My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding Explained

Genre:Reality
Narrated:Ellen K
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:6
Num Episodes:48
Location:United States
Runtime:40 to 43 minutes
Company:Firecracker Films
Related:Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
Gypsy Sisters

My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding is an American reality television series that debuted on the TLC in April 2012. It claims to revolve around the marriage customs of Romani-Americans ("Gypsies") – allegedly members of Romanichal clans, although some are actually of Irish Traveller descent.[1] [2] It is a spin-off of Britain's Channel 4 series Big Fat Gypsy Weddings.[3] [4]

It was announced in June 2012 that the series had been renewed for a second season, which debuted March 24, 2013. Season 4 premiered April 4, 2014 and Season 5 in February 2015.[5] [6]

My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding has led to a spinoff series: Gypsy Sisters (2013).

Controversies

Both the British original and the American version of the series have faced a number of controversies, including allegations of racism in its advertising[7] [8] and causing racially motivated bullying.[9] The Romani Gypsy community has criticized the series for misrepresenting the ethnic minority with non-Romani characters posing as “Gypsy”,[10] [11] and Billy Welch – a spokesman for Romani Gypsies – stated: The American version of the series has faced controversy and criticism from Romani-Americans, and from journalists and activists concerned with minority rights, claiming that the series is “wildly misleading,” cultivating racist stereotypes, and misrepresenting the American Romani community.[12] [13] [14]

Episodes

Specials

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish Travellers in America: My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding - The Happy Hooligan. 19 February 2015. Happyhooligan.co. 2 August 2017.
  2. Web site: TLC Premieres "My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding" on April 29 at 10/9c. the Futon Critic.
  3. News: Furlong. Maggie. '. My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding': Exclusive Sneak Peek At Sage Gypsy Wedding Advice (VIDEO). March 10, 2013. The Huffington Post. April 26, 2012.
  4. News: Genzlinger. Neil. If Carmen Had Made It to the Altar. March 10, 2013. The New York Times. April 27, 2012.
  5. Web site: Bibel. Sara. TLC Orders Second Season of 'My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding'. https://web.archive.org/web/20120615090014/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/06/14/tlc-orders-second-season-of-my-big-fat-american-gypsy-wedding/138266/. dead. 2012-06-15. TV by the Numbers.
  6. Web site: TLC Orders Second Season of "My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding". the Futon Crtitic.
  7. Web site: Big Fat Gypsy Wedding sponsors forced to apologise for 'racist' advert. 21 February 2012 . The Mirror. 12 November 2012.
  8. News: Big Fat Gypsy Weddings poster 'endorsed negative stereotypes'. The Guardian. 12 November 2012. London. Mark. Sweney. 3 October 2012.
  9. News: Big Fat Gypsy Weddings 'has increased bullying of Gypsies and Travellers'. The Guardian. 12 November 2012. London. John. Plunkett. 16 October 2012.
  10. News: Big fat gypsy reaction: Warwickshire travellers' views . 2011-02-08 . 1 February 2011 . BBC.
  11. Web site: Gypsy weddings show has outraged us' – traveller . 2011-02-08 . 6 February 2011 . Peterlee Mail . 2011-02-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110209095932/http://www.peterleemail.co.uk/news/local/gypsy_weddings_show_has_outraged_us_traveller_1_3046557 . dead .
  12. News: Why TLC's My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding doesn't represent the Romani . 2016-07-07 . 15 May 2012 . Slate.
  13. Big Fat Disgrace. 2016-07-07 . 30 May 2011 . New Republic.
  14. News: TLC's 'Gypsy' Wedding is offensive to Romani, too . 2016-07-19 . 13 July 2016 . Indian Country Today Media Network.

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