Jon and Kate Plus 8 official Thread, Part 2!!

[DreaGirl]

It's a reverse mullet!!

Party in the front, business in the back.

 

[ColleenG]

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=117302

Article about Beth !!!!!!!!!

Interesting! It sounds like Beth did most of the writing. I hope she is making at least the same amount of money off the book as Kate is. Wonder why she didn't do any of the bnook promos with Kate? I guess another behind the scenes thing we will never know.

 

[MM27]

I have a comment about the St. Jude Hospital for Jon and Kate PLus 8,


but who is Mike?

If you watch LPBW, Mike is the friend of the family that also coaches the boys' soccer teams. He was the guy that was injured by the trebuce during the pumpkin season. He died a few months back, but they are finally up to that episode. I'm not sure that I would want my family members death on TV but hopefully they will do it more as a tribute. In the commercial, they show Amy going to the hospital, so I expect it to be a highly emotional two episodes. Sorry for getting off J&K


That hotel that the Gosselins stayed at was the same one the Duggars stayed at on Mother's Day. Michelle was honorary duck master that day.

Mady seemed very "pleasant" this episode.

I've said it many times before, but I love Alexis. She is the cutest thing. Did you see that anti GWoP site. They had a blurb about Gymboree making an aldergator purse (in honor of Alexis???)

Honestly, I don't care if Jon and Kate purchased the gifts themselves. I don't care that they "only donated a dollar" and I don't care that they went all the way to Memphis to do their charity work. They did something good for a very worthy cause and they put smiles on the faces of people that probably appreciate some little positives in their lives. If it did nothing else, it brought more attention to the St. Judes hospital. Hopefully they are receiving more donations today because people saw J&K there last night. Can't criticize that.

 

[MichelleVW]

I've said it many times before, but I love Alexis. She is the cutest thing. Did you see that anti GWoP site. They had a blurb about Gymboree making an aldergator purse (in honor of Alexis???)

Honestly, I don't care if Jon and Kate purchased the gifts themselves. I don't care that they "only donated a dollar" and I don't care that they went all the way to Memphis to do their charity work. They did something good for a very worthy cause and they put smiles on the faces of people that probably appreciate some little positives in their lives. If it did nothing else, it brought more attention to the St. Judes hospital. Hopefully they are receiving more donations today because people saw J&K there last night. Can't criticize that.

I agree about Alexis.....she looks like a handful, but omg she is adorable!!!


I'm with you about the donations.....St Jude is an amazing hospital and I don't care why or how they get donations and exposure.

I read the first few comments on the GWOP site and they are so deranged over there....

 

[madge]

I read the first few comments on the GWOP site and they are so deranged over there....

I agree - about this episode. The comments made before the show even aired were what I expected. And really, I shouldn't be surprised about anything I read over there. It's crazy talk.

I mean, sure... I thought it was unnecessary to show them at the Peabody. I'm aware they had to stay somewhere .. but the duck march? BTDT with the Duggars. TLC needs to get a little more original. There were a couple of other things that were slightly irritating - like the comment Kate made about the kids not knowing how to go buy toys at a store. That it isn't something they do. Well... it wasn't that long ago there was an episode where they kids all went to TRU? They seemed to know how to shop then. For the Gosselin kids, the toys come to them. No judgement. It is what it is.

Aside from that? I didn't think it was bad. They went to Memphis - not exactly a family vacation destination, so it isn't like they coupled it with a ski trip or WDW vacation. St. Jude's needs the money - this is the time of the year they push the thanks & giving promotion. Many celebrities & stores participate. Gymboree is one of them, and I'd be willing to bet Kmart is another. A win-win for everyone.

 

[mamamary]

It just so happens that this year my mom said she did not want any Christmas presents. She asked instead if all the kids would just donate to St. Jude's hospital. So I was quite surprised when I sat with my 9 year old to watch the show and see it was about St. Jude's. I explained to her that "Nanny" wants us to help out all those kids this Christmas. It was perfect timing.

 

[OhMari]

Kate made a comment how St. Jude's was the closest children's hospital for them. If they drove, it had to be at least a 8-10 hour drive. Then I saw the van they had. It was the same one they used when they were in NYC.
My dh made the comment, "maybe they are like Nascar Drivers", they fly to their destination, but all their equipment is driven to their location."

 

[Mom2Nick]

Kate made a comment how St. Jude's was the closest children's hospital for them. If they drove, it had to be at least a 8-10 hour drive. Then I saw the van they had. It was the same one they used when they were in NYC.
My dh made the comment, "maybe they are like Nascar Drivers", they fly to their destination, but all their equipment is driven to their location."

CHOP is in Philadelphia. Much closer than St. Jude's.

 

[happygirl]

If you watch LPBW, Mike is the friend of the family that also coaches the boys' soccer teams. He was the guy that was injured by the trebuce during the pumpkin season. He died a few months back, but they are finally up to that episode. I'm not sure that I would want my family members death on TV but hopefully they will do it more as a tribute. In the commercial, they show Amy going to the hospital, so I expect it to be a highly emotional two episodes. Sorry for getting off J&K


That hotel that the Gosselins stayed at was the same one the Duggars stayed at on Mother's Day. Michelle was honorary duck master that day.

Mady seemed very "pleasant" this episode.

I've said it many times before, but I love Alexis. She is the cutest thing. Did you see that anti GWoP site. They had a blurb about Gymboree making an aldergator purse (in honor of Alexis???)

Honestly, I don't care if Jon and Kate purchased the gifts themselves. I don't care that they "only donated a dollar" and I don't care that they went all the way to Memphis to do their charity work. They did something good for a very worthy cause and they put smiles on the faces of people that probably appreciate some little positives in their lives. If it did nothing else, it brought more attention to the St. Judes hospital. Hopefully they are receiving more donations today because people saw J&K there last night. Can't criticize that.

Same hotel chain just different location. They were in Little Rock Arkansas

 

[ChrisAlli]

CHOP is in Philadelphia. Much closer than St. Jude's.

Children's and St. Chris' are closer to them. I know St. Judes is great but what about keeping it local. I guess nationally St. Judes is better known, but I was a little disappointed when she said that.

 

[DreaGirl]

The thing I found strange about the episode is that she said "When we found out we were going to St. Jude's..." What did she mean by that? Shouldn't she have said "When we decided to go to St. Jude's..."

My cousin was a patient at St. Jude's so it is close to my heart.

 

[madge]

The thing I found strange about the episode is that she said "When we found out we were going to St. Jude's..." What did she mean by that? Shouldn't she have said "When we decided to go to St. Jude's..."

My cousin was a patient at St. Jude's so it is close to my heart.

I doubt they chose to go to St. Jude's. Now, I don't mean that in a bashy way. I really don't (see my thoughts on the episode. I thought it was mostly good ) But, I'd say that the show was set up - that either the St. Jude people approached TLC/Figure 8 or vice versa. I believe that's how the show works these days. Not bad or good. That's just the way it is.

 

[madge]

Kate made a comment how St. Jude's was the closest children's hospital for them. If they drove, it had to be at least a 8-10 hour drive. Then I saw the van they had. It was the same one they used when they were in NYC.
My dh made the comment, "maybe they are like Nascar Drivers", they fly to their destination, but all their equipment is driven to their location."

that seems like an odd thing to say - I'm sure there are many Children's Hospitals in the northeast closer than traveling to Memphis.

I live in central Kentucky, and it's 5 hours to Memphis from here - I would imagine a much longer drive from Pennsylvania.

 

[MichelleVW]

I doubt they chose to go to St. Jude's. Now, I don't mean that in a bashy way. I really don't (see my thoughts on the episode. I thought it was mostly good ) But, I'd say that the show was set up - that either the St. Jude people approached TLC/Figure 8 or vice versa. I believe that's how the show works these days. Not bad or good. That's just the way it is.

I'm sure it wasn't their idea either, but like you I don't mean that in a bad way. I think it was a really good show and for a really good cause. I can't imagine having a small child with cancer, that is the stuff of my nightmares and those parents were so positive.

 

[KAMLEM]

Kate made a comment how St. Jude's was the closest children's hospital for them. If they drove, it had to be at least a 8-10 hour drive.

I didn't think she said it was the closest children's hospital, I think she said something like it's the closest hospital that does what they do, meaning they pay for everything and they don't charge the families a dime.

 

[betsywdw]

I have never posted here but really enjoy reading everyone's view on the show. I just have a quick question that maybe was talked about already so I apologize if it was. Does Kate wear any type of retainer or have braces or something? Facially she seems different to me in the more recent shows and I can't figure it out but it seems to be her mouth? Am I crazy? I know this isn't anything big but I was just curious.

Thanks!

 

[MichelleVW]

I didn't think she said it was the closest children's hospital, I think she said something like it's the closest hospital that does what they do, meaning they pay for everything and they don't charge the families a dime.

I thought that was what she meant too....

 

[DreaGirl]

I have never posted here but really enjoy reading everyone's view on the show. I just have a quick question that maybe was talked about already so I apologize if it was. Does Kate wear any type of retainer or have braces or something? Facially she seems different to me in the more recent shows and I can't figure it out but it seems to be her mouth? Am I crazy? I know this isn't anything big but I was just curious.

Thanks!

I've noticed that too. I thought she got veneers or something. Her teeth seem really big for some reason, maybe it is because she is losing weight?

 

[AuntieM03]

The thing I am not liking is the blatant plugs. You know what the commercials are going to be by what they are talking about on the show. As soon as they sat around with their Despereaux book and stuffed animal I knew what was coming. I still watch, but I miss the show that did not seem like a long commercial. I hope they are socking away the money because generally the cuteness factor of kids wear off and that is the only reason I am still watching.

 

[madge]

The thing I am not liking is the blatant plugs. You know what the commercials are going to be by what they are talking about on the show. As soon as they sat around with their Despereaux book and stuffed animal I knew what was coming. I still watch, but I miss the show that did not seem like a long commercial. I hope they are socking away the money because generally the cuteness factor of kids wear off and that is the only reason I am still watching.

I couldn't remember what the other thing was that irritated me - but it was the movie tie-in. This week and last week. That movie had absolutely nothing to do with St. Jude's, except for the books/toys donated to the hospital.