Recent OUTRAGE on "Make It or Break It":

[ThatsMyBarack]

I'm sure I'm the only one on DU who watches this show (or anything) on ABC Family, but I love gymnastics so I follow if faithfully. Two weeks ago, I witnessed the following scene on an episode of the show. This situation is all too true to life!:

Emily Kmetko, the "underdog" gymnast, was recently arrested for stealing medicine to save her brother Brian's life. Late one night, when their mom was at work, Brian started having a seizure, and was out of anti-seizure medication. When Emily tried to get a quick refill at the corner drugstore, she expected to pay only the $15 co-pay.

Instead, the druggist said, "That will be $300."

Emily said, "No, insurance covers this. I have a $15 co-pay."

Druggist: "Not according to the computer. Insurance does not cover this. $300, please."

Emily: "No way I have that much money! Can't you just give me ONE pill! I need this medicine now! My brother is having a seizure RIGHT NOW!!"

Druggist: "No, that's against policy, can't do that. Hold on...let me look something up..."

When the druggist's back is turn, Emily grabs the full medicine bottle and makes a run for it.

Not long after, the police show up and arrest Emily. She is let out on bail and is awaiting trial. Stay tuned.

[sandnsea]

1. She should have called 911 n/t

[bluestateguy]

2. Actually I watch that show too

I also posted a thread about that scene too, but it sunk down into a black hole.

Anyway, we'll see what happens on Tuesday, but if I had to bet money on it, I'd say that the store either drops the charges, or they let her earn the money to pay restitution and then drop the charges. Not that that's how t would work in the real world.

Emily's mother is flighty and irresponsible, and it was implied in the last episode that she has now become a stripper to earn money.

I hope this show stays on the air through the '12 Olympics.

[ThatsMyBarack]

3. Glad to know I'm not the only one...

Who watches this show! :hi: I also like HUGE! ;)

Chloe Kmetko reminds me of Peg Bundy from Married with Children.

[bluestateguy]

5. I'm a big Payson Keeler fan

I just hope she goes to the Olympics and wins the AA Gold. She deserves it and Lord knows she has been through a lot. She has the best attitude, the best work ethic and the most normal parents.

[L0oniX]

4. The new reality show.

[GreenPartyVoter]

6. I liked the movie but couldn't get into the show.