Dawn Porter Series!

Pheebs · 08-10-2008, 10:24

She's superb! I heart her muchly! If I did journalism I'd want to do the kind of stuff she does!

Yesternight she did one on mail order brides! Was weird to see all these blokes going on "holiday" for a few days where they hold this big event where they get to meet ladies on the webby (or so they think).

It's quite an odd arrangement really. From the footage shown, some of the men seemed to be quite genuine and wanted someone to love, care and respect them. Others though.. were weird. As in... freaky weird.

It was quite funny as Dawn interviewed the head lady and brought up her concerns of how the men are vetted and women kept safe. The lady responded that the men they select can use the internet and are willing to travel and be open minded and therefore are good people. LOL! What kind of deluded woman is she!! I mean look at you bunch of weirdos

They apparently do police checks and it's a legal obligation to show the women any of the mens history. A couple had assaults and things... which obviously may be nothing but equally makes you think "hmmm".

One of the chaps, apparently a successful business man but how much of that was garbage or not I don't know, had a convinction of assault. Initially he seemed okay but when Dawn asked about the assault he explained what happened and had this eerie smug look on his face.

Apparently he was attacked by some ladies Dad with a baseball bat because he didn't approve of him dating his daughter (she was too young for him - *warning bells already*). According to him he drove off and didn't touch anyone... but the judge saw things in a different light because he too had three young daughters and therefore convicted him of assault (trying to run the man over etc) because the judge was offended he went out with such a young girl.

As said...after he explained the above he just sat there grinning and Dawn was all like *straight but slightly concerned face*. Was odd.

Later in the show he then hit on some lady, decided it was love but said he was fine if she wanted to talk to others and mingle as that was what it was all about. He then tried to hit on Dawn whilst this lady disappeared and then he went in, saw "his" lady speaking with another chap and arranging a dinner with him and he just looked a bit psycho! He said he didn't know whether he wanted to go to dinner with her anymore and was asking why was she talking to him etc! Eventually, they went to dinner and he gave her the third degree about speaking to this other chap and proceeded to break down crying! WTF?! She sat there and held his hand - it was well weird. I would have been out that door in seconds.

Anyway, he was the 2nd weirdest - the other one was just. Odd. He wasn't right in the head at all.

Watch it if you can - it's bound to be on iPlayer! As said - Dawns fab in it

Fayshun · 08-10-2008, 10:30

I liked Frank, the retired police officer who gave everyone a bag of jelly beans.

With an attached Bible story on it.

AboveTheSalt · 08-10-2008, 10:31

Yes, quite excellent.

Pheebs · 08-10-2008, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fayshun

I liked Frank, the retired police officer who gave everyone a bag of jelly beans.

With an attached Bible story on it.

That was genius!

How about the dude who brought along photos to show the girls?

Photos of his dogs.... and ex girlfriends?!?!? WhHATTTt?! Lol!

leowyatt · 08-10-2008, 10:46

Watched some of it last night and have to say the crying fella was very weird, he reminded me and an actor but I can't quite remember who it is :/

Anyway the fella I liked the best was the divorced truck driver he was very genuine and seemed to be getting on very well with the blonde lady.

The instructional woman was awesome

they must go through alot of bananas

EDIT: I actually knew someone who had a russian bride, he was a complete weirdo!

nellystew · 08-10-2008, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheebs

That was genius!

How about the dude who brought along photos to show the girls?

Photos of his dogs.... and ex girlfriends?!?!? WhHATTTt?! Lol!

He was a strange one, it was very funny when Dawn went into his hotel room and started choking from the his BO and all the spray he was trying to use to cover it up.

The worse was definately the guy who started to hit on Dawn, could really see him being to type of guy who would be a real control freak. Didn't it say at the start that he'd been married four times? I can see why.

The interview with the ex-employee of the company at the end showed what a rip-off it was for the guys.
The ytalk to girls who don't really exist to entice them to come over, and then they might get to spend an evening with a call girl

Desmo · 08-10-2008, 11:28

We watched this last night too

Dawn Porter is very good. Her style is very similar to Louis Theroux although whereas he seems to be more clever in the way he gets his information, I think Dawn gets away with some of the questions as she's female. But the outcome is very similar.

As for last night, some of the guys were hilarious...you could see why they went on the trip. Others you just have to wonder why. I mean Frank the cop...was a reasonable looking bloke, had a good job, had lots of jelly beans...why can't he find a woman back home? Just seems strange to me.

Jingo · 08-10-2008, 11:32

OH MY GOD this series is compelling viewing I must say!

I liked two of the chaps last night - the policeman with YMCA moustache and jelly beans, and the fat bearded truck driver - they both seemed sweet and genuine.

The 'business man'...

I was spooked by him so! My GF said he was so creepy that she would have legged it long before he got to crying. He had serious emotional management problems! Control freak crazy man... and when asked about the baseball bat incident seemed utterly unconvincing and ... sadistic...

The black chap seemed genuine... but quite obviously was just looking to have some younger beans.

The fat guy with the high pitched voice (was it Kevin?)... OH MY GOD SERIEL KILLER / RAPEY ARGH PERV MAN!

"I like rough sex, grabbing the throat, licking the neck..." *vomcringeewwwspeww*

He was a terrifying individual who I could see in jail for a strange and horrific string of murders - Manhunter/reddragon style weirdo!

I wonder what Dawn will be coming up with next? She's a great presenter/documenter (although I think deep down a bit of a bosher!)

I agree with Mr Jamaican Winston Leeroy Desmond on his above comparison to Louis Theroux- The documentary style is very similar (one I happen to love) but can you imagine if Louis asked some of Dawn questions?? I think he'd end up with a bit of a slap

Desmo · 08-10-2008, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

The documentary style is very similar (one I happen to love) but can you imagine if Louis asked some of Dawn questions?? I think he'd end up with a bit of a slap

This is where Louis has to be clever, backtrack from the question but then ask it a slightly different way at a different time. Usually works for him

leowyatt · 08-10-2008, 11:44

The guy with the high pitched voice would have ended being drowned if I'd had to listen to his laugh for any length of time

08-10-2008, 10:24	#1
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Dawn Porter Series! She's superb! I heart her muchly! If I did journalism I'd want to do the kind of stuff she does! Yesternight she did one on mail order brides! Was weird to see all these blokes going on "holiday" for a few days where they hold this big event where they get to meet ladies on the webby (or so they think). It's quite an odd arrangement really. From the footage shown, some of the men seemed to be quite genuine and wanted someone to love, care and respect them. Others though.. were weird. As in... freaky weird. It was quite funny as Dawn interviewed the head lady and brought up her concerns of how the men are vetted and women kept safe. The lady responded that the men they select can use the internet and are willing to travel and be open minded and therefore are good people. LOL! What kind of deluded woman is she!! I mean look at you bunch of weirdos They apparently do police checks and it's a legal obligation to show the women any of the mens history. A couple had assaults and things... which obviously may be nothing but equally makes you think "hmmm". One of the chaps, apparently a successful business man but how much of that was garbage or not I don't know, had a convinction of assault. Initially he seemed okay but when Dawn asked about the assault he explained what happened and had this eerie smug look on his face. Apparently he was attacked by some ladies Dad with a baseball bat because he didn't approve of him dating his daughter (she was too young for him - warning bells already). According to him he drove off and didn't touch anyone... but the judge saw things in a different light because he too had three young daughters and therefore convicted him of assault (trying to run the man over etc) because the judge was offended he went out with such a young girl. As said...after he explained the above he just sat there grinning and Dawn was all like straight but slightly concerned face. Was odd. Later in the show he then hit on some lady, decided it was love but said he was fine if she wanted to talk to others and mingle as that was what it was all about. He then tried to hit on Dawn whilst this lady disappeared and then he went in, saw "his" lady speaking with another chap and arranging a dinner with him and he just looked a bit psycho! He said he didn't know whether he wanted to go to dinner with her anymore and was asking why was she talking to him etc! Eventually, they went to dinner and he gave her the third degree about speaking to this other chap and proceeded to break down crying! WTF?! She sat there and held his hand - it was well weird. I would have been out that door in seconds. Anyway, he was the 2nd weirdest - the other one was just. Odd. He wasn't right in the head at all. Watch it if you can - it's bound to be on iPlayer! As said - Dawns fab in it __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

08-10-2008, 10:30	#2
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	I liked Frank, the retired police officer who gave everyone a bag of jelly beans. With an attached Bible story on it. __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

08-10-2008, 10:46	#5
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Watched some of it last night and have to say the crying fella was very weird, he reminded me and an actor but I can't quite remember who it is :/ Anyway the fella I liked the best was the divorced truck driver he was very genuine and seemed to be getting on very well with the blonde lady. The instructional woman was awesome they must go through alot of bananas EDIT: I actually knew someone who had a russian bride, he was a complete weirdo! __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

08-10-2008, 11:28	#7
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	We watched this last night too Dawn Porter is very good. Her style is very similar to Louis Theroux although whereas he seems to be more clever in the way he gets his information, I think Dawn gets away with some of the questions as she's female. But the outcome is very similar. As for last night, some of the guys were hilarious...you could see why they went on the trip. Others you just have to wonder why. I mean Frank the cop...was a reasonable looking bloke, had a good job, had lots of jelly beans...why can't he find a woman back home? Just seems strange to me. __________________

08-10-2008, 11:32	#8
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	OH MY GOD this series is compelling viewing I must say! I liked two of the chaps last night - the policeman with YMCA moustache and jelly beans, and the fat bearded truck driver - they both seemed sweet and genuine. The 'business man'... I was spooked by him so! My GF said he was so creepy that she would have legged it long before he got to crying. He had serious emotional management problems! Control freak crazy man... and when asked about the baseball bat incident seemed utterly unconvincing and ... sadistic... The black chap seemed genuine... but quite obviously was just looking to have some younger beans. The fat guy with the high pitched voice (was it Kevin?)... OH MY GOD SERIEL KILLER / RAPEY ARGH PERV MAN! "I like rough sex, grabbing the throat, licking the neck..." *vomcringeewwwspeww* He was a terrifying individual who I could see in jail for a strange and horrific string of murders - Manhunter/reddragon style weirdo! I wonder what Dawn will be coming up with next? She's a great presenter/documenter (although I think deep down a bit of a bosher!) I agree with Mr Jamaican Winston Leeroy Desmond on his above comparison to Louis Theroux- The documentary style is very similar (one I happen to love) but can you imagine if Louis asked some of Dawn questions?? I think he'd end up with a bit of a slap __________________ Last edited by Jingo; 08-10-2008 at 11:36.

08-10-2008, 11:44	#10
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	The guy with the high pitched voice would have ended being drowned if I'd had to listen to his laugh for any length of time __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

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