CatherineM Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 While I was happily day-dreaming about my Fall school schedule, I was on TV with out my permission. My husband gave a long TV interview on the local multi-culture channel. They wanted me to be photographed with him, and I was adamant that wasn't going to happen. I stayed in the other room while the cameras were here. They came out to a speech we gave at the Alberta Pharmacist's convention, and everyone in the room was assured that they were only going to be taking pictures of Austin. They focused on me too, without my permission, in full knowledge that I was not to be photographed under any circumstances. I have a price on my head, so it is very important that I not have my photograph printed, published, aired, or placed online. This TV channel puts all their video on their website. I've only put a couple on facebook, and they are several years old, and either just a face shot or a bit blurry. I think what really peeved me is that they took a picture of me sitting in a wheelchair. It has really hurt my pride, and I'm hurt that my husband doesn't seem to protect my privacy/security as I think he should. I don't get mad at him very often, but I'm smoking right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Roll over his foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 So, how is it your hubby's fault that the tv channel screwed up? I'm a little bit confused...but I am still new at this whole "married" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 The only reason I have agreed to make public speeches or do public book signings is with the promise that my photo would not be taken. Austin is the one who talks me into doing this stuff. I think I'm most angry that he was thrilled with the spot. He believes that any public exposure of a schizophrenic, where there hasn't been a ghastly murder, is fantastic. He was raised in a home without privacy, boundaries, or even simple manners, so I have trouble getting him to understand that it is okay for someone to not want to be in the newspaper. He literally wants to show me off wherever we go. I don't want to be shown off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Burn his cornbread and then make him eat it without butter. Get a Nixon mask - or Clinton - just somebody he really doesn't like. Wear the mask whenever you're home together, to give him the idea that you don't want your face shown in public. Or don't tell him you've got the mask, get up in the morning before he does, and let him wake up to you wearing the mask. Or make him go out with you in public - shopping or something - while you're wearing the mask, although that would require some cajones on your part, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 I've already forgiven him. He gave me a basset hound look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Normile Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 [quote name='MissScripture' timestamp='1302229231' post='2226807'] So, how is it your hubby's fault that the tv channel screwed up? I'm a little bit confused...but I am still new at this whole "married" thing. [/quote] Being a happily married man for just over 25 years now I have learned to accept that whatever happens, its always the husbands fault. Its an oddity better accepted than examined, it is what it is. ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ed Normile wrote, "Being a happily married man for just over 25 years now ..." YOu know the old joke - I think by Henny Youngman? - "My wife and I have been happily married for 25 years now.... And out of 37, that's not bad!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 [quote name='Luigi' timestamp='1302234252' post='2226823'] Get a Nixon mask - or Clinton - just somebody he really doesn't like. Wear the mask whenever you're home together, to give him the idea that you don't want your face shown in public. Or don't tell him you've got the mask, get up in the morning before he does, and let him wake up to you wearing the mask. Or make him go out with you in public - shopping or something - while you're wearing the mask, although that would require some cajones on your part, too. [/quote] i really love this idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 [quote name='CatherineM' timestamp='1302234764' post='2226826'] I've already forgiven him. He gave me a basset hound look. [/quote] works EVERY time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kavalamyself Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Catherine, I am sorry that happened to you. I am glad that you have forgiven your husband, but I can totally and completely understand the invasion of privacy and what that feels like. People who don't get it, just don't get it. There's some quote like "for those who don't understand no explanation is possible and for those who do understand, no explanation is necessary." I want to say that it is from St. Bernadette, but I could be wrong. You get the idea. Your book looks fantastic. I'm going to order it! Kavala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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