Jon and Kate Plus Eight

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by nikki1920

people.com

this is getting messy. .

http://www.people.com/people/article...309397,00.html

TLC has released a statement:

"We are aware of Jon Gosselin's recent statements, and remain deeply disappointed at his continued erratic behavior. He and the family were shooting as recently as last Friday, without incident, and his latest comments are grossly inaccurate, without merit and are clearly opportunistic," TLC said in a statement to PEOPLE. "Despite Jon Gosselin's repeated self destructive and unprofessional actions, he remains under an exclusive contract with TLC. Direct filming of the children has been currently suspended, pending further conversations between both parents."

I think it's funny that People calls the situation the equivalent of "that kid who threatened to take his ball and go home if he didn't get picked for the team."

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

http://www.people.com/people/article...309397,00.html

TLC has released a statement:

"We are aware of Jon Gosselin's recent statements, and remain deeply disappointed at his continued erratic behavior. He and the family were shooting as recently as last Friday, without incident, and his latest comments are grossly inaccurate, without merit and are clearly opportunistic," TLC said in a statement to PEOPLE. "Despite Jon Gosselin's repeated self destructive and unprofessional actions, he remains under an exclusive contract with TLC. Direct filming of the children has been currently suspended, pending further conversations between both parents."

I think it's funny that People calls the situation the equivalent of "that kid who threatened to take his ball and go home if he didn't get picked for the team."

"repeated self destructive and unprofessional actions"??? Hello TLC this is the reality that is born from "reality" shows. Are they really trying to control people's lives?

And I'm sorry but this type of activity happens in real, unfilmed families whether there are children or not. TLC is just pissed that they found, and possibly ruined, the not-so-perfect family. Really though, who's family IS perfect?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

"repeated self destructive and unprofessional actions"??? Hello TLC this is the reality that is born from "reality" shows. Are they really trying to control people's lives?

And I'm sorry but this type of activity happens in real, unfilmed families whether there are children or not. TLC is just pissed that they found, and possibly ruined, the not-so-perfect family. Really though, who's family IS perfect?

Ain't that the truth...a channel that used to show science documentaries and now is known for trashy reality shows...karma is a bitch, TLC. You laid down with dogs and are now covered with fleas.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I think it's funny that People calls the situation the equivalent of "that kid who threatened to take his ball and go home if he didn't get picked for the team."

Funny as in you agree with their analogy, or funny because you think it's way off base?


I actually kind of agree with their analogy. From everything I have read, it does seem that Jon wants it to end because he won't be in it. If he's cut that means his paycheck (i.e. the money he uses to spend on Ed Hardy Tshirts) will go away and he'd actually *gasp* have to get a real job.

This whole cease-and-desist order is not because he's trying to look out for his family, he just wants his cut, and if he can't get it, no one's gonna get it.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by epchick

Funny as in you agree with their analogy, or funny because you think it's way off base?

This whole cease-and-desist order is not because he's trying to look out for his family, he just wants his cut, and if he can't get it, no one's gonna get it.

Funny because that's probably exactly what's happening.

I mean, if the cease-and-desist was about the welfare of the kids or something like that, then I would think that he would have pulled this a long time ago (like back when he and Kate started talking divorce).

This is clearly about money. It happened too quickly for it not to be. TLC says that he and the kids were just happily taping like a week ago.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I mean, if the cease-and-desist was about the welfare of the kids, then I would think that he would have pulled this a long time ago (like back when he and Kate started talking divorce).

Exactly! I mean had Jon actually worried about the welfare of his kids, the separation and imminent divorce would have been the perfect outlet to cancel the show.....but noooo, he was making money, why stop that gravy train?

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This is clearly about money. It happened too quickly for it not to be. TLC says that he and the kids were just happily taping like a week ago.

Of course it's about money. How else will he stay in Ed Hardy shirts?