I’m so interested to hear your thoughts on Nobody Wants This! As a fellow post-Mormon, I saw such interesting parallels—and striking differences—between my experience of pressure to date and marry within the faith in Mormonism and similar pressures in Judaism, as they are presented in the show. I thought they did a good job of communicating how crucial marrying within the faith was to the rabbi’s standing in his family and community, which is something that felt familiar, but which might be hard for people not raised in a group with similar expectations to understand. I think it felt validating to see those expectations explored in pop culture.
Oh my gosh! Is it weird I didn't really notice the parallel? I'm always surprised at what hits me and what doesn't when it comes to post-Mormon thoughts. But now that you've brought it up, I want to rewatch with that lens and see what comes up for me. But based on your comment, I agree--they did a great job especially with the in-group/out-group thinking that can make people reconsider what they really want, in order to still feel included in their organization/culture. Now I kind of wish there was a Mormon version of this show!
I can’t remember where, but I saw someone who said they wish Nobody Wants This would have various seasons, each centered on a different religion. Thought that was intriguing. Also, it’s totally understandable—and perhaps a sign of growth in some way?—not to clock some parallels to Mormonism. The religion and culture probably take up less space in your brain and life as you spend more time outside of it! Seems healthy to me.
I’m so interested to hear your thoughts on Nobody Wants This! As a fellow post-Mormon, I saw such interesting parallels—and striking differences—between my experience of pressure to date and marry within the faith in Mormonism and similar pressures in Judaism, as they are presented in the show. I thought they did a good job of communicating how crucial marrying within the faith was to the rabbi’s standing in his family and community, which is something that felt familiar, but which might be hard for people not raised in a group with similar expectations to understand. I think it felt validating to see those expectations explored in pop culture.
Oh my gosh! Is it weird I didn't really notice the parallel? I'm always surprised at what hits me and what doesn't when it comes to post-Mormon thoughts. But now that you've brought it up, I want to rewatch with that lens and see what comes up for me. But based on your comment, I agree--they did a great job especially with the in-group/out-group thinking that can make people reconsider what they really want, in order to still feel included in their organization/culture. Now I kind of wish there was a Mormon version of this show!
I can’t remember where, but I saw someone who said they wish Nobody Wants This would have various seasons, each centered on a different religion. Thought that was intriguing. Also, it’s totally understandable—and perhaps a sign of growth in some way?—not to clock some parallels to Mormonism. The religion and culture probably take up less space in your brain and life as you spend more time outside of it! Seems healthy to me.