I'll admit, I did. I studied and read up on the Amish and Mennonite faiths a few years ago and found them both quite fascinating. I attended a Mennonite church service a couple of times with a nurse with whom I worked in the ER. And we treated several Mennonite patients in the hospital in KY -- although someone always tried to call them "Amish" when we knew they were Mennonites. (I have yet to see any here though.)
So, the thought of seeing a group of Amish kids break away temporarily from their close-knit, simple, non-vain community and experience Rumspringa was an interesting voyeuristic opportunity. I have to admit, I'm somewhat surprised how much Randy cusses. I don't get where they would learn that or some of the slang they use, unless they read it or picked it up from hearing visitors say it. I'm kind of confused there. I'm also surprised at how quickly and easily they were able to shed their Amish clothes and wear next to nothing. I mean, even when I'm feeling fit and good about my figure, you would never see me in a bikini -- I'm too prudent. But Ruth and Miriam are leaving little to the imagination.
Of course, I guess that's all a part of Rumspringa. But I would have expected them to be a little more reserved. Then again, I know that there are all kinds of people within the Amish community, just as there are all types in any "group" that you study. They are their own little diverse world.
Mose is the coolest.
