Riding in on the wings of controversy, HBO's newest series, Big Love, has caused more than a stir in the Mormon community.

In fun little social experiment, the New York Times decided to herd together a group of women who are "real polygamists" for a viewing of the premiere. And while watching Bill Paxton rail Chloe Sevigny may not be the average housewife's idea of fun, the women were generally intrigued by the views expressed in Tom Hanks' new show.

Producers have been adamant about the fact that the show is not intended to depict the lifestyles of Mormons, but instead to give an off-beat view of a polygamist family's life. And Doris, one of the women in the viewing group, has high hopes.

"This is making all of America say 'Why is there a law against polygamy?'

Yeah, sorry to burst your bubble Doris, but we don't really think all of America is asking themselves that quite yet. But Joe Francis is probably kicking himself for not thinking of this set up first.

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