Jon and Kate Plus 8, Official Thread-Part 4

[ClarabelleCowFan]

I'm from Ohio (outside of Cincinnati) and we called everyone Sir or Ma'am. And we used Mr./Mrs./Miss [last name]. My parents would've been appalled if we'd done any differently.

Now, I live in SC and it's more Mr./Mrs./Miss [first name]. I still call everyone Sir or Ma'am and I'm almost 34. It's a habit now.

I was born and raised in SC and it was drilled into us to say Sir or Ma'am. I did the same with my kids. Now that we live in Northern MD (courtesy of the Army) my kids are by far the exception. NONE of the kids up here say it and make fun of my kids for doing so. Adults - especially teachers - LOVE it and always tell me how polite my children are.

I just caught a few minutes of J&K last nite - when do they rerun the new episodes?

 

[Morganpics]

Someone else mentioned earlier, maybe DMRick?, that the comments last night made them cringe. Me, too. Kate practically having a hissy fit that Jon was in "her" kitchen, and she almost couldn't stand it. Parts of the show were really pleasant, especially the kids playing, but the kitchen portion wasn't just commenting back and forth. I thought that there was a lot of backhanded sniping going on, mostly from Kate.

 

[DMRick]

Someone else mentioned earlier, maybe DMRick?, that the comments last night made them cringe. Me, too. Kate practically having a hissy fit that Jon was in "her" kitchen, and she almost couldn't stand it. Parts of the show were really pleasant, especially the kids playing, but the kitchen portion wasn't just commenting back and forth. I thought that there was a lot of backhanded sniping going on, mostly from Kate.

They only made me cringe, because I knew she would be torn apart for saying them. I also knew that Jon could say whatever he wanted and would fare OK LOL! I unfortunately messed up my post when I only meant to add to it, but my husband and I spar like that too in the kitchen. Even worse when I kill plants in the garden. Jon made it clear he doesn't cook, doesn't like to cook and only has one meal he'll cook once in a while. I didn't see a hissy fit. Again, we all see something different when watching the show. I enjoyed it, expecially Emeril with the kids.

 

[Mom2Nick]

I think that totally a regional thing. My children know better than to call any adult by their first name. I still call my parent's friends Mr. and Mrs. ____ and feel very uncomfortable calling adults the same age as my parents by their first name, and I'm 41. When my dad had his business, he called all the adults that were friends of his parents Mr. or Mrs.

Definitley a southern thing.

It's not a southern thing. I was born and raised in NJ and we were taught Mr or Mrs Last Name. One of my father's old friends is a vendor of mine and he asks me to call him Ken and I laugh and tell him I cannot do that. It's Mr. S****. Ditto for my mail lady who used to be my girlscout leader. No matter how much she asks I cannot call her Judy.

 

[DMRick]

Let me try this again. I messed up above when I tried to add to my post.

I'm actually interested in how many think this marriage would have lasted, with or without kids. Although anyone can say whatever they want on this board, maybe a different 'poll' could be taken about how it affects the kids. I'm really interested in just if you (general you) thought this marriage a good one, when we first started watching. We could go back and forth again about how it might affect the kids, the affect the arguing might have on them, what Jon and Kate say to each other in from of the kids, etc, and other's can ask their questions any other way, but I'm really intested in how many of you thought the marriage would last.

Not me. Not from about mid point in the first year. I don't think it can be fixed.

I did just get a note from someone saying that they have been in counseling and that they are giving it anothe try, but the person who sent it, didn't have a reference. If she finds it, I'll pass it on.

 

[momrek06]

I just caught a few minutes of J&K last nite - when do they rerun the new episodes?

8:00 pm
Jon & Kate Plus 8
Bam! 100th Episode
TV-G
To celebrate the 100th episode, Emeril Lagasse stops by the Gosselin home for cooking lessons with the entire family. The kids lend a hand and help create a delicious meal that everyone can enjoy.

Kelley, I just checked TLC's website and tonight at 8pm looks to be a repeat of last night's episode.

Someone else mentioned earlier, maybe DMRick?, that the comments last night made them cringe. Me, too. Kate practically having a hissy fit that Jon was in "her" kitchen, and she almost couldn't stand it. Parts of the show were really pleasant, especially the kids playing, but the kitchen portion wasn't just commenting back and forth. I thought that there was a lot of backhanded sniping going on, mostly from Kate.

I posted as well that there were allot of remarks....first one that comes to mind was when Emeril stated that the food needed to go in the oven...Kate exclaims rather loudly..."Jon, do you even know where the oven is?" I was wondering what Emeril may have thought about that remark...as her tone was snotty. JMHO. Why was that necessary to say???

 

[1stluvispooh]

oh, you cross the river and it's a whole 'nother country up there.

I grew up in the northern part of the state, and now live much closer to Tennessee. You can a difference, or at least I can.

I'm from Dayton and I always make a comment about crossing the boarder!

 

[hereyago]

Is TLC trying to boost ratings? Last week, Kate went to the cake place in Baltimore-love that show,DUff is just a teddy bear. Now this week, Emeril, BAM.
Next week, the guys from OC Choppers? And when they moved to the new house, the guy from a home restoration show was on and Kate was mocking him.

 

[1stluvispooh]

Let me try this again. I messed up above when I tried to add to my post.

I'm actually interested in how many think this marriage would have lasted, with or without kids. Although anyone can say whatever they want on this board, maybe a different 'poll' could be taken about how it affects the kids. I'm really interested in just if you (general you) thought this marriage a good one, when we first started watching. We could go back and forth again about how it might affect the kids, the affect the arguing might have on them, what Jon and Kate say to each other in from of the kids, etc, and other's can ask their questions any other way, but I'm really intested in how many of you thought the marriage would last.

Not me. Not from about mid point in the first year. I don't think it can be fixed.

I did just get a note from someone saying that they have been in counseling and that they are giving it anothe try, but the person who sent it, didn't have a reference. If she finds it, I'll pass it on.

I'm with you I never thought that the marriage would last. I can remember seeing 1 of the original episodes and Kate would yell at Jon and he would, comply with slumped shoulders like a puppy that just got waked with a newspaper! I can even remembering thinking how long is he going to take it and can't she see what she is doing to her husband.

 

[madge]

I did just get a note from someone saying that they have been in counseling and that they are giving it anothe try, but the person who sent it, didn't have a reference. If she finds it, I'll pass it on.

The National Enquirer (take it for what it's worth .. but, that's the source) reported a few weeks ago that Jon and Kate would go to counseling. The kicker is that it may be part of the show.
http://www.nationalenquirer.com/jon_kate_gosselin_sex_therapy_live_on_tv/celebrity/66715

 

[madge]

I'm from Dayton and I always make a comment about crossing the border!

LOL!

I lived in Northern Kentucky (across the river from Cincinnati) for a few years, and I swear, that part of Ohio and Kentucky is unlike either state. It truly is like another world there. I loved it, but it is definitely different, LOL!

 

[DMRick]

I posted as well that there were allot of remarks....first one that comes to mind was when Emeril stated that the food needed to go in the oven...Kate exclaims rather loudly..."Jon, do you even know where the oven is?" I was wondering what Emeril may have thought about that remark...as her tone was snotty. JMHO. Why was that necessary to say???

He did say he knows because he warms food up. She said, oh, yeah. See, that's what I mean that we all see something different. I didn't think she said it snotty. I thought she said it teasing. I think we hear it (myself included) how we want to. My husband does know where the oven is, since I ask him to remove stuff I have cooked LOL. Actually, I'll take that back, He does cook whole chicken. He puts it in a bag and into the oven. He learned that two years ago.

I do wonder thought, when my husband asks where something is in the kitchen, and it's in the same place it's been for almost 40 years..does he ever spend time there?

 

[MichelleVW]

I'm from Ohio (outside of Cincinnati) and we called everyone Sir or Ma'am. And we used Mr./Mrs./Miss [last name]. My parents would've been appalled if we'd done any differently.

Now, I live in SC and it's more Mr./Mrs./Miss [first name]. I still call everyone Sir or Ma'am and I'm almost 34. It's a habit now.

Where outside of Cincinnati? That's so weird because I just mentioned that to my mom who is in her mid 60's and lived her whole life in the Hamilton/Fairfield area and she said that it's not common in our area at all to use sir or ma'am. Mom was an elementary school teacher and encountered many many kids in that time and never did they call her ma'am.

 

[madge]

Where outside of Cincinnati? That's so weird because I just mentioned that to my mom who is in her mid 60's and lived her whole life in the Hamilton/Fairfield area and she said that it's not common in our area at all to use sir or ma'am. Mom was an elementary school teacher and encountered many many kids in that time and never did they call her ma'am.

my mom is in her late 60's and taught school in downtown Cincinnati in the mid-1960's and I imagine she'd say the same as yours. She grew up across the river in Ft. Thomas. You have to go at least 30-40 miles south before it seems more southern and even then, it's not as prominent until you get well into Kentucky.

 

[Beth]

Did anyone notice when Emeril said, (paraphrasing) "I'm really pleased to be part of your 100th show. Who would have thought you would made it this far?!?"

Kate appeared to sort of roll her eyes, and John made a little muffled snicker....

...I thought that was pretty telling.....

 

[Buckalew11]

I clicked madge's link to the Enquirer and then clicked again to read about kate's rage/temper.
Interesting...it says because of her explosive temper she could lose custody to Jon. So many thoughts, too bad of a typist...it is just amazing what those tabloids will say though...

 

[fairestoneofall]

Where outside of Cincinnati? That's so weird because I just mentioned that to my mom who is in her mid 60's and lived her whole life in the Hamilton/Fairfield area and she said that it's not common in our area at all to use sir or ma'am. Mom was an elementary school teacher and encountered many many kids in that time and never did they call her ma'am.

I grew up in the Milford/Goshen/Loveland area. All I know is that all of my friends and I were taught the same thing. I also attended a private school. I cannot answer for anyone other than my circle of friends though. But my mom would've had a FIT! My mom and dad grew up in the Blue Ash area. I will say that the area I grew up is vastly different from downtown Cincinnati though. lol

I've had more people here in SC tell me not to call them Sir or Ma'am (because they think it means they're old) compared to what I have when I lived in and now visit Ohio.

 

[tyedye]

The National Enquirer (take it for what it's worth .. but, that's the source) reported a few weeks ago that Jon and Kate would go to counseling. The kicker is that it may be part of the show.
http://www.nationalenquirer.com/jon_kate_gosselin_sex_therapy_live_on_tv/celebrity/66715

And when asked about his marriage he said "watch the show".

http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2009/06/jon-gosselin-on-state-of-marriage-watch-my-show/

I like the episodes where they are home just playing etc the best. I don't care for the ones where they go to this place or that place.

The Emeril show for me was ok. I thought there was some tension between J&K but not like the bday party.

I think that Kate has a different sense of humor than most people and sometimes her remarks can be taken negatively when she doesn't necessarily mean it that way. But I also think that sometimes her comments are kinda mean and that if she said it even in fun she believes it, and that's where the prob is.

The one thing on the show that I'm tired of is how big they make everything. For example, when they moved, they were all sitting around the table and they made the big announcement; when they got puppies, Kate had to have this big announcement and all the attention on her. I know the announcement was for us to see on the show but I don't care for that part of the show.

 

[MichelleVW]

I grew up in the Milford/Goshen/Loveland area. All I know is that all of my friends and I were taught the same thing. I also attended a private school. I cannot answer for anyone other than my circle of friends though. But my mom would've had a FIT! My mom and dad grew up in the Blue Ash area. I will say that the area I grew up is vastly different from downtown Cincinnati though. lol

I've had more people here in SC tell me not to call them Sir or Ma'am (because they think it means they're old) compared to what I have when I lived in and now visit Ohio.

That's so weird....my sister lives Goshen now and I never hear anyone use Sir/ma'am out there either. Her husband is from the area around Eastgate mall and he wasn't taught it either, but I know some of Clermont County is pretty rural and I guess some people there would teach their kids that.

I have a friend in her 50's who is from Minnesota and she hates the sir/ma'am thing....she was never taught it growing up.

I have one kid that says sir/ma'am and one that doesn't, and honestly it doesn't bother me either way.

 

[newtodis]

Interesting how two people can watch the same show and see something so different.

They definately were interviewed apart, so those of us who always watch realized not all was right with the adults.

Totally agreed - DH is pretty much negative on all things with this family now where I'm still trying to stay "middle of the road" (it's too easy to point out everything "wrong" although I do on occassion... ) so we "discuss" back and forth if/when we watch a show together.

See now I though there were parts that they interviewed together. Kate would look to where Jon normally sits while she was talking and they were very tight on her with the camera. It just really made me wonder if they were seperate for all of it or not

I did not watch last night's episode, but have read several reviews from various sources ...

I was waiting for that! I couldn't believe why you didn't comment on the no bike helmets on the kids! They were riding the bikes with the helmets hanging off the handle bars...but not on their heads! Didn't wee see pictures of that recently (can't recall if that was the beginning of this thread or end of last thread) when we discussed the importance of wearing helmets? I was thinking about that last night when I was trying to place when the episode was taped.