Jon and Kate Plus Eight

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

I actually ventured to the TLC message board about this show and was scared sh*tless by some of the people on there. Seriously stalker-ish and WAY too critical. But I did learn that Jon's father passed away after the twins and before the 6-pack (and he was part of thier life). As for his mom, she is around but they are not close. Same goes for Kate's parents- they are alive but they are not part of her daily life-- they aren't a part of her brother's life either.

We did meet Gammy (Jon's Mom's Mom) on the 3rd birthday episode.

I know what you mean. I went there once and I just couldn't believe at some of the things they were saying! I was reading somewhere that the family was on public assistance after the 6 pack was born (obviously before they caught the eye of the Discovery Channel). Anyway, some lady from the Gosselin's old town wrote something criticizing Kate in her blog. Beth (Kate's friend to the rescue/babysitter/home redesigner) commented back and defended her friend. It was quite entertaining.

It was neat to learn more about Jon's dad when they took the kids to the dentist. It's nice that Jon and the kids still go to the office his father started.

Funny what you learn on message boards. The boys' last names are in honor of Jon, Kevin (Kate's brother), and Thomas (Jon's dad). And the girls? Faith. Hope. Joy.

[ForeverRoses]

And Mady's middle name is Kate.

Now I sound like one of the stalkers. I swear, I have no plans to visit central Penn. to try and find them!

The entry that I couldn't believe was the one saying the protective services should be called because the kids were left outside while Kate was inside making lunch. HELLO -- they were filming the kids outside, so at a minimum a camera guy and a sound guy were outside as well.

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

And Mady's middle name is Kate.

Now I sound like one of the stalkers. I swear, I have no plans to visit central Penn. to try and find them!

The entry that I couldn't believe was the one saying the protective services should be called because the kids were left outside while Kate was inside making lunch. HELLO -- they were filming the kids outside, so at a minimum a camera guy and a sound guy were outside as well.

If you're a stalker then I'm one too!

Aside from their technical duties, I have to wonder how involved the camera guy, sound guy, and Jen the Producer get when it comes to the kids. I know they try to stay out of it as much as possible, but if Colin and Alexis are beating the crap out of each other (which seems to be the norm -- they won't be taking each other to the prom!), do they let them beat the crap out of each other? Do they intervene? Do they scream for Kate to break them up?

[KDAngel]

I don't watch the show, but I like seeing the kids every 6months or so growing up more.

[Kappamd]

I'm not sure. A couple of weeks ago they aired an episode of clips that never aired and Kate was talking about how interesting it is to go back and watch the film because she sees things then that she didn't as they were actually happening. They showed two of the boys beating each other with blocks and she made a comment about how the camera guy didn't tell her.

I did think it was amusing in the episode where they went to see the Sequoias (sp?) when Jon asked Jen to do something and Kate yelled at him, "You're supposed to pretend they're not there!"

[ForeverRoses]

yeah, but then they showed the clip of Kate throwing the dirty diaper at Jen and then the clips of the kids checking out all of the equipment. So I have to think they are somewhat communicative.

Plus, if someone tried to kidnap one of the kids or if one of the kids wandered off, I have to believe that the camera or sound person would do something.

[Emilyzd]

I love this show!!

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

yeah, but then they showed the clip of Kate throwing the dirty diaper at Jen and then the clips of the kids checking out all of the equipment. So I have to think they are somewhat communicative.

Plus, if someone tried to kidnap one of the kids or if one of the kids wandered off, I have to believe that the camera or sound person would do something.

When they arrived at the motel during their road trip to WDW, they acknowledged the crew's help in watching the kids. Kate was in the motel room getting the kids ready for bed and Jon had to carry each sleeping kid to the rooms, so the crew had to watch over the kids in the van.

I think they try their best not to be involved, but if the kids are in obvious danger, they'll intervene if Jon and Kate aren't around. That's just natural instinct.

That crew must be deaf by now.

[nittanyalum]

I just like that Jon and Kate really seem like normal people, they get irritated with each other and snip at each other and the kids, they don't try to make things look perfect for the cameras. Some of those women in the 16+ kids-type-shows just seem unrealistically calm and placid (possibly heavily medicated?). And Jon just always looks... tired. God love 'im.

[ZTAMich]

Originally Posted by SoCalGirl

My biggest problem with that road trip is that they left home around 4pm. Who does that? You start road trips, especially with kids, at the crack of dawn. Load the car the night before and strap the kids in their seats while their still half asleep in the morning.

We always left early to avoid rush hour traffic, espc. during holiday weekends. We would usually get to breakfast on the other side of NYC around 8. It was great!

[SWTXBelle]

I much prefer driving through the night - kids are asleep, and roads are less crowded. Only works if you are a night owl, I guess.

[BabyPiNK_FL]

I LOVE this show, but sometimes I wonder-Jon is like half white, but the kids look so asian (at least to me) and I wonder if Kate ever feels left out looks wise-I'm sure she'll show up in them more prominently in the future, but they look even more asian than their dad sometimes! I date interracially and it makes me wonder if my kids will even look like me if I married that way!

They are very cute and very real and I just love Kate's parenting style and Jon's laid back attitude. Those kids are the most adorable and well-brought up.

[SWTXBelle]

She once commented that she'd like at least ONE to look like her. Genetic roulette - my brother is the spitting image of my grandfather.

[jess_pom]

I grew up near them... my sister has seen their van driving around town.

[When Doves Cry]

The kids are looking a lot more "white" as they grow up.

I love Alexis & Leah. They're the cutest!
And Mady & Cara are such amazing big sisters. Like.. even my bf was impressed. (yes i made him watch)