Less than a week after Elizabeth Lauten went off on Facebook about the president's teen daughters for acting bored at the annual turkey pardoning, she has stepped down.
Lauten criticized the girls' outfits as inappropriate and said they were making faces.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 469 Newer› Newest»Last night on Nancy Grace, they had pictures of BC's victims and there were 14. They also had the international correspondent from ROL and he said he was working on even more women that were going to come out. I just wish there was no SOL on rape, child molestation.
Judith Huth said she was only 15 and her friend 16 when they were at Lacy Park and they noticed they were shooting a movie. They walked over and BC came over to them, let them sit in the director's chair and then they went to the tennis club, played pool and they had to drink a beer every time BC won a game. Then they made their way to the Playboy mansion and he had asked them before how old they were. When they got to the PM, he told them if anyone asks you how old you are, you say 19. He sexually molested the 15 year old at the PM.
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/bill-cosby-scandal/bill-cosby-sued-alleged-sexual-assault-teenager-1970s-n260366
NJ Gal, Sons of Anarchy, oh my!
that was a great LOL moment!
As for TFW's salary, there's more to the story than just that number.
Remember, there were no swanky vacations in this round of filming.
No airfare x 9 (plus whatever not-a-nannies she brought) like the
glory days, with 5-star accommodations, and all the attendant
rockstar treatment she used to enjoy. We'll see soon enough
where they stayed, but I don't get the sense it was anything
like the old days. Remember, she's selling PAP Kate now --
Piecing And Patching.
That said, whatever home remodel TFW footed the bill for may
make up for the lack of traveling. So I just contradicted my
own point. Well, at least I'm not too stubborn to admit it!
JoyinVirginia - last nights episode of SOA was great and I can't wait until next week. I'll be sorry to see the show end though.
Just putting this out there.....Probably completely off base with this but...maybe Jon is fighting them being on tv again? Anything is possible....maybe the reason for the delay?
The only hint I had heard was that the Dept. of Labor was watching production much more closely this time around, thanks to Murt's efforts. They know they're on the hook to keep track of this show now. But I have no idea if they gave them any trouble or found any violations that would cause a delay.
I think it has more to do with piecing and patching a good lineup then it does with anything else. This was announced in August I think. You can't possibly foresee what December might look like in August. This was before HBB, and that changed things. HBB was their flagship, and everything else fit in around it. Now that's gone. They have to reorganize now, and maybe they're not really sure where Kate fits into that, or when. And I do think they probably don't want anything too controversial now. Yet all the comments on their web site about Kate are controversial. I don't think Kate knows a darn thing about when this is going to air and neither does TLC, and nobody is responding to the nagging from the sheeple.
NJ Gal, I think it is Entertainment Weekly website has Sons of Anarchy page, and they have three fun videos posted. Theo Rossi, Katey Sagal, and Kim Coates each ” explain SOA in thirty seconds”. Theo is funniest, ” its about this guy whose parents are Hellboy and Peg Bundy”, he refers to all the characters by what roles the actors have portrayed before.
I may be confusing this with someone else, but I thought her Xmas morning routine was stockings, then breakfast, and then finally opening presents one by one per her orders with gift wrapping put in the trash after each present. I don't get the stockings either since they never do Santa, but I guess it's her way of keeping Xmas morning totally under her control. I think I recall her tweeting a picture of the kids at the kitchen table with their stocking presents? I wonder if there will be doll babies this year? When I was 10 I wanted a watch, camera, tape recorder type things. I just cannot imagine what she could buy those kids that they don't already have.
Math Girl, I must be losing my mind. I swear I saw the date of Dec 2 on the article--twice!--but it's not there. I must have been looking at another one.
When I was 10 I wanted a watch, camera, tape recorder type things. I just cannot imagine what she could buy those kids that they don't already have.
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Have you been in a toy store lately? lol! I went shopping yesterday and there were so many things not on the kids' lists that I know they would like. It was overwhelming, trying to decide what to purchase and what would just be a waste of money!
Maybe Kate will go for kitchen gadgets the girls would 'love' since they beg for mommy's recipes, or maybe more dangerous farm equipment for the boys, copies of her books for all. Zorro can't wait to get his beak into those I'm sure. But the twins will get more 'currency."
You're right Joy, Theo's was by far the bast.
Millicent said...(14)
"Where is this woman's common decency? She apparently has none, preferring instead to try to score some mean-spirited political points at the expense of two teenagers."
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Millicent, I thought your comment was spot on and especially the above quote.
To address the Obama girls directly in her commentary was an insult of the highest order to the girls themselves and moreover their parents, who she clearly was gunning for.
Have your politics, but leave the kids out of it. What the girls wore was a parenting issue, not a political one.
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By the way, this is Sheri (old timer on the veranda)...one R and an I. I am considering changing my handle because the addition of a Sherri and a Sherri2 can be a little confusing.
Am I wrong or did once upon a time we have a "Canadian Goose" cause I'm leaning toward that but I don't want to cause any further confusion.
I'm also open to suggestions...clearly using my name is representative of how unclever I am about these things. :D
The only hint I had heard was that the Dept. of Labor was watching production much more closely this time around, thanks to Murt's efforts. They know they're on the hook to keep track of this show now. But I have no idea if they gave them any trouble or found any violations that would cause a delay.
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I thought filming was over, and the dept of labor would only be involved in the filming, not the editing. Unless they need to go back and do extra filming (like of couch interviews) to put a better slant on things. On "the realist reality show ever".
Also, just wanted to add my condolences to Franky on the loss of her step-father. Blood relation does not necessarily a parent make.
Anyone can conceive a child, it takes a real hero to step in and care for someone else's children as your own.
Blessings to you and your daughter during this sad time.
Sheri, how about SheriO, because you are the Original Sheri!
JR, I hadn't even thought about Jon maybe trying to stop filming, causing the delay. Then I read Admins post and it made sense.
Off topic...but Josh and Anna Duggar have announced they're expecting #4.
redbirdsings said...(16)
"Sheri, how about SheriO, because you are the Original Sheri!"
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Haha, thanks RedBird, that's awesome. I'll keep that in mind. :D
BTW, just wanted to say that I notice a lot of you are getting words for the verification, I only get numbers...weird.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Don't know how you all do it so close to Christmas. I find even doing ours in October is pushing it.
Season Greetings!
I have had something missing for a couple of days and the only thing to think now is someone stole it. It was a tin Sucrets box and I kept my money in there with a book of postage stamps, loose change and paper bills. And just a few other things. I love those little tin boxes.
I had only used maybe 2 stamps. I was selling bracelets to raise money for items that I really need. I have never had anyone steal money from me before, but a U-Haul truck load of everything else, it seems. AAA batteries, powders, hairbrush, full bottles of shampoo and skimming the shampoo into another bottle, Directv remote, food, really nice drink cups.
It is a 30 dollar financial loss to me, but emotionally hard. Who took it? Who, here that I know took it? I want to know, but I don't. Is it someone I trust? My backpack where it is kept with my glasses is never further than a couple of feet away from me.
I actually have it next to me, pushed up against the wall, so someone would of had to come in my room while I was asleep and take it out. A couple of years ago, I caught someone while I was asleep standing near me and reaching for something on my shelf a couple of years ago.
I only get numbers...weird. 18
I love it when I get numbers - they are much easier.
Season's Greetings back atcha, and everyone else here.
Sherri Shepherd can never say anything about Jon anymore.
She did a horrible thing by rejecting her disable child via surrogate and leaving her husband.
Some of the convos on Kate's TL just make you wonder and give a perfect huh? moment.
Barb Gilmer tweeted some pics of Kate on CA. One of those pictures is a poster of the cast and it has the dates that it starts airing, Jan. 4 and 5.
Barbara Gilmer @BarbGilmer · Dec 2
@Kateplusmy8 Can't wait to see this! pic.twitter.com/PmaJAD5HJo
This fan replied directly to Barb's tweet.
stuckinkansas @tkgun73 · 57m57 minutes ago
@BarbGilmer @Kateplusmy8 me too. You have to let me know so I can go to my sister's to watch.
Then Barb gives that huh? moment:
Barbara Gilmer @BarbGilmer · 20m20 minutes ago
@tkgun73 @Kateplusmy8 As soon as I find out or shall I say when Kate announces it.
I think Barb is getting confused or just not paying attention. Maybe she thought the tweeter was speaking about the specials, although she directly replied to Barb's tweet about CA.
Definitely a true huh? moment. Kate's timeline can be so amusing to read at times.
You just knew that Gloria Allred would eventually get involved with the allegations against BC.
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-gloria-allred-bill-cosby-20141203-story.html
Meanwhile, BC goes on twitter and thanks Whoopi G and Jill Scott, who is a singer that was defending him on twitter.
Bill Cosby @BillCosby · 19h19 hours ago
Thank you @WhoopiGoldberg.
Bill Cosby @BillCosby · 8h8 hours ago
Thank you @MissJillScott, from the Cosby Family.
If this is true, so much for the trust funds
http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2014/12/anna-cardwell-mama-june-selling-oil-online/.
Sherri Shepard is just a fame whore who thinks she is much more important than she is. Ahem.
Kate is a twit said... 22
You just knew that Gloria Allred would eventually get involved with the allegations against BC.
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I'm surprised she hasn't already.
Rhymes with Witch, about Sherri Shepard, you got that right.
Sal? her husband said, She refused to keep Jeffery's hygiene regular, he couldn't tie his shoes and a lot more things. I think this is when they first got together. Hopefully, Sal, and J's bio dad have made a difference in his life.
Oh, you are so mighty welcome, Miss SheriO!
CheeriO! hahaha
Not a peep out of Marty Singer regarding the Cosby accusers'
press conference with Gloria Allred this morning. It takes a lot to
render him speechless -- I wonder how he'll proceed.
This is driving me crazy. The photo at the top of this thread - of Lauten. Who does it look like? Kate Major?
She reminds me of somebody, can't place it.
I think they said she is 30 or 31. I think she looks way older than that. Maybe it's the bright red lipstick? Maybe she could pray for hours to update her look.
I don't get the stockings either since they never do Santa, but I guess it's her way of keeping Xmas morning totally under her control.
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We still do stockings and the kids are past the Santa stage. I imagine we always will since it's part of the tradition here. Stockings get hung on Christmas Eve after the worship service at church, not weeks before. It's always been that way...we read The Night Before Christmas, hang the stockings, put cookies and milk out for Santa (um, dad), and it's off to bed. The kids still want to do this, and so we do!
Admin (#29), you cracked me up with that comment --
snarkalicious!
I was wondering if any pundit had come up with a "Dear
Elizabeth" letter, to counter her "Dear Sasha and Malia" letter.
And sure enough, I found several clever retorts online. One
copied her letter, beat by beat, with comments about her.
I don't know if this has been posted, but on December 12 TLC has this show in their line up.
TLC's Favorite Holiday Moments
New. A Duggar holiday surprise, Kate Gosselin's Chistmas morning routine; and Theresa Caputo; a search for the perfect tree are included om this special that features the network's stars.(2014)
Maybe this is the only thing she's in-who knows.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 1h1 hour ago
@Kateplusmy8 And I'm sure you R so thankful that you have been able to not only take care of their needs...but also their wants! #Blessed
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This is the second time I've seen Milo praise TFW for filling her kids wants. Why does Milo think this is a positive? Don't the kids need to learn wants vs needs? It just seems to contradict with Milo's "Christian schtick"
I guess Milo didn't read the Huffington post the other day. They have a great article going viral about how giving kids what they want, usually instantly, is ruining children. This helicopter generation of kids has actually been studied now scientifically, and they're finding that rewarding only positive behavior and not punishing actually creates more negative behavior (because they know when they stop it for a bit, they get rewarded again). Psychologists are also reporting seeing a lot more "quarter life crisis" adults so incredibly used to life going great (or being told by parents everything is wonderful and amazing) they are shocked when they are not married yet or their career isn't taking off.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Mickey-goodman/are-we-raising-a-generati_b_1249706.html
I think you can already see the effects of Kate's overbearing parenting style, the kids show very little respect for her and for as much as she thinks she has control over them she doesn't at all.
Ellie said... 33
I don't know if this has been posted, but on December 12 TLC has this show in their line up.
TLC's Favorite Holiday Moments
New. A Duggar holiday surprise, Kate Gosselin's Chistmas morning routine; and Theresa Caputo; a search for the perfect tree are included om this special that features the network's stars.(2014)
Maybe this is the only thing she's in-who knows.
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From the description on zap2it.com, it sounds like that show is made up of old clips. This is their description:
10/9c: TLC’S FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOMENTS
"This holiday season, TLC invites you to take a look back at some of our favorite holiday moments. From the Duggars’ surprise holiday gift, to Kate’s favorite Christmas morning routine, to Theresa’s hunt for the perfect tree, we’ll spend time with some of your favorite talents at the most wonderful time of the year."
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/12/02/tlc-announces-holiday-schedule-including-long-island-medium-extreme-cheapskates-specials/334676/
So although the show is listed as NEW, it's most likely made up of OLD clips.
Since they're also showing a repeat of Gosselin Family Christmas(from J&K plus 8-2008), the clips about Kate are probably from there. Kate's "morning routine" is probably her "tradition" of making sticky buns, and how she placed numbered mats on the floor indicating where the kids had to sit.
Here's Kate "morning routine" from that show:
http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/kate-plus-8/videos/christmas-day.htm
So although the show is listed as NEW, it's most likely made up of OLD clips. 36
TLC is really hitting rock bottom.
Too bad, so sad. Not.
Who does that?
Puts numbered place mats on the floor at Christmas, to do what?
Open presents when chooses which child can? Was it she made Mady and Cara sit with their backs together or did they sit facing each other? I can't remember which was which, but I think I remember it upset them the way she was telling them to do it.
The poor children that receive the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes all show up at the church for a Christmas party. They have the party and then they get all the children to sit down and the volunteers hand out the boxes. They get the children to wait till all the boxes are handed out, then they count down and then they all open their box and the screams of pure delight, smiles, tears of joy are all on their precious faces. You can see them sharing, showing each other's gifts. They truly are grateful to receive their gifts. These kids have never been given new presents in their lives.
OCC would of been a great charity for TFW to have done with her kids all these years. Instead of a circus party for cough cough her, she could have had a OCC packing party. Could of also made some for some sick children in the community and got them to them also.
She is such a lazy greedy sloth.
redbirdsings said...(16)
"Sheri, how about SheriO, because you are the Original Sheri!"
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Haha, thanks RedBird, that's awesome. I'll keep that in mind. :D
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Well, I've always been Sherry Baby. Sherry with a "y." You know, the Frankie Valli song. All together now...won't you come out tonight? :-)
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 6m6 minutes ago
@GeeWhiz__ @Kateplusmy8 I love this dress & shoes on Kate! If it was an "off the rack dress"...it sure fit her perfectly! #SlenderLook
Oh. Good.Grief. It's slobber time.
Well, the only thing Gosselin on TLC is on December 9 @ 3:30pm for 30 minutes: Jon & Kate plus 8 : Gosselin Family Christmas. That is it so far, TLC schedule is thru the 10th, TV Guide is halfway thru the 15th, with no JK8 or K8. I'm beginning to think like a lot of people here that they are going to either wait till CA is on or perhaps put the specials on the last week of December, closer to CA airing.
TLC has on their schedule, a lot of Duggars episodes, Little Couple, Long Island Medium and Christmas stuff, like who can out light the neighbor and very little anything else. Oh, yeah, Extreme Cheapskates and Risking it All. No K8 commercials.
Oh, the warm and wonderful memories "A Gosselin Family
Christmas" will bring back. TFW swearing the morning
tradition is sticky buns - "always has been, always will be."
Until she decides to kick her husband to the curb, and live
on salads with spray-on dressing. The tradition of bringing
treats to their neighborhood helpers -- a bit of fiction concocted
by TLC. And of course the whole shebang was shot way
before Christmas, which adds an extra layer of phoniness to
the "realest reality show" around. Blech.
I think it is awesome and fabulous that TLC is showing JON !!!
That must chap her britches. Oh, no! She'll be a grifting for
Butt Paste and cornstarch!
Was it she made Mady and Cara sit with their backs together or did they sit facing each other? I can't remember which. 39
Back to back because they "couldn't cope" with the other getting presents. Way to teach them.
Psychologists are also reporting seeing a lot more "quarter life crisis" adults so incredibly used to life going great (or being told by parents everything is wonderful and amazing) they are shocked when they are not married yet or their career isn't taking off.
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And we're scratching our heads wondering why so many of that age now have entitlement issues.
I don't recall getting M&Ms for peeing on the potty. Poor me not even a shiny penny for doodoo. I don't even remember getting potty trained for that matter. It must have happened in some strange natural order. 'See the potty? That's where you go pee'. (I'm only guessing that's how my mom did it, cuz that's how I taught mine).
I don't recall getting M&Ms for peeing on the potty. Poor me not even a shiny penny for dodo
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Lol. Poor you indeed. And your shits have never been the same since.
Seriously is this a big surprise? Of course it's bad for kids to tell them how wonderful and amazing they are all the time. It's kind of funny they are actually studying this. This is not the first study I've heard about, there was another one last year. Ego stroking and trophies are bad for adults too for that matter. I think this plays a big role in why many celebs are real pills with big egos. Because they get told how wonderful they are all the time. They get trophies all the time for doing basically nothing. So iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another. Unless you have some sharpeners around you, the knife stops working.
I don't buy into the prosperity positive Kate she and her sheeple preach. I think surrounding yourself with all positive is dangerous because it could cause you to ignore a real negative that needs to be addressed. Kind of like never telling somebody they have a crumb on the corner of their lip, because you'd rather not be "negative." Except now they've walked around all day like that like a fool because you didn't say something.
Lol. Poor you indeed. And your shits have never been the same since.
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Exactly. That's why I'll need therapy for the rest of my life. There's never been a platter full of Snicker bars beside the toilet. No rewards in life? Geez.
Seriously, I agree with you. Having a positive attitude is one thing, and a good thing, but not to the extent where you refuse to see the negative. You cannot walk through a garden that's full of weeds and say they're not there just because you said so.
Eventually those weeds WILL snuff out all the healthy stuff growing there.
Remember when TFW shared that whenever she got an email that
wasn't nice, she'd immediately press "delete?" That was back
when I thought she seemed like a good egg, and who could blame
her for not wanting that negativity? But, geez, you're gonna have
to hear some criticism some time in your life. It doesn't have to
be said harshly -- maybe just some constructive, honest feedback.
But she's made it clear that there's no room for that in her life.
And if you dare tell her something she doesn't want to here, she
will "delete" you, too. And I contend that that's TFW's biggest
regret in life -- that she is unable to make Jon Gosselin disappear.
Redbirdsings, I'm sorry that happened to you. Some people have no morals. Is there anyone you can report it to or do they not care?
redbirdsings@19 said:
I have had something missing for a couple of days and the only thing to think now is someone stole it.....It is a 30 dollar financial loss to me, but emotionally hard. Who took it? Who, here that I know took it? I want to know, but I don't. Is it someone I trust?
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RBS, have you considered that your money may have been taken by someone with addiction issues? The scene reads a bit that way to me. It could be someone you know or an acquaintance of someone you know and no, you probably can't trust them right now. You can love them though.
I don't mean to cast aspersions on you or anyone close to you. I've just seen versions of this same scenario unfold and addiction (the ultimate thief) was always at the core.
In the end, I hope you find that it's simply misplaced and that it turns up soon.
Not surprised TLC is digging up the past. I do like the fact that they are airing the fake Christmas with Jon. Kate must not be pleased because she wants the world to think there is no father for her kids. I would not be surprised, though, that TLC edits the old show. I do hope someone publishes something about how the show was staged and how the kids were tricked. Also, I have to wonder what the fans who sent gifts at that time think when they watch.
This confirms to me that her special will be aired in December. This is nothing more than a ploy to remind people about how it was and to get them curious about the kids today. Ratings trump all.
Forgot to add, comparing old with present will certainly betray her plastic surgery, LOL.
TLC Stinks (#53), yep, the old TFW will be out in full force during
those early shows. She can't press "delete" on that, either!
Admin and AuntieAnn, you were talking about TFW and positivity,
and how that's not realistic or helpful. But not only that -- it's not
even sincere! Those platitudes she tweets and retweets do not
scan with her behavior as we've seen it over and over again.
It's a part she plays on Twitter. Same with her chief lickspittle
Gladys. Although it's not the same situation as with TFW since
I haven't seen her behavior on film, Gladys' tweets show her to
be judgmental, snotty, snarky, unkind and hypocritical. So when
she busts out the positivity in some sappy platitude, it comes off
as totally phony to me.
Remember when TFW shared that whenever she got an email that
wasn't nice, she'd immediately press "delete?" That was back
when I thought she seemed like a good egg, and who could blame
her for not wanting that negativity? But, geez, you're gonna have
to hear some criticism some time in your life. It doesn't have to
be said harshly -- maybe just some constructive, honest feedback.
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Feedback. Great word. She doesn't have to listen to people call her names. But she doesn't want to hear any FEEDBACK. Any constructive feedback. This is why Beth is gone, Jodi, Jon, and many others. Because they gave her feedback and she didn't want to hear it. It's a terrible way to live life.
I was curious if TFW's show was listed on the December lineup on futoncritic.com and of course - nothing, however I did find this old mention about the specials (I don't remember reading anything about there being 8 episodes, though - perhaps they're talking about 1/2 hr/each).
"ADDITIONAL NOTES: eight additional episodes ordered on 8/18/14"
"(from TLC's press release, August 2014) TLC has ordered additional hours of KATE PLUS EIGHT, slated to air in December. Cameras will follow Kate and the kids as they travel to Boston and explore different parts of New England on a family vacation. Viewers will also see the kids rounding out the final days of summer with fun activities, while Kate gets ready to tackle another school year. With Cara and Mady entering 8th grade, and Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel entering 4th grade, the kids prepare for new teachers and hobbies, while balancing their time between friends and siblings."
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/kate-plus-8/listings/
I don't remember reading anything about there being 8 episodes, though - perhaps they're talking about 1/2 hr/each).
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I kind of remember hearing a low episode number, six or eight, and thinking and saying, it's not really accurate to call that a SEASON. Anything is a season these days, even four episodes. I think it's misleading. In her heyday they were cranking out 22 episodes a season.
I get the feeling there may only be at most two specials, one hour each at the end of the month. Just my guess, but there just isn't enough material to stretch it out for more episodes. Have you ever noticed how in that past special after the commercial break TLC (or Figure 8) inserts a minute of recap of what was just aired? Do they think we have forgotten what we saw three minutes prior? It's just filler. With the commercials and mini recaps, not that much is aired. Really boring.
Also, have there been any promos airing for CA? Quiet there, too although it's early in the month. Personally, if I do watch TV I am enjoying the sappy Hallmark Christmas romance shows. That and Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation are what I look forward too every year, LOL. I'll pass on Kate but look forward to the recaps. This will be good, Admin.
Thank you handinhand and Jeanne. I have reported it, and I wasn't able to talk to the Admin yesterday, so I will make a great effort to. She was in meetings. I have been trying since Monday. The girls that work here are overworked, low pay, and with Thanksgiving and Christmas, stealing increases. That is why I want to know, but I don't. It would really hurt me if someone I like turns out to be the thief.
I care about the money, but I don't because I just want to know what happened. I have been hoping it would suddenly show up. I have never been materialistic. It drives me nuts when women celebs are dressed up in expensive clothes and carrying a Hermes bag costing 85k dollars. I think of all the water wells, food pantry donations that could happen with that kind of money.
There is another awesome way to give now. Kids in school are in arrears in their lunch money accounts. People have started going to the schools and donating money to the kids lunch money accounts so they can at least eat one meal at school per day. In my area, 80 dollars will provide food in a backpack for 9 months that the kids take home on Friday to get them through the weekend.
That purse could pay for 1,062 kids to eat for 9 months at home.
I am just sick to my stomach that Whoopie Goldberg is taking up for BC. I think even if he admitted that it happened, she would still take up for him.
Whoopie, give it up!
Bill Cosby: How He Fooled the World!
The Rise and Fall of a Beloved American TV Dad
He reminds me of Sandusky and NBC is Penn State.
Oh, I read an article of the 15 and 16 yr. old that met him in Lacy Park making a movie in 1974. The article never mentioned the name of the movie so I googled BC movies in 1974. It was Uptown Saturday Night.
Directed by Sidney Poitier, starring BC, Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor, Roscoe Lee Brown.
When BC said, Come and sit in the Director's chair, Sidney Poitier's chair.
I come across this:
The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Unofficial-Downton-Abbey-Cookbook-From-Lady-Mary-s-Crab-Canapes-to-Mrs.-Patmore-s-Christmas-Pudding-More-Than-150-Recipes-from-Upstairs-and-Dow/20618880
Here is a shorter link:
http://tinyurl.com/lavfn2x
Carole said... 56
I was curious if TFW's show was listed on the December lineup on futoncritic.com and of course - nothing, however I did find this old mention about the specials (I don't remember reading anything about there being 8 episodes, though - perhaps they're talking about 1/2 hr/each).
"ADDITIONAL NOTES: eight additional episodes ordered on 8/18/14"
"(from TLC's press release, August 2014) TLC has ordered additional hours of KATE PLUS EIGHT, slated to air in December. Cameras will follow Kate and the kids as they travel to Boston and explore different parts of New England on a family vacation. Viewers will also see the kids rounding out the final days of summer with fun activities, while Kate gets ready to tackle another school year. With Cara and Mady entering 8th grade, and Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel entering 4th grade, the kids prepare for new teachers and hobbies, while balancing their time between friends and siblings."
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/kate-plus-8/listings/
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Probably about the time that TLC was becoming aware of some of Mama June's contact with SO. Scrambling to figure out what to do. Of course, TLC filmed the crap out of the G8 kids (in spite of the last show being very disturbing), but I do believe that in light of the HBB events have had a huge impact on what shows they want to present to viewers (the clean wholesome network). Never mind Cake Boss, who had a brother-in-law (on the show) arrested for sex offenses on minors.) Sh_t hitting the fan. Add in Blankenship.
TFW has battled Jon and Hoffman with lawsuits and gotten BV to join her, so she may no longer be the simple, wholesome, struggling single mom of 8 Count 'em 8 kids, that they originally presented.
Much has changed in the "reality" of who some of these people truly are, and some of the back lash of all that is coming out.
Time will tell if TLC finally gets they need to dump some of the shows, due to liablility issues.
I do think TFW will get a couple of 1 hour shows, but that will be so they don't get sued by TFW as they promised her some more air time. Not sure it will go beyond that, as they are promoting newer shows, with less use of kids.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 55
Remember when TFW shared that whenever she got an email that
wasn't nice, she'd immediately press "delete?" That was back
when I thought she seemed like a good egg, and who could blame
her for not wanting that negativity? But, geez, you're gonna have
to hear some criticism some time in your life. It doesn't have to
be said harshly -- maybe just some constructive, honest feedback.
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Feedback. Great word. She doesn't have to listen to people call her names. But she doesn't want to hear any FEEDBACK. Any constructive feedback. This is why Beth is gone, Jodi, Jon, and many others. Because they gave her feedback and she didn't want to hear it. It's a terrible way to live life.
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And then she created a Twitter account, and instead of ignoring comments, aligned with BV. I don't twitter/tweet.whatever, but wouldn't it be easier to block comments as she did with email, and to simply ignore them. Very confusing messages she sends when she wants people to contact her.
I don't do twitter and don't agree with a lot of the harsh repetitive comments, but by now, can't she block/delete comments, if she chose to open herself up to social media?? Don't most people submit themselves to this when they have a social media account? Just wondering what makes her different. She can report any twitter stalking to Twitter, right?
FlimsyFlamsy said... 49
I remember that episode when she said that. She was sitting on the couch with Jon. About that same time, I was starting to dislike her controlling, bitchy ways more and more so I sent them a direct email (you could back then) and I blasted her. I said that Jon was nothing more than a p**y-whipped weakling around her and that house, it was embarassing to watch and that she ought to be ashamed of how she was coming across to the viewers. Kind of egocentric but I was hoping she was talking about my email. heh heh heh
Puts numbered place mats on the floor at Christmas, to do what? 39
Who puts tape on the floor so her kids line up to watch a movie? Weird.
Sayitisntso (#63), if TFW didn't block the negativity, it'd blow her
whole victim scenario. I think she gets a charge out of it. Same
as her CEL (Chief Executive Lickspittle) Gladys. You can't claim
you're a martyr if you can't get anyone to pick on you. What an
odd little dynamic that is. How either of them has the time, energy or interest for that nonsense is beyond me.
By the way, your new posting name always has me humming the
old Hall & Oates song -- am I the only one?!
sayitisntso said:
I do think TFW will get a couple of 1 hour shows, but that will be so they don't get sued by TFW as they promised her some more air time. Not sure it will go beyond that, as they are promoting newer shows, with less use of kids.
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Actually, as long as TLC paid Kate for the filming, she can't sue them if they chose not to air the shows. Similar to how they filmed a pilot for Twist of Kate and then threw it onto some dark dusty shelf.
Maybe the filming was done to provide them with possible filler shows, should they need them. Since there has yet to be any mention about these shows on TLC's website, or in their televised promos, I wonder if execs made a decision to just can them. Apparently, TLC would rather air episodes of Extreme Cheapskates, or Duggar re-runs, instead of Kate and the children going back to school shopping.
This just occurred to me. If it's been discussed here I apologize.
I wonder if TLC knew that she had aligned herself with a group that own websites condoning what some people are calling "revenge-porn" and that make people pay to have their stuff removed?
I wonder if anyone ever reported this to TLC or Discovery.
PJ
Same with her chief lickspittle
Gladys. Although it's not the same situation as with TFW since
I haven't seen her behavior on film, Gladys' tweets show her to
be judgmental, snotty, snarky, unkind and hypocritical. So when
she busts out the positivity in some sappy platitude, it comes off
as totally phony to me.
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Gladys alternates between platitudes and cute animal pictures to get Kate's attention. When one doesn't work, she moves on to the next. It's funny because she and Sandie do the same thing. When one is on the cute animal photos, she tries to outdo the other. I think right now they've taken to the "wise words" theme to get Kate to notice and retweet.
I don't know what to make of this BC situation. At first I thought, gosh, six or so women really have no reason to make up this stuff. If this is true, then he should have received a jail sentence. Then more and more showed up, and I'm not sure if that's helped or hurt his case. Would more women coming forward make it seem more credible or less credible if you consider that maybe these women just want their day in the media?
I'm surprised it took Allred this long to jump on this. She's calling for him to waive the SOT or put 100 million into a settlement fund. If he'd do the latter, what is to stop more and more women from coming forward with money in mind? Either he was a horny lecherous pervert or these women are riding a gravy train, hoping to get a huge settlement out of this. With Allred inserting herself into this, what's to stop another dozen women from saying that hey, BC touched my breast at a party fifty years ago and now I deserve half a million dollars? I don't know....I'm just beginning to wonder about this whole thing. I was also surprised that his alma mater cut all ties with him so quickly. Did they do an investigation? If it were just rumor and gossip and some women getting together and making these accusations, wouldn't you think the school would try to find out how credible this was before believing them, the old innocent until proven guilty? If none of it were true, why would they have been so fast to distance themselves from him, and why would the networks stop airing his shows? It would seem that they know something. Rumors and gossip fly all the time in the entertainment industry, but most of it is just taken with a grain of salt and we never really know about it. This time it's different. Maybe we'll never really find out.
Disclaimer! I am not saying that these women are liars or that they are to blame if assaults took place!
Hmmm....
Interesting that Marty Singer's wife has volunteered for years at a rape treatment center.
At the end of the article:
“I have never said that rape victims shouldn’t come forward, and I am a big supporter of the Rape Foundation,” said Singer, a father of two daughters. “Cosby has never been [criminally] charged with rape. If he were charged with rape, that would be different.”
Singer has disputed some of the women’s claims, and has pointed out that one Cosby accuser was an ex-con and a drug addict. “Am I defending him? Yes,” Singer said. “But I’ve been very selective who I’ve called a liar. I’m attacking the media, not the women.”
He's been very selective who he's called a liar. As in, some/most of the women are telling the truth?
How can BC fight this anyway? Sit down with Marty and the list of 19 women and say, well, I assaulted these two, not that one, probably that one, the next 4, not that one, the next five, the next two are iffy?
Redbird - I'm sorry for the apparent theft of one of your items. I think you said you live in a convalescent/nursing home-type situation. My grandmother spent a brief period of time in a nursing home, and we quickly learned not to leave anything with her that was of any value (monetarily or sentimental value). My mom had purchased a new nightgown for her, and it was gone the next day. The same with my sister, who was in a assisted care living situation for years. We would buy her inexpensive pull on pants, plain t-shirt tops, etc., so that if they went missing, they were easily replaced.
Well, now. This is interesting. It doesn't prove anything, but it's interesting. Coincidence? Maybe. Probably not.
http://www.crushable.com/2014/12/02/entertainment/30-rock-bill-cosby-sexual-assault-the-bubble-season-3-episode-15/
And another article about that:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2859444/Did-30-Rock-predict-Bill-Cosby-scandal-TV-aired-rape-joke-comedian-FIVE-years-ago.html
Hannibel Buress who started this whole thing to be more publicly acknowledged by calling out BC in a comedy routine in October was a writer on 30 Rock, although it was after that episode was written.
A quote from the second article: In 2005, it was a dark joke that most likely went over most viewers' heads. But, it's unlikely the joke was crafted randomly.
A quote from the first article: But now, knowing what we do about Bill Cosby allegedly sexually assaulting several women, this reference seems to be much more than a throwaway joke. While there’s always the possibility that it’s a crazy coincidence, that seems incredibly unlikely. Of all the comedy legends, they chose this one to accuse of sexually assaulting a woman back in the ’70s. Okay.
I hear what you're saying, Blowing in the Wind.
It's hard. Just because some, one, a few, women are hangers on, lying, exaggerating, whatever doesn't mean that they all are. My suspicion is that most of them are telling the truth.
I kind of think that BC is telling some places, like his alma mater, to cut ties because he knows that some (or all) of it is true.
My suspicion is that he *did* drug women in order to assault them. Maybe not everyone on this particular list of women, or maybe not in the exact way that each one is saying, but he's drugged/assaulted lots of women throughout his lifetime, and he has no idea who all is going to come out of the woodwork.
Redbird, Millicent is right. Sadly, it was staff in my aunt's (very nice) facility who stole from clients. She had to take her purse with her everywhere, and had a small safe put into her room- which they tried to make as home-like as possible.She was robbed of some jewelry and cash and some other items on her nightstand. Most staff are wonderful people, but there are some who are not. This was true in regular hospitals as well, where I worked a s a RN for many years.That's why hospital patients are asked to leave valuables at home, but if you are in along-term facility you want your things with you. I would recommend a safe.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/02/i-saved-my-friend-from-bill-cosby.html
Hard to read this. It sure has the ring of truth to it.
Once again, someone was thinking this doesn't seem right, but it's the great Bill Cosby, so I must be mis-reading the situation.
Just what BC was counting on.
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I am just sick to my stomach that Whoopie Goldberg is taking up for BC. I think even if he admitted that it happened, she would still take up for him.
Whoopie, give it up!
Bill Cosby: How He Fooled the World!
The Rise and Fall of a Beloved American TV Dad
He reminds me of Sandusky and NBC is Penn State.
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You read my mind and let's not forget Kate and her devoted sheep.
OT, but if anyone is wondering why I am making more typos than usual (lol) it's b/c my PC is on its last legs- things like posts here, e-mails, Word docs etc disappear when I try to spell check???
He's been very selective who he's called a liar
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Just like Kate to this day she has never ever called Robert a liar.
She gets paid whether the shows are aired or not. She probably already got the money in the bank. I hope TLC has walked away, but I doubt it. Sorry.
redbirdsings,
I'm so sorry to hear about your things missing/stolen. I know how unsettling it is to feel exposed and vulnerable. I'm wondering if the admins of the nursing home have thought about giving the residents an option of having safes in their rooms, similar to what you find in some hotels. They're pretty small and can be installed in closets pretty easily - and they're fairly reasonably priced. Maybe they could install them in the rooms and rent them to the residents for a nominal fee? Or, maybe ask Santa for one or spread the word that it's something you're saving for? Take care!
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I certainly hope you are right!!
Redbird, I too am sorry you've been subjected to theft. Really, there's few people we can trust. Sounds as though you have to place items under your mattress, then climb on top.
Auntie, as usual a sharp, humorous comment...this time on potty training. I'm the second in line of 8 (count'em)...my mother had neither the time, nor money to coddle or reward me in that venture. I have no recollection of how it was achieved...but none of us were in diapers after 18 mos. at most.
Insofar as gift opening goes, I'm all for a one at a time approach. Gifts should be appreciated: in my case, we gave to each other, grandparents and relatives sent gifts, then there were Santa's and parents. We always wrote thank you notes. The routine was stockings, breakfast, then presents.
I've attended friends' gift openings in recent years. I'm appalled at the manic behaviours, and feel badly when something is just tossed aside, the better to get to the next one. Seems no one knows who gave what to whom.
The first time in years I wrote a lengthy post...don't know if it all made it through, though.
If it did not, one main point was to send Redbird my condolences upon the robberies.
Martha said:
Auntie, as usual a sharp, humorous comment...this time on potty training. I'm the second in line of 8 (count'em)...my mother had neither the time, nor money to coddle or reward me in that venture. I have no recollection of how it was achieved...but none of us were in diapers after 18 mos. at most.
Insofar as gift opening goes, I'm all for a one at a time approach. Gifts should be appreciated: in my case, we gave to each other, grandparents and relatives sent gifts, then there were Santa's and parents. We always wrote thank you notes. The routine was stockings, breakfast, then presents.
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I don't have any specific recollection of potty training either. I was the 4th of 8 children, and back in the day, there were no disposable diapers. It was all cloth. However, my mother is and was a very patient and kind parent. I don't think I got any reward beyond "good girl!", and I sure don't remember being punished for any accidents.
As to Christmas gifts and traditions - we always have opened gifts one at a time, while the rest of the family watched and ooh'd and ahh'd over each gift. Often, the gift is passed around from person to person, so we can each get a good look and admire it. People lose out on the agony of anticipation by having a free for all. I can still remember how hard it was to wait my turn to open another gift. I had to wait through 7 other siblings plus my two parents!
In the last ten years or so, we now open one gift each on Christmas Eve. Then we have our stockings in the morning, another gift before breakfast, and then open the rest of our gifts after breakfast. The rest of the morning and early afternoon are usually a haze of collecting wrapping paper, having another cup of coffee with a Christmas cookie or petit four, and trying to get up some energy to go for a brisk walk.
Also, have there been any promos airing for CA? Quiet there, too although it's early in the month. Personally, if I do watch TV I am enjoying the sappy Hallmark Christmas romance shows. That and Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation are what I look forward too every year, LOL. I'll pass on Kate but look forward to the recaps. This will be good, Admin.
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I'm starting to see the CA promo quite a bit. Way higher production value than TLC.
I will watch Celebrity Apprentice because I always have. TV habits hang on. I watch Amazing Race and Survivor, too. They aren't as compelling as they used to be, but they are my "old" friends.
We got Netflix about 3 weeks ago. Network/cable TV gets much less of our time now.
I'm with you Dmasy. I'll watch CA because I always have. It's my guilty pleasure.
Peter Panners check in! I want to know if this is any good.......
Peter Pan Live...omg, I'm in LOVE with that dog!
#Nana
How can BC fight this anyway? Sit down with Marty and the list of 19 women and say, well, I assaulted these two, not that one, probably that one, the next 4, not that one, the next five, the next two are iffy?
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Yes, really. This was decades ago. I bet he doesn't even remember who is telling the truth and who is lying (if any are). He probably doesn't even know how many there were and wouldn't even recognize names and faces at this stage in the accusations.
I'm with you Dmasy. I'll watch CA because I always have. It's my guilty pleasure.
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Hehe yes. Such a guilty pleasure for me to.
I don't have to make excuses about the dog eating my remote. I am watching it because I always watch it. In fact it's already programmed into my DVR and it'll record it without me even trying.
I am enjoying Peter Pan live. Christopher Walken is a great Captain Hook. The sets, costumes and characters are all very good. You can see how much work into this play. I am very impressed. I hope others here enjoy this production as well.
foxy said... 92
I am enjoying Peter Pan live. Christopher Walken is a great Captain Hook. The sets, costumes and characters are all very good. You can see how much work into this play. I am very impressed. I hope others here enjoy this production as well.
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I want Capt. Hook to say cowbell. Once. Just. Once.
If you have a Twitter account, take a look at the tweets at #peterpanlive. Great snark and fun!
Like Tucker's Mom, I'd like to hear Walken say "More cowbell!" and I'm finding it difficult to look at Allison Williams and not see her in "Girls". The music is still wonderful, the sets look kinda like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, I think Walken forgot his lines a couple of times and he looks a bit like a Kabuki dancer but when Peter came through the window, I still got a chill!
I want to hear parents explain that "Night At The Museum 3" commercial @9:30 to the kiddies ;-)
I'm actually quite impressed with some of NBC's promos, videos and stills. They're well done, funny, not tacky.
They kind of make TLC rinky dink, especially when the internship photoshopped in snow to an ancient photo of Kate and the kids. They can't even bother to do one little photoshoot with an updated photo and a REAL xmas background?
Not that I would expect TLC's production values to compare to a major networks. I'm just saying it's funny comparing the two.
I'm jealous about the PP viewers. I want it to come on here nooooow.
Oh and this is what I love. My middle school did PP when we all were kids. We did a good job for our ages, we took it very seriously. We even had PP fly a little bit, swinging from a harness back and forth during the "i'm flying" song. I helped with the sets, taking things down between scenes, etc. Browsing FB, a bunch of us are posting old photos from the production and saying "remember when this....?" My memory was of a certain line that somebody kept flubbing up and so we had some kids sit in the front row of the audience during rehearsals holding up big signs with the RIGHT LINE to help get it to sink in. LOL, they got it!
FB is really cool for stuff like this. We live all over the country. There's no way we could reminisce like this so easily without FB.
Wasn't it last year over the holidays that Kate did her little be kind contest? I wonder if she'll reprise it this year.
I'm enjoying Peter Pan although you do catch a glimpse of the wires, but maybe that's because I was looking for them. I'd like to hear Christopher Walken say either "more cowbell" or "wow, wow, wow".
Sleepless In Seattle said... 99
Wasn't it last year over the holidays that Kate did her little be kind contest? I wonder if she'll reprise it this year.
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You mean, like a tradition? LOL
PJ
ChrisW just kissed the girl's hand and it reminded me of ChrisW when he played The Continental on SNL! My GOSH that Continental was so funny!
Yes, thank you everyone. Finally talked to the Admin. She isn't going to do anything, because she doesn't know. But, it is ok, I have bigger fish to fry. Trying to get them to buy a expensive I and R machine to do sticks instead of drawing, because an overused vein is not good!
I am watching Peter Pan, and it is really good! They haven't got to the part where we have to clap our hands to save Tinker Bell, but I just know the sentimental, old fool in me will be blubbering. I have done it everytime I have seen PP, so I don't this time will be different.
BTW, here in NY, they've only showed one brief commercial for CA. All it showed was a brief clip of Geraldo pumping his arms. I think the voice over was "get pumped" or "are you pumped for CA", or something like that. I'll have to recheck it after I'm done watching.
@xxxxxx: #PeterPanLive I've got a fever... and the only prescription is #MoreTambourine pic.twitter.com/TXBBtFMwqK
LOL!
I really liked Peter Pan, and I think Allison Williams and Christopher Walken did great jobs, as did the rest of the cast. Kudos to all the cast and production crew.
I've seen the original with Mary Martin and also the Broadway production with Sandy Duncan. I think this production was just as good as those.
I noticed they cut the "Mysterious Lady" song between PP and Captain Hook and added one or 2 new songs. They also changed the song between Peter and Tiger Lily to make it more politically correct. You can read about that here:
http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/11/18/peter-pan-live-new-songs/
And yes, I blubbered like a baby, especially at the end. That's the sentimental part of me.
This is good! The production values, acting, are way better than Sound of Music last year.
Nana is adorbs Tucker!!
Kate is a Twit I'm a sap about this play too. I can't remember exactly what parts usually get to me, other than the ending when Wendy is grown. I'm sure I'll remember as I watch this and the tears flow.
I feel the metaphors in this one are a lot more complex than many other musicals, the value in having fun and a good imagination while still not fearing change and growing up. I like when I enjoy something as an adult I liked as a child, even if for different reasons. Credit for that is to J.M. Barrie. It is a beautiful story. Fun fact, George Bernard Shaw once said Peter Plan is really a play for adults. I see what he means.
How sweet to see a glimpse of Melissa Joan Hart's children. Her oldest boy looks EXACTLY like her as a child.
I noticed they cut the "Mysterious Lady" song between PP and Captain Hook
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Did they? Yeah cause that is sort of creepy song in 2014. Good cut.
I did think the flying cords were extremely obvious. Too bad about that.
Redbird I feel very baldy about your box being stolen and quiets frankly I think you would be well within your rights to call the police and file a report. Petty theft is petty theft and if someone is doing this to you who is going to stick around I think it might scare them off from doing it again to know you mean business and won't hesitate to call the police. Good luck.
Petty theft is petty theft and if someone is doing this to you who is going to stick around I think it might scare them off from doing it again to know you mean business and won't hesitate to call the police.
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Yes, and if someone is doing this to her, then I bet they're doing it to others as well.
"Redbird I feel very baldy about your box being stolen"
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admin, have you tried Rogaine? :)
Much better than The Sound of Music. Seeing the "flying cables" didn't really bother me because it was live and you have to expect to see things like that.
I haven't seen PP yet. I had to be out for a while this evening, so I recorded it and will watch later. I'm looking forward to it. I love the show. I've seen the Mary Martin production (on TV) and starring Cathy Rigby onstage.
Several posters have commented that the pix of Lauten above reminds them of someone else, and that's been plaguing me, too. I think I finally figured it out -- she has a slight resemblance to Kirsten Vangness, who plays Penelope Garcia on "Criminal Minds". Vangness has softer features, a rounder face, and is prettier, but there is a resemblance. Perhaps it's the make-up? Anyway -- what do y'all think?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6ta5Y3xAhk
Walken reprised his 'dance' tonite. LOL
Walken reprised his 'dance' tonite. LOL
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Every time I see him I think of Natalie Wood. There's a story in the Enquirer (yes, I know, but still...) about him and RJ having an um, passionate moment right before she died and she caught them at it.
I think it sounds far-fetched, but of course we thought Cosby was the quintessential American dad.
I was born right before the helicopter parenting phase. I have interacted with them as a TA in graduate school. Their parents actually blame the teacher/ professor/ TA for their child failing. Never mind the fact that their child has never been to class, cheated on homework exc. it's always the instructors fault.
I actually had a parent follow her adult child around campus and attend all of his classes with him for a week. She was looking for a reason to justify his failing grades. She learned the hard way that her son had skipped most of his classes that semester. She demanded that he be given makeup work. The school would not budge because they had an attendance policy in place and he had no lagitimate reason to miss 4 consequativite week so of clases.
Andrea said... 114
I was born right before the helicopter parenting phase. I have interacted with them as a TA in graduate school. Their parents actually blame the teacher/ professor/ TA for their child failing. Never mind the fact that their child has never been to class, cheated on homework exc. it's always the instructors fault.
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My gosh, in college I was serious as a heart attack.
Neighbor is a real single mom and her son went to college this year, with an ROTC scholarship, which he promptly blew.
Too much work. Too hard.
Now, the kids is trying to piece and patch together his tuition, which will never happen, so poor neighbor mom is faced with footing the bill and probably working until she's 90-years old.
I hope she tells him "tough shit, kid".
Peter Pan- Allison Williams hit it out of the park. Way better than Carrie Underwood as lead in SOM. Of course, I give Underwood tons of credit, but her acting just never got into a groove.
The 'cast" was terrific. Kids were amazing. Choreography was stunningly intricate with all of the camera angles, especially following the flying.
Christopher Walken was...Christopher Walken. He never transformed into Hook (because hair and makeup turned him into Genghis Khan meets Kabuki Theater), and that kept on taking me out of the scenes.
I was waiting for Wendy to wear a subjective camera as Hook too her hand and offered her champagne in The Continental.
Haven't watched Peter Pan yet (sorry, the initials are making me
giggle, so I put the whole title!), but it awaits on DVR.
I half expected to wake up to find a comment from one of our
drive-by curmudgeons saying they haven't seen the show yet,
and these "play-by-play" comments spoiled it for them. Or
to ask why we're so worried about the G kids, but haven't
done anything to help the Lost Boys. And...oh yeah, they
read here every day, and they hate TFW as much as the next
person, but it's probably Jon's fault that you could see the
wires (that one was for you, Chef!).
Peter Pan was fun! Only critique dh had was ”why are the Lost Boys thirty? And why is Wendy twenty something? ”
IT funny saying on a plaque I saw recently: Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them you will be a mile away and have their shoes.
I also get sad at the clap your hands for Tinkerbell part and participate!.It seems to represent all the innocence and naive goodness in the world (Santa Claus too!) that we lose as we get older.
Sleepless: lol at Rogaine !!!
Amazon's Deal Of The Day today is the entire series of Breaking Bad on dvd.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=pe_837390_128509010_dotd_h_t
Every time I see him I think of Natalie Wood. There's a story in the Enquirer (yes, I know, but still...) about him and RJ having an um, passionate moment right before she died and she caught them at it.
I think it sounds far-fetched, but of course we thought Cosby was the quintessential American dad.
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I always think of Natalie Wood when I see Christopher Walken. It's one of Hollywood's greatest mysteries, and I've never bought any of the explanations.
Trying to get them to buy a expensive I and R machine to do sticks instead of drawing, because an overused vein is not good!
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Do you mean INR?
I too hope you report it Redbird. Can't you lock your door somehow?
Sara
Well, ladies, still no sign of the new K+8 episodes, which is only sad because we're missing admin's recaps.
But…that doesn't mean we can't do a Pre-cap, does it? Is there such a thing? If not, then we just invented something. (Yay, us!)
Without further ado, here is Layla's Pre-Cap for the first K+8 special:
First scene: Kate and the kids are at home packing. Actually, it's the kids doing all the packing while Kate barks orders. Okay, really it's the boys packing while Kate and the girls bark orders. The boys have to share one suitcase. The girls each get two. Kate gets 8 (because she has 8 kids, dontchaknow). The boys haul all the suitcases out to the van and load them up in 90-degree heat. Kate complains about how much work it is to have to mastermind everything. Collin complains that he sprained his elbow from all the heavy lifting. Kate tells him to suck it up. Hannah says she has a hangnail. Kate offers to take her to the emergency room.
Next scene: Kate gathers the kids around to give them their clues about where they are going. She places a picture of herself and a rock on the table. Kids can't figure it out. Kate tells them, "It's Boston! See, there's a picture of me, and I'm the boss and that's never gonna change. And there's a rock, and it weighs a lot more than a pebble, so it's probably a ton. Boss plus ton equals Boston!" Kids groan in embarrassment. Cara hides under the table.
Scene 3: Kate and the kids are driving to Boston. Kate bitches non-stop about how non-posh this trip is. The kids complain about the long drive.
Scene 4: Walking around Boston. Kate points out old-looking buildings and tells the kids they must be history-ish because they're old. The kids ask what the buildings are. Kate tells them to be quiet. They also look at some statues. The kids ask who the statues are of. Kate tells them they're giving her a headache. Kate puts her arm around a statue and asks it, "So, are you single"? Cameraman tells her, "You already did that in the Philly episode, Kate".
Scene 5: Plimoth (why do they spell it that way?) Plantation. Kate and kids get out of the BBB, walk to the entrance. Kate starts telling the kids about the pilgrims. Kids say they learned all that in school. Kate tells them to be quiet and listen. Kate explains that the pilgrims came to America on the Mayweather. Mady tells her, "Mom, it was the Mayflower. Mayweather was a boxer". Kate says, "No, I'm sure it was the Mayweather. Anyway, they landed in Boston in, like, 1976 or something". Kids roll their eyes.
Final scene: The gift shop. Hannah asks Collin if he likes her fake pilgrim costume. Collin tells her he's seen her look better. Hannah tattles to Kate, who berates Collin for half an hour about tact. Collin says, "But that's what you told me to say in our last special". Kate answers, "That's only for when you're talking about hair".
Final scene: Leaving Plimoth Plantation. Cameraman asks the kids how they liked the trip so far. Kids say it was boring and lame and they hate TLC for making them go there. Finish with Kate blathering endlessly about how fun and educational-ish travel is, and in the spirit of fun and education, shouldn't TLC send them on an all-expense paid trip to Europe instead of some lame road trip in America next time?
Coming soon: Maine trip pre-cap!
Hmm, @TLC tweeted this yesterday:
TLC Network @TLC
· 21h 21 hours ago
#SisterWives is back! The Browns will return on Jan. 4 with a two-hour premiere at 9/8c! http://ow.ly/FnwM8 via @TheWrap
So they're promoting a show that airs in January, but still no word about Kate's show which was supposed to air this month?
They also started promoting The Little Couple a full month before their new season premiered.
Perhaps they ARE waiting until CA starts airing(or is finished airing) in order to capitalize on that, or they have decided to postpone it indefinitely.
Tucker's Mom, yesterday was my husband's birthday and I got him the BB set from Amazon. He loved it but your post made me go GAH! LOL
Layla: very entertaining! Probably not far from what really happened :) Awaiting Part 2 in Maine.
kate is a twit (124),
I also saw something about new episodes of Myrtle Manor coming in the spring. But…no word on K+8.
Layla, your Prequel was prescient!
Layla--love your pre-cap!!
I'll add a bit:
Kate and the kids are walking around Boston and see a park named Boston Common. The kids want to go ride on the swan boats, and ask Kate about why it's called Boston Common. Kate tells the kids that it's a park for the mediocre folks and they can't go because she doesn't do mediocre for her kids.
Scene 5: Plimoth (why do they spell it that way?) Plantation
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Layla--here's your answer, from the Plimoth Plantation website.
Why is Plymouth spelled "P-l-i-m-o-t-h"?
Museum guests often question the unusual spelling of Plymouth in Plimoth Plantation. Plimoth is an old-fashioned spelling used by Governor William Bradford in his history of the colony, Of Plymouth Plantation. This spelling was adopted to differentiate the Museum from the modern town of Plymouth. There were no rules for the spelling of English words in the early 17th century, and each writer did as he or she pleased, phonetically spelling the word as seemed fit – sometimes differently on a single page. Plymouth is spelled a number of ways in colonial documents, including Plymouth, Plimouth, Plymoth, and Plimoth. When Plimoth Plantation was founded, it was decided to use Governor Bradford's most common usage, Plimoth.
Layla, LOVE the pre-cap! I beet you are not too far off the real trip!
Is it possible the real footage is just way too boring to see the light of day unless tlc has some unfilled air time at 4am or something?
Layla said... 123
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Excellent and hilarious post!
Admin 121 - I agree. I read up on this story out of curiousity, and it never made any sense to me. Odd at best.
A great article about the McCaughey septuplets on Huffington Post yesterday, about being 17 now, in Jr. High, and how life has been for these famous kids. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/03/mccaughey-septuplets-grown-up-at-17_n_6257400.html?cps=gravity
Sorry, this is the only way I know how to give you the story, hope it works for you, would also love to send it to TFW!
I would LOVE to see TFW cast in SOM, as Maria! She thought she could dance, she thought she could act(Emmy Show), she thought she was a chef,she thought she was a 'giver', I bet she also thinks she could sing, this would be a 'dream come true', as she always says. I had better get off of here, am feeling a bit naughty today.
Brava, Layla, Brava! You're a TLC producer, aren't you? C'mon, fess up. How else would you have all that insider knowledge?
PJ
Reviewed TLC schedule and, TLC is only showing J & K episode on 12/9 at 3:30pm.
TLC MAY be planning to show filmed episodes closer to CA, but with HBB gone and no Cake Boss shows, I get the sense, TLC may be done with shows with kids. Time will tell. Never mind the TFW controversy, TLC may now be moving in a new direction, without exploiting kids - who knows what they are thinking, BUT she is selfish, greedy, and kids are now much older, so I hope they retire this show.
http://okmagazine.com/photos/jon-gosselin-tinder-account-photos-kate-plus-8-divorce-reunion-tlc-show/photo/1001165442/?utm_source=fb-JGosselin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebook
Tucker's Mom said:
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My gosh, in college I was serious as a heart attack.
Neighbor is a real single mom and her son went to college this year, with an ROTC scholarship, which he promptly blew.
Too much work. Too hard.
Now, the kids is trying to piece and patch together his tuition, which will never happen, so poor neighbor mom is faced with footing the bill and probably working until she's 90-years old.
I hope she tells him "tough shit, kid".
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I hope for both their sakes, she does tell him that he'll have to figure out a way to pay for college. If he really wants a college education, he'll find a way. If not, so be it. But clearly, handing him a wonderful opportunity was not appreciated.
My parents were always there to offer advice and support, but they believed that their children were capable of figuring things out on their own. The best thing they did was allow us to make our own mistakes and then clean them up, without saying "I told you so." My dad would occasionally offer advice, but only once for any one situation. He felt that once he said his piece, that was good enough and he would then keep his nose out our business. (Of course, this started in small ways when we were younger kids - such as spending our hard-earned allowance money on some item that was likely to break on its first use. As we got older and were in junior or senior year of high school, we were allowed to make more serious decisions on our own. It must have been hard sometimes for my parents to bite their tongues, but they showed us respect by allowing us to learn some things the hard way.)
One important lesson I have learned is that most people value things that they really had to work for. But if something is handed to them, often they don't have the same appreciation.
Redbirdsings,
Are you talking about your INR blood level done when you take Coumadin or Warfarin? If so, you may want to check out a home monitoring device/program done with a finger stick instead of a vein draw. The little testing device is covered by Medicare and most insurances.
Here's an article about them and also one monitoring company's website:
http://www.stoptheclot.org/news/article120.htm
http://www.ptinr.com/home-inr-monitoring
to Prairiemary #134 - The McCaughey septuplets are not in Jr. High.
They are juniors in High school.
Aww, thanks, ladies! See what happens when I'm bored? My mind wanders.
All I know about from the Maine trip was that they supposedly went out on a boat. Anyone else hear anything more? Otherwise I'll have to wing it, and you don't want me to to that! Although I do have some ideas...
sayitisntso said... 132
Layla said... 123
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Excellent and hilarious post!
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Yes, but the scary thing is that parts of it are most likely true!
12 more victims of BC????
http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/05/showbiz/bill-cosby-playboy-accusations/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
PJ
And no, I'm not THAT PJ
PJ
OT...
I believe it was Redbird who mentioned the Christmas shoe boxes for children. I just found that that we here in Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties collected 50 percent more than last year for Operation Christmas Child, with 46,695 boxes, having exceeded this year's goal of 40,000.
I wonder if TFW donated.
I wonder if TFW donated. 146
PA Dutch Mom, surely you jest.
Thanks Granny, I was wrong! That's what happens when I don't focus, and not read every word!
PA Dutch Mom (#146), how awesome that you folks exceeded your
Operation Christmas Child goal! I've made shoeboxes for about 5
years, and it gives me great joy to participate. A few years ago
I went to an OCC event and a young man from Rwanda spoke.
He'd seen his family killed as a little boy, and he spoke about how
much getting a shoebox meant to him. He's now living in North
Carolina and wants to go back to Rwanda to start a church.
There wasn't a dry eye in the house!
Thank you Carole. Yes, INR. I called it I and R, but I didn't realize was wrong. Thank you so much for the information, I am going to look into it.
Layla, I loved your Pre-cap. Thanks for the laugh.
The Navy distanced themselves from BC. They had named him Chief Petty Officer in 2011 and has revoked the honorary title because of the sexual allegations.
Guess they 86ed him.
Thank you so much Pa Dutch Mom for posting about the shoeboxes! I am going to post as you know who so ya'll can see my box lids that I do.
Thank you Flimsy Flamsy! I have an idea! Maybe WE, the blog, could do 2 boxes, one for a girl and one for a boy! From the Ladies of the Veranda!
One of my good friends is the Collection Center Coordinator and has a huge territory. The goal was 29K and we almost got it! When they first started doing it they only had 2 little trucks to take them to Atlanta. Last month, they had 3 semi-tractor trailer loads and had to call them and tell them they needed another semi! That was exciting!
A tech at the clinic surprised me, telling me that she bought all the things I had told her I wish I could put in a box for a boy and she went and fixed a box just like I would of fixed it. She surprised me and brought me a nice Christmas card to write on and put it in the box for me. I was so stunned and bawled my eyes out, profusely thanking her.
What was more wow, was she lived in a different district than me and she then told me somehow something happened and it was sent to my district and went with those boxes. So it was like I went and bought everything and sent it in like normal. I love angels like this that help you give you the desires of your heart!
The avatar is suppose to the shoebox lids.
I wonder if TFW donated. 146
PA Dutch Mom, surely you jest.
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LOL!! Speaking of Shirley, I wonder how he's handling the latest accusations. That man really has a full plate right now.
Finally!!
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 7m7 minutes ago
@max25188412 think that changed. @TLC to announce exact air dates soon in told...
She also tweeted that she got into trouble for talking in school, to which Gladys replied:
@Kateplusmy8 Oh please "NOT YOU".... #MissGiftOfGab HaHa...glad 2know this...guess we gals naturally have that gene! :)
Kravitz really wants so badly to be "one of the girls," the inner circle. Sad, actually.
Well, I see that Kate does not even know when the K8 specials are to air. It seems that TLC has changed the date, according to Kate.
So, all of us here that agree and said that, K8 will probably air around the CA show, we are probably right.
TLC is hoping for knock out ratings, cause of CA. I'm thinking just the opposite will happen, it seems TLC is gambling.
Really, when you think of the celebs that are going to be on CA, none are worth watching, with maybe, the late Joan Rivers, other than that, from what most of us already saw, we already know when Kate will be kicked off, we already know what they are going to do, so why even bother to watch. Most of the show was leaked, when they were filming it. And anyone out there who is over excited to see the show is and idiot, that has been living in a cave or a Kate fan. JMO
Wow, we called that one up and down. She "thinks" they're changing the air date huh??? She knows darn well they're changed it. She's probably on the phone with them every day demanding to know what is going on. Way to play it all casual, lol. Oh my show? Oh yes I'm sure it will air soon haven't heard I've been so busy busy busy here! lol, she's not fooling anyone.
And I'm betting it's not that they are "changing" the air date, it's that they aren't exactly sure where this will fit into their lineup at all in the first place. I don't think they have an air date at all.
When we're good, we're good.
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This student had a full tuition scholarship. I get angry when I see these scholarships get wasted on students who dont Have the drive to succeed. I will admit that most of the students in this college are bright. They did not have to work to get good grades in high school. They come with the attitude of thinking they know everything. It's a frustrating thing to deal with, they blame their professors when they fail and some parents believe them. Some parents won't let their children grow up. They are still helicoptering them after they turn 18.
There is a sense of entitlement in this generation too. They think they deserve a good grade regardless of their effort.
And anyone out there who is over excited to see the show is and idiot, that has been living in a cave or a Kate fan. JMO
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There are those who like the show, the concept of the show and will watch, regardless who the contestants are. For many, it has nothing to do with being a Kate fan or a Kate hater. They aren't idiots nor are they living in a cave. Watching the show is something they have always done, their guilty pleasure!
I just got done watching Peter Pan Live. I enjoyed it. I love live preformances. I liked it more than the Sounf of Music. I loved the way neverland was a map. I don't mind the wires, thick black cords are hard to hide when you have the camera so close t the actors and no time to edit them out. I hope they do Marry Poppins next year.
Redbirdsings (#153), you warmed my heart with the story about the
tech that filled the shoebox for you! As thrilled as it made you, I bet
she also was delighted to have surprised you in such a special way.
So it was win-win. Actually, win-win-win, when you think of the
lucky recipient of the box!
Admin (#157), all TFW's evasiveness about the air dates is even
funnier when you remember how she bragged about being
a producer on the show -- saying how she knew best how to
portray her family. She's too arrogant to admit that she simply
hasn't been told when the shows will be on.
Admin (#157), all TFW's evasiveness about the air dates is even
funnier when you remember how she bragged about being
a producer on the show -- saying how she knew best how to
portray her family. She's too arrogant to admit that she simply
hasn't been told when the shows will be on.
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Hahaha.
She has no say at all and I'm betting big bucks she knows nothing other than "we'll tell you when we tell you, if we feel like telling you."
Networks have no obligation to keep their talent informed about what is going on. Even though she thinks this is "her" show, it's not. It's TLC's show. She's just the "talent." They've taken what they want from her and fulfilled their contractual obligations to her, now the rest is up to them and if they get around to explaining to her what is going on they might, if they don't, it's no skin off their backs.
And you're right the funniest part is her trying to act all casual about it. Like this is not driving her absolutely crazy one that she is being left out of the loop her being the big time producer of this and all, and two that she has no control and there's nothing she can do about it.
I'm going back to my original theory. They have too much controversy going on right now and they don't need any more of it, even a smaller scale controversy like her and the child abuse, Jon and the DOL. I think there were enough negative comments about the child abuse on their web site for them to put this on the shelf for now and air cupcake shows and little people this winter season. They'll figure her out later, if ever. Ah, karma even small bits of it, is so fun.
"They are still helicoptering them after they turn 18."
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Speaking of helicoptering, I wonder if Junior Uggs with the 9.0 in Actuary (sic) Science has been offered that big job yet with Daymond or MLB.
Speaking of helicoptering, I wonder if Junior Uggs with the 9.0 in Actuary (sic) Science has been offered that big job yet with Daymond or MLB.
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I think she's so busy throwing herself at Daymond that she has forgotten about finding Little Uggs a job. She really has the hots for this guy. She's an odd one. I wonder if she actually thinks that these celebs would give her the time of day, much less date her?
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Brenda Schuettler @sweetbren66
@TheSharkDaymond wow!! So I am NOT! The only one that throws them self at you wink wink #IwantYourNumberToo next show #DateAshark #IamIn
Brenda Schuettler @sweetbren66
@TheSharkDaymond @Sherrod_Small I will be in your city tomorrow NYC for #MacysThanksgivingDayParade I hope weather nice #Meet4HotChocolate ?
Uh oh...
https://celebrity.yahoo.com/news/detectives-meeting-possible-bill-cosby-victim-004342959.html
PA Dutch Mom: Let me rephrase that: I am talking about people, who already know what is going to happen on CA or any show, who get all excited. I can't see why anyone would be excited, about CA, when most of the show was leaked, while they were filming it. Kates fans and others get all excited over a show that is no mystery, cause it was leaked. Some of Kates fans are getting overly excited, they are idiots. If you watch it it is a guilty pleasure, I have GP's too. A lot of my favorite shows from time to time, have the plot leaked, the mystery is gone, but I will watch cause I am a fan. You are a fan of CA, you I consider not and idiot, I'm referring to the people who are getting overly excited, and are saying that they can't wait to see what Kate has done and if she has won CA, if these people are on social media, they already know what happened to Kate. It makes Kate look stupid.
Just like TLC holding the air date of K8, this makes Kate look stupid & foolish. TLC is doing a number on her.
I was kind of wondering what's going on with BC on the criminal side. I am not at all shocked that the police are having conversations, sniffing around.
He's a serial rapist. Every day serial rapists sit in prison.
Does Kate get the same pay if the show is aired or not?
Does Kate get the same pay if the show is aired or not?
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I would think so. You're usually paid for making the body of work not for it actually airing.
Actors all the time do projects that don't air, and they get paid. There are literally hundreds of pilots sitting on shelves, gathering dust, that will never see the light of day. All those people got paid.
The only thing that it could affect is if she were somehow able to negotiate residuals contrary to the common practice with reality stars, then she's not getting any money for re-airings because they won't be re-airing it., But they rarely re-air her show anyway so that doesn't matter much, and residuals are in addition to your pay for making the episode, not in place of it.
You are a fan of CA, you I consider not and idiot, I'm referring to the people who are getting overly excited, and are saying that they can't wait to see what Kate has done and if she has won CA,
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Actually, I never watched it, and I think that I will just wait for the recaps here!
Because one of the victims was a minor, does this mean that he can be prosecuted for molestation or rape? Regarding California law, I found this. It's confusing because we don't know if and when she reported this to the police. Does coming out now with this story, and talking with police mean that this is an official report?
"What remains is a 10 year statute of limitations for child molestation. HOWEVER, the crime can also be prosecuted within one year of WHENEVER a victim tells the police (even past the 10 year mark). This sounds rather contradictory, because this means that the 10 year limitation is essentially pointless, but it is the current law of the land. The California legislature is constantly debating about this, so the law may change in the near future."
"There is, however, a giant loophole in California statute of limitation law. Molestation charges can also be brought one year from the date it is reported to the authorities regardless of when that happens, and even if the ten-year time limit has expired."
LOL, Rob and Mike preview the cast of CA. Funny stuff. I am looking forward to watching it getofftwitter. I've always watched and will continue to do so as long as it's on.
http://robhasawebsite.com/celebrity-apprentice-2014-2015-season-7-cast-assessment-preview-podcast/
Looks like BC's name is mud.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/05/us-people-billcosby-idUSKCN0JJ27420141205
PJ
When I read a tweet from Mrs. Uggs asking a total stranger to meet
for cocoa, it makes me question her motives when she got TFW to
attend the fundraiser for the family of those girls who were tragically
killed. She is unashamedly a celebrity hound. She may have
been more subtle about it in the beginning, but she got a "taste"
of success when she connected with TFW, and I think she's
waiting for "lightening" (sic) to strike twice. And now, to quote
Ethel Mertz, she's about as subtle as "a garlic sandwich."
Mrs. Uggs probably couldn't belive her good fortune when TFW agreed to show up. Why in the world would any celebrity be interested in meeting her for cocoa?
When I read a tweet from Mrs. Uggs asking a total stranger to meet
for cocoa, it makes me question her motives when she got TFW to
attend the fundraiser for the family of those girls who were tragically
killed.
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Yes, she is outting herself with her constant tweets about wanting to meet celebs. I questioned her motives when almost all her photos of the event were of Kate. Very few were of the guests, the zumba, and other activities at the fundraiser. I also questioned her when she lavished Kate with gifts, the uggs, the ornament. Her subsequent tweets showing she just wants to pony up to celebs reveal what she's really about.
I think she used the death of two precious girls as a vehicle to get to spend time with a celebrity she admires, and I find that pretty low. I don't care if you are one of these celeb obsessed people that's your choice, but don't use other's misfortunes to get what you want.
I also questioned her when she lavished Kate with gifts, the uggs, the ornament. Her subsequent tweets showing she just wants to pony up to celebs reveal what she's really about.
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I think that she's just really weird, and lonely, even with her "hot" friends that she uses to entice celebrities to meet up with her. Something is very off there, and when she pestered Kate to be invited to her pool, that's when I realized that she's a celebrity junkie. She also offered her son to tutor one of the girls in math, and it was really creepy when she tweeted Kate calling her a best buddy and telling her that she missed her and would always be there for her if she needed her. Why in the world would Kate need her, and for what?
She does seem to get around, though, to Florida, New York, Atlantic City, chasing after celebrities and trying to grift free tickets to shows. I guess she thinks that one of these days she'll hit pay dirt!
Kate tweeted a picture of Aaden in front of the fireplace, showing him from the back. Three minutes later, Milo, always on Kate twitter alert, jumped in with these tweets:
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack
@Kateplusmy8 HaHa...good 4him 2find a spot all to himself. A man has to have some peace and quiet 4these kind of decisions! :)
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack
@Kateplusmy8 Your boys always look so neat...nice hair-cuts!
It's the BACK of his head, Gladys. The back! She is just so bizarre.
@Kateplusmy8: Look where I found Aaden, quietly finishing his Christmas List... Awwww this made me smile! #ChristmasTimeMemories pic.twitter.com/Vy7ClwC5yc
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So her #christmastimememories are all about gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. Why am I not surprised? That's how she is and that's how she's apparently raising the kids. I'm glad it made her smile but what made me smile was when my kid saved his money because he wanted to buy something for someone on the Angel Tree or when he asked for the change from the grocery shopping so that he could drop it in the Salvation Army kettle. I'm sure that with her it's all about what she can give them that Jon can't.
Why would it make Kate smile? Yes,it's cute, sort of, to make a list of the things you want, but not really Christmas spirit to be shared. I mean, of course Aaden should make a list, but it is not really nice to put on Twitter. How about a random act of kindness- that means so much to the G family *snark*? All kids want toys- that's part of Christmas. I just think that should not be put on Twitter. Not sure why it gets my knickers in a twist...??? I have two greedy kids ( young adults) of my own lol but I would rather Tweet if I did Tweet, something kind that they did.
What might genuinely be a sweet mother/son moment is now
public. Maybe a 10 1/2-year-old boy doesn't want anyone to
know he's still making a Christmas list? Heck, perhaps he
should write down "privacy," and see if he gets it this year.
Did anyone take the bait and ask what was on A's list?
#ChristmasTimeGrifting
Not sure how old this is. There is a link on the current huffpo canada website, but that doesn't mean it's current.
http://on.aol.ca/video/mama-june-lied-on-dr-phil--doesnt-get-full-payment-as-result-518515648
Has the Mama June / Dr. Phil interview already aired?
And will previous interviewers be asking K for a refund of interview fees?
@Kateplusmy8: Look where I found Aaden, quietly finishing his Christmas List... Awwww this made me smile! #ChristmasTimeMemories pic.twitter.com/Vy7ClwC5yc
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Looks to me like the kid finally got a turn with the ipad and snuck off before someone else grabbed it.
PJ
TFW bores me, but on an upside Sons of Anarchy is right at my fingertips.
I am going to hopefully binge now, if I like it
and thanks to all for your sympathies, I am working through it, and appreciate you all
franky
Did anyone take the bait and ask what was on A's list?
#ChristmasTimeGrifting
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I was wondering that, too. Doesn't she usually start grifting for the kids' gifts earlier than this? I really think that quite a few sheeple have left the flock.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack
@Kateplusmy8 HaHa...good 4him 2find a spot all to himself. A man has to have some peace and quiet 4these kind of decisions! :)
Yes, Milo, until his media hungry mom invades his space and puts it out on Twitter. Let the child have his privacy, Kate...maybe he just wanted to get away from you! She just doesn't get it. Neither does Gladys.
Remember when Collin apparently put 'Cara" on his list? That really should not have been tweeted.I think I recall she said she bought a few presents for herself or 'the kids would be sad."
Kate is such an airhead. She replies to a tweet, but doesn't even realize the context of the tweet:
Carmelo Rolon @crolon75 · 3h3 hours ago
@Kateplusmy8 not to bring this up! but i can't believe i saw Jon at the gas station over here in West Reading on 4th & Penn Ave.
Carmelo Rolon @crolon75 · 3h3 hours ago
@Kateplusmy8 drivin' in one of those jeeps, black wit' a hard top! 😏
She thinks the second tweet is about Aaden making his Christmas list and replies:
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 42m42 minutes ago
@crolon75 this is HIS Christmas list..Not YOURS lol..Give him some time tho, bet a car could make its way on2 his list? #DoesntFitUnderTree
Then she finally realizes her mistake:
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 42m42 minutes ago
@crolon75 thought you were talking about Aaden's Christmas list ... Lol.. Nope, you weren't lol
LOL, Kate, you should actually think before you reply and know what you're replying to.
I haven't really been following the CA publicity. Is this true? Was she the first one fired and how did she cheat?
Alfie @AlfredoCocozza 6m6 minutes ago
@bluestar_nicole @Kateplusmy8 <--- got fired from CA after 2 weeks. She was the 1st one fired. Everyone hated her b/c she was lazy & cheated
I see Aaden is sitting on his assigned stripe to make his Christmas list. I feel bad nothing is private for those kids. Maybe Cara can tutor them on how it is done when Kate takes private moment pictures to stay private. The day is coming when these kids all rebel against her. Imagine 8 teenagers and 5 girls with their monthly "visitor" in that house.
foxy: lol..actually that would be a big expense. Better start grifting @Tampax and @ Kotex NOW. I mean, if you ask for free toilet tissue, nothing else is off limits
Who knows- it seemed like TFW was at least on the bridal expo, the Pie Face, and some shoes episode. DT likes to keep "controversial contestants" on for ratings.
The difference is that with DWTS, cast are much kinder and probably "tolerated" her even after the outburst with Tony never mind, her diva behavior.
CA is cut throat and much more critical so I don't think TFW survived this show well. Cast criticize many cast members to avoid getting eliminated. TFW will be a short timer, and I am sure she did not get along with most female cast members, as history repeats itself. Aside from the fact that she has a bodyguard (when no other cast members did) as CA has it own Security Staff.
She is going to look foolish on the show as she did with Wife Swap, so I don't predict a good outcome for TFW in this case.
I have watched CA as well as DWTS for years as I enjoy the competition and root for certain "stars". Competition. DWTS if far classier, but CA is cut throat. And DT will often keep "controversial stars" on the show simply for ratings for his show.
Formerly Duped said... 191
foxy: lol..actually that would be a big expense. Better start grifting @Tampax and @ Kotex NOW. I mean, if you ask for free toilet tissue, nothing else is off limits
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LOL! You beat me to it : )
Alfie @AlfredoCocozza 6m6 minutes ago
@bluestar_nicole @Kateplusmy8 <--- got fired from CA after 2 weeks. She was the 1st one fired. Everyone hated her b/c she was lazy & cheated
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So where does this make sense? If she was around for two weeks she obviously wasn't the first one fired. I think we deduced that she was the PM for the bridal gown challenge since Ted Gibson was prominently displayed and he's her only celeb contact. I thing her team won't hat challenge because she was around for the Ivanka shoe challenge and that's the one that we think sent her packing.
Speaking of big expenses...that's another thing that bugs me about
TFW's Christmas list tweet. She's got 8 kids, and she's buying
several things for each. There are people with 2 kids who can only
afford one gift per kid -- or maybe no gifts at all. She really has
no sense of how privileged she is. She pulls the "piecing and
patching" card when it serves her. Otherwise, she gets a bit
braggy, and it seems insensitive when so many people are
struggling in this economy.
Blowing In The Wind said... 186
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And TFW and Gladyce never will. The girls probably banished Aaden to another room, with TFW's permission. Why are the three boys second class citizens?? The gender issue with her is way over the top. And disturbing.
Even Kendra tried to switch duties with boys/girls, but TFW was not having any of it.
Why are the three boys second class citizens??
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Because they are the spittin' image of their father, and every time she looks at them she sees Jon?
I have watched CA as well as DWTS for years as I enjoy the competition and root for certain "stars". Competition. DWTS if far classier, but CA is cut throat. And DT will often keep "controversial stars" on the show simply for ratings for his show.
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You can still hide your real self on DWTS if you really want to.
But I think CA, unlike most other celeb reality shows, has had an uncanny knack for exposing people for who they are. I suspect it is the cutthroat environment and all the stress, lack of sleep, intense filming schedule and on top of that being constantly criticized sometimes harshly. On CA they will flat out tell you you were terrible. On DWTS they will say it nicer. Oh, you're timing was off. It is much hard to stay "on" when you are under such intense pressure constantly and nobody is bothering to say things nicely. Also you spend all your time with the contestants which helps to build up conflict. On DWTS you go back to your respective studios and train away from everybody else. And your fellow contestants don't have a say in who is being voted off whereas on CA you could be fired based entirely on another contestant throwing you under the bus. This sort of environment breeds paranoia and conflict.
It feels like a much more honest look at who the celeb is. For example I really adore Marlee Matlin after seeing her on CW. I thought she was so witty, and as smart as she looks and smarter. She had Marlee-isms that had signs to go with them that would have people in stitches. I remember her "put it in a drawer" comment, something about how she wanted somebody to put a sock in it, complete with the sign. Lol.
And then there's the famous case of Dionne Warwick, whom everyone thought they would love. Turns out she's lazy, not that smart, annoying, has no personality, and pretty much sucked. There's no way of knowing that without seeing CA unless you know her personally.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBeij1UMdRI
This is a funny clip that gives a good example of why this is such a guilty pleasure show.
Marlee is SOO pissed at Dionne.
And Nene fake signing in her interview explaining how pissed Marlee was, her fake nails clicking together as she "signs". LOL!!!!
whom everyone thought they would love. Turns out she's lazy, not that smart, annoying, has no personality, and pretty much sucked.
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Sounds like you're describing Kate lol.
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