Monday, June 8, 2015

The Duggar Interview: 11 things the Duggars are still hiding


InTouch has a great breakdown post-interview of the Duggar's slant on the truth.

Among the eleven things the Duggars are still hiding, says the magazine, are:

  • The Duggars waited over four years to get counseling for Josh.
  • The child services investigation reports have never been released, despite the Duggars implying they were.
  • The family likely has no leg to stand on in a lawsuit, as nothing improper was done. In fact it would have been illegal not to release the records.
  • Judge Zimmerman, who ordered the records destroyed after they were already turned over to the media, made the order without properly giving the media an opportunity to contest her order. A law professor and former U.S. attorney called the court order "odd," pointing out that usually in such a situation the records are ordered sealed, not destroyed. 
Realitytvkids.com adds:
The man behind the year's biggest reality show story: David Perel.
  • The Duggars outright said that the release of the information could have been a bribe, but don't have a shred of evidence to support such a malicious contention. 
  • Mike Huckabee, whom the Duggars quoted during the interview and count as a supporter, swiffered all traces of the Duggars from his web site just before the interview.
  • The judge who ordered the records destroyed was appointed twice by Duggar (former) ally Huckabee. 

Check out InTouch for more.

For more reading, check out why InTouch's investigation exposing one of America's most famous conservative-religious political families was of Pulitzer caliber.  "Solid," says the editors at The Washington Post. Editor David Perel, who led the InTouch investigation, was nominated for a Pulitzer, though didn't win, in 2010 for his work on the John Edwards scandal. Nominations are typically announced in January.

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Formerly Duped said...

..pressed publish to soon. The fan has asked about flipflops, two different T shirts, running shoes, kind of tea Kate likes, her highlight recipe etc. Sorry if this is the same person another poster mentioned. Very weird.

NJGal51 said...

Sue_Buddy said "Regarding the woman who wants to be Kate, her figure is more natural looking. Kate's bazooooooms look like something one would find on ancient armor for Amazon warrior women dressed for battle."
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This comment made me laugh and I thought to myself that TFW's bazooms look like those huge things that were on the original Barbie doll except TFW doesn't have that non-existent waist.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Is this special just old clips? Why on earth show that?

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I think they did a focus group ages ago and found out that, shockingly, people prefer babies as opposed to a somewhat mouthy 11-year-old. Interest perhaps goes up when babies pop up on screen. What an unoriginal, lazy way to handle this show. The least they could do is find some old unaired footage of the babies as opposed to the same old same old pumpkin patch, flues, screaming and crying.

My question is how does that make the kids feel. They are PLENTY old enough to feel like they can't carry the show without resorting to old clips, and to feel badly about that. Like how child stars feel when the public loses interest.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


Yup. They can carve out a decent living pretending to be some sort of religious leaders (in whatever religion it is that JB made up).

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Oh yes. Hands down their priority is that money train. I don't think they care so much about the show itself, they just want the easy street income. Minimum work for maximum returns. If they can get a nice little speaking engagement ring going you could make a handsome living on that, and fly first class.

Next thing that needs to happen is religious organizations need to stop inviting them.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

I don't get why her show runs so late. I'm betting the numbers drop precipitously by the 3rd hour.
Yawn.

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It's 8 to 11, according to TLC's webpage, and of course, Milo, who has tweeted...

Fired Up 4 Kate ‏@MiloandJack 27m27 minutes ago
Not going 2miss this! Tonite on @TLC 8-11pm "Looking Back on Kate's 30s"! A decade of change & growth! @kateplusmy8

Good lord, Milo. Just jump on her and get it over with, for once and for all. You know you want to. Kate knows you want to. TFM knows you want to. LOM knows you want to, and both the fans and non-fans know you want to. Just DOIT!

Tucker's Mom said...

Next thing that needs to happen is religious organizations need to stop inviting them.
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That's a real possibility for JB, Michelle and Josh.
Can you imagine a religious organization inviting an admitted child molester to come and speak?
As what? Some kind of moral authority.
I believe in forgiveness, but someone with a history of incestuous molestation is simply not a good role model for adults and especially children.

I wonder when Josh will come out of his hidey hole.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

The fan has asked about flipflops, two different T shirts, running shoes, kind of tea Kate likes, her highlight recipe etc. Sorry if this is the same person another poster mentioned. Very weird.

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Wow. She is really one scary sheeple, and she's even so brazen as to post a photo of herself wearing the same dress as Kate. She also needs some serious work done on her over-bleached hair. It's a mess.

Tucker's Mom said...

Radio Health Journal ‏@RadioHealthJrnl 42s43 seconds ago
#tbt we saw @kateplusmy8 & @octomom have multiple children after IVF. This week, our guests discuss its commonality & complications

Ummm...seriously? I hope they and their "experts" realize Kate didn't do IVF before they begin the program.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Wow. She is really one scary sheeple, and she's even so brazen as to post a photo of herself wearing the same dress as Kate

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Like dressing like your BFF in high school.

Or, ya know, Single White Female.

Mel said...

What an unoriginal, lazy way to handle this show. The least they could do is find some old unaired footage

I'd love to see some unaired footage...all that stuff that ended up on the cutting room floor because they couldn't air it the first time around because TFW was being too ugly.

And I'd really like to know what happened with the Palins. Let's see that unaired footage.

TLC is sitting on a gold mine for ratings, and is apparently unwilling to use it.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Are kids in PA allowed to be home alone at age 12? If so, next
year TFW's preposterous excuse for not getting a full-time job
as a nurse will have to be officially retired. She could work three
12-hour days a week if she was able to get rides home from school
for the kids on those days, and they could fend for themselves
until she got home. No more "my whole paycheck would have
to go to childcare" nonsense. And shame on all the journalists
who let her off the hook every time she said it.

Wowser said...

So I heard back from TLC/discovery re my letter to them to get rid of Kate...
Dear Viewer:

Thank you for contacting TLC. We appreciate your correspondence and for
taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns with us about Kate
Gosselin.

In an effort to ensure the highest quality programming, comments such as
these are taken very seriously. Each and every comment is forwarded on to
our programming executives for review and consideration.

Again, thank you for contacting TLC.

Sincerely,

Viewer Relations
TLC


A reply to this message will not be answered. If you have additional
questions or comments, please go to our webform at
http://extweb.discovery.com/viewerrelations.

Mel said...

I wonder why Josh and Anna didn't make a video saying happy father's day to *her* dad....

That would have made more sense since her dad wasn't with them. As for Pa Duggar, why didn't they just walk up to the main house and tell him in person?

Or she could have made a video thanking *Josh* for being such a great dad. Unless maybe she doesn't think he is.....

Something tells me they're trying to gauge public reaction, and use it to convince TLC that they should have their golden cow of a show back. Except that they didn't plan on the public reaction being so bad.

Susan1956 said...

And they're bbbaaaacccckkkkk .......

http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/josh-duggar-sex-abuse-scandal-fathers-day-instagram/

Susan1956 said...

Comments are all negative.

Give it up Duggars, go back to a private life and take TFMJG with you.

Tucker's Mom said...

Or, ya know, Single White Female.
June 22, 2015 at 1:28 PM
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Funny, I came across this movie over the weekend. OMG, that haircut!

Sandi said...

My listings for TLC show Kate on from:

4pm till 8pm 4 Hours?

Formerly Duped said...

Tucker's Mom said... 16
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Yeah, dated. But I love that movie.Book is even better. I really like some of the furniture in that gorgeous apartment lol.I always wanted a fainting couch, but not too practical...

PA Dutch Mom said...

Are kids in PA allowed to be home alone at age 12? If so, next
year TFW's preposterous excuse for not getting a full-time job
as a nurse will have to be officially retired. She could work three
12-hour days a week if she was able to get rides home from school
for the kids on those days,

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There is no "legal" age in PA for which a child may be left alone. It depends on how responsible they are, and their maturity level. It is up to the parents to make that evaluation, so theoretically, they could be left alone now, especially if the twins were with them.

Kate could work an 8 to 5 shift, have the kids take the late bus home and be there in time to pick them up at the bus stop. No sitters would be needed.

Tucker's Mom said...

Wowser said... 12
So I heard back from TLC/discovery re my letter to them to get rid of Kate...
Dear Viewer:

Thank you for contacting TLC. We appreciate your correspondence and for
taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns with us about Kate
Gosselin.

In an effort to ensure the highest quality programming, comments such as
these are taken very seriously. Each and every comment is forwarded on to
our programming executives for review and consideration.

Again, thank you for contacting TLC.

Sincerely,

Viewer Relations
TLC


A reply to this message will not be answered. If you have additional
questions or comments, please go to our webform at
http://extweb.discovery.com/viewerrelations.
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Let me translate.

"Dear Viewer,
While we appreciate your feedback regarding Kate Gosselin, we simply couldn't give a shit. We are in the business of making money, and this self-absorbed harpie and her obnoxious kids are still a veritable gold mine which we will continue to plumb for as long as possible, or until one of those little brats defects, revolts or sues us.
Piss off, and have a nice day.
Sincerely,
The brigade of morally bankrupt, money-hungry assholes of TLC and Discovery."

Tucker's Mom said...

Something tells me they're trying to gauge public reaction, and use it to convince TLC that they should have their golden cow of a show back. Except that they didn't plan on the public reaction being so bad.
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The reaction is bad and I'd be surprised if a PR person approved it. The underlying message of Jim Boob supporting Josh through thick and thin only serves to highlight the fact that Boob and Michelle managed to circumvent the legal system to protect their golden boy, all while he was given access and opportunities to molest his sisters, right down to the 5-year old.

Major fail. Major creepy. No one wants to see Josh Duggar kissing a woman (or with his pregnant wife) now that we know what he's done to little girls.

PA Dutch Mom said...

I just read a tweet from Charlie Sheen to Denise Richards on Father's Day.He slammed her in a rant. Instead of throwing him under the bus, she took the high road and tweeted to him:

'Happy Dad's Day! @charliesheen have a great trip in Mexico! Kids were disappointed u weren't here for it- Hey we'll celebrate when u r back!"

Hmmm....I didn't notice any tweets from Kate to anyone on Father's Day, not even a generic tweet to all the dads out there. She did, however, take time to tweet about HER SHOW!

Wowser said...

Tucker's mom...I just snorted out my nose laughing at your comment....lol!!!!!

Tucker's Mom said...

Susan1956 said... 14
And they're bbbaaaacccckkkkk .......

http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/josh-duggar-sex-abuse-scandal-fathers-day-instagram/
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This further cements Josh's cowardice. He needs to address the elephant in the room. Popping up on social media to wish JB a happy Father's Day is for no other reason to get his fat face out there without owning up to what he did.
The public outrage is well placed.

Jane said...

Verizon/Fios in the NY metro area is showing the New England fiasco from 7-8 and then 10 years of Kate from 8-11. Gee, I can hardly wait.

LaLaLandNoMore said...

I agree. So many times I have written to TLC to complain and voice my humble opinion re: Kate Gosselin. Receive a canned response. Apparently, as I have said for years, somebody loves that awful woman. My husband was shocked at the air time they are giving her at TLC! I wasn't. It's a cheap way to go. TLC already has the film.

angie said...

The Duggar's father's day instagram postings are disgusting and vomit inducing.
Like I want to read about what the pregnant one's hubby does for her and to her during her pregnancy (holding hand over mouth as I type).
And why the heck does he wear Arkansas tshirts? He's an OSU graduate, LOL. (I bet U of Arkansas wishes he'd not wear their tshirts, blech!)

Go away Duggars. I haven't looked at pics of them in a week or so, but just seeing these pics makes me sick to my stomach.

And so much for being sheltered away from the evils of the world. This family has officially jumped the shark. Duggashians is a great name for this family.
gross

angie said...

And who cares about Gosselin reruns?
We've been watching the College World Series!!
Tonight is game #1 of the finals.
haven't decided who to root for, Virginia or Vandy.
hmmmm......

Susan1956 said...

Jane said... 25

Verizon/Fios in the NY metro area is showing the New England fiasco from 7-8 and then 10 years of Kate from 8-11. Gee, I can hardly wait.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I'd be asking what the NY Metro area did to deserve this "honor".

Tucker's Mom said...

Like I want to read about what the pregnant one's hubby does for her and to her during her pregnancy (holding hand over mouth as I type).
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Seriously, watching Josh and Anna Granny peck makes me want to run to the nearest convent.

Mel said...

So....just how many public declarations of their love for Pa Duggar did the Duggar children/spouses put out there *last* year? And the year before that??

Hmm....what?? None? Interesting.

angie said...

People mag online has Josh and Anna telling JB happy father's day.
(what about Anna's dad?lol)
Gee, Josh, why can't you just CALL JB? why put it on the 'net? And where in the heck are they filming? Florida? where?
the whole thing is just beyond stupid.

good grief. I thought Kate Gosselin was bad about not having boundaries regarding her children on twitter.
The Duggars are worse than her.
and that's saying a LOT

angie said...

a person commented this regarding the duggar article on people:

"The Duggars desperately need the show. They have a list of liens and orders against them a mile long. Medcal expense liens, builders debt liens, etc. Jim Bob has them under both James, his given name and Jim Bob. Michelle has them in her name, as do Josh and Anna, who owe taxes as well as other liens. So their claims of debt free living are just another pile of lies. What a bunch of frauds. Jim Bob may not use credit to buy things or have work done, but his refusal or inability to,pay desn't mean he isn't in debt. This information is all available online, These people are truly disgusting. "

--
anyone care to dig around and substantiate this statement?

PA Dutch Mom said...

Verizon/Fios in the NY metro area is showing the New England fiasco from 7-8 and then 10 years of Kate from 8-11. Gee, I can hardly wait.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I'd be asking what the NY Metro area did to deserve this "honor".

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That's what Comcast is showing in the big Lancaster Metro area! It's airing in the same time slot as The Bachelorette. Such quality programming tonight.

PA Dutch Mom said...

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that all of those adult Duggar guys, The Boob included, need baths? They just look crusty to me. I'd like to hand them each a bar of soap, line them up, and hose them down, preferably with cold water to cool down their libido.

Tucker's Mom said...

PA Dutch Mom said... 35
Is it just me, or does anyone else think that all of those adult Duggar guys, The Boob included, need baths? They just look crusty to me. I'd like to hand them each a bar of soap, line them up, and hose them down, preferably with cold water to cool down their libido.
June 22, 2015 at 3:48 PM
*****
The Holy Roller Hipster look?

Midnight Madness said...

"The Duggars desperately need the show. They have a list of liens and orders against them a mile long. Medcal expense liens, builders debt liens, etc. Jim Bob has them under both James, his given name and Jim Bob. Michelle has them in her name, as do Josh and Anna, who owe taxes as well as other liens.

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If this were true, wouldn't you think that In Touch would have uncovered it by now? They've done an excellent job at investigative reporting.

Midnight Madness said...

Fired Up 4 Kate ‏@MiloandJack 12m12 minutes ago
Not going 2miss this! 50min away @TLC 8-11pm "Looking Back on Kate's 30s"! A decade of change & growth! pic.twitter.com/9LnKH7fgJq @kateplusmy8

Aren't they showing the 7 p.m. re-run in her area? I would think that she'd be glued to the television right now.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Midnight Madness (#38), well, now that you told Gladys, she'll be
sure to turn on her TV. Oh, but, no, she never reads at this
"cesspool of hate." Do you, Gladys?!

The only "change and growth" TFW can legitimately point to
over the past decade involves the girls. And I don't mean her
daughters...



redbird said...

Oh, the Josh and Anna video is disgusting. The GRIN and happy face that he had was vomit inducing. Thanking his dad. UGHHH!!!

Yea, THANKS DAD for keeping me out of a juvenile lockdown facility till I turned 21 and Adult prison after! SOL, Got. To. Love. IT! It was a little obstacle having to go through your and momma's bedroom to get to my sister's room at night, so I just took my chances during the day and hey hey hey, I got away with it, over and over and over again. Thanks, Dad!!! (Hope you like the World's Greatest Dad t-shirt)

redbird said...

Well, I really didn't want to watch a Decade of Kate, I was with NJGal51 and watched SYTYCD. NJGal, did you see the girl with the blue and black outfit, blonde hair in ponytail? She was really good and the 2 hip hop dancers.

I went to check on TLC just to see if she was on and she was. Mady blue her NYE horn in a tup ear and TFW jumped on her and said, Blow that in her ear again, YOU WILL LOSE YOURS! ok, Mrs. Poe

If she is so interested in cooking, then why would you show your baking skills that were horrible and say, this is why I don't bake. Baking is part of cooking.

A nasty, disgusting goo ball. You say that about your daughters first baking attempt. You were there. If your such an expert at cooking and authored a cookbook, why did it turn out so bad? Why didn't you get a pre-made mix and let her put eggs and oil in, bake it and she would of been happy.

redbird said...

Just her sitting there laughing and giggling at your daughter screaming for dear life. Poor baby.

redbird said...

Here is a possible tweet from Milo.

Milo and Jack

How lushious! A Decade of Kate! A 3 hour special, AHH,
How DECADENT! Dreaming LOM gives me xtra tv x tonite #Decadent Kate #SweetDreams #NoCurfew2niteBaby

Susan1956 said...

I too took a quick look at TFMJG's narcissistic love-fest on TLC.

2 things struck me--they seem to be cutting Jon out as much as possible although you can still see his arm in some shots and every once in a while he speaks a few words. I saw GNC commercials repeated almost back-to-back during one break. Are the episodes always so "heavy" on the commercials?

redbird said...

There are many liens in James B. Duggar which is Jim Bob. There are also many under a James B. Duggar who is in his late 70's and early 80's. I think those are in his dad's name. Every year the age goes up even after you have died.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

How lushious! A Decade of Kate! A 3 hour special, AHH,
How DECADENT! Dreaming LOM gives me xtra tv x tonite #Decadent Kate #SweetDreams #NoCurfew2niteBaby

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Why would she need extra tv time if the show is on from 8 to 11? He can flip the lights out at 11 sharp.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

Midnight Madness (#38), well, now that you told Gladys, she'll be
sure to turn on her TV. Oh, but, no, she never reads at this
"cesspool of hate." Do you, Gladys?!

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She's too busy stocking up on her Depends and drool bibs to read here tonight.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

Cynthia *G*rand ‏@CJR17 40m40 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 I had no idea there was a 3 hr Kate + 8 special on @TLC tonight! At 8pm & at 12am!! 😃

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lol! I guess Milo wasn't doing her job! You'd think with all of those bull-horn tweets that everyone would have known about the show!

Bubbles said...

James B. Duggar wouldn't be Jim Bob, I don't think - I think he is James Robert Duggar, so he would be James R. Duggar. I will be surprised if any of those accusations turn out to be true.

JMO said...

Not sure if this has been posted here yet, as I have been MIA for a while, but looks like Josh and Anna have NOT paid taxes for 2009 - 2012.

http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2015/04/josh-duggar-anna-duggar-tax-debt-owes-14000/

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

I was just flipping through the channels and landed on the Bachelotte. It will be interesting to see who pulls the most ratings. There was some heavy passionate breathing going on behind closed doors in a hotel room. I wonder if the film crew enjoyed that.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

redbird said... 45
There are many liens in James B. Duggar which is Jim Bob

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No. I don't think he goes by James Bob Duggar. Hi name is James Robert. If you do a search, there are James B. Duggars and it's not Jim Bob, but if you search James R. Duggar, his image and info comes up.

High Sodium Content said...

Kate acts like she almost likes her kids in the early years. Then we get to the kitchen remodel and the real phoniness begins. She wouldn't know how to find a vacation home if she was paid to look for one. Don't know if I can take it any longer, but so far these are the sponsors of child abuse: 3M
advil PM
Aldi
Aleve
Art.com
Behr Deckover
Blue Buffalo
Cavit White
Chevy
Chobani
CiCi's Pizza
Cottonelle
Dannon Oikos
Dasani Sparkling
Emergen-zzzz
Five Below
Foster Grant
freeshipping.com
Herbal Essence
Humana
k9 Advantek II
Liberty Mutual Insurance
lifelock.com
Little Cesars
Monistat
Off
Onexton
Passat
Payless
PediaSure
People
Plan B Onestep
Raymour & Flanigan
Shark
Simon Premium Outlets
Test Blue Treats.com
triscuit
Tropicana
velveeta
Virgin Mobile
Walmart
Yokokama
Yoplait

Angie said...

I dint know how the speaking tour would go for the Duggars- the molestation reports are new, but people tend to remember things like molestation-- and lets call it like it actually is-- incest.
Theyve already had a few speaking engagements canceled.

Someone upthread said the Bates kids are getting braces-- good for them, at least the kids will benefit from their working!

Piper's mom said...

Oh ma gosh, I think I just saw the ghost of Jon...

Nancy said...

She is simply unwatchable......

fade2black said...

Plan B is a sponsor? I can't be the only one to see the irony in that.

Tucker's Mom said...

Nancy said... 56
She is simply unwatchable......
June 22, 2015 at 6:59 PM
*****
I agree- is this "special" cobbled together from prior episodes?

Localyocul said...

Hehe

@intheglow99: @TLC wow I thought Kate was a lot older than 40! #katesfouroh #kateplus8

NJGal51 said...

Redbird - I am enjoying SYTYCD this year. I like the stage vs street. I'm just wondering how well street will do when it comes to choreography. I don't think it will be fair if stage has to learn all different types of dance while street sticks to street. It will be interesting to watch as the season goes on. I have to admit that I love the tappers but they never make it very far.

Sandi said...

Well now this is interesting. Kate+8 started at 4 o'clock here. We are now working on the last hour, it's 7:20 and the trip to Australia is just starting. So Kates 40th was not so special after all, if there is only a half hour of show left. Counting all the commercials, what's left? LOL

Sleepless In Seattle said...

Kelsi Barton ‏@mkbarton13 6m6 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 Is your Aplesauce recipe in your cookbook? If not would you share please?

What a dumb question. Is it in the cookbook? If you bought the cookbook, look it up. If you don't see it, it's not there. Go to Amazon, search for the cookbook, look inside, and there's a table of contents.

How helpless are these people?

Sandi said...

Must have been a small pay check for the 40th birthday filming. 17 mins of show left .

Jane said...

Sandi, My cable listing shows the 40th birthday episode tomorrow at 10 pm. It could be at other times or days in different markets.

Lynne In RI said...

Sleepless (62): "What a dumb question. Is it in the cookbook? If you bought the cookbook, look it up. If you don't see it, it's not there. Go to Amazon, search for the cookbook, look inside, and there's a table of contents."

)))))))))))))

I often wonder if they are this dumb and helpless, or if this is just an excuse to get a response from Kate on twitter.

fade2black said...

Every time I come to this website and the photos of the Duggars pop up, I picture a word bubble that says, "Duuuh!" over the head of the girl in brown.

Sherry Baby said...

Sandi said... 63
Must have been a small pay check for the 40th birthday filming. 17 mins of show left .

___________________
Sandi, the birthday special is tomorrow night. Tonight was just a rehash of Kate' amazing 30s.

Sherry Baby said...

There was some heavy passionate breathing going on behind closed doors in a hotel room.

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Are you sure you didn't land on TLC and this wasn't a clip of Milo in the bedroom?

Sandi said...

Thank you Jane #64, my mistake.

NJGal51 said...

OK, I told myself I wouldn't do it but I flipped over to TLC during a commercial break on SYTYCD. Never again! I just happened to flip over when TFW was talking about the kids' Mother's Day surprise breakfast sans make-up, hair and good lighting. Talk about two faced...it was a scene right out of Seinfeld. I've learned my lesson and I've been scared straight. I'll read this blog during future commercials.

redbird said...

Did we ever establish what was exactly torn off the world globe?

Was it New Zealand or Australia, or even S. Korea? or somewhere that she has on that extensive travel list?

All they are showing is all the trips they took. When she was talking about Alaska she said, Alaska was on their travel wish list. What was shown was bam, Alaska, bam, Australia, bam, I forgot.

chefsummer #Leh said...

Ugh I'm not watching KK this time nope I refuse to give her any rating bump from my TV/DVR.

Lynne In RI said...

PA Dutch (35): "Is it just me, or does anyone else think that all of those adult Duggar guys, The Boob included, need baths? They just look crusty to me. I'd like to hand them each a bar of soap..."

))))))))))))))))

I looked at that photo of Jill's husband and Jessa's husband. Jill's husband, particularly, looks like he need more than a bar of soap. He needs a wire brush.

Sherry Baby said...

Did we ever establish what was exactly torn off the world globe?

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I thought it was the equator.

Sherry Baby said...

Fired Up 4 Kate ‏@MiloandJack 42m42 minutes ago
It's been a delight 2get 2know U these last few yrs. U've brought a lot of LOLs...tears & wisdom 2my life! Lots of LOLs! :) @Kateplusmy8

She refuses to meet Kate, but yet she believes that she knows her. Kate brought tears to Milo's life? How?

This person needs help, and needs it now.

JoyinVirginia said...

The dd and I watched UnREAL on lifetime. Only forth episode and its unbelievable all the behind the scenes machinations going on this site of a reality show. The first four episodes are available at lifetime web site or on demand. It's a ten episode series, and promises to only get crazier!
Love it!

redbird said...

Wow! She said that she does everything by herself when the kids get put in their cribs. The camera zooms into a note that was on something that said, EVERYONE PUT THE... Busted. If no one was helping her, then it should of said, Jon, put the....

No wonder she was so happy when she was able to put the kids in their cribs at 11 am. She only allowed them out at 4 pm. or until Jon got home.

Gripping about a 6 slice toaster. Well, you have a 4 slice, just take some money out of all the love offerings and buy another 4 slicer and you can do 8 at a time or 6 whatever. You would rather a corporation see it and hear it so you can get it for free.

redbird said...

Jim Bob could of tremendously cut the food budget over the years if they would of had a big garden. They have plenty of land and built in farm hands.

redbird said...

How ironic that the narrator is the same guy that does the narration on the Lottery episodes on TLC.

She has had so much cosmetic work from the beginning. She is hardly recognizable now.

Bubbles said...

The birthday show is an episode all by itself! Tonight was just 3 hours of old footage lol!

redbird said...

There were a lot of good shows on last night while the Decade of Kate was on. haha

Shark Tank reruns
SYTYCD
America's Got Talent
Antique Roadshow

P.J. said...

Sherry Baby said... 74
Did we ever establish what was exactly torn off the world globe?

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I thought it was the equator.

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It was the equator. She wants to go there too.

Tucker's Mom said...

JoyinVirginia said... 76
The dd and I watched UnREAL on lifetime. Only forth episode and its unbelievable all the behind the scenes machinations going on this site of a reality show. The first four episodes are available at lifetime web site or on demand. It's a ten episode series, and promises to only get crazier!
Love it!
*******
I really liked it too! It's just great summer viewing and yes, I believe it's based in "reality".

Mel said...

I wonder how many times they're going to show the same old stuff and call it a recap. Boring.

Tells me TLC isn't willing to invest in new material for her. She's just filler until they come up with something better. Certainly not the face of TLC, as Milo put it.

P.J. said...

Mel said...

Certainly not the face of TLC, as Milo put it.

8888888888888888888888888888

No, but definitely the other end.

Exterior Designer said...

Sherry Baby said... 74
Did we ever establish what was exactly torn off the world globe?

_______________
I thought it was the equator.

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I thought it was that little line thingy around the middle. (Snark)

redbird said...

Oh and she said she was very very afraid of heights. Then why do you jump on airplanes every chance you get?

The sky jump. Wow, she was ugly to that young man. I don't care if it takes ALL DAY. He said we have to move along. Of course they had to move along. They had paying customers waiting for the queen to decide if she was going to do it or not. So sad that she said she was not going to let M and C beat her by doing it and her not. She said if they don't jump, that will get her off the hook. The horrible scene where she went into a ball and cried and M was the first to run to her and then the rest of the kids encircled her. Reminded me of her pearl ring with the little pearls all around.

She was the pearl with 8 little pearls all around her.

She is just totally messed up.

Tucker's Mom said...

redbird said... 81
There were a lot of good shows on last night while the Decade of Kate was on. haha

Shark Tank reruns
SYTYCD
America's Got Talent
Antique Roadshow
*******
We streamed a couple episodes of Cedar Cove (Hallmark Channel). Very cute series of a judge living in small town Pacific NW.
Reminiscent of Doc Martin (except Andie McDowell isn't surly!) and Hart of Dixie.
Very escapist.

Exterior Designer said...

Bubbles said... 49
James B. Duggar wouldn't be Jim Bob, I don't think - I think he is James Robert Duggar, so he would be James R. Duggar. I will be surprised if any of those accusations turn out to be true.

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I wouldn't put it past him to play "name games" with things to hide it or try to get away with it. I bet he hides all sorts of stuff in his kids' names and that "church" he runs.

redbird said...

When Jamie and TFW went to NYC for her birthday, I can't remember if they showed the kids crying, the foot licking. But did you see how awkard and unsocialized she was out there dancing with that drink in her hand? She had that same look on her face when she was on WWHL when she was doing the Yes or No? game. It was so simple and it was going way over her head. She was going back and forth from pumpkinbottom to the guy at the time that was trying to dance with her. Didn't she say she would have to go home and the guy go with her? I may be wrong, but that is what I thought I heard.

Steve HAD to be there just out of camera range. And I believe that either Steve was in the limo on the way there or they stopped and picked him up.

Tucker's Mom said...

redbird said... 87
Oh and she said she was very very afraid of heights. Then why do you jump on airplanes every chance you get?
*****
It can be a very different experience.
I think Kate started taking meds at some point. How she talked about relaxing on planes, loving the ride and not being disturbed in the least about turbulence smacks of Xanax ;-)
The hot air balloon ride? Yeah, she was medicated.

Jane said...

I'm curious, was AGT on in some areas last night? In my locale, it's on tonight with an elimination show tomorrow. Didn't watch Kate but did catch up with some of the new HBO summer shows which were pretty good. "Ballers" and "The Brink" show promise.

chefsummer #Leh said...

redbird said... 90
When Jamie and TFW went to NYC for her birthday, I can't remember if they showed the kids crying,-(yes they showed it)-(Plus the showed poor Mady holding on to her mother and Kate told her to bug off)

the foot licking.-(Yes they showed this)
was out there dancing with that drink in her hand?-(yes they showed it)

chefsummer #Leh said...

Instead of watching Kate I watched Devious Maids.

Sad but true said...

Oh good grief. What a horrible, nasty, self-centered clip People Mag has put up from the K8 4-0 episode.

http://www.people.com/article/kate-plus-eight-kate-gosselin-40th-birthday-dating-divorce-jon-gosselin?xid=rss-topheadlines&utm_source=Yesbananas+Internet+Entretenimento&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+people%2Fheadlines+%28PEOPLE.com%3A+Top+Headlines%29&utm_term=Celebridades%2C+TV%2C+fofoca%2C

Really, could she be any more self-centered? Who the hell cares if she's dating? The only one I know of who's constantly bringing it up is HER. And yes, Kate, it's perfectly clear you haven't changed at all, still as self-aggrandizing and un-self-aware as ever. What a tremendous pile of steaming s**t she is. I don't know who could bear to sit through her nonsensical couch segments in which she says basically nothing, over and over and over again.

chefsummer #Leh said...

It can be a very different experience.
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Or Kate is full of horse s**h.

She went inside a hot air balloon and climbed the light house more than once so how afraid can she be?

Tucker's Mom said...

"Ballers" and "The Brink" show promise.
******
Definitely going to give those a looksie. Not hearing great things about the 1st new episode of True Detective. I have it dvr'd and will post what I think.
I really liked the first season, but I'd put Fargo way ahead.

NJGal51 said...

chefsummer #Leh said... 72
Ugh I'm not watching KK this time nope I refuse to give her any rating bump from my TV/DVR.
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I don't think that my flipping the channel on gave her any kind of ratings boost since I went right back to my other show and was on TLC for no more than a minute or two. If anything I would hope that it would send the message, "Ugh, Kate Gosselin, not watching!" Tonight I'll be watching America's Got Talent.

Tucker's Mom said...

She went inside a hot air balloon and climbed the light house more than once so how afraid can she be?
******
I thought she chickened out of the lighthouse. She looked high during the hot air balloon ride.

JoyinVirginia said...

Nj gal, we will be watching America's Got Talent also. I am amazed by the incredible variety of the acts and the high level of talent folks auditioning have.
tfmjg is so boring even the airing of the walk down memory lane didn't deserve a blog post on the day it aired.
Did anyone catch "A Deadly Adoption" lifetime movie with will Farrell and Kristin Wiig? I liked it but kept waiting for will and Kristin to break character. Kinda surreal viewing experience.

localyocul said...

I wonder how many people actually watched the show? I checked her Twitter timelilne around 10 and the only people tweeting about it were her handful of die-hards

localyocul said...

t.co/22HdofgEn7

"I want people to stop asking me if I'm dating," the Kate Plus 8 star says decisively. "I would like that to end."

Five years after a painful and very public divorce, Kate says the dating question offends her most because it's "a reminder that here I am, it's just me."

...Makes me think she DID trump up the "dating rumors" with whatshisface so people would shut up about it LOL

Localyocul said...

Wait! She and Deanna both turn 40 this year? I thought Deanna was at least 10 years younger!!!

chefsummer #Leh said...

NJGal51 said... 98

Just in case I didn't watch her at all or even turn to see. :-)

It'll be on YouTube in a few days I might watch it than.

chefsummer #Leh said...

I thought she chickened out of the lighthouse. She looked high during the hot air balloon ride.
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Hot air balloon she wore heels and complained that whole time.
Lighthouse she wore heels and complained the hold time.
-1st time was on J&K second times was on K8

Also didn't they fly in a tiny plane to get to Alaska.

Vanessa said...

"I want people to stop asking me if I'm dating," the Kate Plus 8 star says decisively. "I would like that to end." 

Five years after a painful and very public divorce, Kate says the dating question offends her most because it's "a reminder that here I am, it's just me."*********

Suuuureeee she wants it to stop

Tucker's Mom said...

Did anyone catch "A Deadly Adoption" lifetime movie with will Farrell and Kristin Wiig? I liked it but kept waiting for will and Kristin to break character. Kinda surreal viewing experience.
******
If you haven't seen it, you'd probably like The Skeleton Twins. Wiig and Hader. It was off-beat, quirky and they did show their comedic sides, too.
Surprisingly, I loved The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty.

Mel said...

Ms. Kelly sure is sold on herself. She says her Duggar interview is the same caliber as the Caitlyn Jenner interview. Uh huh.

http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/megyn-kelly-duggars-interview-behind-the-scenes-1201525352/

From the comments:

She might consider personal employment with the Duggars as their public relations expert. I wasn’t looking for “tear them to shreds” interview, but something that was much more transparent and honest would have been more appropriate.

Jumping In said...

I could not believe she actually said that hanging out with Deanna for the night actually allowed her to forget she has "eight kids". Another example of how she sees them as a burden, a unit, a pay-cheque. Who, in their right mind can see this woman as a loving mother?

Thanks for the People clip...Sad but true...95, just another reminder of how despicable this woman is!

Tucker's Mom said...

...Makes me think she DID trump up the "dating rumors" with whatshisface so people would shut up about it LOL
******
That could actually be another alias.
But, come on, Kate! She made her single-ness the center of her "story" and brand for years now.
She never misses an opportunity to say how alone!! she is, thereby, inviting the question, "are you dating?".
You can't tell the world you'd love to do a dating show, have your bff hawk the idea over and over again, and go clubbing like a desperate cougar if you didn't want people to ask about your love life.

Oh, not to mention tell the world that your kids are just jonesing for another Daddy!

What a load of hooey.

Tucker's Mom said...

Localyocul said... 103
Wait! She and Deanna both turn 40 this year? I thought Deanna was at least 10 years younger!!!

******
I did, too. At least 10 years younger.

Tucker's Mom said...

Also didn't they fly in a tiny plane to get to Alaska.
******
Yes, a handful of times.

Formerly Duped said...

Having comp problems today...was asking if there were any new parts with the kids last night?

Tucker's Mom said...

From the comments:

She might consider personal employment with the Duggars as their public relations expert. I wasn’t looking for “tear them to shreds” interview, but something that was much more transparent and honest would have been more appropriate.
******
Exactly. Kelley lost points right off the top, for me, by interviewing them in their home, with their kids.

chefsummer #Leh said...

Did anyone catch "A Deadly Adoption" lifetime movie with will Farrell and Kristin Wiig? I liked it
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I enjoyed it also.

Mel said...

Also, when she climbed the ladder up to the wheel house on the boat...in high heels and short shorts. That was one high ladder, with no hand rail, etc. A typical working boat ladder.

Not something for a person who's afraid of heights. She didn't seem to have any problem scampering up that ladder. She was very conscious of the camera watching her legs, though.

Tucker's Mom said...

Mel said... 110
Also, when she climbed the ladder up to the wheel house on the boat...in high heels and short shorts. That was one high ladder, with no hand rail, etc. A typical working boat ladder.

Not something for a person who's afraid of heights. She didn't seem to have any problem scampering up that ladder. She was very conscious of the camera watching her legs, though.
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I really thought Kate was in a manic phase during the NYC filming. Her behavior was borderline crazy and she looked like the energizer bunny during a sweltering 100+ degree east coast heat wave.

Susan1956 said...

Sad but true said... 95

Oh good grief. What a horrible, nasty, self-centered clip People Mag has put up from the K8 4-0 episode.

http://www.people.com/article/kate-plus-eight-kate-gosselin-40th-birthday-dating-divorce-jon-gosselin?xid=rss-topheadlines&utm_source=Yesbananas+Internet+Entretenimento&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+people%2Fheadlines+%28PEOPLE.com%3A+Top+Headlines%29&utm_term=Celebridades%2C+TV%2C+fofoca%2C
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Blech is right. Well, it did answer two questions--Deanna is 40--they are both turning 40 this year and Deanna is a new conduit for TFMJG to articulate her agenda and rewritten history. That dialogue was so scripted, just a different version of the couch interview or something she might have been asked at The Today Show (if they would still have her, hee hee).

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Jumping In (#109), not only was TFW's comment horrible, but it
was absolute hogwash. As if it was some novelty to be away from
her children. Or, in Katespeak, a "rare treat." I guess she managed
to "forget" she had 8 kids when she spent a month away from them
in NYC doing CA. Working or not, she didn't have to prepare a
single meal, nor do a single bus stop drop-off or pick-up, for weeks.
Is there another single mom who handles "99%" of her kids'
childcare who's ever pulled off such a stunt?

chefsummer #Leh said...

Tucker's Mom said... 112
Also didn't they fly in a tiny plane to get to Alaska.
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Yes, a handful of times.
_

Okay lol.

I know someone who is truly afraid of heights..they won't get on an elevator or drive over a bridge w.o freaking out.

Kate didn't want to skyjump but she did it to show off her kids.
Kate didn't want to sykline but she did it to show off her kids.
She didn't want to go into the light house but Jon went and she had to show off the kids.
The man in the hot air balloon told her she should do it in heels..She had to show him off.

See what I'm getting at..? -)

Layla said...

Tucker's Mom said... 117
Mel said... 110
Also, when she climbed the ladder up to the wheel house on the boat...in high heels and short shorts. That was one high ladder, with no hand rail, etc. A typical working boat ladder.

Not something for a person who's afraid of heights. She didn't seem to have any problem scampering up that ladder. She was very conscious of the camera watching her legs, though.
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I really thought Kate was in a manic phase during the NYC filming. Her behavior was borderline crazy and she looked like the energizer bunny during a sweltering 100+ degree east coast heat wave
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Oh, yes, she was bat-shit crazy in the NYC episode. Remember her waving at the Empire State Building and yelling, "Hello, Mr. Empire State Building"...that was so obnoxious. Especially since she started waving, and one of the kids was talking. She just kept waving and waving until the kid was done, then yelled it out. It was like she couldn't stand to let one of her kids have the camera time, and was waiting impatiently for her chance to bring the attention back to her.

Tucker's Mom said...

http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/dick-van-patten-dead-eight-is-enough-diabetes/

RIP Dick Van Patten. Great tv Dad and animal lover.

Wowser said...

I think last nights 3 hour 10year repeat fest was to "edit" out all of TFW's vile attitude and treatment of people in all of the same ole same ole clips they show over and over again...they are trying to repackage her as a caring mom......please for the love of God PUT HER DOWN!!

Susan1956 said...

Back to the Duggars for a minute. I'm on the fence about JimBoob government official back in the day. Then again, it's ok? for Josh to owe back taxes. You would think JimBoob would want to keep up that squeaky clean image although he does come across as rather disdainful of some government agencies (thinking of the police chief whom he was quick to characterize as lesbian and accepting a bribe). So maybe the rules don't apply to him.

So I got to wondering how "normal" Quiverfull families manage (by normal I mean those families who do not have a weekly TV show) manage to support their families. Do they accept government assistance (some of the polygamous LDS call it bleeding the beast) or is their an in-house assistance program in the Quiverfull familes (such as the Mormons operate)? I got to googling around for statistics on that subject, but only came up with a couple of blogs written by Quiverfull mommies. One talked about sending some of her children to public school while she homeschooled (the younger ones?) the others, trips to the Lego store, the movies, as well as other worldly and expensive outings. Very confusing, especially if the men are like JimBoob and that one SIL--little education--and that one SIL doesn't appear to have JimBoob's business sense has never held a real job.

I'm not sure where I'm headed with this post except to say it will be interesting to see what else comes out in the next few weeks about the Duggars and learn whether the next generation of Duggars will be able to adhere to Quiverfull standards AND sustain their current lifestyle or will have to downsize.

Vanessa said...

So that night was sooo special and magical, it made her forget she has 8 kids??
What? Do you have cancer? A heart condition? Your days are numbered??
Was this like Make A Wish granted you your wish?
WTF, she's such a nasty bitch

P.J. said...

Vanessa said... 106
"I want people to stop asking me if I'm dating," the Kate Plus 8 star says decisively. "I would like that to end."

Five years after a painful and very public divorce, Kate says the dating question offends her most because it's "a reminder that here I am, it's just me."*********

Suuuureeee she wants it to stop

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But, but, but...the last five years have been the best years of her life? Maybe she wants people to stop asking if she's dating the body guard.

Megyn Kelly considering a job as a PR expert for the Duggars? What a laugh. That job is going no where, fast. What, she's a lawyer, then a hard-hitting journalist and now a PR expert? These people are so full of themselves.

angie said...

Kate: "Don't talk to me about ex situations," says Kate. "I don't define myself with that."

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then why say the last 5 yrs have been the best of your life?
LOLOL

It's a shame that she has such 'few' friends that she can be herself and doesn't have to watch what she says.
--
Who does she think she is? She's a divorced mom of 8 kids--what makes what she says so important?

I wish I hadn't watched the People clip; her voice (although she says its her best feature) makes me want to hurl. BLECH!

And she says her parenting is still the same. Gee, I label her parenting style as abusive!

And poor thing, she hasn't had a memorable night out in she doesn't know how long.
give me a freaking break.

foxy said...

There are a couple of sill shots of Katie and her kids sitting on the floor inside and the kids are fully clothed, but Katie is in her little bikini. I wonder if her kids are embarrassed with the way she runs around with so little clothes covering herself. I know I would bw if that were my mother, ad my kids would die and not know me.

getoftweeter said...

When we were talking here about Deanna, most thought she was 28. I thought she was about 35. I look her up and on one blog she said that she had beeen in the make-up business for 15 years. So she could not have been 28, cause that would mean she was 13, entering the business. So I googled her and there is only one Deanna L. Bell who lives in NYC, NY, and she is 41. That has to be her. Kate said in her 40th clip that her & Deanna were about the same age, then Kate corrected herself and said she was turning the big 40.

So, I flipped a few times, and caugh a feww of the clips, and then watched, or tryed to watch Whispers, which was pre-empt, cause of the weather here in Chicago area, so i watch on PBS about this expensive store in England, that make expensive jewelery, purses etc. Before that I watched reruns of Law & Order.


SO! did Kate try to re-write history? Make all the clips seem like, she was the only one doing it all herself? Was it a mememememe, IIIII fest?

swingsandroundabouts said...

As I was watching TV last night, I remembered that TFW's show was on, so CLICK, I changed channels to see what was happening. It was the little ones visiting the dentist. I watched for less than a minute when Kate said regarding Alexis having a little meltdown that A. was getting "thrashulicious".

Oops. My bad. What was I thinking?

CLICK

Tucker's Mom said...

See what I'm getting at..? -)
*****
Oh, of course ;-) Kate's ego will trump whenever possible. If she can not be bested by her kids, you know she'll do it, or at least try.
Fear of heights can be rather fluid. I have it, and it waxes and wanes.
Also, my fear of flying is not like my fear of heights. Weird.

I always wonder if I could ride all the way to the top of the Eiffel Tower on day.
My idea of hell would be riding a mule up and down switchbacks all day long!

Years ago, when were were in Italy, I backed out of a jaunt to Amalfi and chose to go to Pompeii instead because I thought I might have a panic attack on those mountainside roads!

getofftwitter said...

Admin: Time for new thread?

angie said...

foxy said... 128

There are a couple of sill shots of Katie and her kids sitting on the floor inside and the kids are fully clothed, but Katie is in her little bikini.
--

It's funny..when the show first started, Kate said her girls would NEVER wear a bikini because it showed too much skin.

my, how times have changed!
glad I didn't watch.
I just can't STAND listening to her voice.

Sad but true said...

THIS is a riot. Everybody's got your number now, Katie, whatcha gonna do? She really needs to shut that oversize trap of hers, she does more damage to herself than anyone else could do.

http://www.fishwrapper.com/post/2015/06/23/kate-gosselin-divorce-jon-plus-8-tlc-shows-pictures-photos-pics-videos/

chefsummer #Leh said...

Tucker's Mom said... 131

LOL Kate literately said "I won't let my kids show me up"..I was like they're what 7 and 9-(during the skyjump)-what mother say this?..Than she cried like a lunatic making the kids care for her.

Same with the doge ball game for the twins b-day Kate just had to play & Win.

The pumpkin throwing no one wanted her to play but Kate pouted and say if she couldn't play no one would.

Sue_Buddy said...

Sad but true said... 95
Oh good grief. What a horrible, nasty, self-centered clip People Mag has put up from the K8 4-0 episode.

http://www.people.com/article/kate-plus-eight-kate-gosselin-40th-birthday-dating-divorce-jon-gosselin?xid=rss-topheadlines&utm_source=Yesbananas+Internet+Entretenimento&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+people%2Fheadlines+%28PEOPLE.com%3A+Top+Headlines%29&utm_term=Celebridades%2C+TV%2C+fofoca%2C
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Watching that clip was like watching a Saturday Night Live parody of two drunk bimbos in a bar. Except they're not funny.

chefsummer #Leh said...

My idea of hell would be riding a mule up and down switchbacks all day long!
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I so hate riding over Lake Pontchartrain Causeway it's the thinnest bridge and I have to close my eyes.

chefsummer #Leh said...

I can't really ride or drive over any bridge that's over water..I just can't I always fear the worst.

I won't even get into a large swimming pool due to an indecent I almost drown as a kid,

AuntieAnn said...

Vanessa said... 125

So that night was sooo special and magical, it made her forget she has 8 kids??

====

Yeah that was a pretty revealing statement.

Don't worry Kate. Someday they'll all be out of your hair and they'll be saying the same about you.

What. An. Ungrateful. Bitch.

Can you imagine how loud the sheep would be bleating if Jon had said that?

Formerly Duped said...

chefsummer #Leh said... 138

I can't really ride or drive over any bridge that's over water..I just can't I always fear the worst.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

When I lived in Canada, I heard if you have this problem, you can get a police escort- maybe they drive you??- over a bridge. A friend of a friend went off a bridge due to black ice and naturally had this fear. Worth checking!

Tucker's Mom said...

chefsummer #Leh said... 137
My idea of hell would be riding a mule up and down switchbacks all day long!
______
I so hate riding over Lake Pontchartrain Causeway it's the thinnest bridge and I have to close my eyes.
********
That's a long one!
My kryptonite is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (not tunnel).

PA Dutch Mom said...

When I lived in Canada, I heard if you have this problem, you can get a police escort- maybe they drive you??- over a bridge.

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Yes, we have that here. You make a call and the police or "designated drivers" that they send will make sure you get over the bridge, either in their car, or your car. They will actually drive you over the bridge. My friend has an acute phobia of bridges and had to do this on a few occasions.

AuntieAnn said...

Sue_Buddy said... 136

Watching that clip was like watching a Saturday Night Live parody of two drunk bimbos in a bar. Except they're not funny.

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It was forced and oh so boring. Yawn.

I didn't think it was possible to fall asleep halfway through a two-minute clip, but it happened.

Susan1956 said...

http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/josh-duggar-jim-bob-duggar-lied-under-oath-civil-court-case

Hmmmm. Sorry, don't know how to make it clickable.

Also, on a certain FB page re: boycotting the Duggars, sounds like some people have contacted the State of Florida's as well as Arkansas' Department of Labor re: laws and permits for minor children working on television shows. The answer is that TLC is responsible for contacting them . . . basically, they have no obligation to seek out these shows. I can foresee problems for Jazz, TLC's new show. Wonder if Paul Petersen is aware of this?

PA Dutch Mom said...

Blech is right. Well, it did answer two questions--Deanna is 40--they are both turning 40 this year and Deanna is a new conduit for TFMJG to articulate her agenda and rewritten history.

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Yes. The people search website has Deanna in New York City listed as being 39 and the site I used is very accurate when it come to ages. Of course, they update it every year, even if someone is dead or alive! If you go to intelius, search Deanna Bell in New York, New York, it's number 10 on the listing that comes up. Age is listed as 39. Kate mentioned one time that she lives "in the city," and that's the only Deanna who is that age living in NYC.

Tucker's Mom said...

http://www.fishwrapper.com/post/2015/06/23/kate-gosselin-divorce-jon-plus-8-tlc-shows-pictures-photos-pics-videos/


Watching this, it appears they cleared out part of the restaurant for the Queen and her Deanna.
Deanna seems to know that her job is to buoy Kate up constantly, and be sure to maintain the tire pressure, which is to say, ego.
Kate doesn't seem to understand what Deanna means by personal goals.
Her kids to be best friends? Well, what choice do they have? They aren't being separated enough. They can play with their siblings or make up pretend friends.
As to getting asked if she's dating? Wow, does she protest too much. She's willingly offered to talk about dating and could easily shut it down. Or, just ignore it.

Again, how are these personal goals?
PS, kudos to Deanna for pulling her weight on that little dining chit chat session. She was well prepared with questions to ask.
I wonder if at any point during the Mexico trip, whether Kate will ask Deanna "what can I do for you?".

That relationship seems like it's mainly a one-way street. Must be exhausting for Deanna.
I'd feel sorry for her if the huge perks she gets didn't come at the expense of filming children.

Finally, Kate's still-you guessed it- doing it all alone!

Perhaps if she conceded the help she gets from hired staff to Jon, she wouldn't get hounded with questions about whether she's single!

chefsummer #Leh said...

That's a long one!
My kryptonite is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (not tunnel).
___

We can switch than you take bridges and I take the tunnels -).

Tucker's Mom said...

Oh, I thought she might shed a little tear when she said she almost forgets she has 8 kids. Not kids, but 8 kids.
Poor, poor Kite.

PA Dutch Mom said...

Really, could she be any more self-centered? Who the hell cares if she's dating?

&&&&&&&&&

Gladys and the six sheeple.

Kate wants people to ask her about dating. She's using reverse psychology. She keeps mentioning that she wants it to stop, hoping that it will generate interest in her potential suitors, thus fueling rumors and a plethora of tabloid articles about the men in her life.

chefsummer #Leh said...

Lucky for me I always have someone riding with me when I drive over a watery bridges.

redbird said...

AuntieAnn, she is very ungrateful, selfish and self-centered. She has to score at the top of every test a psych doctor could give her. She would be a walking diagnosis nightmare.

When TFW and pumpkinbottom were eating in the restaurant before they went to the bar they were salivating over the scallops and how good they were. I heard pb say that the scallops were much better tonight than they were the night before. So, when they got in the limo, they stayed that night and filmed the next day?

It is horrid that TFW has had more expensive food all these years. Salmon flown in from Norway for Emeril to cook. Organic cow for beef. The candy shipped from Europe for the kids. Katherine a chef cooking food for her at home. NOBU Kobe beef tips. Charm City Cakes.

Totally organic food in the heydays all on TLC's dime. There is no telling how many hungry children could of been fed at 5 cents a large cup serving of the protein mush that the starving kids in Africa get per day. Millions.



PA Dutch Mom said...

I thought she chickened out of the lighthouse. She looked high during the hot air balloon ride.

&&&&&&&

She did chicken out. Maybe there was more than one lighthouse, but on the one episode I saw, she waited at the bottom. I remember Jon let the kids walk around the outside on the top and she was freaking out.

getoftweeter said...

WOW! So Kate is saying (reading between the lines), that the last 5 years, minus the 39th year of her life according to Kate, cause it is sad, cause she will no longer be in her 30's anymore, was/is the best time of her life. WELL, Kate, if that is really truthful, then your whole marriage of 10 years was a SHAM!, you used Jon to get sperm to make kids. You tried to control Jon, to your bucket list thinking, forgetting that Jon is a person, he may not have had the balls to confront you, during the marriage, cause we all know most guys don't like to rock the boat, but after you made him look like a fool/degraded him/and abused him on TV, he grow some balls , and tried to put a stop to you. But, being the bitch/chicken shit, you are, you ran to TLC, and they embraced you with open arms, and almost castrate Jon, so you can get on with your bucket list, of exploiting the kids for your own self gain. And are still doing it.

Kate, you are one sick/twisted/confused/narcissist/asshole, just like Jon said you are.

redbird said...

To all the crafty ladies of the Veranda, if anyone needs ribbon, here is a good deal. 1K yds. for $19 reg. $60
10 spools with 100 yds. each.

http://www.dealgenius.com/10-rolls-assorted-fabric-ribbon-3-sizes-1-000-yards-per-box.html

I have bought a lot of things from dealgenius, they always have free shipping. They used to be called Chicago Liquidators and they have a store in Chicago.

Mel said...

Why does TFW always wear shapeless, ill-fitting sweaters in her couch interviews? Not only shapeless, but they usually barely go with her outfit.

She doesn't look put together in the least. Tacky, tacky, tacky.

Tucker's Mom said...

chefsummer #Leh said... 147
That's a long one!
My kryptonite is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (not tunnel).
___

We can switch than you take bridges and I take the tunnels -).
*****
Oh, I meant the Ches. Bay Bridge and not the Ches. Bay Bridge Tunnel.
I'm good with tunnels. No problemo ;-)

Sue_Buddy said...

AuntieAnn said... 143
It was forced and oh so boring. Yawn.

I didn't think it was possible to fall asleep halfway through a two-minute clip, but it happened.
:::::
LOL.

I clicked it off halfway through. My little gray cells (Hercule Poirot-speak) were beginning to explode.

Mel said...

She's not even fun to hate watch anymore. Boring as all get out.
I don't think she's said anything new in the last 5 years.

Tucker's Mom said...


I clicked it off halfway through. My little gray cells (Hercule Poirot-speak) were beginning to explode.
********
Kate's goal for 40 should be to string 5 sentences together without complaining, implying that her children are a burden or throwing Jon under the bus.
I know, it's like trying to explain algebra to a goat, but...

FlimsyFlamsy said...

There's one reason I bet the last 5 years may truly have been
TFW's happiest: her kids are away from her for 8 hours a day
at school. On the weekends they're with their dad, I bet they
easily spend more waking hours with him than they spend with
their mom over the whole school week. And surely they get more
attention, affection and approval when they're with their father.

Tucker's Mom said...

When asked about her personal goals by Deanna, Kate said nothing about improving herself.
How about becoming more patient? Co-parent better? Foster each child's personal interests? Learn photography (insert hobby), etc...
She went negative and became angry and agitated so quickly!

Over In TFW's County said...

Oh, I meant the Ches. Bay Bridge and not the Ches. Bay Bridge Tunnel.
I'm good with tunnels. No problemo ;-)

+++++++++++++

I'm good with bridges. Tunnels are a problem, especially the Lincoln Tunnel. Panic attack time! How are you in caves? lol!

Over In TFW's County said...

To all the crafty ladies of the Veranda, if anyone needs ribbon, here is a good deal. 1K yds. for $19 reg. $60
10 spools with 100 yds. each.

++++++++

Any deals on glue and glitter? Auntie always seems to be running out.

Let's throw tomatoes said...

Saw video. So Kate treasures having dinner with her makeup artist ( who is paid by TLC). And wants to forget her 8 kids. The 8 kids who gave or paid for: fake hair, little eye surgery, fake teeth, dermatologist, fake boobs, tummy tuck, LASIK, manicures/pedicures, eating at expensive restaurants, staying at expensive hotels, trips, clothes, shoes, jewelry, cars, big house, hobnobbing with celebrities, being on TV, housekeepers , never having to work again and Steve. If it wasn't for those kids she wouldn't be able to afford a cockroach taco!! What an ungrateful bitch! Jon, you picked a winner(snark). And TLC you really did pick a winner. Just your type.

Hope no one watches tonight. The whole Dugger debacle has taught us that TLC only cares about one thing and that is ratings. Period.

BTW, still limping around. After more then 6 weeks I haven't had an MRI and just recently got my meds approved, a gel that is suppose to help with inflammation and pain. Doesn't work, still hurts like shits. Doctor points finger at insurance company, insurance company points finger at doctor. I threaten insurance that I'm going to the hospital and have the knee surgery and they threaten me that they are not going to pay.
I guess I'm going to have to sue ( even though I'm not quite sure who) and I really like to use my time doing more constructive things. Damn!

AuntieAnn said...

She's sounds like a broken record. She only gets as far as the third note on the scale and gets stuck there.
Do, Re, Mi Mi Mi Mi Mi Mi Mi Mi...

Tucker's Mom said...

Mel said... 158
She's not even fun to hate watch anymore. Boring as all get out.
I don't think she's said anything new in the last 5 years.
June 23, 2015 at 11:42 AM
******
Yes, so true!
Hey, TLC here's how you can save a load of money. Just make a big Kate doll, pull the string, and film!
"I have 8 kids!"
"I do it all alone!"
"I deserve a break!"
"Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Can we sue?"

Tucker's Mom said...

How are you in caves? lol!
*****
No desire to find out!!

Mel said...

Tucker...you forgot to insert eye roll after every statement!

Mel said...

From the Child Advocacy Center of SD:

In 2014, of the 1,676 children served by child advocacy centers in South Dakota, 172 of the offenders were under the age of 18. Ninety-five percent of the victims knew their perpetrators.

So much for random transgender or gay/lesbian people molesting little kids in public bathrooms.

Like we've been saying all along, Mr. Duggar, statistics show that the biggest threat of molestation of little kids by far is from someone they already know. Usually a male authority figure.

Using your logic, Mr. Duggar, all male authority figures should be banned from public bathrooms and shower rooms, deprived of their voting rights, and taken out and shot.

http://www.argusleader.com/story/opinion/readers/2015/06/23/letter-responding-duggar-family-sexual-abuse-case/29170421/

Over In TFW's County said...

Tucker's Mom said... 167
How are you in caves? lol!
*****
No desire to find out!!

++++++++++++++++++

Although I can't do tunnels AT ALL, I am selective about caves. It depends on the cave. I can't handle the ones in PA, but I did enjoy Luray Caverns in Virginia. I vetoed the ones in the Caribbean and couldn't even think about exploring one in an underground boat. Go figure.

Sue_Buddy said...

Kate's goal for 40 should be to string 5 sentences together without complaining, implying that her children are a burden or throwing Jon under the bus.
::::::

That would eliminate her whole repertoire for those fascinating couch interviews. Good start!

chefsummer #Leh said...

Kate doll, pull the string, and film!
___

I think Milo would like a person blow up doll with fake balloons of her queen.

AuntieAnn said...

Any deals on glue and glitter? Auntie always seems to be running out.

====

I've been wasting a lot on all those stupid platitude plaques and sympathy cards the sheep keep ordering for poor wittel Schmoopy.

PatK said...

Other than TLC's own commercials for these Kate specials, along with online tabloid bots, there hasn't been the media tour circuit to promote these shows. Will this change if she's given an actual "season" next fall/winter from all the summer filming?

She must be quite disappointed she didn't get to be whisked away to NYC for the talk show circuit on these. Too bad, so sad.

Sue_Buddy said...

Ratings for Monday night cable are out: Kate didn't even make it to Top 100--lowest rated show on the list had 766,000 viewers, Teen Mom II Special.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/06/23/monday-cable-ratings-womens-world-cup-wins-night-love-hip-hop-atlanta-wwe-raw-major-crimes-devious-maids-the-fosters-more/420976/

chefsummer #Leh said...

I meant personal.

redbird said...

Let's throw tomatoes,

This is a gel, and you have to have a prescription and it is expensive. Maybe you can get a sample. This is very very good at relieving pain and inflammation.

Voltaren® Gel I hope you can get it and I hope it works for you.

prairiemary said...

Sue Buddy- so those numbers mean less than 766,000 people watched?

Susan1956 said...

Sue_Buddy said... 175

Ratings for Monday night cable are out: Kate didn't even make it to Top 100--lowest rated show on the list had 766,000 viewers, Teen Mom II Special.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/06/23/monday-cable-ratings-womens-world-cup-wins-night-love-hip-hop-atlanta-wwe-raw-major-crimes-devious-maids-the-fosters-more/420976/
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Well, that warms my heart:) Although if I'm reading the list right, cartoons and a show on the History Channel also beat the great Kate!

angie said...

So she didn't even crack the top 100?
LOL
--
just flipping channels, TLC is showing that crapfest again.
I don't watch TLC.
at all.
blech!!

Anonymous said...

Admin has a new thread.

-LIN-

Sue_Buddy said...

prairiemary said... 178
Sue Buddy- so those numbers mean less than 766,000 people watched?
:::::
Right. I expect more will watch the 40th birthday ego stroke extravaganza tonight.

Jane said...

NEW POST!

FlimsyFlamsy said...

PatK (#174) - good catch about TFW not making any of the
talk shows for her big event. Once the Duggars went down
a few weeks ago, she was probably counting on benefiting
somehow. Hence the giddy post-scandal tweets. But no
one even booked her to promote a brand new episode at a
lavish Mexican resort, in honor of her 40th birthday. Instead
she's stuck at home with her (shudder) 8 children. Not
necessarily spending any time with them, mind you, but
stuck with them. Tonight's tweetfest should be interesting!

Content Mom said...

I just want to say that early intervention is so critical. I hope that wherever this beautiful boy goes to school, he gets the appropriate services.

My son started at a fancy shmancy school very very similar to the G's and we had every intention of keeping him there through grade 12. He began in pre-school at 2 1/2 and by the end of kindergarten my gut told me something wasn't right. The school said he was fine. A bit slow in some areas, advanced in others, very quiet. But a mom knows, or should know. In our state, private schools don't offer testing and there are very few services - some extra help in reading and math is about it. I had my son tested privately and sure enough he had a learning disability. Had he been in public school, the testing would have been paid for. I moved him to the local public school where he had services throughout his education - extra time on tests, some tutoring (he does well when he "hears", not so well when he "sees"), etc. He went to one of the best colleges in the country and is a VP for a major firm. So there's hope. But it's so important to catch these issues early and then find the right people to intervene. Blessings to Collin and the other children.

Anonymous said...

http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/duggar-debts-lawsuits-revealed/

Here is the link to the Duggar liens and lawsuits. $14,000 in bad debt. There is a link to the actual court documents. Josh and Anna are in debt big time, too. Maybe this is why girl Duggar and Derrick are moving to Nepal to do missionary work. They set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for it, which makes sense if the family is in deep debt. What lying liars. Debt-free lifestyle - yeah right.

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