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Change the Title of this show!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted 14 years ago by nymetsnl2009
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What annoys me the most about Extreme Makeover:Home Edition is the fact that at least 4 out of 10 homes are just bull dozed and replaced with a brand new house and all the fancy new appliances on the market AND a big screen panel tv. What the hell, the last time I checked, a make over is improving what you all ready have, not build a new one. It takes absolutley no talent what so ever to build a brand new house with the help of 100 or more construction workers. They act like that Ty is the greatest, when in fact he is an overrated, over hyper, annoying forman. Then I have seen if the brand new house isn't enough, they present them with a brand new car or truck. Give me a Freakin break. Before you criticise my post safe your breath before you sound like and idiot suck up.

[–] evilyangelic90 14 years ago

Most of these houses seem to have very bad termite damage, it's cheaper for them to start completely over.

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[–] Blue_Jedi 14 years ago

I can understand in cases where the foundation is shot to hell, the termites have pretty much taken over, the basement is rotting and the attic has mold in it. I can understand there are cases in which it's cheaper to burn the old one down and start over.

But....is it really necessary to replace their old house with a 2 million square foot 18 bedroom, 18 bathroom, super duper large house when a more modest, easier to maintain/pay the utility bills would be better?

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[–] vmfiles 14 years ago

I stopped watching the show ever since that incident where after the family got their new home they put the adoptive kids they supposedly "loved" out on the street and Extreme Makeover did nothing for these kids after that. None of the families are even in their homes as we speak. They either sold them themselves or lost them in foreclosure. If anyone remembers the most controversial out of them all was the Harper Family. They put their house up to get a business loan for a new business one of them cooked up. The business failed and they lost their house. The Extreme Team need to create a clause to make it illegal for the receiving families to do that. It just makes the entire process seem worthless.

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[–] toldyousew 14 years ago

"...to create a claws..."

That's funny! The correct word is "clause."

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[–] vmfiles 14 years ago

Whoops. Didn't notice that I did that. Anyway the point I was trying to make still remains valid.

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[–] vmfiles 14 years ago

vmfiles wrote: None of the families are even in their homes as we speak. They either sold them themselves or lost them in foreclosure.

babe_etc wrote: Can you give the source for this information, please? I'm not being sarcastic or idealistic. I truly want to know if this information is factual. Thank you.

I wouldn't post it if it weren't true...

http://blogcritics.org/video/article/no-happy-ending-for-this-familys/

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304871704575160312975375 930.html#

http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/June/With-Extreme-Ma keover-Homes--Some-Get-Foreclosure-Instead-of-Happy-Ending.html

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/another-extreme-makeover-home-edition-family- facing-foreclosure--834

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[–] Pianohero4 14 years ago

None of those links back up what you have claimed, which was that "None of the families are even in their homes as we speak". These links just prove that "some" people have not been able to manage bills, while your claims implies that "None of the families are even in their homes as we speak", which is misleading as it may make people think that "None of the families are even in their homes as we speak"

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[–] vmfiles 14 years ago

No need to get smart and post nasty messages, lulzcopter300. A majority of the families aren't in their homes which is still more than it should be. EVERYONE THAT HAS BEEN ON THE SHOW SHOULD STILL HAVE THEIR HOUSE! But they don't. Consider doing research for yourself before commenting.

"Sure... fine... whatever."

[–] Pianohero4 14 years ago

After doing research, it turns out that only one or two families do not have the origin homes they got and in these cases/case, it was due to the personal wishes of the families/family.

LOST SPOILERS , IN THE ENDINGit was about the characters and purgatory

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[–] purplecow_403 14 years ago

I have noticed that lately (if, in fact, I have been watching the shows in chronological order) the houses have seemed a little smaller and more reasonable. Maybe that's not true, but that's what it looked like to me. I agree, the houses shouldn't be monstrosities that the families can't afford to insure, pay property taxes, and pay utilities for. I realize they want the house to look amazing for tv... but maybe they should focus more on the decor and other stuff (like great appliances and cute themed children's rooms) than pure square footage.

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[–] msasbissett-1 14 years ago

I pretty much agree with everyone, though I enjoy the show from a purely altruistic and philanthropic standpoint. I agree that the themed rooms are a bit much in some instances and actually enjoy Michael's rooms that are more neutral and flexible. I also agree that most of these families don't need as much floor space as they get, but some of them deserve it. The family tonight had 15 people so they needed the square footage. I think most developers and space planners expect 500 sq. ft. per person in the home or something to that effect.

Also, from a construction standpoint, even if there's minimal damage, once you start ripping into walls you always find more and it IS more cost effective and time efficient to start over as opposed to a re-model.

I also think that everyone goes into these projects with the best intentions and a desire to help someone else that is worthy, though you know there are thousands of families just as deserving as the ones chosen ( I assume the choices are made on need and a fair representation across racial and socio-economic lines to be balanced). Though, sometimes, as with a home near mine that was built by EM:HE, it comes down to having difficulty with utilities and property taxes, even when the mortgage is forgiven by the construction companies or banks. Now, I think, they create a fund and collect money through fundraising and donations for the families to put towards bills and whatnot. Sometimes, though, I have to believe families abuse the generosity (sadly, as sometimes happens with charity or philanthropy), the people are genuinely grateful for what they are given. Overall, it's still a decent, feel-good show that you can believe there are still good people in the world.

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