only needs to payoff the victims of one more terrorist attack to get one free. -- nm - Beaker Apr 6, 07:47 1
    - He already earned the tote bag. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 6, 07:51
I remember ST's conversation the night the special debuted. It was fantastic conversation. -- nm - MDH Apr 6, 07:43 1
- I watched the first part of that, couldn't get past the first person they had... -- nm - znufrii Apr 6, 07:44
I don't understand buying stuff you won't use. -- nm - Amy Apr 6, 07:41
aka "Hoarders: The Early Years" -- nm - znufrii Apr 6, 07:40

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