The youngest star of TLC's Little People, Big World, who has been filming the show since he was about seven years old, has been speaking out more frequently about his dislike of filming and his desire to protect other reality stars from a childhood played out on T.V. screens
Jacob recently met Jack Hamill, star of Our Little Family. Jacob had this to say on Instagram about the encounter (click to enlarge):
The post garnered more than 2,500 likes in less than fourteen hours. (On average, Jacob's Instagram posts get 800-1200 likes each).
Well done, Jacob, and keep speaking out. You have a unique perspective not many others can claim to possess.
1781 sediments (sic) from readers:
«Oldest ‹Older 1001 – 1200 of 1781 Newer› Newest»Howard is a great judge. I also LOVED Steven Tyler on Idol.
Heidi and Whatzhername Spice need to go buh-bye.
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Her name is Mel B. Talk about voices driving you nuts! I really like Howard on that show, and I, too, thought I would never in a million years say that! Howie is kind of cute, too.
"I see zero evidence of blowback from basically saying that she's got no complaints about her husband's penis size and said husband liked her bigger boobies when she was pregnant."
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I agree with Ex-Nurse on this one. When you're aspiring to be a class-act journalist, this is not something that you discuss at all. Furthermore, knowing the topics of conversation on his show, I would hope that she would have declined. It just opens yourself up for criticism, which is what it did, and it could backfire on you and give your critics ammunition. You THINK before you put yourself in that position...same with her seductive posing in GQ.
No, I am not a prude.
Is it bad that when I heard that my first thought was he better not cancel tomorrow nights concert I've been waiting months for?
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lol, local! That was my first thought, too! In fact, I knew the baby was due at the middle of the month, and I've been wondering what happens if, an hour or so before the show, she would go into labor and he'd have to cancel! Would we be sitting there at the venue, waiting for updates and an announcement that a little Billy or Billie has come into the world?
May I buy you a beer and a Philly cheesesteak? We're staying at the Holiday Inn across the parking lot. I refuse to sit in that mess for two hours after the show, trying to exit when we can just walk to a hotel room!
No, I am not a prude.
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Nope, we may wear pearls but we don't clutch them ;-)
May I buy you a beer and a Philly cheesesteak? We're staying at the Holiday Inn across the parking lot. I refuse to sit in that mess for two hours after the show, trying to exit when we can just walk to a hotel room!
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Brilliant idea- will make the entire evening enjoyable!
aggiemom09121416...185...I am a fan of PBS Masterpiece Theater though...I tried 'Call the Midwife"...
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Sunday night is my tv night! Just finished Last Tango, Poldark and Crimson Field, next up is Indian Summer, which looks very interesting. I love "Call The Midwife", but you really need to start with the first season. It started going downhill after the third season. :(
Three more accusers. Now up to 48.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/bill-cosby-faces-sex-abuse-accusations-from-3-more-women/ar-BBlGqlx
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/3-bill-cosby-accusers-reveal-explicit-details-alleged-212354191.html
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Oral sex with "surgical precision." Was he wearing scrubs? Just when I thought I'd heard everything.
"Cosby’s attorney, Martin Singer, has denied accusations made against the comedian in the past."
And old Shirley would know because he was right there with Cosby, every minute of every day!
Nope, we may wear pearls but we don't clutch them ;-)
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Do we bite them to make sure they are the real thing and not cheap imitations?
May I buy you a beer and a Philly cheesesteak? We're staying at the Holiday Inn across the parking lot. I refuse to sit in that mess for two hours after the show, trying to exit when we can just walk to a hotel room!
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Awesome you'll be there too! Good idea on the hotel! If you want to find me I'll be in the tippy top nosebleed seats haha
Oral sex with "surgical precision." Was he wearing scrubs? Just when I thought I'd heard everything.
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Well there goes MY supper.
I am sad about Jimmy Carter. He is a man who backs up his words with actions. I had been wondering though when we would lose him. He's getting old. I wonder if he will get the whole big state funeral or not. It's his choice. (Not wishing him dead soon. Just thinking aloud.)
Whitewater, you say...anyone need to brush up on that scandal?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/285249
Well there goes MY supper.
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A good swig of rumspringa is a cure for all. You'll feel better in no time.
Awesome you'll be there too! Good idea on the hotel! If you want to find me I'll be in the tippy top nosebleed seats haha
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Well, come on down front. I'll be happy to share my seat. We always stand for most of the show anyway. Nobody will notice that you're a seat-crasher!
After last year's fiasco trying to get out of that parking lot, I swore I'd never do it again!
Three more accusers. Now up to 48.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/bill-cosby-faces-sex-abuse-accusations-from-3-more-women/ar-BBlGqlx
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Those are 48 who are coming forward. I wonder how many little Cosbys are running around that he doesn't even know or care about.
NJGal51 said... 194
Aggiemom - Why would you giggle because Howard Stern is a judge on AGT? He's actually quite good and give very constructive criticism to all.
August 12, 2015 a
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Because yall are talking about Stern-
I happened to see AGT and there he was!
Just a coincidence that struck me as funny! Lol
fade2black said... 5
aggiemom09121416...185...I am a fan of PBS Masterpiece Theater though...I tried 'Call the Midwife"...
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Sunday night is my tv night! Just finished Last Tango, Poldark and Crimson Field, next up is Indian Summer, which looks very interesting. I love "Call The Midwife", but you really need to start with the first season. It started going downhill after the third season. :(
August 12, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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I'll give those a second chance then! A few yrs ago i'd never heard of Downton but learned about it on this blog. I'm not much of a tv watcher ( except for college football- i watch it ALL) lol ... always great to see Texas (tu) lose lol
A good swig of rumspringa is a cure for all. You'll feel better in no time.
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Yep. Already took that medicine but I think I'm gonna need some brain bleach to chase it down.
When did this creep find time to work?
OT -- local,
"The new dad will have to pry himself away from his wife and new addition on Thursday — at least for a few hours. He's expected to perform at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Luckily it's a hop, skip, and jump away from NYC."
Do we bite them to make sure they are the real thing and not cheap imitations? 9
I thought you were supposed to rub them against your teeth. ( MASH).
Looks like the Kate and the kids are headed home. This tweeter lives in Baltimore. Most likely, they stopped there on their way home from the airport.
xxxxx @xxxxxxx · 39m39 minutes ago
Freakin Kate Plus 8 and and the children are next to me at bertuccis omfg
She also tweeted a picture.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMP3t9JWgAAM1r4.jpg
PA Dutch Mom said ...2
We're staying at the Holiday Inn across the parking lot. I refuse to sit in that mess for two hours after the show, trying to exit when we can just walk to a hotel room!
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Excellent planning! It can be a real mess down there in that traffic. And I know from experience that you are not exaggerating about the hours waiting to get out of there.
For those not staying overnight and who don't mind walking a few blocks, there is free parking along S. Lawrence Street. You have to get there early, though, because it fills up fast. There is also a small lot on the corner of Pattison and S. Lawrence Streets, and a larger one across the street. Those places make for a speedier getaway!
Howard already announced on his radio show that this is his last year on AGT.
As an interviewer, Howard really is one of the best.
Kate is a twit said... 21
Looks like the Kate and the kids are headed home. This tweeter lives in Baltimore. Most likely, they stopped there on their way home from the airport.
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What -- no camera crew? Vacation must be over.
Looks like the Kate and the kids are headed home. This tweeter lives in Baltimore. Most likely, they stopped there on their way home from the airport.
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Is Gladys with them? :)
Kate is a twit said... 21
Looks like the Kate and the kids are headed home. This tweeter lives in Baltimore. Most likely, they stopped there on their way home from the airport.
xxxxx @xxxxxxx · 39m39 minutes ago
Freakin Kate Plus 8 and and the children are next to me at bertuccis omfg
She also tweeted a picture.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMP3t9JWgAAM1r4.jpg
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I'm confused; where's the ensuing panic?
PA Dutch Mom said... 19
OT -- local,
"The new dad will have to pry himself away from his wife and new addition on Thursday — at least for a few hours. He's expected to perform at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Luckily it's a hop, skip, and jump away from NYC."
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YAY!!
PA Dutch Mom said... 14
Awesome you'll be there too! Good idea on the hotel! If you want to find me I'll be in the tippy top nosebleed seats haha
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Well, come on down front. I'll be happy to share my seat. We always stand for most of the show anyway. Nobody will notice that you're a seat-crasher!
After last year's fiasco trying to get out of that parking lot, I swore I'd never do it again!
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Aw thanks! My brother will be down front somewhere too. Yeah, the parking lot is a mess. I'm off Friday anyway thank goodness
Question: don't atheists ever have multiples, and then demand reality TV shows and freebies? You never hear of a couple saying, "Thanks and praise to the spontaneous chemical reaction (big bang) for this random, yet medically induced, biological event! We can't wait to share this statistically improbable pregnancy and birth with our followers, even though we knew it was an increased risk based on the fertility treatments we used. Please give us a 15-passenger van because even though we had enough cash to pay for these expensive methods, now that the kids are here we have no means of supporting them without a reality TV show and corporate sponsers!"
Question: don't atheists ever have multiples, and then demand reality TV shows and freebies? You never hear of a couple saying, "Thanks and praise to the spontaneous chemical reaction (big bang) for this random, yet medically induced, biological event! We can't wait to share this statistically improbable pregnancy and birth with our followers, even though we knew it was an increased risk based on the fertility treatments we used.
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Surely they do have multiples! I'm guessing what atheists do is thank who really gave them multiples, science and some hard working doctors.
Friends of mine from school, his wife had a stroke a number of years ago. A daring 16 hour surgery saved her life. They are very religious and certainly they do talk about how God saved her. But they also talk just as much about how the doctor on duty saved her, about how many doctors would have passed on this surgery and told them there was no hope. In fact, a short time ago they had a second child, and his middle name is the doctor's name! I appreciate them giving credit to science.
I have noticed an alarming correlation between those who exploit their families, and fundamentalist Christian.
I think they use it to justify their greed. God WANTS us to do this. People who don't attribute everything to some God don't have any way to justify what they darn well know is wrong, so they don't do it.
I've always wondered who is so arrogant to speak for what God's will is. How the heck do you know?
HAHAHA!! Turtle Logic!! Good question.
I'm not saying this to knock Hillary but it is amazing to me she is even still a factor what with all her baggage and scandals. Another politicians would be done by now.
Trump is actually the same way. Scandal after scandal and he's still on top.
It's funny how some people mess up once and they're done, while others are made of teflon. Like Kate!
Objectively, I think Howard Stern is great. I think he is very smart and talented and a good interview. I'm not interested in some of the things he is interested in. His fascination with the female body, with people's sex lives, don't do it for me. And that's fine. I don't think it was a wise choice for Megyn to discuss those matters, and I do think that arguably it is demeaning to women as a group to discuss those things publicly. You wouldn't ask a man to sit there and drop his pants, but it's somehow ok to ask a woman to take off her shirt. It doesn't seem right to me, and it's a shame because I think Howard Stern is a great talent who has so much more to offer, but gets lost in that sort of stuff. I get that that's part of his act and it's worked for him.
I am going to say it again. TFW looks ridiculous with her platinum blonde hair next to her half asian children. Since she is naturally dark haired, I would think she would want to stay dark-haired to look more like her kids. But no, TFW wants to stand out! LOOK AT ME!!!
If Megyn said she and her husband would love to have a threesome with Howard's wife, that would be another story.
(Howard would probably pay money for that!)
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What about a threesome with Jimboob and Michelle? Now that would cross MY personal line.
Surely they do have multiples! I'm guessing what atheists do is thank who really gave them multiples, science and some hard working doctors.
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Yes, but what do they do about the "blessings" invocation? Do they get as many freebies, gifts and donations if they just attribute their good fortune to the Big Bang Theory (no pun intended...well, maybe!)?
I'm confused; where's the ensuing panic?
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They closed a section off for her and Monkey is holding everyone at bay in the other room. His Go-Go-Gadget ratclaws have been engaged and are ready for action.
"They closed a section off for her and Monkey is holding everyone at bay in the other room. His Go-Go-Gadget ratclaws have been engaged and are ready for action."
It's an Italian restauarnt. God forbid if one of the children touches his pizza.
Yes, but what do they do about the "blessings" invocation? Do they get as many freebies, gifts and donations if they just attribute their good fortune to the Big Bang Theory (no pun intended...well, maybe!)?
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Maybe they work j-o-b-s and pay for their blessings themselves.
Just a thought!
The only panic with Kate and the kids at a restaurant is at her own table. She has to eat WITH them. Nobody is mobbing her. I wonder if she tips well. My instinct would be no but maybe Stevie takes care of it to ward off bad publicity.
Now I've seen her, albeit briefly in a non-speaking role, on a local TV newscast showing what I gathered were some of the leaders of the anti-ordinance group. I noticed that she looked relatively disheveled (in other words, how most ordinary people look in real life) as compared to how I've seen her and other people look on reality TV shows with their hair and makeup all professionally done, etc.
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REALLY.
You mean it kind of looks like she's still campaigning against gay rights? Or at least associating herself with that cause?
She has some nerve. SOME....NERVE.
Great question Turtle Logic! Maybe atheists are harder to sucker into donating lots of money so they go after the Christians? I think TLC just knows their audience. I don't like how these families present themselves. Jesus must love us more because we got all healthy kids. Too bad to those of you who had a kid with CP. And they were talking to TLC before the kids were born? Disgusting.
I really think the fundamentalist thing boils down to when faced with the tough questions, which WILL come, they whip out the "God's will" nonsense.
Jesus is their sword and shield, and I find it to be a highly offensive cop out. A cheap way to avoid the real questions. After all, who would be so evil as to question God's chosen ones?
Kate held fiercely to this God crap for awhile as she tried to get traction, conveniently using it to avoid anything difficult, but you can see now that she has her feet firmly planted there's no use for it anymore. She's dropped God completely. Like completely. That says it ALL.
Tucker's Mom said... 3
No, I am not a prude.
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Nope, we may wear pearls but we don't clutch them ;-)
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I actually did clutch my pearls when laughing at Auntie Ann's used of the very refined term "horndog" during the Frank Gifford discussion.
She's dropped God completely. Like completely. That says it ALL.
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Yeah, the post-it notes with bible quotes disappeared as soon as she got her big house. He's been 'unfriended'. Trust Kate to kick God to the curb.
Turtle Logic (#29), you know what would really be refreshing?
A religious family with multiples being offered a show, and then
turning it down because they turned to God and felt that it wasn't
what He wanted for them!
Imagine someone making this statement to the press: "We've taken
a good hard look at the families who've been featured on their own reality shows, and their track record is pretty awful. So we decided
to put our family's emotional welfare first, and concentrate on the
blessings we already have. We're grateful for the opportunity offered
to us, but we respectfully decline."
A religious family with multiples being offered a show, and then
turning it down because they turned to God and felt that it wasn't
what He wanted for them!
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Nah, I don't think God would ever feel that way. Me and him we're on the same wavelength.
Amusing article. The headline is: "The Duggars Solved Racism, Oh Good"
http://www.thesuperficial.com/duggars-ben-seewald-evolution-is-racist-video-08-2015
Yeah, the post-it notes with bible quotes disappeared as soon as she got her big house. He's been 'unfriended'. Trust Kate to kick God to the curb.
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Did she block Him?
Did she block Him?
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I doubt it, too permanent. She's going to need Him again one of these days.
FlimsyFlamsy said... 46
Turtle Logic (#29), you know what would really be refreshing?
A religious family with multiples being offered a show, and then
turning it down because they turned to God and felt that it wasn't
what He wanted for them!
Not sure if they credit God, but there is the family of sextuplets that were born at Anington hospital a couple of years ago. I live near Abington, have friends in Abington and surrounding area and never hear anything about them. I can't even remember how old the children are.
Oh lovely. Now Ventura says he'd be open to being Trump's running mate.
Ventura is much like TFW. If there's a camera and a microphone he's all over it. A blowhard like Trump.
Ventura, another one who was viewed as refreshingly honest, but it was really just all about him. Same as all the other politicians. They just hide it better.
I follow Allison Arngrim (aka Nellie Olsen) on Twitter. She announced a 1st ever fundraiser for "A Minor Consideration". I know WON"T be there.
Here are the details:
1st Annual Guiding Star Gala Benefitting A Minor Consideration, Survivors of Child Stardom Speak
Yeah, the post-it notes with bible quotes disappeared as soon as she got her big house. He's been 'unfriended'. Trust Kate to kick God to the curb.
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God doesn't know how to help Kate anymore. At least he's in good company with Jodi and Beth!
I'll tell you it REALLY irked me during Kate's pity-me interview with Natalie Morales, when she said she just couldn't take the kids to church because it was too hard- reminded her of Jon or old times or when they were a family or something like that.
What a crock of cacciatore.
She was doing cartwheels when she finally cut all ties with Jon.
I thought the last 5 years were the best of her life.
FlimsyFlamsy said... 46
Turtle Logic (#29), you know what would really be refreshing?
A religious family with multiples being offered a show, and then
turning it down because they turned to God and felt that it wasn't
what He wanted for them!
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Or how about a show that shows the very difficult and painful consequences of having HOM's?
How about TLC feature a family with profoundly handicapped children due to premature birth, and how REAL it gets?
Not the minority of women who give birth to a brood of near-perfect China dolls?
The McCaughe's in Iowa did not allow their family to be exploited. They let Ann Curry give an update on them once a year, but the children were allowed their privacy. They are also from a fairly religious family. They were given a large home and a van but did not grift like Kate does. The dad went back to work when the kids were still babies and they are doing just fine. The kids are out of high school now and starting post high school educations. The eldest child was not forgotten in all of this and they appear to be a loving, close and dedicated family.
This is a pretty good summary of the whole amusing feud between Trump and Megyn.
http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/12/media/donald-trump-roger-ailes-avert-war/index.htmlhttp://money.cnn.com/2015/08/12/media/donald-trump-roger-ailes-avert-war/index.html
I wonder how much influence that letter from the Dionnes to the McCaughely's had on them. It was a pretty stern warning. I would hope most good parents would listen to real experience from other multiples, not some abstract thing they call God. After all, God just had an only child.
Ruh roh here TLC goes again:
http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/duggars-violate-child-labor-laws-arkansas-officials-confirm-never-issued-work-permits-kids/
Not sure if they credit God, but there is the family of sextuplets that were born at Anington hospital a couple of years ago. I live near Abington, have friends in Abington and surrounding area and never hear anything about them. I can't even remember how old the children are.
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I thought that story would gain some national attention, given their proximity to the Gosselins.
Just goes to show how you CAN be private and have a normal life, even with HOM's.
(I used to work for Abington Hospital!)
I wonder if TFW's going to sue Quentin Tarantino. He's got a new movie coming out and I watched the trailer and at the end the poster shows "The H8FUL Eight." Doesn't she own all rights to using the number 8 in place of a letter? After all, she's got 8 (count 'em) kids.
I wonder if TLC got work permits in FL to cover the kids while there and I wonder if they get them every time they film in PA.
I wonder if TLC got work permits in FL to cover the kids while there and I wonder if they get them every time they film in PA. 61
You're joking, right?
Good article about the "reality" of reality tv.
Note how Discovery wouldn't comment.
http://www.adn.com/article/20150812/alaskan-bush-people-stars-cited-falsifying-fishing-hunting-licenses
I think the McCaugheys never intended for their family to be put on display. When Bobbi had her teeth fixed, which was for health reasons and not vanity, she caught a lot of flak. I truly think they wanted their family to just be normal and have a good life. The Dionne's letter could have helped, but I think they turned down a lot of endorsements, etc. They seem like such nice people. When told she should have had a reduction of embryos, she told the person to look at her children and tell her which ones she should have not let develop. I give them a lot of credit and they always to this day thank the volunteers who helped them. Refreshing isn't it.
I wonder if TLC is planning to do a Gosselin/Busby crossover
episode. A few years ago, I bet TFW would've said no way.
But now that TLC is meting out these specials instead of full
seasons, she may allow herself to share the spotlight --
better than nothing. Of course, she'll see herself as the
"winner," because she had 6 at once. Oh, and she did it
all alone.
Couldn't you just see her cooing over these babies in her
obnoxious, over-the-top fashion? She'd especially love that
they're all girls -- that was probably her dream.
TLC has announced the air date for its special about sex abuse--Aug. 30 at 10pm.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/tlc-sets-airdate-sex-abuse-docu-prompted-duggars-33061681
According to this article, Jessa and Jill will participate but only as attendees at a prevention training session.
"The documentary is built around the stories of child-abuse survivors. Among them is Erin Merryn, a mother, two-time survivor and driving force behind "Erin's Law," legislation passed in 26 states that makes age-appropriate curriculum on personal body safety mandatory for children in schools.
Also sharing her story is Terrae Lee, who was sexually abused by her father when she was 11 and is now a victim's advocate, having co-founded the Young Survivor's Foundation.
And it includes the story of 11-year-old Kaelin, a survivor who is already channeling her experience into public speaking and education.
Viewers will also hear from experts, including a prevention training session conducted by Darkness to Light that is attended by Jill and Jessa, two of the Duggar sisters who have publicly spoken of being molested in their youth by their brother Josh. He has never been arrested or charged in connection with the molestations."
Maybe Jill learned something at that training session and that's why she and Derrick hightailed it to Central America.
Viewers will also hear from experts, including a prevention training session conducted by Darkness to Light that is attended by Jill and Jessa, two of the Duggar sisters who have publicly spoken of being molested in their youth by their brother Josh. He has never been arrested or charged in connection with the molestations."
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Thanks for linking this.
So...wth? The Duggar ladies are on this special? They attended a Darkness to Light session?
Wasn't that years ago?
I don't get what the Duggars are doing on this mess of a "special".
I always found it curious that they would be on such a show because of their blatant state of denial regarding what their brother did to them and their unblemished 5-year old sister.
Anyone want to bet that Kate will tweet tonight that she's at the MirandaSings concert?
Kate is a twit said... 68
Anyone want to bet that Kate will tweet tonight that she's at the MirandaSings concert?
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Yup, but featuring Mady doing her best Miranda, which see seems to do most of the time.
I really don't get the chick.
One of the Bates girls is getting married this Saturday, and Jana Duggar is going to be a bridesmaid. All the Duggars, including Josh and Anna, are apparently going to the wedding.
Figure8 is filming the wedding for an episode of Bringing Up Bates. There's speculation that the Duggars will try to get themselves included in this episode.
http://extratv.com/2015/08/12/the-wedding-that-could-land-the-duggars-back-on-tv/#comments
I wonder if TLC got work permits in FL to cover the kids while there and I wonder if they get them every time they film in PA.
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The new PA child labor laws are still confusing to me. According to this, the permit is valid until the child turns 18.
Q: What are the various types of work permits?
A: Under the current Pennsylvania Child Labor Act, only one type of work permit is issued. This is a wallet-size, transferable work permit, which is valid from the time of issuance until the minor turns 18 years of age. The minor provides a copy to the employer and retains the original.
However, if you look at the laws regarding children in performance, a detailed application must be filled out by the employer, as to scheduling, etc. Since this changes each time they film, I don't know if they need new work permits depending on where and when they film.
Scroll down and click on application for minors in performance, and then download the application.
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=553527&mode=2
There is also a link at the bottom to file a complaint. I wonder if TLC is following these laws as outlined, such as having the school give its consent to filming (the child must be in good academic standing); the number of hours being filmed, the posting of the work permit in the place of employment, etc.
Tucker's Mom said, "Yup, but featuring Mady doing her best Miranda, which see seems to do most of the time.
I really don't get the chick."
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Neither do I. I suppose it's a thing with the young crowd who finds this amusing. I have no idea what the appeal is, though. Maybe it's one of those things where one kid likes it, another kid thinks it's really cool to like her, and to be in the "in" crowd and popular, it's necessary to be a fan or a groupie!
"I always found it curious that they would be on such a show because of their blatant state of denial regarding what their brother did to them and their unblemished 5-year old sister."
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You know, Tucker's Mom, I don't think that even they know what they're doing. They're all over the place with this molestation thing. They seem to be throwing out all angles to see what sticks.
NBC plans on bringing back Celebrity Apprentice, but not in the next season.
http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/celebrity-apprentice-nbc-donald-trump-new-host-1201569422/
NBC is currently looking for a new host. If Donald drops out of the presidential race, or doesn't get elected, according to NBC he will never be host again.
"Despite the strain over Miss USA, Greenblatt said there was no “ban” at NBC on working with Trump in the future.
“I don’t think somebody who is running for president and might possibly be the next leader of the free world should be banned from activity with NBC,” Greenblatt said, but not without noting, “At the moment, we’re sort of separated.”
Pressing for a firm answer, press members asked Greenblatt if there’s any chance Trump could ever return to “Celebrity Apprentice.”
“I’m going to end this with two words,” he said. “Absolutely not.”
Pressing for a firm answer, press members asked Greenblatt if there’s any chance Trump could ever return to “Celebrity Apprentice.”
“I’m going to end this with two words,” he said. “Absolutely not.”
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Pretty please, hire Sir Alan Sugar!
Another picture of Kate(and Alexis) filming when they were at Gator Beach. Fudpucker's posted this picture on its Instagram.
https://instagram.com/p/6P28KXsDr4/
This is the description:
"fudpuckersThrilled to host Kate Plus 8 last week in #Destin! Shown is our own @danthegatorman and Kate's daughter during a live Gator Show! @kateplusmy8 #kateplus8 ・・・
Fudpuckers in Destin, where you never know who will stop in. Big thanks to Kate Gosselin and her family for stopping in, catching a gator show, feeding some gators and then getting some grub themselves!!"
I'm surprised that Kate let Alexis be apart of the alligator show--usually Kate wants to be the center of attraction. Of course, we'll hear all about Alexis and "aldergators".
Wonder if the boys got to do anything special like that? Oh, who am I kidding?
PA Dutch Mom and localyocul--enjoy the concert tonight!! Say "hi" to Billy for me, one of his biggest Long Island fans.
What a gorgeous night for the Billy Joel concert! Have fun!
Kate Is A Twit (#75), in order for TFW to do something like
that for her boys, she'd have to have a clue about what any
of them like. Perhaps she can watch old episodes to look
for clues about their personalities. The opening credits
might help. C is "stubborn," and J is "sneaky." That's
a start.
I don't think she'll ever see them as individuals. They are
"the boys." The dirty, icky boys. Good for daily toilet
cleaning and chicken chores. I know this comes up every
once in a while, but I do think part of the reason they're
marginalized by their mother -- consciously or not -- is
because they resemble their dad.
That photo of Alexis in the alligator space that KIAT posted above has Kate looking on positively dotingly. Maybe instead of elocution lessons she's been taking some acting instruction. We know that face doesn't come naturally to her when she's contemplating the children.
Aw. Poor Megyn! She hasn't had a vacation in six, count 'em six months. Perhaps she should live in the real world.
"MEGYN KELLY, FOX NEWS HOST: It's been an interesting week. A long six months, without a vacation for yours truly, do you know that? It's been six months since I've had a vacation. Just ask my assistant. So I'll be taking the next week and a half off, spending some time with my husband and my kids, trying to relax. The big challenge is trying to put down the Electronica and unplug it. Can you do it? When you go on vacation, I am going to try to look at my little one's faces and go for bike rides and play at the beach and not look at you. And when I see you back here on the 24th, we'll pick it all up again. Have a great week. See you soon. "
I know this comes up every
once in a while, but I do think part of the reason they're
marginalized by their mother -- consciously or not -- is
because they resemble their dad. (Flimsy, 78)...
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True, especially Collin. But Mady looks a heck of a lot like Jon, too. I have to laugh at the sheeple who say that she looks so much like Kate! On what planet?
Megyn should take a vacation and rethink how she's becoming the story, not reporting the story anymore.
https://instagram.com/p/6P28KXsDr4/
Is that Alexis? I thought it was Leah. I need new reading glasses.
Tucker's Mom said... 82
Megyn should take a vacation and rethink how she's becoming the story, not reporting the story anymore.
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Was this vacation her decision, or did some of the suits at Fox strongly 'suggest' that she go away for awhile?
Speaking of vacations, will The Gladys be back tonight? Her vacation always seem to coincide with Kate's.
I just saw a commercial for Leah Remini ' s show for next week and Toby from Dancing with the Stars is visiting her at her house.
Looks like Kate is at the Reading Miranda sings concert. Someone tweeted about sitting next to her, shortly after tweeting about being at Miranda Sings. There's a picture, but it seems to be posted upside down, so I can't really make it out.
By the way, I recently read that Johnny Weir will be doing a skating show in Reading. Think Kate will tweet him for tickets?
Sorry, Tony.
I love how the twins have Kate so wrapped around their fingers that they don't miss any concert their little hearts desire.
Who called Miranda Sings!? And is that Mady in the foreground?
@abbieeeeexo: That moment when you are sitting next to Kate Gosselin 😂😂😂 http://t.co/TYrO3UQzJf
Who called Miranda Sings!? And is that Mady in the foreground?
@abbieeeeexo: That moment when you are sitting next to Kate Gosselin ������ http://t.co/TYrO3UQzJf
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And there of course is good ol' Ratclaws sitting right next to TFW. There must be hundreds, no, thousands of snipers at a Miranda Sings concert just waiting for Kate. Gaaaah.
And there of course is good ol' Ratclaws sitting right next to TFW. There must be hundreds, no, thousands of snipers at a Miranda Sings concert just waiting for Kate. Gaaaah.
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I could never have a marriage like that. Steve spends more time with Kate's family than his own. A long vacation and he sticks around for a stupid concert in Reading?
Like Kate can't manage to navigate her way to Reading with the twins?
Come on!
Math Girl...86
By the way, I recently read that Johnny Weir will be doing a skating show in Reading. Think Kate will tweet him for tickets?
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He was just over here at the Barnstormers game, throwing out the first pitch. I didn't notice Kate there, though! lol!
I love how the twins have Kate so wrapped around their fingers that they don't miss any concert their little hearts desire.
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If my kid takes to me like they do her there would be no concerts. But here I am with mine waiting for billy to take the stage
Like Kate can't manage to navigate her way to Reading with the twins?
Come on!
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She would never be able to figure out where to park at that venue. It would be much too stressful for her.
Oh Lord, Kate is wearing a MirandaSings t-shirt. How old is she again? The other girls in the picture are wearing VIP passes. I wonder if Kate had VIP passes too, although she's not wearing one. That's probably how those girls met her at the VIP meet and greet.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMVGpolWIAA0DyM.jpg:large
I was the one who predicted that Kate would tweet @MirandaSings about being at the concert. She hasn't tweeted yet, but the night is still young.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMVGpolWIAA0DyM.jpg:large
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Jeebus, fillers? Allergic reaction to shellfish?
I spoke too soon. Kate just tweeted:
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 2m2 minutes ago
Hey @MirandaSings @ColleenB123 Cara, Mady and I L💋VED #MirandaCampReading How ‘bout summer camp daily for my PLUS 8?😍
https://twitter.com/Kateplusmy8/status/631991283297452032
She is so predictable.
The girl in the foreground sitting next to THE BODYGUARD (lol) isn't Mady, I don't think. I will bet M and C are in front of K that is why she's leaning forward prob talking to them.
Idk....why can't she let the go w their friends to something like this without her. ugghhh.
I notice Kate told Miranda that she, Mady and Cara loved the concert but what about Stevie? Didn't he enjoy it too? And what no front row seating? Oh the horrors of it all! I will never understand why a grown woman can not get herself and her two teenage daughters to a concert on her own. Jon was right when he said he had to be the one to guide her through an airport etc. She is pathetic.
Idk....why can't she let the go w their friends to something like this without her. ugghhh.
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I wouldn't let 14-year-olds go to a concert like this in Reading without an adult with them, but that's just me.
OT: Thank you to whoever recommended "Bloodline" on Netflix! Can't stop watching it - totally binge-worthy.
I spoke too soon. Kate just tweeted:
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Where's Milo? She has an hour and a half to get on Twitter before LOM shuts her down.
Just think, Mady and Cara had to trudge through all of that beach sand and high heat for several days to be able to go to a Miranda Sings concert. That is Steve there with TFW but why does his face look so bloated?
I feel bad for Gina and their boys. Did she and Steve divorce, or are they still married, but in name only. TFW and TFM have been together now for almost 8 or 9 years.
I wouldn't let 14-year-olds go to a concert like this in Reading without an adult with them, but that's just me.
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I don't know what Reading is like. So I will take your word for it.
The twins are almost 15, I'm just going by my experience w my daughters at that age. I'd drop them off ..go,to,dinner or shop or something and be back at the arena outside before,the show was over waiting for them. They had phones, and they were with a group.
Those aren't VIP passes. They are just your regular backstage passes (not even all-access from what I can see) that, depending on where you purchased the tickets, are part of a meet and greet package deal. Many times though, depending if the performer is doing a "rush" or not, fans are really disappointed because they never get to see the celebrity unless they go backstage before the show rather than after.
TFW didn't say boo to her fans for more than a week, but suddenly
found the energy to tweet when it was to suck up to a celebrity?
What a pal.
Just looked at that Miranda concert photo. Jiminy Christmas, you NEVER, EVER see Kate smile THAT big around her kids!! It just gets me everytime I see it!!
Just think, Mady and Cara had to trudge through all of that beach sand and high heat for several days to be able to go to a Miranda Sings concert. That is Steve there with TFW but why does his face look so bloated?
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The Miranda concert smells like a bribe. Smile and nod for filming kids, or you can't see Miranda.
Tucker's Mom said... 91
I could never have a marriage like that. Steve spends more time with Kate's family than his own. A long vacation and he sticks around for a stupid concert in Reading?
Like Kate can't manage to navigate her way to Reading with the twins?
Come on!
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Kate and the monkey are making bigger asses of themselves by not admitting the boardroom is the bedroom. It's not even worthwhile snarking on anymore. So they're a couple. Whoop di doo and big surprise.
Yawn.
Um why is this twitter picture completely upside down.
Haha Megyn's going on "vacation" eh? That's hilarious.
Just ask my assistant.
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"My assistant"? Wow, she has it real rough. Girl, take a VACATION.
Is she being facetious?
That is Steve there with TFW but why does his face look so bloated?
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Too much blowfish at the seafood restaurants in Florida?
I don't know what Reading is like. So I will take your word for it.
The twins are almost 15, I'm just going by my experience w my daughters at that age. I'd drop them off ..go,to,dinner or shop or something and be back at the arena outside before,the show was over waiting for them. They had phones, and they were with a group.
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It isn't a place where you can be back before it's over and wait for them in your car. There is no place to wait, security would make you leave, and they'd never find you in all of that traffic. It's not in a good part of the city. I guess it all depends on how much of a Mama Grizzly one is. I wouldn't do it, but that's the way I am! ;)
Sandylove said... 108
Just looked at that Miranda concert photo. Jiminy Christmas, you NEVER, EVER see Kate smile THAT big around her kids!! It just gets me everytime I see it!!
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Yeah it looks like she just got a huge narc supply from them. She's bursting at the seams.
She needs to cut at least six to eight inches off that fried blond mess on her head. It looks terrible.
"My assistant"? Wow, she has it real rough. Girl, take a VACATION.
Is she being facetious?
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She only has one assistant? Perhaps when she returns from her much-needed vacation, she can meet with the execs, explain how over-worked she is, and request an assistant for the assistant!
She only has one assistant? Perhaps when she returns from her much-needed vacation, she can meet with the execs, explain how over-worked she is, and request an assistant for the assistant!
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Somebody please send that little message Megyn sent out to that humble brag account. Lol, hilarious.
Kate and the monkey are making bigger asses of themselves by not admitting the boardroom is the bedroom. It's not even worthwhile snarking on anymore. So they're a couple. Whoop di doo and big surprise.
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You'd think after spending so much time with her, that boardroom would become a boredroom instead of a bedroom.
Somebody please send that little message Megyn sent out to that humble brag account. Lol, hilarious.
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So does the one assistant get to go on vacation, too, or must she wait a full year before taking her vacation? She has to be as over-worked at Megyn.
Um why is this twitter picture completely upside down.
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It looks right side up to me. You hitting the Rumspringa again, admin? Just kidding...
Well, I might as well confess: I am not really FlimsyFlamsy.
I am FlimsyFlamsy's assitant's assistant. You see, FF (as those
of us who are close to her call her) is a very busy gal. So busy
that even her assistant doesn't have time for idle blog chitchat.
So it's up to me to keep her name in the public eye with these
witty posts. And every night when I put my head down on the
pillow, I hope that I've served FF, and her busy assistant. well.
It may be a crazy life, but it's R life!
I have to laugh at the teenyboppers going nuts over Miranda. Were we that silly when we were that age?
Admin, totally agree with your #33 post!
Why does Kate's hair always looks like she just rolled out of bed?! She needs a new hair stylist stat! I realize she is trying to look younger but come on girl! And great point that she couldn't tweet to any of her bff tweeties while filming in Destin but when she needs to kiss up to a "celeb" she has plenty of time. And we all know how she hates having her pictures taken with fans unless forced to. Smile pretty now with your fans so you can get people to watch your lame, boring show! Oh my is her desperation showing!
Omg the comments on Megyn's vacation message are hysterical. Everyone thinks this is code for she's fired.
http://nation.foxnews.com/2015/08/13/r-r-megyn-kelly
I flipping love the internet.
Well, I might as well confess: I am not really FlimsyFlamsy.
I am FlimsyFlamsy's assitant's assistant.
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We should all change our names tomorrow and just post as our assistants.
Signed, Assistant to the Admin
Signed, Assistant to the Admin
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Is this the same as the pool girl?
Omg the comments on Megyn's vacation message are hysterical. Everyone thinks this is code for she's fired.
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I think something's up. I don't know what, but this sudden vacation sounds a bit fishy. I wonder if Kelly wrote her departure message, or if her one and only assistant did it. What poorly worded humble bragging.
Good evening to all the ladies and gents that hang out above and under the porch of this veranda, swapping personal recipes of food, family life and just about anything that might seem to be of importance at the time. We have laughed, we have cried, we have argued and, at times, said some very hurtful things. For the most part though, it usually gets resolved with ownership, restraint of saying hurtful personal comments and moving on.
Admin. has set a few simple rules that if followed properly it allows a person to feel safe when they post those things you wish you could say but know when you do, the hits just keep on coming. lol
The last few threads I have not read very many of the comments. It made me sooo uncomfortable. I have tried to post comments but found that any way I tried to say it, I knew that I would probably get bombarded. My views and beliefs fall on the total opposite side of what so many have said are their biggest, greatest, pick your adjective, annoyances about fundamentalists.
I have not come to this blog to make enemies or convert anyone to how I believe. That's God's job. I have shared some of my views/beliefs before because it fit what was going on at the time, not to convert but encourage. One or so had something to say but like I said above, it got worked out and moved on.
After a lot of thought I have decided, rather than allowing my feelings to turn into anything negative towards so many lovely and funny people here, I will move on from this blog. I know, it's probably not such a great loss, lol. I don't want to change who I am or what I believe and it's not fair to ask you to change your views, so it's the best solution for now. Take care and be careful under the veranda. I'm might sneak a peek to make sure your all still there.
I kind of wonder if Megyn meant she hadn't had a day OFF or a weekend off in six months. That I get what with her rising stardom.
But it came out I haven't had a *vacation* in six months. That's just a ridiculous thing to say. It is hard to believe she's that out of touch. It's annoying when this sort of thing happens. All it does is give ammunition to those who think Republicans have no idea how the every-man lives.
I think something's up. I don't know what, but this sudden vacation sounds a bit fishy.
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Speculation on the comments on Foxnews, which are so fun to read, is that Trump worked out a deal with Foxnews. He will stop dragging their name through the mud and Megyn's, if that make Megyn go away for a little while and make it look like she's being punished somehow. Which is exactly what it looks like. Trump is just manipulative enough to work something like this out, and come out on top every darn time.
Njay, I for one am very sorry the fundamentalist conversation made up uncomfortable. I probably generalize too much. You should know I go to church regularly, and I worship regularly with those who consider themselves "born agains." My experience is that most Christians are not like the Duggars or the Busby's. I think when most of us talk about their brand of religion, we know that there are many people who have similar beliefs who are not like them. I don't know if that solves anything for you, but I wanted to put that out there.
I thought of something. Why didn't Mady and Cara pose with their mother and the teenage girls? Wow. She really does look silly in that Miranda t-shirt and that big smile with people who are way less than half her age!
Signed,
Robin, assistant to redbird
redbird said... 134
I thought of something. Why didn't Mady and Cara pose with their mother and the teenage girls? Wow. She really does look silly in that Miranda t-shirt and that big smile with people who are way less than half her age!
Signed,
Robin, assistant to redbird
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Kate's biggest fan base has morphed from Evangelical adults to teen girls. There are a few women and moms who are delusional enough to think she does it all, but it's mostly teens who want to be just like her when they grow up.
After a lot of thought I have decided, rather than allowing my feelings to turn into anything negative towards so many lovely and funny people here, I will move on from this blog. I know, it's probably not such a great loss, lol.
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Oh, no, njay, it would be a big loss! You're a regular name here. I know sometimes, opinions her can get under my skin or rub me the wrong way personally.
Sometimes, it's good to step back and I hope you come back after a little break!
And sorry if I've been one of those bashing "born agains". I don't think all Christians are like the Duggars and as a Catholic, know what it's like to be the target of derision.
I should be more sensitive.
All This Is That said... 124
I have to laugh at the teenyboppers going nuts over Miranda. Were we that silly when we were that age?
August 13, 2015 at 8:15 PM
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I was going to rock concerts at the Spectrum at that age.
The Miranda concert looks like The Wiggles.
Admin, does this mean your Adminion is posting for you?
J.P. For P.J.
The Miranda concert smells like a bribe. Smile and nod for filming kids, or you can't see Miranda.
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I think the vacation footage is geared towards capturing the "littles". A water and gator parks don't seem up the twin's alley.
The beach, maybe, but they were roped off like a zoo exhibit.
Kate can't go anywhere on vacation with that huge crew and entourage without a cell phone photo frenzy. She richly deserves it, but her kids don't.
The Miranda concert smells like a bribe. Smile and nod for filming kids, or you can't see Miranda
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I totally agree. Last year when they were filming the spring break episode in March 2014, she took them to a Demi Lovato concert. I also think bringing their friend Marley on their vacations and having her appear in other episodes(like the birthday episode) is another form of bribe.
Remember when Kate spoke about finding your kids' "currency". I think the twins have found hers instead.
Kate is a _____(fill in the blank)
Asst. to Kate is a twit
Did any of TFW's twitter regulars jump on last night after she
posted the concert picture? From now on, I don't think I'm
going to joke about her 6 fans, because I think it's dwindled
down to 5 (*waves to Dwindle, if she's still reading here*).
I suspect fewer and fewer of TFW's fans are able to relate
to her lifestyle. It's almost time for her to be in full-tilt panic
mode before school starts (fabricated for sympathy, most
likely), and one or two of those fans might be thinking...
hmmm...weren't you just on vacation, and then out late
at a concert? Didn't you know when school was going to
start? If she is truly as unprepared for things as she claims
to be -- Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, etc. -- then she
is not the organized supermom she's attempted to build
a franchise on. Mr. Coupon Cabin nailed it - she's not
authentic.
njay, respectfully, what you read as criticism of fundamentalist beliefs, I read as criticism of the utter hypocrisy practiced by specific and named families.
The fundamentalist Christians that I know and respect do not practice the gospel of "gimme".
I am going to guess that there have been conversations here that at times have made many of us uncomfortable - at least it has happened to me.
That said, I too hope you will return after a break.
Rhymes
(my assistant is sleeping in)
Rhymes, I think that is a fair assessment. I really don't care what the Duggars believe as long as they don't hurt others. I don't even care if they want to think certain people are evil or sinful. The problem for me is when they cross that line to where their beliefs are hurting others. I think they crossed that line both with how they mishandled Josh, and with their political activism against certain groups. Otherwise, I don't have a problem with them just going and living their life down there however they want.
Auntie Ann, someone derives a comment of the day sparkly crown, if you can tear yourself away from the keg, that is
You'd think after spending so much time with her, that boardroom would become a boredroom instead of a bedroom.
I do not have han assistant, but my furby will be posting for mfranky/furby/stripe
I've looked through the pictures at #mirandacampreading and didn't see any pictures of TFW or her kids posing with Miranda. Wasn't TFW's assistant able to grift meet & greet VIP passes? TFW posted a picture of her (probably) grifted seats so I assume she'd post a picture had they met Miranda/Colleen using the same hatch tag. It looked like people of all ages were at this and seemed to enjoy it. Many parents there with their kids. Additionally, Miranda brings audience members up on stage during the show. I guess TFW's assistant wasn't able to grift that either.
NJGal's Ass istant
The tweeter who posted the group shot of Kate and a bunch of girls(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMVGpolWIAA0DyM.jpg) was asked why Cara and Mady weren't in the picture. She replied:
xxx @xxxxx · 12m12 minutes ago
@xxxxx@Kateplusmy8 They were off to the side and no one really went up to them...surprisingly not many people went up to Kate
But...but..but...I thought the locals loved her!!!
Kate's back to tweeting:
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 3m3 minutes ago
Home from a long trip in the 🌞 and the sand with kids.We had a BLAST & are sun kissed and happy! Now..time 2 unpack! #TheOnlyPartIHate ☀️🐬🐟🌴
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 2m2 minutes ago
@MegEHarris YES! Lugging luggage2empty&put away. I *tried* 2 wash everything before we re packed to come home.. Now back to school reality!😱
And here come the "woe is me" tweets about back to school:
Krissy @MaddieBurnsie · 1m1 minute ago
@Kateplusmy8 unpacking and then getting the kids and myself ready for school. I start sept 2. The boys August 31 😂😂😂
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 1m1 minute ago
@MaddieBurnsie We start before that... I’m dreading it like you wouldn’t believe! :(
Denise @Mydmaxx · 3m3 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 Welcome home! We missed you! Not only unpacking but I'll bet it's time to get ready for school stuff too! Oh boy! 😁
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 2m2 minutes ago
@Mydmaxx I dread it as much as turning that ‘scary number’--not kidding! I love having my kids home for the summer! No pressure/summer daze!
She makes it sound like they've been lolling around doing nothing, when they've been filming since the middle of July.
She did, sort of, acknowledge that they filmed their vacation:
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 18m18 minutes ago
@CarleneMarie_1 I agree! It’s almost sweeter to end w a sunny tan ..Carries us thru the dreaded winter!Can’t wait to show u guys r fun!😉
Some of her tweety girlfriends are back tweeting with her, except for Milo. Wonder how long it will take her to show up?
xxx @xxxxx · 12m12 minutes ago
@xxxxx@Kateplusmy8 They were off to the side and no one really went up to them...surprisingly not many people went up to Kate
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Love the unvarnished candor!
I'm glad not many giggle girls went gaga over Kate- would be mortifying to me as their kid!
So, did the twins get a meet and greet with Miranda? Hope so.
What the hell is there to do to get these kids ready for school? Is it THAT bad?
Didn't they already film all the back-to-school shopping at the mall?
This woman is MISERABLE when she's not on vacation and has to do the humdrum tasks of daily life that we ALL have to do.
I can't imagine being so maudlin.
It's just not my nature.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 32m32 minutes ago
@poorbabi A day long?Don’t tell any1 but I’ll have suitcases in entryway til Sept! SO much2deal w upon return..I’ve mellowed.Can you tell?:)
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Nope, you're the same slob you've always been and if your kids can't empty their own suitcases and put them away (and put their dirty clothes in the laundry), then you've really got some lazy, entitled, irresponsible, helpless, hapless young human beings on your hands.
How can the kids' vacation be "no pressure summer daze" when they've been filming like there's no tomorrow?
I can't believe her foolish fans fall for this every time.
Those kids have been working all summer long.
My assistant unpacks my bags.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 55m55 minutes ago
@MrsMelon35 yay! Glad to know we made it to the UK somehow!😉Still ‘owe’ my kids a trip there since I won’t let them go on school trips lol!
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What is she talking about? Does the school her kids attend take the students to the UK?
Ass-istant to Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 152
My assistant unpacks my bags.
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Me too! What a coincidence!
DH and I just got back from a family vacation to Cabo. We were going to bring our Flying Monkey, but he just doesn't fit in our carry on ;-)
Seriously, tho, we had maid service and the only laundry we had was what we wore when we walked back in our door.
It was very, very nice.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 ·
@Mydmaxx I dread it as much as turning that ‘scary number’--not kidding! I love having my kids home for the summer! No pressure/summer daze!
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Dreading it? Why? Because she has to get up at five-fuckity thirty in the morning but can crawl back between the sheets an hour later? Poor baby. Her kids are clothed and school fees are all paid courtesy of TLC. She has three vehicles and plenty of money to put food on the table and a huge roof over her family's heads. What's to dread?
There are parents out there who can't put new shoes on their kids' feet or buy them a new brand name backpack. They couldn't afford a one-week vacation this summer to a campground leave alone three or four vacations lolling on beaches and getting 'kissed by the sun'. They were out there working HONEST jobs to keep their families fed and housed. They didn't lie to the public, cheat people out of their money or grift their way into millions so they could live a hollywood-style life.
And here is Kate back again, moaning and complaining, dreading the return to school. Her entitlement issues go far beyond an insult to working class people. She is an abhorrently greedy pig of a woman who takes pleasure in flaunting her ill-gotten gains. I'll bet the farm she has never so much as thrown a can of soup into the food-bank bin on the way out of the grocery store.
So, for any of you moms that dropped your kid(s) off at a concert- did you yell after them, "Don't do drugs!"?
("Almost Famous" is one of my all-time favorite movies!)
AuntieAnn (#157), thanks for saying everything I'm thinking. Or
thanks to your assistant -- whoever wrote that fabulous post!
TFW continues to try to pull the wool over the already wooly
eyes of her sheeple by perpetuating the illusion that she does
it all alone. Who out there believes she came home alone
with her 8 kids, plunked down her bags, and said, "Whoo
boy, I've got a lot to do!" She has HELP, fools.
Oh, and as for her "SummerDaze" nonsense, let's try to apply
a little logic here, folks. TFW's "job" is TV personality, right?
She's lauded for WORKING to keep her children fed and clothed
and going to a great school. When she takes a trip that TLC
films, she's WORKING, right? Then doesn't it stand to reason
that when her minor children are being filmed, that they are
WORKING as well? So her kids go to school 5 days a week,
and then WORK during their summer break? How is that fair?
That "wandering in and out of frame" comment from when they
were toddlers simply does not apply anymore. I predict at
least one of those kids will grab a book deal as soon as they
are of legal age. And I suspect things are even worse than
we suspect.
Assistant to Admin said...
The problem for me is when they cross that line to where their beliefs are hurting others.
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100% agree with this. Isn't Live and let Live part of the Fundamentalist doctrine? Where it hurts people is when beliefs bleed into the legal system, depriving others of their rights and choice (gay marriage, abortion, legalization of marijuana). They are free not to exercise those rights. Everyone else would like that same freedom.
Njay, I hope you will reconsider.
Tucker's Mom said... 152
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 32m32 minutes ago
@poorbabi A day long?Don’t tell any1 but I’ll have suitcases in entryway til Sept! SO much2deal w upon return..I’ve mellowed.Can you tell?:)
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Nope, you're the same slob you've always been and if your kids can't empty their own suitcases and put them away (and put their dirty clothes in the laundry), then you've really got some lazy, entitled, irresponsible, helpless, hapless young human beings on your h
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Maybe the nanny's on her own vacay and won't be back until Sept!
Lol ( after all, someone had to feed the critters while the kids were working to support dear ol' mom!
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 55m55 minutes ago
@MrsMelon35 yay! Glad to know we made it to the UK somehow!��Still ‘owe’ my kids a trip there since I won’t let them go on school trips lol!
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What is she talking about? Does the school her kids attend take the students to the UK?
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I'm sure they do but I'm surprised if it's before middle school. She owes her kids a trip to UK? Talk about the problems of the 1%!
Tucker's Mom said... 152
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 32m32 minutes ago
@poorbabi A day long?Don’t tell any1 but I’ll have suitcases in entryway til Sept! SO much2deal w upon return..I’ve mellowed.Can you tell?:)
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Nope, you're the same slob you've always been and if your kids can't empty their own suitcases and put them away (and put their dirty clothes in the laundry), then you've really got some lazy, entitled, irresponsible, helpless, hapless young human beings on your h
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Our public (horrors!) school offers school sponsored trips abroad for high school students; our younger grades have opportunities as well, but to historical locations (Washington D.C. is popular).
I guess she won't let her kids avail themselves of these opportunities because she's a control freak, she thinks someone might snap a pic, and most importantly, it's travel without a paycheck.
I guess when the kids get older she'll demand TLC send the entire family abroad because they sacrificed each summer to run in and out in front of the cameras.
Kate's always got a plan.
Why won't she "let them" go on school trips???? They are 11 and 14! That's exactly the sort of trips they SHOULD be going on.
W....T....F??
FlimsyFlamsy said... 159
AuntieAnn (#157), thanks for saying everything I'm thinking. Or
thanks to your assistant -- whoever wrote that fabulous post!
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Thanks Flimsy. It 'twas my agent's accountant's assistant :)
I don't know who infuriates me more -- Kate or the sheep who buy into her story.
I am applying for the position of assistant to Auntie or Flimsy.
Dmasy - You're hired!!
Why won't she let them go on school trips? Is she afraid they'll run away? Or maybe they'll get to see what the rest of their schoolmates experience? Stevie doesn't protect them now! These kids are doomed.
Dmasy, the ostrich never fails to crack me up (but i do miss your bottle of vinegar!)
School sponsored trips aren't an issue for the 1%, but Kare's gotta have those moneymakers at home during the summer for her spa money!
It's a shame the kids can't participate in summer sports or camps.
NOT THESE KIDS!
AuntieAnn (#168), sheesh, I walk away from the computer for
10 minutes and you stole my potential assistant! Can I sue?
Dmasy, if things don't work out with AA, gimme a jingle!
I think it would be very valuable for the G kids to go on
"mediocre" school trips. You know, the kind that aren't
filmed. Where you have to wait on line (in line?) with
the great unwashed. Where you might be disappointed
when you arrive and find an exhibit or ride closed to the
public, because some ding-a-ling is there shooting a
TV show with her family.
I'm sure Kate will invoke some type of fear that the children will be harmed on school trips without her. But the fact is this trips would be perfect for the children. It would be great for them to travel abroad without cameras and film crews. Kate won't do that because there's no paycheck for her involved and let's face it, there's no HER involved.
Why can't Kate Pay Steve to accompany the children on a trip abroad?
Flimsy, perhaps we can work together on this if Dmasy is willing to help us both deal with our hectic schedules. Maybe an odd day/even day sort of arrangement?
Why won't she let them go on school trips? 169
$$$$$$$$$$. Outgoing instead of incoming.
Spent on the kids, not Katie. Never mind that they earned it.
Still ‘owe’ my kids a trip there since I won’t let them go on school trips lol!
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What she's really saying is if she can't go, no one's going on a trip without her. She does it to her kids all the time, but they aren't allowed? Maybe they'd like to ditch her the way she ditches them whenever the opportunity arises for her to take an "alone time" vacay with Steve.
AuntieAnn (#174) that won't work. All of FlimsyFlamsy's
days are odd.
-FlimsyFlamsy's pilates coach
It's not a money issue (approx 3$5k) for these trips, it's a control issue for their mother.
Why send them on a school trip with teachers and friends to Spain when instead they can hand out dirty pizza through a window?
Instead of seeing the Grand Canyon, spend your time on the tour bus with hired help? Go to your fuckety millionth beach vacay so mommy can show off her tatas and talons?
Hey, their bodyguard has an accent and is from a foreign country, how's that for getting 'culterized?'
And hell, how are the kids supposed to get jobs to save for their first cars if they are constantly running in and out in front of the cameras??
From what I gather, kids at that school have their choice of European trips (educational, of course) when they get to the upper school. They may have to be 16 to go. And as someone just commented on her Twitter, Kate saying she "owes" them a European trip is because she'll never allow them to go without her (oh how jealous she would be) AND she would never deign to PAY for it herself.
She doesn't just deprive (rob) the children of the educational experience of school trips, she deprives them of the social interaction of travelling with school mates. At eleven and fourteen years of age, they should be allowed to travel individually with their classmates who are supervised by teachers and parents (other than her).
I wouldn't put it past her to suggest to TLC that they film such a trip with her as the volunteer 'parent' (not that I think the school would go for it). She (and the children) don't 'do' travel unless they are indulged and it is an all expense paid 'working' vacation.
I'm sure Cara and Mady were humiliated by her wearing that venue inspired shirt she wore last night - I know my daughters would be if I pulled such a stunt.
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I just don't get it. All of Kate's kids are old enough to unpack their own suitcases and help with the laundry. She has 8 helpers! And they already did their back to school shopping before they went to Destin. These fans are pretty dense if they buy this poor, overworked Kate routine. Oh, wait......
The utter blitheness of stating that she won't let her kids go on school trips demonstrates how little she cares about their development.
The comment about "owing" them a trip to the UK is katespeak for "hey TLC".
I wish Paul Petersen would read that tweet where TFW openly
admits to not allowing her children on school trips. And that
"lol" at the end of it sure didn't make it any funnier to me.
don't forget, those kids weren't going to New York City without TLC paying for it.
I think the suitcase in the entryway comment is katespeak for her bags are packed and she's ready to take off at a moments notice. After all, she does need a vacation from her vacation with the kids.
If TLC doesn't pay the kids don't play and that's why they can't go on school trips. The money would come directly out of her (their) pocket.
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njay - I understand your need for a break. But I hope you will return. I enjoy everyone's contributions, even if I don't always agree with them. I would miss you.
Sincerely yours,
Don't Call Me Crazy, sane assistant to Call Me Crazy
Pardon the OT:
Someone (Ex-Nurse maybe) recently posted a link to a site they said was helpful in determining when it was time to let their pet go. If anyone has that link, could you kindly post it for me?
Kelly or her assistant should have said.
"Summer is flying by so fast, and I look forward to spending some time with my family. Please enjoy what is left of your warm, sunshine days, and I'll see you all when I return."
Simple and to the point with no humble bragging!
"If TLC doesn't pay the kids don't play and that's why they can't go on school trips. The money would come directly out of her (their) pocket. "
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The cost of local school trips for younger kids is built into the tuition, so if she is taking money out of their trust for tuition, then they are paying for school trips but are not allowed to go. I have no idea why she won't let them go on trips. They are well supervised, and she can volunteer as a chaperone if she doesn't feel comfortable in allowing the younger ones to go without her. There might not be room on the bus for her, but she has the option of driving herself and meeting the group at its destination.
Upper School kids have the opportunity to go on more extensive trips, which involve cultural studies in foreign countries. There is a cost for this. For seniors there is Model United Nations (MUN) in the Netherlands. The school is one of only six in the country that is annually invited to participate in this educational experience. Of course there are fees for this, and if she really wanted to go, she'd have to pay her own way, but she certainly could attend with them.
At least she won't have to gripe about the cost of uniforms for the twins this year!
That's just awful ....eighth grade was 5 days in Washington DC for my girls. They loved it! First trip away w/out us. In high school my younger daughter had the opportunity to go to France , what a life changing experience it was. I've never been to to France ! Haha!
She really makes me dislike her even more and more ...I didn't think it was possible.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 2m2 minutes ago
@MegEHarris YES! Lugging luggage2empty&put away. I *tried* 2 wash everything before we re packed to come home.. Now back to school reality!��
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Boy, she's really losing her touch. She couldn't suck the TLC interns into having all the laundry washed, dried and folded for her return home? TLC really has her by the short and curlies and there's nothing she can do about it. She's no longer calling the shots.
I really think this last little flurry of filming will be it. Too much has happened at TLC recently, and they were desperate to get something to air. She's done. And I'm betting the next round of ratings will prove it.
Admin, don't let the drive-bys tell you this blog is dying. I've been trying to keep up all week and there are more than 1000 comments, again. Try doing that on an IPad, it's not easy. Keep up the great work.
Why send them on a school trip with teachers and friends to Spain when instead they can hand out dirty pizza through a window?
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Aggie -- the younger ones can't go on a trip to Spain or anywhere abroad. Those trips are just for kids in the upper grades. I wonder if she will let them go to Williamsburg (three days) when they get to 7th grade. I bet not. Or she may send TFM along. He can sleep in the hall, ratclaws extended, guarding their hotel room door.
Has anyone asked Kate where Collin will be going to school?
handinhand said... 187
Pardon the OT:
Someone (Ex-Nurse maybe) recently posted a link to a site they said was helpful in determining when it was time to let their pet go. If anyone has that link, could you kindly post it for me?
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Here's the link.
http://www.ourwonderfulpets.com/katrina/posts/60-how-do-you-measure-quality-of-life
handinhand said... 187
Pardon the OT:
Someone (Ex-Nurse maybe) recently posted a link to a site they said was helpful in determining when it was time to let their pet go. If anyone has that link, could you kindly post it for me?
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If this is for you, {{{big hugs}}}
Jillgee said... 189
That's just awful ....eighth grade was 5 days in Washington DC for my girls. They loved it! First trip away w/out us. In high school my younger daughter had the opportunity to go to France , what a life changing experience it was. I've never been to to France ! Haha!
She really makes me dislike her even more and more ...I didn't think it was possible.
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It's amazing the opportunities to travel that kids get these days. This was unheard of when I went to school. Maybe in college you studied abroad, but never in grade or high school.
I think it's wonderful
I don't think those kids have been allowed to spend time away from their siblings, Kate and the compound ever. Not even for a week of summer camp.
Kate will fly them to the other side of the globe to film, but won't allow them to go on a perfectly safe trip with school for one reason only- she's waiting to score that trip from TLC.
Having the kids already visit the UK or other countries will markedly diminish Kate's chances of getting another such trip green lighted and paid for by TLC.
OT--has anyone read about how Target is removing signs from their toy and children's bedding section that indicate that some are for "boys" and others are for "girls"?
I can't believe the uproar this is causing. People are saying that it shows that Target is supporting the LGBT agenda and are threatening to boycott. Here's a good article about it:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/14/bigots-lose-it-over-target-s-boy-toy-policy.html
I, for one, am glad they are doing it. Why should any toy or children's bedding have to be gender specific?
Reminds me of when Kate refused to get a back pack for one of the girl tups because it wasn't for "girls" or something like that.
P.J. said... 190
I really think this last little flurry of filming will be it. Too much has happened at TLC recently, and they were desperate to get something to air. She's done. And I'm betting the next round of ratings will prove it.
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I hope you are right, but that same statement has been made before. The Tups 10th birthday party had 2.5 million viewers for the first part and dropped 20% to under 2 million the next week. Looked like interest was dropping quickly, but TLC still filmed the five episode specials that aired in January.
Despite the cross-ratings potential from Kate's Celebrity Apprentice appearance, ratings for that set of shows dropped quickly too from 1.8 million down to 1.4 million and we thought she was done, but TLC still filmed the Mother's Day special.
The MD episode ratings dropped even further to 1.2 million but TLC still filmed Kate's 40th birthday getaway to Mexico and the tups 11th birthday.
Those specials tanked and barely got 1 million viewers (and the 3-hour special "Decade of Kate" only drew in 600K) but TLC still filmed the back-to-school shopping, the week-long Destin vacation, and possibly others over the last month.
I hope the ratings decline continues and these specials stay below a million viewers. Even so, I think TLC is out of ideas and will do another set of specials even if viewership drops to 500K. I do hope I'm wrong though.
P.J. said... 190
I really think this last little flurry of filming will be it. Too much has happened at TLC recently, and they were desperate to get something to air. She's done. And I'm betting the next round of ratings will prove it.
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We've been saying this for years, and those darn ashes always keep rising.
Didn't the G kids get criticized for being under-dressed for a fall field trip a few years back - no jackets etc?
KIAT (#195), I think that was A who was told a lizard backpack
wasn't for girls. And am I just imagining this, or was J told that
purple wasn't for boys?
OT--has anyone read about how Target is removing signs from their toy and children's bedding section that indicate that some are for "boys" and others are for "girls"?
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http://www.buzzfeed.com/javiermoreno/a-guy-posed-as-a-target-customer-service-rep-on-facebook-to#.my7kaREMY
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