Monday, January 14, 2013

Jodie Foster's Golden Globe speech: 'The fight for a life that felt real and honest and normal against all odds'

The actress's acceptance of her Lifetime Achievement Award was a little streaming consciousness, but she talked about reality shows, and her lust for privacy. 


"You know, you guys might be surprised, but I am not Honey Boo Boo Child. No, I’m sorry, that’s just not me. It never was and it never will be. Please don’t cry because my reality show would be so boring. I would have to make out with Marion Cotillard or I’d have to spank Daniel Craig’s bottom just to stay on the air. It’s not bad work if you can get it, though. But seriously, if you had been a public figure from the time that you were a toddler, if you’d had to fight for a life that felt real and honest and normal against all odds, then maybe you too might value privacy above all else. Privacy. Someday, in the future, people will look back and remember how beautiful it once was. I have given everything up there from the time that I was 3-years-old. That’s reality-show enough, don’t you think?"
Last August, Jodie Foster released some scathing comments about child stardom, calling it the "cruelty of a life lived as a moving target" and said you have to "submerge beneath the foul air and breathe through a straw." Previously, Foster had been fairly polite about being famous.

The full Cecil B. DeMille Award presentation can be seen here:

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Unknown said...

** Feels good

Tucker's Mom said...

Sam I Am, love your globe!

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Anonymous by the way, whoever has every right to report me to the bar if they want to. And the bar has every right to open their crazy file and dump it in there. I don't care. I know what I've done and haven't done and I couldn't care less what the sheeple think, free speech, they can tell the bar whatever they want, have at it. So don't draw me into the drama. I do wish they would leave the bar to deal with the real problems though, like lawyers who are stealing their clients money or have substance abuse problems or are involved in some kind of mortgage fraud scheme. Every month when I read the disbarments it's just full of that garbage and it makes me sad--they have a lot on their plate and need all their resources directed toward that, not at some attorney who doesn't support child exploitation. But if that's what they feel would be a good use of their time I can't stop them.

Unknown said...

Tuckers Mom, thank you! I google image searched one with a peeled equator, but to no avail. :-(

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Anonymous I want to say this too.

You know what this blog is for.

The fact that I feel certain things have no place here, things like politics, religion, how you feel about gay people, and so on, and whatever may or may not have happened to your friend, does not mean it's not "important" to me.

In fact as far as politics go, I live and breathe it. But, I generally don't allow it here.

So it doesn't work that way to throw around attacks that we don't think things are important just because we don't discuss it here.

Though to be honest, the "outings" really don't interest me. As sad and terrible as it has been for people, I don't find "following" the whole stupid saga to have done anything to enrich my life, so I simply don't. It doesn't mean you're not compassionate it means it's simply better emotionally to stay OUT of it.

LongTimeReader said...

I don't like Kate Gosselin,not one bit she and her sheeple are a blight on humanity...but I would *never* put my job at risk to talk about her or one of her fanatics. If the story is true the hater is more stupid then the sheeple.

There I said it. I won't ever say another word about it because unlike others I respect Admin and her blog. Because of the excellent way she runs this blog it hasn't vanished like the sheeple blogs or turned into a mud pit like the other "hater" blogs.

LoveMyGrandsons said...

Admin, I honestly mean no disrespect so please delete this post if you feel that's appropriate.

I just have to say to Anonymous and anyone else, I for one do not believe that someone was fired because they didn't like Kate Gosselin and posted that info. Being in the workforce for decades, many of them as a manager, I cannot believe that anyone worth their weight as an employer would fire someone because that employee publicly expressed their dislike of a fake reality celebrity. I could be wrong, but I have never bought that story and that's why I never commented on it until now.

I'm sorry Admin, I didn't mean to disrespect your comment that this issue doesn't belong here. I just wanted to voice to Anonymous that their may be 2 sides to that story. Please delete if you want.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Love and Long, I have to say, I have had the same exact thoughts. The same.

But, whatever, maybe it did, but there's nothing we can do about it so, moving on now.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Please don't preach to me about empathy for those out of work. I've been through that enough with those I love the most.

LoveMyGrandsons said...

LongTimeReader, I don't recall seeing your name before so welcome!

fidosmommy said...

Fleecing The Sheeple said... 114
Milo references Jack the dog in her tweet. so, does she tweet as milo cat? is this Kate love talk how she thinks a cat would talk to Kate?

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Interesting observation, Fido. She tweets as MiloANDJack, so I guess it's a dual think. Jack communicates with Kate via e-mail (and perhaps DM), but Milo the cat never says anything on his own. Cat got his own tongue?

Jack also speaks with Shoka, wants to go on walks with him, but we never hear Milo the cat making any effort to befriend Shoka. Maybe he's just a scaredy- cat.

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Jack the dog speaks with Shoka? I didn't know that. So it makes even more sense that Milo the cat is the one tweeting to/about Kate. In little kitten I WUV U talk.

Now I have to wonder if the woman behind this has her own voice. And what it might say.

Just thoughts, not conclusions. And typing on my laptop is SO much easier than on my Kindle.

Anonymous said...

LMG,

I ***think*** but don't *know*.... but here's what happens to me:

I come to this blog
I click sign in at the top
I get to a page that asks for my gmail email addy
I enter email and password, then enter

THEN blogger takes me to a page and asks me to make a profile, link my blogs, etc, etc.

I don't want to. I want it isolated. So I double click at top left back arrow and get to this blog.

I think if I set up that page, I'd just go right to this blog.

Make sense? I don't know if that is right.... I'm just guessing.

I'm a whole lotta help, aren't I? LOL Sorry...

LongTimeReader said...

To LoveMyGrandkids

Thank you. I read often but rarely make a comment. By the time I get to read everyone has already said what I have been thinking. I am pretty quiet in real life too.

It is possible to enjoy a blog without commenting very often.

I really enjoy this blog.

LoveMyGrandsons said...

Permanent Name, yes you truly are a lot of help! I will try that this weekend and get myself set up with another "color". Personally, I like orange!

All This Is That said...

miloandjack
@mscatie @Kateplusmy8 Ha..U folks would be shocked at ALL the wrk Kate does&ashamed as well 4ever questioning her tireless/nonstop routines!

Milo is really getting scary. There was a discussion here about Celebrity Worship Syndrome, and she's definitely in the last stage. Time for intervention, if it's not too late.

IDModo said...

Admin 187- "This is not the place to discuss "outing" but since the question has been asked with such demand I will say once, no I'm really not doing anything "

Admin, respectfully, please clarify for me. I noticed that the "outing" of a poster we all know was on the blog at 4:30 this morning and still up later in the day. Are you saying that you will not be swiffering personal information about posters if someone puts it up, and that we should just ignore it or laugh it off?

I'm not asking to cause trouble, but would like to understand your position on the issue.

Nancy said...

Admin I for one trust the blog don't care about the crap and learned so much about how to peel the stupid boiled eggs which was awesome :)

Anonymous said...

LMG,

My DH loves orange. I've come to love it too!!!

Of course, I love all colors. I guess I'm an equal opportunity color lover.

I hope my post is helpful. I am sometimes woefully cyber challenged. Sort of like knowing how to tell you to drive two miles to the yellow house then turn left, and I can't tell you the name of the streets....

Ah well... such is life. My daddy used to say that all the time. He'd accompany the wise words with a rakish shrug of his shoulder. He must have been a hot dude flyboy when he was in the Air Force.... LOL

Anonymous said...

Well I guess it had to happen eventually.

This blog unravelling, I mean.

Admin, I would think you'd respect your posters a little more.

Facebook anyone? LOL

PatK said...

I don't think the blog is unraveling at all, Anonymous. Kate's life is, though.

Unknown said...

I think the admin, and the posters, will decide if/when the blog is unraveling.

Personally I love it here, respect and care for all of you posters, and feel that this blog is doing just fine. :-)

Unknown said...

Anonymous said... 20
''This blog unravelling''
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This blog is not ''unravelling''. Good try, but no cigar, Anonymous.

Nancy said...

Cue the Sheep ;)

Improbable Dreams said...

Pee-ewe! For whatever reason, this post is attracting more stink than Pepé Le Pew. Wondering if it's possible to start a fresh entry, about a different subject?

I sent an idea your way, Admin, which may or may not suit your fancy... :)

fidosmommy said...

HA! Admin does not respect her posters??? You've got to be kidding me, right? She has shown nothing but respect to those who know what respect is.

Do you have anything less ridiculous to say tonight?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Yeah, unraveling, says comment number 621.

Anonymous, go sell it somewhere else. You just completely lost credibility with that slam.

This blog has NEVER discussed what you want to discus, so absolutely nothing has changed.

Jo said...

IDModo said... 17

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I feel like I'm not being taken seriously and told to shut up when I've brought up some valid questions. I guess I won't be back.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

LOL glad to hear it Nancy.

I haven't had time to say I also have had difficulty peeling eggs but never really bothered to try to fix it. I will try something new now!

Unknown said...

By the way, would you all prefer if I signed my posts as WW at the bottom for a little bit, so its obvious that I was formally Working Woman and you're not always wondering who this random Sam I am is? Or should I just use my new name and not worry about it?

LOL name changes are hard...

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Jo, you're not being told to "shut up." You were simply violating rule 4.

Rule 4 applies even to "outings." No harm no foul, but I make no bones about making it clear what I don't want discussed here, because frankly, I want it to be clear! :). It's not personal.

LoveMyGrandsons said...

This blog is not unraveling, and anyone who thinks that is just trying to cause trouble.

Also, Admin has shown nothing but respect to the posters here, even if they disagree with her.

This Anonymous is just being a poop stirrer, and they chose the wrong blog to do it to.

Mel said...

Good grief. If anyone is worried about being 'outed', whatever that means to them, the best thing to do is never post anything on the internet, ever. Problem solved.

Jo said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 31

Jo, you're not being told to "shut up." You were simply violating rule 4.

Rule 4 applies even to "outings." No harm no foul, but I make no bones about making it clear what I don't want discussed here, because frankly, I want it to be clear! :). It's not personal.

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I wasn't violating rule #4 Admin. I was asking some serious questions and not getting any straight answers.

I'm sorry if I offended anyone here but I think my concern was justified.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

IDModo, no of course not outings are always deleted! Obviously, I mean I won't be taking action other than the usual par for the course which is delete.

I was SOUND ASLEEP at 4am and I don't have my usual help here this week as much as usual and I'm going out of town myself tomorrow! So bear with us. I believe I got everything.

Sigh. EMAIL is always a good way to let me know if I missed anything.

Anonymous said...

You know, I was so afraid to make the post about my difficulties peeling eggs but I had just spent 20 minutes trying to peel the damn things and really was pissed. DH said I'd be thought of as an idiot.

Well, we showed him, didn't we?! LOL

This blog is such a good resource and there are so many knowlegable women here. I truly appreciate everyone (hmm, with obvious exceptions) and love our discussions.

I'm heading to bed. Have been on far too long tonight... all in all, it was a good night. Am missing Dwindle, Dmasy and Kiwi though....

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


miloandjack
@mscatie @Kateplusmy8 Ha..U folks would be shocked at ALL the wrk Kate does&ashamed as well 4ever questioning her tireless/nonstop routines!

Milo is really getting scary. There was a discussion here about Celebrity Worship Syndrome, and she's definitely in the last stage. Time for intervention, if it's not too late.


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I think she's right. I think I would be shocked. Because in the past six months I have seen nothing, absolutely NOTHING to support that Kate does a single darn THING productive with all her time. I will be shocked if we ever see the fruit of her "labor"--cough!!!

Jo said...

By the way.... In my defense,Anonymous has been getting away with being Anonymous forever and nothing has been done about it.

chefsummer #Leh said...

Anonymous said... 121

Everyone here needs to grow up. I'm scrolling on by this blog. It's like a playground anymore. I read to relax and I come here and it's anything but.
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But I don't wanna grow up and if it's cool with Administrator.

I'm not going to grow up.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Your concern absolutely was justified but when you notice no one else on the blog is discussing it that is a good cue to take it to email. I think I've been clear now so I'll leave it at that.

LongTimeReader said...

I have always thought Admin shows respect for her readers by running a tight ship.

chefsummer #Leh said...

miloandjack
@mscatie @Kateplusmy8 Ha..U folks would be shocked at ALL the wrk Kate does&ashamed as well 4ever questioning her tireless/nonstop routines!
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Yes I will be shocked to know that Kate actually "works".

I will be socked to know that she actually does thing in the morning.

But I think she's full of it sooooo yeah.

Nancy said...

I have teenagers YAY (snark) I say the same thing to them follow the rules stay don't follow the rules go seriously they can figure it out :)

Admin I really want to try the baking soda idea so I guess my family is getting either potato salad or egg salad sandwiches lol

Tucker's Mom said...

Sam I Am, I think you should sign with your WW name, AKA WW, for a while so no one thinks you've taken your marbles and gone home. You're a great poster so I think continuing to clarify who you are for a while will be helpful.
Jo, you were spinning out of control there and you just needed to reel it in and focus on what this blog does best; chat in a friendly manner, share stories of all kinds and ignore trolls.
Admin has great communication skills and usually spells things out quite clearly. It's not personal.

chefsummer #Leh said...

Jodie Foster father was on inside edition today.

They say he was locked up for fraud and he was using her name in order to scam people.

But she wants nothing to do with him and hasn't for the last 15yrs.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I didn't know what Jodie's dad was up to.

She has been very critical of her mom lately. But I've noticed lately she's stopped and even told her she loved her at the Globes. She acts like Mom has dementia.

And this is where I like her even more. Because even though her mom wronger her in the past and probably was directly responsible for a lot of the exploitation, the point is, she can't hurt her anymore. So it does no good to continue to hang onto all that anger. Says quite a lot about her.

Also bingo--a tight ship is about respect for those of you who don't cause trouble.

Unknown said...

Thanks Tuckers Mom! So for the time being, I will sign my posts that way.

It's the same old thing: you give respect,you get respect in return. Admin shows a great deal of respect for all of us, which is self-evident given the number of regular posters this blog has, many of whom have been posters since the beginning.

Sam I Am (aka Working Woman)

White Organza said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 194
I think Kate being interested in Twitter lasted a remarkable 18 months. The party's over now, she's bored.

Yeah... That's my bet too. A year and a half later, she KNOWS she only has about a dozen of real Twitter friends. Definetely not enough to boost her career. Or her ego. So not worth the effort. So buh-bye, Twitter.

If that is the case, I do hope her mental state won't take a turn for the worst. And I'm not even snarking.




Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Apparently this is minority opinion but bear with me. It doesn't bother me that this Honey Boo kid's family is uncouth. I have to say I've never seen anything but previews for it but I practically feel like I've seen it form the descriptions here. Honestly lots of people are uncouth. Rich people, poor people, and everywhere in between. I think Kate, although she may comb her hair and wear makeup, is extremely uncouth. Just one example, the way she and the kids RAN to the philly museum like little ruffians. What the heck? You're in a public place, in a historical city, at a MUSEUM, walk with dignity for heaven sake you are not animals. I try not to choose uncouthness for myself but I recognize it happens all the time.

What bothers me is their uncouthness is on T.V., for all to make fun of, especially to make fun of the KIDS.

Bearswife said...

Tucker's Mom said...

Jane said... 141

Anyone watching American Idol tonight?
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I'm afraid that I just can't stomach the Divas, not even for the best part, which is the tryouts.
I think I'm done, but I had been a fan for years.
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I am done, too. I have watched for maybe 8 seasons - but not with that Minaj. No way.

Jo said...

Permanent Name in Blue said... 51

ADMIN,

EMERGENCY CLEAN UP IN AISLE 46

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I guess I shouldn't be concerned. Good luck to you all. I've enjoyed everyone here and will miss your snark, your humor, intelligence and wit.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Oh Jo geez. Let me explain it this way. The fact that I don't want constant blogs on blogs about such things does not mean you should not be concerned. No need for a dramatic exit. There are reasons for the rules. They WORK. They HAVE worked, for three years now. Please don't try to disrupt that and you're perfectly welcome here.

LoveMyGrandsons said...

Jo, I've enjoyed your posts in the past and I hope you decide to stay. God bless, hon.

Unknown said...

Jo,

You have been a great poster here and I would miss your insight if you were to leave.

Wishing you all the best dear.

Sam I Am (aka Working Woman)

rainbowsandunicorns said...

Wouldn't going back on moderation (even temporarily) be one way to put posters' minds at ease when it comes to outing?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Moderation is exactly what they want. Moderation makes them think they won.

IGNORE. MOVE ON.

Tucker's Mom said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 46
I didn't know what Jodie's dad was up to.

She has been very critical of her mom lately. But I've noticed lately she's stopped and even told her she loved her at the Globes. She acts like Mom has dementia.
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Brooke Shields mom Teri also said the long goodbye having the love of her daughter, despite years of pain between them, mostly caused by Teri's stage mom antics and her alcoholism.
I have to beg to differ about the Phila. Museum of Art steps. To this day, bus loads of tourists run the steps. I ran them several times a week as part of my run and saw it all the time. Made me smile.
It's not like a church or standing directly in front of a priceless Monet when hushed tones and reverent body language is expected. Rocky will forever run those steps and jump for joy at the top. It's a different story once inside, of course.
Gosh, I have to try to find a really funny photo I took several years ago, atop the "Rocky steps". A busload of Sumo wrestlers, yes, Sumo wrestlers unloaded from a bus and run up the steps. After they lumbered to the top, I stood behind them and I took a photo of their fat, dimpled, thonged asses lined up as they raised their arms and pumped their fists triumphantly.
It was like Fat Bastard in Goldmember. The thong part, that is.

fidosmommy said...

Admin, aren't those the "Rocky" steps? Aren't you SUPPOSED to run up them?

While I usually have little to defend with Kate,
I thought that was almost a "must do" in Phila.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


By the way.... In my defense,Anonymous has been getting away with being Anonymous forever and nothing has been done about it.

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Um, what can I do about it??? Please enlighten me.

It's all well and good to say just delete them ASAP but both myself and the staff have many other things going on and can't always get here to delete things "right away." By the time I get around to it it often seems to late. Besides, your comments weren't deleted either. Deleting is not always how I solve things. Sometimes I just ask nicely. There is no way to just get rid of the anonymous option without getting rid of the type in a name option too. I tried it once and the posts here virtually ground to a halt. Too many valuable people choose to type in a name to exclude them, it wasn't fair to them.

This is why I'm saying enough is enough, Jo. You can't stop talking about the blog. This is not a blog about the blog. It's annoying to constantly hear what you think of the blog. Blogs on blogs is obnoxious. It feels like an attempt to derail things even if that's not the intention. Save it for email and try talking about boiled eggs or Jodie Foster or something, please. Think of it as a suggestion box. A suggestion box is quiet and unobtrusive and doesn't disrupt people who ARE having a great time and DON'T have issues. It's not a suggestion MICROPHONE.

Jane said...

This really is a safe space and if there are concerns about being 'outed', how about if we share some tips for Internet safety. Here's a few off the top of my head to get started.

If you have a profile, don't share personal information on it including websites or blogs you post on.

Don't share personal information here - your town, kids' names, parents' names, where you work, etc.

If you want to post on fan blogs (or most any blog) know that there may be a tracker in place. Some are basic and give almost no info, others are pretty sophisticated. Having a tracker doesn't necessarily mean it will be used for nefarious purposes, these can be used for analytics.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


Admin, aren't those the "Rocky" steps? Aren't you SUPPOSED to run up them?

While I usually have little to defend with Kate,
I thought that was almost a "must do" in Phila.

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Oh no I'm not talking about the Rocky steps. That was different and there running was appropriate.

I'm talking about when they were at a completely different place at the museum, flat ground, and Kate told them to run. It was because they were short on time I think. It was rude, uncouth, and completely inappropriate for a museum.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Tucker see my post, I'm not talking about the steps.

I'm talking about a separate museum they went to where they ran there as well.

rainbowsandunicorns said...

miloandjack
@BColliesRGreat @Kateplusmy8 When Kate is absent 4long periods like this...its because she's intensely involved in something!

Yeah, probably some serious grifting.

But, Milo, earlier today you were almost frantic because you didn't know where Kate was and you asked when was the last time she had a chance to run. Now you know that she's involved in something because she disappeared. Which is it...either you know what she's doing, or you don't?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I checked my recap they were running the National Constitution Center.

Flat ground and completely separate from the Rocky steps where running is what you do. Absolutely no reason, none, to run at the Constitution Center.

Unknown said...

An even worse example of Kate's uncouth behavior is when she screamed her head off on that boat in Alaska when she and her kids finally saw the whales.

That shit was unbearable, and I just saw it in a small clip. Sheesh. It's one thing to be in awe over something (wildlife can be very fascinating); it's another thing to scream at the top of your lungs when people around you are trying to enjoy the amazing view.

That was uncouth behavior at its worst.

Unknown said...

^^ aka Working Woman, forgot that part!

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I cannot STAND screamers. It's a ridiculous way to express your emotions. It should be reserved only for real dire emergencies like someone is being raped or murdered.

I'd frankly rather hear you say Oh Sh&%^ MotherF&*#$ than hear you scream.

fidosmommy said...

OK, thanks for the clarification about the museum run, Admin.

FYI said...

rainbowsandunicorns said... 63

When you posted Milo's tweet, you left out the hashtag.

miloandjack
@BColliesRGreat @Kateplusmy8 When Kate is absent 4long periods like this...its because she's intensely involved in something! #Hopeful :)

She acts like she knows what Kate is doing, then adds "hopeful" to the tweet. Seems like she doesn't know a darn thing, but dreams an awful lot.

foxy said...

When I finally got my name in blue and a koala icon, for some odd reason my aol email account was hacked and I could not get in to aol. I made a few phone calls to clear it up and a person in India said they would open it up for $299. I got the real AOL people and because I could not tell them the name of my first pet, which would never have been a selected question, they could not help me. I remember my first pet was a rooster and we ate him. No more pets for me until I was an adult with kids. Also, I could no longer post here in blue. I wish I knew how to open up that account because I had things saved on it and no back-up.

Tucker's Mom said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 64
I checked my recap they were running the National Constitution Center.
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I do remember that now. Definitely no reason to run there, other than pretending the kids are just like "Squeeeeeeee, the Constitution Center!!". It was probably more of the same crew members chasing them/calling them to get excitement caught on film.
Uncouth is so apropos between the smacking gum, boobs hanging out, cfm shoes and generally making a public spectacle of herself, which is to say, watch the NYC episodes.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I have a hashtag for the sheeple

#I'msorrybutKategotboredwithyou


fidosmommy said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 67
I cannot STAND screamers. It's a ridiculous way to express your emotions. It should be reserved only for real dire emergencies like someone is being raped or murdered.

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Wrong. Oh so wrong. The appropriate times for screaming include when a bat is doing a fly-by
an inch from your nose as you are reclining in your recliner in your living room. And does it again and again and again, not allowing you time to get up and run out of the room. So very scream worthy.

Unknown said...

I cannot STAND screamers. It's a ridiculous way to express your emotions. It should be reserved only for real dire emergencies like someone is being raped or murdered.
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And it's so incredibly inconsiderate to others who are minding their own business and enjoying the peace. I can see why sometimes kids scream in excitement, they're not always familiar with the concept of processing emotions internally. When adults do it, it is just annoying and obnoxious.

Sam I Am (aka Working Woman)

Unknown said...

Fidosmommy, yes that is definitely scream worthy!

Any scream out of fear is understandable.

Kate seemed to be in this ridiculous habit of screaming out of excitement or to show off, in totally inappropriate situations. On a boat in Alaska, where there are families all around who are trying to keep quiet in hopes of seeing whales --TOTALLY inappropriate time and place for such screaming.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I cured a five year old of her ridiculous habit of screaming in about two days flat. All i did was ask her to stop doing it, and she did. Her parents were amazed, as it annoyed the hell out of them too. I guess it never occurred to them to simply ask her to stop. The Gosselins are way too old, every single one of them, for screaming.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I guess I can make an exception for bats.

foxy said...

P.S. I grew up on a farm, therefore the rooster for a pet. I love this blog....learn so much and always feel welcome even though I rarely post.

rainbowsandunicorns said...

rainbowsandunicorns said... 63

When you posted Milo's tweet, you left out the hashtag.

miloandjack
@BColliesRGreat @Kateplusmy8 When Kate is absent 4long periods like this...its because she's intensely involved in something! #Hopeful :)

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Oops. Sorry about that. Is it Milo who is hopeful, or Kate?

Unknown said...

But admin, the Gosselin house is ALWAYS filled with shrieks and squeals of delights!!!

You probably wouldn't last two minutes in that house. :-)

Nor would I.

Sam I am (aka Working Woman)

rainbowsandunicorns said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 77

I guess I can make an exception for bats.

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How about balls? Oh, you mean bats, as in vampires! ;)

FYI said...

rainbowsandunicorns said... 79

Sounds like Milo is the one who is hoping that she is right with what she tweets about Kate.

Another song for Milo:(With all due respect to Dusty Springfield, Hal David and Burt Bacharach):

♫ Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'
Plannin' and dreamin' each night of her charms ♫

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

As long as we're writing books, you should write a book on why you think you're so special that just you gets to break the rules when everyone else here follows them just fine.

Seriously, what is this blog supposed to DO about your friend? What do you want? If it happened I'm outraged, but how does my outrage help a thing except derail this blog? Take it up with the perps.

fidosmommy said...

Thank you for understanding my bat issues. ^~^


Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Another reason I'm so grateful for this blog....

We Need to Talk about Kevin.

I'm about halfway through and completely riveted. Very excited to finish it probably over the holiday weekend. Never heard of it before. I also never heard that libraries have kindle books for FREE until someone here mentioned it. Turns out, my library had this book, for free.

chefsummer #Leh said...

Here is something for the pug lovers I know theirs a lot of u her. -)

I dare u to watch it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNh9C6S4-6M

Sleepless In Seattle said...

admin said --

"As long as we're writing books, you should write a book on why you think you're so special that just you gets to break the rules when everyone else here follows them just fine.

Seriously, what is this blog supposed to DO about your friend? What do you want? If it happened I'm outraged, but how does my outrage help a thing except derail this blog? Take it up with the perps."

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admin, respectfully, to whom are you speaking? Whose friend? This drives me nuts...when I can't reference a post to the original poster! Am I just dense, and if so, do you think a few double Rumspringas would help?

Dmasy said...

Admin, 85...I so agree about "We Need To Talk About Kevin". I want to thank the poster who recommended it here. That book scorched me. It took a few chapters to get used to her "verbose" writing style, but once I did the pages flowed into a story of maternal bonding (or lack thereof).

The book details complex emotions that you will think about long after you have read the last page.

Heide said...

I just bought "We need to talk about Kevin" for my Kindle. Am looking forward to reading it - the people here give really good recommendations I've discovered.

Moon Over Miami said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 56
Moderation is exactly what they want. Moderation makes them think they won.

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But their mission is to derail the blog while "outing" posters. If these posts are allowed to go through, then they are accomplishing what they set out to do. They don't want moderation, they want free rein of the board, so when their posts are published, then they did win because that's exactly what they set out to do.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Sleepless sorry you missed some fast swiffering. :) Really, you didn't miss much.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

They haven't won anything, especially if everyone just ignores it. They want attention, and attention comes in people responding to those posts, shouting at us to clean things up (although that's cute I have to admit), asking tons of questions about it and this blog and what's going to happen and who are they and what am I doing about it, going on moderation, etc etc. ANYTHING that is any kind of response is attention.

fidosmommy said...

Wow, it's like a person needs to set up residence on this blog so as not to miss all the hoopla! I'm gone for a few moments and that's when the mice come out to play. Oh well.

Thank you for the quick swiffering, Admin and staff. Good job.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

One caveat about Kevin, I found it started off quite slow. A lot of people on amazon complained about the same thing. I told another poster it could be awhile before I get through it. Three days later next thing I know I'm more than halfway through. It picks up like a freight train.

Dutch Tulip said...

Since all of you have great advice and ideas on numerous subjects ( peeling of eggs, what kitchen gadgets to get etc.)I have also a question for you: So what is the deal with dogs and birdpoop? Doggie loves it as a little snack and because it's freezing overhere the birdpoop changed into poopsickles and she is even more happy, it's doggie paradise. Dogs are the sweetest but also kinda disgusting!

Dmasy said...

Dutch Tulip...poopsickles. I have been drinking champagne tonight (sorry Rumspringa) and that was the funniest word I could imagine. Thanks for an early AM laugh.

Doggie kisses might not be as appealing after than snack!

Dutch Tulip said...

Dmasy said... 96
No, she isn't allowed to kiss her human mommy with that mouth!

fidosmommy said...

NOT TO BE READ DURING OR ANYTIME NEAR BREAKFAST, YA HEAR? Don't read.

Seriously, Dutch Tulip, lots of animals eat the poop of other animals. Mice will eat cat poop.
Dogs will eat any poop, complete indiscrimination there. I don't know WHY, I just know they do it.

It might have something to do with the nutrients
found in poop.

On the same subject, have you heard the medical news of transplanting feces from a donor into the system of a person suffering from really bad
intestinal issues (Crohn's, C Diff, etc.)? It has been shown to be amazingly effective, far more so than antibiotics they have been using.
So besides being a really nice snack for your pooch, it's got medicinal benefits too! Wow, who knew?

LostInTheFog said...

Who's more fake? Manti Teo's love for fake dead girlfriend.. or.. Kate Gosselins love for her twatter followers?

Dutch Tulip said...

fidosmommy said... 98
Those doggies are a lot smarter then we think ;), just gotta love them!

fidosmommy said...

Oh yeah. I miss my Fido. I buried him almost
20 years ago and it still hurts. He was plenty smart and full of quirks. I loved him.

Dutch Tulip said...

fidosmommy said... 101
That the scary thing with furry friends, they will leave you some day, my heart breaks a little thinking of that.
Big hog!
( while typing this doggie is very busy burying her dentastick in the couch guess she has her tummy already full with poopsickle)

localyocul said...

Dutch Tulip said... 102

( while typing this doggie is very busy burying her dentastick in the couch guess she has her tummy already full with poopsickle)
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So funny! My dog does that! Nothing is funnier than her running around whining with a busy bone in her mouth trying to find a place to bury it. If I'm sitting on the couch sometimes she'll come and shove it under my leg. I tell her I'll keep it "safe and sound". In fact, if she's running around and I say "safe and sound" she'll come and shove it next to my leg and I'll cover it up for her and she's happy. Reminds me of that insurance commercial where the dog puts his bone somewhere and they play "worry worry worry" and he gets up and moves it over and over. LOL Dogs rule!

localyocul said...

LostInTheFog said... 99
Who's more fake? Manti Teo's love for fake dead girlfriend.. or.. Kate Gosselins love for her twatter followers?

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Did he get catfished (Thanks admin I know that term!) or did he make her up?

handinhand said...

localyocul said... 104
LostInTheFog said... 99
Who's more fake? Manti Teo's love for fake dead girlfriend.. or.. Kate Gosselins love for her twatter followers?

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Did he get catfished (Thanks admin I know that term!) or did he make her up?
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Time will tell.
Manti expected to give a presser, possibly as early as today.
I hope he's more convincing than AD Swarbrick was last night.
Something smells here, and I don't think it's the catfish.

Vanessa said...

Haven't posted in somtime now, but read here every single day. Enjoying the newbis very much. A lot of new shit stirrers, they just don't sound like the usual ones.
I'm wondering if maybe khate's silence is due to some more pow wow's with her lawyers? Maybe the book is going to be released? One can only hope.
Yes, khate is just as cwt as June. What about the time they went to see those turtles hatch? She"s freaking out like a banshee, practically in tears? Worse is that she just finishes telling the kids to be quiet. Ugh!

LostInTheFog said...

Manti is in on it. He talked about meeting her last September after a game @ Stanford and they exchanged numbers. His dad even talked about how she flew out to his home when Manti was home for holidays. What's even more odd is that Manti told his coaches on December 26th that he was duped......but the coaches said nothing to the media and let this whole thing go on and Manti even gave interviews about their relationship all the way up to game time knowing it was all faked. Dude is a fraud as on and off the field.

handinhand said...

LostInTheFog said... 107
Manti is in on it. He talked about meeting her last September after a game @ Stanford and they exchanged numbers. His dad even talked about how she flew out to his home when Manti was home for holidays. What's even more odd is that Manti told his coaches on December 26th that he was duped......but the coaches said nothing to the media and let this whole thing go on and Manti even gave interviews about their relationship all the way up to game time knowing it was all faked. Dude is a fraud as on and off the field.
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When the AD tries to diffuse the situation by primarily using the 'catfish' defense, it causes people to question his crediblity. ND knew about this story for several weeks and have been engineering the handling of it ever since. With all that time, that's the best they could come up with? The catfish defense?
Plenty more layers of this onion to be peeled.

Lbelle said...

Lost in the fog.....99:
I know! I know! Real answer - Kate's 'love' for the G8.
She, I'm sure, loves them in her own warped way but she does not love her kids like we love ours. They get nothing much 'real' from Mommie Dearest.

TxBR549Iam said...

GM to all!!!!!!

Looks like the Manti Te'o news is the top story this morning. handinhand, looks like a catfish and smells like a catfish yet he could have made up the entire storyline. Regardless, Te'o embellished the story of the girlfriend's life & death in Sept. (supposedly , he met her in 2009 at the Stanford game).

Notre Dame did coverup the story, finding out Dec 26 and staying mum until yesterday. Shame on Te'o and Notre Dame! JMHO

LMG, you don't have to use your real name when signing up a gmail acct. I used Txbr549 x2.

Have great day Everyone....looks like another gorgeous day is on the way in Austin!!!

Formerly Duped said...

Why does Kate have to work 'fast?" She always says things like that, such as Mady had to run to keep up with helping her in the RV episode Part 1 I think, for example.Manic phase? I am not sold on the bipolar for two reasons: one,I think Kate has other diagnoses such a NPD and using bipolar depression may be an excuse for being a nasty person-second, it also downplays the serious condition others may truly deal with. I just don't know.

Sam I Am;

Congrats on going Mauve!! I had SO much trouble and also had to change my 'name!'

capecodmama said...

Is it definite that Manti Te'o was involved in this mess? Was watching Mike and Mike on ESPN2 this morning and they weren't confirming that he was involved. The story was still being investigated. If true, this is another reason why celebrities, whether they are reality TV stars, athletes, actor/actress, musicians should not be idolized. No one knows what their personal life is really like. You only see the public persona that they want you to see.

I have always been a fan of Jodie Foster. She guards her private life intensely. As far as her coming out and admitting she's gay, why should she. It's nobody's damn business.

NJGal51 said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 67

I'd frankly rather hear you say Oh Sh&%^ MotherF&*#$ than hear you scream.
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Admain - Have you been following me around? Although I didn't say "Oh Sh&%" and I most definately did not scream, I did use the other phrase just yesterday when I tried to push a pull door and ended up smashing my face into it!

PatK said...

Kate threw out her obligatory morning tweet to satisfy the herd and says she is working fast today. What the hell does that even mean?

Tucker's Mom said...

Kate's working fast today?
I'm working at the speed of light. That's right, 299,792,458 m/s.
Signed,
Penelope
Attention Seeker and One-Upper

Unknown said...

Good morning all! :-)

This Manti Te'o story is insane, isn't it???

Sam I Am (aka Working Woman)

Improbable Dreams said...

Manti Te'o Hoax: 'Catfish' Star Nev Schulman Weighs In: After reports surface that the Notre Dame star may have been 'Catfished,' MTV News spoke to the man behind the show.

Excerpt: While he wouldn't make any judgments about Te'o's hoax claims, Schulman did say that the athlete's statement — in which he said he was hurt and embarrassed by the situation — hit close to home. And he said that he hopes all the attention the story was getting would help inspire conversation about what is quickly becoming a commonplace (if not slightly troubling) phenomenon.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1700336/manti-teo-catfish-nev-schulman.jhtml

Formerly Duped said...

I think these Catfish stories are sadly becoming more prevalent with people exchanging personal info more and more on the internet.I think the TV series may serve to help many lonely on-line daters, kudos to one reality show!

Tucker's Mom said...

Are people who get Catfished the same people who are supporting 14 Nigerian Princesses?

Unknown said...

But if Manti was catfished, what about all his claims that they met for the first time at Stanford University and all of the time they spent together before they began dating?

Now he's saying it was just an emotional relationship with a woman he met on the internet?

Sam I Am (aka Working Woman)

TxBR549Iam said...

A song for kk- Greased Lightning


Why this car is automatic
It's systematic
It's hydromatic
Why it's grease lightning (Grease lightning)

We'll get some overhead lifters and some four barrel quads
Oh yeah
(Keep talking whoa keep talking)
A fuel injection cutoff and chrome plated rods oh yeah
(I'll get the money i'll kill to get the money)
With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
You know that ain't no shit we'll be getting lots of tit
In Grease Lightning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go

Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
(Grease lightning go grease lightning)
Go grease lightning you're coasting through the heat lap trial
(grease lighting go grease lightning)
You are supreme the chicks'll scream for grease lightning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go

We'll get sone purple french tail lights and thirty inch fins
Oh yeah
A Palomino dashboard and duel muffler twins
Oh yeah
With new pistons, plugs, and shocks I can get off my rocks
You know that I ain't bragging she's a real pussy wagon
Grease lightning

Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
(Grease lightning go grease lightning)
Go grease lighting you're coasting through the heat lane trial
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for grease lightning
Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
(Grease lightning go grease lightning)
Go grease lighting you're coasting through the heat lap trial
(Grease lightning go grease lightning
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for grease lightning
Lightning, lightning, lightning
Lightning, lightning, lightning
Lightning ye that's so right baby

Poor ole kk, tries to be a jackie of all trades, yet finds herself the Queen of absolutely nothing.




























Upstater said...

I highly doubt Manti Te'o was duped and that this a a Catfish story. (I actually doubt Catfish too.)

This has to be about money. He, and his parents probably, thought he could gain more exposure by making all this up and winning the Heisman (which he came close to....),making him much more marketable in the NFL.

The story still doesn't make sense because he supposedly is a talented football player (or was he really?).

JoyinVirginia said...

So if this Teo football player made up the dead girlfriend story, how would that fake story have benefited him? I don't understand why it matters if it was a hoax he was in on, or a hoax played on him.
Yes, I agree Tuckers mom, folds falling for a catfish may also be helping our the daughter of a deceased official of a war torn country, because they are trustworthy individuals. Some of those spam letters are just beyond belief, but some people fall for them.

Unknown said...

Upstater, I tend to believe that Manti was in on this, too.

Of course, we do not have all of the facts so I shouldn't say. But it is just too fishy.

But I wonder, why would he need the money and publicity? He is an excellent, highly-regarded football player. To put that kind of story out for that long, was it really worth it?

None of this makes any sense to me.

Sam I Am (aka Working Woman)

Formerly Duped said...

Why, this car could be Greased Lightnin'

lol I love Grease. Kate can't dance so minus the fantastic dance moves!Hehe.

Unknown said...

JoyinVirginia, it makes a huge difference whether he was in on it or not.

If he was in on it, that means he cheated people out of their money (many people donated in his honor to funds supporting leukemia research) and sought sympathy from others. Plus, it would mean he flat-out lied, and cancer and death are nothing to lie about.

Of course, it is wonderful that donations went to leukemia research whether or not Manti was in on the hox, that is a great cause no matter what. I just meant that, it's not okay to lie knowing that people are giving their money to support your lie.

Upstater said...

Sam I Am - I know,if he were less talented maybe it would make more sense. I heard that EPSN will be interviewing him today. Can't say I'll believe anything he says.....but you never know....

TxBR549Iam said...

lol, Formaly Duped, anything involving kk dancing is not meant for the human eye.

Re: Te'o....the whole ordeal which is just taking flight is disturbing. I mean, it was a huge media event especially when he played on the day of his 'girlfriend's funeral...the love of his life. By then he was in too deep. The storyline has been played out all season long. Like so many, I don't know the facts, but the spinning is a shocker to me.

Joy, didn't you once mention watching American Horror Story: Asylum. I love that show!, I sure don't expect to be let down next week!

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Geez this is a crazy story.

the mad hobbit said...

It constantly amazes me that people take the 1st Amendment to mean you can say anything you want any where you want. Try going into someone's home and yelling at them and see if the police won't come and remove you.
A blog belongs to the person who runs it because they have access to the delete key. The only rights you have here are the ones Admin gives you, and she's been pretty generous.
I'm a long, long time reader and lurker, but I seldom post. This is just something I had to say.
I love you all and call you my "coffee klatch" ladies!

Dmasy said...

I have watched Catfish, the TV show. The people they "help" do seem to have over-looked some glaring warning signs. They desperately
want to believe in the gorgeous-Miss-Teen-America-Rockband-six-pack-abs-Harvard-graduate profile that fallen in love with little ole' them.

The Manti story seems to have a different formula.

Tucker's Mom said...

the mad hobbit said... 130
*****
Welcome!
The rules are pretty easy to understand and I even think Admin lets them flex a bit now and then.
I just heard of this Te'o story this morning. Sometimes the liar is just in too deep and they have to keep it going because they look worse and worse.
The media ran with this story and maybe he just never envisioned it would take on a life of it's own.
Now, when will Kate's good bra lie be exposed?

Dmasy said...

The Mad Hobbit-- well, I am delighted to be in your coffee ritual every morning. Please stay and talk to us.

Formerly Duped said...

Dmasy said... 131
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I know, and some are ready to pack their bags and move across the country to start a life with this person they never have met!I enjoy the show to some extent and think it has a good message.Nev and Max are a good team.Nev seems a little naive as if he hopes it will work out while Max is more guarded and suspicious of the red flags.

the mad hobbit said...

* waves at Tucker's Mom
Glad to be here! There are no words to express what you all mean to me! You stayed with me through a difficult and sudden move. You have breakfast and lunch with me every day. I adore learning about slow cookers and toe helpers and eggs.
You reassured me that reality TV was as unreal as I thought was.
Thank you!

the mad hobbit said...

*waves to Dmasy

And a shout out to Carolina peach as I am a Carolina girl as well.

JoyinVirginia said...

Thanks Sam I Am, I didn't know about the fUnd raising and... Playing on the day of her funeral?!? If you are in luv? Very strange. What if he had won the Heisman and the sympathy votes pushed him over the edge? There is definite $$$ that result from that honor.
BR549, American Horror Story is just amazing every week. Jessica Lange is absolutely mesmerizing. And the actress playing Pepper, WOW! And last nights events, well, every week there is something so surprising I am completely shocked. I loved the scene in the bookstore at the book reading.
How are they going to bring all of this to a resolution in one hour? What about the aliens, will we ever see them again? And what about....???
I will just have to watch, I know the end will not dissapoint.

Jane said...

Formerly Duped said... 134
Nev seems a little naive as if he hopes it will work out while Max is more guarded and suspicious of the red flags.

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I'm loving 'Catfish' - thanks to those who suggested it! My vote's out on this Manti thing - has the girl who's photo was used spoken
up?

Max and Nev make a good team. I follow them on Twitter and they're both interesting and very cute!

Loves to Read said...

Very long story, but worth a read:

http://deadspin.com/5976517/manti-teos-dead-girlfriend-the-most-heartbreaking-and-inspirational-story-of-the-college-football-season-is-a-hoax

Unknown said...

Jane, yes, the girl whose photo was used was very freaked out by it. Apparently one of the main pictures that were used was never even put on facebook or any public forum; she had sent it to her high school friend, Ronaiah Tuiasosopo (who is also supposedly a friend of Manti's).

I would be beyond disturbed if I were that girl.

Jane said...

Sam I Am said... 140
Jane, yes, the girl whose photo was used was very freaked out by it. Apparently one of the main pictures that were used was never even put on facebook or any public forum; she had sent it to her high school friend, Ronaiah Tuiasosopo (who is also supposedly a friend of Manti's).

I would be beyond disturbed if I were that girl.
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I have some catching up to do. Sounds like the friend, Ronaiah Tuiasosopo is probably involved. Maybe he was the 'girl' -- I have to think then that Manti found out.

Hope Nev and Max do a show on this :)

Jane said...

Nev Schulman
@NevSchulman
I am working on finding out more about this @MTeo_5 #Catfish story. I have been in contact with the woman involved and will get the truth.

Winter Wonderland said...

What if he had won the Heisman and the sympathy votes pushed him over the edge? There is definite $$$ that result from that honor.

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There was a sportscaster on Fox News today who said that he didn't believe that the sympathy vote played any part of it. He gave a list of reasons why, the timing, etc...I really wasn't play close attention, but he said that everyone is in the dark about this and until more facts are known, those close to the situation aren't even making a call as to who knew what and who was involved because it's such a convoluted situation.

Anonymous said...

Now, when will Kate's good bra lie be exposed?

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Heck with the lie - when will the good bra line be exposed. I'm too old for a boob job.

Winter Wonderland said...

I am working on finding out more about this @MTeo_5 #Catfish story. I have been in contact with the woman involved and will get the truth.

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So Nev will get the truth when nobody else can? Good luck with that...I hope this investigative techniques work for him. I'm really enjoying his show, although he seems naive and a bit "unpolished" (for lack of a better word), but I think this is what makes him so likeable.

Winter Wonderland said...

Heck with the lie - when will the good bra line be exposed. I'm too old for a boob job.

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lol, Kiwi! I've been asking about that ever since Kate made her television appearance and announced the purchase of the good bra. Why is she busy, busy, busy and exhaustedish with all of these new projects when all she has to do is hook up with the good bra company and be its spokesperson?

Formerly Duped said...

Flight of the Kiwi said... 144
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ROFL...is there an age cut-off? Dr Glassman recommended 'a good bra' years ago and she didn't take the advice to the max as with her most recent' model'

RonnieandMaggie said...

Re: T'eo. The press got suckered by this big time. Why you ask? Cause they live and breath for these human interest stories - especially when there is a big game or big sports mega God involved. Just cover the darn game and leave the hero worship at the door. The same guy who runs for 300 yards is not less of a player than the other guy running for 300 who had a family member dying.

Jane said...

@NevSchulman
.@MTeo_5 I know how you feel. It happened 2 me. I want 2 help tell ur story & prevent this from happening to others in the future. Lets talk

Upstater said...

Jane said... 150
@NevSchulman
.@MTeo_5 I know how you feel. It happened 2 me. I want 2 help tell ur story & prevent this from happening to others in the future. Lets talk

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The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this was; they can have each other, liars they both are.......

Yes, I'm a pessimist :)

Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said...

Winter Wonderland said... 146

Why is she busy, busy, busy and exhaustedish with all of these new projects when all she has to do is hook up with the good bra company and be its spokesperson?
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Heck yes! Her "good bra" was working even when she wasn't wearing one! The technology is astounding.

Jane said...

Upstater said... 151
Jane said... 150
@NevSchulman
.@MTeo_5 I know how you feel. It happened 2 me. I want 2 help tell ur story & prevent this from happening to others in the future. Lets talk

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The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this was; they can have each other, liars they both are.......

Yes, I'm a pessimist :)

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LOL you're allowed! I like Nev and believe the original Catfish happened. I've seen it, had friends who've been through it. His story rings very true. But yeah, on the Internet, do we ever really know?

Working Woman said...

Oy, looks like I am back to posting under Working Woman, in black.

There was a problem with the name I chose for the gmail account :-( I will try to get this figured out soon, I apologize!

WW

PJ's momma said...

I have had a couple experiences lately that made me think of Kate and what happens when you hand people everything. First, my friend's stepkids have a very wealthy stepdad. They are grown, but their mom has paid for everything their adult lives (their dad raised them). She now pays the rent for her 26-year-old daughter to live in midtown Manhattan and do nothing. This, after paying for both the kids' Ivy League educations. My friend was telling me over lunch about how the daughter came out for Christmas (on their dime), grumbled the entire time, showed off the new $1200 handbag she 'treated' herself to without a thought to bring a single small trinket or gift card for her dad and his wife, just on and on. Her own brother and dad find her intolerable. I told my friend this girl has no joy because she's been handed everything. She's so busy tallying up her loot that she doesn't know the pride that comes with doing things on your own and working for them. Or, God forbid, doing for others.

Then today, I was at the gym and always put on HGTV while I listen to heavy metal (haha). I watched 2 episodes of My House, Your Money. Have you seen this show? Again, pampered little princes/princesses having their mommy and daddy buy them a house. I could not hear the audio, but the body language was screaming. In the second epi, a grown-ass son was moving out of the parents' basement to shack up with his girlfriend and she had LOTS of opinions. Every time she opened her mouth about this house that she would be living in on someone else's dime, the dad would rub the mom's back and they would both take a deep breath and look down. Both episodes, the kids want the caliber of house their parents have - that their parents worked for and worked up to. And guess what? In both cases, they picked the most expensive/nice dwelling, even though the parents tried to steer them down. (Shame on their parents.) In fact, the first one was a condo and we've done both sides and I was thinking, "Wow, not only did she go over by $20,000, but she's going to have a monthly fee to live there!" But she got the granite countertops and Viking range! I ended up running an extra mile to catch the end of the second episode, and yep, they got the nicer house.

When you give someone everything, they appreciate nothing. And they become an endless, joyless pit that is never filled. My mom wouldn't even let me take my childhood bed when I moved out at 19. I think that's extreme, what was she going to do with a beat up old bed, but we appreciate what we have because we earned it.

Kate's going to have a long, lonely life of "I want, I want" and that's sad. She's setting her kids up for the same and it's not their fault.

have a great day all, I am off to take my friend's mom to lunch - her son committed suicide and the anniversary date is coming up and she's having some hard, hard days. That's what friends do - show up and listen and try to help, another thing Kate is missing.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Pj very well said, and as I mentioned a couple days back we are now seeing the first generation of kids who were the true trophy for everything generation becoming adults. And just as many feared it's not pretty. Cut them off!!

Winter Wonderland said...

Loves to Read said... 139

Very long story, but worth a read:

http://deadspin.com/5976517/manti-teos-dead-girlfriend-the-most-heartbreaking-and-inspirational-story-of-the-college-football-season-is-a-hoax

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Good story, thorough investigative work...shades of Woodward and Bernstein, Mantigate!


"Sept. 22, 2012: Kekua's funeral takes place in Carson, Calif. (The Associated Press puts it in "Carson City, Calif.," which does not exist.) Te'o skips the funeral, saying Kekua had insisted that he not miss a game (Los Angeles Times). Her casket is closed at 9 a.m. Pacific time, according to Te'o. That night, Notre Dame beats Michigan, 13-6, to go to 4-0, the school's best start in a decade. Te'o intercepts two passes. After the game, he says of Lennay: "All she wanted was some white roses. So I sent her roses and sent her two picks along with that."

Where did he send flowers? To the funeral home? To the cemetery? Wouldn't they have messaged him back, saying that no funeral took place and there was no grave? Likewise, how did he know that the casket was closed at 9 a.m.? Who arranged the funeral? Wouldn't he have spoken to someone (her family?) to request that it be held when there was no game and he could attend? When she was in the hospital, to whom did he speak about her condition? If he were this close to her, wouldn't he have been kept informed about her health by her family, or wouldn't she have given him permission to speak with the physicians? Or was he speaking to people who posed as her family, physicians, funeral director, etc? If so, this was some elaborate hoax.

Berks Mom said...

Kate tweeted...It's so nice to see the sun! Working fast today...how is everyone? Smile lots and make the most of today!!!

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Huh? It must just be shining over her house, because it's been cloudy all day, with not even enough blue in the sky to patch a pair of pants! In fact, it's been looking like rain (or snow) ever since I got up this morning.

lukebandit said...

kate's family, 2 members confirmed that she was bipolar and refused to take her meds. I was reading about Viven Leigh on Wikipedia and saw this:

"Throughout her possession by that uncannily evil monster, manic depression, with its deadly ever-tightening spirals, she retained her own individual canniness – an ability to disguise her true mental condition from almost all except me, for whom she could hardly be expected to take the trouble.

I can't remember who said that about her, I think some actor. But this fits kate to T. I believe kate will do the latter when the kids get older and they start rebelling and believe me they will.

I love the Catfish show but all i ever see is reruns, they need new shows. Manti is crazy as loon to be in a hoax if it is a hoax because doesn't he know how the technology and nosy people can find out anything in a nanosecond?

ND sounds like Penn State covering up the sins of someone in their organization. What if he would of won the Heisman? Oy ve! Oh my Gosh! Dag Nab Well, i'll be a monkeys uncle. Oh, heck!

I sent kate a twitter that said why don't you get steve to help you with the falling down mansion. she's claiming she is ms. fix it, but on another tweet she said that she was assisting and learning. Feel so bad for the Mr. Water Man doing his job and having kate buzzing him like a bee to sugar water!

Did you see what Mady said she would like to lock her mother up in her room so she could rest? wow, very telling!

Working Woman said...

Kate tweeted...It's so nice to see the sun! Working fast today...how is everyone? Smile lots and make the most of today!!!


I can smell the rainbow farts all the way in my county (a good couple of hours from Kate's)!!!

Her super sunny outlook would be lovely and admirable, if I believed for one second that it were genuine.

foxy said...

Working Woman 153....the same thing happened to me. I was fine and then back to black. If you figure out how to get back to an icon and color, maybe you can help me figure out how to get my aol email account back so I can back up pictures, etc. that I had. Frustrating isn't it! This blog has so many nice people and so much fun information sharing. Good luck..

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

The first amendment just means you can start your own blog and speak up there. You have no constitutional right to post here if I don't want you to. Lol.

Formerly Duped said...

Working Woman 153...
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That happened tome..had to make a new name up. They didn't 'believe' my name was Once a Viewer and I tried a two-word 'name' I had to wait a week before doing so...good luck.It was quite a chore but now no probs, Sam, um, WW!

Working Woman said...

Foxy, thank you!! I'll let you know if I ever get it figured out. And I would be glad to try to help you.

Love this blog either regardless of what color my name is :-)

Good luck to you too!

WW

Anonymous said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 161

The first amendment just means you can start your own blog and speak up there. You have no constitutional right to post here if I don't want you to. Lol.

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Whaaaat??? Obviously the USA needs a new admendment...

Berks Mom said...

Winter Wonderland@156...

Good questions about the funeral/flowers. I just wonder if the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth will ever be revealed. He met her, he didn't meet her, his family met her, they didn't meet her, his friend met her (and she was a tall athletic Polynesian) -- so many more questions than answers.

Is there a television movie in the works? Someone will hop on that one really fast.

lukebandit said...

To the poster that can't get into her AOL acct. You said you had a pet rooster. I know this is a silly question, have you asked your family members what the name was? I know how you feel, there is an acct. that I can't get into because I don't know the password. Hope you think of it really soon!

Guess what the new Tebowing is?

Te'oing is a guy sitting on a couch and putting his arm around an invisible girlfriend. That is going viral. You don't have to have a
couch, just seen a picture of someone doing it.

PatK said...

Berks Mom said... 157
Kate tweeted...It's so nice to see the sun! Working fast today...how is everyone? Smile lots and make the most of today!!!

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Huh? It must just be shining over her house, because it's been cloudy all day, with not even enough blue in the sky to patch a pair of pants! In fact, it's been looking like rain (or snow) ever since I got up this morning.



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Interesting. Maybe she isn't home today?

Berks Mom said...

lukebandit said:

(166): "To the poster that can't get into her AOL acct. You said you had a pet rooster. I know this is a silly question, have you asked your family members what the name was? I know how you feel, there is an acct. that I can't get into because I don't know the password. Hope you think of it really soon!"

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There are options on many accounts that will let you select a question, such as "what is your first school?" or "what is your favorite movie?" The poster said that she didn't select the name of her first pet as the question, and therefore, the provider wouldn't have that answer if she never selected that particular question.

Dwindle said...

PJ's momma said... 154

Kate's going to have a long, lonely life of "I want, I want" and that's sad. She's setting her kids up for the same and it's not their fault.

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No she wont. She will kick them to the curb without chipping a nail, the split second they turn 18. She will haul out the concerned mom routine only if she manages to duct tape some faux rag reporter to her wrist for 4 minutes. She wont hear, and wont care about, a single word they try to say to her, anymore than she does now.

I have a theory about her twitter silence, besides the plastic surgery. I think when she got fired from her AWESOME gig with Coupon Cabin, her grifting twitter contracts mysteriously dried up. Now that twitter isnt making her a buck ninety five and she cant even grift a box of organic candy bars off of it, she cant be bothered.

Or maybe she is devoting herself full time to the homemade, sliced, organic yogurt on bread business.

Berks Mom said...

PatK said:

(167):"Interesting. Maybe she isn't home today?"

$$$$$

Or maybe the sun shines only on her house because of her sunny disposition. I know...Milo ordered it to make sure her day was bright and cheery. Whatever Kate wants, Kate gets, and Milo is there to make darn sure that it happens.

Maybe others in Berks saw the sun today, but I didn't, and right now it looks like it's going to pour any minute. Here's what's interesting. When I pulled up Accuweather earlier, there was a big, bright, full sun showing the current conditions when, in fact, it was gray and dismal with full cloud cover. How "they" decided it's bright and sunny, I have no idea. You just wonder how they come up with this stuff...there was nothing "accurate" about it.

Unknown said...

Berks Mom said... 170
''.....When I pulled up Accuweather earlier, there was a big, bright, full sun showing the current conditions when, in fact, it was gray and dismal with full cloud cover.''
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Maybe KK also pulled up Accuweather to get the weather, since she's not home to actually SEE the weather?

Thanks for Going Off Topic said...

Since all of you have great advice and ideas on numerous subjects ( peeling of eggs, what kitchen gadgets to get etc.)I have also a question for you: So what is the deal with dogs and birdpoop? Doggie loves it as a little snack and because it's freezing overhere the birdpoop changed into poopsickles and she is even more happy, it's doggie paradise. Dogs are the sweetest but also kinda disgusting!

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Be careful with her eating bird poop. One of my pups always made a beeline for the birdfeeder. I thought he was just picking up dropped seeds at the base, but nope. He picked up an intestinal parasite that they can usually only get from ingesting bird poop. I forget what it was as this was a while ago, but it wasn't one of the usual parasite suspects. I had to worm all three dogs. Ouch.

I've always suspected that dogs eat their own and other critter poop because they think the noises we make when they do extremely funny. Oooooh, gross!! Yuck!!!!

No, not really :-).

Some people believe that they are looking for extra food/nutrients, but as not all of my dogs have engaged in that delightful practice, just a couple, and they are all on the same high quality food, I think it is a behavioral problem. Or they think it tastes like doggie candy!

Dutch Tulip said...

Thanks for Going Off Topic said... 172
And thank you, also for your concern, will give doggie her anti-worm pill this week! Doggie is now sleeping and dreaming, all I hear is: whoop..whoop.. little bark and grrrrrrr, it's so cute when doggies are dreaming!

foxy said...

The pet's name question would not be one that I would choose. It would be my father's middle name, first school, etc. All this trouble started when I went blue with a koala bear. I was then thrown back to black which is fine. I just wish I knew where and how to get help to get my saved stuff back without having to pay some one in India $299 to do this. One of the great minds here may come up with a solution.
It doesn't look good for that football player. Look at Lance Armstrong. Goes to show you not to lie. I feel bad for the actual winners in the competitions, and all the people and companies who made donations, etc.

Formerly Duped said...

Maybe Kate has a new gig with Accuweather?

Reader said...

I appreciate this blog. I think it is well ran and safe. You can only do so much when you have a mentally ill individual trying to disrupt it.

Working Woman said...

Although it is completely and totally the admin's choice as to whether or not the blog goes back on moderation, respectfully I do not feel that that would mean the sheeple have "won".

They are apparently bored with their lives and crave attention. Putting the blog on moderation would just be refusing to give them this attention. Nobody's name and nobody's family members' names should be posted here - it's not the place for it and it makes others uncomfortable.

Sadly, the sheeple are not known for their sanity. I wouldn't go as far as to say that anyone is unsafe here, not at all. But I have seen one or two threatening, intimidating comments from sheeple that have really bothered me. They were swiffered, of course, but the fact that they were seen and read by posters -- the comments are so disgusting they don't even deserve that much, IMO.

Admin, I love this blog and respect however it is run, as long there is peace for the most part and we are enjoying nice conversations. I just feel that the sheeple define "winning" as shutting this blog down altogether, rather than it going on moderation. It was on moderation for a long time, correct? It was strong and went smoothly back then, too.

The truth is, the sheeple will never truly win, because they will never get the one thing they truly want: Kate back in the spotlight as a respected celebrity.

Never gonna happen.

WW

NoFan said...

Anon just can't stop breaking the rules.

Clean up on 183

Reader said...

Whoever it is, they are mentally ill. Anyone who would play these type of games is mentally ill. I would never point my finger at a specific person because you just don't know. But the person doing this is crazy. Really crazy. I think they must know they need help. They also must have an addictive personality. Maybe even bi-polar? Not sure.

chefsummer #Leh said...

Anonymous said... 178
you are no better then kate & would exploit
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I am better than Kate
I would never sell my kids-(If I had any)

Don't put me in the same category as your idol Kate.

I could never be a person that sold their kids and a person who beat my kids and dog.

Sorry but no.

WanttobeAnon said...

Cell phone IP and wireless IP can also be obtained by subpoena. It's pretty silly to think a changing IP will protect you from civil litigation. or criminal prosecution. The process can take up to six months though. Blog owner is not notified if it is a criminal investigation.

Longtimereader said...

I have a confession. I cooked a ham in my crockpot on the weekend.

It was good.

Wasn't because of Kate, I saw it on pinterest.

LoveMyGrandsons said...

I haven't read all of the posts yet, but I wanted to say welcome to Loves To Read, Upstater, and Mad Hobbit. Good to have you all join us!

Loves to Read said...

Thank you so much, LoveMyGrandsons. I've read here from almost the beginning. I must say, I am concerned about the goings on here lately. Perhaps a period of moderation like in the past will help cool things down a bit.

Respectfully said...

This is Admin's 'house' and we are her guests. She is free to make and enforce rules as she sees fit. If we like the way she runs her house, we're more likely to stick around and visit.

However, if Admin fails to lock the doors to her house and a few of her guests are harmed, then she has some choices to make.
She can tell everyone to ignore the offense.
She can tell people to 'laugh it off.'
She can tell us that the offense was no big deal. She can blame the victims for not protecting themselves from harm.
OR
She can learn to lock the doors when she knows the house will not be properly monitored.

It's her call and we, her guests, must decide how we feel about her call.

fidosmommy said...

I can just picture our "outer" going through a stack of phone books looking for addresses and phone numbers for "Mad Hobbitt" (Is Mad the first or last name???) or even Fidosmommy. Fibbers Anonymous....Fidelity National.....
Foaming Bath Oils....Fuddruckers..... Heck, it's not in this book either! Next!

What a nutty project it must be to try to figure out who people using screen names are.
Aren't there more lofty pursuits available?

LoveMyGrandsons said...

Loves To Read, I for one like having the blog off of moderation. I know that I am guilty of responding to these posters and now I see that that only makes them post more. I'm going to try to do what Admin suggested and just totally ignore their posts. Now this will be hard when my fingers may be itching to type a response to a nasty comment, but I'm going to try really hard!

Reader said...

I just can't get past how mentally ill this person is and how badly he/she needs help. One day he/she will self-destruct and seriously harm someone if he/she hasn't already.

Audible Click said...

With all due respect, Admin, this blog has lost several good members, including Jo and Bearswife. This is a problem that will not solve itself. It was upsetting, to say the least, to see personal information posted on a public blog for hours. I know that you can't monitor the blog 24/7 but please consider putting it on moderation, even temporarily. I am not being dramatic and I wouldn't be missed if I left but I will leave if the outting continues. As always IMO only.

LoveMyGrandsons said...

I'm seeing a couple of other names that I don't recognize so I just want to say welcome to all of the new posters!

Thanks for Going Off Topic said...

Dutch Tulip said... 173
Thanks for Going Off Topic said... 172
And thank you, also for your concern, will give doggie her anti-worm pill this week! Doggie is now sleeping and dreaming, all I hear is: whoop..whoop.. little bark and grrrrrrr, it's so cute when doggies are dreaming!

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You are very welcome. Just to clarify, when I said "ouch" it was because I had to worm my dogs with some super special expensive stuff from the vet because the regular pills didn't work on that parasite and it was zoonotic (did I spell that right?) I mean potentially transferrable to humans.

Having said that, your doggie is probably fine. However, if she starts losing weight then take a poop sample to the vet and have it checked out. I'm sorry. I wish I could remember the name of that nasty parasite but a quick google didn't bring it up. I'll try to ask on my next vet visit.





??? said...

Wasn't Jo like really, really new?

Jane said...

Audible Click said... 189
With all due respect, Admin, this blog has lost several good members, including Jo and Bearswife.
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If this is correct, I hope they'll return. I enjoyed their comments.

Blogs always have people coming and going. I don't think the end of this blog is in site. As soon as Kate does something idiotic again, and she will, we won't be able to keep up with comments.

Pity Party said...

I am not up on the new Catfish thing. Did money exchange hands either from him to her, or from contributions to him for her?

JoyinVirginia said...

Long time reader, can you post how you cooked the ham in the crockpot please? Thank you! I am always looking for good ways to use my crockpot, dwindle has inspired me!

Reader said...

No issues here either. Great blog.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

We've also gained some good ones like Working woman.

Suze said...

I'm really disappointed. I thought the commenters here were more respectful of Admin and each other than to continue the blog on blog discussion that's taken place here over the past couple of days.

Yesterday Admin asked us very politely, yet quite plainly (leaving no doubt about what she was asking of us), to NOT talk about the blog and how it's run and the crazies who are trying to disrupt the flow, yet the talk goes on - and by some regulars, too. The e-mail link to discuss your suggestions with her is in a couple of places on this page.

IMO, the sheeple are bored (and some are mentally ill) and that's why they're trying to stir up trouble here. It looks like some here may be bored too, to keep going back to these discussions - especially since Admin has asked us to not bring it here.

Sunny Daze said...


??? said... 191
Wasn't Jo like really, really new?

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The poster said that Jo was a good member, not an old member. One can be a NEW good member and good contributor even if he/she has not been posting for a long time.

Jane said...

Berks Mom said... 170
Or maybe the sun shines only on her house because of her sunny disposition. I know...Milo ordered it to make sure her day was bright and cheery. Whatever Kate wants, Kate gets, and Milo is there to make darn sure that it happens.
Maybe others in Berks saw the sun today, but I didn't, and right now it looks like it's going to pour any minute. Here's what's interesting. When I pulled up Accuweather earlier, there was a big, bright, full sun showing the current conditions when, in fact, it was gray and dismal with full cloud cover. How "they" decided it's bright and sunny, I have no idea. You just wonder how they come up with this stuff...there was nothing "accurate" about it.

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Berks - are you thinking Kate's not at home and was tweeting what she saw on a weather report?

NJGal51 said...

I thought that Beatswife said she was done with American Idol not this blog....I am confused because I've missed a lot of what has been going on lately.

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