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18. Please try to read a page or so of posts in the thread before you comment.
19. We are not a blog about religion, please do not comment or assume that we are all Christians.
20. The shorter the better. There is a limited amount of time, please use it wisely, longer posts may be rejected. Also please reserve bolding for quote or emphasis. Comments in all bold may be rejected.
2. Do not be rude to other posters or call them names.
3. No online petitions.
4. Do not be rude about the children or call them names. Commenting on the behaviour that we have seen is acceptable, but no name calling.
5. Do not refer to calling CPS or use the term child abuse.
6. Watch profanity.
7. Don't tell the moderators how to run the blog.
8. Be careful about boards on boards and please don't discuss or provide links to other Gosselin boards.
9. No diagnosing mental/medical conditions.
10. No posting addresses.
11. Along with not being rude don't tell other people how to think, act, or behave - don't try to tell other people what to do or not do.
12. No using the kid's names or moderator's as your screen name.
13. Comments including "I'm sure you won't print this" will never be printed.
14. No unsolicited recaps, if you are interested please contact us and we will be in touch.
15. The administrators are not able to verify the identity of people who comment here. Believe what you choose to believe.
16. Please use proper grammar, spelling, capitalizations and punctuations in your comments. No instant message type speaking.
17. If you have questions, please email one of the mods in the above post. That includes explaining the rules or why comments are rejected.
18. Please try to read a page or so of posts in the thread before you comment.
19. We are not a blog about religion, please do not comment or assume that we are all Christians.
20. The shorter the better. There is a limited amount of time, please use it wisely, longer posts may be rejected. Also please reserve bolding for quote or emphasis. Comments in all bold may be rejected.
Free Discussion 7/4 - 7/10
Please use this post for discussion about the Gosselins that doesn't have a better spot elsewhere. This is where all those I don't know where to post it comments go also. Thank you.
Remember or try the Facebook Group for things that would be off topic or too personal on the blog. Feel free to use it to exchange emails with people you meet or talk freely about other multiple shows and things we try to avoid here.
Remember or try the Facebook Group for things that would be off topic or too personal on the blog. Feel free to use it to exchange emails with people you meet or talk freely about other multiple shows and things we try to avoid here.
Celebrity Scales
"The decision to move forward with filming the Gosselin’s separation process is undeniably an exploitation of a family’s deterioration for financial gain. Many will chalk this scenario up to the whims of a free market. While Jon and Kate’s exhibitionist tendencies may give them the resolve to endure this type of exposure, their motivation to keep their children at the center of the public malaise is highly suspect. These are children who will be experiencing one of the most emotionally vulnerable periods of their lives in front of a camera simply to continue satisfying their parent’s personal and material desires. Doesn’t it seem odd that any parent would justify this form of invasiveness as a character building exercise or positive life learning experience for their young ones? That the show is the Gosselin’s primary source of income is also a feeble excuse for these actions. Just like many other devoted parents do, there are multiple ways to support a family without resorting to such crass forms of exhibitionism."
Entire article.
Entire article.
The First Ten Years Recap... kinda
I wasn’t originally slated to recap this episode. Our recapper had a last minute schedule change and it was just not possible for her to write it this week. So I stepped in. The episode was a re-airing of scenes of the previous 100 episodes, including interviews with Jon and Kate done easily a year or more ago. After viewing the episode, it was obvious this episode was beyond recapping. Instead, I offer our readers this, an open letter to TLC, Jon, and Kate. continue
Jon & Kate Plus 8: The First Ten Years - June 29
We re-visit the story of Jon and Kate Gosselin and their two sets of multiples. How did they end up where they are today? Newly discovered home video footage of Jon and Kate enlightens viewers on the struggles and triumphs of this entertaining family.
60 minutes
60 minutes
Tabloids and Websites - June 29
With last week's sad deaths and news, here's hoping we won't have much Gosselin news for this section this week.
The State of Jon and Kate's Marriage
Where did it all go wrong? Jon and Kate Gosselin have filed for divorce. Was it her bitchiness? Was it his lack of enthusiasm? Was it the pressure of raising 8 kids in the spotlight? Or was it the media?
The transformation of frumpy Kate to media darling (or limelight hog) was a TV gem to millions of reality viewers. Here was a woman who could balance writing books, interviews, and finding time to reinvent herself... all the while being a caring and giving Mom to a pack of cute, but sometimes hard to distinguish between, children. She wasn't mean, she was firm. She made the reverse mullet hairdo the craze for the woman who could do it all. Except keep her husband.
The tabloids tore Jon apart. Lazy, bored and a roving eye. He was just not that into the concept of the show anymore. He was having an affair. But it was all too much for him, living in the fishbowl called media spotlight.
Now when it comes to the Gosselin Circus... don't cry for me Argentina! These people brought it onto themselves. They became media hogs who happened to have signed on the dotted line. Egos? Maybe! A quick buck? Maybe! Caught up in their own media hype? Definitely.
I was shocked when I saw all the people lining up to meet Kate at a recent home show. TLC and the Jon & Kate + 8 producers did an A+ job in selling this woman as an everyMom. While fans fawned.. I asked... where were the kids on this tour? With Jon? With show wranglers? What is she selling in these books? How to be a good mother while out on a national book tour? Was she just trying to imitate Bonnie Hunt (while Jon was playing the Steve Martin role) from the Cheaper By The Dozen remake? To me there was a certain uncertainty about a woman who could hawk books about the hardship in the day to day rearing of 8 kids all the while not being at home rearing 8 kids.
Is the show over? Not at 5 million viewers a week, it's not over by any means right now says the TLC Channel. When you find a money maker on cable TV, you milk that golden cow until its udders fall off.
I just hope that Kate's next partner will be accepted just as quick and as favorably as Kelly Ripa was when Regis divorced Kathy Lee during the run of their hit show.
As for Jon, if the show survives with him on it, it won't be from his popularity. The show's train wreck success comes from Kate's trademark whining. But dear Jon, look at it this way... Lucy didn't need Desi to appear in any of her post divorce/post I Love Lucy series either.
And yes.. let's say it in unison... At this point... It's time to look out for the kids' welfare! But really.. wasn't any concern for them thrown out the window when they were made pawns by being raised in this media circus? Quiet! It's interview time!
Reality TV gets real with the divorce of Jon and Kate... now can we watch how divorce lawyers make money milking the system? Wait! This series may just be informational (and do some good) after all.
And be sure to check out How I Sawz It!
~ MJ Ferruzza
The transformation of frumpy Kate to media darling (or limelight hog) was a TV gem to millions of reality viewers. Here was a woman who could balance writing books, interviews, and finding time to reinvent herself... all the while being a caring and giving Mom to a pack of cute, but sometimes hard to distinguish between, children. She wasn't mean, she was firm. She made the reverse mullet hairdo the craze for the woman who could do it all. Except keep her husband.
The tabloids tore Jon apart. Lazy, bored and a roving eye. He was just not that into the concept of the show anymore. He was having an affair. But it was all too much for him, living in the fishbowl called media spotlight.
Now when it comes to the Gosselin Circus... don't cry for me Argentina! These people brought it onto themselves. They became media hogs who happened to have signed on the dotted line. Egos? Maybe! A quick buck? Maybe! Caught up in their own media hype? Definitely.
I was shocked when I saw all the people lining up to meet Kate at a recent home show. TLC and the Jon & Kate + 8 producers did an A+ job in selling this woman as an everyMom. While fans fawned.. I asked... where were the kids on this tour? With Jon? With show wranglers? What is she selling in these books? How to be a good mother while out on a national book tour? Was she just trying to imitate Bonnie Hunt (while Jon was playing the Steve Martin role) from the Cheaper By The Dozen remake? To me there was a certain uncertainty about a woman who could hawk books about the hardship in the day to day rearing of 8 kids all the while not being at home rearing 8 kids.
Is the show over? Not at 5 million viewers a week, it's not over by any means right now says the TLC Channel. When you find a money maker on cable TV, you milk that golden cow until its udders fall off.
I just hope that Kate's next partner will be accepted just as quick and as favorably as Kelly Ripa was when Regis divorced Kathy Lee during the run of their hit show.
As for Jon, if the show survives with him on it, it won't be from his popularity. The show's train wreck success comes from Kate's trademark whining. But dear Jon, look at it this way... Lucy didn't need Desi to appear in any of her post divorce/post I Love Lucy series either.
And yes.. let's say it in unison... At this point... It's time to look out for the kids' welfare! But really.. wasn't any concern for them thrown out the window when they were made pawns by being raised in this media circus? Quiet! It's interview time!
Reality TV gets real with the divorce of Jon and Kate... now can we watch how divorce lawyers make money milking the system? Wait! This series may just be informational (and do some good) after all.
And be sure to check out How I Sawz It!
~ MJ Ferruzza
Divorce News Part Two
Since Blogger starts having fits if we approach or go over 1000 comments per post, I'm starting a new one for the divorce discussion.
Free Discussion 6/27 - 7/3
Please use this post for discussion about the Gosselins that doesn't have a better spot elsewhere. This is where all those I don't know where to post it comments go also. Thank you.
A Publicists Take
The following was sent to us by a reader. She said that as the owner of a publicist/media relations/crisis communications firm, she had been thinking about what she would say to Kate if she had the chance. She sat down and put it all on paper and wanted to share it with the readers here. She does not, and says she will not, work for Kate.
Submitted by Gosslip Girl
Submitted by Gosslip Girl
Two Requested Comments...
The following were both posted originally as comments. It was requested to make them both main posts and since one works off the other, a joint post was born. Thank you to LA TV industry insider and Advice From Someone in Marketing for their thought provoking comments. continue
Divorce News
I concede defeat. Honestly this is not a post I thought I'd ever make. Now it looks like it will have to join the tabloids as a weekly topic.
Should Jon and Kate Have Aired the Breakup on TV
I had mixed feelings about a couple announcing their divorce on national TV before it aired. Now that I've seen clips of it and read comments for four hours last night, I'm pretty sure it was a very bad idea. There it is for the parents' relatives and friends to see and for them and the court to review at any time.
Then there are the children whose friends have already seen the disintegration of their family and now will know and have seen more than most kids should know about their own parents' divorce. TLC IMO should have had the decency to start the hiatus before this episode and instead wanted one more ratings grab. At least TLC is putting the show on hiatus. Story from US Weekly. The LA Times link within that story has info on piecing the episodes together.
I was surprised this morning to see that Kevin and Jodi had spoken out.
What do our readers think? Should Jon and Kate have known better than to feed the ratings? Are they as fascinated by the ratings as TLC? Was TLC ghoulish to actually announce the divorce as part of an episode?
Someone asked why I had mixed feelings. Before the episode aired, there was a chance that they could have made the announcement with some class. As in the last two minutes say we sadly must let you know that we are undergoing difficulties and will be separating. We appreciate your kind thoughts and ask that you respect our and our children's privacy at this time. The standard Hollywood comment. They didn't go that way.
Then there are the children whose friends have already seen the disintegration of their family and now will know and have seen more than most kids should know about their own parents' divorce. TLC IMO should have had the decency to start the hiatus before this episode and instead wanted one more ratings grab. At least TLC is putting the show on hiatus. Story from US Weekly. The LA Times link within that story has info on piecing the episodes together.
I was surprised this morning to see that Kevin and Jodi had spoken out.
What do our readers think? Should Jon and Kate have known better than to feed the ratings? Are they as fascinated by the ratings as TLC? Was TLC ghoulish to actually announce the divorce as part of an episode?
Someone asked why I had mixed feelings. Before the episode aired, there was a chance that they could have made the announcement with some class. As in the last two minutes say we sadly must let you know that we are undergoing difficulties and will be separating. We appreciate your kind thoughts and ask that you respect our and our children's privacy at this time. The standard Hollywood comment. They didn't go that way.
Houses and Big Changes Recap
This is the show where Jon and Kate will be making a huge announcement! I can hardly wait!
Jon warns us that this is the hardest episode ever. I appreciate his warning and prop toothpicks into my eyelids to keep from dozing off.
There it comes! The big reveal is that Kate's "goal is peace for the kids". OMG! I had no idea! continue
Submitted by guest recapper Marinka. Check out mouthyhousewives.com for more snarky goodness!
Jon warns us that this is the hardest episode ever. I appreciate his warning and prop toothpicks into my eyelids to keep from dozing off.
There it comes! The big reveal is that Kate's "goal is peace for the kids". OMG! I had no idea! continue
Submitted by guest recapper Marinka. Check out mouthyhousewives.com for more snarky goodness!
Houses and Big Changes - June 22
Changes are happening at the Gosselin home. Not only are the kids getting new play houses, but bigger changes are happening in their lives. After much discussion, Jon & Kate are ready to make an announcement about the future.
60 minutes
60 minutes
Tabloids and Websites - June 22
Just go to People.com, TMZ, etc to read about it.
Here's a spot to try to keep them together this week. You can also put the TV shows talking about the Gosselins here.
This Would Be Closer to the Truth
Fake tears and dramatic announcements aside, this is closer to reality! Enjoy this video and while there, check out their previous work.
Speculation for Jon & Kate Plus 8: The First Ten Years
Currently set to air on June 29.
We re-visit the story of Jon and Kate Gosselin and their two sets of multiples. How did they end up where they are today? Newly discovered home video footage of Jon and Kate enlightens viewers on the struggles and triumphs of this entertaining family.
We re-visit the story of Jon and Kate Gosselin and their two sets of multiples. How did they end up where they are today? Newly discovered home video footage of Jon and Kate enlightens viewers on the struggles and triumphs of this entertaining family.
We Have a Saturday Karazee Komment Winner
You haven't deleted a single anonymous comment that I have seen...there are at least 30 up right now.
First of all, Kate and Jon have nothing to do with TLC's trying to gain ratings.
Thinking that the subjects of the show run it is foolish.
And now, to the three that run this post: Hello Busy Bodies with Nothing Better To Do But Judge: I read your blog. What a piece of crap that is. Not content with your own lives, you decide to meddle in the lives of TV reality characters under the auspices that you are helping the children?
continued
Thank you, Jeff. There is so much here that I'm not sure where to begin. Perhaps asking why he thinks having a blog requires that we also be on Twitter and Facebook? He seems to have missed that we are now on Facebook. Enjoy.
First of all, Kate and Jon have nothing to do with TLC's trying to gain ratings.
Thinking that the subjects of the show run it is foolish.
And now, to the three that run this post: Hello Busy Bodies with Nothing Better To Do But Judge: I read your blog. What a piece of crap that is. Not content with your own lives, you decide to meddle in the lives of TV reality characters under the auspices that you are helping the children?
continued
Thank you, Jeff. There is so much here that I'm not sure where to begin. Perhaps asking why he thinks having a blog requires that we also be on Twitter and Facebook? He seems to have missed that we are now on Facebook. Enjoy.
Free Discussion 6/20 - 6/26
Please use this post for discussion about the Gosselins that doesn't have a better spot elsewhere. This is where all those I don't know where to post it comments go also. Thank you.
Monday June 22 - The Big Announcement Speculation
To centralize the discussion, here's a spot. We'll have an official episode post on Monday afternoon.
Changes are happening at the Gosselin home. Not only are the kids getting new play houses, but bigger changes are happening in their lives. After much discussion, Jon & Kate are ready to make an announcement about the future.
Changes are happening at the Gosselin home. Not only are the kids getting new play houses, but bigger changes are happening in their lives. After much discussion, Jon & Kate are ready to make an announcement about the future.
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