No more Bööby-guard

A parody by Fifteen Minutes, Gosselin Style of Lessons Learned from the Gosselin Globe. 

Horses, even those on reality t.v., have more protections than reality T.V. kids

Since 1940, the Motion Picture Association has required animal protection organizations on set. The Humane Association has written regulations for animal actors, including those on reality T.V.  

The USDA, PETA and Humane Society all conspire to protect horses from Kate.

This week, HBO's series Luck quickly shut down production after three horses died. Permanently shut down production. The American Humane Association is in the middle of an investigation of the incidents, and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals had been putting pressure on HBO to give it up since they first heard of the problems.

A look at the history of Hollywood productions and animal actors shows that one of the first regulations protecting animals dates all the way back to 1940 (a year after a horse died jumping off a cliff in the film Jesse James). 1940. That's one year after Gone With The Wind came out. Elizabeth Taylor, who was 14 when she starred in National Velvet in 1944, could expect her horse to get better protection than she did. The law, enacted by the Motion Picture Association, required all productions to invite the Humane Association on all sets filming animals, and consult with an authorized representation from the organization. 

Today, most states have very detailed animal cruelty statutes that apply to motion pictures and television, and the Human Association has their own rules published in a guide that is more than 120 pages long, and even includes three full pages about animals used on reality T.V.


Here are some of the reality T.V. provisions for animals (pages 31-33, if you are interested):

• Production should assign one or more specific crew members with responsibility ONLY for the needs of the animal “contestants ” Who was specifically assigned to the needs of the Gosselin kids?   
• If animals are to be transported to a location, there should be time allowed for acclimation to the new environment and rest time following travel, prior to the start of production. How much rest did the Gosselins gets after long flights? 
•  Animals should never be left unattended or unsecured in a manner 
• that would be unsafe or uncomfortable for the animals  Animals 
• shall not be left in the care of any person who is inexperienced in the 
• proper care of the animals. How experienced was the crew with kids when the Gosselins were left with them?
• Camera angles and lighting should be done with a “stuffy” rather than 
• the live animals. Who stood in for the kids when shots were being set up? 

Many states, including California, require a set teacher on set to monitor children (set teachers do far more than just teach--they are required to know the applicable child labor laws and in some states have the power to shut down production), however there is no such oversight for reality T.V. kids.

We've come so far in protecting animals. HBO shut down Luck just like that. Why can't we be as vigilant when it comes to protecting kids? Is it because they don't have a bulldog organization like PETA behind them? Yet.

Lifetime swiffers controversial Dance Moms episode

The 'Topless Showgirls' episode, which scored the best ratings the show has ever had, was so exploitive it has all but disappeared from the airwaves

Mom Melissa Ziegler was shocked about the routine,
although she didn't forbid her kids to participate. 

Maybe networks are finally listening to casual viewers, child development experts and even celebrities (Katherine Heigl, no less!) about protecting reality T.V kids. When the public expressed outrage over an episode that featured the famous Dance Moms girls in risqué Showgirls costumes that bared so much skin even their pushy moms were mortified, Lifetime quietly did something about it. The episode did not re-air tonight as it normally would have just before the premiere of the new episode, is no longer available on the Lifetime web site (the latest full episode was always available for viewing online following the air date), it has been pulled from Hulu and other similar sources, and is difficult if not impossible to find on Youtube. Radaronline still has a clip of the routine, but we expect that to disappear soon as well.

Here's what prompted Lifetime to do something about the horrible mistake they made airing this episode:

Psychologist Rachel A. Sussman said: "Forcing a child to dress and perform in a provocative way can have wide spread negative effects. If you put a child into an adults-only situation (where they clearly don’t belong), they may be very confused about their developmental stage and their sexual identity. It can cause depression, anxiety and low self esteem. Furthermore, they may have trust issues. Also, they are receiving very poor parenting, which can set them up for a lifetime of negative attachment issues."

Actress Katherine Heigl said: "I kept thinking all these girls were missing is a pole! I was also horrified by the way their instructor spoke to them when she felt they weren’t up to snuff. It was demeaning, belittling, and downright unkind. My daughter was in the room at the time as was my mother and I kept looking over at my perfect, innocent and beautiful child wondering how can I protect her from what the world is becoming. It terrifies me, the amount of value we place on a woman’s looks, body, and ability to drop it like it’s hot on the dancefloor. It’s one thing to walk into a club and see twentysomethings embracing their sexuality and having some fun, but it’s another thing altogether watching seven-year-olds shake their booties, bellies, and nonexistent boobies on a stage in a room full of adults and be handed a trophy for it. What in the world are we telling them? That sexy is the prize and is the talent they have?"

Psychologist Dr. Nancy Irwin: “As a treatment professional of sex offenders, I can tell you that adults who are attracted to minors definitely seek out shows just like this to whet their appetites. They may attend the shows in-person, watch them on TV and seek out Facebook still photos and YouTube clips to pleasure themselves. The sexual body movements are more concerning than the costumes.” 

Journalist Daisy Dumas: "Lifetime's Dance Moms has hit new lows by asking its child contestants - the youngest of whom is just eight-years-old - to dress in nude bikinis and perform a burlesque routine on stage. The raunchy dance moves are usually the domain of striptease experts, the X-rated acts brimming with nudity, nipple tassels and sexually explicit poses."

Human behavior expert Patrick Wanis, PhD: “This condones, encourages and motivates adults to imagine little girls dancing naked for their pleasure. Of course it will arouse pedophiles and offer them a new legal avenue to engage in their lustful thoughts as they watch the little girls ‘nude’ on television.”

Freedom!!!

Jon's shackles contract with TLC expired at midnight, according to his reps. Presumably, Kate and the kids' contracts are up, too. Best wishes on their next chapters.

Kate attends Red Cross gala in Philadelphia

Seems the Red Cross forgave Kate for this debacle last year.  Kate was spotted at the charity event ball at the Please Touch Museum on Saturday night.

At tickets ranging from $135 to $285 bucks a pop, the gala supports the Red Cross.

via Twitter

After the event, Kate got into a bonafide twitter war with a Philadelphia photographer who was there. Here is some of the embarrassing debacle:

iPhillyChitChat: I had a balls to the walls awesome time at #redball12 then Kate Goselin showed up and I got a shot that's gonna be seen around the world

iPhillyChitChat: That's why I got the shot I did, cause I didn't get her on red carpet or get the tweet that told me she was there. I will say she grouchy

iPhillyChitChat: she's really stunning, but still grouchy. I was sad. There's nicer ways to say things. so gorgeous but so angry

Kateplusmy8: hi! I'm reading your tweets & am upset u are lying about me! I spent about 20 sec with u & gave you a pic...why the hate?

Kateplusmy8: I'm sure @redcrossphilly &@dcschrader would not b happy ur spreading neg&lies abt me@ #redball12!Pur was 2help ppl in need!

iPhillyChitChat: I'm not hating on U. I'm just reporting what I saw, and what you did. Which part was lying? if you'd like 2write me directly @Kateplusmy8

Kateplusmy8: takes sick per2use a charityevent 2 spread hate/not good! 4record,all was + so ur lying if neg. Were u there 4fire victims?

skhanson12 @Kateplusmy8 If you didn't do anything wrong to photograph then he doesn't have anything. No worries

Kateplusmy8: @skhanson12 wrong? I gave him a pic! He clearly will make up lies...for his own gain...it was a charity event??! Why does he thinks it's ok? 

Kateplusmy8: @iPhillyChitChat @redcrossphilly u asked4a pic of me&bodyguard...NO! That ? summed u up!Gave u pic of me anyway.That's called graciousness

Kateplusmy8: @iPhillyChitChat good! Will look forward 2 ur truthful report. @redcrossphilly & guests know the truth so hoping ur reporting is accurate 2!

iPhillyChitChat: Thanks kate for giving away my story. geez @Kateplusmy8

Kateplusmy8: @iPhillyChitChat I'm always happy2report THE TRUTH be4 ppl like u get a chance2make up lies&report as fact! Hav a nice day! @RedCrossPhilly

iPhillyChitChat: Thank God I have photos, + you don't have 2rely on what I say. Have to run out now. See you at 9:30AM on @Good_Day_Philly + I'll put up link

Kateplusmy8 @iPhillyChitChat Trying 2make a name 4 urself..w/ lies! What's2prove,othr than promoting U? Glad2c u care abt fire victims! @redcrossphilly

iPhillyChitChat: Kate if that were true I would go back to NYC and shoot real celebrities @Kateplusmy8 Trying 2make a name 4 urself..w/ lies!

iPhillyChitChat: I think it's time for you to go tend to your kids, you're just giving me more to talk about on my TV segment & in column @Kateplusmy8

Kateplusmy8: @iPhillyChitChat U will report ur opinion&look desperate.I've sd all I wanted2say.I'm sad u took attn off home firevictims! @RedCrossPhilly

iPhillyChitChat: Actually @Kateplusmy8 more people will know about the @RedCrossPhilly from this entire unnecesary twitter storm you just created. TY #fb

iPhillyChitChat: My piece wld have been 30 seconds of her & rest on the party, but now that's changed

iPhillyChitChat: She's trying 2convince wakadoodles that follow her that she's not mean and is not sleeping w/married bodyguard

iPhillyChitChat: of course my story had nothing to do with either, but obviously it does now 

iPhillyChitChat: honestly, Kate is not that big of a star anymore to make a bundle, she's Paris Hilton now. A sex tape cld revive her career tho

iPhillyChitChat: Talking about smoke and fire, did you know there was one last nite at#RedCross12, and I have the hilarious pix of putting it ou[t]

iPhillyChitChat: My new slogan, dont bring up religion, politics or @Kateplusmy8 at a party if you want to avoid hysteria (my @ timeline is crazy) 

Twins to be made available to the fans on the cruise 'to spend quality time'

"We actually lived it all. It was very painful." Annette Dionne, 1993.

Seventy-seven years ago this May, the 20th century's most famous multiples were born in Canada.

Fans lined up at windows to ogle at five identical girls.

Visitors to Quintland, circa 1930's

The girls were put on display for the viewing public at set times.

Sixty years later, the surviving Dionne's were intricately a part of the making of a mini-series about their lives. The sisters initially opposed the project and insisted that this part of their life was a closed chapter and didn't affect them anymore. But then ....

"When we read the script, I found the story to be very sad," Annette said. "Then I realized that we actually lived it all. It was very painful."

The mini-series dramatizes the quick sacking of a nurse for "insubordination" after she questioned the exploitation of the girls. 

Canada made amends to the Dionne quintuplets by paying them a hefty settlement. What amends will Alice Travel make for their hand in exploiting Mady and Cara? 

From: Cindy Work <cindy@luxurycruisesandtours.com>

Date: Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 2:38 PM

To: [omitted]

Hi [omitted],

I will be in the office tomorrow at 9:30 Eastern time to 2:30. Give me a call and I would be happy to help you. This ship is amazing and you will get to spend quality time with Kate and the girls. We are so excited for this cruise. 1-800-388-7245.

Cindy Cardella

VP/ Sales Luxury Cruises & Tours

A Division of Alice Travel

277 Fairfield Rd, Suite 218

Fairfield, NJ 07004

Cindycardella@yahoo.com

'Dance Mom' Melissa calls Kate out: 'I am not a bad mom. You should understand reality T.V.!'

Amazing. Kate has even managed to tick off a fellow child exploiter

Melissa, Maddie (left) and Mackenzie

And now it's time for another "You did not just say that, Krieder" moment. Ah, the Dance Moms. Pennsylvania's newest child exploiters on the scene. And Kate's got an opinion. Yesterday she had the audacity to take issue with their show, tweeting this:


@Jxxxx um dance.. Yes. Um those horrible Dance moms? never ever ever! 


Turns out who should see this tweet but Melissa Ziegler, devoted mommy of dancers Mackenzie, and Maddie, who is usually at the top of the (fake) pyramid. Oh, and, oops! Melissa is from Kate's area and was a big fan who used to defend Kate. That is until Kate picked a fight. Today Melissa tweeted the following back to Kate: 


Dancemom1313 I heard you were bad mouthing our show "dance moms". I have always supported you and ur show! U should understand reality tv! I grew up in New Holland, PA so that's why I watched your show then I feel in love with your kids. I am not a bad Mom


Baw-ha-ha! Oh, we just love it when child exploiters fight amongst themselves. It's our turn to say you go, girl. You go, Melissa. Call this fool out.