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Posted by: jeditom
Posted on: 2005-04-07 09:07:59
I've heard Jeff Foxworthy from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour make jokes like "If you go to a family reunion to pick up chicks...u might b a redneck." The fact that Dennis and/or Jonnie do not seem to want to break it up right away even after knowing they are in fact related makes them seem like what Jeff was referring to. Whether or not they are married, they will always be family. Remember that.
Posted by: jeditom
Posted on: 2005-04-07 09:07:59
I've heard Jeff Foxworthy from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour make jokes like "If you go to a family reunion to pick up chicks...u might b a redneck." The fact that Dennis and/or Jonnie do not seem to want to break it up right away even after knowing they are in fact related makes them seem like what Jeff was referring to. Whether or not they are married, they will always be family. Remember that.
thats unfair
Posted by: ldm125
Posted on: 2005-04-07 09:56:28
Its not like they knew before the got married that they were related. If feel sorry for them because they both were deceived by their parents and are now very torn. I DO NOT THINK THEY SHOULD STAY TOGETHER!!! They need alot therapy to get over all of this and maybe they can continue a relationship as brother and sister. But its unfair to compare these two to a redneck joke. This story is definitely strange to say the least.
Posted by: ldm125
Posted on: 2005-04-07 09:56:28
Its not like they knew before the got married that they were related. If feel sorry for them because they both were deceived by their parents and are now very torn. I DO NOT THINK THEY SHOULD STAY TOGETHER!!! They need alot therapy to get over all of this and maybe they can continue a relationship as brother and sister. But its unfair to compare these two to a redneck joke. This story is definitely strange to say the least.
Posted by: mom2kaykim
Posted on: 2005-04-07 13:51:18
I agree with you ldm125, what happened to Jonnie and Dennis is not a joke, or even comparable to a Jeff Foxworthy joke, it is a sad, horrible position for them to be in. Just because they found out they ate half brothe/sister, doesn't mean they can just shut off their feelings for one another. They were in love as man and wife, they were intimate together. It is not like it is incest, it was a real love, and I feel for both of them. I also have to wonder if either of their parents had any indication that they were related before they got married. If they did, they could have saved alot of heartache and pain! Good luck to you both with whatever you decide.
Are you kidding me?
Posted by: moontimelo
Posted on: 2005-04-07 17:50:18
Really, you don't think that was incest because it was a "real love"? Guess what....IT WAS. Do you think incestual relationships are based on hate?
Posted by: moontimelo
Posted on: 2005-04-07 17:50:18
Really, you don't think that was incest because it was a "real love"? Guess what....IT WAS. Do you think incestual relationships are based on hate?
Posted by: mom2kaykim
Posted on: 2005-04-07 23:04:50
Since my first post in response to yours was not posted, I am resending it again. Can you please tell me if you found out your husband was your half brother, could you just turn off your love for him like a tap? It was not an incestual relationship, it was a normal love they had, UNTIL they found out that they were related. Do you think they should just forget each other never existed? I highly doubt you could do it if you were in their shoes! I feel very sorry for both Jonnie and Dennis, and I do not think that this is a big Jeff Foxworthy joke. He is a funny guy , but I don't even think he would poke fun at something as sad as this situation!
RE: incest
Posted by: mikael71
Posted on: 2005-05-09 13:02:57
I suppose technically you're correct, as incest is defined as: sexual intercourse between persons regarded as too closely related to marry each other. Though this was hardly incest in the normal sense, where one or both parties were aware of the fact that they were related, so I don't think you would find a courtroom in the world which would convict them of anything.
Mikael
Posted by: mikael71
Posted on: 2005-05-09 13:02:57
I suppose technically you're correct, as incest is defined as: sexual intercourse between persons regarded as too closely related to marry each other. Though this was hardly incest in the normal sense, where one or both parties were aware of the fact that they were related, so I don't think you would find a courtroom in the world which would convict them of anything.
Mikael
You have the right to your opinion
Posted by: dasun1
Posted on: 2005-07-03 16:04:58
Really, how can you say a relationship that started in all respects like many other relationships is one of incest? It is one thing to enter into a relationship knowing that it is your sibling. It is entirely another to be unknowing of said relationship. I believe you are rather harsh in your judgement against them. Their lives have been forever changed by the unresponsible actions of others. Compassion dictates a basic understanding of that. Even if not being together is the best thing, it won't be easy for either of them. They have my empathy & prayers.
Posted by: dasun1
Posted on: 2005-07-03 16:04:58
Really, how can you say a relationship that started in all respects like many other relationships is one of incest? It is one thing to enter into a relationship knowing that it is your sibling. It is entirely another to be unknowing of said relationship. I believe you are rather harsh in your judgement against them. Their lives have been forever changed by the unresponsible actions of others. Compassion dictates a basic understanding of that. Even if not being together is the best thing, it won't be easy for either of them. They have my empathy & prayers.
twist of fate isn't the joke, what they decide...
Posted by: jeditom
Posted on: 2005-04-08 00:52:44
It is unfortunate that things turned out the way they did. What they do after finding the truth is up to them.
Posted by: jeditom
Posted on: 2005-04-08 00:52:44
It is unfortunate that things turned out the way they did. What they do after finding the truth is up to them.
Posted by: wernutz
Posted on: 2005-04-09 19:08:46
Why wasn't it brought up if the parents had any idea about this before they were married? If a relative remembered the name, I have a hard time believing the biological parents didn't remember and didn't they recognize each other at the wedding, etc.? If they did realize it, they should have said something immediately and not have been cowards. What these two had children and there were things wrong with them, etc.?
deceived
Posted by: pauletteh2
Posted on: 2005-04-07 15:55:26
Jonnie and Dennis were not knowingly deceived by their parents. Jonnie's father did not know he had a son. Yes, he did see Dennis' mother while dating Jonnie's mother, but did not know she was pregnant by him. I (Jonnie's mother) thought there was some hanky-panky going on when I dated her father, but never knew of a child. Dennis' mother never told Jonnie's father about this just got married to another. Dennis's mother died at a young age, never to tell anyone Dennis might be someone else's child.
Posted by: pauletteh2
Posted on: 2005-04-07 15:55:26
Jonnie and Dennis were not knowingly deceived by their parents. Jonnie's father did not know he had a son. Yes, he did see Dennis' mother while dating Jonnie's mother, but did not know she was pregnant by him. I (Jonnie's mother) thought there was some hanky-panky going on when I dated her father, but never knew of a child. Dennis' mother never told Jonnie's father about this just got married to another. Dennis's mother died at a young age, never to tell anyone Dennis might be someone else's child.
pauletteh2
Posted by: mom2kaykim
Posted on: 2005-04-07 23:03:29
Thanks for answering, I had hoped that no one was deceived like this. I feel so bad for both Jonnie and Dennis, and I do not think that their marriage or relationship was one of incest like some people here. It was an honest relationship, and they cannot just stop loving each other like they never existed. Thanks for answering my question.
Posted by: mom2kaykim
Posted on: 2005-04-07 23:03:29
Thanks for answering, I had hoped that no one was deceived like this. I feel so bad for both Jonnie and Dennis, and I do not think that their marriage or relationship was one of incest like some people here. It was an honest relationship, and they cannot just stop loving each other like they never existed. Thanks for answering my question.
How sad
Posted by: skygazer10
Posted on: 2005-07-03 16:04:58
I just watched this today, and I feel so incredibly sad towards this couple. I can't imagine the emotional nightmare they have been put through. I look at my husband and can't even begin to wonder something like this having this happen to us. By the time we had been married 15 months we already had our first child. Thankfully that wasn't the case with Jonnie or Dennis.
How do you turn off the emotions of being a loving husband and wife overnight over something neither of you had control over? It's not like one of them had an affair or something along those lines that would hurt the other partner causing the discord in the relationship.
I wish the best for them both. I'm not here to judge them. After they go through therapy, no matter what decision they make, I hope they are both happy and able to move on with their lives, regardless if they decide to stay apart or together. This was an unusually cruel twist of fate. My heart was aching for them. Love isn't something that comes along every day, so to find it and have it torn apart like that is just horrible.
Posted by: skygazer10
Posted on: 2005-07-03 16:04:58
I just watched this today, and I feel so incredibly sad towards this couple. I can't imagine the emotional nightmare they have been put through. I look at my husband and can't even begin to wonder something like this having this happen to us. By the time we had been married 15 months we already had our first child. Thankfully that wasn't the case with Jonnie or Dennis.
How do you turn off the emotions of being a loving husband and wife overnight over something neither of you had control over? It's not like one of them had an affair or something along those lines that would hurt the other partner causing the discord in the relationship.
I wish the best for them both. I'm not here to judge them. After they go through therapy, no matter what decision they make, I hope they are both happy and able to move on with their lives, regardless if they decide to stay apart or together. This was an unusually cruel twist of fate. My heart was aching for them. Love isn't something that comes along every day, so to find it and have it torn apart like that is just horrible.
i know they didn't know
Posted by: jeditom
Posted on: 2005-04-08 00:52:44
And indeed, they shouldn't stay together cuz that'd be, if it already isn't, pretty nasty.
Posted by: jeditom
Posted on: 2005-04-08 00:52:44
And indeed, they shouldn't stay together cuz that'd be, if it already isn't, pretty nasty.
Posted by: sweetcaro
Posted on: 2005-04-08 18:40:05
Well, hopefully, you and others can form empathy for this couple. I truly feel for these people, as they must be hurting terribly. I hope you can find in your heart to find some understanding and realize that this situation was not a chosen one. Maybe we can all learn from this and remember to be empathetic and not spread hate or make jokes. It would be sad if this happened to any one of us. I wish this couple only the best in forming a long time frienship/relationship.
'the chosen one'
Posted by: jeditom
Posted on: 2005-04-08 23:43:24
It is true that those two have quite a history and it can't just be tossed out all of a sudden. On the other hand, I am an accountant, and we accountants follow the rules.
Posted by: jeditom
Posted on: 2005-04-08 23:43:24
It is true that those two have quite a history and it can't just be tossed out all of a sudden. On the other hand, I am an accountant, and we accountants follow the rules.
Posted by: english112
Posted on: 2005-04-11 22:59:38
It seems to me that you are probebly single and if your not I can't believe you have a very deep conection if you think love is realy that desposable. It is a sad situation and they probebly need counsol but if they do stay togeather nasty is not the word I would use.
about the ren neck jock
Posted by: notme22000
Posted on: 2005-04-07 15:12:59
jeditom u know it might be funny about the jokes but that is afined to some i watch jeff foxworthy all the time i laught at his jokes but it happens to some people if they dont know the truth till there r marred or together for a lone time
Posted by: notme22000
Posted on: 2005-04-07 15:12:59
jeditom u know it might be funny about the jokes but that is afined to some i watch jeff foxworthy all the time i laught at his jokes but it happens to some people if they dont know the truth till there r marred or together for a lone time
u might b a redneck, but r u really?
Posted by: jeditom
Posted on: 2005-04-08 00:52:44
Accidents and mistakes can happen and those are not anything to be made fun of. Rational decisions like a brother and sister wanting to stay together after knowing that they are in fact siblings, that's something else.
Posted by: jeditom
Posted on: 2005-04-08 00:52:44
Accidents and mistakes can happen and those are not anything to be made fun of. Rational decisions like a brother and sister wanting to stay together after knowing that they are in fact siblings, that's something else.
That's not fair!
Posted by: macdale
Posted on: 2005-04-07 15:32:18
I totally agree with you about the Jeff Foxworthy stuff...but there is a huge difference here. They did not have any idea that they were related! And love it not like a water faucet. You cant turn it on and off. I dont think that they should just have to stop loving one another. I think that as long as they are not planning on having children, what will it hurt for them to love each other. I just cant imagine that they would be able to just stop loving one another. She seems as though she is truely in love with him. I am sure that had they known that they were related then they would not have gotten together. If I were them then I would say to heck with the world and stay together. In any other situtation I would see different, but they have a totally understandable deal. They seem to have a love that most of the world would love to have. I dont think that they should be together if they cant get over the fact that they have the same blood line. I am just thankful that it is not me, I would be so confused. It is so easy for us viewers to judge and give our opinions, but the truth of the matter is that they have to make the ULTIMATE DECISION!!
Posted by: macdale
Posted on: 2005-04-07 15:32:18
I totally agree with you about the Jeff Foxworthy stuff...but there is a huge difference here. They did not have any idea that they were related! And love it not like a water faucet. You cant turn it on and off. I dont think that they should just have to stop loving one another. I think that as long as they are not planning on having children, what will it hurt for them to love each other. I just cant imagine that they would be able to just stop loving one another. She seems as though she is truely in love with him. I am sure that had they known that they were related then they would not have gotten together. If I were them then I would say to heck with the world and stay together. In any other situtation I would see different, but they have a totally understandable deal. They seem to have a love that most of the world would love to have. I dont think that they should be together if they cant get over the fact that they have the same blood line. I am just thankful that it is not me, I would be so confused. It is so easy for us viewers to judge and give our opinions, but the truth of the matter is that they have to make the ULTIMATE DECISION!!
Not fair
Posted by: shay121982
Posted on: 2005-04-07 16:15:41
Macdale i agree with you. they did not know and it would be hard not to love someone even after finding out you are related. But it is there desiccion and people should not judge them on there desicion
Posted by: shay121982
Posted on: 2005-04-07 16:15:41
Macdale i agree with you. they did not know and it would be hard not to love someone even after finding out you are related. But it is there desiccion and people should not judge them on there desicion
