Anyone else sick of Hollywood's impression of Jersey people? (80s, Florida, Kansas)

[twista6002]

The losers on Jersey Shore have nothing to do with the Mob. I'm prouder of Jersey's mob heritage than I am of having any ties to the Jersey Shore punks. At least they make good TV shows and movies (Sopranos, Goodfellas, etc). And the mob is actual American social history. Jersey Shore...not so much.

[Violett]

Originally Posted by jersgrl1969

I read in People magazine today that yet another "reality" show based on people from NJ is on TV...this one's called "Jersey Couture" and is about a mom and her 2 daughters (Italian, of course) and their dress shop in Freehold.
I for one am sick of Hollywood spreading the myth (which they created) that people from NJ 1) all live in the northern end of the state near NY, 2) are all loudmouth, rude Italians, 3) spend their days tanning, drinking, and fist-pumping, and 4) have connections to the mafia.
First there was Jersey Shore, then Real Housewives of New Jersey, now this. When's this stupid fascination with Jersey gonna end? Most (if not all) of the people on these shows aren't even from NJ!
As someone who was born and raised there, these shows **** me off.
Any thoughts?

Dude, anyone who's dumb enough to think everyone from Jersey really acts like this is a moron and not worth your time.

[Fontucky]

Originally Posted by twista6002

I think it depends on what part you're from. I know people from Long Island, Staten Island, and general burbs look down on Jersey. I know and can guarantee every Jersite has heard something about how New Yorkers are greater and Jersites are inferior. Some moron I was drinking next to in a bar in HOBOKEN was telling me about how we're just born inferior and are fake.

This from the person who was stereotyping IE people last week. You seem to have no problem dishing it out...

[Roselvr]

Originally Posted by jersgrl1969

I read in People magazine today that yet another "reality" show based on people from NJ is on TV...this one's called "Jersey Couture" and is about a mom and her 2 daughters (Italian, of course) and their dress shop in Freehold.

Is that where the shop is? lol
I thought it was in North Jersey
I've seen the show & thought it stunk.

Originally Posted by jersgrl1969

ITA. It's time Hollywood moved on to another state to ruin its rep...Ohio, maybe??

Tennessee maybe? How about North Carolina?
Isn't that where all the real NJ people are moving these days? lol

Originally Posted by jersgrl1969

Yeah...the show with a bunch of people on it who aren't even from New Jersey.

And why is it still called Jersey Shore when they're in FL?

Originally Posted by jersgrl1969

Maybe it's time Hollywood made a Jersey reality show based somewhere below Trenton...then the rest of the US would get an honest, real portrayal of what Jersey people are like.

My hub keeps telling me that I'm more of a NJ housewife then any of the ones on.

Originally Posted by twista6002

There has always been a rift between Jersey and New York people. For years New Yorkers us have told us we're dirty swamp monsters and what not.

Don't forget the smell we have here in NJ..
Of course NY doesn't smell..

[LexusNexus]

Originally Posted by jersgrl1969

I read in People magazine today that yet another "reality" show based on people from NJ is on TV...this one's called "Jersey Couture" and is about a mom and her 2 daughters (Italian, of course) and their dress shop in Freehold.
I for one am sick of Hollywood spreading the myth (which they created) that people from NJ 1) all live in the northern end of the state near NY, 2) are all loudmouth, rude Italians, 3) spend their days tanning, drinking, and fist-pumping, and 4) have connections to the mafia.
First there was Jersey Shore, then Real Housewives of New Jersey, now this. When's this stupid fascination with Jersey gonna end? Most (if not all) of the people on these shows aren't even from NJ!
As someone who was born and raised there, these shows **** me off.
Any thoughts?

I wouldn't take it personally if I were you. It says more about Hollywood than about the great state of New Jersey.

[JC JC Mom]

Originally Posted by jersgrl1969

I read in People magazine today that yet another "reality" show based on people from NJ is on TV...this one's called "Jersey Couture" and is about a mom and her 2 daughters (Italian, of course) and their dress shop in Freehold.
I for one am sick of Hollywood spreading the myth (which they created) that people from NJ 1) all live in the northern end of the state near NY, 2) are all loudmouth, rude Italians, 3) spend their days tanning, drinking, and fist-pumping, and 4) have connections to the mafia.
First there was Jersey Shore, then Real Housewives of New Jersey, now this. When's this stupid fascination with Jersey gonna end? Most (if not all) of the people on these shows aren't even from NJ!
As someone who was born and raised there, these shows **** me off.
Any thoughts?

You forgot to add Jerseylicious - its about a bunch of Overly tanned, Big Haired and clothes way to tight wearing Hairdressers (I believe its in South Jersey but I could be wrong) but same characters nonetheless.

[bs13690]

Now the world has become so PC we have to worry about hurting the feelings of people from Jersey? People need to toughen up and take a joke for a joke and not be so serious. I live in the South and you don't hear me complaining about the portrayl of rednecks.

[JetJockey]

Originally Posted by bs13690

Now the world has become so PC we have to worry about hurting the feelings of people from Jersey? People need to toughen up and take a joke for a joke and not be so serious. I live in the South and you don't hear me complaining about the portrayl of rednecks.

Yep! I live in California and the stereotypes are rampant. You just have to roll your eyes and laugh at it.

[JC JC Mom]

Originally Posted by bs13690

Now the world has become so PC we have to worry about hurting the feelings of people from Jersey? People need to toughen up and take a joke for a joke and not be so serious. I live in the South and you don't hear me complaining about the portrayl of rednecks.

The shows dont bother me in the slightest. its just a show and I actually do watch some of them but I do feel that every single Jersey show has the same exact characters some funnier than others but still same character.

[domergurl]

Originally Posted by jersgrl1969

I read in People magazine today that yet another "reality" show based on people from NJ is on TV...this one's called "Jersey Couture" and is about a mom and her 2 daughters (Italian, of course) and their dress shop in Freehold.
I for one am sick of Hollywood spreading the myth (which they created) that people from NJ 1) all live in the northern end of the state near NY, 2) are all loudmouth, rude Italians, 3) spend their days tanning, drinking, and fist-pumping, and 4) have connections to the mafia.
First there was Jersey Shore, then Real Housewives of New Jersey, now this. When's this stupid fascination with Jersey gonna end? Most (if not all) of the people on these shows aren't even from NJ!
As someone who was born and raised there, these shows **** me off.
Any thoughts?

It's no more aggravating as the pitiful display of we Hoosiers in the show The Middle.