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The Veracity of Reality Television in the 21st Century
The Amish Mafia Conspiracy
Patricia A. Crider
Religion 368
Professor Christa Shusko
Who is this Freeman that suddenly popped up on Amish Mafia? He is one creepy dude. Even his sister is scared of him. I’m certain he didn’t say anything the entire episode. I bet he won’t even get paid for his non-acting. This should be investigated. No one is safe. Nor the animals.
Now if Freeman would like to eat say, Merlin, I’m cool with that.
~P.
Levi! Your mob is out of control….
Levi…I’m concerned about your rowdy group of mafia misfits. They are committing all types of acts that are catching the attention of fans…and the police. From hit and runs, drugs and wild women…you have your hands full.
John hasn’t been hiding from the authorities. If he were hiding he wouldn’t be on our television screens. He turned himself in and that was a wise move. Otherwise Levi might need to feed him to the fishes. I’m just curious why John was driving the vehicle of a Discovery employee when John is only licensed to operate a foot propelled scooter. I bet that employee is kicking their own ass for letting John, resident goofball, drive his car. No wonder Levi isn’t buying him a vehicle.
Esther…what is going on girlfriend? After the breaking of Levi’s heart, checking out Jolin like he was a side of beef, and kissing that creepy Merlin, you are now dating a rapper. You go girl! I’ve spoke to your boyfriend and things seem to be going well. I’d advise having some say over the pictures he posts.
Keeping it hot in the kitchen girlfriend
The kitchen pics were hot but this one is not.
While I hold no issue with interracial relationships, how does the Amish community view such relationships? What does Levi think? I’m 100% sure the fans of the show would love to see this play out in Season 3. I suggest filming begin immediately.
Allen Beiler
And then we have Allen, the mastermind of the entire show. Allen doesn’t want to spend much time in front of the camera. If he were, it would catch him in the act of committing a crime. Like John, Allen can’t stay out of trouble. Wouldn’t their real lives be interesting on tv? Don’t quit with the reenactments. Those are entertaining to we fans. Just keep cameras on them all the time.
Now that would be reality tv.
~P.
The Big Boss called
This afternoon, while home sick, my phone rang. The call ID name flashed on the screen Levi Stoltzfus. And I be derned, it was.
Levi said he can’t give me an interview at this time because Discovery forbids them from giving interviews and having social media accounts. So as I reported before, no one from The Amish Mafia has Facebook pages, Twitter accounts…If they did, they don’t now. Levi stated, “I hate that fans believe these people online are me. We have no online accounts.”
He seemed to appreciate my interest in the show and voiced some concern about the show possibly not being renewed. He didn’t state why but I suspect it could be over the “events are recreated” issue. I said, “While I don’t want to hear people are running around with guns shooting watermelons up, it was great to see Jolin do it on tv.” Levi laughed, “Yeah, it is great for tv. I’m glad people like it. We really do shoot up watermelons patches to make a point.”
Levi has a really nice voice when he is not wound-up screaming at someone, like John. We talked for a little over ten minutes and agreed to keep in touch.
He likes the idea of a book.
So do I.
~P.
The casual Esther
Esther is taking a break from the Amish world and enjoying her time with her boyfriend at his digs. Mirkat, her boyfriend once again, is enjoying Esther’s breakfast cooking abilities. “I love watching her cook” he tweeted. (Bet she is loving cooking with gas. Woot Woot!) Not that we need reminded but Mirkat also tweeted, “The Amish manage without electricity all the time.”
I totally get his fascination with watching Esther cook. The way to a man’s heart is food and I’m thinking Esther should have no problem keeping Mirkat happy. I wonder if he will teach her how to cook some new dishes. There is something to be said for a man who can hold his own in the kitchen.
Keeping it hot in the kitchen girlfriend
All that gas oven use must make the kitchen warm. Esther that little piece of skin between your hot shorts and #5 t-shirt, is that a tattoo? That would be a super naughty girl move, so now I’m REALLY curious….
Well, after that all out Twitter war, I’m glad to see things have settled down. If things continue to go well, can we hope to see Mirkat joining in the mafia? Perhaps a new bad ass dude to give Levi a run for his money and green corn?
All I can say is…MAKE IT HAPPEN!
~P.
What ya gonna do when they come for you?
Discovery Channel you had a good idea here with this Amish Mafia show. It is a show that tells a story about some events that may or may not have really happened in Lancaster, PA and a bit in Ohio. It tries to be a reality show, but it is not.
If it were a reality show we would see Esther Schmucker and Levi Stoltzfus learning they will be traveling to FL for a spontaneous vacation. Esther knew they were going to FL, and that “Oh that’s just creepy” line was just good acting on her part. She’s not an actress. But she would like to be. Esther would also like to be a model. Her boyfriend (though they seem to have broken up) was a black rapper that goes by The Real Mirkat who smokes bongs in his videos. He has nothing bad to say about Esther and considers her a wonderful person. I haven’t spoke to Esther in over a week, but I wonder if she says the same.
Then there is Allen Bieler, a local repeat in the news. He loves running from the cops. Probably because of that weed, pills, etc. that was in the car. He is listed as a paid actor on the set of Amish Mafia. He has worked for them in the past in recording Amish stories. Yes, he did get adopted and did live in Lancaster. He currently lives in Lancaster, out free without bail. Amazing, a “mafia member” out of jail and no need for bail. Mafia my ass.
And Levi Stoltzfus, the Mafia Boss. The only thing Levi is boss of is his deck and siding business. His business has been around for a long time but only last year joined the Better Business Bureau. I’m sure to look as legit as possible now that he would be on television as the Boss of Lancaster County. Did I mention Levi is a cousin of one of the girls from Breaking Amish? Levi if you’re the boss how about finding out where the Amish puppy mills are and doing something about it? Or what about the horses sold off for slaughter at auction? Oh wait Levi, you are guilty of doing just that. Is the head of the Amish Mafia really that broke he has to take his horses to auction and not donate them to an horse rescue? People don’t want to hear about Levi sending his horses get whacked and making some cash too.
Twitter Wars could be another show for TLC oops, Discovery Channel. (Esther worked for TLC on their series Breaking Amish. TLC and DC are produced by the same company) Esther was on Twitter but has since decided it’s just insane. Levi Stoltzfus account has been suspended…don’t know who suspended. There are other “characters” that may or may not be on Twitter making disgusting comments. I wonder if Levi is regretting taking the part of Boss Man. So much drama for just an Amish man….well, for a non-Amish man.
So it’s fake. FAKE….fake….yep fake. Come on, you already knew it. I won’t twist the knife but: IT’S FAKE!! The “cast” of Amish locals are no longer friends. It is strictly business for them. Can you imagine having to work with Merlin? Some nutbag they found in Ohio to be Levi’s rival. At least they don’t have to fake hate and contempt. No acting required for that.
Thank God it is fake because Lancaster County doesn’t need Robin Hood like characters brandishing semi-automatic weapons. And where the heck did they find Jolin, the finest maybe Mennonite, now maybe living in the area. At least til this roller-coaster ride comes to an end. Now that a local business that gives tours of the Amish area has decided to add a tour of filming locations, the show could become even more popular. Perhaps it won’t matter if it’s fake. If it brings business to Amish community, that will be a plus.
Just admit there is no mafia in Lancaster. And this show and supposed mafia people have nothing to do with the horrible shootings at Nickels Mine School, and I’ll be happy. Otherwise, I’m coming to find out. That reporter in Hollywood won’t be coming, but I can….and will.
Hunting down the mafia,
~Pattie
P.S. This makes for great creative nonfiction. I’m going to ace this class and term.
UPDATE: 6/15/2013
I used the Amish Mafia as the thesis of my Religious Secrets and Conspiracy final paper.
Click these links to read the results of my deeper delve into the Amish Mafia.
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/05/10/the-amish-mafia-conspiracy-21st-century-reality-tv/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/02/13/amish-mafia-levi-called/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/01/21/amish-mafia-story/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/02/17/levi-loses-control-amishmafia/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/03/07/freeman-is-the-man/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/02/08/esther-keeps-the-kitchen-hot/
I have been trying to narrow down who is really from the show Amish Mafia on Twitter. Why? Because people are in a frenzy to learn more about these non-actors in a reality show in Lancaster, PA. Will they want to talk to me? Tell me more of their story?
Time will tell….
Levi, Merlin, Allen, Esther, John, Jolin…..call me maybe?
~P
More Amish Mafia
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/01/30/amish-mafia-heres-the-truth/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/02/13/amish-mafia-levi-called/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/05/10/the-amish-mafia-conspiracy-21st-century-reality-tv/
What ya gonna do when they come for you?
What’s that you say? Amish Mafia is fake? Well outten the light, I’m in shock.
It doesn’t matter if the skirmishes are re-enacted from past events. It doesn’t matter if the skirmishes are made up from scratch. What matters is the entertainment value found within the show highlighting a town I could drive to in less than an hour.
Lebanon Levi, Esther, John, Merlin, Jolin, Allen and the rest of the cast: I don’t care if the show is scripted. I get a kick out of seeing an area I recognize combined with outrageous antics involving horse and buggies, hookers and very scary guns. They are all on Twitter #Amishmafia Find them. Brush up on your Pennsylvania Dutch.
If you haven’t tuned in to the Discovery Channel to check out Lancaster, PA and its “mafia” you better do so soon. If not, they might come looking for you!
Seen the show? What do you think?
Maybe Dutch Wonderland will have a surge in attendance…just add an Amish Mafia ride.
~P.
UPDATE: I’ve emailed The Discovery Channel about covering their show as part of my Creative Non-Fiction course and my junior internship in Professional Writing. I just received an amazing Canon Rebel T3 for Christmas and would love to take photos….Lancaster is just a hop-skip and jump away…
More written this this original post.
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/05/10/the-amish-mafia-conspiracy-21st-century-reality-tv/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/02/13/amish-mafia-levi-called/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/01/21/amish-mafia-story/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/02/17/levi-loses-control-amishmafia/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/03/07/freeman-is-the-man/
http://girlboxer1970.com/2013/02/08/esther-keeps-the-kitchen-hot/
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