On this special day, we honor veteran Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl, our military parents, siblings and friends, and all those who served.
Odds are you don't know the name Michael Strobl. But you may have heard of the essay he wrote, A Marine's Journey Home, which was subsequently turned into the moving film Taking Chance. Occasionally, there are "reality" stories that should be told. This was one of them.
Wrote Strobl: "I didn't know how to express my sympathy for their loss and my gratitude for their sacrifice. Now, however, they were repeatedly thanking me for bringing their son home and for my service. I was humbled beyond words. I told them that I had some of his things and asked if we could find a quiet place. The five of us ended up in what appeared to be a computer lab -- not what I had envisioned for this occasion.
After we had arranged five chairs around a small table, I told them about our trip. I told them how, at every step, Chance was treated with respect, dignity, and honor. I told them about the staff at Dover and all the folks at Northwest Airlines. I tried to convey how the entire nation -- from Dover to Philadelphia to Minneapolis to Billings and Riverton -- expressed grief and sympathy over their loss."
Taking Chance is available around the web including on Netflix, Amazon, and HBOgo.
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From THE GOSSELIN BOOK BLOG:
''Tuesday, November 13, 2012
GIVE THANKS
As the Thanksgiving season draws near, I’m reminded of the many, many things that I’m thankful for.
But I’m especially thankful that I don’t have anyone in my life who would ever harm a child, or turn a blind eye while someone else harms a child, or publicly support or work for a person who abuses little children and animals.
All the money in the world won’t buy your children’s love.''
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I give thanks to YOU. I'm sure I'm not the only one that is thankful that there is at least ONE person who is moral enough and brave enough to inform us of the vile things that KK has done.
I am hoping that Melissa and Tony go all the way and win DWTS. Tony seems so nice and must really appreciate getting to dance with a real dancer. Can you even imagine what he really went through trying to teach Kate anything? What a horrible job he had!
I wish ROL would drop Kate's stories like a "hot potato". She craves any attention, both good and bad. Doesn't matter which way it goes.
Kate is a twit (#200) - Small Town Gosselins website has removed the post about Robert's blog. Robert's response to it is missing also. Any connection?? I wonder.
bm
YAY go Robert!! WOOT WOOT!!
I support Gen. Petraeus. I think this affair coming out now is to take attention away from other more important areas in the news- it happens. Actually, most of us at work support him- now that the cat is out of the bag, he can get back to work as head of the CIA. Well, that's we think in our little corner of the intel community :) Just our opinion, folks.
Yay Robert!! #Suckitkate&milo
Melissa said...
Oh, no! Whatever will Milo do? She's been gloating. She'll have to wipe that smirk off her face. Poor thing.
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I posted yesterday:
"Milo, I wouldn't be so darn cocky just yet. You may have to eat those words."
Yep. We called it right this time.
Speaking of the FBI, this Petraeus thing is one big mess.
Anonymous said... 7
''Kate is a twit (#200) - Small Town Gosselins website has removed the post about Robert's blog. Robert's response to it is missing also. Any connection?? I wonder.
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Great catch, bm!! Sounds suspicious to me. Sour grapes from Polly and that Al person?
As with any soup recipe, one tweaks it time and time again till you get it just right for your family. For example, I think that is twice the chives I started with, but I LOVE chives. If you do not, you can leave them out, or only use them for garnish. I have done that before, but then I use some scallion greens, just to get a bit more green in the soup. I have also thickened it a bit with a few potato flakes or bread crumbs, only because I dont love thin soups. It is also shockingly economical!
Just reading this latest with Kate and the legal stuff and production stuff going on all Secret Decoder Style, makes me exhausted. What a waste of her life. If she wanted another reality show so bad, why couldnt she come up with something that didnt use the kids? All she wants to do is travel with Steve, strut around with a production crew wiping her butt for her, and avoid her children. Couldnt anyone think of something that didnt plunk the kids' private lives in front of the media?
Puke.
Robert's blog is back up with a new post!!!
suck it sheeple!
Go Robert!!!!! :-)
Offending post removed, blog back up within hours. Just like my little Disney scuffle.
butterfly said... 8
YAY go Robert!! WOOT WOOT!!
Yay Robert!! #Suckitkate&milo
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sockittoemsockittoemsockittoem....
Kate and Milo have pressed the "mute" button.
Anonymous said... 7
bm--I looked at Polly's site and that post is still there.
Another thing I noticed missing on Robert's blog was "On the Third Day of Gosselin book" which I believe was posted on Sept. 24. I'll have to look back on this blog, and see if we talked about it.
Anonymous said... 154
Slander? How many of you have slandered Kate s on this Blog and being watched? You should let the so called atty keep making money and you should all hide. Find a safe blog not slandering Kendra or Kate and her children.
You trust the admin? Even Disney is watching her/him. Several advertisers have dropped this blog.
Now forwarned. This post will be erased. Who advised me? Huffington post employees watching this blog with the Gosselin children being spoken about. FBI? Terroristic threats to Kendra, Kate?
Be careful.
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This comment is very CJWhodunit ish. She for some reason thinks she has the authorities, FBI etc all in her back pocket. She's a different kind of crazy than Milo but nonetheless a real nutjob. She's always looking for a fight.
You know ive noticed anecdotaly that A lot of paranoid schizophrenics will talk about the FBI and authorities a lot. They have an obsession with conspiracies at the highest level.
If she is funding this, is it to be a revolving door of starlets while the starlets's kids will only have to go though it once while KT's kids will have to go through it all the time. I don't think there is any way to go up when you start at the bottom. I like KW and all and think she is a great person and good dancer and probably a great mom but she sold herself short by selling her sex tapes. I thought Hank was some big time big money ball player.
I fell asleep last night and MISSED DWTS! Not happening tonight. Instant Folgers - Yum.
Actually, I use Folgers because I don't drink coffee for the flavor, just the effect.
And the one thing that blared out to me on the article is the way the number of episodes rose exponentially with the increase in money. If they didn't show 6 and 7 when it was K8, I would shudder to think how much she filmed and how much school they missed in the process. A lot more when they had a dad on board I am certain.
Some pictures are also gone, such as the candid wedding shots, and the one of Kate that looked like she was crying. But excerpts from IJWYTK and excerpts from Kate's emails are still there.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 200
. Just a candid moment in her life and I think it says a lot for Kate.
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It says a lot about Kate that she said "thank you" to the hired help via email while giving them orders? Um, please and thank you are about as basic as you can get. She doesn't deserve a medal for doing what everyone else does normally. That's like saying an adult deserves a sticker and maybe even a little trophy for rolling out of bed and brushing their teeth every morning. That's what you're SUPPOSED to do.
November 12, 2012 10:21 PM
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Yes, but you're forgetting that you and the posters here always say Kate is a huge diva and never thinks about people but treats people like they are way beneath her.
Same as how Kate id villified for hating and being cruel to the dogs. Yet, with no ulterior motive and in an unpublic venue Kate said she loved the dogs and they lived in her basement (not outside).
See, I'm just trying to show you that what people say is not always how it is. IF you believe that Robert Hoffman's book is truly Kate's words then you also have to believe that Kate is polite and does love her dogs. That she is not a diva in her actions and words to others.
One more thing, before someone brings up then how could Kate give away the dogs, I'd like to submit the scenario that with 8 kids and goig through the divorce the 2 german sheperds were too much for her. And maybe Nala was not mild natured enough even after training to be safe around the kids.
know you have it in you to give credit to Kate for these things. It may hurt but you can do it!
I support Gen. Petraeus. I think this affair coming out now is to take attention away from other more important areas in the news- it
happens. 8
www.slate.com and www.doublex.com have soem interesting and easy to follow summaries of what seems to be a complicated issue.
p.s Go Robert.
In my earlier response to the post by Anonymous, I didn't comment on the FBI because it was just too funny. Does this person really think the FBI are going to go after a blog that does not like Kate Gosselin? Really?? Bwahahahahaha!!!!
Yes, with everything going on in this country right now, the FBI's main concern is Kate Gosselin having a good reputation! HA!!
No one here ever said Kate never said please and thank you. Even a murderer on death row can say thank you when his last supper comes. I think she said she loves the dogs but is in no position to care for a dog and hasn't the foggiest notion what they need. I don't disagree with you. It makes no difference to me that a child and animal abuser says I love you please and thank you. I believe she said it, it does nothing to mitigate anything else. I never said this woman is all evil all the time. She's not the devil. Just one very badly behaved woman.
Capecodmama said...
Just saw the picture of the girls reading Kate's book. How many copies of this crap does she have? I noticed that the chair the girls were sitting in was shoved in front of a door (you can see the handle) blocking the door but affording a view of a doghouse. Scripted much Kate. Just like your show and your life. We're on to you and have been for quite awhile.
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LOL but no Shoka right? Shoka is NOT there.
Kate said the (new) puppies lived in her basement. That does not mean a full-grown Shepherd lives there now.
Anonymous said... 15
Kate and Milo have pressed the "mute" button.
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Meaning what???
FYI--you can leave a comment on Robert's newest post. However, the comments are being moderated. The poor enablers will be crying "foul" that they won't be able to post their hatred.
know you have it in you to give credit to Kate for these things. It may hurt but you can do it!
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I've seen Kate's behavior in person. Up close. Kate behaving badly far outweighs any short-lived moments of manners she may have had in the past.
Not to mention, it's in Kate's best interest to thank her paid hired help if she likes them. Presumably she doesn't want Katherine to quit and have to find someone mediocre. You don't great a medal for saying thank you.
Pity Party said... 19
You can watch last night's episode of DWTS here:
http://abc.go.com/watch/dancing-with-the-stars-all-stars/SH559050/VD55247630/week-8
Where's Jon, No More Kate said... 25
Capecodmama said...
Just saw the picture of the girls reading Kate's book. How many copies of this crap does she have? I noticed that the chair the girls were sitting in was shoved in front of a door (you can see the handle) blocking the door but affording a view of a doghouse. Scripted much Kate. Just like your show and your life. We're on to you and have been for quite awhile.
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LOL but no Shoka right? Shoka is NOT there.
November 13, 2012 4:07 PM
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Those are french doors and they don't use them. Shoka IS there.
I think it's just SO WEIRD, kHate's humongous NEED to have a camera in her face. Addicted, possessed, obsessed, flat out INSANELY in love with, as in a sick twisted symbiotic relationship with these particular inanimate objects - cameras and boom mikes - for gawd's sake. She is really one sick woman (NOT a mother, ever). I picture her, someday, in a locked mental health unit surrounded by fake cameras and cackling away to the air "Come and git yer popcorn."
I was thinking about Ann Rule's book on Diane Downs ("Small Sacrifices"), the woman who shot her three children because the love of her life didn't want kids. Towards the end of the book she is analyzing Down's relationship with her children and I was struck by this particular sentence: she said Diane's connection to her children was "FUNGIBLE," like a "fungus growing on a tree trunk," the children, of course, being the tree with Diane stuck to it, living on it as a convenient place to be. No true commitment of motherly unconditional love (and empathy), but a superficial connection borne of convenience, NEEDINESS and dependency.
Like kHate.
Gawd she makes me want to throw up. I've finally learned to take her in smaller doses, a weekly comment here, two or three pages of this blog read there. I hate to admit that Hate Gosselin began to make me physically ILL; from watching the show (I stopped at the fake vow renewal), to overdosing on reading too many blogs. When nausea gave way to embarrassment and shame for willingly overdosing on KK, I chose to cut myself loose (NOT "lose.").
Not one other person I have ever known has made me physically ill, even my own NPD, BPD, mentally ill "Nine-Month" mother. She loved us while she was pregnant--nine times, count 'em NINE!, but as soon as we let out the first wails of neediness, we were passed to an older sibling Dugger style, or slipped to an already over-burdened housekeeper who couldn't say "No" because she understood how really f______ed up our family was. Thank God for all of them.
Over In Kate's County said... 29
I've seen Kate's behavior in person. Up close. Kate behaving badly far outweighs any short-lived moments of manners she may have had in the past.
November 13, 2012 4:18 PM
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You really should come clean and be honest with these posters and on Twitter as well. You have never met Kate or Jon and you really don't know as much about the Gosselins as you try to make others think.
You have been using the G's to get attention because you live somewhat close.
I would love it if people would be honest about their interaction or lack thereof with celebrities.
Trust me, I know said... 32
Those are french doors and they don't use them.
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Now that I believe. Beautiful French doors and a lovely view and she pushes big ole dirty chairs in front of them. Maybe the kids were trying to escape.
IF you believe that Robert Hoffman's book is truly Kate's words then you also have to believe that Kate is polite and does love her dogs.
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Please note that her note said PUPPIES. She "loves" babies and BABY animals.
I'll give her that.
So you KNOW that Over in Kate's Country never met Khate face to face, do you? You sort of blew your name, "Trust me I Know", since obviously you DON'T KNOW.
Then if Shoka is there he must be buried there because how long has it been since a picture of Shoka has been tweeted that was recent. Not one from a long time ago. Why even Milo has asked for one. If there's anything we know Kate tweets daily to prove us wrong about things that have been discussed here.
Where's a recent picture of Shoka or the new stand in Shoka? Not one from last year but one since this summer???
Kate has never hesitated to prove us wrong, why now?
A swap show that features only 1 new guest to swap with each episode instead of 2 new guests as is the norm? How can that work? Once we've seen Kate swap w/another family once, what's to watch again?
Catherine said... 37
So you KNOW that Over in Kate's Country never met Khate face to face, do you? You sort of blew your name, "Trust me I Know", since obviously you DON'T KNOW.
November 13, 2012 4:42 PM
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Yes I do know. And if she were honest she would tell you that herself.
Troll alert!!! Knows it all or thinks they do!
So sorry I even replied back about Shoka.
Since the locals have never reveaed their names or been outed you cannot possibly know that what they tell us isn't true. You're going overboard.
But yeah I believe the French doors. No reason to allow kids easy access to a beautiful back yard and dog.
I recall one episode where Jon said he wanted a big dog and Kate said she only wanted a small cute one- like wanting kids- that don't grow up & question her or outgrow their usefulness as a commodity.
Since Robert's blog is on moderation, prepare for an onslaught from the last six sheeple. It might get ugly.
And "Trust Me I Know" knows they're French Doors which don't get used because Kate posed in the exact same spot for her almost-nude Red Cross photo. The loveseat was pushed in front of the door the same way.
Trust Me I Know, reminds me of Deanna. Deanna thinks we should all believe her that she knows every detail of Kate's life because she's done her makeup & met the kids. I know people my whole life & I'm humble & smart enough to know I don't know everything about their personal lives, especially what goes on behind closed doors.
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB (#27) I meant that Kate and Milo have been silent since Robert's blog has reappeared.
I think Milo might be choking on her earlier words.
bm
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm having a Rumspringa to celebrate the re-emergence of Robert's blog. Anyone else care for some?
Raising my cup to you, Robert!!
I was thinking about Ann Rule's book on Diane Downs ("Small Sacrifices"), the woman who shot her three children because the love of her life didn't want kids. Towards the end of the book she is analyzing Down's relationship with her children and I was struck by this particular sentence: she said Diane's connection to her children was "FUNGIBLE," like a "fungus growing on a tree trunk," the children, of course, being the tree with Diane stuck to it, living on it as a convenient place to be. No true commitment of motherly unconditional love (and empathy), but a superficial connection borne of convenience, NEEDINESS and dependency.
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Sort of OT but Small Sacrifices was what made me a fan of Ann Rule. I have since read most all of her books and in fact, my mother and I traveled to Wilmington for a book signing with Ann (the book was called And Never Let Her Go). She was one of the most warm and down to earth people I've ever met! Very personable and very sweet. Now that woman can write a book!
Oh and I am a local and have never ever professed to meeting any of the G's. However my kiddos worked at her Target and have shared with me their first-hand experiences.
So you KNOW that Over in Kate's Country never met Khate face to face, do you? You sort of blew your name, "Trust me I Know", since obviously you DON'T KNOW.
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Lol!! Whenever someone says "trust me," the red flags pop up! It's kind of like Kate saying "honestly," or "in all honesty."
And I don't "use the Gs to get attention." There's no point. Why would I want attention? I'm just a mediocre poster who happens to live in the area.
Anonymous said... 45
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB (#27) I meant that Kate and Milo have been silent since Robert's blog has reappeared.
I think Milo might be choking on her earlier words.
bm
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Thanks for the explanation. I didn't figure you were another I-know-everything-and-someday-the-truth-will-come-out psychos, but thought maybe I'd missed some super-secret pact they made somehow.
Kate, Deanna and Milo must have their heads together working out the talking points for Robert's reappearance or a huge deflection effort. They must get so exhausted(ish) trying to keep up!!
Trust Me, I Know: why should we believe that you are telling the truth, yet not those that live in Kate's area? Why should we believe that you know the facts and yet when others say they met her, they are lying? Why should we believe you are so honest and everyone else isn't?
Speaking of Ann Rule, Deadly Men on Discovery ID right now is about Ted Bundy. She worked with him at a suicide hotline and wrote the book A Stranger Beside Me.
Trust Me I Know has proven to be a lying sheep. No one on this Earth knows everyone Kate Gosselin has been in contact with & there's no way to state otherwise when you don't even know who is claiming to have met her.
Go away. I learned my lesson. Ignore. Ignore. Ignore.
Oops...forgot to mention, in case this was going to be the next "trust me" theory. I am NOT WG or Al! :) Oh, no, I'm not!
Hi, Berks...waving!
butterfly said... 39
A swap show that features only 1 new guest to swap with each episode instead of 2 new guests as is the norm? How can that work? Once we've seen Kate swap w/another family once, what's to watch again?
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Well, since this is Kate's show and it's being bankrolled by Kate it will be the same result every time. The following is pure speculation.
Kate goes to other family and whips their household into shape (hopefully not literally.)
Kate will be shown as a beacon of organization, masterminding and an expert at ordering people around.
The other mother will be shown completely losing it, not being able to cope and begging to go home. Kate comes home and the other mother kisses Kate's flat ass and praises her for being the single mother (cough, cough) of 8 kids and doing it so effortlessly. More gushing over Kate and a little more gushing for good measure and that's a wrap.
My heart breaks for those kids who are forced to participate in this fu--ery. Yet again, Kate is using them as pawns to further her agenda and keep her living in the manner she's become accustomed to.
Hi, Berks...waving!
Hey there Over! You know, the best celebrities to come out of our county are John Updike and Michael Constantine. I'll even take Taylor Swift. But I can't even think about bragging about Kate.
I am not Polly or Al either. But my friend Over in Kate's County will tell you that the overall opinion of Kate is and always has been shameless grifter.
Welcome back Robert, you are like the Energizer Bunny, you keep on going and going and going!
Just finished watching the Truman Story with DS. The final line of the movie is so very appropriate and pertinent to Reality TV. Lives can be torn apart, the network sensationalizes it for ratings and for the audience's entertainment and when all is said and done and the series ends the audience's response is "Let's see what else is on".
If you have an opportunity to watch The Truman Show do so and you will note so many parallels to reality tv shows of today.
Someone posted that Kate's "events" on her blog are old, going back a year or so. Does she ever post recipes for her Menu Mondays? I haven't gone there for a long time. Is the blog still alive (or as alive as it ever was)? Have the "coming soon" topics ever come to be?
Oops Bundy is on Bio, not Discovery ID. And they're interviewing Ann Rule.
Wayward, your scenario for her show sounds spot-on. Uggh.
What's Next? said... 56
Lives can be torn apart, the network sensationalizes it for ratings and for the audience's entertainment and when all is said and done and the series ends the audience's response is "Let's see what else is on".
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So true. I can just see Kate reading that and saying, "I don't get it."
Catherine said:
Go away. I learned my lesson. Ignore. Ignore. Ignore.
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Some of the sheeple are amusing, though...like the one who posted earlier today about the Disney, the FBI and terrorists. They serve as a reminder about how far they will go to defend Kate, but all they really do is to confirm their stupidity. Trolls will be trolls, but some of them make us chuckle.
Deanna makes a real fool of herself sometimes. My best friend also lives far away. I support her and think she's a sweet person, but even I admit that I can't say for sure what goes on with her behind closed doors. I don't LIVE with her or spend nearly enough time with her to really know for absolute certainty.
I am not an enabler to even best friends if enough evidence is out there that something is off. In fact I would suggest to Deanna that TRUE friends step in and try to fix things when something is off, not pretend it doesn't exist.
Over In Kate's County said... 48
Lol!! Whenever someone says "trust me," the red flags pop up! It's kind of like Kate saying "honestly," or "in all honesty."
And I don't "use the Gs to get attention." There's no point. Why would I want attention? I'm just a mediocre poster who happens to live in the area.
November 13, 2012 5:05 PM
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If you don't want the attention then why do you act like you know things that you don't? Especially on twitter you act like someone in the know about the G's and we both know you aren't.
Totally off topic but this news story is CRAZY!
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/13/world/americas/belize-mcafee-killing/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
Do you guys think the neighbor poisoned his dogs and so McAfee murdered him??
MelissaNV said... 57
Kate's last Menu Monday post was back in August, when she posted how to make cereal treats. Her last 2 posts were asking for help for Hurricane Sandy(which she copied from Deanna's tweets), and the audio of the kids singing.
Most of her posts before then were links to her CC blog.
The only tab that still has "Coming Soon" is the "Inspiration" tab.
She didn't even honor the twins with a birthday post for them.
She must be too "busy, busy, busy" to keep up with it.
Trust me stop harassing the locals. They've said nothing here of any significance that anyone else hasn't said.
Kate is just as bad in real life as she is on her reality show? SHOCKER. And I don't let them discuss the school, so, go away.
Funny how "in the know" the trolls are, and yet how come none of them knew about the Disney incident on this blog? How come they haven't been gloating for ages about how even Disney hates us? Oh right because they DIDN'T know, because it was private and none of their business, and the only reason they DID know is because I chose to share the story this morning. Tools. They know nothing and need mental help.
LoveMyGrandsons said... 50
Trust Me, I Know: why should we believe that you are telling the truth, yet not those that live in Kate's area? Why should we believe that you know the facts and yet when others say they met her, they are lying? Why should we believe you are so honest and everyone else isn't?
November 13, 2012 5:07 PM
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You don't have to believe me. You may believe whomever you want to. I'm just presenting you with the truth. Berks res especially on Twitter acts like she knows everything about the G's, likes to think she has attained a modicum of celebrity, and in reality she has never met either Jon or Kate. But hey, believe whatever you want to.
Catherine said... 52
Trust Me I Know has proven to be a lying sheep. No one on this Earth knows everyone Kate Gosselin has been in contact with & there's no way to state otherwise when you don't even know who is claiming to have met her.
Go away. I learned my lesson. Ignore. Ignore. Ignore.
November 13, 2012 5:11 PM
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I'm not a "sheeple" so that couldn't have ever been proven. I have never said I know everything about Kate. Not ever. I don't.
You can say whatever you like but it doesn't change the truth.
Berks res especially on Twitter acts like she knows everything about the G's, likes to think she has attained a modicum of celebrity, and in reality she has never met either Jon or Kate. But hey, believe whatever you want to
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First of all you are getting us mixed up. First you accused Over in Kate's County and now me. I don't even have twitter. Try again. If you are going to criticize us at least use the right name. Besides if you actually read the posts I just posted a few minutes ago that I NEVER MET HER. Now be gone before a house falls on you.
Trust Me, you are arrogant to assume the folks here aren't very discerning and that many of us, myself included, take what anyone unverified here says with a grain of salt. We're not stupid or gullible, thanks for trying though. I don't need a local to tell me Kate is a bad person, I decided that ages ago before any of them popped in here.
What exactly has the locals said that is anything different than what Kate has done in public on her reality show? Um, that's right, nothing.
Dwindle, your potatoe soup sounds wonderful. My family never had this soup. You said to use a strong beer,we have mad elf beer, which has honey, cherries and chocolate malt in it. Very, very strong beer., but do you think it would ruin the taste with the sweet ingredients in it? My family wants me to make it, but unsure if I should use the beer or maybe a different brand?
Trust Me, I Know 67: sorry, but you have given no evidence as to why you should be believed as the truth teller. However, locals have stated for years their, or their childrens, few interactions with Kate. And their stories line up with EXACTLY how we all saw Kate behave on TV and in interviews and on her Twitter. Therefore, based on common sense and logical reasoning, their comments are more believable than yours.
Berks resident said... 69
Berks res especially on Twitter acts like she knows everything about the G's, likes to think she has attained a modicum of celebrity, and in reality she has never met either Jon or Kate. But hey, believe whatever you want to
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First of all you are getting us mixed up. First you accused Over in Kate's County and now me. I don't even have twitter. Try again. If you are going to criticize us at least use the right name. Besides if you actually read the posts I just posted a few minutes ago that I NEVER MET HER. Now be gone before a house falls on you.
November 13, 2012 5:46 PM
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Not talking about over in Kate's County.
If we are just to believe what we like, why are you bothering to post here? Do you think anyone here isn't well aware that there are people who do not believe what has been said about Kate? Thanks, I KNOW. Now be gone.
Different day and different name (again!), but Trust Me is the dead horse beater.
There's a Tweeter with the name BerksGrl. Perhaps Ms. Troll is getting her confused with someone who posts here with a similar name? I have no idea if Tweeter BerksGrl posts here but her style on Twitter doesn't resemble any of the 'locals' who post on this blog. IMO, of course :)
Berks res especially on Twitter acts like she knows everything about the G's, likes to think she has attained a modicum of celebrity, and in reality she has never met either Jon or Kate. But hey, believe whatever you want to
I believe you are more literate than some sheeple, due to your word choices and syntax. But I don't buy what you're bleating. On this blog, "celebrity status," if it truly exists, is granted to those who support their assertions with facts, and who demonstrate a compassionate concern for childrens' welfare, first and foremost. But hey, believe whatever you want to.
Totally off topic - yesterday a young 8 pt whitetail buck attacked my dog! Who would have none of it. The two charged and stomped and chased each other back and forth in our backyard. Wasn't wise of the buck to challenge a Mountain Cur. They do NOT back down. Not always a win for the dog, as evidenced by Old Yeller, a Cur breed dog in the book (Disney took liberties), and the rabid wolf. Buck finally took off, when his romantic interest, a doe wandered away. But Bailey was on him the whole way. She had some moves that I think I'll forward to Urban Meyer.
It was scary. We had gone out on the deck to view the buck when it first appeared...DH with his phone to photograph the buck. He ended up video taping this, uh, "encounter". When the buck got up close to the deck, I was fully prepared to dive through the screen door. Bucks snort when attacking. I didn't know that. Did any of you know that. Dmsay? Your DH would like Bailey - she's a squirrel dog. Thankfully, no blood was spilled. I only aged 5 years in fear for my dog...
Absolutely will be quite happy when mating season for deer is over this year.
The shelter from which we adopted Bailey called her a "mix". We found out later she was a purebreed. WE are not hunters. She is an amazing dog, intelligent (one of previous dogs, well, let's just say DH called it "sh*t for brains" - he has such an eloquent way with the English language, no? So endearing...NOT). She was 8 months old when we adopted her, now 5. We soon discovered that she clearly she had had some trail training. But she is a pet. A house dog (the whole house, not just a "basement", Kate) and considers herself a lap dog. Much to the chagrin of some visitors when she climbs up the couch to the top, gingerly walks the edge until she can drape herself around said visitor. Like a cat. Love adults and children. I doubt she'd be enamored of Kate.
I will now watch for deer VIGILANTLY and not let her out until it's clear. I PROMISE. My heart can't take it :)
Berks: So your kids work at the local Target? What was it Kate said, I know the names of all 'my' Target employees or something . Your kids might have some juicy stories! (Or maybe not)
Who is this person talking about? I don't have Twitter. Never have, never will. Berks Resident has said that she doesn't have Twitter. Who is this person confusing with one of the "locals" on Twitter? I sometimes read there, and I know that there is someone there who claims to be from the area, and I don't know if that person also posts here or not. I also don't know the identity of that person, so I have no idea if she's met Kate or not. I do know that she tweets that she has friends who know Kate, or business people who know her, but I don't think that's ever been verified. It certainly isn't me.
Oh, and who in his/her right mind would ever brag about knowing Kate or using an association with her as an attention-getter (besides Deanna and Milo)?
Oh, and to my comment at 77, I'd add:
If they're willing to share their recipes and rumspringa, all the better.
Jane said... 76
There's a Tweeter with the name BerksGrl. Perhaps Ms. Troll is getting her confused with someone who posts here with a similar name? I have no idea if Tweeter BerksGrl posts here but her style on Twitter doesn't resemble any of the 'locals' who post on this blog. IMO, of course :)
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Yep. And I am not confused.
Jane, 76...I posted before I read your comments. I think that the troll is confusing the locals here with that person. That was the Twitter person to whom I was referring. Thanks.
Berks: So your kids work at the local Target? What was it Kate said, I know the names of all 'my' Target employees or something . Your kids might have some juicy stories! (Or maybe not)
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They used to work there when they were in college. Around the time the People cover with the hair extensions came out. My daughters were definitely NOT her "Target girls"!
In reading the comments on Robert's new blog post today and it's refreshing, encouraging and validating that LOCALS who aren't regular bloggers or tweeters, etc are also offering him support.
It's good to know you're back, Robert!
Trust me, you don't know. Our Berks Resident sounds NOTHING like the tweeter you're referring to.
Flight of the Kiwi said... 78
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Very cool! I never heard of the Mountain Cur. Quite the history that dog has and they sound like they are big, sturdy and cuddly at the same time.
And to think, I thought I got an eyeful of nature this week when I saw a couple hawks flying around and a pair of fox fornicating.
Weighing in as one of the locals - hi Berks, Berks and Over.
I'm not on Twitter
I have never met Kate (although my SIL did once) although I have seen her around
AND my DD worked at Target, too, (hi, again, Berks) for a few summers. She wasn't one of Kate's "girls" though and never met her
I'm not looking for fame haha and I really don't post that often.
Interesting--one of Kate's major source of retweets is defending her.
iAm Wise@iAmTheWiseOne
To all people criticizing @Kateplusmy8: Get a life and try to be half the woman she is. You people are pathetic.
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To all people criticizing @Kateplusmy8: Get a life and try to be half the woman she is. You people are pathetic.
Which half? Top or bottom? I don't want the weight of the sagging good bra, or wrinkled neck on the top half, but if I pick the bottom half, I'd get a Flintstone toe and Pooh tattoo.
Decisions, decisions.
Weighing in as one of the locals - hi Berks, Berks and Over.
I'm not on Twitter
I have never met Kate (although my SIL did once) although I have seen her around
AND my DD worked at Target, too, (hi, again, Berks) for a few summers. She wasn't one of Kate's "girls" though and never met her
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Wow, what a small small world. I remember when I first started reading here and had enough nerve to post, you and I discussed pork and sauer kraut! I think it was you!
It sounds as if Katie is trying to give life to the concept of Twist of Kate, where she goes around and tells everyone they are not living correctly. This way she will be the only one with "billing" so to speak.
Berks - I remember the pork and sauerkraut discussion. New Year's Day is coming!
My DD was at Target 2007-2010 timeframe.
I vote for a Rumspringa reunion one of these days. Would be really funny if some of us actually know each other. This really is a small community -- one of the main reasons Kate didn't have to work hard to get a bad reputation.
FOTK, after Hurricane Katrina our local SPCA took about 90 dogs from Louisiana who were homeless, and adopted them out. My daughter has one. Among those dogs were some Curs; I remember meeting one at our local dog park and being very impressed by her looks and apparent intelligence.
My girl Nouschi(not a squirrel dog) went after a squirrel the other day at top speed and managed to take out a portion of our backyard fence; she must have hit it pretty hard but was OK. It was a wood privacy fence with lattice on top.She has a hard head.
I am so glad Bailey was able to hold her own against the buck and not get hurt.
Hello! Hello!
894 posts!!! OMG...look what happens when life gets in the way of my blog reading for just 1 day!! I've got a lot of catching up to do. : /
But first....I'm off to read the new post at Gosselinbook! He's back! Yay!!
BRB!
My brother has a great expression that fits trolls like 'trust me' ---
It's your story, tell it how ya like.
Sillimom, I find it kind of sad that you wish to come here someday and see comments closed because Kate has gone away. Hold on, but what about us? The posters here?
We are a tight group with an infinite amount of other interests we've talked about and continue to talk about. I think it would be nice if we all stuck around, "hanging out" for a long time to come. And I suspect we will.
I just bought a can of jellied Ocean Spray crans @ Alby's. Anyone jell-us? Haha. The only thing I'm envious about, are the coveted Granny recipes here for the green JELL-O mold, with rising bubbly ginger-ale. I just realized... I bought everything for it, except @JELLO tonight- without a thought. Cottage cheese and all. Weird, now I have to make it!
So, Robert's Blogger has been taken down. Not a question. He had already mentioned (I think it was here), he wanted to keep the original GosselinBook.com website up, as long as possible. Hoffman posted the really damning stuff about Kate separately, via Blogger. Smart man.
Kate made the packaged almond-mohogany rice, and added the crans for a holiday zest-- taken from this Blog, is my guess. She is a very simple woman. The fish perhaps was papered and frozen by Chef Katherine S., back in 2009 in one of Kate's four freezers. Or the paper was left over, in the buffet table (next to the kitchen fridge on the right Kathy... but you won't see Nala there anymore ;)
If you guys read my recipes, you would know you're in good company. My Father & I once won 1st prize (runner-up), in Emeril's Cookoff contest and $1,000+ worth of his stainless-steel pans. I used his secret Paella recipe... later adapted from Spain by my Grandmother. Dad started the recipe, when he served there in the Air Force at Zaragosa AFB. He was only a young Airman, but his love for food can never be denied.
I'm okay with GosselinBook.com Blogger taken down. I've read it, several times. As long as this Blog remains, I'm good.
miloandjack
@Kateplusmy8 I knew U were busy working! Moma's day never really ends....get some good sleep counting all ur faithful sheep! LOL :)
Can Kate count to six? Wait a minute -- Milo just admitted that they are sheeple?
I'm okay with GosselinBook.com Blogger taken down. I've read it, several times. As long as this Blog remains, I'm good.
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It's back up, with a Thanksgiving post and comments.
Yay!!!
Now onward Robert. Looking forward to purchasing the revised copy of his book.
There is an actor/dancer named Robert Hoffman, who's twitter handle is @HoffmanRobert.
One of Kate's defenders, who really let Liz have it before Liz closed her twitter, tweeted this to him:
"just wondering what you have against Kate Gosselin"
This poor guy is probably going "WTF-who is Kate Gosselin?".
Just shows that some enablers don't think before they tweet.
Just shows that some enablers don't think before they tweet.
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How stupid must you be to tweet someone without looking up the profile to make sure you have the right person? There certainly is more than one Robert Hoffman in this country!
Um does this itweetstupidplatitudes person even KNOW Kate? LOL.
Kate is a twit said... 102
There is an actor/dancer named Robert Hoffman, who's twitter handle is @HoffmanRobert.
One of Kate's defenders, who really let Liz have it before Liz closed her twitter, tweeted this to him:
"just wondering what you have against Kate Gosselin"
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Oh my! That has to be one of the funniest things I have read this century. What a hoot!
I'm glad you shared that because it will amuse me no end imagining the quizzical look on this poor guy's face.
Trust me, I know said...Sorry, Trust me. I know I don't trust you.
JoyinVirginia...You're team lost a close game tonight. Good luck with the season!
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Flight of the Kiwi said... 78
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Very cool! I never heard of the Mountain Cur. Quite the history that dog has and they sound like they are big, sturdy and cuddly at the same time.
And to think, I thought I got an eyeful of nature this week when I saw a couple hawks flying around and a pair of fox fornicating.
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Bailey is actually not that big. I would say a medium size dog. A bit smaller than a small Dalmatian. But 43 lbs of sheer muscle. I'm covered in bruises from when we tussle. Her ears are the best. Six different positions. When full up and out she looks like the flying nun ;). She is a pretty brindle with white markings. Sturdy and cuddly does describe her best.
Hawks circling foxes fornicating...maybe our two incidents can make a new show for animal planet...ya think?
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Hawks circling foxes fornicating...maybe our two incidents can make a new show for animal planet...ya think?
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Better that than any show featuring Kate Gosselin.
You know...every single photo of Kreider just screams 'tranny'!
She really is not an attractive woman at all anymore. She actually used to be somewhat cute...before the whole I-think-I'm-a-MILF stage set in.
It's kind of sad in a way....she just reeks of desperation now and it's not a good look.
Sorry. I know we're not supposed to talk about looks and stuff but it just hit me that she's trying so damn hard to be 'desireable' that she can no longer see that she used to be. All that money. What a waste! *sigh*
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 97
Sillimom, I find it kind of sad that you wish to come here someday and see comments closed because Kate has gone away. Hold on, but what about us? The posters here?
We are a tight group with an infinite amount of other interests we've talked about and continue to talk about. I think it would be nice if we all stuck around, "hanging out" for a long time to come. And I suspect we will.
Admin, I apologize to you and everyone else. That was insensitive.
I guess what I truly hope isn't that this community shuts down but that the focus is no longer on Kate Gosselin, that this site can eventually evolve into "Reality TV Kids" instead of "15 Minutes Gosselin Style". Everyone would still come her and share their thoughts and lives. But the focus wouldn't be on the Gosselins.
There have been so many times when we've all felt that this had to be the end, that there wasn't anything more she could do to stay relevant. And yet she pops up again and again like a bad case of (fill in the blank).
Sometimes it's just frustrating and annoying. I don't honestly wish her ill. I just don't like seeing people being rewarded for bad behavior and that's what's happening. And it's not just Kate. It's lots of people in the entertainment industry. Maybe it's always been that way. Maybe I was just oblivious to it as a kid. But back in my day (and I'm only in my 40's) most people on tv or movies or on the radio had talent.
And now we have people like the Kardashians, Kendra Wilkinson, the Real Housewives Casts, Paris Hilton, the Teen Moms, and of course the Jersey Shore cast.
What does it say about our society that these are our role models nowadays? It can get really depressing if you spend too much time thinking about it.
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I work 3 12 hr shifts and pick up an occasional shift on weekend and it can be very rough. Can you really see Kate going back to nursing? I hope not.
First of all a lot has changed in 7 years and she would be very resentful because she had to settle with a mediocre job. She would have a huge attitude. Sorry but I would not want her for a nurse.
Alana...33: fantastic post!
Wayward....I think you've hit the nail on the head regarding this silly show. I'll bet all the networks are in a bidding war right now.....that's why we haven't seen it yet!
Really....who the hell would ever watch such stupidity???
What an investment with the kids $$$.... did she not just tell Andy that she has been smart with the money?
Kiss the college funds goodbye, kids. Mama needs a new pair of shoes!!
gingerbread said...
Dwindle, your potatoe soup sounds wonderful. My family never had this soup. You said to use a strong beer,we have mad elf beer, which has honey, cherries and chocolate malt in it. Very, very strong beer., but do you think it would ruin the taste with the sweet ingredients in it? My family wants me to make it, but unsure if I should use the beer or maybe a different brand?
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It might not go with the taste of the chives in the soup... I am not sure... maybe chefsummer could tell us what she thinks?
Not too many people here care one way or another if someone is using a different social media means, such as Twitter or FB. Why come here and carry on about Super Secret Decoder Ring goings on somewhere else.
Now, if Auntie Ann admits that she is secretly Milo, we will all need Rumspringa in Quantity to cope, but other than that...
What does it say about our society that these are our role models nowadays? It can get really depressing if you spend too much time thinking about it.
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Maybe it's the same concept as "anyone can grow up to be President". No thought about critical thinking, ability to communicate, you know the routine. If X person can do it, so can I - or at least my kids. So even if I am the target of derision, I will push on, living the dream that I haven't even thought through yet. "You're going to pay me to be on TV just doing my normal stuff? Bring it on!" The paycheck part of the dream they have down cold.
Dwindle you could be right on that. Has our everyone is a winner everyone gets a trophy resulted in the dumbing down of even role models too? Will people take any old role model now when our role models used to be the Nobel Peace Prize winners and activists and great authors and orators?
Kate is not held accountable for her actions. Not by the sheeple. She is a winner in everything, she gets a trophy for everything. Why, she even gets a trophy for saying thank you, according to the sheeple who popped in earlier today. A trophy for saying thank you. What a world, what a world.
Not too many people here care one way or another if someone is using a different social media means, such as Twitter or FB. Why come here and carry on about Super Secret Decoder Ring goings on somewhere else.
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Nope, don't care. THey've tried this song before. Such and such did this or said this or left their thumbprint over there! I could care less. I only ask people to follow the rules here, I can't police the entire internet or worry what you do elsewhere--nor is it really my business.
One of the articles posted earlier today had a really great point that I haven't seen discussed. It was explaining how typically when you make test pilots it's because you are an unknown and you have to do that so people can get a sense of who you are on screen so they can decide whether to buy. But with Kate a test pilot is rather gratuitous. People DO know who she is and a test pilot isn't necessarily really needed or would do much to help your standing. You could pitch your idea just as easily for a lot less money and effort. If they don't like you a pilot isn't going to change their minds.
If this is how it went down it's just more recklessness with the children's money. However I thought there was a celebrity blog elsewhere reporting this was actually a short series featuring a variety of celebs.
My first reaction about the Elmo story was thank goodness Elmo has been exonerated.
Then I did a pause and remembered how sometimes children will recant child abuse after reporting it because they got scared by what a firestorm it set off. People think if a child is recanting great, the case will go away. The vast majority of the time, that's just not the case.
It made me question why this guy one day would disclose unspeakable abuse, then the next day, after the entire country is talking about it and horrified and he sees how he is, before his very eyes, ruining someone's life, suddenly recant....was the kitchen too hot?
Do I believe his recantation? I don't know, I've seen this song and dance before.
This really all ties in to the Gosselin saga. It is one thing to disclose some bad deeds that are going on over there. But the real effort and bravery comes when you have to stick by what you said and stick it out through the shitstorm. Many people haven't been able to do that and after disclosing bad things have quickly faded away.
Not sure why but I love the term "slut shaming."
I would also pick Kendra over Kate for anything, even just a cup of coffee.
Kendra is very young an immature but she's not a bad person.
But the real effort and bravery comes when you have to stick by what you said and stick it out through the shitstorm.
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Bear in mind that the victim, if he truly is one, DID speak out and got national press. I think that's pretty damn brave. The news spread like wildfire and because of that first brave announcement, many will never look at Clash the same way again. I think he got his message across. It's a little harsh to assume a sexual abuse victim isn't brave when he did initally speak out. that's just my opinion, however.
I know for myself how incredibly shaming and humiliating it is to face my family and friends after my experience. I know I did nothing wrong yet the shame that it even happened, and I was no minor in age, was and is extremely overwhelming at times.
I know exactly what you mean, GG. I no longer trust my own judgement when it comes to men.
I feel humiliated and guilty for even knowing him, let alone marrying and breeding with him.
My boys are great but have anger issues about him. I cant blame them because he never let them feel safe or protected. It's sad not to have a father but it's worse to have a terrible dad. IMO
I feel humiliated and guilty for even knowing him, let alone marrying and breeding with him.
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I agree 100%. Well said.
Also, thanks to dwindle and alana for your kind commiserating.
I watched an old Oprah show and she said her dad had told her, after she got caught hiding her pregnancy and miscarrying it, "your past doesn't define you...you are not your past."
Love that but really hard to put into practise.
My sweet son is still pretty young but we are both in really good counselling. I worry sick about him. He is the absolute light of my life.
Hang in there Penny. You're not alone in this.
Thank you so much.
We are in therapy to, today was our first appointment.
Off to get a few hours sleep but just wanted to say Congrats! for making and attending your 1st appointment. It'll get a little easier each time you go. And make sure you feel totally comfortable with your therapist. Can't go anywhere but up now. Good for you Penny!
Good luck!! And good nite.
Peas in a pod, khate and the enablers. Why would they find out if they are tweeting the REAL Robert Hoffman? How many tweets has khate sent out without verifying if it was the correct account?
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Bailey is actually not that big. I would say a medium size dog. A bit smaller than a small Dalmatian. But 43 lbs of sheer muscle. I'm covered in bruises from when we tussle. Her ears are the best. Six different positions. When full up and out she looks like the flying nun ;). She is a pretty brindle with white markings. Sturdy and cuddly does describe her best.
Hawks circling foxes fornicating...maybe our two incidents can make a new show for animal planet...ya think?
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My black lab mix (rottie? terrier?) has the Flying Nun ears too! The other ear position is Scooby Doo.
And yes, our stories are vastly more interesting than watching a socially awkward, half-in-the-bag Kate get her foot licked. Blech.
Over In Kate's County said... 171
Why is it that all of Kate's fans have the worst grammar and spelling?
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It's a requirement for the Sheeple Club. They take a test. If they incorrectly spell/use "your," "loose," and "their," and begin their tweets with "me and my mom are big fans," and "I seen you on television," they are guaranteed acceptance into the group.
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You might want to re-read this blog before throwing stones, as some of your regulars are not exactly model students in the grammar and spelling department. I won't name names, as that would be mean.
No, not model students, but generally not bad. :-)
I had noticed the same thing...that the fans as a whole seem to have a different baseline for their spelling/grammar skills. Just an interesting observation.
I can't decide if it's because they're the same 10 people with different accounts, or some other phenomina.
Regarding TV pilot shows - just read an interview with John Goodman in New York Magazine. He said that recently he and Roseanne had filmed a pilot for a potential new sitcom together. He said that the show wasn't picked up but they had a fun time in the filming.
So if established mega talents just as Goodman and Roseanne have to film a pilot, it would figure that KG would need a pilot to sell a show as well. After all, a network needs to see how well the premise and the working parts fit together.
Admin said:
My first reaction about the Elmo story was thank goodness Elmo has been exonerated.
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Same here. I mean, millions of kids love Elmo so this guy is hurting more than just the puppeteer- who recently won another award for his work...but then I paused like you did, and wondered if he was pressured to recant...however, as I read it, it was a sexual affair from the age of 16 up, no abuse per se, although definitely wrong and illegal. I hope
it turns out the guy was just looking for a buck or fame something, idk.
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Anyone watch Pit Bulls last night? SPOLIER- Wow, Tia will stop at nothing to rescue & protect a dog- they are housed in new Orleans and she went in the bayous among crocodiles by boat to save a dog in an abandoned house, plus had to fire a paroloee who was cruel to the dogs.Great show.
I see that TLC has signed the Roloffs to a new series every Tuesday nite!! Guess if Kate was not so demanding and high maintenance she might have gotten a new series. Also,I don't understand how those lawyers can take away RH's freedom of speech like they did. What were they afraid of? Have a great day everyone!!
I've been around all this as long as anybody and I must admit,I never imagined things would crash and burn this badly.
Kate's desperation is just pathetic. Why can't she find a way to make a dime without filming the kids. I do think it was rather genius for her to find a concept that allowed to be away from the kids for a week. We all know she doesn't want to be with them anyway. At least Kendra and a camera crew might be better babysitters than the teens she usually selects.
Joan:
Do we know about her babysitters other than Ashley? I think a camera crew and Kendra would not be better! The kids know or will, who Kendra is and what she does. While she can make those decisions for herself ( despite having a family) that's her business, but the G kids should not be subjected to this- filming or association with an ex- Playboy Bunny/porn tape marketer.
Someone tweeted to Kate:
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@Kateplusmy8 it's been 9 months today since I lost my Maddy, named after your daughter. Can I get a RT in memory of her and her twin Olivia?
Rather than just say "I'm so sorry for your loss", Kate just shows her insensitve and/or stupid she is:
kateplusmy8
@xxx oh my! Thanku for honor of namesake:)&I'm so sorry... My heart goes out to u today:( hugs2u and Olivia(a name I considered:)
Did it ever occur to Kate that the other twin is also deceased? Yet, she's sending her hugs?
What a dimwit.
I guess I spoke to soon the other day about her not tweeting brand names. She's to the grifting tweets:
Kate Gosselin@Kateplusmy8
Good am every1.. Moving fast here already today...Bring on the coffee and @Coffee_mate....I'm gonna need it..in super sized proportions!:)
I think this might have gotten lost in the pack before. I have some very interesting twitter metrics.
According to this report Kate really only reaches about 3700 active accounts. This is out of nearly 122000 followers! I believe the majority of these are non-fans and other commercial entities (pr people, brand names ie coffeemate and other people with business associations).
This is the report I generated for a baseline:
http://tweetreach.com/reports/5677765?v=2
This is a report that auto-refreshes with up to the minute data:
http://tweetreach.com/reach?q=kateplusmy8&v=2
If anyone wants me to post a comparison to any other "celebrity" let me know and I will do it.
I do see that KG is grifting (or at least attempting to) with coffeemate and keurig again.
It's a little harsh to assume a sexual abuse victim isn't brave when he did initally speak out. that's just my opinion, however.
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In that sense I was referring to the Gosselins, the Jodi's and Kevin's and Robert's. Not sexual abuse victims whatsoever. I would never blame a sexual abuse victim for being overwhelmed and recanting.
This came across my desk - a nice pitbull story
http://www.rubystale.com/
Thanks, Admin, for clarifying your comment.
Buttercup said... 136
I think this might have gotten lost in the pack before. I have some very interesting twitter metrics.
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I saw your post regarding these stats yesterday. I saved the links. Thank you for the effort you put into it. I wonder how they determine Kate is only reaching 3700 tweeters? How funny, especially when she makes a tweet to all her 100,000 fans say she loves them all.
semper avarus eget 129 -- Interesting. I doubt many networks these days would take a flier on a show with no pilot, even from established stars. Even when a pilot is done and a show is picked up, we see many changes -- cast members dropped, roles recast, a change in the concept of the show even. Things are getting more and more competitive and the funding is tighter. If something doesn't work most networks just pull the plug instead of tweaking the show. This season, many series didn't even get a full season order, just a half, and then the show order was expanded if the audience numbers were good. Somehow, I can't see any show featuring KK generating the kind of buzz to last more than one or two episodes. People might tune in initially to see the train wreck, but I doubt the numbers would hold. Same as with Kate + 8. Her numbers went steadily downhill because she's a one note "celebrity" -- "I have 8, count 'em, 8 kids". BTW -- I love your "handle", and it's very apt. KK is greedy and she always wants -- more fame, more attention, more money, more adulation. She's an unfillable pit.
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@Kateplusmy8
I dont know y but friends seem2 greet me Xtra lovingly wen I arrive w a warm loaf of homemadebread&my rosemary/thyme infused evoo 4dipping!
A new show pilot=new characters, new story lines.
Kate back on reality tv= Yawn. What don't we know that hasn't been shoved down our throats already?
@jeannine1222
@Kateplusmy8 - that's sounds so good- you really should put out a cookbook!!!!
@Kateplusmy8
@jeannine1222 I'm avidly working on perfecting it and hope to publish it soon!!! #Katescookbook ...so many requests! Let's make it trend! :)
Kate, your trending days are over.
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said... 142
She's really on the "let's tweet about food kick" lately. But she got the reply she was looking for:
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@Kateplusmy8 - that's sounds so good- you really should put out a cookbook!!!!
Kate Gosselin
@xxxx I'm avidly working on perfecting it and hope to publish it soon!!!#Katescookbook ...so many requests! Let's make it trend! :)
So many request? Ha ha ha!!
And another GAG ALERT!
Kate Gosselin@Kateplusmy8
@xxxx and so hard when I have a loaf in the car with me emitting its amazing smell..can't drive Bc smell is sooo distracting!:)
It looks like this twittersode of "Baked by Kate" has been brought to you by @Coffee_Mate.
I thought she was supposed to be busy, busy, busy today? She's tweeting up a storm.
Doubt John Goodman and Rosanne had to put up their own $$$ for a spec pilot. Difference between KG and talent.
Yep, TLC is putting out new seasons of Little People and Sister Wives. How's that tv career working out for you Kate?
"emitting its amazing smell." I have to laugh. That's just not the way to describe food! You don't want your food "smelling." Kate's going to have to do more than "avidly" perfect her "cookbook."
It's been ages since Roseanne and Tom have been together or done sitcoms. I can see that networks would be interested in seeing a pilot to assess if the chemistry is still there, if they still have it, if they're still funny.
Kate however was just on TV a little more than a year ago. There is nothing unknown about her, no X factor. A pilot for her won't make a shred of difference in whether she is picked up, pilot or not no means no, unless she can somehow make it spectacular and unique, which we know she can't. My point is because a pilot for her won't make a difference, IF she spent a dime of the children's money on it, it was a waste of money.
I do agree that shows are pulled very fast these days, the attention span has gotten so short. They don't bother to move it around on the schedule or retool it, they're done. It's a shame because off the top of my head I can name several shows that weren't given a fair crack at it or were cancelled too soon despite excellent writing and production. Everwood for example is a series that I strongly feel should have been given at least two or three more seasons. It was so well done and had a loyal following. But even that was gone in four seasons and that's long these days.
Full House is an example of a series that never would have made it today. They let that show chug along for years before it really picked up. Never would have happened today. And it would have been a real shame to see it cut off so soon, because that was a good family show.
I'm avidly working on perfecting it and hope to publish it soon!!!
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Will the sheeple please stop embarrassing her? Do they think if she could she wouldn't have published by now?? She has been trying to get a cookbook off the ground for years now. NO ONE WANTS IT.
Avidly working on perfecting it. Translation: The publishers told me it's crap and to start over if I want a snowball's chance in hell of any interest.
**GAG ALERT #2**
@Kateplusmy8
@fiddle5900 that is what being a mother is all abt!It can b done kindly,respectfully &exemplary but is a must of good mothering! I support u
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I think Kate's on some kind of high. Maybe she reacts that way when she's had too much caffeine? For having such a busy day planned she can't stop tweeting.
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said... 147
"emitting its amazing smell." I have to laugh. That's just not the way to describe food! You don't want your food "smelling." Kate's going to have to do more than "avidly" perfect her "cookbook."
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And "emitting" usually has a negative connotation, as in something dangerous slipping out. "Emitting a smell" would be something rank.... Emitting radiation....
Keep going on that cookbook, Kate! It sounds so appetizing. What else does your food emit? Noxious gas? Fumes? heh heh.
Manic phase again??
To all you computer savvy posters: I have been trying to publish on Robert's book blog an extremely supportive comment. However, before allowing the comment to publish you have to type in some letters. I have tried 10+ times but have given up!! Any advice would be appreciated. I bought his book and cannot wait for the update to appear.
@Kateplusmy8
@jeannine1222 I'm avidly working on perfecting it and hope to publish it soon!!! #Katescookbook ...so many requests! Let's make it trend! :)
Kate, your trending days are over.
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How many Tweets does it take till something will Trend?
n order for a tweet to be trending, there would need to be approximately 1900 tweets and about 922 users in order for it to trend. ChaCha!
http://www.chacha.com/question/how-many-tweets-does-it-take-till-something-will-trend
Hm, let's see. If six sheeple tweet it three times each, that's 18 tweets. That only leaves 917 more fans to do it, three times for each one. Forget it, Kate. Go back to your kitchen, and hurry! Your food is emitting something!
Virginia Pen Mom said... 151
Keep going on that cookbook, Kate! It sounds so appetizing. What else does your food emit? Noxious gas? Fumes? heh heh.
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Based on the photos of her meals perhaps "emitting" is the right word after all. Some of the pictures are reminiscent of road kill with gravy.
Shauna @fiddle5900
@Kateplusmy8 hey supermom, my 11YO was verbally assaulted and swore at by his principal in front of another student this morning?? Advice??
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Good Lord. Your 11 year old is verbally assaulted and swore at by your principal and you take to twitter to ask KATE for help?
And....how does she know this? Was she there? Her kid told her? I know, I know, this stuff does sometimes happen, but I don't know, I find this hard to believe. Where did this happen? Were their witnesses? WTF. If it's true, she needs to be doing a heck of a lot more than making an appointment with the principal as Kate suggested.
Lynn said... 153
Lynn--when I made a comment on Robert's blog, I had to type in a number AND a word. The number is in a little box on the left, and then the word is on the right. I believe the instructions say "type the TWO words", but it is actually a number and a word. Try typing the number, followed by a space, then the word.
Kate back on reality tv= Yawn. What don't we know that hasn't been shoved down our throats already?
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Absolutely nothing. It's completely different than a scripted comedy from actors who were last together 15 years ago, or even a reality show where we have never met the characters before, like the Jersey Shore initial pilot. There is NOTHING execs don't know about Kate that she couldn't put together in a pitch with a few poster boards she got at Target for 3.99 a piece.
I think she can go ahead and make useless pilots up the wazoo for all I care, but she better not dare spend the children's money doing it, or sacrifice money that should be spent on them for gymnastics or movies to do it. Perhaps I'll have to eat my words, but if I were a betting man, I would bet this Tramp Swap thing will never see the light of day.
Kate is diverting (twittering) away. She and her sheeple thought they had "won" against Robert.
Manic phase sounds about right. Busy, busy, busy,tweet, tweet, tweet. Thanksgivng is a week away and her day is tweets and bread. Perhaps her children are with their dad this year. See Kate, this is where extended family is so handy, they love you in spite of a lot, invite you to turkey dinner, you can bring that bread and wine, and not be alone on the couch, spinning untruths to the sheep.
Oops, sorry--*916* more fans! That should be easier for her to get. : )
Tweet-le, LOL on the road kill!
So wait, she's going around like a breadman delivering loafs emitting wonderful smells today? With olive oil for dipping?
Will this woman please get a job?
Mel said... 128
No, not model students, but generally not bad. :-)
I had noticed the same thing...that the fans as a whole seem to have a different baseline for their spelling/grammar skills. Just an interesting observation.
I can't decide if it's because they're the same 10 people with different accounts, or some other phenomina.
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I believe that the word you were looking for is phenomEna. There's nothing more entertaining than when you folks make fun of the spelling/grammar of the "sheeple" because more often than not the posts in which those comments are made contain spelling and/or grammatical errors.
I disagree. The vast majority of the time most of the people here communicate very well and have few errors in their post. A typo is not an grammatical error, it's a typo. With a blog that has 962 posts of course you can spot a few errors, but if you can't show me that 95% of the 962 posts on this thread have some sort of error. They simply don't. It's the exact opposite for the drivebys here. The vast majority of them seem to struggle with basic communication. Which leads me to believe they are either all the same one or two people, or are very young, or just as a group are all struggling. That said I really don't care one way or the other, except when the errors are so bad I can't understand what they're trying to say. Kind of defeats their purpose.
Yes, Admin, it does seem like she's in her manic phase.
Haven't seen her post anything about running for a while now. Guess that didn't take off like she hoped and no one (Coupon Cabin) is financing her runs so now onto the cookbook to see if that idea floats.
LOL I just noticed on some of Kate's twitter threads, random non-fans will pop in with quotes from her diary about how she abuses her children. Nothing like breaking up a good "advice from one mom to another" twitter thread than with a quote about beating your kids.
Happy FUN FUN FUN Super Bread Deliveries!!
Hand Flap, Hand Flap
Life is all HEARTS, FLOWERS, SUPERFUN!!
Look away from the Gosselinbook site, nothing to see there ... LOOK AT ME ME ME ME!!
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 164
I disagree. The vast majority of the time most of the people here communicate very well and have few errors in their post. A typo is not an grammatical error, it's a typo. With a blog that has 962 posts of course you can spot a few errors, but if you can't show me that 95% of the 962 posts on this thread have some sort of error. They simply don't. It's the exact opposite for the drivebys here. The vast majority of them seem to struggle with basic communication. Which leads me to believe they are either all the same one or two people, or are very young, or just as a group are all struggling. That said I really don't care one way or the other, except when the errors are so bad I can't understand what they're trying to say. Kind of defeats their purpose.
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I did not say that 95% of all posts contain grammatical or spelling errors. I said that more often than not when someone decides to point out the poor spelling/grammar of the "sheeple," the posts in which those comments are made contain errors.
Again, I will not name names but it is a fact that there are some regulars here with poor grammar/spelling that goes well beyond the occasional typo that everyone makes.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 166
I noticed that too. I have to admit I laughed when not to soon after Kate tweeted "oh my! Thanku for honor of namesake:)" to someone who said they named their daughter after Mady, the non-fan tweeted the excerpt that said "sent us the christian toys.....notice they used our spelling of Aaden..how annoying...fans naming their kids our kids names!!
There are one or two posters here of whom English is their second language. I bet they know English better than Anonymous knows their languages.
Kate really can't write.."emit" a smell & "avidly" perfect? She just has no idea of word choice other than tween lingo...and isn't she 'famous' for 'ghetto' talk? She's such a useless tool. And yes, poor grammar, spelling and lack of general knowledge. She's not bright... at all.But she thinks she is perfect at everything.
KIAT: thanks for the gag alert! It was needed!
There's nothing more entertaining than when you folks make fun of the spelling/grammar of the "sheeple" because more often than not the posts in which those comments are made contain spelling and/or grammatical errors.
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If there's nothing more entertaining to you in this life than that, it's good that it doesn't take much to make you happy. It certainly beats the cost of movie tickets.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8
xxxxx you need to make an appt with that prinicipal (&auth)ASAP! Kids learn by example &that is UNNACCEPTABLE! Roar,momma bear!Loud!
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Yes, they do learn by example and we've seen plenty of examples of what they are learning.
It's not just the grammar mistakes. It's what they say that speaks to the stupidity. For goodness sake even this morning we have a sheeple whose young child was cursed about by the principal not doing the logical thing and phoning the school, or the school board, or the PTA, or whatever other grievance procedure the school has in place, but rather logging onto Twitter and tweeting a D list celebrity! Sheeple need not make a gramatical error for me to know exactly where they stand on the curve. I simply don't typically see that kind of rudamentary functioning here. But if your point is to say that people are hypocritical, fine, you can think that. Have at it. But you've made the point multiple times over and over and over. It's done.
Since the run in CA is over, kate has not even mentioned her scatica. She is twitter silent on that! lol
Yes, I agree. She blocks Milo and this Milo person is not one of her minions, kate will have trouble on her hands.
Just the other day a stalker flew to the US to stalk a celebrity. Can't recall who, or it was just recently.
I have a great potato soup recipe if anyone is interested. Tastes like Shoney's!
I believe that the word you were looking for is phenomEna.
Yep, you are correct! I noticed the mis-spelling after I'd posted. How ironic. But, oh well. Good that I can make someone laugh!
What ever happened to "organic Kate"???
Coffemate is full of corn syrup...i.e. GMO plants.
Her Adderall must have kicked in....."kidding". :))
Catherine said... 170
There are one or two posters here of whom English is their second language. I bet they know English better than Anonymous knows their languages.
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I am aware of that and am not referring to those individuals.
lukebandit said... 175
I have a great potato soup recipe if anyone is interested. Tastes like Shoney's!
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Yep, yep, yep. Pleae. :)
"and so hard when I have a loaf in the car with me emitting its amazing smell..can't drive Bc smell is sooo distracting!:)"
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Her grammar is so bad it is laughable. This Tweet reads like SHE is emitting the loaf's amazing smell. HA! Exactly what kind of loaf is she talking about? @Beano
Midnight Madness said... 172
If there's nothing more entertaining to you in this life than that, it's good that it doesn't take much to make you happy. It certainly beats the cost of movie tickets.
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Touche. That was a slight exaggeration on my part. I do enjoy a good movie.
Since 9am this morning, Kate has tweeted over 30 times. That's an average of one tweet every 6 minutes, and she's still going strong.
Milo has yet to show up though. She's going to be so upset that she missed out on all the FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!!!!!
I've often thought that people tweeting Kate asking stupid questions is perhaps a subtle way of needling her.
Some of the questions...I don't know. Surely they have other resources than tweeting a stranger who knows nothing about them or the situation.
I wouldn't value the opinion of a child-abuser/dog-beater about *anything*.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 174
It's not just the grammar mistakes. It's what they say that speaks to the stupidity. For goodness sake even this morning we have a sheeple whose young child was cursed about by the principal not doing the logical thing and phoning the school, or the school board, or the PTA, or whatever other grievance procedure the school has in place, but rather logging onto Twitter and tweeting a D list celebrity! Sheeple need not make a gramatical error for me to know exactly where they stand on the curve. I simply don't typically see that kind of rudamentary functioning here. But if your point is to say that people are hypocritical, fine, you can think that. Have at it. But you've made the point multiple times over and over and over. It's done.
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I wouldn't tweet a D-list celebrity with my issues, but nor would I seek advice from strangers along the lines of some of the advice that has been sought on this blog. If you want to play the "stupid" card, the "seeking advice in an inappopriate manner" doesn't just apply to the "sheeple."
PS. It's rudImentary.
kateplusmy8
@_Honnie_ pls ignore the haters.They tell blatant lies to get others 'on their side'--pathetic waste of a wonderful life IMO. Welcome:)
Didn't someone on here compile a list of Kate's lies?
"Sheeple need not make a gramatical error for me to know exactly where they stand on the curve. I simply don't typically see that kind of rudamentary functioning here."
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There was one on Twitter recently who asked Kate for advice on detangling hair, and another one who asked if she should stop eating ice cream at night because she thinks it's keeping her awake. Then there are ones like this:
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@acemme @Kateplusmy8 I actually know little of her, never watched her show. She seems nice on here. Thats good enough for me.
eek, someone is suggesting a cooking show again! Kate claims the kids sit and watch her cook, and listen to her 'narration.' I can't think of many worse ways to spend my time. As Kate has said,"Disperse, kids!"
Thanks to "Kate is a Twit". I took your advice and it worked! Was able to post my comment at Robert's site. I so hope that he is able to publish more on the Wicked Witch of Wernersville!
Kate is a twit said... 182
Since 9am this morning, Kate has tweeted over 30 times. That's an average of one tweet every 6 minutes, and she's still going strong.
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I rarely go to her feed these days. It's all so non-sensical - same tweets from fans and non-fans over and over. Thanks for taking a hit!! Although I do like that many non-fans are quoting Robert Hoffman's book! Took a look today and it's as if she's trying to deflect people away from Hoffman's 'win', or there's something big about to break. She sounds frantic, crazier than usual! Almost panicky.
Lynn said... 187
Happy to have helped, and glad that you were able to post.
I have to laugh each time Kate brings up a cookbook. One of her "inventions" consisted of 4 cans of 4 different kinds of beans. YUCK. I would love to know exactly what she thinks 'cooking from scratch' really means to her.
PS. It's rudlmentary.
Baaaahahahahahahaha
Kate is a twit said... 169
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 166
I noticed that too. I have to admit I laughed when not to soon after Kate tweeted "oh my! Thanku for honor of namesake:)" to someone who said they named their daughter after Mady, the non-fan tweeted the excerpt that said "sent us the christian toys.....notice they used our spelling of Aaden..how annoying...fans naming their kids our kids names!!
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Thanks for sharing this. That is hysterical! Whoever tweeted that is definitely on top of things.
I see Milo did show up. Now she's acting like Kate and promoting Bella Bars, by giving links to their website and letting everyone know to type in coupon code "Kate" to get free shipping.
I think I solved the mystery--Milo wants to be Kate!
Here's what Kate's tweet said: "with me emitting its amazing smell".
Hmmm. Might want to rethink the phrasing there.
Buttercup - appreciate your work on the tweet metrics. Interesting results.
I wonder if companies she's trying to pitch to actually look at the twitter statistics or do they just look at it big picture of 100,000+ followers.
Kate is a twit said... 193
I see Milo did show up. Now she's acting like Kate and promoting Bella Bars, by giving links to their website and letting everyone know to type in coupon code "Kate" to get free shipping.
Milo is also telling Kate how to make money here:
@MiloandJack
@Kateplusmy8 HaHa....warm hm-baked bread will win U friends 4life! U seriously could probably make a living at it! :)
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Milo seems to be worried about Kate's finances.
Good idea, Milo! Kate could set up a booth in her nearest grocery store......or sell it on corner, near Target!
Mel, if they're looking at her number of followers, they're laughing.
Trying to picture Kate loading up the BBB with home-baked bread, ala the Helms Bakery truck. Say what? What new image is she trying to project here? T'giving presents, maybe? **shrugs** I guess it beats leaving plastic-wrapped banana bread on her trash cans, as Christmas gifts for the "garbage boys."
Where's Shoka? Bet he'd love a ride-along.
SeeSaw said... 191
PS. It's rudlmentary.
Baaaahahahahahahaha
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I typed a capital "I" for emphasis. It looks weird, but it's correct.
Sheeple need not make a gramatical error for me to know exactly where they stand on the curve. I simply don't typically see that kind of rudamentary functioning here.
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Admin, then there are the ones who just cannot understand child custody laws in Pennsylvania. Even if they are directed to the website where the law is spelled out, they still insist that Kate could relieve Jon of paying child support simply by telling him she doesn't want it. Never mind that the law is very clear, the comprehension just isn't there. They just don't get it, or they don't want to get it.
LAGrand said... 190
I have to laugh each time Kate brings up a cookbook. One of her "inventions" consisted of 4 cans of 4 different kinds of beans. YUCK. I would love to know exactly what she thinks 'cooking from scratch' really means to her.
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I think that was the same recipe that used 2 pounds of cheese, 2 POUNDS. Even her not so secret admirer, Iwana, thought that was a tad too much. LOL That dish made me nauseous to even contemplate.
I just commented on Mr. Hoffman's blog, so glad he's back up so quickly. I'm impressed that he's sticking to his guns and not backing down.
It will be interesting to see how Kate's fans spin this. Their arguments that he was shut down because of libel are now dust.
Admin, does this change your opinion that we should lay off the Chapter recaps for awhile? Personally, I could take them or leave them even though I missed out on downloading the book.
I think already having my suspicions about her horrendous parenting validated is enough. I don't really need to know just how awful she was.
I'm appalled, though hardly surprised, that she would leave her kids for a week with a stranger just to film them (not too mention fund herself) for a pilot for another reality show.
She really is clueless about what it means to be a real, loving, hands-on, nurturing, emotionally and physically available parent.
What a loser.
Oh, and I'm not the slightest bit concerned that the FBI (or CSIS for that matter) is the least bit interested in the fact that I think, and voice said opinion, that Kate is a sad excuse for a human being. That had to be the funniest troll comment of the year.
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