Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Fascinating!

Is anyone else watching "Our America with Lisa Ling" on OWN? I just caught the episode on Online Brides this week and it. was. fascinating. These American men - who are no prizes - fly down to Columbia to meet "the love of their life." Nevermind that all their conversations have to be run through a translator! They go to socials were there are 10 women for every 1 man, and they have 15 minutes at every table to see if there's anyone they want to pursue something with. Sounds kinda like the ward dinners in my singles ward (kidding!). And the women - they're not portrayed as gold-diggers, but as women who are fed up with their country's playboy men and who want a better life for themselves. And they're beautiful! And because they don't have a lot of options in their own country, they're willing to consider almost anyone. It's simple supply and demand.

My favorite part is at 1:44 where she throws her bouquet...to three people, including an old lady. Is there anyone at this wedding?

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