Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Discussion Thread: Kate Plus 8 "Kate's Advice"

Kate Plus 8

Kate's Advice10:00 PM on TLC, 1 hr 2 min 2016 TV-PG
Kate watches her younger self in clips from previous seasons and discusses her evolution as a mother and a person.

1515 sediments (sic) from readers:

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JoyinVirginia said...

Justin Time, I missed the St. Tony sighting!
Lydia, great idea for a drinking game! I watch old Perry Mason episodes on MeTV, most everyone on those shows are dead, but it's fun to spot the guest stars who later became famous. And fun fact, Barbara Hale who played Della Street is living and 93!

TLC stinks said...

I finally watched the Steve Harvey interview. It is as just as we have speculated. Steve Harvey asked him what does he believe Kate is really angry about. Jon said he and Kate worked well as a unit and brought in the ratings, but by quitting, Kate probably feels it ruined her opportunities in TV because now the ratings are much lower. No wonder she's been looking for a Jon substitute.

Jon also said they formally separated in June 2009 with the divorce final in Dec 2009. Meanwhile, TLC was airing shows of them still married but TLC made sure the tabloids ran stuff on him dating during the separation.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


TLC stinks (#197), yes, I think TFW is trying on her just-an-ordinary-mom persona again. She implied that "TON" of emails she got the other night (uh-huh, sure) was from other moms who related to her missteps and understood where she was coming from.


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I still don't know whether Kate invited moms to email her or they just felt compelled to contact her on their own accord.

If not, that's so bizarre. Why would moms suddenly start emailing her in droves to tell her about their experiences like it's some kind of support group?

I think the truth is she got like 2 emails.

Jamesvader1194 said...

@Admin i don't see any tweet where she invited her fans to email her about their experiences,unless she private message some of them to do it.If not then no idea why they all suddenly decided to email her now.

foxy said...

Why would fans have pictures of Kate et al in NYC when Ratclaws grabbed cameras and nobody was allowed to make eye contact with the Queen? That is so stupid, with everything being closed off to keep down the chaos and rioting around her.

AuntieAnn said...

She implied that "TON" of emails she got the other night (uh-huh, sure) was from other moms who related to her missteps and understood where she was coming from.

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Oh she's full of it. Her demographic is airheads under the age of 14. Either she's lying or - well, she's lying.

MikeB said...

Email is a dead medium with the people in her fanbase. They mostly use Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The ratio of tweets to emails would have to be 100:1 and I certainly didn't see a lot of tweets saying "you go girl, nobody else knows what we go through." She may have gotten ten emails from her most faithful fans.

reader said...

In Kate speak ton = 3. My thinking on the ton of emails remark, it was a pre-planned remark/tweet to accompany the episode.
Kate will forever be remembered for some horrible heartless moments, in fact many such moments! They are not going away. I imagine Kate, and Toady thought they could put a new spin on it, after watching hours of Mady's favorite YouTube stars reacting to their old videos. (Whoever suggested this I think was spot on.)
Thinking that if Kate could explain the events, she did not show an ounce of remorse, we would all now finally completely understand the situation. In the past when Kate was not waving the "Realist Reality" flag, she was preaching that editing made her look so bad...mmmhhhm..
Well here was her unique opportunity to explain the entire scene, the parts viewers missed, perhaps the pieces on the cutting room floor. She didn't clarify anything, didn't provide any broader context.
She complained more, how hard it was for her and not one single
regret.I would add they left out several of her worst moments.
And then after the showing, the icing on the cake, the last piece of the puzzle, Viewers, you will be convinced, because Kate just got a TON of empathetic emails (3)! Women from all over have done the same things!
See?! You were worried, child abuse, please...everyday moms, everywhere are reaching out! It's okay!
Shmoopey can't shed the past, the truth so she tries to put a spin on it ummm...many years later. Heck it works for those crazy kids on Youtube, screen in screen, looking back on how stupid it was to do the cinnamon challenge.
Yes I am certain the tons of emails from like Moms (funny lots of emails out of the blue....and only moms) was pre planned piece of rewriting history or at least our perception of it.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


Email is a dead medium with the people in her fanbase. They mostly use Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The ratio of tweets to emails would have to be 100:1 and I certainly didn't see a lot of tweets saying "you go girl, nobody else knows what we go through."

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Exxxxactly. Where are the correspodning tweets on twitter expressing the same? Few people contact celebs by email anymore. Why would they contact Kate by email when they can easily do it on twitter and get instant gratification?

I just find it impossible to believe that suddenly droves of people came out of the woodworks, dusted off their email accounts and felt compelled to type out "Dear Kate".

And Deanna is accusing Jon of lying?

It seems to me both Kate and Deanna have suddenly gotten the idea that public response to the show is important and both of them are either trying to drum up support and buzz or exaggerating what little buzz they received. Pathetic.

TLC stinks said...

Somebody at TLC made the call to bring Jon down and stand behind Kate. Doesn't that person or persons look ridiculous considering what a failure she has turned out as a media sensation with high ratings?

She grabs at straws looking for a mate to match the same dynamic she had with Jon (nice going, Jeff, or you would have been emasculated in front of the world). I hope by now Vann has watched some of the old shows to see what Jon had to put up with. Isn't it funny how Deanna said she found someone who had never watched the show? I believe her. Vann would never watch such nonsense but he should have done his due diligence and watched before he signed anything. I really do not believe they've gone on to date. Kate likes to tease and she's not going to admit the guy did not fall in love with her at first sight. He's not a young 20-something like Jon was.

TLC stinks said...

If Deanna were prettier than Kate, she'd be long gone. Eventually Kate will wring whatever she can out of her and then she'll be cast aside. Kate, as producer, is using Deanna as her sidekick (because Kate cannot carry the show as the only adult) regardless of how unprofessional it is for Deanna to imbed herself in the Gosselin's life. Unless TLC has made some deal with her, she is risking her freelance career.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Admin (#9), I think the lower ratings spooked TFW. Here she'd tweeted that it was her FAVORITE episode of all, and the numbers were disappointing. So she oh-so-cleverly came up
with a scheme to make it seem like there was a groundswell of support from mothers all over the world, cheering her on. Heifer, please.

Wowser said...

Actually, I think the rehashing of bad moments may backfire on her. She used it so she could "show reflection and change" but all I think it did was refresh people's minds of what a crazy tyrant she is....except the butt sniffers like Milo...Kate's shit will always smell sweet to her.

TLC stinks said...

I think the reason you would drum up buzz is to convince TLC the show is worth airing. It could be TLC has only agreed to one more "season". Surely they have new shows in their lineup that would do better and finally cut the cord. The whole looking back and rewriting history episode was pure deflection. I think Kate's reputation has hurt her chances to continue filming ad infinitum and she knows it. TLC is the ONLY network that will air her and when they say good-bye, it's over. I think she's scared.

TLC stinks said...

What was implied in the Steve Harvey interview was that Jon was offered incentive (money) to stay in the marriage. Kate is probably pissed at him about walking away from that too. Proves what a dishonest corporation it is and now you really should believe anything they air for reality shows.

Mel said...

If Deanna were prettier than Kate, she'd be long gone.

Yep. She wouldn't have been there to start with. Can't have anyone outshining the queen.

I really think Deanna is close to outliving her usefulness anyway.

The toady is good until they start thinking they're an equal celebrity to TFW, and then they're gone. And I think Deanna is getting close to that line.

She's starting to think that she's a celebrity herself. And we can't have that.

Mel said...

I think TFW missed the boat with the flashback episode.

What she should have done was added out-takes, or things that were cut.
There has to be plenty of unseen footage available. Why not entice viewers with some of that?

TLC should put together a few episodes of that. They'd get tons of viewers.

Math Girl said...

Mel said... 16
I think TFW missed the boat with the flashback episode.

What she should have done was added out-takes, or things that were cut.
There has to be plenty of unseen footage available. Why not entice viewers with some of that?

TLC should put together a few episodes of that. They'd get tons of viewers.
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I would be surprised it they keep outtake footage forever. If they do, it's probably just as raw footage, and combing through it for something usable would be a nightmare.

This is just my opinion/speculation; I don't have any insider knowledge. Can someone with some knowledge of the industry comment on this?

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Mel (#17), don't be surprised if TFW and Deanna
read your idea here, and suddenly have a "brainstorm" to do an unseen footage clip show!

I agree -- Deanna's clock may be ticking. She seems a wee bit too comfortable with her new-found psuedo-celebrity status. Curb-kickin' time might come sooner rather than later.

Math Girl said...

A BC couple has been convicted of assault for hitting their 14-year-old daughter on the buttocks. They used objects for the "spanking" because they believe the hand should be reserved for love.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/spanking-over-nude-snapchat-photo-leads-to-assault-conviction-for-parents-1.3424108

TLC stinks said...

Uh, oh Mel. That's a good idea EXCEPT the out-takes must have been even worse than what was aired. And there is the possibility that all the out-takes are long gone.

TLC stinks said...

(15) NOT believe anything they air.

jamezvader1194 said...

@TLC stinks the thing is,she's lucky the little couple came back and she got pushed to 10pm because none of her specials before them got over a million views.I hoped TLC took that into account.Im with you on that TLC is going to give it 1 more season and if she's really losing more viewers.I don't see many of the specials that may come out this year are going to get over a million.Maybe 1 or 2.At least im hoping.

AnnieD said...

The fact that Kate still referred to the young man who tried to coax her to jump off the tower as "Mr. Skywalk Man" says it all. She hasn't changed a bit. She's as rude, condescending, disrespectful and disingenous as ever. Did I miss anything?

jamezvader1194 said...

If Deanna does get kicked to the curb and if she calls Kate a bad mother.Will Gladys then call her a liar after all the things Deena said the other day?Will she give her the cold shoulder and stop the bestie act like she does for both Kate and Jamie.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


I would be surprised it they keep outtake footage forever. If they do, it's probably just as raw footage, and combing through it for something usable would be a nightmare.


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Mel is right it would make for much better clip episodes. It's possible they still archive all their unused footage especially since it's all digital now so they don't need a lot of storage space to archive unused footage.

What would cost a ton of money though is paying editors to sit in an editing bay and go through hundreds of hours of footage to pull out new usable clips.

It's good TV, but it's probably too expensive.

I was going to make a joke about unused footage--ask Blankinship he probably knows where it is. Too much?

Mel said...

I agree -- Deanna's clock may be ticking. She seems a wee bit too comfortable with her new-found psuedo-celebrity status.

Yep. That's the kiss of death.

We should should start a poll for how long before she's Jodi-ized.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


A BC couple has been convicted of assault for hitting their 14-year-old daughter on the buttocks. They used objects for the "spanking" because they believe the hand should be reserved for love.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/spanking-over-nude-snapchat-photo-leads-to-assault-conviction-for-parents-1.3424108


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For better or worse California is trending the other way. Physical disipline is allowed as long as it's for genuine disipline and you can hit your child with objects.

A case just came out a few weeks ago saying it's fine and dandy to beat a child with a sandal.

The trial judge who handled that case, a woman I know and have appeared in front of, understandably felt that hitting a child with a sandal was wrong. The Court of Appeal said how you personally feel about sandals is irrelevant.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I could be wrong though. Deanna is not attractive. She's kind of pasty looking with a rabbit face.


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And she's frumpy, school marm, dressing in long skirts and other Duggar type outfits. She's a head scratcher. Any makeup artist I've ever met or seen was so hip.

fidosmommy said...

Re: the TONS of emails. Good call that emails are a dead medium.

Besides, they are not public. They are private. Therefore doubters can't go look them up and check them out. Hence, Kate decided she got TONS of those.

Math Girl said...


Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 28

For better or worse California is trending the other way. Physical disipline is allowed as long as it's for genuine disipline and you can hit your child with objects.

A case just came out a few weeks ago saying it's fine and dandy to beat a child with a sandal.

The trial judge who handled that case, a woman I know and have appeared in front of, understandably felt that hitting a child with a sandal was wrong. The Court of Appeal said how you personally feel about sandals is irrelevant.
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The guilty verdict was not because of the object; I just thought that it was really strange to think that hitting with an object is better womehow than hitting with a hand. To me it's worse.

The conviction was because there is a specific exemption to the assault laws for "spanking", and to get the exemption you must meet two criteria: (1) child between 2 and 12 years of age and (2) spanking done for educative or corrective purposes, not as punishment. This case failed on both criteria, though the second is a bit subjective.

Somewhere In Time said...

jamezvader1194 said... 25
If Deanna does get kicked to the curb and if she calls Kate a bad mother.Will Gladys then call her a liar after all the things Deena said the other day?Will she give her the cold shoulder and stop the bestie act like she does for both Kate and Jamie.

That's a no-brainer. Gladys will swing in whatever way that puts Kate into the perfect woman status. If Deanna changes course, yes indeed Gladys will trash her and throw her to the wolves.

fidosmommy said...

And she's frumpy, school marm, dressing in long skirts and other Duggar type outfits.

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Just a friendly comment. Some women (like me)
wear long skirts and pants exclusively because of
defective or unattractive legs. For me it is the
purple skin and hard scaling of venous stasis that I don't want on display. It looks like I have psoriasis
but it's a byproduct of my heart failure. Deanna may have really bad vericose veins or need to wear wraps on her legs for some reason. I'm hoping Deanna's choice of long skirts is just because she hates shaving her legs or just likes that style, but that's not the case for many, many women. Long skirts and pants are a godsend to us.

Sherry Baby said...

If not, that's so bizarre. Why would moms suddenly start emailing her in droves to tell her about their experiences like it's some kind of support group?
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Why in the world would Kate care about the experiences of strangers? She wouldn't! Think about how many times Milo or some of her die-hards had to remind her that they e-mailed her or DMed her and she never acknowledged it.

Kate doesn't give a darn about what other parents go through. Now, if they said they sent her a gift card, that might be enough for the spirit to move her and check her mail. Can you imagine Kate sitting down and going through stories from her fans? Too funny! Is Nicole's book still on her nightstand?

Rhymes with Witch said...

Too funny! Is Nicole's book still on her nightstand? 34

Was it ever, really?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


It's comments like these that continually reinforce the fact that this blog is comprised primarily of assholes.


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I think it's quite a stretch to say it's an asshole comment to remark about someone's choice of clothing. She's chosen to put herself on TV, people are going to remark about your outfit as they see fit. I don't see how that's off limits or inappropriate.

Do you ever read a magazine that talks about best and worst dressed? I guess you're an asshole then.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I wonder if Kate got tons of fan mail too, stacked up taller than the snow drifts.

All This Is That said...

It's comments like these that continually reinforce the fact that this blog is comprised primarily of assholes

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If one comments on this blog, then isn't that person one who comprises the blog (even though they rarely comment, and therefore is also an a^^hole? The fact that "continually" is part of that observation means that the person is no stranger here.

In fact, why would anyone even bother to read or comment on a blog comprised of a^^holes? I would think that the person would be above all of that.

Why don't these people go and play in their own sandbox? It just reinforces that fact that they are s**t stirrers and bored with ones of their own kind.

TLC stinks said...

Personally, I do not think Deanna dresses frumpy. She wore a nice dress, better than Kate, on the NY blind date. In Kate's world, nobody should get more attention than Kate. If Deanna were a hot thing, very chic, she would not be allowed on camera.

rainbowsandunicorns said...

Too funny! Is Nicole's book still on her nightstand? 34

Was it ever, really?

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Well, of course it was. Kate said it was next on her list to read, and Kate never lies.

dennidon'tlikekate said...

if this last episode was Kate's 'mea culpa' she certainly didn't include any cringe-worthy moments of her chewing on John's derriere….. so it was just manufactured, draw some bad moments out of the hat, of her with the kids…..but she should have acknowledged how badly she treated her husband way back then (and continues to do so as her ex-husband) too.

Over And Out said...

I think it's quite a stretch to say it's an asshole comment to remark about someone's choice of clothing.

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The person didn't say that the comments are asshole comments, but rather that the people who comprise this blog are assholes.

If bloggers here have this distinction, then it would seem that many of Kate's twitter sheeple are so low that the great whale on the bottom of the ocean is like a shooting star to their eyes. Some of the assholery over there puts them in a category all their own. Or is it assholerish? If asshole is a noun, then is assholerish an adjective or adverb? I guess the adverb would be assholerly. I'll have to mull that one over. Is assholery a synonym or antonym of tomfoolery?

Speaking of which, did Kate ever have that stick removed?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


You're conveniently leaving out the fact that the OP made nasty comments about her physical appearance


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I didn't conveniently leave out anything. You included my comment in your asshole reference, and so I was responding as to my comment. If you didn't mean to include my comment then you should have left it off. But since you did, I'm responding to that piece of it. See how that works? If the other poster wishes to address you about **her** comment she may do so, but that's between the two of you.

Speaking of convenient, you conveniently left out the context of the comments about Deanna's looks. The context was speculation that Kate conveniently has selected a friend to be her toady who is not as pretty as her or dresses as nice, Kate, and therefore, not a threat. It's been proven some insecure women will only maintain strong friendships with those less threatening than them, whether in looks or other areas. It's a relevant discussion. You may disagree with that point, but we have every right to discuss the point. Her looks were conveniently relevant to the conversation.

It's all very convenient in the end.

fidosmommy said...

Re: Kate and some rivalry with Deanna.

Lucille Ball was not happy that Vivian Vance was a lovely, slim woman. It went into Vance's contract that she had to carry an extra 10 pounds of weight.
It was decided to make her wear housedresses most of the time while Lucy wore really nice clothes around her apartment. Yes, Lucy wanted to be the prettiest.

Warmth Of The Sun said...

Maybe Deanna's style is vintage NYC, down in the village coffee houses. The last time I was in the city, I noticed that quite a few people dressed like that. It could be a revival of sorts, a Woodstock kind of thing. Does she have a lava lamp, strappy sandals, Birkenstock and love beads?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

You implicitly AGREED with the comment

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Oh so now you're mad because I implicitly agreed with something. LOL! I didn't implicitly agree with anything. I haven't the first clue what you're talking about. I made my own independent comment about Deanna's bohemian style.

Posters will tell you, when I agree I'm clear. Wouldn't you know it, I say, "I agree"!!

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Before my time, but it was told quite clearly to me my narcissist went on a campaign to get someone kicked off their show, a pretty major character, because they couldn't stand they were just as beautiful and popular. Of course they had some other convoluted reason why they had to go, but the real reason was jealousy.

Apparently it took a couple years but eventually said character "moved away." I mean, I get it. I guess.

Anonymous said...

Somebody new here calling me an *asshole*? And they think I haven't heard THAT before? They must do much better than that to even slightly ruffle my feathers!

Phreddie

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Oh yes, the Lucy-Ethel thing is a very well known and famous example of the star unable to handle other women.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...



Person A: Blah, blah, blah...
Person B: And...blah, blah, blah

The "and" that began your post indicates agreement.

^^^^

WHAT?

redbird said...

Mel said... 27
I agree -- Deanna's clock may be ticking. She seems a wee bit too comfortable with her new-found psuedo-celebrity status.

Yep. That's the kiss of death.

We should should start a poll for how long before she's Jodi-ized.

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Jodi-ized?

How about Jodi-hit the Roadie!

AuntieAnn said...

Person A: Blah, blah, blah...
Person B: And...blah, blah, blah

The "and" that began your post indicates agreement.

^^^^

WHAT?

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"And" is the new "I agree" ? lol! Who is this schmuck?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...



"And" is the new "I agree" ? lol!


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And!!!

(That means, agreed)

jamezvader1194 said...

@Admin if the person who's bothering you is a Kate fan complaining about how you only allow "hater"comments though.Don't they have the Bullyville website they can go to which doesn't allow any negative Kate comments on there?

AuntieAnn said...

And!!!

(That means, agreed)

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This oughta be fun. One question - Are the two words interchangeable? If and is agree is agree used where and used to be?

Lynne In RI said...

AuntieAnn (52):
"And" is the new "I agree" ? lol! Who is this schmuck?"

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Yes, like orange is the new black.

What about those on here who have PhDs with the D? Do they also exhibit a$$holerism or are they exempt?

Rainbirdie said...

It's amazing to me that in the Kate Gosselin alternative reality world, a parent not giving a kid a xmas gift is considered so much worse than the other parent whipping a toddler into a crib by his hair...

Sheepless In Seattle said...

"But" means that you don't agree.

What about the other conjunctions? Does "or" mean that you agree or disagree?

AuntieAnn said...

What about those on here who have PhDs with the D? Do they also exhibit a$$holerism or are they exempt?

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No. They have to and to it like everyone else.

AuntieAnn said...

"But" means that you don't agree.

What about the other conjunctions? Does "or" mean that you agree or disagree?

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Never mind or I'm worried about if.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Yes, like orange is the new black.

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Speaking of which, guess who I saw at the Farmer's Market?

Vee!!!

Like an idiot, it took me forever to place her. I kept thinking, no, it's not How to Get away with Murder chick. It finally clicked.

She had her daughter with her, about 10, on one of those hover boards. Vee's a good mom who had her in a helmet and ever nook and crannie padded up, lol.

Oh, and no one was approaching them or bothering them. Not even a picture, although it was clear people recognized her.

Sheepless In Seattle said...

This oughta be fun. One question - Are the two words interchangeable? If and is agree is agree used where and used to be?

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Who's on first?

What do we do with "in agreeance"...

fidosmommy said...

What do we do with "in agreeance"...

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Ha!

How about "Aaaaaand......", meaning "exactly right! Whoot whoot! Couldn't be righter!"

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

I think that I will sit on the preacher's deck and reflect on this:

“Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall AGREE on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them..."

swingsandroundabouts said...

Don't rain on my parade.

βέƦẙḽ Dṏṽ the Smartass Rabbi
Feb 8, 2015
Rain [10w]

There's more assholes raining on parades than marching in them.


reader said...

These alienated children learned at a very early age to say what shmoopey wants to hear or say nothing. I don't think I've ever witnessed a mother yelling at toddlers in diapers, really yelling, putting fear into them. No I don't ever recall seeing such behavior. And so we know it continued. In my mind that is where the alienation began. Don't upset Mommy. So then the loving, nurturing peacemaking parent is gone.
They repeatedly here about losing the lifestyle if they don't keep working (all of America did). God, I shudder to imagine what those children have heard and felt. Kids need structure and stability. How often were they reminded that only shmoopey could provide that, "Everyone else has left."
Again, day by day, conversation by awful conversation, you learn Daddy's phone calls are bad, can't be left alone talking to him....on and on, I'm sure this is just the tip of the iceberg.
What was that house like during the lawsuit?!!
So she has groomed them, conditioned them, brainwashed them.
And that visitor who mommy hates, who comes to pick you up and take you away from the mansion and pool, isn't allowed past the gate, like the workers are.
They've seen what Mommy does with adults who speak against her, even Grandma and Pop, they are shunned or sued. Do you think she keeps her tantrums quiet?
So are they going to tell mommy's current paid bff ( and I suspect to a degree Mady's) that they disagree with her, or praise their father?
Without a doubt they learned years ago not to speak a single word about Jon, or Beth, or Aunt Jodi, or Uncle Kevin, or Aunt Kendra, or.....

redbird said...

fidosmommy said... 44
Re: Kate and some rivalry with Deanna.

Lucille Ball was not happy that Vivian Vance was a lovely, slim woman. It went into Vance's contract that she had to carry an extra 10 pounds of weight.
It was decided to make her wear housedresses most of the time while Lucy wore really nice clothes around her apartment. Yes, Lucy wanted to be the prettiest.

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Here is the last talk show appearance of Lucille and Vivian. They were on the Dinah Shore show 40 years ago. Vivian brought a copy of her contract and read the fine points. Funny!

L and V just took over. Diana barely got a word in.

redbird said...

fidosmommy said... 44
Re: Kate and some rivalry with Deanna.

Lucille Ball was not happy that Vivian Vance was a lovely, slim woman. It went into Vance's contract that she had to carry an extra 10 pounds of weight.
It was decided to make her wear housedresses most of the time while Lucy wore really nice clothes around her apartment. Yes, Lucy wanted to be the prettiest.

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Here is when Lucille and Vivian was on The Dinah Shore show 40 years ago.

https://youtu.be/ZiBPrCM9k5k

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Reader (#66), thanks for painting the bleak picture I suspect is pretty accurate. TFW can't con me into thinking that's a happy household, no matter what magic the TLC editors attempt. Mom bakes for the garbage man, but Dad isn't allowed on the property?

redbird said...

reader, (66) great post.

We don't know the depth of the mental abuse that beast has spewed onto them that they had to soak up. I saw the clip of the cooking contest. I only saw just enough to see the boys. They looked checked out, bored, zombie.

Mady and Cara talking on the couch about it was terrible. I think Mady and Cara, but mostly Mady, has her mother on a short leash about filming and the rewards she reaps of the bribery she receives for doing it.

TFW is reaping what she has sown by bragging that found their currency and it is backfiring on her. Because the older they get, the more she is going to have to hustle to get it.

redbird said...

Song parody about the twitter fest the other night.

I said upside down
You're telling on me
You're giving information instinctively
Around and round you're telling on me

Upside down
Girl, you twittering telling on me
Insider info
And round and round

Let's turn this timeline
Upside down
Girl, you killing me
Round and Round

Instinctively you give to me
The narc rush that I need
I cherish the moments with you
Disrespectfully to Jon I see
I'm aware that your tweeting
When no one even says diddly to me!

TLC stinks said...

I've been called some very nasty names on another blog. They need to look in the mirror.

I think, and hope, that next season is the final season. Kate has failed to draw in the ratings from the heyday. It would make for a nice wrap up to celebrate the twins turning 16 ( both are not likeable and it will just get worse) and end the show for good. It takes time when new management takes over to shake things up so I hope there is pressure for TLC talent search team to find fresh shows.

I think it is pretty damn funny (and karma) that she plotted the Jeff Prescott boyfriend scenario to continue filming and it fell apart. The blind date attempt fell flat. Jon is correct. It was the interplay between him and Kate that worked because despite of their tiffs, they were a parental unit and supposedly committed to each other. That is what people related to. I know I did. I loved watching them taking care of eight young kids. and the key here is eight YOUNG kids, not immature 11 year olds or sassy teens.

My husband and always see couples with adorable babies and toddler and exclaim "how cute". Then we say to ourselves, "enjoy it while you can".

LaLaLandNoMore said...

The TFW fiasco show has always been just that. Nothing makes sense because we do not have the truth. All of this facing the camera and talking endlessly about how "you" have evolved is called self-promotion in my book. Makes the person look even worse. We were taught in my early years to let others "brag" on us, not on ourselves. I cannot stand the sound of her voice. I do not believe for a minute that the yelling, cursing, fit throwing by the mother has stopped. Her frustrations are still there and as she ages will grow worse. The money will only buy so much happiness. At some point, we must find it within. I agree, reader, with your latest offering. Those kids are on a shorter and shorter lead rope. Not good in my view. Mommy has jealousy issues, kids. Not healthy.

kia Ora said...

I agree with you (and others) reader, and as we can see by the Sky Tower incident where she claimed she was going back into the building and Steve said something like...just do it...and on the mobile home where he was asking others to just go with the flow and move....he is trying to deactivate a situation that is going to get worse, and it did. If we can read her I'm sure he has her well sussed out.

LaLaLandNoMore said...

Another thing, TFW would have helped her own image by making sure Jon was greeted at the front door by smiling children (all 8) for the custody exchange. Poor, pitiful act only works for a short time, TFW. At least until public sees through it. Anyone who watched the old shows, caught on quickly. Keeping this wait at the gate business and not taking all of the children for visitation, makes TFW look sooooooo bad, not Jon. Now we certainly get the "Mine all mine." Applies to land and children.

Tucker's Mom said...

Mommy has jealousy issues, kids. Not healthy.

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I agree. The sheeple will never see it, or admit it, but I do think Kate is jealous of Jon.
She can act all devil-may-care, and scoff at his dating life, but I think she still has feelings for him. The fact is, when you are O-V-E-R your ex, you nothing him/her.
Kate does not nothing Jon.
Also, she is still very angry with him. How dare he deign to leave her? I'm betting Kate thought Jon would never have the balls to actually go: leave her AND the show.

I wish Steve Harvey would have picked up on the fact that Jon is STILL not allowed on that property. When Jon mentioned picking the kids up at the gate, it told everyone that Kate is still an angry bitch who makes her kids schlep up and down the driveway because she's too petty to allow Jon (who does all the transporting) on the compound.
I don't know why she's never been held accountable for making Jon do all the work.

Tucker's Mom said...

eeping this wait at the gate business and not taking all of the children for visitation, makes TFW look sooooooo bad, not Jon. Now we certainly get the "Mine all mine." Applies to land and children.
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I just posted about the same thing. How does no one pick up on Kate's pettiness? That she does't pull her weight when it comes to getting the kids to Jon? That she isn't doing everything she can to facilitate ALL of her kids seeing their father?
As a mother, you don't throw your hands up in the air when a child refuses to see their father. Not after a f*cking year and a half!

TLC stinks said...

Mady knows plenty. She'll get a nice car for Sweet 16. A vacay too.

FYI said...

Looks like they will be filming at Costco.

xxxxxx@xxxxx · 3h3 hours ago
Morning! Big day At work....they will be filming Kate plus 8...catch me on the show 🙌🏻😊

This tweeter lives in PA and works at Costco. Back in December she tweeted:

xxxxxx‏@xxxxxxx · 22 Dec 2015
Morning texts from mom be like " ju does Costco sale peanut oil" lol mom we sale everything 🙌🏻

reader said...

FlimsyFlamsy....
"Mom bakes for the garbage man, but Dad isn't allowed on the property?"

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I agree implicitly. And, that bleak picture, I'm preaching to the hair here, aren't I? The fans, especially the sheep have such a tiny attention span, and see everything through Kate's really good bra. They keep naming, or is it baaaing, that "Kate follows court orders," then Toady adds her intimate knowledge of the children's wants and my head explodes, so I run to the veranda, and find cool like minded thinkers.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

TLC stinks (#76), yeah, these girls are gonna make out like bandits for their Sweet 16. Car, trip...maybe a VIP concert experience out of state? Bet potential chaperones TFW and Deanna are brainstorming as we speak.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

LaLaLandNoMore (#75), yes, TFW really could have done herself a favor by not being such a shrew.
To have this much acrimony so many years after the divorce makes her look terribly immature. And knowing what we now know about her keeping kids from their father makes her seem cruel to boot.

Kylie said...

TLC Stinks, I agree the other blog does rag on you a lot. Just keep in mind who they love and that they are the ones who are a blog dedicated to reading every single comment here, taking it back over to their blog and dissecting it. And then they claim we have no lives. Assholes is a kind word for who and what they are.

redbird said...

TLC stinks said... 76
Mady knows plenty. She'll get a nice car for Sweet 16. A vacay too.

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I can see it now. A luxury car dealership that is located on the beach in a beautiful country.

Even though Mady said she hated going to the beach, she will sacrifice and go because she wants the reward. An expensive new car.

Ingrid said...

xxxxxxxxxx
@Kateplusmy8 @mumlvs2run @TLC I SEE YOU AT COSTCO

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Filming today maybe???

GiGi said...

Looks like they might be filming at COSCO today. Someone has spotted them.

TLC stinks said...

The house is in Kate's name. If Jon were to enter the property without her permission, she could claim he was trespassing. Most likely it's something they have mutually agreed to, otherwise it would be disruptive to drive the kids to a neutral spot to transfer them to the other parent. This happens often in divorces (FYI, sheeple).

LaLaLandNoMore said...

TLC stinks, that is priceless! Agree with everything you said about Mady. Remember, your prediction will no doubt be filmed. The 8 have been taught by example to be entitled, selfish, unlovely people. Jon is their "best hope." Sad, truly sad.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...



Is this really what we are doing? Comparing 2 women and their looks? It is assholey. It is petty and so unkind.


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Nope, that wasn't what we were doing at all. I do not care what someone looks like. I don't care if Deanna is the most beautiful woman in the world or ugly as sin. What was said, was that Kate has sought out a toady who is not as threatening to her. It was a simple observation. Nothing more nothing less.

Somewhere In Time said...

joey minaj ‏@itstheweezy 23m23 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 @mumlvs2run @TLC I SEE YOU AT COSTCO

Tucker's Mom said...

TLC stinks said... 79
The house is in Kate's name. If Jon were to enter the property without her permission, she could claim he was trespassing. Most likely it's something they have mutually agreed to, otherwise it would be disruptive to drive the kids to a neutral spot to transfer them to the other parent. This happens often in divorces (FYI, sheeple).
January 30, 2016 at 8:51 AM
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I can't believe Kate still doesn't permit Jon to enter. It's a sad reminder of their acrimony every time the kids have to make that perp walk.

Sounds like the kiddos are back to work already. Well, hell, they had a couple months off, so, time to earn their keep again.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Are the kids at Costco with her? Because after a full week of school and homework, there's nothing children like better than being stared in a crowded store like circus monkeys, while a director choreographs their every step. Much more fun than spending time with their poor, hapless, deadbeat dad!

FYI said...

More confirmation they're filming at Costco:

xxxxx‏@xxxxxx· 1m1 minute ago
thought they were filming a commercial at Costco but it was freaking Kate plus 8

reader said...

Early on my close friend met her husband at a restaurant parking lot half way between each home. After about 2 years time things were much more relaxed. They have been to one another's homes. She has a huge driveway and the base serves as a basketball court. Dad, her ex, has come over to play. Happiest healthiest exes I know.

Jamesvader1194 said...

@TLC stinks you could be right.I do NOT see those girls getting there own spinoff shows like the duggar girls,though they aren't interesting,i don't see them wanting to do their own series.There's no way Kate could use the threat,"if we don't film,we'll lose everything on them.

fidosmommy said...

Sounds like the kiddos are back to work already. Well, hell, they had a couple months off, so, time to earn their keep again.

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What does Mommy Kate need now?

Jamesvader1194 said...

I honestly think IF were all somehow wrong about Kate and the fans were right.In my opinion nothing would make sense.You mean the fans conspiracy that everyone who has ever spoke out(back then to now and who knows who else will)all just wanted to "attack"a poor struggling mom of 8?Jodi,kevin,beth,kendra,jon,nannies,film crew,ashley and much more.Nah i just don't see that happening.I don't see any of those kids would be thanking Kate and calling all the people i listed liars who just wanted to attack "mommy"

reader said...

Most of the couples I've known did child transfer in parking lots, convenient to both parents. Not much conversation but face to face. Of course not always possible. But seriously after SIX YEARS, Dad who must always pickup on the outside of the locked gate, never knowing...well that's just bs.

Tucker's Mom said...

FlimsyFlamsy said... 92
Are the kids at Costco with her? Because after a full week of school and homework, there's nothing children like better than being stared in a crowded store like circus monkeys, while a director choreographs their every step. Much more fun than spending time with their poor, hapless, deadbeat dad!
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Yup. Kate's back to filming the crap out o the kids whenever they're in her custody.
Thank God they have privacy wen they're with Jon.
Sorry, kids. No sports or friends for you.

Tucker's Mom said...

reader said... 94
Early on my close friend met her husband at a restaurant parking lot half way between each home. After about 2 years time things were much more relaxed. They have been to one another's homes. She has a huge driveway and the base serves as a basketball court. Dad, her ex, has come over to play. Happiest healthiest exes I know.
January 30, 2016 at 9:27 AM
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How has Kate gotten off doing ZERO work transporting her kids for visitation?
I don't know how she gets away with it.

Midnight Madness said...

Hannah Smith ‏@square_mouth 42m42 minutes ago
my mom saw Kate Gosselin at Costco this morning

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Wow. What a monumental event, something to remember for the rest of your life! Don't tell me that they didn't shut down the entire store just for Kate? How can that be?

FYI said...

So far I haven't seen any mention that the kids are with Kate filming. The tweets I've seen just mention Kate, or the name of the show. So there's no proof yet that the kids are with her filming.

These are the tweets I've seen so far:

xxxxx‏@xxxxxxx · 10m10 minutes ago
when i was at a grocery store today, kate plus 8 was there and i was taking so many videos of her and i got yelled at oops

xxxxxx‏@xxxxxxx · 40m40 minutes ago
Just saw Kate Plus 8 filming in Costco. Kept me from samples for a minute so not happy.

xxxx@xxxxx · 57m57 minutes ago
thought they were filming a commercial at Costco but it was freaking Kate plus 8

xxxxx‏@xxxxxx__ · 5h5 hours ago
Morning! Big day At work....they will be filming Kate plus 8...catch me on the show 🙌🏻😊

xxxxxx‏@xxxxxxx · 55m55 minutes ago
my mom saw Kate Gosselin at Costco this morning

xxxxxx‏@xxxxxx · 2h2 hours ago
@Kateplusmy8 @mumlvs2run @TLC I SEE YOU AT COSTCO

Unless someone mentions the kids being there or they post a picture of the kids filming, we really don't know if the kids are with Kate.

Although it seems like Steve may be there considering the first tweet I posted.





TLC stinks said...

This Costco visit will be filmed out of order. This will be Snowmaggdon prep; so they be ready to be stuck at home but it will be playtime which was already filmed days ago. Kate building a mama snow woman with EIGHT snow babies produced by her kids. LOL. I believe it! Gee, they could even fake her losing electricity just like she pretended that she did not know where the light switches were in their FL condo so she had to use her phone's flashlight!

Will we see Kate whip out her Costco gift cards or will she be more discreet this time? Gawd, so predictable.

Yep, the realist reality show ever.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I had assumed when people say Kate Plus 8 that literally means the plus eight, i.e. the kids, but now I'm realizing they're calling Kate that. I think it's funny that many people apparently refer to Kate herself as "Kate Plus 8."

Heh.

Tucker's Mom said...

WTF? Who yelled at the person taking video?

TLC stinks said...

I could see her filming at Costco by herself prepping for the storm. The show is all about her anyway. Maybe Mady and Cara told her to FU.

AuntieAnn said...

What does Mommy Kate need now?

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Oh she'll think of some vacation spot and an addition or two to the mcmansion. The disgusting thing is she's a millionaire and still grifting groceries. So much for 'Feeding America' and giving back. She ought to be ashamed of herself.

And we're criticized for talking about Deanna? What a joke. Kate could rob a food bank and her supporters would say 'well she has eight kids to feed' and then look the other way.

Tucker's Mom said...

magearwig ‏@magearwig 7m7 minutes ago
Eating lunch w/Kate Gosselin and all 8 kids
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Of course all the kids are working. Time for lunch on TLC's dime. I hope they get to order their own sandwich (and chew with their mouths closed).

FYI said...

Another spotting:

xxxxxx@xxxxx · 4m4 minutes ago
Jon and Kate plus 8 just came into iron hill!! Jon ain't here tho

Iron Hill is a restaurant chain. Guess she stopped for lunch.

This tweet mention the kids, but they're not in the picture.

xxxxxx‏@xxxxxx Eating lunch w/Kate Gosselin and all 8 kids

https://twitter.com/magearwig/status/693502701259341824

https://twitter.com/magearwig/status/693502701259341824

Tucker's Mom said...

Oh she'll think of some vacation spot and an addition or two to the mcmansion. The disgusting thing is she's a millionaire and still grifting groceries. So much for 'Feeding America' and giving back. She ought to be ashamed of herself.

And we're criticized for talking about Deanna? What a joke. Kate could rob a food bank and her supporters would say 'well she has eight kids to feed' and then look the other way.

*******
Free food and stuff for the millionaire.
Oh, Costco. Et tu Brute?

Mel said...

I think something we're missing is that we feel bad for the kids having to film all the time.

But a couple of those girls love all the attention and are far more than a 'wee' bit too aware of the camera.

One of the older ones is far too taken with the idea of 'our show', IMO. She's quite taken with the idea that her sass is comedic.

I think that a few of them don't mind the filming at all. They love the attention, the perks, the entitlement.

Being kids, they have no idea of either the short term or long term ramifications to themselves.

FYI said...

In the picture of Kate at the restaurant there are no kids at the table. Here is a better view:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZ_RBvBWEAANX86.jpg

Jamesvader1194 said...

KIAT Lol i love the tweets ‏@maggiesfavorite 15m15 minutes ago
@magearwig I thought they were all irrelevant in the eyes of what America's Pop Culture deemed important
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@maggiesfavorite yet everyone here are all staring.
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@magearwig probably waiting to see if a Kardashian's giant ass pops out of the table because of all that HoodooVoodoo eight is enough stuff
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FlimsyFlamsy said...

I'd be happy to hear the kids aren't working today. But my next question would be, why doesn't TFW shop during the week while her kids are at school? Her buddy just bragged about there only being one parent conncerned about the kids' welfare. But if they're at school 5 days out of 7, that's not a whole lot of time together, is there? And if TFW is being filmed, we're not talking about a quick run to the store. She must've had hair and makeup done at home first, and then the lengthy filming process, with retakes and adjustments and keeping the crowds away.

Maybe the kids are with their dad today. But now we know not all of them go, so at least one would be left behind. Oh well -- his chores will keep him busy.

AuntieAnn said...

Oh, Costco. Et tu Brute?

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What's in it for Costco anyway. Are they going broke? I doubt if they are, but they sure picked a loser if she's there to promote the place.

I'm glad I dropped my membership a couple of years ago. Now I know why. ha!

Layla said...

Oh boy, I see there are some Kate-sightings today. Well, I had a "sighting" of my own a couple hours ago. I went to lunch in Annapolis and who was at the restaurant but the mom and kids from "Our Little Family", along with another woman and a boy Jack's age. Yes, that's right, they were out in public! Just having lunch with friends, no cameras, no fuss, nothing. Oh, and no security, either. Nobody stared or pointed or took pictures or approached them. The kids were really well behaved, and they seemed to enjoy themselves. There were a few double-takes when they walked by people, but that was it. Everyone respected their privacy.

"Can't go back", my behind! That's all in Kate's head. I have no doubt that, if they wanted, the Gs could go and do normal things without causing a riot. It's Kate who blows every second glance into a big deal instead of relaxing and spending happy times out in public.

Math Girl said...

redbird said... (67 and 68)

Here is the last talk show appearance of Lucille and Vivian. They were on the Dinah Shore show 40 years ago. Vivian brought a copy of her contract and read the fine points. Funny!

Here is when Lucille and Vivian was on The Dinah Shore show 40 years ago.

https://youtu.be/ZiBPrCM9k5k
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That was a great video. I didn't know they had talk shown back in 1976.

That wasn't her real contract. The narrator said before it was read that it was an "old gag gift, a mock contract that Lucy had given her". The video had been edited to include only the "best bits" of Lucy and Vivian, and the narration added. It seemed to me from the way Vivian and Lucy were acting that they had a good relationship.

Tucker's Mom said...

The guy tweeted that all 8 kids are at the restaurant. She's probably sitting alone because the kids hate sitting with her. I'm guessing Deanna's with her since she got a full blow out going.

Tucker's Mom said...


What's in it for Costco anyway. Are they going broke? I doubt if they are, but they sure picked a loser if she's there to promote the place.

I'm glad I dropped my membership a couple of years ago. Now I know why. ha!
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Oh, Costco, I wish I could quit you!
It's a shame Costco aligned themselves with a woman who uses her children for money and fame.

KyPastor said...

A former colleague of mine offered the church as the point of transfer in contentious divorce cases for any family in town who wanted it. The parents agreed to walk inside to both deliver and pick up their child rather than use the parking lot. I don't remember the details, but I know there was a police presence. It worked supremely well, so well that several churches in other segments of town did it to serve their areas.

FYI said...

This confirms it. The kids ARE filming. The boys are in this picture.

Kylie ‏@KmwagsW · 5m5 minutes ago
WHEN YOUR MOM SEES KATE GOSSELIN AT COSTCO AND YOU DON'T

https://twitter.com/KmwagsW/status/693516099527180288

FYI said...

Here's a better view of that picture. Is that Steve on the left?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZ_dMBQUMAAAEwb.jpg

FlimsyFlamsy said...

KyPastor (#120), the church sounds like such a good choice for a point of transfer. You'd think a parent would be inspired to be his/her highest self at such a location, and put some of the pettiness on the back burner.

Localyocul said...

What iron Hill is she at? There aren't that many. The first one one was in Wet Chester. Please tell me she's not tainting the cobblestone sidewalks of West Chester

PatK said...

That picture of Kate, the boys and film crew taken in the parking lot at Costco has been deleted. But I saw it, enlarged it, and yes Steve was standing there with his arms crossed and the film crew had the boom microphones hanging over Kate at the back of the van.

Math Girl said...

KyPastor said... 120

A former colleague of mine offered the church as the point of transfer in contentious divorce cases for any family in town who wanted it. The parents agreed to walk inside to both deliver and pick up their child rather than use the parking lot. I don't remember the details, but I know there was a police presence. It worked supremely well, so well that several churches in other segments of town did it to serve their areas.
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Sounds like a great idea. Most people were probably "on their best behavior" (or at least not on their worst) because of the church setting. Too bad the police were needed, but they probably weren't there for all exchanges. Making them come in was a great idea, as it is much more civilized, and much more comfortable if someone has to wait.

FYI said...

Kylie ‏@KmwagsW · 5m5 minutes ago
WHEN YOUR MOM SEES KATE GOSSELIN AT COSTCO AND YOU DON'T

https://twitter.com/KmwagsW/status/693516099527180288

The tweeter deleted this tweet AND the picture from their twitter timeline. I wonder if Steve had something to do with it.

You can still see the picture by using this link instead.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZ_dMBQUMAAAEwb.jpg

Localyocul said...

Or was the first one in Delaware? Anyway she is either in wc it Phienixville I guess .

Tucker's Mom said...

Someone on Twitter posted a pic of the boys working, I mean, helping Kate load the BBB with freebies.

FYI said...

Another pic which includes both the boys and the girls:

nicole ‏@nicoleyoutzyy · 5m5 minutes ago
Still kinda freaking out that I saw Kate plus 8 today bc I've been obsessed with the show since I was 8😂💗💘

https://twitter.com/nicoleyoutzyy/status/693520188587823104

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZ_g7hsUsAAEoGG.jpg

Tucker's Mom said...

Interesting that the tweeter deleted the Costco parking lot pic of Kate and the boys loading freebies.

FYI said...

Sam Casamento ‏@SamCasamento · 16m16 minutes ago
Kate Plus 8 is being filmed at the Costco by my house rn and I'm semi-freaking out bc that's been my favorite show since I was 10 😂

Sam Casamento ‏@SamCasamento · 6m6 minutes ago
@lyss_cianciulli not joking! my neighbor had to sign a release because she was in the background!

Tucker's Mom said...

KyPastor said... 120
A former colleague of mine offered the church as the point of transfer in contentious divorce cases for any family in town who wanted it. The parents agreed to walk inside to both deliver and pick up their child rather than use the parking lot. I don't remember the details, but I know there was a police presence. It worked supremely well, so well that several churches in other segments of town did it to serve their areas.
January 30, 2016 at 11:26 AM
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Great idea.
Although, Kate might spontaneously burst into flames if she entered a House of God ;-)

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I really enjoyed the old Lucy and Ethel reunion and I think their delight in seeing each other was genuine. I think at that age it's all water under the bridge. Lucy has nothing to be jealous about anymore and even if she did at that age, you get to a point where it doesn't seem to matter.

A clue that they really weren't great friends due to long standing animosity on the show is they both admitted they didn't make any effort to keep in touch. Vivian only moved up north. That's a two hour flight. You could also pick up a phone, or in those days, write a letter. They didn't do that and IMO, it was for a reason. Still, I'm glad they seemed to have made peace in later years.

Localyocul said...

They must be in Phoenixvillenone of the tweeters had also retweeted Owen J Robers schools closed. That's net pville

Tucker's Mom said...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZ_g7hsUsAAEoGG.jpg

What? Rat Claws is right there and didn't make her erase the photo?
I'd be so damn embarrassed to be one of those kids, with everyone staring, pointing and using their phones to take pics and video.
What a circus.

Tucker's Mom said...

Sam Casamento ‏@SamCasamento · 6m6 minutes ago
@lyss_cianciulli not joking! my neighbor had to sign a release because she was in the background!
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Well, they didn't HAVE to sign. I'd tell them to shove it. It's Sat. and you're taking over my Costco? GFY.

Tucker's Mom said...

There's Steve, standing there playing pocket pool while Kate and the boys load the van.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Didn't TFW say something recently about not buying into gender stereotypes? But there are the boys helping load the van, and not the girls.

What boy needs karate, little league, basketball or soccer on a Saturday when he can get to help his mom load freebies into the car, while strangers gawk and take his picture? Oh, how I hope those little dudes have started writing their tell-all book down in the mancave.

jamezvader1194 said...

But but where are all the paparazzi?Lol remember when they cared about her?Now it seems like every tabloid article that talks about her doesn't even get that many comments about it.

Alberta Girl said...

Really? Since you don't care about anyone else, of course you would disrupt everyone shopping at Costco on a Saturday. How else can you exploit your children on their days off from school. And since we all know that she didn't pay for these things herself, I'm sure she was as gluttonous as she could be today.

Tucker's Mom said...

SharonkilgoreFugate ‏@SharonkilgoreF 28m28 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 @mumlvs2run @TLC feeling Kate Plus 8 withdrawals
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Well, don't you worry your silly little head. Those kids are spending their weekend working so you can sit on your sheeple couch and watch them for your entertainment.

Asshat.

Localyocul said...

FlimsyFlamsy said... 139
Didn't TFW say something recently about not buying into gender stereotypes? But there are the boys helping load the van, and not the girls.

,,,,

So the kids will help load the can but not unload? Didn't her makeup gal say she has to carry groceries by herself?

Wowser said...

Yep..it's Steve in that picture. She's definitely boning him...what does she need protection from in Costco in her own hometown? And why is target safer? She's shopped there without him....she has how many big blue water jugs in her house and on the shopping episode bought them all water bottles, so why all the cases of bottled water? Oh yeah, TLC is buying. She's the main reason for excessive landfill in PA with all the paper plates and plastic....green my ass! Ugh.

TLC stinks said...

Why would people delete Twitter pictures only unless Steve makes them do it???? Really, the cat is out of the bag, world! She, Steve and tups were filming at Costco today.

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TLC stinks said...

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZ_dMBQUMAAAEwb.jpg

NJGal51 said...

Did Costco cordon off a parking area for her? Whenever I go I never have the luxury of Mafia parking and then having no cars in any of the spaces surrounding my car. I'll bet that went over well on a busy Saturday.

TLC stinks said...

I guess Steve is sleeping over this weekend, LOL.

Jeanne said...

How can Steve make you delete a Twitter photograph? He must pretend he's enforcing some law. He has no authority to make anyone do that.

I was going to head to the outlets earlier. Glad I held off til they were gone. (The Costco is right next to the outlets.) But then Phoenixville for lunch? That's not on the way home.

FYI said...

TLC stinks said... 147
I cannot get this link to load

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZ_dMBQUMAAAEwb.jpg
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I just tried it, and it worked for me. I'm on a PC and tried in both IE and Chrome and had no problem.

Don't know why you're having a problem.

Rhymes with Witch said...

It takes time when new management takes over to shake things up so I hope there is pressure for TLC talent search team to find fresh shows. 72

The other evening on one of the Discovery channels I saw an add for a new TLC show. The premise was about couples about to have their first baby (imagine!) and the changes that would occur. (well duh). The father to be says something to the effect that 'this baby will have to fit into OUR lives.'

Same shit, different day.

redbird said...

Do you know what makes my blood boil?

That entitled hag going to Costco and getting TONS of free stuff. Groceries, anything her heart desires. She gets paid for it, forces all 8 kids to participate, gets enough food to bust her gut for the next 2 years, will be getting enough SuperSnowStorm Supplies for the next 2 winters.

Someone I know posted this on FB today.
I am really praying she gets help.

J. wrote: To all my friends, please read and open your hearts to my friend S. and her two sons. She has been battling cancer for 6 yrs. now and with a reoccurrence, it has metastasized and she has now started a long year of chemo. Her insurance does not cover all her medication. Her needs are this: Medication for herself and her son that is severely asthmatic, groceries & gas money to get to and from all doctor appts. Please lets come together and take this worry and stress off her so she can fight the battle, the only battle she needs to fight right now. Let's give her peace knowing that her sons and herself have groceries, medication and gas to get to and from Dr. appointments and all treatments. Let's lift S. and her sons in prayer.

I feel so bad for them!

The church people who were hoodwinked into giving her money while she was closing on a million dollar house. A lot of those people could not afford to pay 20 dollars for that family picture, but they did. Human nature wants you to have sympathy and help. She convinced people that they were truly in need, but they weren't.

She is a lowlife hustler.

She lied.

See what I mean? She never gives back unless a camera is filming her, but she is getting paid for it. This is a decades long demonic demon in her that loves to take advantage of people and use them and spit them out when they can't deliver the goods anymore.

Her reckoning day is closer by the day.

I messaged my friend and said I can get the list of all the food pantries in the county for her she said that the girl has to go in to their offices and do the paperwork, but she is too sick. I suggested maybe Skype. There has to be a way.

TLC stinks said...

It's been my experience at Costco that Saturday's are super busy. So how nice to go shopping and have to deal with a friggin' film crew hogging a line, which I am sure was reserved for her. I hope some people tweet what was in her pile of stash and if she used gift cards.

I agree that some of the kids have little issue with the cameras and are already entitled. They get so much STUFF because they are special snowflakes. I bet she hasn't shopped in Costco in ages but it's a great place to rack up bucks from TLC.

TLC stinks said...

Kate is a twit. Thx. I'm on an iPad. Will try later on my PC.

I am one of Eight said...

Wait a minute, these people at Costco must be deleting their tweets so they can go home and email TFW to share with her the joys of shopping on Saturday at Costco, that must be it. She will read the many, many emails and be giddy that everyone shops and shares with her their shopping stories.

Tucker's Mom said...

redbird said... 152
Do you know what makes my blood boil?

That entitled hag going to Costco and getting TONS of free stuff.
*****
Kate got as least 2 flat bed carts full of free crap.

Tucker's Mom said...

Sat. morning is very busy at Costco. I'm betting a lot of people were not happy to be asked to sign a legal document just because they needed to stock up.

jolie Jacquelyn said...

TLC stinks said... 147
I cannot get this link to load

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Doesn't work here either...imac

What a comedown - shopping at Costco instead of some exotic all-expense paid trip. hahahaha


FYI said...

TLC stinks said... 153
It's been my experience at Costco that Saturday's are super busy. So how nice to go shopping and have to deal with a friggin' film crew hogging a line, which I am sure was reserved for her.
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I'm sure it's an even busier Saturday today, because of the snowstorm last Saturday. But does that matter to Kate or TLC? Obviously not.

Susie Cincinnati said...

The church people who were hoodwinked into giving her money while she was closing on a million dollar house.

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Yes, they were hoodwinked, and while my heart goes out to the person you quoted, how does anyone know that anything put out there on twitter, FB, Go Fund is legit? I'd be extremely suspicious donating to such causes. It's a shame to have to read stories like that, but just like the church people who donated without questioning, it's many times difficult to know if it's a scam.

Formerly Duped said...

Maybe the girls are not in the twitter picture because they're doing 'boys' chores.'

Thanks for the link.

Midnight Madness said...

The kids are in school all week. When else can they film?The store is the busiest on weekends, but you gotta do what you gotta do, even if it is inconvenient for other shoppers. I'm still laughing, though, about filming at Costco. It's a come-down from the high-end boutique and that's not saying much. What's next? An all-day special event at the thrift store's bargain room?

I was thinking about Deanna. One good thing to say is that at least she's not trying to be Kate (in appearance). She didn't have implants, plastic surgery, bleach blond long stringy hair. No SWF going on there. She seems to be comfortable in the way she looks.

Now if she would just grow up and keep her mouth zipped.

Localyocul said...

Hmm it looks like there is an Iron Hill in Lancaster now. Weird about that Owen j Roberts tweet then . I myself don't like Iron Hill. All their stuff has wacky (for me) ingredients .
http://m.ironhillbrewery.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ironhillbrewery.com%2Flancaster%2F&utm_referrer=#2708

Carole said...

What a freaking joke filming her shopping at Cosco with the boys helping when we know the kids rarely ever go shopping w/TFW (per her statements during school shopping when she said they don't often go to stores w/her). I'm sure they'll spin it to imply that this is a regular thing - you know, the boys helping their poor, put-upon, single mother do the heavy shopping when this is probably the first time they've done this w/her since the last time it was filmed! BS
And, Skeevy Stevey standing back and watching the boys struggle with the heavy stuf. SMH

I had no doubt they'd be filming again with the way TFW has been so active and 'friendly' on Twitter lately. She's been on a high and manic and we know what that means.

PA Dutch Mom said...

Hmm it looks like there is an Iron Hill in Lancaster now. Weird about that Owen j Roberts tweet then . I myself don't like Iron Hill. All their stuff has wacky (for me) ingredients .

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I like Iron Hill. It's been there for a while. I guess I'm wacky! LOL! I either get the salmon or scallops and their stuffed mushrooms are good. I have some coupons I need to use there. Thanks for the reminder! :)

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Do you suppose TFW edits her shopping list to conform to her image? Like, did she buy junk food, or is she still pretending to be organic? Does she toss in a few boxes of wine? She knows the contents of her cart will be scrutinized.
I wouldn't be surprised if a TLC production assistant has her regular shopping list, and fills a cart with her "real" purchases and has them brought back to the house.

I wonder if the storyline is, these kids are eating TFW out of house and home -- look how much food she has to buy! Set your DVR's folks. It's gonna be must see TV.

Tucker's Mom said...

FlimsyFlamsy said... 166
Do you suppose TFW edits her shopping list to conform to her image? Like, did she buy junk food, or is she still pretending to be organic? Does she toss in a few boxes of wine? She knows the contents of her cart will be scrutinized.
*****
No wine in PA Costcos, I believe. Kate will probably be scrounging around for the organic items.
Looks like she went of a huge shopping spree.

PA Dutch Mom said...

No wine in PA Costcos, I believe. Kate will probably be scrounging around for the organic items.
Looks like she went of a huge shopping spree.

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We now have beer cafes in a few Weis Markets here, but you can't throw it into your cart and pay at checkout with the rest of your items. You have to pay for it at a specific register within the cafe and show your ID. I never would have believed it, since this area is so darn conservative. I love it!

PA Dutch Mom said...

And, Skeevy Stevey standing back and watching the boys struggle with the heavy stuf. SMH

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It'd bet the farm that he was on the blind date with her, along with the film crew. He just wasn't shown. When they are filming, I don't think she goes anywhere without him. Road managers are so indispensable, not to mention the after hours perks.

LoveMyGrandsons said...

Honestly, I don't understand this point of transfer with the kids. When I was a kid growing up, 3 of my aunts & uncles got divorced. The kids lived with my aunts and when it was visitation time, my uncles came to the door where they lived and picked up the kids. Although my aunts wouldn't answer the door, I remember it was my grandma or a friend of my aunt's that let the father in. When the visitation was over, the father always brought the kids to the door when they dropped them off.

This ridiculous pettiness on the part of Kate shows how immature and spiteful she is. I feel so sorry that those kids have had to endure this for years.

reader said...

Owen J. Roberts is Pottstown kids. Hall & Oates went there. It isn't a bad drive from there to Lancaster.
It bothers me that sKate is roaming so close to home...maybe it was better when they took trips far away. She shops at whole foods a lot so I'm surprised to see her at Costco.
I believe there's one in Pottstown and Exton too.

Tucker's Mom said...

It'd bet the farm that he was on the blind date with her, along with the film crew. He just wasn't shown. When they are filming, I don't think she goes anywhere without him. Road managers are so indispensable, not to mention the after hours perks.
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Of course he was. Why do you think Kate insisted on no kissing at the end of the date?
Her kids? Puleez.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

LoveMyGrandsons (#171), I think the ugly truth is, TFW hates her ex more than she loves her kids.
This whole kinder, gentler, more mellow TFW is
a whole lot of nothing until it translates putting her children's best interests before her own.
And I truly don't think she's capable.

Anonymous said...

While I won't go so far as to say shame on Costco, I do know I would have been mighty pissed off to find a TV crew of any kind, with 8 children running around, in my Costco on a Saturday. That place is just crazy busy on weekends, and honestly I try to shop there during the week and leave the story on weekends to people who work. To create space for this biotch in the working lot and dedicate a cashier to her for any length of time is really egregious. And what a bunch of phony baloney, as she loads 2 pallets and has the boys fill the car for her. Wonder where the 5 girls were. It's just a lot of BS, but when she and TLC impact real people, and have the audacity to ask them to sign off on confidentiality agreements right in Costco, there are lines of decency being crossed. She really is a piece of work.

OrangeCrusher1

AuntieAnn said...

Kate got as least 2 flat bed carts full of free crap.

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I wonder how many pizzas she loaded up for her rent-a-goon.

Amazing how this woman can still grift food after all the years, sorry seasons, of bragging about how well she has it, thanks to TLC.

The blonde beggarwoman of Berks County.

She's a greedy, greedy pig.

PA Dutch Mom said...

Of course he was. Why do you think Kate insisted on no kissing at the end of the date?

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Well...Deanna holds her tongue. Maybe Kate does, too.

PA Dutch Mom said...

The kids have off from school for five consecutive days in February. I wonder how much filming they will be cramming into those days.

FYI said...

The Costco where they filmed is by some outlets.

xxx‏@xxxxxxxxxx · 5h5 hours ago
@xxxxxxxxx KATE GOSLIN IS IN COSTCO AT THE OUTLETS

There is a Philadelphia Premium Outlet center in Pottstown with a Costco next door, so that is where they must have filmed.

Sherry Baby said...

Jessa Wilson ‏@katesbusted 28m28 minutes ago
@Gardendelightfu @lovemedietcoke @Kateplusmy8 @Costco Sleep, mani-pedi's-play with Tuscan Deanna & purse boy, eat, eat some more.

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Why are the non-fans calling her Tuscan Deanna? I must have missed this.

AuntieAnn said...

xxx‏@xxxxxxxxxx · 5h5 hours ago
@xxxxxxxxx KATE GOSLIN IS IN COSTCO AT THE OUTLETS

There is a Philadelphia Premium Outlet center in Pottstown with a Costco next door, so that is where they must have filmed.

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With an Ann Taylor store, no less. Gee, how much stuff did she get of out them today too? Does she still have a contact person there? She did say she spends at least $500 a week at AT.

FYI said...

This was posted on FB with the same picture of Kate in the restaurant:

"Had lunch at Iron Hill in Phoenixville - Kate from John and Kate plus 8 came in for lunch with the kids and sat right behind us!!"

"Where r the kids she looks like she is sitting alone."

"2 were sitting with her and the body guard and 4 were sitting at a booth next to them"

So it looks like the twins weren't along for this trip.

Lanc Native said...

Ms Uggs lives in Pottsville, which is about an hour from Pottstown. I'm surprised she didn't meet up with her buddy, Kate, for shopping and a nice lunch.

Uggs has a new boyfriend. Another one. It seems like she collects these guys like some people collect stamps and coins.

Brenda Schuettler @sweetbren66
@captdope hi handsome love #superstore you crack me up !! #cloud9

redbird said...

Tucker's Mom said... 138
There's Steve, standing there playing pocket pool while Kate and the boys load the van.

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Oh, but, but, but he can't run in and out of frame. He has to stand there and guard the unwashed masses.

Can't believe that kid's neighbor HAD to sign a CA. Didn't have to sign anything. What was Steve standing at the street entrance of Costco flagging cars down and demanding that they HAD to sign a CA because they might be filmed???

Those boys looked so unhappy.

LoveMyGrandsons said...

FlimsyFlamsy, you are absolutely correct, and we always knew that. I still have trouble getting my mind around that, though.

PatK said...

PA Dutch Mom said... 177
The kids have off from school for five consecutive days in February. I wonder how much filming they will be cramming into those days.

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Boy, I'm going to have to think hard on this one. Hmmm....let's see.....Oh, I've got it: About five days worth!

AuntieAnn said...

So it looks like the twins weren't along for this trip.

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Boy have they got Kate's ass in a vice. If they don't want to go shopping on their weekend they don't have to. Why? Oh the stories they'll tell.
Can't wait until the sextuplets play that card.
Oh Katie. See ya, see ya. Wouldn't wanna be ya.

NJGal51 said...

Sherry Baby - I think they were comparing her to a toucan (bird) because they feel she has a big nose. They either can't spell or it's autocorrect at work.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Has Gladys tweeted yet about the filming today?
Surely her life has been made complete by the
news that she'll get to watch TFW shop.
#HecticHousehold#FamilyFun#ShopTilUDrop

Sherry Baby said...

Sherry Baby - I think they were comparing her to a toucan (bird) because they feel she has a big nose. They either can't spell or it's autocorrect at work.

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Ah, thanks! lol! I couldn't figure out what would make her "Tuscan."

Sherry Baby said...

Can't believe that kid's neighbor HAD to sign a CA.

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Who had to sign a CA? I know that sometimes it's required to sign a release when they are filmed and will be shown in the footage, therefore granting permission for them to be shown, but a CA?

Over In TFW's County said...

reader said... 172
Owen J. Roberts is Pottstown kids. Hall & Oates went there. It isn't a bad drive from there to Lancaster.

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Why were they in Lancaster if they filmed in Pottstown and had lunch in Phoenixville?

I think I need to read and do some catching up!

reader said...

Flimsy, the Gladys whisperer. When the hashtags come, are you craving vanilla ice cream?

reader said...

Thought someone said they had lunch in Lancaster, maybe I'm wrong. There is an Iron hill in Phoenixville and one in Lancaster as well. Pottstown and Phoenixville are very close, it would make much more sense for them to have had lunch in Phonixville. With the thought of Shmoopey filming locally and TLC picking up the tab I'm feeling the vapors. They have certainly cut her budget.

njay said...

The blonde beggarwoman of Berks County.
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Her new bbb.

reader said...

Those poor boys, the drive, setting up, to be filmed (working) at a Costco. Gawwwd! The boys should be on a soccer field, or hiking in the woods, any freaking thing but working on a Saturday, filming in a grocery warehouse. Their childhood was stolen. This event had to take several hours.
And this will be entertainment? Edited to produce a tv show. Smh.
So, I'm trying to think, another season, but ratings are low and she's gone from Australia to Costco. "Hurry honey, get the snacks, the show's about to start! 11 year old boys with Mom at Costco!"

What is going on at TLC? Why not just cut the show? Why limp along? Could it be possible she has some friend there who is treating the show like a charity gig? ARE WE DOOMED TO WATCH KATE INTO RETIREMENT?!

Sheepless In Seattle said...

Flimsy, the Gladys whisperer. When the hashtags come, are you craving vanilla ice cream?

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I don't know about Flimsy, but I'm craving vanilla envelopes.

Sheepless In Seattle said...

Those boys looked so unhappy.

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Where is there a picture of the boys looking unhappy? Does someone have a link?

Sheepless In Seattle said...

Susan Wiske ‏@Susan66207 2h2 hours ago
@Gardendelightfu @nicoleyoutzyy @Kateplusmy8 @AmcOrg @RepTomMurt @GosselinBook The poor Gosselin slaves have all week off from school so

I thought someone reported that they had Monday and Tuesday off with a two-hour delay on Wednesday. That's not all week. I really doubt that they filmed every day of this week. It's bad enough that they gave up their Saturday, but did she pull them out of classes all week to film?

4rmine said...

I made a few observations today:

1. All Grocery/Club Stores are busy on the weekends.
2. My son went to basketball & soccer, my daughter went to field hockey, and they both went to school and sports Wed-Fri (due to snow) and went to Sam's Club with me today ---no big deal, they survived.
3. If you use a person's image, you need their permission. I have had to sign forms for school, CCD and sports.
4. There is a Costco and Iron Hill in Lancaster. I've been to the Iron Hill.
5. Where is it currently stated that TLC is paying for all of their on air cost. TLC may have made a change in the contract. If TFW is not paying for the expenses, she'll get a 1099.

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