Topic Posted by: MidwestGal
Date Posted: Wed Jul 23 21:21:41 2008
Additional Comments: I haven't been able to find a Message Board for this show like they have for Big World, Little People that airs on TLC. Just curious about how other people perceive (sp) the relationship between Jon and Kate and their kids. In my opinion, Kate talks to Jon like he is either a dog or is 5 years old or younger. It's a good thing that Jon is good-natured and most of the stuff she tells him just rolls off his back. She doesn't even have the grace to be embarrassed (sp) over the way she treats him and talks to him, especially in public. I enjoy the kids, but Mady is a little brat, in my opinion. The way Kate dismisses her temper tantrums makes me wonder if Kate acted like that when she was younger.
Anybody else?
Posted by: Mrs. B. Harris Date posted: Mon Jul 28 17:42:27 2008
Message: I love the show and agree with a lot of what's been said. While I wouldn't necessarily call Jon a doormat and Kate a bitch, I would say she's extremely high maintenance. And she's probably always been like that. So Jon knew what he was getting when he married her. Luckily, he's big enough to allow a lot of what she says to roll off his back. For example, during the toy store incident he told Kate he was embarrassed FOR her because of the way she talked to him. That's how I would have seen it too. Had I been in that store I would have been more critical about the woman who was yelling than the husband she was yelling at.
I get sick of Maddie's tantrums too. She's far too old to stomp her foot, scream and cry when she doesn't get what she wants. But, in Maddie's defense, she has no say in having six little brothers and sisters who attract all of the attention (I'm talking about stares and public curiosity)nor in having cameras in her home filming everything that happens. It would be exhausting for an adult and she is still a little girl. Have you noticed the cameras are never in the twins' room? I don't think that's by accident.
On the positive side, I do admire the way Kate and Jon are raising those kids. They're smart, articulate and the younger children are extremely well disciplined. And when they're not bopping each over over the head, they're really loving to their siblings. Overall, they're doing a good job with the little ones and the twins.
And if I were them I'd take every damn freebie that was offered, including tummy tucks and hair plugs or ski trips to Utah. And I hope TLC is paying them a huge mountain of money.
Posted by: serialmom Date posted: Sun Jul 27 6:32:51 2008
Message:
I've watched quite a few shows. I feel sorry for Jon. Its not funny at all. Once when they were on the couch speaking to the camera Jon was talking and said ''We did it perfect'' She looked at him and said LY, perfectLY.
She would be a controlling b--ch even if she had 1 or 2 kids.
My sister in law had 9, the 8th had Down syndrome. My other SIL had 6 and her husband was killed when the last was a month old. I'd say that was pretty stressful but neither ever ever act like Kate.
The irony is, Jon was happy with just twins but she wanted to try for more. Like I said, I feel sorry for Jon because he is locked in with her for the rest of his life.
Posted by: Angela Date posted: Fri Jul 25 7:55:23 2008
Message: I saw them in June taping a show. What a nice family. I had no idea who they were.
Posted by: Mimi Date posted: Thu Jul 24 17:39:22 2008
Message: I think what we see on this show is Kate's "protected" image. I think she is worse IRL and that to see a totally protected image they would have to cut her out of every scene. I think she goes overboard with the whole not letting the kids get dirty when the play outside. Every time I hear Kate brag about how she takes care of her kids EVERY DAY, I hear Chris Rock in my head saying, "You're SUPPOSED to take care of your kids!! They're YOUR kids! What do you want, a cookie?!"So give her the cookie already! I understand she prefers organic macaroons.
I'm beginning to think that Kate only gets OCD when she can create drama for herself, like airplane germs. It always has to be ALL ABOUT KATE. IMO, Kate never really laughs. I think she has an ‘act laugh’ that involves eyes popping, a gasp, an open mouth and a hand clap as she leans toward—presumably doubled over in merriment. Watch her eyes though.
John is basically a doormat. I think that he is just as complicit in this trainwreck as Kate, but he is just more passive about it. I hate the way Kate talks to him in the confessionals and such. She makes everything seem like his fault. I wish he would grow some balls and not take her crap anymore. He is way too passive for my taste.
I love Mady. She cracks me up, especially since John and Kate have practically made Cara a Saint. We have seen this with Mady several times, she runs from the camera and it follows so she slams a door and is seens as a brat...very sad. What adult would want a camera in their face when they have reached their own meltdows? (which we all have had) TLC isn't responsible for these children, they are making television, it is up to their guardians to protect them. I think the twins do try and get some attention away from the 'tups, especially Mady.
Posted by: Dot Date posted: Thu Jul 24 13:39:34 2008
Message: I do watch Jon & Kate plus 8 from time to time. Part of me admires her for being so organized and keeping it alltogether with so many young children. It kind of makes me chuckle when she says that she wants her children's upbrining to be as normal as possible. I am not sure that being filmed every day is normal, I guess it is the Gosselin's normal. I guess the money from TLC allows Kate to stay home, Jon to work part time and pays for the many trips and activities the family partakes in. I do think that Kate is really high on herself and she is fortunate Jon is so easy going. I also watch Little People Big world, and I really am not a fan of Amy Roloff. I watch the show just to see if Amy has cleaned, or hired someone to clean the mess she calls a house. I do think that TLC should do a cross over episode and have Kate Gosselin tune in Amy Roloff and help her get that house organized.
I suppose it's one of those relationships where they compliment each other but any other man would walk away. Even for a few minutes. I'm glad to see he lets her know. I just watched one of the recap shows (embarrassing moments) and his were the three times (in public) she humiliated him. The HELLOOOOO from across a crowded store or public place is bad enough but then when he comes towards her she tells him to THINK. I really hate it when she talks down about him to the kids. Once he was putting a little boy in time-out and she told the kids to ignore him because he was just being MEAN. Then we see HER putting them in time-out.
I was just thinking they should do an episode where they discuss which of the children have mom or dad's traits. Mady definitely has the BOSSY MOM trait. I understand Kate gets stressed but please. Whenever they act out she says MORE love takes care of that. Sure be loving but let them know (as Jon does) that their actions are not appropriate and a time-out is warranted (at the least). She needs to discipline when they speak out (especially Mady) and not just let them otherwise we're looking towards another reality show The Terrible Eight. Just kidding since most are mild mannered like Jon.
Kate may think Mady is the little leader but she knows her attitude needs pulling in but she doesn't. All that will do is let her pass it on to the little ones. No wonder Cara is considered the quiet one.
Posted by: Tosca Date posted: Wed Jul 23 22:30:43 2008
Message: Love the show and LOVE THE HONESTY. Kate's always said she wasn't going to sugar coat anything. I know I've probably said nasty things to my husband out of frustration and I only had 3 kids, 3 years apart. When he married her, I'm sure he knew of her obsessions with cleanliness and organization. The two of them make a good combination - he is a counterbalance to her, and vice versa. You can see they love each other, and when they are annoyed, they come right and say it. No pussyfootin' around. I think that's healthy. It's just that we're not used to seeing that on tv . And sometimes I see it with Little People, Big World. While she obviously loves him, you can see that his "dreams" get on her nerves and complicate the family's lives constantly. It's what marriage is about.
Posted by: Blinkie Date posted: Wed Jul 23 21:31:08 2008
Message: I love that show, and I agree with everything you wrote. If Jon wasn't so good natured, their relationship would be abusive. Now it's kind of funny.
