Jon and Kate Plus Eight - Page 20

KSUViolet06 · #1 05-27-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Munchkin03

Isn't that true for many, many reality shows?

True.

gee_ess · #2 06-18-2009, 05:42 PM

The problem I have with Kate - and I just watched the "water" clip, is that she appears to be so detached all the time. I have always thought Mady is an over dramatic child. But, Kate does a poor job, time and time again, of explaining and communicating to the kids in a lot of situations. A brief conversation with Mady to reassure her that they will get drinks soon - not the "Can Judy get the kids drinks?" conversation she had over Mady's head with the producers, would have gone a long way. Her body language, everything, screams, " I am not giving any attention to what you are saying."

Of course she can't drop everything and attend to Mady's needs at that moment - but she does little to directly engage her and let her know she is aware she is thirsty and will get something for her as soon as it is possible. Everyone wants to be heard and kids are no exception. Actively listening to someone is not the same thing as catering to their every whim.

Plus, it WAS rude to say, "you are right, this is making me thirsty. Throw me a bottle of water." without letting MAdy know she will also get something soon.

She drives me crazy!

DreamfulSpirit · #3 06-18-2009, 08:57 PM

Big announcement to be made on Monday night's show....

http://www.popeater.com/television/a...e-promo/533262

Thetagirl218 · #4 06-18-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamfulSpirit

Big announcement to be made on Monday night's show....

http://www.popeater.com/television/a...e-promo/533262

Maybe they will end the show for the good of their kids....but somehow I don't think that will happen!

texas*princess · #5 06-18-2009, 10:00 PM

^^^ I think that's a laaaaame attempt for ratings. Ratings have been dropping since that premiere episode.

Maybe they are going to announce they are done w/ the show.

That would be too good to be true!

KSUViolet06 · #6 06-18-2009, 10:14 PM

It's so weird that this show has become so overexposed and people are so tired of them!

It just started in 2008 I believe.

TLC has really milked this thing for all it's worth.

KSUViolet06 · #7 06-18-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OTW

TLC started in 2008 I think, but the first two specials first aired on Discovery Health in 2007. I really miss the babies being that small. I don't think it's been THAT real since the first two specials.

I remember those, I think the little kids were barely 2 years old!

I think Kate and Jon were still working regular jobs, and they didn't have any corporate sponsors, lol.

epchick · #8 06-19-2009, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by OTW

TLC started in 2008 I think, but the first two specials first aired on Discovery Health in 2007. I really miss the babies being that small. I don't think it's been THAT real since the first two specials.

2007, really? I thought it was earlier than that. I know that in one special the sextuplets were 18 months, but i thought the very first aired around '05 or '06.

KD4Me · #9 06-19-2009, 09:35 AM

How disgusting to tease "life-changing decisions" to generate higher ratings. Their priorities are seriously wrong. I used to watch the show, so I'm interested in what happens to them (and hoping for the best), but I can barely stand to watch the commercials now. It feels just like watching someone you know fight with their spouse...very uncomfortable! And sad.

MaggieXi · #10 06-19-2009, 11:25 AM

This morning on a local tv morning show in the philly area they indicated that Monday's show would reveal that the couple plans to divorce. Not sure if thats true or just a way to get ratings.

Munchkin03 · #11 06-19-2009, 01:05 PM

Jon's been spotted around NYC with well-known realtors.

KSUViolet06 · #12 06-22-2009, 06:19 PM

http://www.people.com/people/article...286254,00.html

The Gosselins have filed for divorce (according to People).

KSigkid · #13 06-22-2009, 08:57 PM

Maybe I'm forgetting something, but is TLC the first network to actively market the break-up of a family?

Proverbs31 · #14 06-22-2009, 09:03 PM

I feel for those kids.

KSUViolet06 · #15 06-22-2009, 09:30 PM

I know the "news" has already been broken, but I'm still watching the episode and it is the saddest thing ever to watch.

Their interviews were so weird to me. Lots of passive-aggressiveness going on.

(i.e. "I wanted to move the houses closer because I wanted to do the right thing for my kids, but didn't want to rock the boat because I KNOW everything turns into a huge blow-up with him nowadays").

I just really feel for all those kids. Divorce is no fun.

So sad.