Jon and Kate plus 8

Clarissa

Clarissa

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Anyone else sad, tired and sick about hearing of Jon Gosselin cheating on Kate and now vice-versa? I feel so bad for this family. It is already hard enough to live their life, I am quite sure, everyday, but to now both be accused of cheating? I feel so sorry for them - especially Kate. She is the rock of that family. People accuse her of being so mean to Jon - if you really, really sit back and watch the show though you will see she has no choice. He is sort of immature at times. He seems like a nice person, but sort of just - blah. She is with the eight kids 24/7, a lot or most of the time alone. Anyway, I just feel bad for her. I can't imagine how she must feel, seeing those pictures of her husband with that girl...and now being accused of cheating w/ a bodyguard. Give me a break - like she has the time or energy.

Clarissa
 
On one hand, I think if you've put yourself out there ~ like a reality show ~ then this kind of negative attention shouldn't be a big surprise. It's not right to intrude on the more personal side of their marriage, but it's a given in our current culture.

On the other hand, I would hope the show is a decent source of income, which would come in handy when raising 8 kids. Anyone with 8 children, all so little at one time, needs every bit of help he or she can get, so I can understand the decision to go the reality show route despite the pitfalls.

Let's hope the money they make is worth this kind of aggravation. (If that's possible.)
 
She can be snippy with Jon, but I have more concerns with how down right mean she can be to the kids sometimes. Makes me cringe. Granted, I'd probably lose my patience with 8 running around, but still...

Heidi
 
I admit, I've never seen much of the show, just a few clips, but I've heard how she acts toward him on the show. However, I was feeling a little sorry for her... until I read the story in People magazine. I don't know if it was creative editing or what, but she comes across as a totally whiny witch! Now I have the show on my DVR schedule, I'm anxious to see her in action, LOL.
 
WeatherGirl said:
I admit, I've never seen much of the show, just a few clips, but I've heard how she acts toward him on the show. However, I was feeling a little sorry for her... until I read the story in People magazine. I don't know if it was creative editing or what, but she comes across as a totally whiny witch! Now I have the show on my DVR schedule, I'm anxious to see her in action, LOL.
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...And that is the exact reason you see them on the cover of every magazine right now - because the new season is starting up again, and scandal sells. I'm sure you're not the only one who will start watching the show now that they're in the headlines.

Personally, I feel the most sorry for the kids. I loved the old Jon and Kate, when they were just simple people, and they were REAL. Now I just almost feel like, with this season, the reality is going to be gone from this reality show.
 
I think they edit it to make her look really snippy. I think she is just overwhelmed of course. She really does everything for those kids, teaches them well, does activities with them all day (although it may just be for show?). He is a good dad, it seems, but just sort of distant and sometimes selfish and childish. I am not a huge follower either, but I was catching reruns after a Baby Story everyday during my pregnancy for a few months and I got addicted to it... It was just an observation I made about them as a couple. I usually side with her because I think Jon is like a 9th child usually!

Anyway, it is just pretty sad I think.
 
Have to agree with you Clarissa. Besides, I think if most of us were filmed, we would be surprised at the way we come off to others.
 
That's very true. I'd never, ever take part in any kind of reality show. God only knows how I'd appear after some creative editing.
 
No editing required!

LaughingWater said:
That's very true. I'd never, ever take part in any kind of reality show. God only knows how I'd appear after some creative editing.
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It wouldn't take much creative editing for me to look snippy and snappish!

But I so agree: I would never want a TV crew following me around. What a nightmare. Some days I don't even want to let the exterminator in the house!
 
Editing and staging is why I don't watch any reality shows. From the audience rolling their eyes (which very well may have been edited from another part of the show) when Susan Boyle took the stage to the Osbornes staged fights there is very little reality in this type of programing. I had never ever heard of Jon and Kate before this "scandal". I learning that the new season is starting soon I see why it's in the news now. Frankly I couldn't care less about these people.
 
I originally felt for Kate because he made fun of her body,and made hurtful remarks... she was doing SOOO much and getting nutty with the schedule charts etc.....but as time went on...he rose to the occasion,and became a dutiful dad and husband (note I say dutiful,not adoring husband!)...But dang ,she says belittling things to him! Just plain mean!They've had a cook,cleaner for awhile nowand now a nanny,so one can't blame meanness on stress,......and then all the friends disappeared (I liked Jodie)too....

The Hawaii trip was such a bust..the lack of passion and chemistry made it awkward to watch, even my son who is 12 commented on it(he likes colin and joel)-my hubby,fussing loudly about being exposed to the show in the first place commented that he wouldn't be surprised if Jon took off with a hula girl,that there was no love lost between them obviously...yeah,I chuckled imagining it...(or was hubby thinking of hula girls?)

He's acting out bigtime....and did you SEE that bodyguard? He's a hunk,she's lonely and alienated- She makes the time and energy - no question in my mine, and I don't judge her, I'm not in her shoes,it happens alllllllll the time - Jon IS like a big kid,cutie and likeable,but he's rebelling like a teen....and you know what, it IS reality...stuff like that happens in marriages all the time, but their lives are so over the top that's why it makes good voyeuristic tv....personally, I love those kids! The girls are so pretty and bright and cute...the boys are kind of goofy ,clutzy, and adorable....We all get a charge out of them growing up...
God, I scare me, can't believe I'm writing all this about these knuckleheads, and that I TIVO the show!
 
I never saw the Hawaii trips! Like I said, I see older repeats on TLC in the am...I plan to watch more to get the full scoop - I was just judging based on what I know. And I did not see the bodyguard! I'll have to check out the magazines! :)
 
I don't really watch the show, . . . . I have seen it for a few minutes while channel surfing but just got so irritated with both Jon and Kate (mostly Kate-she sounds like a brat). You could kinda see this coming a mile a way, . . . the whole fame thing. By the way doesn't she have a nanny and get help? I mean I could never imagine what it must be like to watch 8 kids, . . having 2 is already hard enough as it is but I really think that the only one to feel sorry for are the kids. They've been forced into the media because their parents decided for them now this whole separation thing, . . will probably make things harder for them.
 
What sealed it for me was the episode where the kids were left with an aunt who gave ALL the kids a piece of gum..not knowing this was kind of stupid to do (unless the producers told her to do it, lol)

When Kate got home, she started finding gum on everything -- including one of the toddler's favorite teddy bear. Kate said "oh great, WHY would you do that...you know you're not supposed to have GUM...well, say goodbye to your teddy bear!!" and she threw it away. One of the older girls was consoling the little boy and said "no, mommy, don't throw it away - that's his favorite bear.." She was hugging the little boy and consoling him while Kate was being a total wench.

I know I'd have been upset too, but hell, get the aunt over there and yell at her. Don't threaten to throw away a kids security blanket. Sheesh.

Heidi
 
Oh, I had forgotten about that episode about the teddy bear or whatever it was! She actually did call and yell at the aunt and I felt bad about that too because I guess she was elderly or something! Kate was a total jerk about that! That was one of the 1st episodes I saw, I had forgotten!
 
dania said:
...And that is the exact reason you see them on the cover of every magazine right now - because the new season is starting up again, and scandal sells. I'm sure you're not the only one who will start watching the show now that they're in the headlines.

Personally, I feel the most sorry for the kids. I loved the old Jon and Kate, when they were just simple people, and they were REAL. Now I just almost feel like, with this season, the reality is going to be gone from this reality show.
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Yup, this is just a bunch of stuff to get people to watch the next season.
 
Clarissa said:
Oh, I had forgotten about that episode about the teddy bear or whatever it was! She actually did call and yell at the aunt and I felt bad about that too because I guess she was elderly or something! Kate was a total jerk about that! That was one of the 1st episodes I saw, I had forgotten!
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No - the aunt was not elderly. Her name is Jodi, and I'd say she's probably around Kate's age. I agree Kate did overreact with the whole gum thing. But, seriously, what was Jodi thinking giving 3 year olds gum?

I've watched the show for a couple of years with my little boy. Him and I both get a kick out of the kids. They're the reason I watch the show - because they remind me alot of my own son and the silly things he does. I've also appreciated some of Jon and Kate's parenting/organizing/disciplining ideas.
But I myself am shocked by the media circus following them right now. It disgusts me the toll that fame has taken on their lives and marriage. And even though right now the focus is on Jon and Kate, the ones who are ultimately going to suffer are the kids. For the sake of ratings, the media has hurt the kids, and that for me is one reason why I may NOT watch the show this season.
 
I like the show, and although Kate can be on the harder side, you have to think about how you would be if you had 8 kids, all the same age. Right? she can't let herself wander for a second because she has to keep those kids 'in line' haha. My sister has 5 kids, 9, 8, 4, 2, and 6 months. And that is a challenge, you need to always be on your toes, and have your routine. Otherwise, everything you have been working on for the last week, say, putting your toys away before you can play outside or whatever, will be ruined. Hope that makes sense. All I'm trying to say is that Kate is just a mom, who is making sure her kids are learning all they can, and I would say that she is doing a good job being a mom of 8 kids, and well, Jon.
 
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