Saturday, February 23, 2008

The National Geographic of the South

Tonight I find myself watching CMT. Yes, you read right, Country Music Television. Much as I tend to mock people who watch train wreck TV, I find that I just can't look away from "My Big Redneck Wedding." Never in my life have I seen so many camouflaged bridesmaid's dresses. Actually let me correct that, I never before dreamed that there ever would be such a thing.

Imagine if you will a wedding where every guest is decked out in hunting attire. Imagine part of the entertainment consisting of chasing down a greased hog by the bride, which of course could not take place until after mud bugging. Imagine a reception in a garage. Imagine centerpieces made out of Budweiser cans. Imaging dinner at the reception being hunted for at the bachelor party. And finally imaging more illegitimate children than teeth. Sadly I don't have to image, I have seen.


To get a taste of the fun check out this news report on a couple who took part in this television classic.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

That's totally awesome. I like their spirit. And the whole thing is preferable to "My Big 'Knock up my girl to show off to my homies, but then abandon her and knock up some other girl.'" I forget what channel that's on.