tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post2686509465409947078..comments2023-11-02T10:51:19.449-04:00Comments on Welcome To The Gosselin Family Fan Site: The Jon & Kate Plus 8 Madness: Why do we care about this family?The Travel Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08652768852732313054noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-71377289232358012002009-06-15T17:55:39.866-04:002009-06-15T17:55:39.866-04:00Sue, they are not trying to insult their kids on T...Sue, they are not trying to insult their kids on TV. Sometimes as parents we get frustrated and don't realize when we mimic a child, in order for them to stop and see that its not appropriate. <br /><br />To make a big deal out of that, I understand it bothers you, but it ridiculous to think it's an issue. Their actions may be different from yours, but it doesn't make them bad parents.The Travel Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652768852732313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-91512773844535090812009-06-04T05:03:57.054-04:002009-06-04T05:03:57.054-04:00Okay..
They are obviously not together...Sometimes...Okay..<br />They are obviously not together...Sometimes divorce is better than a hostile home. If they agree that if one is town the other leaves, better than making the kids move from house to house. Staying in one place gives them stability. <br /><br />I will not blame either parent as I DO NOT know them. yes, I see them on tv but whatever..<br /><br />I will say based on the show...Jon gives the kids much more "natural" love, he loves, kisses, etc and just has a more natural approach. Not contrived and "looking" at the camera and then giving kisses, hugs, etc. <br /><br />I don't like the fact that on the past episode Kate did her "impersonation" of the kids grunting, slurping, etc while showing how the kids ate. Yes, did Jon particpate in actions like that in the past! But I just didn't like it. It's not so much kids having to relive their lives forever on tape. We all have photos , videos we hate to see (in that is not onl tv or dvd for the whole world to see) but my point is I don't have to see my parents "replaying' for the world to see how "horrid" I was. Whether is was mady's teeth and the faces they made with hands sticking out like teeth, or the noises, faces etc.<br /><br />Looking back at photos I don't know what my parents were really thinking at the time. we just laugh and they tell me stories etc.<br /><br />I don't know I just have issues with the parents mimicking the kids or somewhat "insulting" them on national tv.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345610906428732738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-82512248644627637302009-06-01T17:53:57.841-04:002009-06-01T17:53:57.841-04:00Hey, Everybody! This is my first post here... I t...Hey, Everybody! This is my first post here... I try to read what I can here because I am a big fan, I am still heartbroken as well about the past few months AND I am SO glad to find positive energy here with all of you - THANK YOU for that energy, by the way! I am normally not a blogger, but it sure feels good to get this out! :) DonnaVee, I completely agree with EVERYTHING you said as well. No one out there can say that they would know that they would choose anything different if faced with the same circumstances. Whats more is I admire both her and Jon for being able to put themselves out there the way they did last week. I would like to add something else. As we all know, EVERY marriage goes through messes, difference is they don't have millions watching. But what I do know personally after a 4-year stint of these types of hills and valleys in my own marriage, we are still together AND getting better. My husband is a "Jon" and I am more a "Kate" in MANY ways! We have a beautiful little girl who is "Alexis". I cannot tell you how many times we have been at that stage where everyone said, "OOH, it SO over!" Heck, we even said it ourselves MANY, MANY times. I realize that the tapings are mixed up and all, but even if they were not, the back and forth is to be expected. It is growing pains. Working through these things are so very hard. I have faith that they can rise above all of this. I tried to get a message into Kate, but I doubt it will get to her desk. So, for now, I will pray and send her and the entire family positive love and light. That is what we all can do for her and I am glad to be in such good company here! Thank you, again! Blessed be!SolMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978299126467590551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-51212975374795375272009-06-01T11:56:37.967-04:002009-06-01T11:56:37.967-04:00The tiger woods comment was given as a reference n...The tiger woods comment was given as a reference not an attack on tiger himself so relax. I could use any star out there, Ben Afflek made a comment years ago that he has all this money yet is given tons of stuff for free, why? So he can where it, use, and give free advertising. So it doesn't matter who you are or how much work you do, free advetising = free products.ghostwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602228500759873654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-4449769391394960642009-05-31T22:53:01.454-04:002009-05-31T22:53:01.454-04:00DonnaVee, thank you so much for taking the words o...DonnaVee, thank you so much for taking the words out of my mouth. You need to comment on this blog more often! (lol)The Travel Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652768852732313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-85847905942318473142009-05-30T19:28:11.924-04:002009-05-30T19:28:11.924-04:00DonnaVee, love the "lemonade" comment! You really...DonnaVee, love the "lemonade" comment! You really have a way with words!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15294952360698334289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-4404549104968243622009-05-30T13:34:35.905-04:002009-05-30T13:34:35.905-04:00Well said, DonnaVee!!Well said, DonnaVee!!HOLLI DAYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894858685689162937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-26258576776665131562009-05-30T13:09:18.630-04:002009-05-30T13:09:18.630-04:00Those kids are going to be just fine.... they have...Those kids are going to be just fine.... they have more resources available to them because of the show than they would ever have had without it. I hope they will say - "My parents did what they had to do for us." Is that saying every part was good? Of course not. There are situations or episodes they would probably do differently (improvements are seen all the time related to the show) but they were new to the show biz world and subject to the visions of others. They have more control now and you see the changes. Kate had the best vision of all - she knew the show was time-limited so she transformed herself into a marketable entity with books and commerical endorsments. Now why would that raise the ire of so many? Why would her before and after pictures be so attacked when others would be congratulated for the physical improvements? (Maybe she should have hooked up with one of those weight loss companies and collected a few more millions.... Wouldn't the haters have gone over the edge with that one? LOL) <br />That family has been under a great deal of stress for years now starting with months of not knowing the outcome of the pregnancy; would any of the children survive; would they be ok if they did; how will we ever manage to live even a reasonable existence with eight mouths to feed clothe and educate for the next 20 years on a nurse's and IT guy's income. <br />I am not fond of conjecture but in this case it makes me wonder...if Jon couldn't handle the stress of this fame would he have been able to handle the stress of the magnified financial difficulties they would have endured without the show.<br />I think she should be congratulated and not vilified - she not only made lemonade - she figured out a way to make millions in America reach for a glass of it. Way to go Sista Kate!DonnaVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07902793847761269480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-79177726333043022192009-05-30T03:12:15.837-04:002009-05-30T03:12:15.837-04:00I have an innocent question, so I hope the owner o...I have an innocent question, so I hope the owner of this site does not take offense and just provides some answers.<br /><br />I noticed there are advertisements on this site.<br />How does that work exactly, if you do not mind my asking.<br />Do you get paid for the ads?<br />Just curious, that's all.<br /><br />And speaking of getting paid and freebies.<br />I am a former fan of the show and once I became aware it was not a documentary (as first advertised - which involves NO compensation) and how it morphed into a reality show and that everyone was getting paid, I now have a different take and agree with all the child experts and the more experienced people (former child actors, etc.). The kids are being exploited.<br /><br />I have absolutely nothing but good hopes for this family, but the comment trying to compare then to Tiger Woods is waaaay over the top.<br />He happens to be the top golfer today, and certainly of this generation. He is also considered one of the best athletes....ever.<br />AND, he didn't start getting paid until he was an adult and on the pro tour.<br />Tiger's dad was very careful about that.<br />He let him on the Merv Griffin show when he was about two, but after that, shielded him from public display.<br /><br />If people were jealous of freebies and the people who get them, no one would attend a sporting event, go to a movie or concert -- ever.<br />that argument just doesn't hold water with me.<br /><br />It's very obvious the kids are working -- someone said it themselves.<br />They said they have to wear certain clothes, drink certain juices, go certain places, all for the sponsors.<br />If the parents are getting paid and call it work -- it's work.<br />If the crew is getting paid - if the network is getting paid - if the sponsors are getting paid -- if the advertisers are getting paid -- it's work.<br /><br />If the kids actually were getting paid -- why wouldn't TLC just end the debate and come out and say so?<br />Say, "we have a trust set up just for them" and be done with it?<br />Very suspicious.<br /><br />Also, animals in a caged zoo are not considered "working", but they are still a spectacle on display doing what they would supposedly normally be doing - eating, playing, lounging, reproducing.<br />To me, these kids are being treated no better than animals in a zoo.<br />No one harms the animals, but is it really "normal"?<br />Of course not.<br />It's why we don't watch the show anymore.<br /><br />I have no bad ill feelings toward the parents.<br />I think if they step back and take an objective look and realize what has happened, they will want their kids to have privacy.<br />It can still happen -- let's keep praying it does.<br />(sorry so long!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-70698669544425733802009-05-29T23:55:40.053-04:002009-05-29T23:55:40.053-04:00Reenie- I bet the children have scads of money in ...Reenie- I bet the children have scads of money in trust funds. Kate is so well planned, I could not imagine that they don't. She made a comment one time about cars for the 6, and oh boy did the haters go crazy.<br /><br />My youngest son is blind. My husband and I set him up a trust ast a young age due to his disease. He is enrolling in college this year, but he is receiving grants. However, unless he marries, I can't imagine he will ever leave the house. Thats just him, he is very shy and reserved. But, his trust will never just be handed to him, his money is set up to support him upon our death. This will allow him to stay in our house and be able to live comfortably forever. This has nothing to do with anything, I just thought it would shed the light on trusts and a childs future support.A Real Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001121053804664517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-2561346246285718002009-05-29T23:01:56.777-04:002009-05-29T23:01:56.777-04:00I HATE putting up this US Weekly Link, but you hav...I HATE putting up this US Weekly Link, but you have to see all the celebrities with Kate Gosselins hair. Even I thought it was funny...<br />http://www.usmagazine.com/photos/see-what-stars-look-like-with-kate-gosselins-hair?slideshow_id=1119&o=0<br /><br />My husband is watching a movie with friends but I did put the DVR on and will watch it tomorrow or late tonight and will discuss it. If anyone has seen it now please give me a re-cap!The Travel Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652768852732313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-13391315254775933072009-05-29T22:57:35.292-04:002009-05-29T22:57:35.292-04:00Is anyone watching the E! Special on the "Twisted ...Is anyone watching the E! Special on the "Twisted Fate of Jon and Kate"? Give me a break!! I wrote to Insider and E and said how inappropriate it all is, but I know it won't be taken seriously.<br />I wish I could get rid of all the negativity for the kids. I feel so bad for them if they have to see these shows and magazine covers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-59258407923936512532009-05-29T22:57:11.976-04:002009-05-29T22:57:11.976-04:00I thought I had read that the kids were given coll...I thought I had read that the kids were given college scholarships when they were babies. As thrifty as Kate is I am sure she is saving & the kids will have money when they are of age.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12635056388992259133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-16978297670863086082009-05-29T22:52:51.197-04:002009-05-29T22:52:51.197-04:00Holli Day- I like her hair too!Holli Day- I like her hair too!KYMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13353799766593153211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-55815262215448128302009-05-29T22:45:08.331-04:002009-05-29T22:45:08.331-04:00Watching the E program. It's a shame. I don't care...Watching the E program. It's a shame. I don't care if Jon is having an affair or not, only that he is out - away from the family while Kate is trying to make a family business. That's truly all she has tried to do. <br />(BTW, I like her hair!)HOLLI DAYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894858685689162937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-79350349192012272702009-05-29T22:43:50.645-04:002009-05-29T22:43:50.645-04:00I don't think anyone here is saying that the filmi...I don't think anyone here is saying that the filming of the children should not be done according to whatever laws are in place. TLC has to be aware of these retrictions since they are filming a bunch of children in different shows, and have been for a while now. How does anyone know that they are not follwing the rules, because Jodi and Kevin say so? Sorry, I don't believe anything they say.<br />I'd also like to know why people assume that the children aren't receiving any money, has this been documented somewhere?, or is this just another haters rumor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-37382876219739608262009-05-29T22:37:34.475-04:002009-05-29T22:37:34.475-04:00I'm watching the E! Show on Jon & Kate and...I'm watching the E! Show on Jon & Kate and am discusted! Time to change the channel!KYMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13353799766593153211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-68721885166132766012009-05-29T22:35:48.956-04:002009-05-29T22:35:48.956-04:00I read The Star Magazine Article and it seems that...I read The Star Magazine Article and it seems that Jon's mom did not say anything negative in the least. I was wondering too about her last name. Is that true, is any of this true? Who knows...I don't think that was Jon's actual mom! (lol)The Travel Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652768852732313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-84094663233890164632009-05-29T22:10:40.987-04:002009-05-29T22:10:40.987-04:00I just read online that Jons Mom talked to Star ma...I just read online that Jons Mom talked to Star magazine?<br />What next ??Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12635056388992259133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-57940643807998151662009-05-29T22:05:58.349-04:002009-05-29T22:05:58.349-04:00GosselinFan 1............
I could argue that thou...GosselinFan 1............<br /><br />I could argue that though they are no "working" children act differently when out in front of a camera. Some may be shy, some may strike a pose and start singing, or some may run away. Therefore any kid's behavior could be changed by being in front of a camera. Also, would think the constant intrusion can get stressfula nd annoying at times (i.e. Mady had stuck her hand in the camera lense several times). No is saying they are overworked, just overfilmed. There are laws to protect children and reality shows are television productions and SHOULD have to follow those laws. Also, the kids are most likely not paid nor do their parents have to set any money aside for them according to the law. Thus people are calling for legilation or regulation on this point. The Labor Dept. is probably investigating because they have gotten complaints. <br /><br />Although I agree that they are not working, the factt he having someone observe you with a camera may change your behavior in any way means it is affecting your "normal" life. The kids should to be kids without the cameras. Also, I think people do trust TLC who is clearly in this for ratings and Jon and Kate who are willing to emotonally scar their children by displaying what could possibly be their divorce. The children should be able to deal with that in private. <br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I love the show. I used to argue up and down that this was a good family with loving devoted parents. But now it seems that money may have caused a lapse in judgement. I want to see this couple succeed and the children be happy, but I don't think it will happen. I don't think it needs to be on TV either. I respect your opinion though because it used to be how I felt untill recently. I think I will still watch the show unless they go too far with showing the affects of this possible divorce.Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380121962083796322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-58427136090587543762009-05-29T22:02:09.608-04:002009-05-29T22:02:09.608-04:00If there are NO child protection laws in place in ...If there are NO child protection laws in place in Pennsylvania, there can be NO violation.<br /><br />That said, there SHOULD be laws in place, to insure these children reap their fair share of the millions of dollars they are helping to earn.<br /><br />No sextuplets; no show. They deserve money when they are of age.<br /><br />Hopefully this will help children in future similar situations...although I'm hoping no children are put in this exact situation.<br /><br />Little story: last month, one of my best friends got married. There was a little video montage set up on a tv set by the guest book; a videographer had compiled it using home movies and photos of the bride and groom, from when they were children. You could see them grow up in a few short minutes, it was cool, everyone loved it.<br />When I FINALLY got to have a short dance with the groom, we were making small talk and I mentioned how adorable the video was. He told me his new wife (my best friend) had been MORTIFIED at some of the photos her mother had given the videographer, in particular the first 3 shots. He said she was really ticked at the "awkward" teenage shots, but her whole family loved how it showed her grow up and what she was like, and how pretty she became. <br />Later I took a closer look. One photo that showed her in her chubby preschool days, with a bit of a wedgie in her tiny bikini bottom. One that showed her sitting on the toilet, age 3, fully clothed, reading a magazine UPSIDE DOWN that I thought was particularly hilarious. (apparently she was imitating her father, she tells me.) And one that showed her in a tub full of bubbles, with a bubble beard and bubble hair, and her bare chest.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, she was smiling for the camera, there was nothing unusual about these photos; I have dozens like them in my OWN baby book. But I have to admit, when I heard she was uncomfortable about it at first; I thought of the Gosselins what with how much they've been in the news lately. What if they grow up and feel awkward about some of their little moments, which have been shared with millions of people?<br /><br />The part that especially surprised me was that my friend is gorgeous, fit, and loves to flaunt it. I gotta tell you, she AIN'T shy! LOL. But something about those personal photos, from her childhood...she would've preferred to keep them private, she would've chosen different photos.<br /><br />This illustrates to me, how you have to protect the privacy of children. You never know what will be deemed 'embarassing' in their eyes.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485991889658888917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-72210766142894399622009-05-29T21:43:15.668-04:002009-05-29T21:43:15.668-04:00what's happening to this family is nothing sho...what's happening to this family is nothing short of a witch hunt. It's vile, digusting and makes my blood boil. To say that those eight precious kids are being "over worked" as they ride their bikes in their own yard, go on vacation, eat lunch or learn to use the potty is atrocious. J&K+8 is basically one long home video with comentary and production values. Those kids aren't working, they don't learn lines or go to rehersal or have to get on stage and do scenes. They're doing nothing more than what ever child does. The people who are abusing these kids right now are the media. <br /><br />I feel so bad for Kate right now, and Jon to but honsetly, more for Kate. She's the one getting the heat in all this. Jon is still being precieved as the hapless husband with the tyrant wife. She's being accused of everything from running off her husband, abusing him, using her kids to become famous and basically being Joan Crawford without the shoulder pads. She's got to feel like her world is closing in on her and there is no where to go. I really hope she's got some good, solid people in her life to help pick her up when it's all closing in on her.GosselinFan1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02636479260350361464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-32418468873659370212009-05-29T21:29:38.904-04:002009-05-29T21:29:38.904-04:00I am different than a lot of the posters here. I ...I am different than a lot of the posters here. I do not like Kate. Notice, I did not say I hate Kate, just I don't like her. No need to go into all the reasons but I will say I think this investigation will go nowhere because there is nothing to investigate. J&K haven't done anything worthy of having their children taken away. They love them in their own ways and those children appear happy and healthy and very well treated. Sure they get short tempered at times, but don't we all? What's wrong with matching outfits? I think they're adorable. What's wrong with high chairs and sippy cups and bibs? It cuts down on clean up and who likes to mop floors all day? I firmly believe the haters will not succeed in destroying this family, I believe they will do this on their on. I hope I am wrong, but they both need to change and I don't see that happening.Mimi to 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/18063253338282153137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-49599150204365401852009-05-29T20:58:03.732-04:002009-05-29T20:58:03.732-04:00I have read the various comments referring to Juli...I have read the various comments referring to Julie, Jody and Kevin, their connection to the we hate Kate site disguised under the idea of "FREE THE GOSSELIN 8" (you know which one) so i began to think about the events that have happened and came up with this:<br /><br />1.Jon's "affair" comes out<br /><br />2.Haters have a blast and blame Kate yet there was nothing they could do or say to trash Kate some more<br /><br />3. Rumors start at that hate site about Kate and the bodyguard<br /><br />4. Julie, Jody's sister, resuscitates from her quiet period<br /><br />5.Jody and Kevin come and confirm that Kate is cheating with the bodyguard.<br /><br />I don't know about you guys but this looks fishy to me, how the speculation of some people in a blog became a tabloid story.<br /><br />Here is the way the rumor traveled:<br /><br />we hate Kate site---> Julie ----> Jody and Kevin<br /><br />looks to me like they are very much connected to the haters!Fernando Romerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043586330900508835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1914552682332144225.post-88158745909651035452009-05-29T20:54:14.088-04:002009-05-29T20:54:14.088-04:00Michelle your my girl, always coming to my rescue ...Michelle your my girl, always coming to my rescue and calming me down. Whether or not they call this investigation "routine", it just bothers me that so many take pleasure from seeing a family suffer out of sheer jealousy. I hope that this is just a small bump in the road, and only because they are spattered across every news magazine now.<br /><br />I always put myself in their shoes. What would I do, how would I feel. Would I continue marching forward, letting them know they will never get the best of me. I know Kate is a strong woman, and I put my faith in both her and TLC for protecting and sheltering the children from all this.The Travel Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652768852732313054noreply@blogger.com