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My Oprah Show Experience January 15, 2010
Hello, and Happy Friday!
On Wednesday 1/14, I had the opportunity to attend a taping of the Oprah show. It was quite the experience, and a very interesting topic.
The topic was Marriages Around the World. The show focused on marriage culture in Denmark, Egypt and India. Guests for each location were via satellite. Some interesting things I learned about each:
Denmark
- People usually don’t get married
- You never get married unless you live together for a while
Egypt
- It’s taboo to live with your boyfriend before marriage
- 1 in every 2 marriages end in divorce
- If you get a divorce, the woman usually moves back in with her parents
- Some people wear a scarf for religion, others for culture
- You could only get a divorce for the past 10 years
- If the man wants a divorce, all he has to say is “I want a divorce” 3 times. If a woman wants a divorce she has to go to court
India
- 90% of women are married through an arranged marriage
- One woman from the audience was married 6 days after her parents and her in-laws met to see if they were a match. She never met her husband until her wedding day! That was 21 years ago.
- Now women in India do have a choice to get married through an arranged marriage or by their own selection
A mail order bride from Ukraine (Lera) with her husband were live guests on the show. She wanted to get a green card and leave Ukraine to come to the US, so she posted her profile on a mail order bride site. A guy from NY was lonely after 9/11 and went on the site she was on. They started to chat, and eventually they got married and she came to NY to live with him.
Also, there was a segment on Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love. Once she got divorced, she said she would never get married. Then she met someone and that changed. She talks about it in her new book, Committed. I’ve got some reading to do.
Post show the topic moved from marriages and got focused on why women wear scarves. To me it seemed a little off the marriage topic, but it was still interesting. Click here if you want to see it online: http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Marriage-Around-the-World-Continues-After-the-Show-Video
Also, 2 audience members from Ukraine were highly upset that when video of Ukraine was shown, it seemed dark, rundown and not the place to live. There was a debate about it and included in this is where one of them says a very rude comment about where Lera use to live. I was shocked! http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Women-Around-the-World-Debate-their-Differences-Video
The show definitely got more raw after the hour was up. I had the possible chance of attending the taping of the next show that day, but one show was enough. Last minute reservations on Oprah’s website is the way I got tickets. You never know unless you try!
Oatmeal for $1 at Jamba Juice December 7, 2009
Today until Friday December 11, Jamba Juice is offering oatmeal for $1 with a coupon. Oatmeal is quite tasty during the cold months, so head over and get some to warm your insides!
Click here for the coupon.
Free Entry to Shedd Aqaurium, MCA, and other Museums! December 4, 2009
Happy Friday!
If you have a Bank of America card, you have just gained free access to various musems during the first weekend of every month. Click here for more details!
Free Food Served by Rick Bayless! Dec 10-12 December 4, 2009
If you’re a Rick Bayless fan, head over to the park on Rush Street between Cedar and Bellevue ( a.k.a. Viagra Traingle) Dec 10-12 becuase he’ll serve free food! Called the Ketel One Canteen, if you spot the mobile food vehicle make a dash for it! Here is what will be on the menu, courtesy of Epicurious:
Pork Tinga Tacos – Shredded pork, guacamole and queso fresco cheese served in a soft taco
Roasted Poblano and Potato Tacos – Roasted poblano peppers, Yukon gold potatoes and roasted tomatillo salsa served in a soft taco
Black Bean and Chorizo Tortas – Chorizo sausage, black beans, avocado and salsa served on a crusty roll
Black Bean, Caramelized Onions and Beef Tortas – Black beans, caramelized onions, shredded beef and queso fresco cheese served on a crusty roll
More details here
Free Cab Rides For the Next Seven Days! November 25, 2009
Starting tonight, 11/25/09 and continuing for the next seven days, your cab ride can be free around Chicago. Just look for the Illinois Lottery cabs in front of bars around Chicago, hop in and be ready to do some karaoke!
More details here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/kyles-files/2009/11/cab-karaoke-will-you-sing-for-a-free-ride.html#comments
One of A Kind Show – Free Tickets! November 24, 2009
Making plans to go to the One of A Kind Show? Use promo code ECPPartner to recieve 2 complimentary passes to the 4 day show!
For more information, go to: http://www.oneofakindshowchicago.com/
Click on Purchase Tickets in the right hand corner when you’re ready to register!
