Of course, I've watched. How could I resist? I love to see just how the show goes about finding people. I feel for the people who just want to know their roots and connect to someone who is their own flesh and blood. I love that the show acknowledges that adoption isn't just a happy ending--and adoption is wonderful, don't get me wrong--but also a big part of the adoptee's self-identity. I love that it acknowledges the sacrifice a woman makes when she knows that she can't give her child what he or she deserves and gives up a child for adoption, because that sacrifice is huge. It should be celebrated, and that means acknowledging the pain involved.
But as much as I feel for these people, I guess I don't feel for them as much as the hosts of the program do. OMG. Tim Green is always crying and simpering and seems more moved by the whole thing than the actual people involved. After a while, it just seems insincere. Maybe he's affected like this because he himself is an adoptee (or so it appears on the ABC website), but Tim, dial it down!
I don't know if I'll keep watching (is it still on the schedule?)... I'm a couch potato, so I probably will. However, to those of you who have just discovered this show and love it, switch over to WE and check out "The Locator."
2 comments:
I haven't seen The Locator, but I'll admit to being disappointed in Find My Family. They don't tell you enough about HOW they found the people, which is really the only reason I tuned in in the first place. Plus, as you mentioned, Tim Green's crying is hugely annoying. I'm happy for the people who are helped, but gee, Tim, so many tears? Really?
I haven't heard if it's coming back, but if it does, I probably won't watch.
I've watched it. It's more of a reunion show. It's hard to watch the emotional host. He's a bit touchy feely. :)
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