Official AllDeaf Switched At Birth Discussion [tv show on abc family] - Page 5

posts from hell · 06-12-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWriteAlex

Eh, we're using the term "fluent" loosely here. She might be able to keep up in a conversation, but her articulation is shaky and I noticed a few poorly constructed sentences. Plus, her facial expressions are definitely more like a hearing person. Also, It could have been my imagination, but I was listening with headphones, and it seemed that at times the character had a very strong deaf accent and at other times it was barely detectable. A little inconsistent.

I have to agree with Alex here, although my viewing experience was pretty limited. Daphne is not that fluent.

**Reba** · 06-12-2011, 02:18 PM

It's a TV show. Just like other TV shows, the characters are not real. Real people in unscripted real lives can be boring, and take too long to make their points. TV programs have to make their points quick and interesting.

This program isn't a documentary. It's fictional entertainment. It's acting. Expectations have to be adjusted accordingly.

That being said, I rant the same way whenever I see military characters or plots on TV. They're usually very unrealistic.

DeafCaroline · 06-12-2011, 02:22 PM

I have had to re-educate some of my hearing friends who assumed certain things because they watched Sue Thomas F.B. Eye.

**Beowulf** · 06-12-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DeafCaroline

I have had to re-educate some of my hearing friends who assumed certain things because they watched Sue Thomas F.B. Eye.

How? By telling them to cover their mouths if they want a safe conversation?

ksbsnowowl · 06-12-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

That being said, I rant the same way whenever I see military characters or plots on TV. They're usually very unrealistic.

I'm the same with firearms use in TV and movies...

AKA - a shotgun will not blow someone across a room or through a wall/door.

I loved the first episode of The Walking Dead when one of the cops was told to make sure the safety is off, and there is a round in the chamber. He then proceeded to check his gun and flip the safety off his Glock.

Glocks don't have safeties...

StSapphire · 06-12-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

It's a TV show. Just like other TV shows, the characters are not real. Real people in unscripted real lives can be boring, and take too long to make their points. TV programs have to make their points quick and interesting.

This program isn't a documentary. It's fictional entertainment. It's acting. Expectations have to be adjusted accordingly.

That being said, I rant the same way whenever I see military characters or plots on TV. They're usually very unrealistic.

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Originally Posted by ksbsnowowl

I'm the same with firearms use in TV and movies...

AKA - a shotgun will not blow someone across a room or through a wall/door.

I loved the first episode of The Walking Dead when one of the cops was told to make sure the safety is off, and there is a round in the chamber. He then proceeded to check his gun and flip the safety off his Glock.

Glocks don't have safeties...

Same here with computers/hacking/technology of any kind. Seems like anytime you get a show/movie and people who are knowledgeable about some aspect of it... you'll find that the movies and shows are absolutely horrid with regards to any semblance of accuracy, lol.

neecy · 06-12-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by deafdyke

I kind of think that the CI debate is dead. I wish they could have shown it like....." she's not interested. She is happy with just her hearing aid. " And actually, she had mengintas so her coachla would have been dead, making her inelgiable for a CI

Not true - I'm living proof!

I appreciated the premise of the show, granted it seems to be a slow-starter, but I'm willing to give it a chance and see what direction it takes. They're breaking ground here, so there will be a learning curve for all involved, and I would love to see the show tackle some of the issues that plague the D/deaf community head on. Time will tell - all in all, I'm impressed with ABC's willingness to give a show like this a try!

cool scary guy · 06-12-2011, 06:10 PM

[QUOTE=ksbsnowowl;
Glocks don't have safeties...[/QUOTE]

Sure they do, its just the most unsafe safety ever made.

ksbsnowowl · 06-12-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cool scary guy

Sure they do, its just the most unsafe safety ever made.

Yes, they have a trigger safety. But they do not have a lever safety that has to be "turned off" to operate the firearm. In the instance of the TV show I cited, there is no safety to "check."

I own an XD, which is similar to a Glock, but has an additional grip safety, so the gun only fires if held in a hand (as one would naturally while firing). I prefer the firearm that way. Too many stories of home invasions where a wife got her hubby's gun, but didn't know how to deactivate the multiple safety features...

The most effective safety is the one between your ears.

http://www.volunteertv.com/news/headlines/44321832.html

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Next came a struggle. Billy went for a gun in the bedroom. That's when Vickie heard gunfire.

She says she had nothing to lose at that point, so she reached for another gun kept in the living room.

"I kept pulling the trigger and just pulling, pulling, pulling. I couldn't get the safety. I don't know. I hate guns."

StSapphire · 06-12-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ksbsnowowl

Yes, they have a trigger safety. But they do not have a lever safety that has to be "turned off" to operate the firearm. In the instance of the TV show I cited, there is no safety to "check."

I own an XD, which is similar to a Glock, but has an additional grip safety, so the gun only fires if held in a hand (as one would naturally while firing). I prefer the firearm that way. Too many stories of home invasions where a wife got her hubby's gun, but didn't know how to deactivate the multiple safety features...

The most effective safety is the one between your ears.

Sounds like stories where the wife shouldn't have ever gotten her hands on the gun at all, if he never gave her any lessons on gun safety and usage. Everyone I've known who had a gun extensively taught everyone in their household full gun safety and usage tips, so that wouldn't ever be a problem either way.

Nothing's more dangerous than a weapon in the hands of someone who never learned how to use it.

cool scary guy · 06-12-2011, 07:33 PM

good old 1911 , The original grip safety. but my real safety is that they are eather on me or locked up empty,

**JClarke** · 06-13-2011, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

Bingo. Not gonna watch.

Wait a minute, what if more deaf actors came in the show? We can't just jump into conclusions here. And therefore emmett the actor in the show was the same dude (Sean B.) that acted in the ASL Films (The legend of the mountain man)

DeafGirl12 · 06-13-2011, 09:59 AM

People, it's just the tv shows and puts into the acting like a real actors/actresses. They played as a charactars to play what it's be like in the tv shows about the deafies.

All i know is that, from my own experience to see what it's all about the deafs and everything pretty much because I just wants them to learn about it something new and exciting so deal with it! If you don't agree with me by saying this, The rating was AWESOME! I just seen it and know that they did a great job of playing as a charactors. I am proud to watch it because I never saw it before for the first time in years but I only watch Sue Thomas FBI shows. I must say that they did pretty great job of the ABC Family show.

InfamousMacBook · 06-13-2011, 02:10 PM

I think it would of worked better if the writers of the show were deaf or had deaf family members and more exposure. Although, I know very little on deaf culture. I think this show would of had a MUCH MORE turnout had they not just done research but, maybe had first hand experience. Either way, I am hoping to watch it this evening. I've already decided I like Bay a lot of then Daphne.

OH! I think Daphne hooks up with Liam and Bay may possible one day hook up with the deaf boy. I cannot think of his name.

**Beowulf** · 06-13-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

Wait a minute, what if more deaf actors came in the show? We can't just jump into conclusions here. And therefore emmett the actor in the show was the same dude (Sean B.) that acted in the ASL Films (The legend of the mountain man)

Cool. Let me know when there are more deaf actors.

ABCFamily · 06-13-2011, 05:55 PM

Thanks for all of your feedback everyone! It’s so great reading all of your comments. I love that there’s so much to talk about! A new episode of Switched at Birth is tonight and the drama that unfolds is VERY interesting, so be sure to keep watching! I can’t wait to see what you think. And, don’t forget that Marlee Matlin is guest starring in the June 20th episode!

**JClarke** · 06-13-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

Cool. Let me know when there are more deaf actors.

You'll have to ask the other U.S citizens. I ain't a U.S citizen, I am kind of behind of the show, as it is not aired in Australia.

StSapphire · 06-13-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JClarke

You'll have to ask the other U.S citizens. I ain't a U.S citizen, I am kind of behind of the show, as it is not aired in Australia.

If you want to see it, drop me a PM.

**JClarke** · 06-13-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by StSapphire

If you want to see it, drop me a PM.

I already finished seeing the first espiode but thanks mate.

I am waiting for the second one to be released .....

**Chevy57** · 06-13-2011, 09:26 PM

I just finished it several mintues ago. This show was ok. I can't wait to watch next show with Marlee Matlin till next week.

deafdyke · 06-13-2011, 11:27 PM

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They hired a hard of hearing actress to act as a deaf person but talks normally like a hearing person but pretends to talk like a deaf person

Nope. She talks like I do. I have a very obvious deaf accent ...Besides, didn't the story say that she lost her hearing at three? She would have been able to talk, but ALSO have a deaf accent. I liked the bit at the beginning where she looked all lost in a crowd sitution.....very effective.
Yes, the acting is cheesy but it's Family Channel. It's like Teen Lifetime.

InfamousMacBook · 06-13-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by deafdyke

Nope. She talks like I do. I have a very obvious deaf accent ...Besides, didn't the story say that she lost her hearing at three? She would have been able to talk, but ALSO have a deaf accent. I liked the bit at the beginning where she looked all lost in a crowd sitution.....very effective.
Yes, the acting is cheesy but it's Family Channel. It's like Teen Lifetime.

I think she means in real life she talks like a normal person. Which she does. She only has mild to moderate hearing loss in real life but, plays a profoundly deaf person on the show.

deafdyke · 06-14-2011, 12:49 AM

ABCFamily, One thing that I think might be a neat idea is to focus a bit on the friendships at the Deaf School...and somehow make it clear that ALL Deaf kids are welcome, as long as they learn ASL. One of the biggest reasons why Deaf School enrollment is dwindling is both b/c parents are unaware that there's the option of Deaf Schools, and that kids with all sorts of hearing losses can attend....and that all they would have to do would be to learn ASL. Maybe that might lead to an increase in enrollment in Deaf schools!

**Chevy57** · 06-14-2011, 04:16 AM

You can watch Switched at Birth: American Gothic on Hulu.com if you missed it or don't have your cable TV.

StSapphire · 06-14-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy57

You can watch Switched at Birth: American Gothic on Hulu.com if you missed it or don't have your cable TV.

Only if you're in the US. If you're outside, you can try YARR...ing it.

**Chevy57** · 06-14-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by StSapphire

Only if you're in the US. If you're outside, you can try YARR...ing it.

Yes, already have it with torrent now but no subtitle yet till soon.

DeafGirl12 · 06-14-2011, 12:47 PM

I watched that "switched at birth" on Youtube with CC finally! I have been waiting for this for a long time lol..

Anyway, on that show, It was good but got a little bit of dramas going on there in the house. I think the Deaf mother's is hiding something and might be a gambling problems but wasn't quite sure of it though.

Looking forward to see Marlee Matlin on Monday's show and can't wait to see what's going on there at school and everything

lanapoo · 06-14-2011, 01:34 PM

The captions for the latest episode on hulu... Not really working. Anyone else have the same issue?

**Chevy57** · 06-14-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DeafGirl12

I watched that "switched at birth" on Youtube with CC finally! I have been waiting for this for a long time lol..

Anyway, on that show, It was good but got a little bit of dramas going on there in the house. I think the Deaf mother's is hiding something and might be a gambling problems but wasn't quite sure of it though.

Looking forward to see Marlee Matlin on Monday's show and can't wait to see what's going on there at school and everything

Closed captioning was mixed up. Not so good.

DeafCaroline · 06-14-2011, 01:49 PM

Can you give the link to the CC'ed version? I can't find it yet on youtube.

06-12-2011, 02:18 PM	#122 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,524	It's a TV show. Just like other TV shows, the characters are not real. Real people in unscripted real lives can be boring, and take too long to make their points. TV programs have to make their points quick and interesting. This program isn't a documentary. It's fictional entertainment. It's acting. Expectations have to be adjusted accordingly. That being said, I rant the same way whenever I see military characters or plots on TV. They're usually very unrealistic. deafdyke and needsleep like this.

06-12-2011, 02:22 PM	#123 (permalink)
DeafCaroline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,889	I have had to re-educate some of my hearing friends who assumed certain things because they watched Sue Thomas F.B. Eye. DeafRaptor likes this.

06-12-2011, 06:10 PM	#128 (permalink)
cool scary guy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SC Posts: 149	[QUOTE=ksbsnowowl; Glocks don't have safeties...[/QUOTE] Sure they do, its just the most unsafe safety ever made. __________________ . . .The test demo for the finger spelling part is back up, http://twilightarms.com/asl/u1.html This is only a test posted to get feed back, and suggestions.

06-12-2011, 07:33 PM	#131 (permalink)
cool scary guy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SC Posts: 149	good old 1911 , The original grip safety. but my real safety is that they are eather on me or locked up empty, __________________ . . .The test demo for the finger spelling part is back up, http://twilightarms.com/asl/u1.html This is only a test posted to get feed back, and suggestions.

06-13-2011, 09:59 AM	#133 (permalink)
DeafGirl12 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 60	People, it's just the tv shows and puts into the acting like a real actors/actresses. They played as a charactars to play what it's be like in the tv shows about the deafies. All i know is that, from my own experience to see what it's all about the deafs and everything pretty much because I just wants them to learn about it something new and exciting so deal with it! If you don't agree with me by saying this, The rating was AWESOME! I just seen it and know that they did a great job of playing as a charactors. I am proud to watch it because I never saw it before for the first time in years but I only watch Sue Thomas FBI shows. I must say that they did pretty great job of the ABC Family show. __________________ Live to the Fullest <3

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06-13-2011, 02:10 PM	#134 (permalink)
InfamousMacBook Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 217	I think it would of worked better if the writers of the show were deaf or had deaf family members and more exposure. Although, I know very little on deaf culture. I think this show would of had a MUCH MORE turnout had they not just done research but, maybe had first hand experience. Either way, I am hoping to watch it this evening. I've already decided I like Bay a lot of then Daphne. OH! I think Daphne hooks up with Liam and Bay may possible one day hook up with the deaf boy. I cannot think of his name.

06-13-2011, 05:55 PM	#136 (permalink)
ABCFamily Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 46	Thanks for all of your feedback everyone! It’s so great reading all of your comments. I love that there’s so much to talk about! A new episode of Switched at Birth is tonight and the drama that unfolds is VERY interesting, so be sure to keep watching! I can’t wait to see what you think. And, don’t forget that Marlee Matlin is guest starring in the June 20th episode!

06-13-2011, 09:26 PM	#140 (permalink)
Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 10,346	I just finished it several mintues ago. This show was ok. I can't wait to watch next show with Marlee Matlin till next week.

06-14-2011, 12:49 AM	#143 (permalink)
deafdyke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Trebekistan Posts: 13,234	ABCFamily, One thing that I think might be a neat idea is to focus a bit on the friendships at the Deaf School...and somehow make it clear that ALL Deaf kids are welcome, as long as they learn ASL. One of the biggest reasons why Deaf School enrollment is dwindling is both b/c parents are unaware that there's the option of Deaf Schools, and that kids with all sorts of hearing losses can attend....and that all they would have to do would be to learn ASL. Maybe that might lead to an increase in enrollment in Deaf schools! DeafRaptor likes this.

06-14-2011, 04:16 AM	#144 (permalink)
Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 10,346	You can watch Switched at Birth: American Gothic on Hulu.com if you missed it or don't have your cable TV.

06-14-2011, 12:47 PM	#147 (permalink)
DeafGirl12 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 60	I watched that "switched at birth" on Youtube with CC finally! I have been waiting for this for a long time lol.. Anyway, on that show, It was good but got a little bit of dramas going on there in the house. I think the Deaf mother's is hiding something and might be a gambling problems but wasn't quite sure of it though. Looking forward to see Marlee Matlin on Monday's show and can't wait to see what's going on there at school and everything __________________ Live to the Fullest <3

06-14-2011, 01:34 PM	#148 (permalink)
lanapoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Golden State Posts: 2,568	The captions for the latest episode on hulu... Not really working. Anyone else have the same issue? __________________ Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.

06-14-2011, 01:49 PM	#150 (permalink)
DeafCaroline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,889	Can you give the link to the CC'ed version? I can't find it yet on youtube.

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