Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Discussion Thread: 10 Year Anniversary 11/22/2016

TUENOV 2210:03PM
Kate Plus 8 — 10 Year AnniversaryTLC
Kate looks back to 2006 when the first special about her family, "Surviving Sextuplets and Twins," aired, and reflects on the changes in her life.

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High Sodium Content said...

Meant to add in prior post, wasn't it the little girls' job to make lunches for all? Also what happened to all the night before prep. She can't keep her lies straight to this day.

Sandi said...

Am I wrong in thinking the 'chicken coop' was used as some sort of property tax deduction?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

She proudly proclaimed, "I'm in charge, and that's never gonna change." Keeping them acting young and semi-helpless has served her well, hasn't it? That's why she's so nuts about babies -- she can have total control.


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That's another reason the kids are so immature, because they are rewarded and encouraged to be immature. Normal parents reward and praise children for being more grown-up and normal parents generally discourage babyish behavior at their ages. Kate though discourages maturity, so why would they bother?

Anonymous said...

High Sodium Content (200)

"She mentioned AFTER taking all the other kids to the bus stop she comes home to get C ready for his day? Does that mean she leaves him home alone and/or sleeping while she's gone or is there a live-in watching over him?"


I would think Andrea, the babysitter, comes and helps with Collin in the morning. She was in the background in last night's episode doing dishes in one scene.

-ajw

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


Oh good grief, now she's a hoarder?!? I didn't watch so I have no idea what her house looked like, but believe it not the world is full of messy people who are neither hoarders nor mentally ill.


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I never said she was a hoarder, nor did I say that all clutter is the result of mental illness. I simply said clutter CAN be a way that mental illness manifests itself, and since we know she's mentally ill, it's reasonable to remark on the various ways it might be manifesting. That's one way, another way is her stalking around outside Jon's house and calling the cops three times like a maniac until he returns their daughter, then turning right around and letting the kids decide if they want to visit Jon--that's messed up. At the end of the day I have no idea whether her clutter is related to her racing thoughts and mental illness, or whether she's just a genuine slob. But I do think a strong clue it IS related to her mental health is the very fact that she's in complete denial she does it, which is common in the mentally ill. In fact she says just the opposite, that she's organized and OCD. You don't find that just a bit odd?

Jamesvader1194 said...

Lol i guess the only thing Milo can do about the low ratings is lie and say Kate made an updated version of her cookbook even though love is in the max is not an updated version Fired Up 4 Kate
‏@MiloandJack
@PinkTink0526 @Kateplusmy8 She did an updated new version in 2013! Here it is!

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


The meds, and possibly why he was taking them. It was never completely clear exactly what she shared with that tweeter, but I am certain about the meds.

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It happened in a DM, right? And someone outed her and posted the DM? I'm terrible on these details.

Poor Em, she must have been so out of her league suddenly realizing one of the children had all these issues. Surely she must have had some opinions on how it was being handled. What a struggle for her.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


I agree FlimsyFlamsy. She really does think that she is a model parent. And I'm not saying that I am, or that anyone else here thinks they are either. We all screw up, are in bad moods, get frustrated, etc. But she takes up to a level that definitely is scary to me - imagine how it feels to those kids.

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You don't even need to explain that. This goes so far and beyond the acceptable bounds of giving parents the benefit of the doubt. This goes so far beyond people just being human and making mistakes as humans do. There's flawed people, and then there's bad people. She's bad.

I really feel strongly that we can't look the other way on some mistakes and she's made the kind you can't excuse.

CC said...

I don't really want to get into the "what age is okay to leave a child home alone" debate, but I don't think leaving a preteen child with behavioral and emotional issues home alone is a good idea.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

PinkTink0526 ‏@PinkTink0526 2h2 hours ago
@Kateplusmy8 can we get some of your recipes? Cookbook time?

A few dumb sheep are asking for recipes. Go to her website. You can pre-order her cookbook from there! ;) Tell 'em, Milo!

No requests yet, though, for frozen Christmas cookies.

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Here's one who wants the lunch box containers:

Gael Christine ‏@GaelChristine 1h1 hour ago
@Kateplusmy8 what brand are those sandwich containers? They are perfect size for lunch boxes. Thanks!!

You just can't make this stuff up! Sadly, sheep will be sheep.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

I just checked for an update on the lives and times of the Church Women.

One of them went private...not sure what happened there, and they killed off another person, the third one, I believe. This time it is the girl who was pregnant with one woman's husband. Mother-to-be died, but the baby survived. Now the woman has to raise the illegitimate child of her estranged husband.

These characters should be writing scripts for daytime television.

Anonymous said...

Admin (7), I noticed after a while, Emily started keeping her distance. I think it could be a mix of what is going on right now and not being invited back (probably due to speaking too much which I don't think she should have to begin with).

-ajw

Jamesvader1194 said...

You know the fans im curious as to who watched?The ones who are still on twitter and follow Kate but haven't tweeted anything about watching the show at all.For example,if anyone here knows the Ziggyflo Kate fan,i check her TL and she hasn't said anything about watching the show or has tweeted to Kate about watching.Fans like that make me curious as to whether they moved on finally or they had better things to do then watch Kate.I would think if they still watched they would be tweet at least one thing to Kate but nothing.

localyocul said...

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 7

The meds, and possibly why he was taking them. It was never completely clear exactly what she shared with that tweeter, but I am certain about the meds.

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It happened in a DM, right? And someone outed her and posted the DM? I'm terrible on these details.

Poor Em, she must have been so out of her league suddenly realizing one of the children had all these issues. Surely she must have had some opinions on how it was being handled. What a struggle for her.


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Right, she made the mistake of trusting that Cows person who at the time had a deceptive "bio" on her twitter. Anyway, all I know is that the day this first was splashed all over the news about Collin, she tweeted this:


Emily Creighton ‏@EmCr68 Aug 24
Absolutely disgusted right now. One word; selfish

The last tweet from Em to Kate I could find was in July.

Tucker's Mom said...

Tiffany Conrad ‏@tconrad86 29m29 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 how often do you *have to* make a SAMs/Costco trip?
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Whenever TLC is picking up he tab for Kate's big grocery-hoarding grab fest on film.
Are sheep this dumb, really?

localyocul said...

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 7

The meds, and possibly why he was taking them. It was never completely clear exactly what she shared with that tweeter, but I am certain about the meds.

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It happened in a DM, right? And someone outed her and posted the DM? I'm terrible on these details.

Poor Em, she must have been so out of her league suddenly realizing one of the children had all these issues. Surely she must have had some opinions on how it was being handled. What a struggle for her.

(((

I saw someone asked her if she had some type of Costco card and I thought, honey the only Costco card she has is a gift card. So gullible.

Mel said...

I wonder if she made C live in the chicken coop...

Tucker's Mom said...

Right, she made the mistake of trusting that Cows person who at the time had a deceptive "bio" on her twitter. Anyway, all I know is that the day this first was splashed all over the news about Collin, she tweeted this:


Emily Creighton ‏@EmCr68 Aug 24
Absolutely disgusted right now. One word; selfish

The last tweet from Em to Kate I could find was in July.
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Oh, wow. Sounds like Em was disgusted that Colin was sent away (or forced or taken away).
We all knew that at some point, probably sooner rather than later, Em would take off those rose-colored glasses and see Kate for who she really is.

Sheepless In Seattle said...

Oh, wow. Sounds like Em was disgusted that Colin was sent away (or forced or taken away).
We all knew that at some point, probably sooner rather than later, Em would take off those rose-colored glasses and see Kate for who she really is.

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Was this tweeted to Kate, or just a general tweet? If it were the latter, do we know that it was Kate to whom she was referring?

Anonymous said...

Was Em's tweet really about that though? Cause why would she favorite tweets by Kate about the show from last night?

-ajw

Sheepless In Seattle said...

Lol i guess the only thing Milo can do about the low ratings is lie and say Kate made an updated version of her cookbook even though love is in the max is not an updated version Fired Up 4 Kate

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Milo and the rest of the remaining fans could say that the ratings were altered!

Anonymous said...

I just didn't really like how every other child got an elaborate description and then for Collin it was just "I'm trying to figure him. He likes to be in control and he's not laid back anymore". Like that's it?

And I can definitely say people are noticing a shift in Collin's behavior and how silent he was in last night's episode.

-ajw

Sheepless In Seattle said...

Who cooks rice +? stuffed peppers w/ a side of mashed potatoes?

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Sheepishly raising my hand here. Mine want mashed potatoes with everything.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Tucker's Mom (#18), I think like any good narcissist, TFW can turn on the charm when she wants something. And she was probably just nice enough with Em to get her on board for some babysitting.

But I bet she bristled when Em got some attention on Twitter after being on the show.
Remember the nanny hiring episode of
J&K+8 when there was a pretty blonde they tried out, and TFW nixed the girl after her tryout, saying she was too aware of the camera (pot, meet kettle)? To me, she clearly felt threatened.

Sandi said...

I'm quite sure Em was asked to sign a confidentiality form. I don't think she was speaking directly to Kate.

GollyGee said...

Comment from a lady in Pensacola, FL.

Why is this psycho trending?.. she's not a celebrity...she put herself on a pedestal before her kids..Bi-atch
Her poor children.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I remember Em to be fairly upbeat on Twitter. That passive aggressive post was unusual. And it's one heck of a coincidence that happened the day such big news came out about Collin. I don't know, I tend to think it was about that.

JustMissy said...

Two more things about last nights show: the total Costco bill was $1295 and change. She was pulling things off the shelf left and right. Also, she gave some complicated explanation of only having a few laptops but then went on and on about who had an IPad and how she was required to get a business account because of all the data. Those kids have worked for the right to each have the computers they need for school. I understand limiting your kids time on the Internet, but this was very convoluted and made no sense. And the lists! Oy, the lists!

Deliverence said...

I have screen shoots of the Em debacle. So I'll have to paraphrase since I can't post screen shots.

It all started when Em was tired of seeing all the negativity being hurled at Kate and she was trying to defend Kate and herself.

"Lifeelevated" (that Cow person) posted Em's DMs and in them Em explained that she went on the trip to help with the kids because Kate couldn't get any help for that trip. She said Kate trusted her with the "kid's" prescriptions" because "her" and Steve couldn't do it all.

She said the haters should know that the kids are well cared for by her when Kate and Steve have "alone time." She said she was asked for help by Kate and wasn't paid.

She said Kate needs help with some kids more than others, that behavior issues and meds require extra hands and that Steve helps too.

InsanityReigns said...

TFW has always been a selfish narcissist, putting herself first at every turn, but if you look at the list of people she has disposed of, it is quite frightening.
The fact that her own child Colin is institutionalized, Cara barely speaks, Alexis often looks frustrated, Hannah wanted to stay with Jon is telling of the toll this has taken on them. Yet she continues filming because it is all about HER and that is never gonna change.

I can't stand the fact that the boys still have not gotten braces. Why are they always second class citizens? More work and less "privileges." I don't think we know the half of it, but I predict many of the kids will run far away from her once they are adults and the truth will come out.

TFW will never have a clue that she has caused all of this. It will always be someone else's fault because they don't know how to help her. Rant done.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tucker's Mom said...

Sheepless In Seattle said... 23
Who cooks rice +? stuffed peppers w/ a side of mashed potatoes?

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Sheepishly raising my hand here. Mine want mashed potatoes with everything.
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Mashed potatoes were a staple as a kid for me! My stuffed peppers include some sort of forcemeat, aromatics and rice. I'd serve with mash to kids, sure.
For me the stuffed pepper and a salad would be great.

Tucker's Mom said...

Anonymous said... 22
I just didn't really like how every other child got an elaborate description and then for Collin it was just "I'm trying to figure him. He likes to be in control and he's not laid back anymore". Like that's it?
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I just have a feeling there's little wrong with Colin other than being the only tup to be defiant and independent. Kate can't control him and make him stay in lock step with her dictator style of parenting.

Tucker's Mom said...

Anonymous said... 20
Was Em's tweet really about that though? Cause why would she favorite tweets by Kate about the show from last night?

-ajw
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I don't know-maybe, maybe not. I thought I've seen Em pop up now and then on Kate's twitter, but she's not sending Kate messages as much as she's done before.
I can only hope her eyes have been opened, and with as much as it seemed she adored the kids, I bet she's at least a little upset that Colin had to go.

Tucker's Mom said...

Was this tweeted to Kate, or just a general tweet? If it were the latter, do we know that it was Kate to whom she was referring?

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I think that over the years, "insiders" who were bound to CAs have spoken out indirectly and anonymously.
Robert made an interesting observation, that when he was reading blogs like this, he KNEW when an insider was posting under another name or "anonymous" because there's no way they could have known what they shared, other than first hand.

Terri said...

The easiest way for anyone to know that TLC paid for the costco trip is this. She's been talking lately about how expensive it is to feed all the kids and how she watches her pennies. Well, when they were in Costco and one of the kids brought over the big package of some soft of snack she immediately said "get it." There was no hesitation at all. BINGO!!

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Good morning, and Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow American posters! Hope everyone has a happy and safe day, no matter what you're doing. Even if you're doing nothing at all.

And thanks as always to Admin and the crew for the time, hard work and energy you devote to the veranda.

Anonymous said...

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I can't stand the fact that the boys still have not gotten braces. Why are they always second class citizens? More work and less "privileges." I don't think we know the half of it, but I predict many of the kids will run far away from her once they are adults and the truth will come out."

I've noticed that too. I don't know but maybe it requires a bit more for their teeth or something. I would hope they have them by next year at least. Alexis also doesn't have braces I've noticed too.

-ajw

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


Two more things about last nights show: the total Costco bill was $1295 and change



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1300 bucks. That's insane. They aren't a summer camp. They are basically a family of four time two--give or take one, depending if Collin is there. So by that logic, a family of four is spending 650 bucks at Costco in one sitting??? No WAY. She was on a greedy little shopping spree on TLC's time. Not a typical shopping trip for 9 people. She doesn't even bother to hide her gluttony.

kris said...

Terri #35...It was seaweed! Huge, gigantic package of 'organic' seaweed, lol.

Sad but true said...

Terri said... 35
. . . when they were in Costco and one of the kids brought over the big package of some soft of snack she immediately said "get it." There was no hesitation at all. BINGO!!
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Was it organic? LOL, that's another whole fiction, just part of the persona she created of being all about her kids. Once again, total nonsense.

Anonymous said...

Tucker's Mom (33)....

I don't know. Tbh, while I do think Em cares about the kids after getting to know them, something about it only makes it seem like she just wanted to be on the show. And she was in no position to mention that kind of information to a stranger. But I personally think she backed off with the worshipping due to everything that is going on and with Kate not acknowledging her anymore. Once Andrea came back into the picture, there was no more Em. Who knows what happened. All I know is, if that tweet was about Collin then at least she recognizes something wasn't right with sending him away.

-ajw

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

It's too bad Em accepted the job for free too. Pathetic. The idea that they told her they couldn't find anyone to do it is really ridiculous. It's that they wanted to save a buck. They could find someone, but they'd have to pay. Be a grown up, call up a nanny agency in Philadelphia, pay the placement fee, and get an experienced professional in there to care for your kids, especially when at least one has special needs. Any decent nanny agency could have someone in your house within the week, maybe less. Yeah, big surprise, individualized childcare costs money. Don't like it don't have kids or better yet rebuild some friendships with Jodi and Beth and ask them to help you on the trip.

Anonymous said...

Tucker's Mom (32)...

I was thinking that as well. He has always been the one to challenge her authority. But, he could have a disability. I guess the only way we will ever find out what was truly wrong is from Collin himself and that probably won't even happen until he's 18.

-ajw

foxy said...

I am from a family of 12 kids. No way did my parents shop like that and we ate healthy and the home was always clean. We all had chores to do to help keep it that way. We did not have an overloaded stock room like Kate. Even cleaning products expire. My parents did the shopping once a week except for milk and bread during the week that we would go to the store on our bikes and purchase. That was true gluttony and not realistic at all on her part.

What she has done to Collin is disgusting but she will get payback.

Anonymous said...

Admin (38)...

Oh that was definitely a lie. I think Kate just wanted someone for free and who was Em to turn down that kind of opportunity? But the fact that Em started off as a fan says a lot and she should have never taken on that kind of job. Didn't have the maturity and she is what, only 6 years older than the twins? Hope she (and Kate) both learned their lessons with that one.

-ajw

GollyGee said...

One reason I think she still goes on and on about pinching pennies is she wants the unwashed masses to feel sorry for her "doing it all alone" and send them money through the mail.

I wonder how many letters or packages she has received over the years that simply had,
Kate Gosselin, Jon and Kate, Plus 8, PA, with gift cards/cash. Or,
Kate Plus 8, PA.

Only God knows the total value of money, trips, freebies, love offerings, appearance fees, consergie lists, clothes, homes, shoes, gift cards, body guard services, volunteers at 8 dollars per hour, the state nurse, the advancements on book deals, the hotel rooms, the appearance fees from showing their pictures on tv, the money paid for working for her and the kids running past the frame, and, oh, the money made from the 20 dollar family picture.

I have often wondered the money that Jon found in the house, wasn't it a mill? a box filled to the brim with 20 dollar bills and she would use that money to pay for Starbucks, tanning, mani-pedi's.

Her vanity maintenance mad money.

Sad that good church people gave her 20 dollars for that picture. She would never use that money for the boys braces, Pop Warner or gymnastics for all of them.

Art classes, scouts. My brother is an Eagle Scout.

They say when someone boasts the proudest, is when they fall HARD and if she is not boasting the proudest right now, she never will.

The people cover, her show Tuesday night.

Proud as a freaking peacock.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

And yet, she doesn't pinch pennies. Not really. I would be impressed if she went to the grocery store and got a whole week's worth of food for say, 200 bucks. I'd be curious her strategy. Like one of the first episodes where she talked about rain checks and so forth. She's right, you should take the time to ask for rain checks. Nothing wrong with that tip.

There is nothing impressive about watching her spend thirteen-hundred dollars at Costco on just nine people. People have fed armies for less than that. Heck, I'm not sure I even believe 9 people can eat through that much food. Bring on the freezer burn.

Susan1956 said...

She was on a greedy little shopping spree on TLC's time.
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Does anyone else remember the school shoes shopping trip where she snuck a pair or two of shoes for herself (complete with cute little grins and grimaces) into the pile at checkout before paying with TLC money?

GollyGee said...

Susan1956 said... 44
She was on a greedy little shopping spree on TLC's time.
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Does anyone else remember the school shoes shopping trip where she snuck a pair or two of shoes for herself (complete with cute little grins and grimaces) into the pile at checkout before paying with TLC money?

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Oh, yes, Susan1956. I was gasping at her greed. She couldn't STAND IT that the kids were getting new shoes, clothes, backpacks and the show was focused on THEM.

I clearly remember that Alexis wanted the lizard backpack and TFW basically said, FNO! Well, not really, but she didn't intend for Alexis to get the lizard backpack.

Let a child get what they want? Heck, NO!

Not on my watch.

Her greediness, mentally messed up off look, holding those 600 dollar a pair shoes near her face was CREEPY. And she bought a couple. Even one of the tup girls said something about it being all about mommy, while the other tups were fighting and running amuck all over the store over the BIG CROC SHOE.

Didn't we see the Big Croc Shoe inside of the house?

Guess that went on ebay, quick.

I bet the accountant rolled their eyes in disgust when they saw the receipt for the kids shoes, backpacks and there is 1800 dollars for 3 pair of desperately needed shoes for the struggling, mom of 8 that does it all alone.

She is so crooked. BTW, Where are the crooked houses?

Ebay? or Ghettoville Yard Sales Facebook page?

Does she not realize if the kids didn't want them anymore, or outgrew them she could of donated them to the Hershey hospital where she had the kids and take the deduction.

Or simply give them to a family member that has small children that would enjoy them. NAH.

That will never happen.

Tucker's Mom said...

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American bloggers and a hearty 'hey there' to our Canadian friends up North!

Anonymous said...

Let's remember that Em is a theater major and being on the show was an opportunity for her to get something on her resume which is sometimes better than being paid. From what I've seen on Twitter and IG Em tends to have weird idol worship for older women (actresses/singers, her acting coach). Em is also a spoiled little rich girl who runs to class in her "pajamas and Coach loafers". Em, like Kate, seems to thrive on attention. She still does "favorite" things on Kate's IG. Em is an interesting study.

Gayle

Anonymous said...

Anon (51)....

Em also seems "close" with that singer Carnie Wilson too. She also follows M, C and their friend on IG (yes, they have social media). I think you nailed it when you said she is trying to build her resume. I noticed last year she made a snide remark after someone mentioned to her that she fulfilled her dreams of meeting the Gosselins. She was probably upset Kate didn't ask her to go on the Florida trip. But who knows 🌚

-ajw

Layla said...

Golly Gee (46)

Jon found $100K in. Ash in the house. Kate said she took it in are she needed it to buy groceries for the kids. Who spends $100K on groceries? Even her massive Costco haul was only $1300.

The reason behind the huge shopping trip was to show the world how expensive it is to feel 8 kids. See, everyone? She HAS to out the kids on tv. A nurse's salary wouldn't even pay for groceries!

I call BS. I have a big family, and all of my kids are boys. Even during football and lacrosse seasons, when they were instantly starving, I didn't have to out them on TV to feed them. She's full of it.

Susan1956 said...

A couple other observations . . . .

Zorro was perched on one of the boys' shoulders during a meal scene.

My attention wandered a bit during the Costco shopping trip, but it seemed she got at least 6 months worth of laundry detergent and other cleaning supplies out of TLC.

There was one close-up of Kate that showed how bad her skin still is after all these years. I think it was paired with a memory shot that also showed a close-up of her face with lots of pimples and blotches. Lots of long shots showing off her anorexic stick figure.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Admin (#47), saving money in creative ways can actually be fun. And I bet TFW could've parlayed that into a successful couponing blog and/or book. But she's been grabbing things with both hands for years, and can't really convince anyone she's sincerely worried about paying for food for her kids' mouths (or whatever bizarre expression she used once).

I just hit my CVS for their Black Friday freebies. I got a ton of stuff for $30 plus tax, and got back $30 in CVS Extra Bucks to spend at the store! They don't expire until Christmas Eve, so I'm sure to use them by then. All kinds of cool stuff is in the sale, including toothbrushes, batteries, candy, gum, soda, baby wipes -- even a cute pair of black leggings. Hurray for freebies!

Anonymous said...

In the latest People interview she says, "Doing a reality show honestly feels like the smallest issue we've ever had to deal with". "We've"!! So she is speaking for the children; I wonder if the children feel being followed around by a film crew all your life is a "small issue". I can't wait for their books to come out and they are finally able to express their feelings about their lost childhoods.

bm

Nicky said...

Oh yes - the Costco trip was gluttony at it's finest. Admin has a great point about seeing this as 2 families of four. Our family has four, and a BIG Costco shop for us is maybe $350 (keep in mind, we are in Canada, and things are a bit more expensive here than Costco US). An average Costco trip is around $200.

She doesn't live in the middle of nowhere with no access to a store in case she has an detergent emergency (I am totally rolling my eyes while I type this).

And even when the kids were little, her whining about things being expensive - then don't buy freaking organic woman! You had 8 kids to feed - not really a time to be concerned with being totally organic. I'm sure they would have been fine with non organic cereal. I mean, it's not like she fed them that much anyways - we all saw her portion sizes.

And Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US - my one complaint...it's boring for us up North, as TV, websites, etc., are on "holiday" mode, and it's just a regular day for us! LOL!

TLC stinks said...

After they moved in, there was an episode and TLC bought her NEW furniture. Don't recall the name of the store. You are correct that the window treatments are from the previous owner. Out of date, if you ask me.

$1300 at Costco, huh, quite the haul. Thanks, TLC! She shops like she lives in the boonies and has to stockpile in case there's nuclear war.

Does anyone recall what age Cara and Mady got their braces? I would think the boys' permanent teeth would be ready for braces now. I can't remember at what age my kids got braces but they were both in that early teen stage, all arms and legs with zits on their faces. Not an attractive look, LOL.

The whining about the cost of food makes me think TLC has given her notice (poor struggling mom needs a TV job).

Nicky said...

Oh and the Busby's, while they seem "nicer", are definitely playing the same game as Kate. While they are more savvy about it, they are just as greedy. I was watching an episode where they said they went through $25 of formula per day when they were babies, and then a subsequent episode the mother said they spent $2000 to $3000 per month on formula. Really???

Anonymous said...

TLC stinks (58)

Mady got hers twice. Once at 8 and then again as a preteen. Cara only had braces once.

-ajw

jolie Jacquelyn said...


Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to all my American neighbours here on the blog!


Sad but true said...

Nicky said... 57

And even when the kids were little, her whining about things being expensive - then don't buy freaking organic woman! You had 8 kids to feed - not really a time to be concerned with being totally organic. I'm sure they would have been fine with non organic cereal. I mean, it's not like she fed them that much anyways - we all saw her portion sizes.
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And OMG, they way she LIED about how much food they consumed. Back when they were toddlers (as she dictated in Multiple Blessings), she claimed they were eating 18 eggs and a loaf and a half of bread, just at breakfast! If they were coming anywhere near that amount, it could only mean they were also feeding the TV crew and/or volunteers, which we know she would NEVER do!

Really, the hyperbole and lying are just so out of control and always have been. She does not know how to be truthful.

localyocul said...

Nicky said... 59
Oh and the Busby's, while they seem "nicer", are definitely playing the same game as Kate. While they are more savvy about it, they are just as greedy. I was watching an episode where they said they went through $25 of formula per day when they were babies, and then a subsequent episode the mother said they spent $2000 to $3000 per month on formula. Really???

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Oh I don't disagree...they also "needed" a bigger house and were looking at McMansions. Not sure what they wound up getting but they kept saying they would "make it work" even though these houses were above their budget. Hello, housing crisis? The only way to "make it work" would be if TLC were helping out.

Tucker's Mom said...

I can't stand the fact that the boys still have not gotten braces. Why are they always second class citizens? More work and less "privileges."
******
I was giving Kate the benefit of the doubt, thinking that the boys would eventually get braces after the girls, but man, I just don't get it!
They should have started by now.

Sad but true said...

TLC stinks said... 58
After they moved in, there was an episode and TLC bought her NEW furniture. Don't recall the name of the store. You are correct that the window treatments are from the previous owner. Out of date, if you ask me.
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Didn't they get all that new furniture from Lane's? When they did that endorsement deal? They even made Lane's pay the taxes on the value.

Ad those curtains are hideous and probably always were. I can't believe she kept them when she moved in and still have the to this day.

Tucker's Mom said...

She doesn't even bother to hide her gluttony.
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And the sheep keep on bleeting about having to continue filming because poor Kate has 8 kids. Well, 7 now.
C'mon. Time after time, Kate gets these grab-fest free shopping sprees and then stupid people gawk and say how expensive it is to have 8 kids.
It. Was. Free.


Again.

Tucker's Mom said...

The idea that they told her they couldn't find anyone to do it is really ridiculous.
*****
Kate hooked a young gullible one and took advantage.

GollyGee said...

The whining about the cost of food makes me think TLC has given her notice (poor struggling mom needs a TV job).

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Yep. Maybe. That is why she was blabbering over and over again the cost of the food and supplies. She is upset about having to shell out money in the near future to pay for the supplies from Costco.

But, But, But, she can raid a child's work money account any time she wants. Collins will be drained soon.

Wanna bet when she buys things for the kids she takes the money out of the account of the child that she is currently ticked off with that day? Would not put it past her.

Jon had a DJ gig last night and I am praying that he is going to be able to be with Collin today. I am hoping the police told him exactly where he was at because that is so wrong to keep that information from him.

Do you think TFW told the PD that if they told Jon where he was at that she would sue them? I hope not.

Dang, she is so evil and mentally unbalanced!!!

Nicky said...

Re: Busby's house - I believe the mother stated on an episode that the builders helped them out.

Tucker's Mom said...

I just hit my CVS for their Black Friday freebies. I got a ton of stuff for $30 plus tax, and got back $30 in CVS Extra Bucks to spend at the store! They don't expire until Christmas Eve, so I'm sure to use them by then. All kinds of cool stuff is in the sale, including toothbrushes, batteries, candy, gum, soda, baby wipes -- even a cute pair of black leggings. Hurray for freebies!
*******
Way to score!!!
Hmm...maybe we'll get up early tomorrow and see what kind of savings we can find.
DH and I have his parents in from FL. The house smells amazing and so far...fingers crossed...I think everything is going OK!
I haven't hosted a holiday in eons, so I've been prepping like crazy.
I hope everyone's turkey, family and friends are all wonderful today.

Tucker's Mom said...

Anonymous said... 56
In the latest People interview she says, "Doing a reality show honestly feels like the smallest issue we've ever had to deal with".
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OMG, she is SO transparent.
F-U to anyone who thinks being on reality tv is he problem!

Tucker's Mom said...

And Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US - my one complaint...it's boring for us up North, as TV, websites, etc., are on "holiday" mode, and it's just a regular day for us! LOL!

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Here, we thoroughly enjoy the (real!) tradition of watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade followed by the Eukanuba Dog Show with my favorite guy, John O'Hurly.
LOVE watching the dogs!

Tucker's Mom said...

The whining about the cost of food makes me think TLC has given her notice (poor struggling mom needs a TV job).
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Me too.

Tucker's Mom said...

Didn't they get all that new furniture from Lane's? When they did that endorsement deal? They even made Lane's pay the taxes on the value.

Ad those curtains are hideous and probably always were. I can't believe she kept them when she moved in and still have the to this day.

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Jon and Kate signed a lucrative endorsement deal with Lane. They also got 5-figures worth of electronics, I believe.
The curtains are blah and dated, but I don't think Kate cares. At least she won't do anything about it out of her own pocket.
Maybe new custom window treatments will be needed for the health and welfare of her (remaining) children ;-)

Tucker's Mom said...

Nicky said... 69
Re: Busby's house - I believe the mother stated on an episode that the builders helped them out.
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Grifters, all.

NJGal51 said...

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I just watched Santa arrive in the Macey's parade so I can now officially start to decorate while the turkey is in the oven.

PA Dutch Mom said...

Maybe new custom window treatments will be needed for the health and welfare of her (remaining) children ;-)

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Preacher or lesbian window treatments?

PA Dutch Mom said...

Jon had a DJ gig last night and I am praying that he is going to be able to be with Collin today. I am hoping the police told him exactly where he was at because that is so wrong to keep that information from him.

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I'm not sure that the police have the authority, legal or otherwise, to do that.

PA Dutch Mom said...

Ad those curtains are hideous and probably always were. I can't believe she kept them when she moved in and still have the to this day.

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Not always. They were custom treatments that Dr. C had made, and back in the day were quite trendy.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Tucker's Mom (#74), maybe TFW will claim they need new window treatments for...wait for it...privacy! You know, honestly, that is her #1 concern.

Whenever she says "honestly," sit back and wait for the BS.

Tucker's Mom said...

We put up our 2 Christmas trees already, since we have company.
We usually start decorating Black Friday, but started early to make the house festive.

Tucker's Mom said...

A special THANKS to Admin and the pool girls for all of your hard work.
It's been a tumultuous time, what with the election and all, but I hope we can come together again as a blog and move forward so we can continue to enjoy the great company this blog has become over the years.

TLC stinks said...

PA Dutch, I had similar treatments but that was in the early 90's.

GollyGee said...

Tucker's mom said...71

"Doing a reality show honestly feels like the smallest issue we've ever had to deal with".

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Honestly. You beat me to the punch, Flimsy!

You know she is lying when she says honestly before the lie.

They scored huge on the Lane deal. Don't you know they regretted that deal ever since? Julie May Carson was TFW's Magic Carpet back then.

That rug will eventually run out of magic and will disappear in a POOF of smoke, real soon.

Maybe it already has. The whining of buying food.

Oh, I just thought of something! If the puppies are going to be showcased on an episode then, Hell's Bell's people!

TLC PAID FOR THEM! As a cost of production.

She is years late and tons of money short thanking TLC for 10 years of memories on my VHS and DVD tapes on twitter, IG.

That is pure desperation.

Sad but true said...

You can always count on Doofus.

Fired Up 4 Kate ‏@MiloandJack 1m1 minute ago
Never be so quick to criticize #SingleMoms. #Parenting because...@Kateplusmy8

Platitude:

Don't judge people for the
choices they make when you
don't know the options they
had to choose from.

I love how she labels this for #SingleMoms, as though anyone is criticizing real, hard-working single moms and not a very selfish, self-centered, and self-serving "single" mom/famewhore who has consciously rid herself of any but unpaid help so that she could keep her kids yoked to a ridiculous TV "reality" show so she wouldn't have to work to support them. Oh and who most like HAD these children in the first place in order to exploit them in exactly this way. In a word, Doofus, f--- off.

Sad but true said...

A new IG post from K8, not a photo of anything personal, something Mady sent to her.

kateplusmy8 Mady sent me this and it made me smile! This year, I'm thankful for things that make me smile! So simple yet my kids make sure it happens a lot! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #HappyThanksgiving

Yeah yeah yeah. Bullsh*t. Whatever happened to Kate and Jon trading off the holidays each year? When did she up-end that?

Somewhere In Time said...

Good grief. I guess there are none so blind as those who will not see.

D. Ruby ‏@dlr8284 5h5 hours ago
@Kateplusmy8 @TLC Just wanted to say that if anyone was meant to have 8 kids, it was you. #godblessyou

RoxyHelen said...

In the latest People interview she says, "Doing a reality show honestly feels like the smallest issue we've ever had to deal with"

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We've? No Kate, it's THEY. Until YOU have been filmed taking a bath, sitting on the toilet, getting a physical at the doctor's office, until you've had cameras installed in your bedroom at night, until your issues have been dissected, all on INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION, it is "THEY" not "WE"

NJGal51 said...

<=======A little Thanksgiving Day humor.

Photoshopfun - Good job on my requested pig in lipstick. You nailed it.

Sad but true said...

Finger down the throat time. She's always on about Kate's sense of humor. I think Kate is occasionally snarky, especially with respect to her kids, but almost never actually humorous.

miloandjack2016 Lol...#BlessThatChild!! #Mady So very much needed w/all that you do @kateplusmy8. But fair to say ALL of your kids have varying degrees of #GoodSenseOfHumor? One of the 8 is bound to make you smile? 😋

miloandjack2016 #FoodLessom101 w/Dogs...figure out how to get #HumanFoodGoodies! I bet you got a few beggars there who give you that #SadEyes look? Who can resist? LOL @kateplusmy8

PA Dutch Mom said...

Happy Thanksgiving!

No, I didn't make pig stomach or Schnitz und Knepp, but I did have two slices of mince pie made with rum, followed by a shot of rum. I feel like I could sink a battleship. Oy.

GollyGee said...

Here is a post from someone on her IG.

This is on the picture of the kids in her inner sanctum with the dog.

errington_bound @kateplusmy8 please answer since your pretty much an expert but how do you get your kids to eat their food? My 2 kids (4 and 7) are super picky and waste so much food because "they don't like it" I wish they'd eat what I make. Any tips??? Thanks in advance.

I would love to post this response from me:

errington_bound: If your kids are in school, you can do what Kate did. She would send their lunch with them to school and if they didn't eat it, she would send it back UNTIL they ate it, even after several days. It got so BAD, that a JUDGE had to tell her to stop sending MOLDY FOOD to school in their lunchboxes AND STOP LOCKING up the kids at night in their bedrooms. Fire Hazard! A. Freaking. Judge.
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Also, if the judge with an order told TFW not to lock up the kids in their bedrooms at night, wasn't it that way before we found out that she was locking up Collin in the windowless basement room, locked up and had to earn time to be with the family?

Couldn't she be arrested for violating that order???

Funny, the person called TFW an expert. An expert in taking advantage of anyone, anything at anytime.

She has no moral compass!!!

JustMissy said...

Yeah, it's the kids' responsibility to make sure she is always smiling. What a nut case. Happy Thanksgiviing everyone. I am grateful for all the insightfull and funny comments on this blog. Have a good one.

Tucker's Mom said...

Not always. They were custom treatments that Dr. C had made, and back in the day were quite trendy.
******
They definitely look custom, and were probably perfect for the previous owners' decor.
Custom window treatments=$$$$$$$$$$

Tucker's Mom said...

FlimsyFlamsy said... 80
Tucker's Mom (#74), maybe TFW will claim they need new window treatments for...wait for it...privacy! You know, honestly, that is her #1 concern.
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Bingo! Kate could site Milo teepee creeping around the compound, looking for the love of her life.

GollyGee said...

Found this from 5 weeks ago on Jon's IG.

jongosselin1Spicy Tuna Poke!!! This place is my new spot!!! Banging food! Hawaiian Poke Bowl all the way. #HawaiianfoodinPA

aydenbalicki32I'm ayden and my mom came up to you and asked for your autograph and you signed it for me but you wrote my name as Hayden and it's ayden and you wrote it on a napkin @jongosselin1

jongosselin1Message me your address and I'll send you something

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Wow, Jon, I am impressed. TFW would say, send me a SASE with a 20 dollar bill and I will send you a family picture that I will personally sign. Or a SASE big enough to hold a cookbook and a 20 dollar bill.

Girl gotta feed the kids.

But what will really impress me will be when Jon FINALLY gets a judge to order that wacko a full psych/competency medical mental workup. And get to see Collin. I am praying what Jon said that all was good is true it is happening.

Susan1956 said...

Sad but true said... 83
A new IG post from K8, not a photo of anything personal, something Mady sent to her.

kateplusmy8 Mady sent me this and it made me smile! This year, I'm thankful for things that make me smile! So simple yet my kids make sure it happens a lot! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #HappyThanksgiving
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Sent? Is she trying to imply she is not at home? Perhaps visiting Colin?

For those who believe she has already been given her walking papers (again) by TLC, please answer the following:

1. Is it permanent? Or will we see specials, such as the tups learning to drive and the twins' and tups' 18th birthdays?

2. Is she so cheerful and maniac because she believes she can change their mind/she believes the show will return in a few years as before or because TLC's notice is sinking in? Or is she riding the narcissistic wave?

3. Is there enough money in the kids' trusts to carry them thru college and into adulthood if the show stops?

4. Does Kate have enough money to last until her golden years when she can draw her Social Security? Was she married to Jon long enough to draw a portion of Jon's Social Security?

For the record, I hope TLC has given/will give her notice that there will be no more filming. I've just never been able to wrap my head around all the grifting she's done and the money she's made--I keep thinking it will run out.

Tucker's Mom said...

I hope Jon got some of the kids for Thanksgiving. I think he deserves to have his kids make him smile, too.
Selfish beeyotch...

Lynne In RI said...

Kate says, "When the family comes over for dinner."

Was the film crew there for Thanksgiving? Aren't they all "family" and daddies to the kids?

Tamara said...

Tucker's Mom said... 32
Anonymous said... 22
I just didn't really like how every other child got an elaborate description and then for Collin it was just "I'm trying to figure him. He likes to be in control and he's not laid back anymore". Like that's it?
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I just have a feeling there's little wrong with Colin other than being the only tup to be defiant and independent. Kate can't control him and make him stay in lock step with her dictator style of parenting.
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Really, really really hoping that children can no longer be institutionalised for typical behaviour that annoys their parents. Then again, Penn was the state where Kids for Cash happened.

jamezvader1194 said...

Sad but true (85) The thing that disgusts me about Milo's platitudes is that she makes it all about #singleMoms only and not just parents in general.What about all the single fathers out there taking care of their kids?Has Milo once ever posted one platitude about fathers?Either her and LOM have this strange dysfunctional relationship or i guess LOM doesn't exist.I would think if she loves LOM as much as she claims she'd at least would have platitudes talking about loving fathers like him.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

JustMissy (#93), yep, there she goes again about her children's main job (besides paying their own bills): making her smile.
Who's making them smile? They never asked to be on camera. They never asked to have their parents' marriage end. They never asked their brother to be sent away. Yet they are dealing with all of the above,
plus a full schedule of school and homework and the generals ups and downs of adolescence. The dynamic in that household is so skewed: 7 kids trying to make one parent happy, instead of the other way around.

Yes, Gladys, it's 7 kids, not 8. Please make a note of the correct number for all your future behind-licking comments. What little credibility you have is shot when you ignore facts. There were 8 kids, but one has been sent away, with no word as to when or if he will ever return.

jamezvader1194 said...

@GollyGee I hope Jon sees Collin as well,however i don't think we'll ever know.Note im not saying i want him to post a picture to prove hes seeing him.Although if hes not going on interviews talking about not seeing him anymore,i guess that could be a hint he is.

Rainbowsandunicorns said...

.Although if hes not going on interviews talking about not seeing him anymore,i guess that could be a hint he is.

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Or he just wants to respect Collin's privacy, unlike Kate. Or his attorney could be working behind the scenes to resolve this whole sad mess.

Rainbowsandunicorns said...

Either her and LOM have this strange dysfunctional relationship or i guess LOM doesn't exist.I would think if she loves LOM as much as she claims she'd at least would have platitudes talking about loving fathers like him.

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I have a feeling that whole family is screwed up, if indeed one does exist. Milo is getting attention elsewhere. She thrives on it.

Rainbowsandunicorns said...

But what will really impress me will be when Jon FINALLY gets a judge to order that wacko a full psych/competency medical mental workup. And get to see Collin. I am praying what Jon said that all was good is true it is happening.

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Can a judge do that, admin? Order a psych evaluation?

Photoshopfun said...

NJGal51 said... 89
<=======A little Thanksgiving Day humor.

Photoshopfun - Good job on my requested pig in lipstick. You nailed it.

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Thank you! You are welcome!

I especially liked the Winnie the Pooh tattoo from HER leg and a Steve tattoo next to Winnie on her hoof holding the tube of lipstick.

Jeanne said...

I am still unsure about health insurance for these kids. Are they on CHIP probably? Or does TLC provide it? Some of Colin's treatment could be covered if they have decent insurance. And how do they get dental treatment like orthodontics? Sure, they should have the money, but I don't see Kate spending it on orthodontics rather than her own happiness.

Those kids are immature because their role model is immature. Kate appears stuck at 13 yrs old. But I can never tell what's true. Does she really take the kids to the bus and go back to bed or does she never leave bed at all while the nanny drives? Does she really only eat salads or does she stuff her face (like on CA) and do something to stay skinny like purging or meds? Does she really ever have money troubles or has she stashed away tons for herself while telling the kids there's no money?

NJGal51 said...

Sent? Is she trying to imply she is not at home? Perhaps visiting Colin?
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No, I think all she meant by that is that Mady sent it to her via text, email or Twitter.

Sad but true said...

Another Thanksgiving photo! A little homemade video actually. She's really workin' it, she even posted the link on Twitter. Unfortunately, it looks like she had all the kids---except Collin, of course. She's just so desperate

Kate Gosselin ‏@Kateplusmy8 33m33 minutes ago
Our Thanksgiving #mannequinchallenge !!
https://instagram.com/p/BNNvXIyj-XI/ #HappyThanksgiving
#KatePlus8 @TLC

kateplusmy8 Our Thanksgiving #mannequinchallenge for you!!!! Thanks to Mady for filming and Cara for doing sound! :) Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! ❤️ #KatePlus8

miloandjack2016 You are a crazy bunch!! Truly impressed Hannah froze w/Alexis all over her! Glad that drink container Aaden had was empty! And NO ONE #FlinchedOrBlinked that I saw? Did you all get it right first time? @kateplusmy8

miloandjack2016 LOL I bet #Shoka was a bit confused....thinking what has happened to my #Humans? @kateplusmy8

Breezy said...

She must follow the Busbys. They did the mannequin challenge with the crew using the same music. It was posted on their facebook page on November 20

NJGal51 said...

Another Thanksgiving photo! A little homemade video actually. She's really workin' it, she even posted the link on Twitter. Unfortunately, it looks like she had all the kids---except Collin, of course. She's just so desperate
=========
Maybe Jon had them at dinner and TFW got them for desert.

Anonymous said...

The mannequin challenge is actually popular among teens. Teens are the ones who started it so I wouldn't be surprised if Mady and Cara told her about it.

-ajw

GollyGee said...

TFW's mannequin challenge.

What an a wipe she is.

You are MISSING A SON! He is not there! It looks like he has died, been buried and gone and everybody has just MOVED ON!!!

My heart breaks for him because How HURT Collin will be
IF he sees this!

TLC, you gonna need a bigger ink bottle and a bigger feather because the check that you are going to have to write out just for Collin is going to be so freaking BIG and unprecedented! Up yours, TLC.

GollyGee said...

TFW: Who's going to daddy's for T-day dinner?
Kids: The usual.
TFW: Aaden, you going?
Aaden: Yeah.
TFW: Daddy's for dinner and Mommy's for desert?
Kids: In the Sound of Music harmony: YESSSSS!!
TFW: Got it!

TFW gets the kids for desert because she is such a
SWEET MOMMY.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

NJGal51 said... 89
<=======A little Thanksgiving Day humor.

Photoshopfun - Good job on my requested pig in lipstick. You nailed it.

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Thank you! You are welcome!

I especially liked the Winnie the Pooh tattoo from HER leg and a Steve tattoo next to Winnie on her hoof holding the tube of lipstick.

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Would someone please point me in the direction of the lipstick porker? Thanks!

NJGal51 said...

@photoshopfunnie: @Sassccha @ConcernedChick @DonutsForCollin @Kateplusmy8 @TLC @GosselinBook Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! https://twitter.com/photoshopfunnie/status/801810503161053185/photo/1

Here it is Fleecing.

Sheepless In Seattle said...

TFW gets the kids for desert because she is such a
SWEET MOMMY.

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She certainly is as dry, empty and forsaken as a desert.

Jane said...

NJGal51 said... 117
@photoshopfunnie: @Sassccha @ConcernedChick @DonutsForCollin @Kateplusmy8 @TLC @GosselinBook Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! https://twitter.com/photoshopfunnie/status/801810503161053185/photo/1

Here it is Fleecing.
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I would have liked to see this but I'm blocked! Ouch!

FlimsyFlamsy said...

I won't watch the video clip, but, good lord, that woman is tone deaf. She's sent her son away, and it's a freaking family holiday, but it's all fun and games at Miss Gosselin's Home for Exploited Children. Again, no one has to walk around wearing a black veil, but how about at least refraining from making a family video with one family member missing?

I truly believe TFW is thrilled that C is gone. Absolutely delighted. One less icky boy in her midst. It's her dream come true.

SaraMRN2010 said...

And more proof that Zorro is out of the picture. In that video his bird tree that always set on the end of the counter is gone and it looks like the cage that was in the corner of the room might be gone as well.

Tucker's Mom said...

I truly believe TFW is thrilled that C is gone. Absolutely delighted. One less icky boy in her midst. It's her dream come true.
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I think she's relieved and has very little guilt, because this is a Colin problem, not Kate problem.
Kate might try to come across as affected because she was "humbled" or something, not being able to help him, but she will never acknowledge being part of the eventual manifestation of Colin's problems.

Tucker's Mom said...

RIP Florence Henderson.
What a shock! Our Mrs. Brady ;-(

FlimsyFlamsy said...

SaraMRN2010 (#121), good detective work!

Does anyone remember "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?" I just hope
Zorro wasn't on the Thanksgiving menu.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

About my previous comment...just wanted to make sure it's clear that I am KIDDING! I am NOT accusing TFW of cooking and eating her family pet!

GollyGee said...

Sheepless In Seattle said... 118
TFW gets the kids for desert because she is such a
SWEET MOMMY.

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She certainly is as dry, empty and forsaken as a desert.

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I saw that I typed desert when I hit Publish.

Yes, she is dry as dust.

Susan1956 said...

Jane said... 119

I'm blocked too but I'm able to see it on the timeline of one of the other twitterers (sic). For example, I typed in Sasscha, then scrolled her timeline till I found it. Too cute!!

Photoshopfun said...

Jane, send me a follow, maybe that will work.

Dmasy said...

I am feeling a bit out of the loop. I had to google "See You Next Tuesday".

Oh, my.

She really stumbled into that one didn't she.

GollyGee said...

FlimsyFlamsy said... 125
About my previous comment...just wanted to make sure it's clear that I am KIDDING! I am NOT accusing TFW of cooking and eating her family pet!

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We know you didn't mean that!

I posted before, the show that was on Tuesday night was filmed A YEAR AGO! So, the evidence piles up that the bird stand is not on the counter where she let him roam free as a sous chef and the bird cage wasn't there.

I think one of the pups got him or he was stepped on by a kid. Something happened to Zorro.

Need a picture of Zorro with the current newspaper, TFW!

Snap Away!

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Dmasy (#129), I'm the one who brought it up after seeing her tweet. Sorry to be a corrupting influence!

localyocul said...

Tucker's Mom said... 123
RIP Florence Henderson.
What a shock! Our Mrs. Brady ;-(

///

I am completely done with 2016. :(

Dmasy said...

Flimsy, I would follow your lead into trouble any time!

I am in Vegas right now. I could lead a few of us into "over stimulation" myself.

kris said...

I dunno, looking over Joel's shoulder, I see something that looks red & lit up, soya be that's Zorros cage. I think his tabletop perch is gone bc the girl dog has run if the house so Z's been relegated back to his cage.

But I certainly don't think they had a big 'friends and family' day judging on how Kate was dressed, like she just rolled out of bed, lol.

GollyGee said...

Dmasy said... 129
I am feeling a bit out of the loop. I had to google "See You Next Tuesday".

Oh, my.

She really stumbled into that one didn't she.

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Don't, feel bad, Dmasy, I had to google it too!.

Ooh, she did, didn't she? I think she knew exactly what it meant. It was a blank you to everybody including TLC. She's probably ticked because she's probably told no more filming, for now. Probably going to do a Mady and Cara college send off party. Can you see her barking orders at their colleges and inside the dorm rooms? UGH!

I had to explain the other day what bye, Felicia meant to somebody. lol

GollyGee said...

High Sodium Content said... 1
Meant to add in prior post, wasn't it the little girls' job to make lunches for all? Also what happened to all the night before prep. She can't keep her lies straight to this day.

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She can't. I believe that she doesn't actually make their lunches in the morning, that the girls make them the night before or in the mining themselves. I think she is still in the bed and gets up when it is about time to take them.

She seemed awkward making them, especially rolling up the wraps.

Jamesvader1194 said...

@GollyGee If Zorro is gone then why is Kate trying to hide it?Even if God forbid one of the dogs got him or the kids did by accident.Kate could just say "he got sick" or make something up.Not like any of her fans would doubt her.I'll admit i had a bird like Zorro and we found her in the cage in the morning dead,it was so weird because we took good care of her.None of us was squeezing her so hard and we made sure she was fed and taken care of.To this day i have no idea how that bird died.

Jane said...

Photoshopfun- When you've blocked someone on Twitter, they're unable to request a follow.

Sad but true said...

Breezy said... 111
She must follow the Busbys. They did the mannequin challenge with the crew using the same music. It was posted on their facebook page on November 20
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Do you mean to say that they essentially copied the Busby video? The music? I wonder if this was some promo idea recommended by TLC, otherwise, using the same music is just downright weird.

Photoshopfun said...

If I knew your Twitter handle, I could unblock it and follow you so you could see it.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Teens are the ones who started it so I wouldn't be surprised if Mady and Cara told her about it.

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Ellen did a hilarious mannequin challenge at the White House when a bunch of celebs were there for the Medal of Freedom event. She's too much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV0dI_dDVKU

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


Really, really really hoping that children can no longer be institutionalised for typical behaviour that annoys their parents. Then again, Penn was the state where Kids for Cash happened.

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This is part of the motivation behind California reform that starts Jan 1. We're basically getting rid of all group homes. All of them. Except for the very highest levels of home for children who need the highest level of services. Seriously mentally ill children, seriously dangerous children.

All other children will be placed with foster families or given in-home services with their own bio families.

Now, whether this will work is anyone's guess, we are scratching our heads here wondering where these foster families are going to come from to help our teens and preteens--but their heart is in the right place and I'm hoping for the best.

Sad but true said...

For anyone blocked by Kate on Twitter (and since I have no Twitter account, I may be wrong about this, lol), but if you are not logged in to your Twitter account, you can go here to see all tweets to, from, and about Kate.

https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=Kateplusmy8%20&src=typd

Sad but true said...

I guess she thinks IG is paying off for her. Yet another #NookiePookie.

kateplusmy8 I keep trying to show you that I STILL fit on the stairs....see??? #Nanuq #LoveMyLilGirl❤️

Jane said...

Photoshopfun- It's Jane @ ellamenopea

Anonymous said...

Sad but true (139)...

No that music has been used in many videos for the challenge. It's called Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd. No copyright needed. The Busbys weren't the first people to use the music and the concept for the challenge. A group of teens at a high school started the challenge and somehow it went viral.

-ajw

Anonymous said...

Idk why I said copyright LOL meant to copied!

-ajw

Somewhere In Time said...

RIP, Carol Brady.

Sad but true said...

And she's taking questions, too. Maybe kids (the "usual four" no doubt) have gone to Jon's for the weekend.

dague12 My 3 year old 80 lb. Shep still tries to fit on one step. So cute @kateplusmy8 !

kateplusmy8 Good to know! I wondered if she'd ever figure out she can't fit .. Or keep trying! Guess she'll keep trying 😉 @dague12

kateplusmy8 She and Mak are 7 months old now. I'm guessing she weighs about 70 pounds now maybe? I can still lift her tho 😉😉! I do it once a week! Good weight training:)! @hruiz30927

FlimsyFlamsy said...

I just heard that Florence Henderson was the youngest of 10 kids, raised by a single mother. How on earth did they survive without a reality show?

Layla said...

I watched the mannequin challenge, and K is certainly not dressed for company, is she? Looks like they spent Thanksgiving alone. And no mess in the kitchen. No dishes, no leftovers cooling off before going into the fridge. I think the above posters are right--she had the kids home for dessert. The usual 4 went to Jon's. But she made sure to post that challenge to make it look like she had all of them.

Interesting that the organic, healthy mom (cough, cough) keeps 2-liter bottles of sofa around the house. She has never admitted to allowing the kids to drink soda. Busted!

Sad but true said...

kateplusmy8 You know, taking adorable pics of my kids and their dogs just never ever gets old! Mak and Aaden are especially inseparable and it's so precious! #Aaden #Mak ❤️❤️

Gee, I bet Collin would have been Mak's friend, too, if only he hadn't been sent away.

Looks like Aaden's become her designated photo stooge. Maybe all the kids voted who would be in charge of appeasing 2016 Instagram-Mommy, and he got the short straw.

Sad but true said...

From the previous photo. Doofus is playing 20 questions again.

miloandjack2016 #Nanuq...perched up high to watch over you all! Her #GuardDog instinct at work! Other dogs do this as well? Or is this #HerThing? @kateplusmy8

miloandjack2016 You are a nut for trying to keep lifting her! LOL. #70 lbs....you are going to hurt yourself! I can see you explaining a back injury to your doc....#WeightTraining #LiftingMyNanuq. 😋 @kateplusmy8

fluffywhitelucy She is smiling! [This one has a dog the looks just like #NookiePookie. Imagine!]

kateplusmy8 Does Lucy smile too? I think I've seen her smiling! Nanuq inherited her constant smile from her mommy.. It's my favorite trait she got from her! It makes me happy to see her happy face:)! @fluffywhitelucy

TLC stinks said...

I never thought Zorro would survive all of their handling of him. My guess the bird died and the pups were substituted. So I assume a burial of Zorro did not make the cut to air or she figures her dopey fans will forget about him. Come on Milo....ASK WHERE IS ZORRO?

Sad but true said...

This comment is from the video posted last night.

jamiepumpkin3Alexis sent this to me. Made my day!😃

So I guess that means the youngers have access to social media? Tightly controlled, I assume.

And this one's beyond words. And hope.

miloandjack2016 You should do a followup clip...w/same #FrozenPose and then SUDDENLY all of you break out into a family dance! You game? Get Mady to choreograph it?? @kateplusmy8. 😋

Milo, you're forgetting, Kate can't dance. And Mady as a choreographer? I don't think so.

Sad but true said...

Anonymous said... 146

Thanks. I wasn't worried about any copyright issues, LOL, I just thought it odd that she used same music as the Busbys. I haven't watched enough of these to know (1) that there was any music involved at all---it is a tableau, after all; and (2) that the very same music has been used by all sorts of people who are posting these online.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Sad but true (#155), once again, Gladys has not shared one single picture of her children, but is now issuing requests for not only photos, but filmed dance routines, from other people's kids?

The G children have a day off from school -- let them enjoy it, and not waste one second of time thinking about what their "fans" want. If Gladys gave half a crap about the well-being of those kids, that would have stopped her from her creepy request.

Sad but true said...

Let no K8 IG post go unquestioned.

miloandjack2016 Perfect!! This is what you want to see...your #FurBabies bonding w/your kids! Does #DaddyShoka have a favorite among you all? @kateplusmy8

miloandjack2016 Would it be an option for #Collin to get a specially trained #ServiceDog? There are some AMAZING stories of how these dogs help w/special needs kids! #JustAThought. ❤ @kateplusmy8

Does Milo really think Kate would allow Collin back with a service dog? She really doesn't know Kate at all, does she?

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Layla (#151), maybe the soda is for Uncle Steve, to wash down his foil-wrapped pizza!

GollyGee said...

That can't be Collin there because he wasn't able to leave the facility!

I think it is Joel.

TFW was in all her glory. Serving the kids from the Counter Trough!

Deliverence said...

TLC stinks said... 154
I never thought Zorro would survive all of their handling of him. My guess the bird died and the pups were substituted. So I assume a burial of Zorro did not make the cut to air or she figures her dopey fans will forget about him. Come on Milo....ASK WHERE IS ZORRO?
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Kate Gosselin ‏@Kateplusmy8 Nov 22
I'm so thankful for my wild unpredictable wonderful life w my 8 kids,3 dogs,1 bird plus 1 reality tv show! #KatePlus8 @TLC SEE YOU NEXT TUES

GollyGee said...

If Aaden was chugging Steve's soda (tee hee) that he drinks to wash down the pizza, and he put his dirty lips on the bottle rim?

God have mercy on him.

#RVFlashback

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Sad but true (#158), now there's a superfun episode idea: Special Needs & Service Dogs. C is brought home with a specially-trained animal to help him with his challenges. But, oh dear, it's not helping, because there's an entire TLC production crew trailing behind him. And his horrible, hand-flapping mother is hovering around, making sure this strange animal doesn't scratch her beloved deck. Oh well -- better send the kid away again.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Sad but true (#158), now there's a superfun episode idea: Special Needs & Service Dogs. C is brought home with a specially-trained animal to help him with his challenges. But, oh dear, it's not helping him any, because there's an entire TLC production crew trailing behind him. And his horrible, hand-flapping mother is hovering around, making sure this strange animal doesn't scratch her beloved deck. Oh well -- better send the kid away again.

URL (original) said...

If anyone is interested I found Tuesday's cable ratings. Kate Plus 8 rated 890 with .26 for 18-49 viewers. Little People Big World rated 1.606 and .42 for 18-49 group. Hopefully, this will be the last season for TFW with such a low start.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


I just heard that Florence Henderson was the youngest of 10 kids, raised by a single mother. How on earth did they survive without a reality show?


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I heard as well, for the first time, that her mother abandoned the family when FH was ten, and her father was nearly 70 years old when she was born.

They were so poor she didn't get a birthday cake on her birthdays.

So yeah, lots of families really struggle, and you make do, without a reality show.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


Kate Gosselin ‏@Kateplusmy8 Nov 22
I'm so thankful for my wild unpredictable wonderful life w my 8 kids,3 dogs,1 bird plus 1 reality tv show! #KatePlus8 @TLC SEE YOU NEXT TUES

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Nope. Proof of life please. President-elect Trump or I don't believe it.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

We're addicted to poke here, it's all we eat when we go out.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Their mannequin challenge was actually pretty good but whichever kid filmed it filmed it way too close, so it was hard to get a sense for the big picture.

And yes, she sure is schlepping around in sweats on Thanksgiving. The house was pretty empty there for such a big holiday. No grandparents, no cousins, no friends. Who spends Thanksgiving year after year with just their kids? Sad.

TLC stinks said...

Nothing like playing the guilt card to TLC. Thank you, thank you for my crazy rich life. She's toast.

TLC stinks said...

Suck it up, buttercup.

Kate Gosselin
Nov 22
Kate Gosselin ‏@Kateplusmy8
I must thank the BEST cable network ever, @TLC.You have been so supportive thru all our ups&downs

TLC stinks said...

Bet Mady filmed the mannequin challenge. No Cara in sight.

jamezvader1194 said...

@Admin But this goes back to what i said.IF Zorro is gone and died,then why not tell your fans the bad news?What would she be trying to hide?If he died a tragic way from the pups or if one of the kids accidentally stepped on him,then wouldn't she just make something up?Its not like any of her fans would doubt her cause according to milo "Kate would have no reason to lie about it."

Sad but true said...

Yes, she explains their absence in the comment he posted introducing it. I thought the filming sucked, quite frankly, and that was Mady's job. Cara did the music. Which required her not to be seen? I don't think so.

NJGal51 said...

This may well be her last "season" and she's frantically posting IG pictures to show TLC how many likes/comments she gets to prove that she's still popular. I hate to tell her, but when you get a few thousand "likes" in a short time span it indicates that many of them are bought accounts. She is just too thankful to TLC which is unlik her.

kris said...

I still say if you stop the mannequin recording just as it goes over Joel's shoulder, in the background is a glowing red light (warmer) and it looks like a cage with a light over it (regular light). I think he's alive, just being kept in his cage so the girl doggie can roam free.

Tizzie said...

TLC stinks said... 171

Suck it up, buttercup.

Kate Gosselin
Nov 22
Kate Gosselin ‏@Kateplusmy8
I must thank the BEST cable network ever, @TLC.You have been so supportive thru all our ups&downs

WTF??? How has TLC been supportive? And who is "our"? KATE CHOSE this lifestyle, so she should STFU and stop complaining about it. THE KIDS are the ones suffering, because they DID NOT choose this lifestyle and have had THEIR ups and downs broadcast for the world to see, WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION. Will TLC be supportive when the kids want financial compensation when they come of age? And will KATE? I doubt it!

Sad but true said...

NJGal51 said... 175
This may well be her last "season" and she's frantically posting IG pictures to show TLC how many likes/comments she gets to prove that she's still popular.
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And the number of likes/comments she does get is downright laughable next most other TLC "stars."

Tucker's Mom said...

Yeah, thank TLC and kiss their butt, but Kate's going to not know how to help TLC sooner rather than later.
I can't fathom TLC ordering another season.
Can you imagine them filming into next year, still no Colin?
WTF?

Original T said...

I think that the chickens have something to do with Collins absence. Not sure if he actually did something to the chickens that harmed them, or perhaps social services made her get rid of them because it was too much work for the kids to take care of them, or perhaps she was violating some sort of code? I'm just speculating of course, but I bet the absence of both Collin and the chickens is not a coincidence.

GollyGee said...

I think when Collin left, she did not want to hire someone to take care of the chickens because it wouldn't be economically feasible. She wouldn't of been able to make a profit like she did off Collin.

Off the backbreaking work of a child.

Guess Farmer Henry wasn't interested in taking the job.

Sad but true said...

Original T said... 180

Since Collin carried the brunt of the chores connected to the chickens, my assumption is they are gone because HE is gone, and no one else wants to assume the responsibility. You don't think Kate is gonna clean out a chicken coop, do you? Or Mady or Cara or any of the girls? LOL

Seredipity said...

Who, in the name of Father Christmas, is this doofus talking about? Collin?

Fired Up 4 Kate ‏@MiloandJack 3m3 minutes ago
@dutyroyal @Kateplusmy8 Just read this! Whether it's one child or you have 8 like Kate...there is always the ONE that does you in! LOL

Sad but true said...

Seredipity said... 183

Yeah, so here you are, making a Twitter comment to Kate Gosselin of all random people, and instead of her replying (which you weren't expecting anyway), her ecomes some unknown goofball careening in from left field to reply FOR Kate. That would put me off tweeting forever.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Serendipity (#183), I have no idea what Gladys is talking about. But referring to a child who "does you in" with an LOL, knowing C has been sent away, is wildly insensitive and inappropriate.

Anonymous said...

If Mrs. Butinsky is referring to Collin as the "ONE" who "does you in" (and laughing about it) K8 should respond because not only is that comment inappropriate, it is highly offensive as well as highly insensitive.

bm

FlimsyFlamsy said...

bm (#186), but alas, TFW doesn't have the mama bear protective gene. And for all her go-to-the-ends-of-the-earth-to-help-them blather about her kids, I've seen very little proof of that in her words and actions.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

I would argue that all 8 of the G kids have been "done in" by their mother.

NJGal51 said...

WOW! Milo really crossed the line with that comment. Even if she didn't mean anything by it it's the perception by others that matters on social media and it sure seems like Milo was talking about Collin. If TFW doesn't step up and say something she's more of an ass than we already know her to be. Sometimes silence speaks volumes.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Milo is forever playing the PR game with Kate, and it's pathetic.

In the case of Collin I think she's trying to keep his issues as lighthearted as possible, with the gentle teasing and jokes. As well, she subtly puts all the blame on Collin, making sure everyone knows it's not that Collin has a horrible mother who doesn't know how, doesn't try, or both to parent her child with special needs, but rather, it's the child himself who breaks the mold so of course Kate can only do her best but it won't be enough. It's really pathetic the way she tries to change the narrative here.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/25/politics/michelle-obama-replacement-kids/index.html

Annnnnnd this is how parents can talk about their teens without being an asshat.

Michelle and Barrack are hilarious and are really taking the teen years in stride.

Midnight Madness said...


In the case of Collin I think she's trying to keep his issues as lighthearted as possible, with the gentle teasing and jokes. As well, she subtly puts all the blame on Collin, making sure everyone knows it's not that Collin has a horrible mother who doesn't know how, doesn't try, or both to parent her child with special needs, but rather, it's the child himself who breaks the mold so of course Kate can only do her best but it won't be enough. It's really pathetic the way she tries to change the narrative here.

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I wish Kate would really lower the boom on her and tell her to shut the heck up, and not in nice terms. Obviously nothing else is going to make her cease and desist with the PR work. Sometimes tough love is best. Kate needs to do what she needs to do...silence Milo, even if it means that Kate would have to hide the bunny.

Layla said...

TLC is still not showing ads for K+8, in spite of Kate's efforts to suck up. They show no interest in promoting it, and probably don't care if the ratings are bad. It looks like they are done. If they haven't told her yet, then she is the last person to know. Same as last time.

She has to at least suspect. There is no chance that she hasn't noticed the lack of ads for her show. She has seen the one promo clip and she knows they are showing her true colors, like they didn't last time they cut her loose. I think the show is done, and it's not because of ratings. It's because she has gone back to being her nasty self and they are sick of it. She would have been on her best behavior when TLC took her back, but over time, as she got comfortable, she reverted to her old behavior--demanding, belittling, screaming, expecting the crew to wait on her hand and foot. Add to that her big salary, big demands, and low ratings, and she is just not worth the hassle.

Lynne In RI said...

Midnight (192): "I wish Kate would really lower the boom on her and tell her to shut the heck up, and not in nice terms. Obviously nothing else is going to make her cease and desist with the PR work. Sometimes tough love is best. Kate needs to do what she needs to do...silence Milo, even if it means that Kate would have to hide the bunny."

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Milo's entire universe revolves around Kate. TFW is Milo's reason for living. What happens to someone like Milo if that's taken away and Kate would cut the cord? Can Milo cope? Is the depression that great that there would be consequences not only to Kate, but also to Milo? One just never knows about the mental health of someone like Gladys. How fragile is she? It could have devastating results.

Layla said...

Last comment should read "like they DID last time". Sorry

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

We watched Foxcatcher the documentary over Thanksgiving--not the film. The film didn't even begin to touch on the depth of Dupont's mental illness. There were so many warning signs, and it's tragic nothing was done. I found some of his behaviors remarkably similar to how some of the sheeple behave. For example, Dupont tended to latch on to a particular athlete/celeb at his facility, and would become obsessed with them and demand to be around them all the time. It really was like a fan, only because of his money he was living out a fan fantasy of actually hanging out in real life with the celeb and becoming friends. And then of course, when he perceived that Dave Schultz, his celeb, had turned on him, he killed him.

The documentary did a good job explaining why the guys were so willing to hang around someone so obviously mentally ill, and a big part of it was feeling so sorry for him and his poor social skills, and wanting to do what they could to help him out of kindness and feeling they owed it to him for being their benefactor. What an absolutely preventable tragedy.

Jamesvader1194 said...

The hell?According to this one Kate fan,she's a police officer that lives in Kate's area and she claims the police have had no problems with Kate.I guess she miss the amount of times Kate called the police on Jon. Jen Rose
‏@J_Rose_E Jen Rose Retweeted Margaret Meade
I'm an officer... considering I am local to her not one time was she nor anyone in her surroundings opposed a significant threat! #oops

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


I'm an officer... considering I am local to her not one time was she nor anyone in her surroundings opposed a significant threat

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Lol. I'd say stalking around Jon's house like a crazy pants and repeatedly making serious accusations about your ex including drugs and sex absue is pretty threatening though maybe not a "significant" threat. Or was this cop (or is she a wife of a cop?) not aware of those incidents.

Tucker's Mom said...

I think the show is done, and it's not because of ratings. It's because she has gone back to being her nasty self and they are sick of it.
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If I were a "power that be" at TLC or Discovery, it would really piss me off that this "talent" was so recalcitrant when it comes to making peace with her ex and being so nasty to him in public.
The way Kate's handled her post-divorce acrimony with Jon has long been unpalatable.
Now, with Colin disappeared, and Mady being so nasty-following in the footsteps of her mother-I can't begin to imagine how people watch the show without feeling like they need a shower.

Tucker's Mom said...

‏@J_Rose_E Jen Rose Retweeted Margaret Meade
I'm an officer... considering I am local to her not one time was she nor anyone in her surroundings opposed a significant threat! #oops
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I'm glad no on opposed a threat.
Oops is right.

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