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Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« on: January 20, 2010, 11:31:28 PM »
I'm watching the episode on "Fat".  I am recording the series.  Apparently the culture in Mauritania fat is beautiful. 1/3rd of the women are overweight and another 1/3rd are obese.  At the age of 8 they start fattening their daughters through gavage (force-feeding) so that they will be attractive to men when they grow up and will marry.

I have watched several other episodes, I highly recommend it. 
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2010, 06:12:07 AM »
I saw parts of the one on drugs and the one on freegans/lepers.  They are on On Demand so I will watch the rest while the kids are in school.  They are very interesting
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2010, 07:48:51 AM »
Quote from: BEG on January 20, 2010, 11:31:28 PM
I'm watching the episode on "Fat".  I am recording the series.  Apparently the culture in Mauritania fat is beautiful. 1/3rd of the women are overweight and another 1/3rd are obese.  At the age of 8 they start fattening their daughters through gavage (force-feeding) so that they will be attractive to men when they grow up and will marry.

I have watched several other episodes, I highly recommend it. 
I watched that one last night. Jesus! How about the 650lb guy? Reminded me of a certain member of DU!  :-)
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2010, 08:47:03 AM »
I've caught only a trailer, the fat thing being part of it.

the real eye-opener was the guy whose girlfriend was a blow-up doll. He talked to her, he sat down with her at table, and, uh, there seems to be no doubt that he, uh, had "relations" with her.

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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2010, 08:52:59 AM »
Quote from: Eupher on January 21, 2010, 08:47:03 AM
I've caught only a trailer, the fat thing being part of it.

the real eye-opener was the guy whose girlfriend was a blow-up doll. He talked to her, he sat down with her at table, and, uh, there seems to be no doubt that he, uh, had "relations" with her.

 :o

What the hell is the point of a blow up doll if you don't **** the hell out of her....it...you know what I mean... ::)

(we need a blow-up doll smilie)
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2010, 09:01:53 AM »
Quote from: dutch508 on January 21, 2010, 08:52:59 AM
What the hell is the point of a blow up doll if you don't **** the hell out of her....it...you know what I mean... ::)

(we need a blow-up doll smilie)

Well, it was a little disconcerting to see the guy actually plant a lip-lock on it. We fortunately weren't subjected to the camera going into the bedroom along with his inflation device and KY jelly - assuming, of course, that he needs a little extra "lubrication".

There are plennnnnnty of wackos out there, that's for sure.

Now that I think about it, this thread might be going straight into the Short Bus.  :rotf:
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2010, 10:04:32 AM »
Quote from: Eupher on January 21, 2010, 09:01:53 AM
Well, it was a little disconcerting to see the guy actually plant a lip-lock on it. We fortunately weren't subjected to the camera going into the bedroom along with his inflation device and KY jelly - assuming, of course, that he needs a little extra "lubrication".

There are plennnnnnty of wackos out there, that's for sure.

Now that I think about it, this thread might be going straight into the Short Bus.  :rotf:

That wasn't a blow up doll.
That was a "real doll", and "she" cost that moonbat around $6000. 

I saw them on the HBO series "Real Sex", and on that show, they didn't cut the shots.
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2010, 02:57:15 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on January 21, 2010, 10:04:32 AM
That wasn't a blow up doll.
That was a "real doll", and "she" cost that moonbat around $6000.  

I saw them on the HBO series "Real Sex", and on that show, they didn't cut the shots.

 :rotf: :mental:

Well, I guess it's cheaper to feed a doll - blow up or not - versus getting married to a real live gal.

She stays grateful as well, never has a period, and never complains. The only thing that's missing is a flat head and a liquor store!
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2010, 03:31:15 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on January 21, 2010, 02:57:15 PM
:rotf: :mental:

Well, I guess it's cheaper to feed a doll - blow up or not - versus getting married to a real live gal.

She stays grateful as well, never has a period, and never complains. The only thing that's missing is a flat head and a liquor store!



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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2010, 04:38:56 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on January 21, 2010, 10:04:32 AM
That wasn't a blow up doll.
That was a "real doll", and "she" cost that moonbat around $6000. 

I saw them on the HBO series "Real Sex", and on that show, they didn't cut the shots.


I saw them on RS also.

Kind of creepy how realistic they were.

On the other hand.....if one got tired of their "doll".....much cheaper to replace with a new one than to dump a real wife.... :uhsure:
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2010, 06:52:56 PM »
Scary...aren't they?

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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2010, 06:57:40 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on January 21, 2010, 06:52:56 PM
Scary...aren't they?



Why is "her" mouth all wet?
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2010, 07:04:26 PM »
I suppose the photographer wanted her in an "action" pose.

That pic is from the manufacturers website.
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2010, 07:10:54 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on January 21, 2010, 07:04:26 PM
I suppose the photographer wanted her in an "action" pose.

That pic is from the manufacturers website.

I meant her chin.
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2010, 07:23:37 PM »
Quote from: BEG on January 21, 2010, 07:10:54 PM
I meant her chin.



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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #15 on: January 21, 2010, 07:24:03 PM »
Quote from: BEG on January 21, 2010, 07:10:54 PM
I meant her chin.

That's what BC meant.  :evillaugh:
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2010, 07:28:05 PM »
Quote from: BEG on January 21, 2010, 07:10:54 PM
I meant her chin.

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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2010, 08:08:22 PM »
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2010, 08:25:29 PM »
Quote from: BEG on January 21, 2010, 08:08:22 PM
Perverts

Who'da thunk that a NatGeo thread could be borderline shortbus material.  :-)
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2010, 08:30:38 PM »
Quote from: BEG on January 21, 2010, 06:57:40 PM
Why is "her" mouth all wet?

um.... :innocent:

...i......i don't know....?
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2010, 09:43:16 PM »
Quote from: BEG on January 21, 2010, 08:08:22 PM
Perverts

 :-)

Sorry about what Eupher did to your thread.  :tongue:
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #21 on: January 21, 2010, 09:48:54 PM »
Quote from: Odin's Hand on January 21, 2010, 09:43:16 PM
:-)

Sorry about what Eupher did to your thread.  :tongue:

Iz innercent.  :innocent:
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #22 on: January 21, 2010, 09:59:37 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on January 21, 2010, 08:47:03 AM
I've caught only a trailer, the fat thing being part of it.

the real eye-opener was the guy whose girlfriend was a blow-up doll. He talked to her, he sat down with her at table, and, uh, there seems to be no doubt that he, uh, had "relations" with her.

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BBC America had a documentary about that a few years ago called Love Me, Love My Doll. 

Me and my girlfriend caught the promo for the Taboo with dolls and I pointed out to her the use of the phrase "organic woman" as if the doll was actually a woman of sorts, just not an "organic" one.
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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #23 on: January 24, 2010, 11:41:36 AM »
Quote from: Eupher on January 21, 2010, 08:47:03 AM


the real eye-opener was the guy whose girlfriend was a blow-up doll. He talked to her, he sat down with her at table, and, uh, there seems to be no doubt that he, uh, had "relations" with her.

 :o

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Re: Who is watching National Geographic's new series "Taboo"?
« Reply #24 on: January 24, 2010, 11:51:12 AM »
I'm recording the series as well.  Just watched the one on spirit possession; chewing glass, snake handling, speaking in tongues.
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