True Life: I'm Deaf

society's_child · 07-10-2008, 10:41 AM

This just in...MTV's True life will air an episode about the life experiences of two young deaf people. I believe it will be air on July 20 at 1 p.m. Just to be sure, check your local listings.

hohDougRN · 07-10-2008, 10:47 AM

Wow! I will have to watch out for it and TIVO.

CrzyMeg · 07-10-2008, 10:59 AM

Same here.

TweetyBird · 07-10-2008, 11:04 AM

oh cool thanks let us know..

ClearSky · 07-10-2008, 04:01 PM

I don't have cable. Is this on cable?

dead money · 07-10-2008, 11:42 PM

haha MTV?

you know its going to be viewed as a huge sob story.

"OMG im deaf and i need a life adjustment!"

fucking spare me.

its gonna blow. Dont take it seriously.

MTV hasnt been good since 1995.

society's_child · 07-11-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ClearSky

I don't have cable. Is this on cable?

Yes, MTV is a cable tv network.

Music_Life · 07-20-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dead money

haha MTV?

you know its going to be viewed as a huge sob story.

"OMG im deaf and i need a life adjustment!"

fucking spare me.

its gonna blow. Dont take it seriously.

MTV hasnt been good since 1995.

I watched it, it really wasn't as bad as you're making it out to be, that episode was better than the 'compulsive shopper' one that came right after, ha ha

society's_child · 07-21-2008, 11:14 AM

I just watched it last night. I thought it was pretty good. *SPOILER ALERT*

I'm not sure how i should feel about Christopher's point of view regarding hearing girls...when he questioned his friend (who already had a cochlear implant) if it was possible for deaf and hearing people to date and his friend responded that he ALREADY had a hearing girlfriend. Christopher's eyes lit up as if the prospect of getting a hearing girlfriend was the ultimate shangri-la. I understand that it's his choice if he wants a hearing girl.. my beef is that it seemed imo, that he was putting hearing girls- heck, all hearing girls on a pedestal simply cuz they are hearing.

In his defense, he is just 16 years old and obviously has alot of growing up to do.

I'm sure that I'm reading waaaay too deep into this thing. Anyway, as a hearing person, I can't pass judgement. Just my two cents.

Just read on his ex's blog that the two of them are no longer together. View it here: http://ericaloren.livejournal.com/23521.html

I wonder if the relationship floundered because of communication "issues" (prolonged back and forth pen and paper writing can't be fun).

Music_Life · 07-21-2008, 04:44 PM

I dunno, lots of teenage relationships just like... die... Like a lot of times from past experience, it just... stops. Although it probably was really hard to communicate.

Phillips · 07-22-2008, 06:10 PM

Got e.mail...

Thought I would share this announcement. I watched MTV's True Life on this past Sunday and the topic of the episode was "I'm Deaf". MTV's True Life shows documentaries of young people based on their backgrounds and interests. The episode, "I'm Deaf" aired on this past Sunday and it was an interesting episode. The episode will re-air on this Thursday 7/24 at 12pm EST and also on Saturday 7/26 at 7pm

True Life | Episode 67: I'm Deaf | Video, Photos | MTV

Jiro · 07-22-2008, 08:16 PM

thanks for info! I'm definitely going to watch it!

Sunshinelady · 07-22-2008, 08:18 PM

Thanks for info. I will watch it.

inochi · 07-22-2008, 08:20 PM

I'll record it. This should be interesting to see the young deaf's perspectives in high school now that it seems decades ago since I have been in high school.

Wokamuka · 07-22-2008, 09:23 PM

I'll watch . . . but is he the token deaf/Deaf?

cdmeggers · 07-22-2008, 09:29 PM

I've been waiting for this episode to air. I'd like to see it.

dead money · 07-23-2008, 02:50 AM

<--- wont watch it. Ok maybe id watch it if i was channel surfing but i already know what its gonna be about....

its just going to be some SOB story that will just try to make it seem like being deaf is such a depressing obsticle thats supposed to generate sympathy and inspiration. Pleeeeeease.

I mean cmon its MTV produced. What a joke.

society's_child · 07-23-2008, 08:14 AM

I have seen the episode already and i enjoyed it although I have a few (personal) peeves about the subjects.

I started a thread about this in the 'Tv Shows and Movies' forum. I have included a spoiler therein. Here's the link if anyone's curious.

http://www.alldeaf.com/tv-shows-movi...e-im-deaf.html

TweetyBird · 07-23-2008, 09:20 AM

wow.. i will watch on july 26 with my hubby cuz of he is off that day.. thanks share with us

CrzyMeg · 07-23-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TweetyBird

wow.. i will watch on july 26 with my hubby cuz of he is off that day.. thanks share with us

me too.

Dixie · 07-25-2008, 01:12 AM

Alot of relationships fall apart because of communication problems. Some couples are able to work through it, and others are not. It just depends on how much both people in the relationship care about each other.

To show you an example from my past experiences, I once tried dating a hispanic guy, but it simply didnt work out becuase his accent was so thick I could scarcely understand his English and my Spanish is very limited at best. I really didnt foresee him taking up ASL. A lot of our conversations was one or both of us having to repeat was said. In the end we both agreed that the communication barriers were too much trouble to try and work through so we kindly parted ways on good terms.

Jiro · 07-26-2008, 07:16 PM

dang... it's not Saturday 7pm.... poop....

DefMATRIXense · 07-26-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jiro123

dang... it's not Saturday 7pm.... poop....

I know, damn.

Foxrac · 07-26-2008, 08:51 PM

I just downloaded from iTunes and watched it.

It talks about 2 people, 1 guy from NJ who want got CI and other lady from Baltimore area, she's working on tryout for dance at Baltimore Ravens then she don't got it but she got it for cheerleader at soccer.

Jiro · 07-26-2008, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacman

I just downloaded from iTunes and watched it.

It talks about 2 people, 1 guy from NJ who want got CI and other lady from Baltimore area, she's working on tryout for dance at Baltimore Ravens then she don't got it but she got it for cheerleader at soccer.

it has CC?!?

Foxrac · 07-26-2008, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiro123

it has CC?!?

No, it has subtitle at most time.

I don't have any time to watch on tv, I had downloaded from iTunes and watched it yesterday.

orione1even · 07-26-2008, 10:25 PM

Pinky, if you're seeing this thread, you should watch the MTV show since you're curious about how a CI might affect you. It's pretty informative. I thought it was, anyway.

Dixie · 07-27-2008, 12:02 AM

Are you able to purchase episodes of TrueLife from iTunes?

Foxrac · 07-27-2008, 09:12 AM

Nevermind, I was overlooked on day of re-air, it was on Saturday then too late to post.

07-10-2008, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
society's_child what it is. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The big MD Posts: 817	True Life: I'm Deaf This just in...MTV's True life will air an episode about the life experiences of two young deaf people. I believe it will be air on July 20 at 1 p.m. Just to be sure, check your local listings.

07-10-2008, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
hohDougRN GO UTAH JAZZ!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: utah Posts: 1,607	Wow! I will have to watch out for it and TIVO. __________________ *Doug*

07-10-2008, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
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07-10-2008, 11:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
dead money Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,249	haha MTV? you know its going to be viewed as a huge sob story. "OMG im deaf and i need a life adjustment!" fucking spare me. its gonna blow. Dont take it seriously. MTV hasnt been good since 1995. __________________ mike matusow...or god for short.

07-21-2008, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
society's_child what it is. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The big MD Posts: 817	I just watched it last night. I thought it was pretty good. SPOILER ALERT I'm not sure how i should feel about Christopher's point of view regarding hearing girls...when he questioned his friend (who already had a cochlear implant) if it was possible for deaf and hearing people to date and his friend responded that he ALREADY had a hearing girlfriend. Christopher's eyes lit up as if the prospect of getting a hearing girlfriend was the ultimate shangri-la. I understand that it's his choice if he wants a hearing girl.. my beef is that it seemed imo, that he was putting hearing girls- heck, all hearing girls on a pedestal simply cuz they are hearing. In his defense, he is just 16 years old and obviously has alot of growing up to do. I'm sure that I'm reading waaaay too deep into this thing. Anyway, as a hearing person, I can't pass judgement. Just my two cents. Just read on his ex's blog that the two of them are no longer together. View it here: http://ericaloren.livejournal.com/23521.html I wonder if the relationship floundered because of communication "issues" (prolonged back and forth pen and paper writing can't be fun). Last edited by society's_child; 07-21-2008 at 03:06 PM.

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07-10-2008, 11:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
TweetyBird ~ Fall ~ Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,406	oh cool thanks let us know..

07-10-2008, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
ClearSky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,082	I don't have cable. Is this on cable?

07-21-2008, 04:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Music_Life I'm don't bite... much xD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 42	I dunno, lots of teenage relationships just like... die... Like a lot of times from past experience, it just... stops. Although it probably was really hard to communicate.

07-22-2008, 06:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Phillips Lets ride horses! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spaceship Posts: 7,192 Blog Entries: 3	MTV's True Life ~~ "I'm Deaf". Got e.mail... Thought I would share this announcement. I watched MTV's True Life on this past Sunday and the topic of the episode was "I'm Deaf". MTV's True Life shows documentaries of young people based on their backgrounds and interests. The episode, "I'm Deaf" aired on this past Sunday and it was an interesting episode. The episode will re-air on this Thursday 7/24 at 12pm EST and also on Saturday 7/26 at 7pm True Life \| Episode 67: I'm Deaf \| Video, Photos \| MTV __________________ *Enjoy life today, Yesterday has past and Tomorrow may never come.*

07-22-2008, 08:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jiro YOU DOMESTIC DISSENT! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 7,352	thanks for info! I'm definitely going to watch it!

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07-22-2008, 08:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
inochi Eternal Life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 515	I'll record it. This should be interesting to see the young deaf's perspectives in high school now that it seems decades ago since I have been in high school.

07-22-2008, 09:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wokamuka 1.20.09 : end of an error Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,827	I'll watch . . . but is he the token deaf/Deaf? __________________

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07-23-2008, 02:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
dead money Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,249	<--- wont watch it. Ok maybe id watch it if i was channel surfing but i already know what its gonna be about.... its just going to be some SOB story that will just try to make it seem like being deaf is such a depressing obsticle thats supposed to generate sympathy and inspiration. Pleeeeeease. I mean cmon its MTV produced. What a joke. __________________ mike matusow...or god for short.

07-23-2008, 08:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
society's_child what it is. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The big MD Posts: 817	I have seen the episode already and i enjoyed it although I have a few (personal) peeves about the subjects. I started a thread about this in the 'Tv Shows and Movies' forum. I have included a spoiler therein. Here's the link if anyone's curious.http://www.alldeaf.com/tv-shows-movi...e-im-deaf.html __________________ ...just passing thru, y'all.

07-23-2008, 09:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
TweetyBird ~ Fall ~ Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,406	wow.. i will watch on july 26 with my hubby cuz of he is off that day.. thanks share with us

07-25-2008, 01:12 AM	#21 (permalink)
Dixie Hooray its November! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,199	Alot of relationships fall apart because of communication problems. Some couples are able to work through it, and others are not. It just depends on how much both people in the relationship care about each other. To show you an example from my past experiences, I once tried dating a hispanic guy, but it simply didnt work out becuase his accent was so thick I could scarcely understand his English and my Spanish is very limited at best. I really didnt foresee him taking up ASL. A lot of our conversations was one or both of us having to repeat was said. In the end we both agreed that the communication barriers were too much trouble to try and work through so we kindly parted ways on good terms. __________________ Visit my Deaf Blog Signature banner created by me, please do not steal!

07-26-2008, 07:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
Jiro YOU DOMESTIC DISSENT! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 7,352	dang... it's not Saturday 7pm.... poop....

07-26-2008, 08:51 PM	#24 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14,305	I just downloaded from iTunes and watched it. It talks about 2 people, 1 guy from NJ who want got CI and other lady from Baltimore area, she's working on tryout for dance at Baltimore Ravens then she don't got it but she got it for cheerleader at soccer. __________________

07-26-2008, 10:25 PM	#27 (permalink)
orione1even Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 137	Pinky, if you're seeing this thread, you should watch the MTV show since you're curious about how a CI might affect you. It's pretty informative. I thought it was, anyway.

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Dixie Hooray its November! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,199	Are you able to purchase episodes of TrueLife from iTunes? __________________ Visit my Deaf Blog Signature banner created by me, please do not steal!

07-27-2008, 09:12 AM	#29 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14,305	Nevermind, I was overlooked on day of re-air, it was on Saturday then too late to post. __________________ Last edited by Foxrac; 07-27-2008 at 09:29 AM. Reason: wrong day