By motherjanegoose

March 4, 2009 7:32 AM | Link to this

Theresa…you have a live one here. I do not care for the show as I have only watched it a few times to see that it is not my cup of tea.

I have observed how many folks are STILL commenting over your last column. Is it the most visited topic? I tend to look and see how many comments are on a given topic and Jon and Kate is HUGE!

This ought to be interesting! Have fun!

FCM…don’t forget to check to see if you kids have school next Friday or if it is a snow make up day…re: my comment on yesterday’s post. Hopefully, you can have a day off but many do not!

By Kathy

March 4, 2009 8:27 AM | Link to this

I quit watching J&K+8 because it became painful to watch Kate treat her husband and her kids with complete disrespect. I can’t believe TLC continues to film this family. It does not surprise me that the journalist could not get an interview with the Gosselins. They seem to only deal wtih people that stroke their egos and keep them in denial (or whatever it is)that they are exploiting their children. Their 15 minutes expired a long time ago. Those children need to be left alone.

BTW….there WILL be school in Gwinnett on March 13. That is the 1st make-up date built into the calendar.

By DB

March 4, 2009 11:39 AM | Link to this

“Painful” is right — and embarrassing. I watched one episode, and found it to be disturbing. “Katezilla”, indeed. It’s similar to the feeling you get while sitting at dinner with friends and they suddenly start bickering at each other … you just want to stand up and say, “Well, this was fun — see you later!” and beat a hasty retreat. Thanks for the links, Theresa, it was very interesting. The links inside the article to some other websites was equally fascinating — including the “Gosselins Without Pity” website. Granted, all of the different websites have their own agendas, but it’s troubling how vicious the backlash is. One blogger asked the reasonable question: “Now that they have this $1.3 mil house paid for by TLC, how in the heck are two unemployed adults with 8 kids going to pay the taxes and the heating bills once TLC drops the show?” I’m afraid the backlash on this family may result in them being in the same predicament as the Extreme Home Makeover family that recently faced foreclosure. Fans are going to start feeling used and abused when the truth comes out about why Jon was fired and ineligible for unemployment — and not because his boss was a cheapo meanie.

By DB

March 4, 2009 11:39 AM | Link to this

“Painful” is right — and embarrassing. I watched one episode, and found it to be disturbing. “Katezilla”, indeed. It’s similar to the feeling you get while sitting at dinner with friends and they suddenly start bickering at each other … you just want to stand up and say, “Well, this was fun — see you later!” and beat a hasty retreat. Thanks for the links, Theresa, it was very interesting. The links inside the article to some other websites was equally fascinating — including the “Gosselins Without Pity” website. Granted, all of the different websites have their own agendas, but it’s troubling how vicious the backlash is. One blogger asked the reasonable question: “Now that they have this $1.3 mil house paid for by TLC, how in the heck are two unemployed adults with 8 kids going to pay the taxes and the heating bills once TLC drops the show?” I’m afraid the backlash on this family may result in them being in the same predicament as the Extreme Home Makeover family that recently faced foreclosure. Fans are going to start feeling used and abused when the truth comes out about why Jon was fired and ineligible for unemployment — and not because his boss was a cheapo meanie.

By jmb

March 4, 2009 2:18 PM | Link to this

They are boring, like this blog has been the last couple of weeks. There’s tons of stuff that appeal to more readers than crap like this. Ask your readers for some topics. Seems like the only time we actually get a good one.

By Theresa

March 4, 2009 2:47 PM | Link to this

Hey JMB — Please do send me topics — I am always happy to use your ideas. I am really surprised that people aren’t discussing this one. There is so much traffic still going to the first item. Any one can always email me topics at ajcmomania@gmail.com or leave them in the blog itself .

By new step mom

March 4, 2009 2:52 PM | Link to this

I think so many are over them. They were scheduled to speak at a large suburban protestant church. Jon back out at the last minute. I thought then, who is watching their kids while they are out hocking their wares. I think they set a horrible example of marriage and how to treat a spouse. I also think that their fame is going to lead to more Nadya Sullemans. 6 kids in one womb is dangerous and should not be glorified.

By nurse&mother

March 4, 2009 3:12 PM | Link to this

I find it interesting that those who just love J&K+8 are not here to say anything today. Hmmm. I won’t rehash all my comments from the previous blog (you are welcome to read them).

No I am not surprised after reading this article. I’m not sure why this strikes a cord with me. Maybe because I am so shocked that there are no many naive people out there. It truly saddens me that there are such manipulative self-centered parents out there that are only interested in money. I am intriqued as to why some folks still chose to watch a show knowing that Kate is so ugly to not only her loyal fans when confronted out in public, but her husband (and children sometimes) as well as others (Aunt Jodi etc). Hey Kate, your fans are indirectly your money source. You should be nice to them. Otherwise the freebies will end soon. JMHO.

By nurse&mother

March 4, 2009 3:17 PM | Link to this

New Step mom, you are absolutely right about Kate and Jon setting a horrible example of marriage and how to treat your spouse. I am sad that so many young people view this and think this is how women (or men) should treat their partners. And we wonder why our divorce rate is so high. I would not be surprised if Jon left Kate at some point in his life. Ah, maybe he is sticking it out for the freebies too.

By new step mom

March 4, 2009 3:58 PM | Link to this

Nurse and mother. I am a newlywed, so we have never had many “hard times,” but I cannot imagine speaking to anyone that way, much less my husband or his child. The thing that really bugs me is that they claim to be Christians. I am a Christian and a very “liberal” one at that and it is offensive that they have been caught in lies and treat each other this way and they want to spread the word about Christian marriage-that is one of the most offensive things. I in no way wish them hard times, but I have a hard time glorifying people who are making money off of their children and not holding down “real jobs.” I also have a hard time with those who choose further fertility treatments when they have 2 healthy biological children and there are children all over the world who need good homes.

By new mom

March 4, 2009 4:07 PM | Link to this

I’ll admit—I was one who used to enjoy the show. Not for the Jon and Kate part, but their kids. They are adorable! But the longer I watch, the more sad I get for them. They used to appear genuinely happy and content, but I think they are suffering from a lack of attention from their parents. Every time I see or hear that one of them is speaking at some event or on TV, I think ‘well, who’s with those precious children?’

The last couple of times I have seen the show, I was struck by how different Jon and Kate look—especially Kate. I guess there’s room in that huge new house for her own tanning bed?

I just hope they aren’t spending every dime that show is bringing in, and that the main ‘characters’ (aka kids) are going to see their share someday, when they go to pay for college.

And I am worried about their marriage. I think they are together for the time being, for all the stuff and fame, but those sweet kids already have against them, they don’t need to suffer a divorce too.

I’m pretty much over them, I don’t watch anymore…and I’m guessing there might be others who are tired of them too.

By nurse&mother

March 4, 2009 4:13 PM | Link to this

New step mom, I certainly won’t fault someone for choosing fertility treatments if they can A. afford the treatments and B. afford to raise the possibilities of multiples (including health care etc. ). You do have a good point about adoption. I hear that it can be difficult to adopt babies even internationally. However, there are lots of young children in foster care that are eligible for adoption that are overlooked. Often times there are even toddlers.

By new step mom

March 4, 2009 4:39 PM | Link to this

It is not that I fault them. I too have PCOS (that is what Kate has) and will likely take that route once myself. I guess I just think that if you have had multiples once you are likely to have them again and if you want more kids and the biological thing is checked off, then look at kids that need homes. Most people say to rescue dogs and so many of us do not look at rescuing children. I guess I am on my soap box, I just do not think these folks have made good decision and their celebrity is encouraging others to do the same.

By momtoAlex&Max

March 4, 2009 5:15 PM | Link to this

Not to get too off-topic, but..well, maybe I am cuz I absolutely HATE what those people are doing.

Anyways, in re:adoption, I have know several people from my church and school that took the adoption route and let me tell you: IT IS NOT CHEAP. Or easy. It is VERY expensive, time-consuming and even more emotionally exhausting than fertility treatments. So I really can’t blame anyone for trying everything else before they go that route.

As for me, I was VERY lucky to be able to get pregnant easily because I never would have been able to afford treatments OR adoption.

Kate can go dance around a maypole for all I care. They are both PIMPS.

By FCM

March 4, 2009 5:21 PM | Link to this

Oportunistic hiding behind the Lord.

By verdi73

March 4, 2009 7:01 PM | Link to this

Let me tell you something about adoption. It is one extremely frustrating experience. We have been with an adoption agency for two years and are still waiting to be matched with a birthmother. We had to pay upfront $13,000 dollars, plus making profiles that cost about $300 to make 25, plus the 2K for the homestudy that you have to do each year to prove you are worthy to adopt a child(GBI fingerprint, home inspection, financial records, medical physical). We haven’t had the expense of a lawyer (another 5k) at least, and actually buying things for a child that we don’t have yet. We would probably have less children in the world if anybody else had to go thru this to birth a baby. I am so tired of people being so insensitive to those of us who will never have a child thru natural means, and have to fight and battle and struggle, and fight back the tears of the frustration of adoption.

By nurse&mother

March 4, 2009 7:17 PM | Link to this

Verdi73- I am so sorry to hear about the ordeal that you are going through. I certainly wish you the best. I am adopted as my mom couldn’t have children. I also have a wonderful friend that cannot have children. You have my prayers and best wishes.

By Kathy

March 5, 2009 8:21 AM | Link to this

WOW! Only 17 comments so far?! I had the same thought as Theresa. I thought that this topic would be hot based on all the hits the previous Jon and Kate topic got.

I agree with new step mom in the fact that it bugs me that they claim to be “Christian” people. I don’t care if you are Christian or Hindu, it is just downright rude to speak to any human being the way that Kate speaks to Jon and her children. I would never speak to my husband that way or anyone else for that matter!

By AtlantaDad

March 5, 2009 9:02 AM | Link to this

My view is that Jon and Kate are using their children to put money in the bank. I don’t think that is how parenthood is supposed to work. It bugs me that major companies support this. Just watch the commercials that run during the show—Gap, Fisher Price, etc. I do my little part to stop this train wreck by not spending money with those companies.

By cofthenight

March 5, 2009 11:17 AM | Link to this

I think there are so few comments because we’re all just TIRED of it all… tired of Jon and Kate, tired of the OctoMom. Each time they’re in the news, it irritates me so much. Maybe if we all just stop talking about them, they’ll get the hint and go away??? :)

By Kitcatjasmime

March 5, 2009 1:15 PM | Link to this

I too was a loyal Jon and Kate fan until all the madness started. If your were a loyal watcher you saw the love and care both Jodi and Beth showed all the family. The final straw for me was the book…when they had the show about the release and not one mention, not one thank you to Beth was made I decided that was it for me.I do know that in time when they are all alone they will look back with regret about letting the people who truly cared for them and their kids go….but hey, they will have all their ‘new stuff’ to keep them warm and fuzzy. I also beleive in karma and I forsee all those kids treating their parents the way they have been taught to treat family and friends.

By nurse&mother

March 5, 2009 2:19 PM | Link to this

Kitcat- you are absolutely right about what comes around goes around. Not sure if it is karma as much as it is children modeling their parents behavior/actions. You reap what you sow.

By Ipswitch

March 6, 2009 9:00 AM | Link to this

I don’t believe in the concept of what goes around comes around. Good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people. The world is mostly random. And that is within God’s will. I think many wish for something bad to happen to this family so that they can “learn a lesson.” To me, that crosses the line from appropriate concern to lowly schadenfreude.