Show Biz: Jon + Kate + 8 = $$$

They’re reality TV’s cuddliest family, but increasingly noisy critics allege that Berks County’s Gosselins — and their show, Jon & Kate Plus 8 — aren’t all they appear to be

By Jessica Remo

: Illustration by Gluekit

BEHIND THE SCENES

A Q&A with writer Jessica Remo on how she reported the Gosselin story.

IT'S A CHILLY Saturday at the First Assembly of God church in upstate Marcy, New York, but the commotion seems more like Christmas morning. And from the looks of it, the turnout is better. Jon and Kate Gosselin, the darlings of Jon & Kate Plus 8 — the TLC reality show chronicling their lives raising a set of twins and sextuplets — aren’t scheduled to appear for another hour, but the parking lot is already packed.

The crowd is more than 500 strong: silver-haired matrons, stroller-pushing moms, college girls in sweatshirts, kids in tees emblazoned with photos of the Gosselins, the occasional unlucky boyfriend or husband, dragging his feet like it’s the first day of school. Many have traveled for hours, paying $10 to snap a fuzzy picture, get an autograph, and adore America’s Favorite Parents in person; many will buy up Jon and Kate’s best-selling book, Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving With Twins and Sextuplets, from an impromptu Barnes & Noble kiosk.

The pastor delivers a blustery introduction about how marriage and family are under attack, and how Jon and Kate represent our political mantra of the day, hope. In flawless makeup, stylish jeans and a gray sweater, Kate takes the stage (no Jon today, turns out), looking more like a 20-something headed for a date than the 33-year-old mom whose brood has made her a cable phenomenon. Perched on a stool and looking down at the sea of wide-eyed fans below her, she launches into the practiced spiel: how she and her IT analyst husband from Wyomissing, two miles west of Reading, just wanted a family, and ended up — through fertility treatments, luck and prayer — with a modern Brady Bunch. She describes her resolve not to selectively abort any of the embryos; how Jon’s miserly employer laid him off because he didn’t want to insure all those kids; and the early days in survival mode, trying to feed eight mouths and standing in line for heating assistance. “We had no van … no car seats … no cribs, we didn’t have room in our house, we had no income,” she sniffles, and her fans nod in sympathy. They’ve watched. They know.

Well, sort of. What they know is the reality-show version of the Gosselin family, the funhouse-mirror reflection of what life is like for parents who suddenly find themselves with eight children and cameras rolling. Because there is another story behind the 80-plus episodes of family vacations, potty training and amusement park escapades, and it’s not so warm and cuddly.

JON AND KATE were an ordinary couple thrust into an extraordinary circumstance: six babies in three minutes. When the sextuplets were born on May 10, 2004, at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center, the media swooned, dubbing the tiny babies the “Hershey Kisses.” Kate’s well-worn sob story on the speaking circuit notwithstanding, neighbors and businesses donated diapers and strollers and gift cards to Sam’s Club; before the whole family went home, the NBC remodeling reality show Home Delivery did over the couple’s small Wyomissing house to make room for six more.

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The laws in PA need to change
Posted by amanda | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:36 AM

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Great article! I was particularly glad to see Jon's ex boss speak up and tell the real reason why Jon was fired. I knew they were lying about the whole thing. When will people wake up? I have not watched in months and I hope others stop as well. These children should not be treated as a product. Of course as Jon said in a recent article his kids are "marketable". UGGGH! How can people support these sleeze-bags.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Posted by Bev | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:45 AM

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I can see Hollywood having to adopt a Gosselin's Law - ala Coogan's Law - to ensure children in reality shows are PROTECTED!!! Time limits for filming, trust funds for the monies, psychological/counseling available with tutoring.... remember they are nothing MORE than a modern Dionne Quintuplets. "Multiple Births should not be confused with entertainment"!!!

Christine
Posted by Christine | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:52 AM

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I can't believe this is the article that was touted on the anti-Gosselin blogs for months. This it IT? All your pleas for people to anonymously send you dirt on the family and this is all we get? I'm sorely disappointed in this story, we were promised it would bring the family down and an article of gossip won't do it.

TLC - if you are reading this....
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:54 AM

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Know that I have STOPPED watching this children exploitation - the only information missing from this article is how Jon and Kate don't even officially work anymore. How else can you explain away it all? Obviously the monies from the show and the DVD sales bought that new house.... but it was on the backs of those innocent children. The J&K effect must stop.

Important Article
Posted by Elizabeth | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:56 AM

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Since PA laws won't protect the 8 Gosselin children perhaps articles like this will help reveal the reality behind this reality show. There is NO difference between the Gosselins choosing fertility treatment (against doctor's advice) and Nadya Suleman in that both were in no financial situation whatsoever to afford additional children. Yet Kate is put on a pedestal by Dr. Phil who vilifies Nadya Suleman. The Gosselin parents humiliate, belittle and embarrass their children and demean each other. Terrible parenting.

The Truth Hurts
Posted by Nancy | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:10 AM

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Fans won't like this article, because the truth hurts. The Gosselins are not as sweet as their fans want them to be, are they......

Thank you to all who contributed
Posted by Barb | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:21 AM

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Thank you to all who contributed to this article. It is a great start and hopefully more people will feel they need to come forward to put a stop to what I feel has become out of control and unrealistic - the Gosselin family, TLC (and all of their cohorts - production companies, product placement companies, etc.), 'reality TV'... And maybe more people will stop contributing to this voyeurism that is called 'reality TV'. It's not good for adults but it is absolutely horrific for children to be subjected to.

Enough is enough....stop this show
Posted by Jennifer | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:12 PM

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It certainly is sad to see the Gosselin children these days. They seem overwhelmed and miserable. I hope the parents or at the very least TLC, pulls the plug on this trainwreck soon. The children are being unfairly damaged by all this publicity, while their parents just like raking in the dough...it's digusting.

Such a weak article
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:18 PM

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As a writer who is so clearly biased and affiliated with the worst of the worst biased hate blogs out there, it's hard to take you seriously. Why single out one hate blog when there are numerous blogs on either side of the issue to cite? This article is sorely lacking in facts and heavy on sour grapes and gossip. Hardly what I would call "news."

Truth matters
Posted by Janice | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:36 PM

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Why is Jon and Kate Gosselin still going to churches when they don't need the money anymore? Why do they lie about why Jon was fired? And Jon bragging about never having to work again when she was pregnant with the tups? Well, neither Jon nor Kate have a job now.

Great Article .. Keep doing what you do!!!!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:40 PM

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I loved the article and I think that it is good that these people have been exposed as to what they are really doing to those kids. Those kids need to be able to live a normal life regardless of the fact that they have been under the media's eye since birth. The parents are using them to make money and that is sad. Stop Watching!!!

Poor Journalism
Posted by Sonia | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:55 AM

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As a journalist I am disappointed in this article. This piece is written more as a editorial and lacks the sources to even make it seem like a real news piece. And by the way, I checked out that Gosselins without a Pity site and found it to be more like a bunch of bitter chackling women than people with any real concern. With one section that has more than 1000+ comments mostly about fridge and why she is cleaning it. Clearly as a journalist you need to go back to school and take journalism 101. And by the way, I am not a fan of Jon and Kate, just someone who is tired of biased articles by people who clearly do no research except on websites.

The Article is not Weak
Posted by Michelle | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:46 PM

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This article will start the ball rolling. There are irrefutable facts that contradict what J&K have publically said is true. You don't need blogs on "either side of the issue". There is no issue. The Gosselin kids were set up from the get-go to make money for their non-working parents. Period.

What does this prove?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:49 PM

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So this is the much-awaited article from Jessica. There is not one line of it that hasn't already been posted on the internet at other sites. Compilations are a dime a dozen on the internet. The author might have done some research on the Paul Petersen quote. CNN is not the first place that he used it. Why didn't Jessica talk to Julie? She couldn't have.

Thank you for TELLING THE TRUTH
Posted by Andi | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:50 PM

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Finally, somebody isn't kissing Kate's behind and saying "how do you do it!"She doesn't do it. She has "helpers" and she's away most the time.Thanks again!

Dear Jon and Kate,
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:54 PM

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It is obvious that either you or your PR team posts on comment sections such as this to "defend" your choices.Unfortunately, it does not change the truth or the hard facts that are out there. If anyone takes a stroll down your old website, you can clearly see a pattern of taking and begging. Yes I realize you have 8 children. Yes I realize you were financially struggling (who isn't these days?). I know several families with 6-8 children (many of them special needs). These families work and manage to provide for their families without needing a reality show and without selling pictures or books of pictures of their children. We all walk different paths in life. We are all handed different hands of cards. I understand that. However, we must keep our feet on the ground and stay focused on what's important. In the end, all of the accumulations of earthly "blessings" will not matter. It will only matter if you helped the least of your brothers. Please stop lying about your st

Poor Journalism
Posted by Jennifer | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:09 PM

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"The brickbats are surprisingly well-written and thought-out" - you lost your creditability there. GWOP is a sewer and the laughingstock of several other message boards and blogs for its incessant, hysterical attacks on the Gosselin family. And not just Jon and Kate - among the "advocates", there are a number of posters who denigrate the children, calling them fat, suggesting that they will be serial killers when they grow up, etc.There’s a thoughtful discussion to be had about the show and the ethics of putting your children on TV, but it is not happening at GWOP, nor has it ever (they’d rather talk about Kate’s hair and Jon’s testicles or lack thereof). Your piece is long on innuendo and short on fact – for example, you reference but do not detail Beth Carson’s supposed “unpleasant departure” from the show. Even the loonies at GWOP have not come up with any explanation for her absence from the show, and they are not shy about making things up and calling it fact. If you know

They Continue to Lie
Posted by Alison | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:11 PM

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I am SO happy that Jon's former employer spoke out and told the truth. It should have happened a long time ago. Thank you for the article. Yes, a lot of it has been discussed online for quite some time, but the firing situation always seemed suspicious to me. Will be interesting to see the Gosselin's spin on this . . .

Gosselins Hatred
Posted by Tammy | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:01 PM

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Don't hate the player, hate the game. Meaning don't hate the journalist who wrote this piece, hate the Gosselins for choosing to live a life that hurts and belittles their own flesh and blood.

Poor Journalism Judgement
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:12 PM

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Its funny that someone such as "Sonia" who is proclaiming herself be a real journalist and couldn't read the first line of the story saying, "IT'S A CHILLY Saturday at the First Assembly of God church in upstate Marcy, New York, but the commotion seems more like Christmas morning." I suppose that research was done solely online. I guess that the journalist who wrote this story could go and take journalism 101 at the same community college that you did so that she could spend her Wednesday afternoons responding to articles rather than actually writing them herself. Obviously this person in an advocate for the show or at least Jon and Kate and chooses to bash a writer rather than rebut the facts listed. Good job to the journalist who wrote this story. I'm glad that people are finally getting informed of how these children are really treated.

It Didn't Take Long
Posted by Jennifer | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:03 PM

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Ah, we already have the nutjobs insisting that anyone who doesn't subscribe to their latest crackpot theories (e.g. Jon is an adulterer, Kate is an anorexic pill-popper) must be part of their "PR team". Ridiculous.I'll bow out shortly b/c I know that I can't win an argument against 10 housebound women on "disability" with an endless amount of hatred for total strangers and nothing better to do than post over and over to make it look like they represent a much larger group than they do.

oh ladies...
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:04 PM

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Note to GDNNOP: Jealousy is an ugly, ugly thing.

Thank You.
Posted by Teresa | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:18 PM

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Now if they would only change the laws in Pennsylvania someone could put an end to this horrible show and give those kids back their privacy.

Awesome story!
Posted by Kristin | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:07 PM

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Great story Jess! It's nice to finally see the truth behind J&K, that you only get glimpses of during those wonderfully produced shows!

ROFL
Posted by Dorie | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:22 PM

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Jessica you have made a lot of Kate fans angry, lol. But by writing this article hopefully laws will change in Penn and someone in authority will do something to help the kids. Jon and Kate are money hungry greedy parents who would sell their kids souls to the devil if it meant they could get another free trip or mansion. Thank you for stepping up to the plate and writing and honest and truthful article. You rock!

Grow a Pair.....
Posted by Kelly | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:12 PM

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I keep hoping Jon sprouts a new set and finally - finally - tells Kate to STFU

Jennifer?
Posted by Alison | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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Hey, I'm not housebound. I work in a law firm. I'm on my lunchbreak catching up on some reading. I want to ask you, how do you defend Jon Gosselin stating that he was fired due to his employer not wanting to insure his family? They've used that speech all over the country. What do you think about that? I honestly want to know, since you are defending them. I think they are liars. I don't post anywhere else, BTW. I've just thought something was wrong with this family for a while and did a little search on my own.

Pardon me, Jennifer
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:12 PM

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"Even the loonies at GWOP have not come up with any explanation for her absence from the show, and they are not shy about making things up and calling it fact."Besides the obvious fact you contradict YOURSElF with this one sentence, how do you know they don't know the ENTIRE story but have committed and honored a request not to disclose the details? You don't. In fact, there's SO MUCH you don't know.

About Time
Posted by Mary | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:13 PM

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I've been worried about the effects of this show on the children (and the increasingly weird behavior of their mother) for some time. I am not affiliated with nor have I ever posted on GWOP but I do read there. They are not as "Jennifer" portrays them, but are genuinely concerned about the children and they do not allow calling the children names, etc. My wish is for the Gosselin family to get serious marriage and family counseling for the strain this filming has put on them. I also wish for a reconciliation with their extended families. This is not a healthy situation for any of them. Thank you for printing this story.

Ownership of the new home....
Posted by Tall | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:14 PM

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I believe the new home is titled in the name of a REVOCABLE trust - meaning once the publicity has died down - Jon & Kate can "revoke" the trust & put everything in their name - and not the kids. Pitiful & something should be done to protect the ones that have EARNED the house their parents are living in.

Jessica Is Awesome!
Posted by Xupris | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:27 PM

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Thank You. I waited patiently for this article to appear. You did a wonderful job. I can't believe Jon was lying all this time about being fired from his job but thanks to you and your hard work another Gosselin lie has been exposed. Please keep continue about the Gosselins.

Some good research, but some reliance on innuendo
Posted by Lourdes | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:18 PM

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I'm glad to read attributed comments from the disgruntled Ohio speaker-booker and Jon's former boss. These non-anonymous facts are what's needed in the dissection of the Gosselin phenomenon. But I'm dissapointed in the usage of gossip sites--and media reports that discuss the gossip site--as "sources." Did the writer not try to contact Jodi and Beth to get the true stories?

Seriously, it MUST be bloggers' faults...CAN'T be the Gosselins!
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:24 PM

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Yep, it must all be we terrible "haters"....can't be that Jon and Kate have been lying for years. Can't be that Jon and Kate have had their hands out for years. Can't be that Kate (particularly) has brought on the bulk of the criticism with her horrible treatment of her husband on air. Can't be that even fans who have met her have been sorrowly disappointed in how rude she is. Nope...it MUST be bloggers who don't like her. Yep...logical to a fault the stalker fans are. There are obviously people whom you can say, "The sky is blue" and they will say, "It's yellow and it's all your fault!" Wake up people...what more do you need?

WOW!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:28 PM

COMMENT:

Finally a truthful article on what the Gosselins are really up to....Everyone says the Gosselins don't have a job but I say they do....Scamming and begging could be considered a job. Just saying. I really wish Aunt Jodi would tell us what really happened. In fact it would have been great if any family member would have come to their defense. Their silence speaks volumes, tho.

FINALLY!!!!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:31 PM

COMMENT:

Finally an article exposing these two sell-out morons for what they are REALLY doing. Greedy, no good jerks. Karma will surely get them in the end.

Can't Really Blame Them...
Posted by Caitlin | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:43 PM

COMMENT:

If someone said to me "Here's a bunch of money and free stuff. Let us film your family." I'd say okay! I see them pack for trips on this show and she has to pack like 900 outfits and two weeks worth of food to last only 3 days. Despite everything that's given to them, I wouldn't say they live on easy street. I just worry that the kids will turn into fame whores. You can already tell that the popularity of the show has gone to Kate's head. I just hope their kids stay grounded. If I had 8 kids under the age of 9, I'd need a little help, too.... Great article, Jess.

Question to Ponder
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:34 PM

COMMENT:

With Jon and Kate Gosselin jetting all over the country to give "advice" and speak about sandwich making and coupon clipping, why the heck would they not take an opportunity to give their side of the story? It's not like they don't want the publicity. They seek out publicity. They, or their family, should defend them, if they can. I think basing the "firing" story on such a lie might unravel their whole master plan. Idiots. LOL

kacey
Posted by Kacey | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:35 PM

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GWOP is a crappy website run and used by a bunch of utter whackjobs who are the most hateful, jealous, judgemental "Christians" I've ever come across. The worst part is that they do in fact have a valid point - the show has drifted quite a ways from its original premise and maybe it's time to end the series - but what does that have to do with Kate's weight, her visible foundation line, or her hair? This article is based on a website where those nutters believe Kate used her nursing connections to score Clomid, overstimulated her ovaries, and basically raped Jon in order to get knocked up with multiples and end up where they are today. WTF?

Churches who paid $25,000 for a pack of lies? I'd be ticked!
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:35 PM

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Just wondering how those churches and other groups who paid $25,000 plus first-class airfare, first-class accomodations and security are thinking now that they may have learned that their sob story of poverty was not caused by a terrible employer who fired Jon for insurance reasons, but because he was stealing company time and begging for handouts?I'd be thinking I was defrauded...not to mention the heat the churches took for hosting them in the first place! Can you imagine the outcry now that it has been confirmed that the lied, and did so to gain sympathy and handouts? Not to mention, true Christian Kate, lying in a house of God.

Posted by Renee | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:40 PM

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Prove to us that Katie Irene didn't "use[d] her nursing connections to score Clomid, overstimulated her ovaries, and basically raped Jon in order to get knocked up with multiples and end up where they are today." No ethical doctor would have proceeded with her treatment had she not have known what was going on. They didn't GAMBLE, she knew what she was doing all along. She doesn't address her "condition" much and when questioned about it, changes the subject in a hurry! Makes you wonder.

Ticked Off Churches
Posted by Christie | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:52 PM

COMMENT:

Well if they spoke to God and God told them not to go to the lower paying engagements, who were they to say no? After all, their God is a greedy God. Just saying.

Money means that much to you???
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:53 PM

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"Here's a bunch of money and free stuff. Let us film your family." I'd say okay!" = having your child filmed with his father using an old, used, dirty plastic bag to extract a turd from his behind for all the world to see? Really? Money means that much to you? Just have to wonder how Collin will feel about that when he's 15 or so. Some people put an awful low price tag on their children's dignity.

Reason for firing
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:42 PM

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Do you GWOPpers really believe his employer would come right out and say he was firing him because of insurance reasons? Wouldn't that be illegal? Wouldn't he find another reason to fire him while everyone knew what really happened?

Proud GWOP Member
Posted by Andi | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:37 PM

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Jennifer, please show a link from GWOP where kids are called "fat".The only place I have seen the kids criticized is on the TV show by theirMother. Please, find the link. I've read most of what is there and have NEVER seen anything insulting the children personally. Post the link . . . .I'd much rather be a GWOP "loonie" than celebrate and condone kids being exploited. Kids are not a product and it is not THEIR responsibility to assure their parents never have to work again.

HELLLLLLLLO Kacey (thought that might get your attention)
Posted by Roxanne | Feb. 25, 2009 at 12:57 PM

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utter whackjobs who are the most hateful, jealous, judgemental "Christians" I've ever come across. Really? Because Kate is the perfect example of what I would want in a Christian. Liar, hateful, mean, entitled. Just want I want in a Christian role model.Look this woman had 8 children, whoopy doo.....she didn't cure cancer, she doesn't give any of us new advice, she whines more than anybody else I have ever encountered and thinks everyone around her should bow down to her. Is this the type of person you want to be like or your children?I don't know anything about GWOP but I'm here to tell you, anyone who advocates for those children, have my blessing.

Isn't that the Truth?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:48 PM

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I've heard Kate refer to her daughter, Mady, as being ugly and hateful. I've heard her, on the show, mock almost all of her children, except for Hannah. They're doing the show - they know people are going to discuss the show. How about pull out of the show and give the kids some privacy? Maybe then the criticism of the kids would stop. From the public, not from Kate. That will continue for the rest of Kate's life. Jon's former employer should sue them. Take all the money they have and put it in a trust for the 8 working Gosselins. Let Jon and Kate work for awhile. What a disgusting duo they are.

Pure Hatred Comes Mostly From "Fans "
Posted by Mack | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:49 PM

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I've always tried to remain on the fence regarding the Gosselins. But everytime a debate between the camps of the fans and critics breaks out, I see that most of the vile hatred comes from the folks who purportedly defend the Gosselins. The critics critique what they see on tv. The fans, however, muster up every ounce of mudslinging venom they can find and verbally attack people they don't know and have never seen in their lives. Jon and Kate Gosselin have some very nasty, mean-spirited fans and it just baffles the crap out of me that they cry "Stop Judging" when they do it more than anybody. I'd be embarrassed if I were you and terribly ashamed that your obsession is more with GWoP than they show itself. When you write your own magazine article with valid proof that defends the Gosselins, perhaps I'll listen. Until then, go take your meds and get some counseling.

Reason for firing - Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:51 PM

COMMENT:

"However, Rothermel says — AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS PROVE — that Jon Gosselin was fired for other reasons. The STATE UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE RULED that Jon improperly did a side job on company time"What part of this FACT is it you don't get?

They Brought It On Themselves
Posted by Tracey | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:51 PM

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I was surprised nothing was mentioned that either set of grandparents are not involved with these kids. Even the two "NaNa's" that were involved with laundry and babysitting duties are never seen. We were told that "you don't have to be blood to love our children", but I guess if you come bearing gifts, products, services, trips and $$$ you get access to the kids. Keep watching, the twins are being shown less and less and when they are they are throwing some sort of hissy fit and even some of the tups are asking "what are you looking at?" I can't wait for a follow up in ten years about the kids. I bet they aren't anywhere near as normal and nice as the Dilley Six.

Anonymous Sheeple (afraid to use names, perhaps??)
Posted by Andi | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:53 PM

COMMENT:

You are so right. John's ex-employer is a bad man and Jon is a GREAT employee. This is all HIS fault. In fact, he's a liar and Jon NEVER lies, normally.Have you all sent in your "love offerings" because the lawsuits will be arriving soon and Kate needs pedicures for her little girls. I swear, Kate could KILL A PUPPY on camera and the ignorant GDNOP stalkers would say, "well, it wasn't really a cute puppy and she was stressed, after all SHE HAS 8 kids and 6 oF THEM ARE THE SAME AGE!!" Sad really.

what a scam
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:55 PM

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Too bad for the Gosselins Rothermel and the state unemployment office arent bound by the same confidentiality clauses her fertility doctors are. She better hope that true story never sees the light of day.

HELLLLLLLLLO Roxanne
Posted by Kacey | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:07 PM

COMMENT:

I didn't say a thing about making Kate your own personal role model or an example to your kids. I didn't say anything about what Kate being a good Christian or not. My point was this - what does her appearance, her weight fluctuations/hair do mistakes/visible makeup lines have to do with child advocacy?

GWOP is NOT a reliable source
Posted by Beth | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM

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...The writer sought input ONLY from the major Gosselin hate blogs... as this the article shows. GWOOP's premise has switched from advocacy for the children to doing whatever they can to destroy the careers of the Gosselins. Their underlying jealousy is so transparent...

Excellent article
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:13 PM

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Thank you for your well written, well-balanced article. I watched for many years, sometimes with trepidation due to Kate's irrational behaviour about gum, cupcake mess, treatment of her husband, etc. I love the children. I pray for this family. I think they have sold something very precious.

Kacey
Posted by Mary | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:02 PM

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Those things don't have a thing to do with child advocacy. But what do you think about all the valid points made as to the child exploitation and the needless stress in these young children's lives? Your argument doesn't hold any more weight than do the arguments about Kate's appearance. It's not EVERY poster over there talking about Kate's appearance so your comments are just smoke screens.

Not Housebound
Posted by Virginia | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:13 PM

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I also am not housebound, but I work as a lawyer in Washington, DC. Never on the GWOP site has anyone attacked the children to my knowledge. If it has been written that Mady was sorely in need of counseling or help, it was followed by a statement that her behavior was not her fault and stemmed from.... you see where I'm going? I, for one, resent the remark that 10 women who, what, are agorphobic are writing the millions of postings concerning their views on the Gosselins. Yes, they judge, and you are judging. Jon & Kate put themselves on TV for all to view. They didn't think they would be judged?

Jealousy....ah, yes the only defense people can come up with
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:06 PM

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In case you haven't yet seen the light, let me make this as easy to understand as possible. The people who dislike Kate were not the ones to act like a nut on tv, that was Kate. The people who dislike Kate were not the ones lying to churches. That was Kate. The people who dislike Kate were not the ones mocking the children and showing them half naked on television. That was Kate. Let's put it all together now, shall we? Kate, Kate and oh yes, KATE. You can't create this stuff out of thin air. Jon and Kate created this situation. Why is that so hard to understand? I'm sorry but these "jealous" complaints and other nonsense are making some of you look quite foolish. If you like the show, like it...who cares? Why must the "fans" come out and attack people who feel differently? If you have nothing to worry about and Kate is really the end all and be all that you want her to be, why should you care what someone else thinks? Nervous?

Posted by !HURRY! a GWOP FAN | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:09 PM

COMMENT:

Hi Jessica. Just read you article and have to say I enjoyed every.single.word. BTW I clicked the subscribe button for this mag. If they hire excellent reporters like you then I will show my support by subscribing and hopefully will be able to read more articles by you. Please do a follow up in a couple of months!

Hellllllllloo Kacey
Posted by Roxanne | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:09 PM

COMMENT:

what does her appearance, her weight fluctuations/hair do mistakes/visible makeup lines have to do with child advocacy? I have no idea what you are referring to with that comment; however, if Kate feels the need to put her family out there because "their life is the show and the show is their life" You better believe her "fans" or "viewers" have the right to critique her. She puts herself before her children ALL THE TIME on national television (clear to see after last night's episode) and people still claim she is the mother of the year. WHY? That is what I was getting at. There are millions of mothers out there that deserve that "title." Who actually wouldn't dream of ridiculing their children like she does. She does it for show and entertainment purposes. What people forget is that this is NOT a show, these are real people, more importantly, REAL CHILDREN. They will never get back their childhood. NEVER.

"Kacey"
Posted by Nancy | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:49 PM

COMMENT:

Kacey, I can answer that question. Kate looks NOTHING like she did when the show first aired. She's a diva celebrity now, celebrity being the key word ( mothering now takes a backseat ). In America, celebrities are critiqued on their beauty or lack thereof. It is painfully obvious she ( Kate ) is channeling Hollywood through changing her appearance, so to me, that makes her fair game for judging. You go on tv and scream "Everybody Look At Me Me Me"...and you can bet your boots people are going to do it even if they don't like what they see. If you can tell me you have never critiqued a celebrity's appearance, I will stand to be corrected. Oh, and Kacey ( really BabyMomma or one of her cronies ), I thought of your posts immediately when I read the one about how vile the fans are. Just sayin'.

Someone speaks the TRUTH...Finally.
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:15 PM

COMMENT:

hmmmm - what will kate say now at her speaking engagements about jon's employment? $1600 for a bodyguard? who does kate think she is 'madonna'?lol the one thing i really love is that queen kate has to fly first class all the way. while all her fan's are forking over $20 cash for a pic queen kate flys first class, gimme me a break!

Thank you for the truth!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:29 PM

COMMENT:

Actually it doesn't take a blog to figure these two out. It takes a brain and two eyes and watching their trainwreck shows for the past year. I finally had to quit watching but not before seeing their children's privacy invaded in "every" form. If you read their many interviews you will find that Jon and Kate contradict themselves time and again (they can't help but trip up on their lies), and just one look at Cara's face or Mady's behavior will tell you what they have done to their children. Further I do not understand why any church would sanction Kate's behavior towards her husband. Actually I think that is part of their popularity. People love to believe that if Kate can make a fool out of her husband on TV, they can justify how they treat their own spouses. It's sad, really. I would like to know who the "average viewer" is who relates to a $1.3 million dollar home, an organic chef, spa visits, free trips, and freebies galore! I wish you could have touched more on the issue

Ahahahahahahaha
Posted by Linda | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:22 PM

COMMENT:

Cracks me the hell up that the fans only knew this article existed because they stalk GWoP every second of the day and saw it posted. Now who needs to get a life? I think the fans and Kon's PR team spend more time at GWoP than the critics do. Those goats can't even have a pro- Gosselin forum without ever mentioning what they read at GWoP. They talk about GWoP more than they do the Gosselins, and are far more hateful and nasty than anybody.

whats new
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:33 PM

COMMENT:

this is nothing we didn't already know, as far as Jodi, well she's about as bright as The Soup.You ppl need to get real if your going to write an article, write some thing we ahve not heard a million times, and my lord tell the truth

You gwoppers are so full of crap
Posted by julie | Feb. 25, 2009 at 1:47 PM

COMMENT:

"what does her appearance, her weight fluctuations/hair do mistakes/visible makeup lines have to do with child advocacy? I have no idea what you are referring to with that comment;Ha! That's a laugh.

Yeah GWoP
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:38 PM

COMMENT:

GWoP is the worst site on the net, give us a break please, They are stalkers and liars, couldn't tell the truth if their life depended on it, but you are right a lot of dumbies do read it, can't comment on it tho, What I know of GWoP is from reading what others have come back and posted like we care, Garbage in, garbage out, thats GWoP for ya,

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:45 PM

COMMENT:

Because the money she is making off her kids has changed her appearance.

In case anyone was wondering.....
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:46 PM

COMMENT:

"Me thinks dost thou protest too much".....In other words, the so-called fans who have come here to Her Highness' defense have not really talked about the article but have simply attacked people who don't like the Gosselins and/or the show. It's rather telling if you ask me. The truth, or at least the beginning of it, clearly hurts.

BUSTED!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:46 PM

COMMENT:

Wow, these two have gone from a cute couple, to an obnoxious infomercial of a show. Hopefully after this, others will begin to talk about the REAL Gosselins. Thanks for your informative article!!

Well, SOMEBODY'S reading it!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:46 PM

COMMENT:

And thank goodness people are reading GWop! Sad thing is, one day the Gosselin kids may get their hands on it and read it . . . they're gonna freak out and they're gonna ask mommy and daddy (if they're still talking to them) why they didn't do something about it, like shut down the filming of their childhoods! Jon and Kate Gosselin are just greedy, lazy, immature people who fell into TLC's web and no matter the cost, they don't want to get out. They seem to say, "To hell with the kids! Someone get in here and take care of them!"

Bottom line....
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:48 PM

COMMENT:

Here's the bottom line of all the controversy. The kids need laws protecting their privacy. There are currently no laws in PA that do so. The Gosselin children have no say in what private moments in their lives get aired to millions of Americans. Children need privacy. They need to be protected (by their parents). They are not. The parents are selling a book filled with pictures of their children. How can one justify this? Please stop with the jealous garbage. If anyone should be jealous, it's the Gosselin children who are justified in being jealous of other children who's parents DON'T sell their privacy :(

Wow
Posted by SusieQ | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:48 PM

COMMENT:

Wow - I had never heard of this GWOP site but just over the last couple of hours reading, I feel like I have found MY PEOPLE! I always knew there was something 'off' about these two. Thank God it wasn't just me. Thank you so much for posting the page! Now I have someone to talk to about these whack jobs Jon and Kate besides the mind-numbing gibberish I get from the wackadoodle-enthralled-with-the-glamour-park-mommies I run into every Tuesday morning. FINALLY people with sense!

Well Done
Posted by Courtney | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:01 PM

COMMENT:

Finally, someone in the media did some research, and is starting to call Jon and Kate on their deceit and the exploitation of their children.

When Kate's Away, Jonny Boy Plays
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:51 PM

COMMENT:

I can only imagine what Jon is going through at home now that his pictures with women in bars has been spread all over the internet. Ever heard of karma, Jon and Kate? It is is bitch...like Kate!

Um, Nancy?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:04 PM

COMMENT:

I'm pretty sure the point was that her appearance has nothing to do with child advocacy. In fact, very little of what is said at gwop has anything to do with the kids. It's snark, and snark is fine, but just call it what it is instead of trying to pretend you're on some noble mission.Gwop is a joke, and all of you who truly do care about the G kids have the mods to thank for that. They are more concerned with blog hits as evident by the endless crap that they post. My advice would be, for those who really do care, start your own blog and really try to help these kids if you think they need it. Try to gain a little bit of credibility and maybe people will stop laughing and pay attention.

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
Posted by Kris | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:56 PM

COMMENT:

You are an angel. I cannot thank you enough for researching and writing such an in depth expose on the Gosselin family. I ache for the kids. I have refused to watch this show for a year now, ever since I watched in horror as Kate put down her boys in such humiliating fashion. Those poor kids are having every aspect of their lives documented and no on can convince me that they haven't paid dearly for it.Shame on you Jon and Kate. Shame on you.

The truth is coming
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:06 PM

COMMENT:

I really don't understand all the hate about GWOP. Remember back when TWOP was where everyone posted their feelings? GWOP actually picked up where TWOP left off and created an amazing site overall. There are many spinoffs but where would all these other overnight blogs be without GWOP? This article that was published today is only the beginning of the Gosselin empire.

It's easier to kill the messenger....
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:16 PM

COMMENT:

The reason why the people who defend Jon and Kate are always on the attack against people who post their unfavorable opinions about Jon and Kate is because it's easier to attack the messenger than it is to refute the message. If the "fans" who are attacking people from various sites (or, simply assuming that anyone with a negative opinion is from said site) have anything to say that refutes the data in the article then why not post it? Clearly this writer did her research, attended an appearance and interviewed the former employer and a few former acquaintances. What facts and or dispute does anyone have with what was written? Because it seems as though the party line from the "fan" sites is to attack, attack, attack anyone who disagrees with the Gosselins and what they have done, but they have, so far, not been able to prove the negative accounts and facts as lies. If you have some differing information or accounts, and can prove that all of these people who have concerns or who have

Plays In Utah
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:19 PM

COMMENT:

PA isnt the only place Jonny Boy goes out to the bars. You both are laughing stocks and worst part is your kids have you 2 as parents.

Continuing my comment on killing the messenger....
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:10 PM

COMMENT:

If you have some differing information or accounts, and can prove that all of these people who have concerns or who have had negative experiences with the Gosselins, then why not write your own article and do your own interviews. It does not do YOUR cause any justice by coming here foaming at the mouth anytime someone has a negative comment about the Gosselins. The reason why they won't is because it's much easier to just attack people with whom they've never even had a conversation than it would be to go the extra mile and prove this article inaccurate. Attacking the messenger while resoundingly ignoring the message is a classic sign of someone who is upset about the truth coming out and has no other defense.

EXACTLY
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:11 PM

COMMENT:

"What facts and or dispute does anyone have with what was written? Because it seems as though the party line from the "fan" sites is to attack, attack, attack anyone who disagrees with the Gosselins and what they have done, but they have, so far, not been able to prove the negative accounts and facts as lies." .... BINGO. I have never once read one logical defense of the Gosselins.

Well . . .
Posted by Alison | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:15 PM

COMMENT:

They had a good run.LOL

good article
Posted by K | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:17 PM

COMMENT:

I don't care about GWOP, and I certainly think some of the fans of this show are a bit off their rockers, but I found this to be a pretty interesting article. I used to love this show until all of the vacations came along. It's not about cute kids and the parents who struggle to raise them anymore. It's about Kate Gosselin being INCONVENIENCED by cute kids and the vacations she goes on for the sake of the show. The show just isn't fun anymore.

Protect Your Children
Posted by dianne | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:28 PM

COMMENT:

Jon & Kate, You have to know that some of your shows biggest fans are MEN who love to watch your children. STOP NOW!!!

OMG
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:32 PM

COMMENT:

"Jon & Kate, you have to know that some of your shows biggest fans are MEN who love to watch your children. STOP NOW!!!"But, but, but . . . we have a PICTURE BOOK of the kids to sell! Do you think the "MEN" are going to buy that?" Idiots

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:24 PM

COMMENT:

"But, but, but . . . we have a PICTURE BOOK of the kids to sell! Do you think the "MEN" are going to buy that?" Idiots" --- Sure they'll buy it. The pages will be stuck together three days later but Katie will have that cool $20 in her pocket - all that really matters to her.

She didn't do her homework...
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:24 PM

COMMENT:

If the author was so eager to display the facts, why did she only use hate blogs as her sources? She actively posted in every negative blog on the Internet for people to come forward with their "dirt" about the Gosselins? Why didn't she interview Paul Petersen, who has not spoken in public about the Gosselins since last October? This is irresponsible journalism at its best... a rehash of rumors and inuendoes from sites who actively denigrate the Gosselins every day. Philadephia Magazine should be ashamed...

Explain *this* J&K fans
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:26 PM

COMMENT:

If the posters at GWOP are only there to snark on Kate and trash Jon and the kids, why then did they make no mention of Jon's recent bar hopping in Reading- complete with photos? Hmmm? {{{{sound of crickets}}}} Yeah, that's right. That's what I thought. One of you followers of the Kult of Kate actually tried to say you emailed J&Ks PR people and the PR person said it wasn't Jon in the photos. LOL! There's something quite pathetic about grown women LYING to cover the butts of their favorite reality TV child exploiters.

Buck Stops At TLC
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:26 PM

COMMENT:

I have a feeling that Jon and Kate Gosselin are going to blame their bad decisions on the network. I wonder if Discovery will be included in their lawsuit against TLC . . .

Agreed!
Posted by Katie | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:28 PM

COMMENT:

I was about to post pretty much what Jen just said. What exactly is everyone supposed to be "jealous" of? Admittedly their children are adorable, but I bet you most moms think their children are much cuter. Am I jealous that Kate treats her husband atrociously? The way she talks to her husband embaresses me even. Should I be jealous that her husband has no...uhh..can't stand up for himself? HAH! Hilarious. Oh man nothing is sexier than a spineless whiny husband. Oh you are right..I am completely jealous that they are UNEMPLOYED and somehow *magically* own a 1.3 million dollar home..sarcasm. Oh yes to the person who said whoever "attacks" JKP8 is on "disability" HAHAH the IRONY! Then WTH are they on?? Living off of donations and being unemployed? So you pretty much just described Kate. Can't support herself and "homebound" ( I assume meaning stay-at-home mom). 'Nuh-uh!,' you chant. 'They don't embaress their children on TV for money!' Then tell me, how do they make the money? You tell m

Lawsuit
Posted by Katrina | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:41 PM

COMMENT:

I don't get it. Didn't Jon & Kate write in their book Multiple Blessings that Jon was fired because the former boss didn't want to pay insurance? If that's a lie why wouldn't the former boss/company be filing a lawsuit?

Brilliant
Posted by Liz | Feb. 25, 2009 at 2:53 PM

COMMENT:

BRILLIANT article. Love it.

to: I Don't Get It : RE: LAWSUIT
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:44 PM

COMMENT:

I think maybe because the former employer was a friend of Jon's parents. Maybe he hired him out of pity, and out of pity didn't want to embarrass Jon's dad and mom. Probably just fed up with the lies now. And Jon's dad has passed and his mom doesn't seem to be in the picture any more, so maybe he decided to come forth and clear up the lie.

Thank you!
Posted by moonsinleo | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:45 PM

COMMENT:

Brava Jess for a well-written, thought provoking article. Hopefully the powers that be will enact legislation to prevent this exploitation from happening ever again.

MerryRoz
Posted by Merry | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:48 PM

COMMENT:

I was really hoping for more from this story. The amataurish writing didn't help. I felt like I was reading a piece about Britney from OK Magazine. While I realize this publication isn't the Atlantic Monthly, it was still a disappointment.I don't know why you couldn't have stuck to the few main issues that need attention (children in reality tv, the poor parenting, etc) instead of presenting rumors about Beth or commenting that Kate dresses too young for her age. Where you paid by the word? LOL.

To Proud GWoP member Andi
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:01 PM

COMMENT:

This quote doesn't concern one of the kids being called fat but the poster calls the kids brats. Read this in a hurry. GWoP deletes that which they cannot defend as they did when several of their posters called the cameraman that shot Mady rolling aroubd on the basement floor a pedophile. 12/16/2008 5:28 AM And Hannah smacking Alexis for no apparent reason. B R A T S _______ I would not be surprised one bit if KON encouraged her to hit the others. She is the 'leader' and the 'second mom' after all. Disgusting. Someone else said it was nice to see no Hannag favoritism. It would not be Jon and Kate+8 without that! When they were wrapping gifts she had to defend Hannie when another child (Alexis?) was crying over a gift she wanted to help with. "Hannah did pick that out", said Kate. click here

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:53 PM

COMMENT:

"If the posters at GWOP are only there to snark on Kate and trash Jon and the kids, why then did they make no mention of Jon's recent bar hopping in Reading- complete with photos? Hmmm?"This information WAS posted on GWoP. They took it down Sunday night (same thing they did with all the Penn Mommy stuff). GWoP would make a great expose itself actually! LMAO.

Lawsuit
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:53 PM

COMMENT:

When Jon and Kate were bringing the tups home two at a time (I live in Central PA) they called a press conference each time. They plugged the website, cried poor and worked the Jon was fired tale at each one. Mr. Rothermel did have Jon request a retraction in at least one newspaper article where he said it. As far as the book? Since Jon didn't mention the employer by name that might be how they got away with it. To the poster who said GWOP didn't mention Jon's hangin' with the kids in the bars... the mods didn't post a topic on it or post the pictures but some of the posters did mention it. Just thought I'd clarify since the 'fans' are so quick to shred anything GWOP does to pieces.

Not Helping
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:55 PM

COMMENT:

If all you can do is come here and talk about GWoP posters, well, you're not helping out your idol, Kate Gosselin. By posting comments about the show (things that happened on the show) people will come here to read the article and google the site you keep harping on and find out so much more. More than they'll want to know about the Gosselin family. Nice work.

Posted by Megan | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:08 PM

COMMENT:

"If the posters at GWOP are only there to snark on Kate and trash Jon and the kids, why then did they make no mention of Jon's recent bar hopping in Reading- complete with photos? Hmmm?"GWoP posted this and took it down Sunday night. Same thing they did with the Penn Mommy stuff.GWoP would make a great topic for an expose itself. LMAO. I can just imagine Sharla and Serena duking it out over whether they are a child advocate site OR just a snarking site.

That's the point
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:08 PM

COMMENT:

There was not one thing in the article that wasn't mentioned elsewhere a long time ago.

Great story!
Posted by Kayla | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:01 PM

COMMENT:

Thank you for a well written article. The article lays out many details regarding a sad family in a logical, orderly fashion. I used to be a fan of the show but became troubled by the behavior of the parents and the continuous stream of freebies they were happy to snatch up, as well as the way Jon and Kate changed from what looked to be hands-on parents when the kids were younger to a complete lack of nurturing and parenting.

Thank you
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:03 PM

COMMENT:

What an thorough, well-written article. I'm sure you will be called a lot of nasty names by the pro-Gosselins (they have such class) so I wanted you to know I what an excpetional job I think you did. Someday the Gosselin children will thank you.

I knew teh reason for Jon's firing was false
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:15 PM

COMMENT:

As an HR person I knew Jon's reason for getting fired was false. One can't be fired for having a lot of kids - it is illegal. I am so glad his former employer spoke up. I would sue Jon, truthfully, and I am not a sue-happy person. Please keep the articles on this family coming. Their time is done adn kids need privacy and Mom and Dad need regular jobs like us mere mortals.

LICE IS FUNNY
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:04 PM

COMMENT:

Even though Gwop claims to be against the show, they do weekly recaps. In one of them, the writer stated she wished that Hannah would get LICE and have to have her hair cut off. These are the type of people our girl reporter dealt with. Garbage in. Garbage out.

Time for a pulitzer - excellent article!
Posted by kelly | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:09 PM

COMMENT:

Finally, a journalist who does her homework and two parents who sacrifice their children at the altar of financial gain will eventually have to (dare I say it) work for a living and pay all those therapy bills coming their way - they are the scum of the earth and trust me folks they know it - all the teeth whitening in the world won't help these two - dumb and dumber - done and done

GDNNOP? Baby Mama? puhhhhh-SLEAZE.
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:11 PM

COMMENT:

I could eat a can of alphabet soup and CRAP a more coherent defense of the Gosselins than GDNOP & that wacko stalker "Baby Mammy" manages to pull together in their feeble attempts.

:)
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:15 PM

COMMENT:

Hey Kate fans! Spend less time bashing the people at GWOP and more time attempting to arrange a sit down interview with Kate. Maybe she'll invite you to the manor for tea and a tour of the grounds! Show us a Kate you all obviously see but we don't. Find some fans Kate or Jon were gracious to on occasions other than the book signings or church chats. Do something to credibly convince us rather than attack the free speech of others.

Posted by Merry - Bohemian Moon | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:28 PM

COMMENT:

MerryRozPosted by Merry | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:48 PMCOMMENT:I was really hoping for more from this story. The amataurish writing didn't help. I felt like I was reading a piece about Britney from OK Magazine. While I realize this publication isn't the Atlantic Monthly, it was still a disappointment.I don't know why you couldn't have stuck to the few main issues that need attention (children in reality tv, the poor parenting, etc) instead of presenting rumors about Beth or commenting that Kate dresses too young for her age. Where you paid by the word? LOL.******************************Bwahhahhaahhhhahaa!My name is hardly a secret, lol! THIS is why no one takes the supporter sites seriously.GWoP is a clear force on the web. They have been quoted by CNN and have been mentioned a number of times in articles. Why? Because they are well known.Now, as for Musings From the Moon, most everyone knows my name, so it is hardly a major revelation or some sort of "expose"

This is an objective piece of journalism?
Posted by Angelica | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:18 PM

COMMENT:

Hate blogs? Seriously? That's how you want to represent you research and "journalism" skills? Read what they are posting over there. They are not concerned child advocates by a long shot. They're scary stalker-types and the mods are astonishingly irresponsible. That pretty much shoots your credibility right there.The article itself is a regurgitation of speculation and assumption found on said hate blogs and one arguably biased source. The stuff of tabloid journalism. Hope you're very proud of it.Why do I care? Because I think that the people who spread unsubstantiated rumors and engage in harmful speculation mostly based on their own imaginative interpretations should be called on their crap--early and often. No, I am not posting a 100 page treatise challenging the information because I am not privy to their personal life and I don't know the details. Neither does anyone else who is not personally involved. If you state it, then YOU are responsible for proving it and citing cr

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:33 PM

COMMENT:

"Because I think that the people who spread unsubstantiated rumors and engage in harmful speculation mostly based on their own imaginative interpretations should be called on their crap-"...Jon and Kate are more than welcome to 'call anyone on their crap' -- oh wait, that might require them going to court and PROVING things being said about them are lies...problem, problem, tsk tsk. They CAN'T do it.

EXPLOITATION, PERIOD END OF STORY
Posted by Liz | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:16 PM

COMMENT:

Queen kate and her memories - here is one for you Kate, your children are all over the internet in all stages of undress for every pervert (i mean fan) to see - job well done from a woman we are supposed to take advice from? are you kidding me? these two parents should be behind bars, only way those kids can get away and stay away and sponsors should be ashamed of themselves, TLC you are boycotted forever!

To quote Danny Bonaduci.... :-)
Posted by Hope | Feb. 25, 2009 at 3:37 PM

COMMENT:

which is something I never thought I would do - but am thinking of when the twins & tups might write a book in the future - reminded me of a quote I saw from Danny - during the Partridge Family years, he was acting like a brat & his mother told him to "go to your room"...he said "What are you talking about? This whole house is my room - I paid for it" Oh Kate - your time is comin'..... :)

"They're scary stalker-types"
Posted by Andi | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:30 PM

COMMENT:

I think you are talking about the "Fans" here. NOBODY from GWOP would paint their kitchen a certain color, pull blades of grass from their yard or expect (and wish, hope and pray) that they will meet someday and be BFFs.

Amazing article, but you better believe it'll bounce right off the rabid fans.
Posted by Jenna | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:46 PM

COMMENT:

Thank you, Jessica, for your thorough and accurate article. I couldn’t agree more.I used to like the show. Kate looked like a normal, frazzled mom, and Jon worked hard to provide for his family. Just like any normal family...except with 8 kids. Now, I see two unemployed faux-celebrities. Kate looks like she spends more time getting her face and hair done than with her kids. And the way she treats Jon - jeeze, I would have been one messed up kid if my mom talked to my dad like that. She treats him like a child. Poor kids. I was a shy child, and I think I would hate my mom if she made me be on camera for hours on end, non-stop, for years - ESPECIALLY if my mom went to the hair salon instead of putting the money I earned her into a savings account for college. What a horrid invasion of the kids' privacy. I only hope nobody teases them at school when other kids see Kate insulting her children and the shots of, say, constipated Colin or Mady with the embarrassing dental cheek-sprea

save the Gosselin children
Posted by Quinn | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:47 PM

COMMENT:

Greedy, greedy, greedy...that's what Jon and Kate are. How can they sleep at night exploiting their children the way they do? They should be ashamed of themselves. I'm happy to see Jon's former boss speak out and also the former babysitter at the end of the article. Jon bragged that he would never have to work again? Horrible! Those kids are the ones suffering by having no privacy and normal childhood. Not to mention the countless number of weirdo fans obsessed with them. How scary! How anyone could do all this to their children is beyond me. Also, the fact that this is legally allowed in our country is beyond me as well. What happened to child labor laws? If they adopt a child (for ratings I'm sure) that will be horrendous.

"WHERE " you paid by the word?
Posted by Ruth | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:54 PM

COMMENT:

Have you ever noticed so often when attacking other's abilities your own show through?

super fan
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:53 PM

COMMENT:

How about the super fan who has KATE DAYS!! She yells at her poor real life husband,"Are you standing with me or against me?" Pretending to be Kate is so wierd Baby Momma.

Looks Must Count For Something
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:04 PM

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Why all the remarks on the Octuplet mom if looks didn't indicate something? Yes, Katie Irene has had a freebie tummy tuck and had the nerve to ask for her boobs to also get lifted. She's sporting a time consuming dye and hair job. Outfitted head to toe in designer duds and $300 handbags. Wearing high heels to run ahead of her children to pick out their Christmas present of dogs that she named. And told them NOT to expect any thing else under the tree (so what was put on lay away at Kmart?) Funny Jon was shilling for Microsoft claiming a family gift of a laptop was all they would get other then stocking stuffers. Now I can see why Katie has that $1600 a day bodyguard every where she goes. Freaky Fans who claim she's going to be their next BFF and do BIG things (they JUST know it!)Thanks for telling the truth about Jon's job loss. I'm so tired of that lie they tell about it being in regards to insurance. Lies, lies and more lies from the Greedy Gosselins.

I feel very sorry for Jon's former employer
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:06 PM

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For years, this man has endured having the public think that he fired Jon for having too many kids, and I'm so glad that he finally had the chance to speak up and set the record straight. He was a friend of Jon's parents, which is likely how Jon got the job in the first place, and this is how they treated this man? They have no shame. I hope that the Gosselin's are brought to court for this, but it likely won't happen since this man clearly tried to take the high road and let it go. But one can only be called a liar for so long. He had no choice but to explain the situation. Anyone who would purposely lie in a church, after being paid thousands of dollars about a man who have Jon and job should be punished in some way. I feel that the churches have definite grounds for a lawsuit. Recoup that money and damages and put it toward a good cause. How anyone can defend these people after this fact has been brought to light is beyond me.

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:06 PM

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A little birdie told me Baby Mama was a fraud. She's taking the extreme, uber-fan route to make a mockery of the Gosselin support sites. She's a GWOPPER at heart.

Josie
Posted by Josie | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM

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Baby steps, baby steps. This is good. Thanks for the article. The more the word gets out, the more frequent it gets out, the more the word will be spread about this FRAUD. Jon and Kate Gosselin are the biggest low-lifes on earth. Anyone to exploit their children like they have will pay a heavy price in the end. THANK YOU FOR THIS ARTICLE!

Fansites
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM

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Nobody takes the fansites seriously because the site owners haven't been watching the show or reading other Jon and Kate Plus Eight sites for as long as some other people have. They are not privy to all the information available. It has nothing to do with other sites being mentioned on TV. The BabyMama person can't spell and uses poor grammar. She claims that the Dana Hoffman posts from the Reading Eagle are lies. She said that she Kelly Di Nardo's article was probably not true. She made a post all about how she had thousands of hits in one night yet none of her posts have more than 50 comments or so. Her site is so poorly done that it makes GWoP look better by comparison. Any site that posts about GWoP shows a level of obsession that is scarier than anything the most delusional GWoP poster has come up with.

LICE IS FUNNY
Posted by mEGAN | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM

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Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:09 PM

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Jon's lies
Posted by Janice | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:09 PM

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I agree with Jen about Jon's former employer. The man has remained silent long enough and let Jon and Kate profit from lies. The Gosselins have had no problem bilking thousands out of their hard earned money in churches and donations. Enough.

lice lice
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:12 PM

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i heard gwop has a secret message board that makes fun of the gosselin children. bad gwop.

A review of the family/story in a year, please
Posted by Steph | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM

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The only thing better than your article, Jennifer would be an update article from you in about a year to see if anything has changed - for the better or worse. Great job!!

GDNNOP in unfair!
Posted by Fiona | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:26 PM

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GDNNOP has banned me from their site. Come to my site so you can share your aweful stories about Nina and her minions! click here

The truth is coming
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM

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Only "Time" will tell.

Jon's Jobs
Posted by Ruth | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:12 PM

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I too, am glad the truth came out about why Jon was terminated. I will never forget about an interview Jon did and the person interviewing him said he was a director of IT department for a company. Now let's be honest can you see Jon directing people. If he was the director he was the only person in the department.

The only thing better than your article, Jennifer.....
Posted by | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:18 PM

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Her name is "Magazine Reporter at Gmail" - not Jennifer. LOL. Hopefully they will get the name right on that Pulitzer Prize they will be awarding.

Fiona the troll
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:25 PM

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Whay do an entire blog about a site you got booted from? And why just GNNNOP? You've been booted from every Gosselin site there is both for and against the Gosselins. Your posts are instantly recognizable. You might want to change your screen name. Again.

Birds of a feather
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:38 PM

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I am still laughing at this article 10 minutes after I finished reading it. This is an article of reguritated hate blog rhetoric. This is truly one of the worst examples of "journalism" Ive ever read. Jessica, Id love to know where you got your degree, they need their accreditation to be revoked immediately. This is an opinion piece, and should have been labeled as such. The funniest part was Jessica claiming GWOP is well written and thought out.Ive never seen a bigger bunch of illiterate morons than on GWOP. Jessica Remo should look up Mike Finkle, I have a feeling her career is following his destructive path.

It's All Here
Posted by Linda | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:32 PM

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Most of what Jessica has compiled in this article has been published elsewhere. Check the archives of the Reading PA newspapers. Jon and Kate have also created a record in their television show, interviews, and Web site. Don't blame the messenger journalist for the message. Jon and Kate can't keep their stories straight, and their PR company is busy cleaning up after them. I'm appalled that television viewers see these people as role models.

Article missed the point
Posted by Kids Deserve More | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:47 PM

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It's too bad there is so much gossip and innuendo in this article. I think a thoughtful, legitimate article on the impact to children on a TV show should be interesting and, quite possibly, impactful. Instead, this article is full of gossip and innuendo. It even references a hate blog as a source! No wonder Jon and Kate refused to comment. How about a thoughtful article on internet hate and stalking? That would be insightful too. Here’s some recent “information” on the hate blog, a key (maybe only?) source for this article (1)Kate is a drug abuser: “if Kate really is that skinny, wonder what other desinger 'mother's little helpers' she's into buying these days...” and (2) Jon has moved out: “Jon, if you really have moved out and, as other blogs indicate, are separated from Kate, I'm begging you to get the best lawyer money can buy.” Don’t forget the all important discussion of Kate’s haircut, the refrigerator and comparing certain kids to serial killers. Oh and what about callin

To: Kids Deserve More
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:41 PM

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Well said...!

truth about GWOP
Posted by E. | Feb. 25, 2009 at 4:57 PM

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GWOP managers were neighbors of the Gosselins before they recently moved. They are not just regular people who started this blog, but they have an agenda. Below is a direct quote from the GWOP site (and it has recently been removed from the site):FROM THE QUESTION AND COMMENT SECTION OF GWoP:Serena said... QUESTION: Do any of the staff contributors for GWoP personally know the Gosselins or live nearby?ANSWER: Yes.8/06/2008 8:50 PM After taking the above quote off the GWOP site, the managers now refuse to admit that they personally know the Gosselins and are/were (until the Gosselins' recent move) neighbors with them. It is simply a personal fight by jealous people, who have tried to use the web to bully and defame their neighbors.It is too bad your reporter did not do her homework.

Very good article
Posted by Mary Jane | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM

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I was once a fan of this show -- especially in the very early episodes. But little by little, I saw Jon and Kate changing, becoming very materialistic. I think what caused a "click" in my mind was the episode where Jon went to have a hair transplant and Kate accompanied him -- leaving her sick children with Aunt Jodi. I could not understand why Kate would not stay at home with her sick children. If Jon was having heart surgery, that would be one thing. But hair plugs? That's when I began to look and question more closely. There was another episode where Kate put a sick boy out into the laundry room with a bucket - that was so shocking to me, and still is. I realized that she doesn't have a warm heart and I began to really feel badly for those children.I appreciate this article. I urge anyone living in PA to contact their state representatives and ask how a bill could be introduced similar to the law existing in California, to protect those children from exploitation. Jus

truth about GWOP
Posted by Chrissy | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:59 PM

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E. - you may or may not be right about about a couple of the GWoPPers being neighbors. I lean towards "no" on that one, but anything is possible. That said, it's very clear that the "mission" of their site has nothing to do with advocating for children in reality television (one of their founders, "Sharla" confirmed this)and much to do with giving a forum to jealous and angry women with too much time on their hands. Sad.

YOU SAID IT LINDA...SO WHY WAS IT WRITTEN???? lol
Posted by | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM

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Linda: Most of what Jessica has compiled in this article has been published elsewhere.

Thank you!!!
Posted by janice | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:02 PM

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WOW, to see the facts is incredible. Hopefully, this very eye-opening article will bring an end to the exploitation of the kids. Jon and kate are nothing but greedy, liars using their kids for financial gain. I hope this is the wake-up call to those supporting this horrible situation. How can ANYONE admire the Gosselins after this??? Sad, sad, sad

Tell us all E., please
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:17 PM

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"QUESTION: Do any of the staff contributors for GWoP personally know the Gosselins or live nearby?ANSWER: Yes." So tell me E., does this mean we can trust the validity of everything posted on GWOP or not? I'm so confused. What am i supposed to believe. Please tell me...some of it is true and written in stone, but yet some of it is all rumor, innuendo and speculation...? Which parts? How will I know? Better yet, how do YOU know??? Do tell. I'm on the edge of my seat.

Excellent article!
Posted by Allissa | Feb. 25, 2009 at 5:22 PM

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I am impressed with the effort you took to research your facts to verify what many "fans" have called lies. Someone has to get the ball rolling on stopping this sham. It's because of Kate, crazies like the octup mom (and her crazy doc) are breeding babies in litters with the plan to "sell" their kids' privacy for big bucks. What can the fans say now about Jon "losing his job due to no medical coverage"?? No, turns out he's a lazy bum who saw a way to ride the gravy train. I wish those 8 kids would be taken away and given to caring family members or adoptive parents. The Gosselins have ZERO parental instincts. Again, GREAT article!!!!

Oh not this again
Posted by Kate | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM

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What were you thinking legitimizing the crazies? Really? You think GWOP is irrefutable and well-written, rather than the laughingstock of the internet? Sure, if you, uh, solicit them for interviews.The real story here is who's behind the site, and I've always wondered if Julie "Truth Breeds Hatred" (friendly blog name, btw, glad I'm not related to you) was the only family member behind this charade. I just can't understand people with no connection to the show getting this worked up. The history of these people on the internet is truly frightening and I'd want a $1600/day bodyguard too if my name was Gosselin.Newsflash, nutjobs: this still won't get you on Wikipedia, but thanks for playing.

Posted by The Other Kate, you know the o | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:23 PM

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Shut up Kate. We all know Baby Mama is the laughing stock of the internet. Well, her and Guinipig.

gosselin sextuplets = dionne quints of the '00s?
Posted by Deana | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:31 PM

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The Dionne sisters were born in 1934, the first set of natural quintuplets to ever survive into childhood. They were born into a poor, French-speaking farm family and there were five living previous siblings. When the quints were four months old, the province of Ontario (Canada) removed them from their parents. Ultimately, legal custody went to the province, which, in the depths of the Depression, made the quints into a money-making sideshow. The quints may have brought in a half-billion in tourist dollars to Ontario in the nine years they were wards of the crown. In fact, they were more of an attraction than Niagara Falls. What this meant for the girls, though, was that they lived in a house called "Quintland," where tourists were shepherded through, and the girls could be seen through one-way glass. I remember reading how one of the girls, now an elderly woman, talked about how they knew there were people behind the glass and behind the netting of their playground, watching them

gosselin sextuplets = dionne quints of the '00s? (2)
Posted by Deana | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:32 PM

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What this meant for the girls, though, was that they lived in a house called "Quintland," where tourists were shepherded through, and the girls could be seen through one-way glass. I remember reading how one of the girls, now an elderly woman, talked about how they knew there were people behind the glass and behind the netting of their playground, watching them play. The girls didn't like it, but they had no say and no choice in the matter. And, if you were to ask the surviving sisters, they'd tell you flatly that they hated it.

gosselin sextuplets = dionne quints of the '00s? (3)
Posted by Deana | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:33 PM

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I won't go into the further sad history of the Dionne sisters; Google is your friend. My point in recapping what happened to the Dionnes is to ask pointedly: Have Jon and Kate Gosselin turned their sextuplets into the Dionnes of the 00's? And if so, what needs to be done to ensure that the children are able to live a normal life?

Thanks for the article
Posted by Julie | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:51 PM

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I know a little about the show and the family, but certainly do not have the time to watch all the episodes or spend hours on the computer reading about the Gosselins. I found the article interesting, with some very good points made. Maybe the information has been said before, but unless you have hours upon hours to read it all, you wouldn't really know that. Thanks for gathering the information and presenting it for those of us who don't have the time to do it ourselves. Nice job!!

To: The Other Kate
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:54 PM

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Shut up, "The Other Kate". Laughing stocks, crazy's whatever you want to call them - that's *GWoP* according to the Princess Boards, Bitter But Brilliant and other non-affliated Gosselin boards. Hint: these boards are laughing at you crazy GWoPPers, not with you!

dionne quints of the '00s - Ha ha ha
Posted by juliebrown | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:58 PM

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Sure, same thing. Whatever you say. Did you know you are NOT the first sock puppet to make this assertion? It's was lame six months ago, now it's lame as well as boring. Yawn.

Posted by The Other Kate | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:13 PM

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Princess Boards, Bitter But Brilliant -- You're kidding me right? I mean, seriously? You gotta be kidding. ...okeydokeythen. When they get 2.8 MILLION hits on their 'brickbats [that] are surprisingly well-written and thought-out', call us. Until then, you're a jealous hag.

To: To: The Other Kate
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:06 PM

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Princess boards are laughing at people who don't like the Gosselins? Oh, stop the presses! That changes everything! We take it all back! God forbid some people who literally have so much time on their hands that they read "other" boards and make comments about other "commenters" are making fun of us! As if there isn't anything more loserly...not even having the guts to have their own opinion and post it and defend it. No, please...continue to troll the boards looking for things to make fun of. Much easier than simply coming up with an orginial thought. News flash...no one is laughing harder at the Princess boards than they people they *think* they are offending. In fact, for a good laugh (and to verify that this whole thing is really insane...so insane that there is this six degrees of separation thing going on where someone makes fun of someone who makes fun of someone who makes fun of someone...and so on) I visit and marvel at the complete lack of originality present on that board. L

Thanks
Posted by Alan | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:13 PM

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I appreciate the honest approach you took with this article. For those who feel J&K did not get a fair shake on this it was offered. They declined to make a statement and have done this in the past. Even forgetting the blogs the true story of J&K is not readily available to the average viewer or to the people who book them at venues. Finally this article did not address Jon and his recent outings at the bars so she is being polite in that respect she could have made that an issue. I think that in 1 yr this show will be history and if it helps the children being off TV thats great.

Idiot Fans!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:17 PM

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Don't you understand that this article may just start the ball rolling to protect the rights of the Gosselin children? Why would that be such a bad thing? I get that you might not think they are doing anything wrong, but no matter, what would be so horrible if there were laws to protect them and other kids on reality shows? Maybe some good will come of this article. Why are you all in such an uproar over this one article? I didn't even know about any GWOP article or group before this but it's you people foaming at the mouth about it that is giving it credibility. You sound like the nutjobs. Chill out.

It's a Start!
Posted by Jodi | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:20 PM

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While I was hoping for a little more depth to this article, it was an excellent start. It's a pity to think that these eight kids (the twins included) are being exploited by their parents. It is sad to know that while so many people in this world are unable to have children of their own, the Gosselin's are using their children for their own selfish means. Oh, and to all those who defend Jon and Kate Gosselin and their actions... why don't you encourage them to file a libel case against the reporter and this magazine? The silly fact is that they can't... Why, you ask? Well, because it's not libel if it's the truth. Thank goodness that Jon and Kate's lies are being exposed.

Birds of a feather
Posted by Gail | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:23 PM

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It seems like the ones that attack the messenger are afraid to use their names. Interesting.This article quotes SOURCES. Jon's employer, places they were supposed to speak at, nanny, and she just "mentions" GWOP. You sheeple are so obsessed with slamming GWOP but you never mention that Yes, GWOP had the correct picture of their new house MONTHS before it was public knowledge. Some snark on gwop is called "letting off steam". We are so tired of Kate exploiting and humiliating her children so once in a while somebody will comment on her horrendous grammar or her orange tan. Big deal. The main focus is stopping the show so the kids can have a normal life. Shame on us!! Also, no where does it state that gwop is a "Christian" website. I am not a Christian and I know many others that do not identify themselves as such. HOWEVER, I've always wondered if all good Christians talked to their loved ones as if they were garbage? What about "honor thy mother and father" -- oh, unless the donatio

Inundated with the Gosselins
Posted by Tammy | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:28 PM

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Thank you so much for your article! My family had initially liked the show and have noticed the change in Kate's attitude towards not only Jon, but,well, everything! You would think that with all the things that they are given, they would show gratitude but it's just the opposite. They expect it! I have become so disgusted watching how many free things they are given. What really gets me is that I can't even go through Walmart or Target without hearing announcments for their DVD or the new kids music cd. It's absurd! Hopefully TLC will listen and pull this show from their lineup. We no longer watch the show and maybe people will realize in the real world people have to work for a living, not exploit their children to make a buck.

Good Point Julie
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:28 PM

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Not many of us go to these fan and not fan sites so we don't see any of those stories or comments, we aren't involved in that fight, but we do read articles and an article like this brings it to the mainstream. I watched a few early episodes of this show and thought they were a cute family, this past year I tuned in to a few and it is a very different show and they seem like a completely different family. Definitely not watchable for me. I won't bother with them anymore, but advocating for the children would be something of interest to me. And I would be willing to check out sites to see if there is something more to them other than complaining about them or defending their actions. I would be interested in true child advocacy.

Gosselin sextuplets = Dionne quints of the '00's
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:43 PM

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I've often thought about the stories I have heard about the Dionne sisters. As was said, all sorts of bad things happened to these girls. It was and is, today, a very sad story. However, all the "bickering" and "back-stabbing" in the world is not going to help the situation of "Jon & Kate". Truly, I can't stand the program and haven't been able to watch for a year or so, but the problem is the viewing public who think all of this is OK. These children, the 6 little ones, are being "used" in the worst sense of the word. What kind of people are they going to grow up to be? If anything Jon & Kate should show the "supposed" love they have for their children by ending the "Farse" Jon & Kate + 8. It's horrible...and all of you just bicker about Jon & Kate and their Fans? People WAKE UP...This is all about 8 innocent children. The older two are already exhibiting behavior that needs to be addressed!!!!For God's Sake, if you want to make a differnece write to the Pa. Department of

Honor thy mother and father
Posted by Gail | Feb. 25, 2009 at 6:45 PM

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unless the donations don't match!It would have been nice if Jessica could have talked to Kate's family. Kate told her sister to "choose" between Kate and family or the Parents. Then Jon lies in an interview and says Kate's parents aren't involved in ANY of their grandchildrens lives.Lie. There are pictures of Thanksgiving with kate's sister and her family with grandparents.

GDNNOP has always lied
Posted by jimmycrackedcorn | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:34 PM

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They had an issue with me some time back and I replied far more often than they posted... they deliberately slanted it all in their favor. Stupid cunts.

Spot On
Posted by Twitter.com/McCaw | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:39 PM

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This article summed it up beautifully. There's nothing left to do but severely pity those poor exploited kids and hope it ends ASAP!

Glad the truth is coming out!
Posted by Sarah | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:45 PM

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I started out a fan of Jon and Kate. For all of the reasons this article states, and more. I agree it was nice to see "realness" in a couple. However, I sadly watched the show go down hill, fast! Sure, I agree that there are some people on the Gwop site that take things too far. However, for the most part, they are dead on. What worries me more then Gwop, are those people that are willing to defend Jon and Kate to the death. You have to be able to see things for what they are. If you don't like the Gwop posters, don't visit the site. If you don't like articles that you think shed a bad light on Jon and Kate, don't read them. However, for the benefit of the children, don't ignore the thought of what all of this is doing to their kids. Don't ignore what you see a half an hour a week on your TV. If their parents aren't going to be their greatest advocates, someone has to step in. Maybe that "person" is really going to be a public that no longer supports what is going on, and starts saying

Continued...
Posted by Sarah | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:47 PM

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no to the Gosselins. Most people watch they show because they love the children. Maybe if we really love the kids that much, we'll choose not to watch it, and to give them back a free gift-the gift of their childhood! They deserve that!

Confirm or Deny Jess
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:48 PM

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I want to know what GWOP wants to know...What happened to Beth?How much do they make/epi?Where are gran and gramps?Why is Hannah the biggest tup, hmmmm?Why don't they have a net on the dog breeder's trampoline?Where are the puppies?Is Kate too fat or too thin?What happened to Penn Mommy?Is there an organic chef named Kate?Are the babysitter's shorts too short?Does Kate take free Gap clothing to a consignment shop (and where is it so I can get me some)?Did the puppies go home in pet carriers?Does Kate use lay-away for her chritmas presents?Who REALLY made the soup?Was the water pitcher free?What does Kate call the back of her head (GWOP calls it the porcupine butt)?Why did the paint the trim FIRST?And most importantly...how many refrigerators does one girl NEED?Side note...did Fiona get banned from GDNNOP? Well, they have to be the last to run out of patience with that one. She's been kicked out of everywhere.

Yes, GWOP managers personally know&live by the Gosselins
Posted by abbey | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:51 PM

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It is true that the founders of GWOP personally know the Gosselins and lived by them before they moved. It was talked about extensively on the New York Post site. At first the managers tried to deny it, but then people found the quotes from their site. After this was exposed, they changed the web site, but a few of us copied all the quotes from the GWOP site admitting their close ties to the Gosselins. I'm glad E. posted the quote here. This writer, Jessica, should have done as much research on GWOP as she did on the Gosselins. I'm not a fan of Kate's, but I think GWOP is just as bad as she is. They are mean, jealous high school girls who never grew up.

Great Article
Posted by Laura | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:55 PM

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Bravo! What a well written article!! I could only imagine how much more it would have contained had they allowed an interview. I used to be a big fan of the show but I too feel it has gone too far. I actually feel stressed out after watching it. Thanks for writing an article that explains all the unanswered questions viewers have. This has to be a start in the right direction for those children.

GWOP = Penn Mommy = Possummomma = LIARS
Posted by Former gwopper | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:06 PM

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GWOP? Are you kidding me? They made up this ridiculous story about some "Gosselin volunteer" with "insider" info...really nasty stuff...where is that in this article? It all turned out to be fake, some atheist in CA pretending she has the inside scoop on all these TLC shows. She's crazy, GWOP is crazy.

Jon & Kate Plus 8
Posted by El | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:56 PM

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As someone who fell in love with the Gosselins at first viewing, I have grown increasingly alarmed and disturbed as the seasons roll on, particularly the past two. There is no more "reality" in this reality show. How many Americans can afford a $1.3 million home? Home many Americans clothe their kids (all 8!) in matching Gymboree outfits? How many parents would sacrifice their childrens innocence and privacy for the sake of the almighty dollar? Not many, but TLC has found just the pair. Jon and Kate are not good examples of Christians, as they claim to be. They consistently talk down to each other, their kids, and others.America, stop this madness and turn the channel. TLC wil get a clue when 3 million viewers stop viewing this wreck of a show and family.Mady has one hell of a tell all one day..."Growing Up Gosselin"..

No Hate Here.....
Posted by ThreeFarmers | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM

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I love, love, love, this article.

The Gosselins need security because...........
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM

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Their fans are obsessive to the point of stalking. Last summer, the Gosselins put a sign in their front yard for about a week stating something to the effect of STOP!Do not stop in front of our house.Do not take pictures.Do not stop and talk to us.The Gosselins have been traveling with bodyguards for months and months now because they don't want to be bothered by 35 year old women with no lives running after them to give them toys for the kids. If you approach the Queen or Jon while they happen to be out alone, you will be dismissed. They want you to adore them with your $$ and that's the extent of it.

The hatecomments.
Posted by Jenna | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM

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Two quick things to say. One, why are people here attacking the writer of this article? Laugh as you will about the article if you hate it, but I'm fairly sure none of you haters are the assistant managing editor of a magazine. If this author is so bad, why don't you guys try out for her job? And two, why the attacks on GWOP? The article is not about GWOP. If you do not like it, then don't read it. If you do truly think that all Gwoppers are horrible people for whatever reason, then don't post petty hateful things on here - that makes YOU look like the idiot.

PPL are nasty
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM

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You all think this is such a wonderful article, what has she said that has not already been said a million times? You ppl just are so full of hatred and busting at the seams to get any kind of trash to talk about, Geez read the news pape or watch CNN,All this talk of most of you defending GWoP, yes they have said terrible things about the kids, then when there was a big stink made about it they started deleteing it, "super Mods? are you crazy or just blind, as far as aunt Jodi, oh my God biggest fake cry baby ever, and you think she loved those kids? no she was all about the money, when that didn't happen she didn't happen any more she only wanted the fame as much as Kate did, she sure never said no about going to Oprah did she? She is a liar just like her sister and Kevin is a low life, he's just like Jon and is told what to do by his wife. And how can you praise this article, it is nothing new, she did little to no research at all, as far as the suppose to be employer do you really b

Comment reply
Posted by Jenna | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:23 PM

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To the above commenter called "GWOP = Penn Mommy = Possummomma = LIARS" : Word of caution - you sound like an immature brat. The phrase 'some atheist' immediately lets us all know what a grossly closed-minded person you are. My country is 85% atheist, and I'll bet any money that our HDI is much higher than wherever you live, and that our crime rates are MUCH lower. So is 'atheist' supposed to be an insult? Hmmm... To me, you sound like a '50s countryboy pointing out 'them blacks' in town as the cause of all the trouble.

Posted by The Other Kate | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:12 PM

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J.J. AKA Baby Mama - Let's pretend it's Kate Gives Jon a Little Sumpin Sumpin Night and off you go to do whatever it is your husband allows after he has drank a bottle of bourbon. Please.

Fomer Employer
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:27 PM

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Jon's former employer should sue Jon and Kate for defamation. Former co-workers have stated in other interviews that during the time Kate was pregnant that Jon would rarely show up at work and when he did show up he was distracted and on the phone or on the internet the majority of the time. Also it would seem to me that Figure 8 productions and TLC want the Gosselin TV show to be as popular as possible for as long as possible. So to achieve that goal it is in their best interest to make the family as likable as possible. If the show we see is the best footage they have can you even imagine what gets left on the cutting room floor? Kate calling the kids even worse names than ugly? Kate speaking to her husband even worse? Jon and Kate Plus 8 has turned from the reality genre to an unscripted series, such as The Hills or the Larry David Show. Therefore if it is now an unscripted series the participants should be required to hold a SAG card and the children should receive some pro

And People Wonder Why GWOP Posters Are Considered Nutcases?
Posted by Leslie | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:29 PM

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Posted by Renee: Prove to us that Katie Irene didn't "use[d] her nursing connections to score Clomid, overstimulated her ovaries, and basically raped Jon in order to get knocked up with multiples and end up where they are today." How in the hell would anyone prove that? It's not up to the sane members of society to disprove insane rantings and conspiracy theories. One of the GWOP faithful has announced that she is in the process of accessing Kate's medical records -- a clear violation of the law, but what the hell, it's all in the name of the almighty TRUTH. PS. Last night I gave birth to a baby with four heads and two tails while cleaning my moldy refrigerator. (It's a Whirlpool.) What, don't believe me? Prove it didn't happen.

PPL are nasty
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:31 PM

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Do you really believe what other ppl say on these blogs? do you really believe that the suppose to be lawyer who just commented earlier on here is really a lawyer? well if you do I have a ocean front piece of land in Arizona to sell you. I have not read one thing in these six pages that has not been talked about and where did she get her info? from asking the bloggers to send it to her, which means you,I or any one could/and did send her a bunch of 1/2 truths and spectulations and she made a blog about it, sounds pretty much like Pennmommy/possum mommy, who by the way GWoP ppl and Julie, Jodis sister defended to the hilt as telling the truth,GWoP ppl said great things about Pennmommy and you all think they (GWoP) are credible? just tells me you are gullible and will believe any thing you hear that is bad and nasty, not only about Kate but any one they trash, Shame on you. And Jessica double shame on you!!!!

Q&A that we'd never get from Jon & Kate
Posted by Penny | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM

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Yes there will always be questions about Katie's fertility story since all of us who have under gone treatment, work for a RE or an insurance company find it strange she wasn't made to do a year of trying on her own before getting treated. Unless she told the RE they'd been trying before the marriage? Great morals there for a Christian if so. And she acts like she had such a horrid time getting pregnant but she was pregnant of the second time AFTER being hospitalized for overstimulated ovaries which NO reputable RE would have proceeded with insemination on a woman with overstimulated ovaries. Why not what until the next round? It's not as if she'd been doing IUI for months and months without success. Real fishy. It's interesting reading the old Reading Eagle archives and how they disgusted their community back before TLC ever started broadcasting their greed to the nation. Nice how at the tups first birthday party, no thanks from the Gosselins for all they'd been given. Jus

Please keep mentioning GWOP....it only makes that site more popular
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:21 PM

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People who hate GWOP...go right ahead. Follow the anti-Gosselin people everywhere we go. Post about GWOP. Go crazy. Foam at the mouth and sound nuts. Because the people on the fence who have no idea who or what GWOP is eventually find their way there eager to see what it is you are so desperate to "reveal" about GWOP and why you act so paranoid. It brings them more visitors, and more people to tell the true story of the Gosselins and their numbers only grow and grow. You are doing GWOP the best favor ever by acting ridiculous, so please, don't let me stop you! Foam away!

Posted by KP | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:27 PM

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"Because the people on the fence who have no idea who or what GWOP is eventually find their way there eager to see what it is you are so desperate to "reveal" about GWOP and why you act so paranoid." Amen! And what they will find there will not be all the hysterics they proclaim, but TRUTH.

To Christine
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:42 PM

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Christine, you are a smart girl, yes she was asking for info (trash/dirt/mud/garbage and what ever to get a story on the Gosselins, well she did and this is all it is,As if there is not enough hate blogs going on already, seems like the media, every body wants their own 15 minutes of fame and spotlight, well it wasn't even worth reading, Jessica should have stayed with the GWoP b/c any time you need ugly I guess thats where to get it, you see their name all over the blogs, but it is not always good, From what I gather as long as you talk trash on Kate you are welcome other wise you are deleted, and these women (If you can call them women) get praised for it,They talk just as bad about the Duggers to, They remind me of a group who used to kill ppl just b/c they didn't look the way they thought they should KWIM? So just b/c the Duggers dress different and have a large family they talk about them, but I bet Michelle Dugger is more of a woman than all those &^%$#*& at GWoP will ever be.In

Pagirl
Posted by Mel | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:44 PM

COMMENT:

WOW this is an awesome true article!

They aren't neighbors
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:48 PM

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Julie knows GWoPers because she used to live in the same town as one of them, was passing through on vacation and met one member.

To Jen
Posted by JulieBrown | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:38 PM

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"Princess boards are laughing at people who don't like the Gosselins?"......Gee Jen, a little defensive, aren't we? Did someone forget to take their Prozac/Effexor/whatever this morning? Don't worry, I am sure the HOURS and HOURS you spend on your little hate blog will cheer you right up! :)

Free the Gosselin 8
Posted by Cynthia | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:40 PM

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Great article. Like most folks I started out loving the show but now am just so sad for the kids. Loss of privacy, loss of family and friends who love and protect you (Aunt Jodi, Uncle Kevin, Beth, Nana Janet). But hey, Kate has her big house and Jon has his place in Colorado so it's all good. Or as Kate would say, "All mine, as far as I can see".

To Jen
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:41 PM

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Jen, I feel sorry for you dear, I can see right now you are easily persuaded, I guess you let pennmommy get to you to, with her sick son and dying and all that. Go ahead and play with your nasty lil' group and see where it gets you, I guess you ppl are so hungry for attention that you'll follow any thing, well as it is said if you don't stand for some thing you'll fall for any thing,and you sure are, First and foremost it is really none of your business, it's no money out of your pocket and please don't say the kids are abused, I think all you moms need to look at your own kids and see where you have went wrong, remember when you point a finger there are 4 more pointing back at you. Go ahead praise those trash mongers tell everyone how great they are and how many hits they get I'm sure there are a lot of ppl who love to hate just like you do.

Posted by HaHa | Feb. 25, 2009 at 7:53 PM

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"People who hate GWOP...go right ahead. Follow the anti-Gosselin people everywhere we go. Post about GWOP. Go crazy. Foam at the mouth and sound nuts. Because the people on the fence who have no idea who or what GWOP is eventually find their way there eager to see what it is you are so desperate to "reveal" about GWOP and why you act so paranoid. It brings them more visitors, and more people to tell the true story of the Gosselins and their numbers only grow and grow. You are doing GWOP the best favor ever by acting ridiculous, so please, don't let me stop you! Foam away!"Ah, I love irony. Guess what? I wouldn't have a clue about what brands of anything the Gosselins use if the freaks at GWOP didn't foam at the mouth over every product ever seen on the show. Ya'll are doing a fabulous job of advertising for Whirlpool, etc.

3 FARMERS, LAURA LINGER, ETC.
Posted by TravisNoodle | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:45 PM

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Are crazy cat ladies. They haven't raised children and yet they feel they know what's best for OTHER people's children. Hey, 3 Farmers, when you are going to write another hilarious recap about lice?

Finally!!
Posted by Stefanie | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:49 PM

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I'm glad that someone finally published an article on this family that shows the other side. It answered some of my questions. I found it weird that Jon was fired b/c of the health insurance issue. They had no income so why not file for unemployment. But you cant get it if you were fired. Now the whole story comes forward. GWOP isnt the only place were place talk about them, its everywhere. Anywhere there is mention of the Gosselins, there is negative comments to follow and I noticed that comments from supporters of the show are becoming less. A popular blogging website has some angry bloggers from the Berks area. A few people have gone as far as posting the address of the Gosselins new home. I checked the validity of the address using yahoomaps from an aerial view and yes the house shown matchs the house in the real estate ads. I have contacted TLC 3 times regarding this familys address being posted and have heard not a thing back. I know the issue wasnt resolved b/c the blogs are sti

To Leslie
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:53 PM

COMMENT:

Leslie that is funny, best thing I've read here so far, You nailed it girl, I hope who ever gets Kates medical records goes straight to jail and the hospital is sued and shut down, yes this is exactly what I have been saying about GWoP thats exactly what they do, they are stalkers and brag about it, now why in the hell would we want Kates medical records? why is that any of our business? In fact I'm calling the hospital and telling them exactly what is being said and then i'm letting TLC know about it,I thought we were suppose to comment about what is on the show, not go dig up stuff in the medical files and put it out there for all to see, but as I said thats what GWoP does,

GWOP = Penn Mommy = Possummomma = LIARS
Posted by Ravello | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:57 PM

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Where can I go read about the connection between the hate blog and Penn Mommy & Possummomma???? Not on GWoP, that is for sure. They neatly erased all the lies they printed from Penn Mommy after another blog outed her. Such ethical, upstanding ladies, aren't they?

You're doing Kate no favors.....and you look ridiculous
Posted by Jen | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:57 PM

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For anyone new to all of this: The post below is indicative of Kate's fans. What wonderful ambassadors they are for the Gosselin family. You might notice that the ugliest comments come from fans, not people who dislike the show. >>To JenPosted by JulieBrown | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:38 PMCOMMENT:"Princess boards are laughing at people who don't like the Gosselins?"......Gee Jen, a little defensive, aren't we? Did someone forget to take their Prozac/Effexor/whatever this morning? Don't worry, I am sure the HOURS and HOURS you spend on your little hate blog will cheer you right up! :)

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:08 PM

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J.J. Can you give us a link to this 'dig' for Kate's records? I'd love to see it.

Posted by rutro | Feb. 25, 2009 at 9:16 PM

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Anon @ 8:08, that sound you hear of crickets chirping is JJ aka BM scurrying off to write Kate a letter and tell her how great she looked Monday night and how she only aspires to be as orange one day. She's lying about the records.

Great Interview
Posted by lisa | Feb. 25, 2009 at 9:18 PM

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Thank you for saying what others want to say and have been thinking for a very long time.

FANTASTIC!!!
Posted by Laura | Feb. 25, 2009 at 8:34 PM

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Finally a mainstream publication has the "balls" to expose Jon and Kate Grifter. The truth hurts, doesn't it.

Great Journalism
Posted by Jodii | Feb. 25, 2009 at 9:34 PM

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LOL Jon, I see you wrote a hundred comments titled the same thing--Poor Journalism! Nice try. Be more original. You are so obvious. And saying over and over, 'so this is the article we were waiting for?' So obvious you lurk daily at GWOP. So sad. You guys have dug your own grave. Go away. Your shrew is waiting at home for you.

Hey TravisNoodle Impersonator
Posted by The Real Travis Noodle | Feb. 25, 2009 at 9:37 PM

COMMENT:

I AM ON TO YOU! STOP NOW! STOP USING MY HANDLE TO SPEW YOUR HATE!!!

Good Article
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 9:51 PM

COMMENT:

The media centered life style the Gosselins have chosen for their children is unusual to say the least. To the fans out there...no one knows the long term ramification in regards to the Gosselin children's mental health. To that point it saddens me that parents have chosen this life for their children, which will likely and unfortunatley turn out to be a scientific experiment in terms of human development and growth under intense media pressure and fame. This is certainly not a life I would choose for my children. It is unfortunate to say the least.

Posted by Cocoa | Feb. 25, 2009 at 9:58 PM

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Ok I am NOT a fan of Jon and Kate and I have even blogged for GWOP a couple times, but it is painfully obvious that the author of this article is either one of the horrendous, Nazi-moderators of GWOP or a frequenter. She has literally taken every point word for word from that website. Absolutely nothing new was revealed that hadn't already been posted there a million times except for the part about Jon getting fired. I mean come on. I was really looking forward to some new factual info that was supposed to bring Kon down as promised. This is nothing but a copy/paste from Gosselins Without Pity. Disappointed!!

Good grief
Posted by Amanda | Feb. 25, 2009 at 10:02 PM

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Can you people PLEASE take your hatred of GWOP somewhere else? The rest of us who don't post on any of your stupid sites really don't care, and are enjoying this article. You're really looking foolish.

Thank you
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 10:09 PM

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Thank you so much for this well written and well researched article. Something MUST be done about this awful show and the terrible situation these children are in. Hopefully, this article can play a part in getting things started. I quit the show long ago, and hope others will do the same. I will NOT support the exploitation of children, nor will I support two user-parents getting rich and famous by pimping out their kids who are just too young to have a choice or know any better.

A good Question
Posted by J.J | Feb. 25, 2009 at 10:09 PM

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why do we have so many on here afraid to put their name to their comments? Seems like it's the defenders of GWoP ppl. Well ofcourse, except for # Farmers, poor pitiful women.as for Fiona, I see she is still running wild, with her wicked tongue, Well at least GWoP ppl taught her well.By the way I'm not sure who BM is or baby moma, but you are some sick women.Fiona, quit using Jenna Roberts name on your blog, she is too much a lady to waste her time on you, She is to sweet to let your name pass her lips. So Quit it

Aunt Jodi's video can still be viewed here!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 10:11 PM

COMMENT:

click here

four fingers, really???
Posted by Gail | Feb. 25, 2009 at 10:24 PM

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When I point one finger, 3 are pointing back at me. I have a thumb.

Excellent article
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 10:36 PM

COMMENT:

Finally, a journalist who has the guts to print the truth and expose Jon and Kate for what they are - opportunists and con artists.

PROTECT 8 Parents radically opposed to exploiting Children on TV.
Posted by Jennifer | Feb. 25, 2009 at 10:37 PM

COMMENT:

I am the co-founder of PROTECT 8. We area group of people hoping to bring awareness of the lack of laws to protect Reality show children. Our mission statement has 8 goals we have set to help create laws to protect kids from being used as entertainment and for revenue. Our Blog is PROTECT8GROUP@blogspot.com. Please consider joining to help put Child back in Childhood.

To Amanda
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:07 PM

COMMENT:

Can you people PLEASE take your hatred of GWOP somewhere else?. No, sorry, we won't be doing that, but nice of you to ask!

To Anonymous @8:08
Posted by J.J. (yes it is J.J. | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:12 PM

COMMENT:

The remark about Kates records was from someone on your site GWoP that said they were trying to access them, so why don't you just ask them to tell you?Rutro, you are an idiot, I am J.J. and no one else, is that one of the tricks you use, well ofcourse it is.You had a good teacher did you not? well about 10 of them at least,The employer of Jon, where is the proof the employer actually said that? And GWoP ppl being neighbors of Kate are you serious? that is such a lie,Lordy Be you ppl will believe any thing. That what they did is not called neighbors legally, it's called stalking.Julie you are right poor Jen is off her meds today, and she lost in la,la, land with her peeps. You nailed itCocoa, So true and well said.

To: Cocoa
Posted by Andrea | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:13 PM

COMMENT:

I know how you feel. I was really excited when Serena initally posted. I thought the story was going to run in a well-known magazine and would focus on the child exploitation angle. Boy, was I wrong. It's my own fault, I should have quit GWoP after the Penn Mommy fiasco. Maybe I'll finally learn my lesson.

To the Other TravisNoodle
Posted by TravisNoodle | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:16 PM

COMMENT:

"I AM ON TO YOU! STOP NOW! STOP USING MY HANDLE TO SPEW YOUR HATE!!!" Doesn't feel so good when the shoe is on the other foot? Anyway, TravisNoodle is on my birth certificate and I intend to keep using it. Enjoy!

Pennmommy
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:16 PM

COMMENT:

Ravello, if will google her name you will find out a lot of stuff, it's sad, rediculous and lies.

To: Jen
Posted by | Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:20 PM

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Anyway "new" to this will realize both sides are a bit crazy! Only one side is acting morally superior and acting like they alone have the truth. Guess which "side" that is, my darling. Don't forget your meds!

Posted by TravisNoodle | Feb. 25, 2009 at 10:34 PM

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"Finally, a journalist who has the guts to print the truth..." Ha. That may be the best one I have heard all day. Our young Miss Jess isn't what I call a "journalist." Remember her tag? MagazineReporter@gmail.com. Priceless....

Jon and Kate are good parents because ...?
Posted by Elizabeth | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:39 AM

COMMENT:

Wow - after wading through tons of emails here, and at the risk of being referred to as housebound or whatever, I'm waiting for the Jon and Kate supporters to defend Jon and Kate Gosselin rather than attack the author of this article or the GWOP website. So far, the only defense of Jon and Kate Gosselin has been to personally attack critics of the show. Tell us why Jon and Kate are good parents and why it is good for their kids to be filmed four days a week (this according to Jon and Kate and not a fact I've come up with just because I'm housebound.)

Ugh.
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:54 AM

COMMENT:

No child should EVER have to wake up in the morning, go online, and see this: click here

Gosselins kids = Dionne Quintuplets in Canada
Posted by Caden Canyon | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:52 AM

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I feel the most sorry for poor, neglected, miserable Maddy. When she shouted out "I want a dog who will only love me!", it spoke volumes on the permanent damage those greedy, lazy monster Jon & Kate are doing to her. Mark my words, this girl will be a slut when she's in her teens, desperately aching for severely misguided "love" some horny teen boy -- or worse, MAN (can you say "daddy complex"???) -- will be more than willing to shower on her. If Jon and Kate don't *listen* to their troubled child and *act*, they'll be crushing to sole of an innocent human being... THEIR CHILD, just so they can get freebie tummy tucks and hair transplants. Nice!ipodtouch@yahoogroups.com

jimmycrackedcorn
Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:30 AM

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Thanks for letting everyone know yet another of your names,Fiona.

Huge Fan
Posted by Mom of | Feb. 26, 2009 at 5:58 AM

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i fele sad that this artcle come out. Your all jealous. That is truth. I read on GWOP and they scare me. I have voo doo doll to use so back off. One day Kate call me and I talk to her. I keep calling her until then.

This is unfortunate.
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:49 AM

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I am saddened to say that Philly Magazine has lost a great deal of credibility for me after reading this article. The article was fine until the mention of Gosselins Without Pity. While I believe they had good intentions at first, their site has turned into a garbage dump of made-up stories and assumptions, with people competing over who can come up with the most outrageous story and claim it as fact. I am sure you have received many emails praising the writer for exposing the "truth" about that family, saying their "scam is up," and that Kate is an evil shrew of a woman who deserves nothing that she has. I believe the writer of the article will now be deemed their "savior" as she has aligned herself with their ultimate goal of "bringing down" that family. I hope she is up for the challenge as Gosselins Without Pity have shown in the past that anyone Gosselin-related is subjected to their harrassing on a daily basis. And my guess is that many of them cannot even point out Phil

To Protect 8 - Lack of Child Labor Laws
Posted by Janet | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:15 AM

COMMENT:

Yeah! FINALLY! Some really said what was lacking in this article! I'm a very active mom, having had a child in the industry and I, myself, pulled a child theatrical labor law out of the closet in New Jersey, written in 1962 which needed some dusting off a few years ago by the Attorney General's office, to protect child actors. Missing in this article is the specifics on how these children having made producers very rich, have made the parents very rich and are labled only as "participants" in a reality show..not deemed employed because the labor regs in PA only address juveniles who are employed in the entertainment industry! Therefore, no labor regulations followed these children. Void were regs concerning safety, work hours (24/7 with permanent lighting in their home) schooling addressed and their welfare. Product placement in their home, advertisers buying commercial time, all focused on the children, producers rolling in $$$ all complimentary of minors who received no compensation

This article
Posted by Beachlovin | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:10 AM

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I am unsure as to why on earth this article was published. Does Philadelphia Magazine not fact check? The article is full of gossip from a hate blog. The comments about Beth are especially perplexing, why on earth would Jessica Remo write rumors as if they are fact? That's bad journalism. Its really no wonder why journalistic integrity is long gone, with "reporters" like Jessica Remo around.

GWOP Fan
Posted by Teresa | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:15 AM

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Moderator or Author. Blog called CrownPrincessMarieChantalofGreece-Gosselins without Pity. They are spamming this board with negative comments about GWOP and Author of Article. highondegrassi, andrea and others from that board are responsible for the attacks on this board. Go to page 219 of their own site and see what the board monitor has to say. Page 225 highondegrassi makes comments about taking Travis Noodles Nickname. Please do something about this.

Web of lies
Posted by Elizabeth | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:08 AM

COMMENT:

This article shows Jon and Kate for who they are. Jon's lie about how his employment ended caused a lot of ppl to pity them but now we have the truth from Jon's boss. I think every lie that Jon and kate have spoken is coming to the forefront. Since they are no longer hurting for money, it seems to me they could start paying back the state of pa for the medicaid assistance they received that first year. I also think the grandparents should be ready, once this all comes tumbling down, the grandkids will need you.

Kate Fans
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:22 AM

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Everytime a negative article is printed about Jon and Kate Gosselin the fans come out of the woodwork. I have witnessed this so many times it makes me sick. It also takes the attention of the lies Jons and Kate tell the public and exploitation of the Gosselin children. The author did a wonderful well written piece. Now the fans of Kate have arrived to show their displeasure. Unfortunately J&K fans are delusional just like Kate. If you think that by attacking GWOP it will stop these type of articles being written you are very wrong.

Void of Child Labor Protections
Posted by Janet | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:25 AM

COMMENT:

click here the author and to everyone focusing in on Jon or Kate or any adult. Please review the Child Labor regulations in the state of PA. Not one regulation covered these children. Not work hours (3 allowed in one day -no waiver even if parents request one), work conditions (children in hot studio lighting all day) EARNED MONEY, who earned this money to purchase this home? Who is selling the products and WHO made Pennsylvania some nice money bringing this production into their state? I believe the children wrote a sign saying no more cameras! Who is listening to the children and shame on the Labor Dept and State of PA for not realizing the minors WORKING in reality TV shows.That should be the next article without the mention of Jon or Kate!Its all about WORKING these children and people making a profit off of them, including their parents. Exploitation in one big package.

Three Farmers
Posted by ex-member of CPMCoG | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:28 AM

COMMENT:

I want to say how sorry I am for the abusive posts I have seen written about you from the girls at CrownPrincessMarieChantalofGreece-Gosselins Without Pity. I was a member of that sad group until yesterday. I do not agree with the personal attacks they have done to you. They do not know you-have never met you, but have decided to make you [yes you] a target of their inbred hatred. Do you want to know why? Because they read all you posts at GWOP. You are the most intelligent, articulate and funny blogger on that site. If they can shut you up ... well they've won. They will move on to Serena or someone else on that board. I apologize for my involvement and I hope by outing these sick individuals you will know where the attacks are coming from and by who. Again I apologize. You don't deserve this. This article opened my eyes, thank you Jessica.

The laws have to change
Posted by Pam | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:30 AM

COMMENT:

Thank you for a well written article. Reality shows have featured only adults in recent years and this new gig the Gosselins have created has no laws protecting their children. One daughter has been diagnosed with migranes - and the article clearly states that a neighbor pointed out that the industrial lighting installed for filming could show the house from space. It is evident from this fact alone that the children are being harmed by the 3-4 day a week filming. If the laws in California protect the children from situations like this, why not national legislation protecting children from exploitation before more families get in on the obvious gravy train the Gosselins have created.

Don't even bother
Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:42 AM

COMMENT:

Don't bother with Protect 8. Bohemian Moon is one of the followers. The site is so new it doesn't have comments yet. The Gosselins have been exploiting their kids full time since 2007. Where were you then ?

TLC won't pull the plug or protect the children
Posted by Alia | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:33 AM

COMMENT:

The sad thing is that TLC will not pull the program (or protect the children) until they have a replacement show ready to go.It would cost TLC too much money in sponsor dollars to pull it.It's all about the almighty $$ - just ask the Gosselins. If they didn't have their children working they'd still be online asking for handouts from unsuspecting church members, family, friends and the State of Pennsylvania.Jessica, I know you're taking heat for your research. I'm sure that is part & parcel of your job.You did well.Thank you.

Crown Princess Marie Chantal of Greece-Gosslins Without Pity
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:49 AM

COMMENT:

highondegrassi, andrea, kirjava, nancybeth77, margojata even your own moderator is threatening to shut your board down. I really believe its 2 girls posting under "many" names. Your personal attacks against the woman at GWOP is sick. You spend your days reading our posts and then cutting and pasting them on your site. Then you spend hours analyzing our comments. Perhaps you all need to get a life? Take the tin foil off your heads and allow them to breathe? No matter what you say or how many personal attacks you make against us at GWOP we are committed to stopping the exploitation of the Gosselin children.

To TLC Shame on YOU!
Posted by Janet | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:40 AM

COMMENT:

Dear TLC, So you managed to make a huge profit off of minors and exploit them to the max without child labor laws getting in your way!How much of a profit have you made off of these children who were used to entertain the public on National TV, who were used to sell advertising time, who are actually selling products for adverisers as they play with them on film and you've invaded their home for more than the allotted 3 hours per labor standards. Best of all, you didn't have to EMPLOY 8 minors! Why, because this was not "scripted"..I beg to differ as each episode had a theme. It was not simply the every day life of a child in their home.Well TLC, how was it taking candy from a baby? Hopefully we'll correct this mistake in PA and every other state who hasn't included minors working in reality TV shows and making a profit for the production company and State.

derpity derp derp
Posted by Common Sense | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:53 AM

COMMENT:

Why on earth are people attacking the author of the article, when the Gosselins were given ample opportunity to respond to all of the allegations in question? The isn't a tabloid; if there were untruths THEY WOULDN'T BE PUBLISHED for fear of prosecution. Good lord.

Teresa
Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:44 AM

COMMENT:

The moderator on the princess board was writing about double and triple posting. Do you not know what that is? There was nothing at CPMCoG about highondegrassi stealing anyone's name. She commented on it. That's all. You seem to have the level of intellect that I have come to expect from GWoP, from the founders of it on down. I would think highondegrassi and others would have something to bitch about since the lowbrows at GWoP think it is so clever to steal princess board member names. That must be approved by the mods themselves since they let those comments go through on GWoP.

Jon the Pimp Daddy
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:52 AM

COMMENT:

So before the tups were even born Jon had plans to pimp them out? Sick, sick, sick! Those tups had jobs before they were even born. What loser parents those two are and this article has outed them for the deadbeat scamming greedy parents they really are.

PA Mom
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:53 AM

COMMENT:

I am a former fan of the show. I don't post over at GWOP, in fact, I myself just stumbled across it after being so livid with the show I needed to find out why it's still on! Jessica, wonderful job. We need more articles like this to get the ball rolling and expose these people for what they are and protect these children from further exploitation. After the octo mom gave birth, I couldn't help but think she saw how the Gosselins went from rags to riches and thought "gee, I can do that too"! Shame on these people who use their kids for money. It's got to stop!

Another Great Article
Posted by Betty | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:06 AM

COMMENT:

Thank you Jessica for writing such a good article on what con's these two KON's are. You have uncovered quite a few lies they have told to churches for years. Bravo!

CrownPrincessMarieChantalofGreece-Women who need Help!
Posted by Teresa | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:00 AM

COMMENT:

I have personally spoken with the board moderators [phone and e-mails] and discussed with them my concerns on the board. I'm just going to say two words to you "slander" and "libel". They are going to be monitoring your posts very closely, so if I were you I'd be very careful on your personal attacks.

Princess board?
Posted by Jo-ann | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:01 AM

COMMENT:

I found the princess board but can't find the moderator threatening to shut it down or them admitting to using other names. Were they removed? I see on 219 that the moderator is taking them to task regarding double posting, which of course means doubling up posts on that board instead of editing, not posting on two different websites.

The show lost it's "charm" long ago !!!
Posted by Nina | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:03 AM

COMMENT:

I stoppped watching!!! As a parent of multiples myself, I initially found the show cute and inspiring. I used to think if this woman can deal with 8 kids I can deal with my far fewer number. However, the family started being portrayed as celebrities. It got to a point where every show was about them doing something "priviledged" box tickets, snow trips, free hair plugs !!! All that was just ridiculous and I realized that they can't be the struggling family that was raising children that was captivating due to their normalcy. Parents should not be making their living off their children. The show really just needs to be taken off the air. If they want to be good parents, they should be grateful for all that they have made (financially) and allow their children a private and normal childhood.

Great journalism..congratulations, Jess!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:04 AM

COMMENT:

Because of this very necessary and important piece and a brave journalist and magazine, I am going to subscribe. Thank you for standing up for the children.Someone has to defend and protect them from greed!blamingoftheshrew

Princess board?
Posted by Teresa | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:09 AM

COMMENT:

Yes comment has disappeard . Was posted on Feb 22 @ 6:oopm. Then the post about double posting replaced it. Good thing moderator sent me a copy for my records. 3.....2.....1 You will be shut down very soon ladies, enjoy the fun while it lasts!!!!

Teresa
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:11 AM

COMMENT:

Teresa- what is the phone number for the moderators of princess marie chantal of greece?

WOW.
Posted by Common Sense | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:14 AM

COMMENT:

okay these girls are insane. 225 pages of nothing but posting other people's posts from another blog? click here snark thyselves.

oops.
Posted by Common Sense | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:15 AM

COMMENT:

click here

margojata
Posted by Teresa | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:28 AM

COMMENT:

margojata get a life! Just because I left the board and refuse to be a part of you and highondegrassi's nonsense you decide to act like a total idiot? Thanks for pasting my posts to your board I'll e-mail them today over to the mod's you've just given me more evidence. Please go back to your board and quit trolling GWOP and this site. Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental illness? I ask that seriously because stalking and trolling boards is jusss ... 'weird' lol!

Teresa
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:19 AM

COMMENT:

"I have personally spoken with the board moderators [phone and e-mails] and discussed with them my concerns on the board. I'm just going to say two words to you "slander" and "libel". They are going to be monitoring your posts very closely, so if I were you I'd be very careful on your personal attacks."You might want to think of those two words in relation to the Gosselins, who I'm guessing have some high-powered lawyers at their disposal. A reasoned discussion of child exploitation is one thing, accusations of Kate raping Jon, physical abuse of the children and animals, stealing drugs, etc., etc., are quite another.

Since asked
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:21 AM

COMMENT:

click here Administrative Contact:Clinger, Patrick whois@proboards.com ProBoards 1 Pallazo Circle Foothill Ranch, California 92610 United States 9494630329

Phone number
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:22 AM

COMMENT:

Teresa - could you post the phone number for the Princess Marie Chantal of Greece moderator? I am not able to find it on that website.

margojata - girls at CPMCoG
Posted by Teresa | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:26 AM

COMMENT:

Please continue to cut and paste all my comments. Then make your horrible nasty remarks. I live in a state that is actively pursuing complaints of cyber-bullying and cyber-harassment. Everytime you do it ka-ching ka-ching!

Asked and verified
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:27 AM

COMMENT:

click here

Craziness
Posted by Lana | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:29 AM

COMMENT:

It seems people are more worked up over the blogs about this show than the show itself. Here is a thought--if you hate the show..don't watch and don't talk about it. The more press this family gets- good or bad is just money in their pocket. Shut down all the Gosselin blogs, let the show get cancelled and we can all move on. I am sick of this show and people talking about it!

margojata -- CrownPrincessMarieChantalofGreece
Posted by Teresa | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:34 AM

COMMENT:

Just read your last post [pg 225]. You sure did run out of there in a hurry. Not so anonymous anymore, eh? Once I posted your name you sent an e-mail to your moderator sayin "its not me, I swear!". Run....but everyone here now knows who you and your 'friends' are lol. I also sent you 'mod' some of your posts from today. Stop with the bullying and harassment now.

Teresa
Posted by Jo-ann | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:39 AM

COMMENT:

Im afraid that this meltdown you are having will make them laugh at you even more. I just read through 10 or so pages there and while they are copying GWOP posts and mocking them, that isn't illegal. If you were posting with them until yesterday, didn't you know what they did?

Asked and verified
Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:43 AM

COMMENT:

Those aren't the mods, Einstein. The princess board is hosted. There is nothing in their entire site to get shut down for. If it were so easy to get hosted boards shut down, the seekrit board would have shut downa long time ago. You don't know enough to use the contact info for the people who own the board that is on the princess board itself? The Pro Boards.com info? I'm lauging at you, not with you.

JESSICA IS AN EMBARASSMENT TO THIS SITE AND YOU SHOULD BE SHAMED!
Posted by Casey | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:46 AM

COMMENT:

YOU TROLLS ARE PATHETIC! And shame on this Jessica person for TROLLING hate sites trying to drum up as much slander on this poor family as she can. We do not know the REAL reason why Jon was fired. There is no proof of this claim. This person has been contacting a hate site for weeks and this article is an embarrassment to this site. This is no mainstream publication, are you kidding me?

If your linked on a hate site, it questions your validity
Posted by Rebecca | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:54 AM

COMMENT:

I'm sorry, but there could be 100 comments here and I still don't know what to believe. This article is very one sided and basically sounds just like those people that dislike the family so much and go on those sites just to bash them. I really wish they didn't link it there. I don't believe at all that this story has any sort of negative impact at all. In fact, I feel it makes them more intriguing and will make people watch their show even more! This was the big reveal? The one all the people that hate them have been waiting for? What a complete letdown.

Teresa-Brought to You by Survivor Sucks
Posted by Teresa....LMAO | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:14 AM

COMMENT:

Ahhh Haaa! SurvivorSucks...Jon and Kate Plus 8:Who pooped where? If you pooped CALL OUT! We at Survivor Sucks like to shut up trolls who scammer around trying to stir up sh!t. margojata has left the building.....LMAO.The V.

Asked and verified.
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:16 AM

COMMENT:

The owner of ProBoards is the final authority on what is posted or not. Mod or not. His decision ultimately.

Take It Somewhere Else, Please
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:32 AM

COMMENT:

All of you grown-ass women on here fighting back and forth about some pitiful blog sites you apparently live on need to take your cat fight somewhere else! This is a genuine news article with facts and supporting statements from witnesses and you've managed to ruin it for people who want to know the truth about the Gosselins. So, PLEASE. If you have an ounce of class left in you, move it to your own blogs! Thanking you, in advance, from the folks who don't want to read your crap. And good job, Jessica. You did a very good thing by exposing the lies about Jon's former employment firing. I hope the hardworking church members think twice before putting a $20 in the love offering basket next time Jon or Kate dare to show their faces in a church. Despicable people, using "God" as their way out of obligations so they can take more money for their lying/speeches.

Hosted Board -- Do you even know what that means?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:25 AM

COMMENT:

>>Those aren't the mods, Einstein. The princess board is hosted.

Hosted Board -- Do you even know what that means?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:27 AM

COMMENT:

Was written: Those aren't the mods, Einstein. The princess board is hosted. Response: Who do you think the board is "hosted" by? ProBoards, duh. That is what hosted means. ProBoards admin decides what stays and what goes and has final say. Boards are hosted at the admin team's discretion.

Article Validity
Posted by J | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:41 AM

COMMENT:

A few things should be pointed out about comments regarding this article. First of all Philadelphia Magazine is a nationwide publication. I believe that satisfies the "mainstream" argument. I don't think that the comments that are made after the article either help or hurt the article. For example: Half of the ignorant comments that were posted on sites like CNN after stories were written during the Presidential Election. Does that mean CNN is not credible? I doubt that. The second point is that need to be made is that just because GWOP was mentioned in the article it doesn't mean that they were the sole source for the article or even a source at all. All that was mentioned was that the site exists and what is on it. Many people contribute to articles and prefer to remain anonymous. Obviously the writer tried to contact the Gosselins and was declined interviews as stated in the article. Finally, magazines do not publish information in their articles that is not verified or else they w

Article Validity
Posted by J | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:45 AM

COMMENT:

Finally, magazines do not publish information in their articles that is not verified or else they would be sued. A team of lawyers does the fact checking process. Argue what you want about the Gosselins, but the article is based on verified facts.

Gosselins had a chance to set the record straight
Posted by Jen | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:38 AM

COMMENT:

Given that the author offered the Gosselins the opportunity to give their side of the story, I can't see how this article was not written with the intention of being balanced. Whatever the outcome of the article, it's based on the people who were willing to talk. The article might have been very different had the Gosselins spoken up and allowed their side to be told. The author can only use the facts given by people who were willing to be spoken to and contribute to the article. If anyone wants to blame someone for the article seeming slanted, they have the Gosselins to blame for that.

let them defend themselves
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:43 AM

COMMENT:

If this article was untrue, then why didn't TLC and the Gosselins speak to the reporter to give their side? FYI - many of the Gosselin non supporters are not jealous and are just stunned that this show continues to air with the child abuse that is evident week after week. That the Gosselins as producers choose to air it is disturbing.

excellent article jess, BRAVO!
Posted by john | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:44 AM

COMMENT:

it is about time someone exposed these two moronic alleged parents for the lies and manipulations day after day - their time of reckoning is coming folks and it is will be in the form of eight very screwed up kids - boycott the sponsors and TLC, keep your eye on the prize which is cancellation and let the kids out of their parental "contracts"

your fifteen minutes are up/time to go to work
Posted by elizabeth | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:50 AM

COMMENT:

kate and john your time is up - was it all worth it? your lies are exposed for the world to see and you had better return those donated computers before your kids understand the depth and breath of your exploitation it is no wonder your families could not stand idly by and watch your "sham" of a family - excellent job Jess please do a series on these lunatics and give the kids back their childhoods - keep up the good work

Excellent idea - do a series of articles on these idiots
Posted by kerry | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:07 AM

COMMENT:

Jess, 95 percent of the posters (excluding the blog fights) are behind you 100 percent - do a series of articles and expose all of their lies and manipulations/where is the children's money? etc. your pultizer awaits you - their silence speaks volumes don't you think?? Their PR firm is spinning, no amount of money or talent can ever repair their "bought and paid for" public image - they are DONE

Posted by Ruth | Feb. 26, 2009 at 10:08 AM

COMMENT:

We are a young country that has evolved in our perception and ideas. When we feel our citizens are unduly be treated unfairly we create a law. Laws that provide fair treatment to all of our citizens. To those of you that think Jon and Kate are doing a good job, why would you mind there being legislature to protect the children? If you love the children like you say you do, why wouldn't that be important to you? If you love Jon and Kate plus Eight just for the entertainment factor you should not mind there being laws to protect the children.

Thank you
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 10:10 AM

COMMENT:

Thank you so much for shining the light of truth on this show. I like many others became a fan of the early shows but I have in recent years become very disappointed in the direction this show has taken. Unfortunately most of us outside of Pennsylvania only hear the TLC version of their lives and this it would seem is a far cry from the truth.

Posted by barack | Feb. 26, 2009 at 10:27 AM

COMMENT:

Ok ladies, time to get off the computer and get jobs. Whether you are GNOP, GDNNOP, Serena, Fiona, TravisNoodle, or asswipe, you are all INSANE!!!!!!!!!!

One only has to watch the program to see
Posted by Susie | Feb. 26, 2009 at 10:32 AM

COMMENT:

What is going on with this family. I personally do not think they set a good example in any way. I'm tired of watching them flaunt their freebies week after week when I, a single homeowner, works 40 hours or more a week and can't even dream of buying those things. With people out of work, and others struggling, I don't think this sends a very good message. I also find the way this woman treats her kids and her husband appauling, especially when one can tell just by watching that some of the kids could benefit from extra attention once in a while. The couple themselves act more immature then the tups.

To the Gals @ CrownPrincessMarieChantalofGreece
Posted by TERESA-LMAO | Feb. 26, 2009 at 10:38 AM

COMMENT:

WE at Survivor Sucks have taken a vote. Next time you decide to spam a board and harass the posters we will post your personal information all over the net. Yes we have infiltrated your slimey group and have names, numbers etc...And will gladly share the info with anyone you decide to smear. So beware [we are watching you]. Now lets have some FUN!

Jon and kate, no press conference about this?
Posted by john | Feb. 26, 2009 at 10:41 AM

COMMENT:

you are publicity driven whores who have pimped your children out to avoid working so where is the press conference going to be held refuting this article? lord knows neither of you work, no Q&A from investigaive reporters that you cannot review before hand? You and your PR posts here do not count - when and where? I will be there with bells on as will my colleagues from across the country - your silence speaks volumes - those poor, poor, kids

Fact vs. Fiction
Posted by Mae | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:59 AM

COMMENT:

I yet to come across a blog, article, or comment that actually shares documented facts about Jon and Kate, or has a balanced view of the family. This article is no different than any other biased, opinion and hearsay based piece out there. The mention of GWOP ruined the credibility of this article for me; that site is so hate mongering that they refuse to post comments that are anything but slanderous of Jon and Kate. I tried to post a comment to their site that questioned some of the “facts” being posted in comments, and they refused to post it. I certainly don’t think Jon and Kate are perfect parents or partners, but I don’t understand the bias towards that family. And yet I am sure there will be millions of comments justifying that same bias. The power of free speech is something to behold!

Excellent Article
Posted by Kim | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM

COMMENT:

As a long-time fan of the show, your article put to words what I have been thinking for over a year now. I was a huge fan because I have four boys and a busy home and I could relate to Kate. I excused her rudeness because she was "overwhelmed" and I admired her organizational skills. Now I find her rudeness to her husband inexcusable and hard to watch. I question what kind of mother doesn't let her children eat the cupcakes they worked so hard to make on their birthdays and who doesn't let their kids name their family pet? I used to admire her mothering skills, but now I see a Mom who barely interacts with her children. She cooks and cleans, but has her husband do all the interacting with the children (playing, showering, putting to bed). There is nothing more important than being present for your children. I hope she learns this. I wish this family all the best, and I hope they turn off the cameras real soon. I won't know though, because for the first time in three years, I w

Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:08 AM

COMMENT:

No, geniuses. Someone upthread asked where all the emails were being sent to. This person claimed to have sent email and evidence to the address in the Whois. They claimed "I have personally spoken with the board moderators [phone and e-mails] and discussed with them my concerns on the board." The article only came out yesterday. They would be lucky to get an answer at the Whois address in such a brief period of time. I doubt that they did. Many addresses in the Whois are P.O. boxes, from Mailboxes, etc,and the like. many people use fake addresses so as to obsucre tgheir identity. Some loon crying over a perceived insult on a hosted bulletin board would be a good example as to why. This person didn't even have enough common sense to look at the TOS and the contact info at ProBoards.com. THAT is how the ProBoards people wish to be contacted. I never said that the mods would shut the Princess board down. That is ProBoards decision but this Teresa never even bothered to contact them in

Truth and Facts
Posted by Carmina | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:10 AM

COMMENT:

The most depressing thing to me about all of the Gosselin brouhaha is the realization that America is chock full of stupid women. The way these GWOP folks throw around the words "truth" and "fact" is amazing. Two simple words, two simple concepts. Yet these mouth-breathing trailer-park morons do not understand what they mean. The article was "factual"? How? It quoted, for instance, Jon's former boss. Does that mean that the former boss is telling the truth and Jon is lying? No, it does not. I weep for our future, knowing that these dumbasses are pushing out dumbass kids of their own. The lack of intellectual rigor is APPALLING.

continued
Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:11 AM

COMMENT:

the standard prescribed protocol. Stop all the well-meaning posturing and defense of nasty mean uneducated old recovering substance abusers old enough to be your grandma. They sure wouldn't do it for you.

Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:12 AM

COMMENT:

Don't worry. Most of the GWoP people are post-menopausal

Posted by FX | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:28 AM

COMMENT:

**We do not know the REAL reason why Jon was fired. There is no proof of this claim.*** Did you read the article? Jon's former employer is quoted and there was a court case and Jon lost! Kate has lied continually in Churches and you have the nerve to say, "We do not know the REAL reason why Jon was fired. There is no proof of this claim." THERE IS PROOF! I am late to commenting about THIS article but why has it become an attack on blogs? If somebody posts at a certain site it doesn't mean that they believe EVERY SINGLE THING posted at that site. The "Love" sites are stories of stalkers hoping to be Kate's friend. I think the authorities need to have these people watched so they don't try to attack Kate or get a lock of her hair.

Posted by FX | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:28 AM

COMMENT:

Excuse Me
Posted by Sharon | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:31 AM

COMMENT:

I prefer to go to GWoP to read the recap than watch the show and support the Gosselins. Statements attacking the GWoP site are unwarranted. What have those women done other than voice a concern for the children? If the Gosselins take offense, then there must be a reason.

Gosselins
Posted by Mary | Feb. 26, 2009 at 10:43 AM

COMMENT:

I am from Reading,Pa and 1st hand saw the way this family scammed the community. I dont understand why they feel that they are entitled to all the free stuff cause they had 6 kids? They are lazy & selfish and it has only gotten worse...now they have body guards..condo in Utah..a million dollar home..free trips..free clothes..chef..free furniture..1st class air..1st class hotels...in this day of $$ problems..people losing thier homes daily..the Gosselins are a disgrace to society. The small 6 are spoiled..the twins are miserable..Jon and Kate are horrible to each other and their families. Hopefully more "true" articles will be written..family members will speak out and this show will be canceled and the Gosselins will have to PAY BACK everyone they've scammed.thank you for helping the children

Princess Boards
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 10:46 AM

COMMENT:

I just want to say that I LOVE the Princess boards. They bring the best/worst of the misogynistic insanity that is GWOP and mock the hell out of it. Which is really all you can do, when you are dealing with the trailer-park shut-ins that make up the majority of GWOP's posters. Another thing - in addition to regularly insulting the Gosselin children by calling them fat, stupid, mentally retarded and wishing lice on them, the posters and mods at GWOP occasionally venture into racism - they call Jon "Prince Ka-Ching", which is their lame version of a pun - a play on his Asian heritage and supposed money-grubbing. There are other examples that indicate that many of these women perhaps are not the most sensitive when it comes to race relations. One wonders if their fawning over the Duggars has anything to do with how very lily-white they are.

Prince Ka Ching
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM

COMMENT:

You idiot. "Ka Ching" is the sound of the money being put into the cash register. Jon's a Prince to Queen Freebie Irene. That's Kate, by the way. LOL@you.

Excuse Me AGAIN
Posted by Sharon | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM

COMMENT:

Ka-Ching is in reference to the cash register and the $$$ that Jon is raking in. The kids have never been called fat, stupid, mentally retarded and never was lice wished upon them. For the love of all things good...what is wrong with you?? These ARE CHILDREN!!! They should be left alone to have a childhood that they can recall with happiness. Having a super uterus does not make you a good mom or a DESERVING mom either.

Excuse Me AGAIN
Posted by Sharon | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM

COMMENT:

Posted by Julianne | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM

COMMENT:

"GWoP is the worst site on the net, give us a break please, They are stalkers and liars, couldn't tell the truth if their life depended on it, but you are right a lot of dumbies do read it..."If you are going to call people names...such as "dumbies" you may want to learn how to spell it correctly. A misspelling like that makes you look "dumb".

Interesting
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:51 AM

COMMENT:

Why on earth are you denying that the kids are mocked on GWOP? It's part of how you all advocate for them, non? Hannah has been called fat very recently, in fact she was even called Fatty Arbuckle at one point. Ive read comments there that they look slow, that they look like they have down syndrome, that they aren't cute. 3F did wish lice on Hannah on top of everything else she has said about the kids. Don't be deniers, embrace your advocacy!

Octomom Cramping Jon & Kate's Style?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:51 AM

COMMENT:

I'm thinking this sleezy mom of 14 kids isn't making life so easy for the Gosselins. Dr Phil said kids shouldn't be born to have a "job." Jon said he would never have to work again because of their great gift of twins and sextuplets. Taxpayers aren't so happy to be paying for the Octuplets -- so why pay the Gosselins to become millionaires.

Really Sharon?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:51 AM

COMMENT:

"The kids have never been called fat, stupid, mentally retarded and never was lice wished upon them. For the love of all things good...what is wrong with you?? These ARE CHILDREN!!!" You might want to read your beloved GWOP more carefully, because all these things and more have been said about the children by GWOP posters. Hence, the reason that GWOP has rules that include: "Do not be rude about the children or call them names. Commenting on the behaviour that we have seen is acceptable, but no name calling" and "No diagnosing mental/medical conditions." Get a freakin' clue -- the self-proclaimed child advocates frequently make comments about the children that are cringe-worthy.

Teresa didn't post WHOIS I did
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM

COMMENT:

I posted the WHOIS because someone asked for the PHONE NUMBER. Not for the email address.

Good God
Posted by Sharon | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:55 AM

COMMENT:

I can't believe I got sucked into this....the Gosselins are sad sad people, who unfortunately have played EVERYONE for fools. Whether you love them or hate them, you've been played a fool, as have I. I say enough is enough. Kate is gross; Jon is just sad and those children will be made to suffer for it all. I say stop watching; stop supporting their sponsors and maybe TLC will get the message and pull the plug on KON + 8.

Oh, For The Life of The Gosselin Parents
Posted by Carrin | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:09 PM

COMMENT:

How many Dads could look themselves in the mirror each morning, and let others pay for his million dollar home and everything in it, and feel good about what he sees in that mirror? Jons work seems to be going to the gym every day, playing golf, and setting aside some time each week to allow Kate to scream at him on camera for the world to see? Kate's job appears to be going to the spa, going to the beauty shop, buying more and more clothes in smaller and smaller sizes, and having a spray tan color her orange. Then she travels hither, thither and yon and signs books for childish, pushing fans, and giving advice on how to pack a lunch and how to put items in layaway. Oh, what a wonderful life they must lead. So, what is the job of the Gosselin children? Just keep on being kids, having every kid in school make fun of you, and be filmed over and over until you look "natural" enough. Shame on Jon and Kate.

If it's reality, why so secret
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:10 PM

COMMENT:

Why the confidentiality contracts for a tv show? What are you hiding?

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:12 PM

COMMENT:

Of course the kids have been called those names. You're either lying or you are stupid. I vote both! And it's no coincidence that the name Prince Ka-Ching was chosen - again, it's a pun because of the Asian "ching". And again, you are stupid or lying not to acknowledge that (again, I vote both!).

Cyberstalking?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:29 AM

COMMENT:

There are a group of people who blog against the group of people who blog against the Gosselins. How mature. Perhaps you all have too much time on your hands.

How easy is it
Posted by Susan | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:19 PM

COMMENT:

to be so bold and brazen when you hide behind "anonymous". And you know all the puns and the meanings behind the puns because you know all as you are the end all? That must be it.....we will all bow to your superior intelligence.

Out of the three million hits
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:20 PM

COMMENT:

a small percentage of posts may have gotten through calling the kids those names. How many would you say - twenty, thirty if that. We all know there's nuts in this world (we reading what you have to say after all) but the majority of stuff I read on that website is not insulting to the kids. The verbage is much less hateful than what the fansites use that's for sure.

Don't you Mean "Chink?"
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:34 AM

COMMENT:

See, I would have just laughed it off, but you are coming across as some white trailer trash KKK person with your "ching" comment. I had to look it up, but I think what you mean is "chink." It's wrong, and one more time, say it with me: Ka Ching is the sound of the cash register opening so Jon can put that money away that his little kids earned. You should never have just assumed it was Asian slang. That makes you look bad, not some blog site.

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:24 PM

COMMENT:

FX, I know you are not very bright but the fact that the case was lost does not mean that the employer is being 100% truthful. Kate wrote in her book that the court or board (whatever it was; I don't think it was an actual lawsuit, I thought it was just an unemployment hearing) found that there was merit to Jon's claims. But of course, in your tiny mind, Kate is lying and the employer is telling the truth. That is opinion, not FACT. God, were your parents first cousins or something? Also, the only stalkers that the Gosselins have are haters. There are very few Gosselin "love" sites and no fans that I’m aware of that engage in the stalking behavior that is de rigueur for the haters. The haters are the reason the Gosselins need security. That is not even remotely a debatable point.

Seriously? Seriously?
Posted by Jen | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:26 PM

COMMENT:

Who in the English-speaking world hasn't heard the term "ka-ching" as in $$ and a cash register? Seriously? Everyone knows that and to imply otherwise doesn't disparage people who don't like the Gosselins, it just makes you look rather stupid. Now, do any of the "fans" have anything to say about the SHOW, the ARTICLE, or for crying out loud the GOSSELINS? Or is this just going to be another display of childish name-calling behavior? Jon and Kate must be thrilled to have some of you vouching for them. Wow.

if we are fat trailer park trash....
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:26 PM

COMMENT:

It is scary to see the people who DO "love Kate". Uneducated white trash slobs who idolized two uneducated high school graduates as the greatest parents. Wow. I can imagine you watching this show from your sofa with your Cheetos and Pabst smoking your marlboros. Or are most of these comments from the articulate Jon. By the way, Jon, get a job. Is this what you did when you were fired? Trolling the internet?

Dear Lord....
Posted by Kelly | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:26 PM

COMMENT:

"Cha-Ching" (which is the way I've always heard it) is the sound of a cash register - nothing racial or ethnic about it.

Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM

COMMENT:

Ching as in "I Ching". You are so stupid. I didn't make up the pun; I'm just pointing out that it's no coincidence that that particular phrase is used. To trailer-trash like you, all Asians are the same - Korean, Chinese, whatever. Just like the GWOPpers who frequent another Gosselin hate blog thought it was funny to post a poem referring to Jon's "slanty eyes". But you're not racists, no! Some of your best friends (if you had friends and weren't pathetic loser shut-ins on disability) would be Asian.

Me Thinks
Posted by Carrin | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:29 PM

COMMENT:

Me Thinks you all need to get a life. The comments left here have made a total sham of the original article. It now appears to have become a show down in the mud. Pathetic.

Exactly
Posted by Kelly | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:30 PM

COMMENT:

Anonymous a few posts up says "There are very few Gosselin "love" sites".....exactly right - and there are numerous reasons to explain the lack of them.

Posted by Susan | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM

COMMENT:

Pun. Play on words. Good Lord, can you trogladytes understand the concept? Why "Ka-Ching"? Because it sounds Asian. You can say otherwise until you're blue in the face (please do!) but it doesn't make it so.

since we are on the subject...
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:32 PM

COMMENT:

please explain the rationale of spending money to see these two idiots speak or to buy their book WHEN THEY HAVE A SHOW!!!!!! It is funny how the Gosselin lovers are so stupid. I just laugh when I hear how dumb these people are. Who pays $20 for a picture of these morons? Don't you have any life?

Posted by Kelly | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:32 PM

COMMENT:

There is a lack of love sites because the fans of the show are not obsessed the way the haters are. Read the Princess boards to get a taste of how utterly insane most of these women are.

Trust me, the "fans" are the reason the G's have security...
Posted by Jen | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:44 AM

COMMENT:

There have been fans who have said they waited in line for hours, drove out of state, slept in their cars, made "gifts" for the kids, believe that one day 'they will be friends with Kate', follow them from signing to signing, send them things in the mail, make creepy tribute videos, creepy fan sites with pictures of the kids. In nearly all cases of violence against "celebrities" the perpetrator is someone who "loves" the celebrity or is a "fan". Who is a bigger threat? People who want the family to live in anonymity, or people who can't bear the thought of not seeing their fave 'tup every week?

Maybe this will help!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:34 PM

COMMENT:

From the Oxford Pocket Dictionary:ka-ching / kəˈching/ (also ker-ching / kə(r)ˈching/ ) • n. used to represent the sound of a cash register, especially with reference to making money.

truth about beth and jodi
Posted by Sherp | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:25 AM

COMMENT:

I love the show and kids. Jodi and Beth were interfering with production. That was foreward of them. No wonder they are off the show. Not interested in new tots either. How many kids shows can a person watch and the fat ones, Ugn

Sherp - oh please....
Posted by Kelly | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:37 PM

COMMENT:

*LOL* Yep - you can tell Jodi has the personality of a REAL trouble-maker.....*LOL*

Seriously?
Posted by SarahBeth | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:38 PM

COMMENT:

The comments at GWOP are out of line with the the supposed role of child advocacy that the group has claimed to be taking.The fact that the details of where Jon and Kate's home is, people listing details about driving by said home, pausing and rewinding DVR's repeatedly, looking up financial and medical records, all leads to the conclusion that the advocates are more of a danger than any fan.

Is that you Jon??
Posted by ILOVEJON | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:41 PM

COMMENT:

Common Jon.....we know it's you! Just be brave and announce yourself. You're lurking in the shadows is creepy.

To: let them defend themselves
Posted by WendyBird | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:56 AM

COMMENT:

My guess is they will defend themselves, but will use their resources to air their side in a much larger publication who doesn't use a generic email address to assemble her story.

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:57 AM

COMMENT:

I think people that use the wrong possessive are creepy. You're = you are.

?? What is a GWOP?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:58 AM

COMMENT:

Okay, so what the heck is a GWOP? Looks like some people are more driven to hate whatever GWOP is than to like or dislike the Gosselins. Grow up, folks. This isn't the play ground of a junior high school.

I Know
Posted by ILOVEJON | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM

COMMENT:

I caught that right after I hit send....see....this is how one takes ownership for their typos. The text was to say: You are (You're) lurking in the shadows and it is creepy. I was not using the wrong possessive. Just made a typo.

a small percentage of posts may have gotten through calling the kids those names.
Posted by ILOVEMYSONMORE! | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:52 PM

COMMENT:

How many would you say - twenty, thirty if that....Yeah, I know, no big deal. I personally LOVED the recap (not post, recap) in which the writer wished lice on Hannah. That was SOOO spot on. Oh and another time, they called Hannah fat. See, us GWoPPers *get* that Hannah deserves this because she is Kate's favorite.

Yikes!
Posted by sara | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:55 PM

COMMENT:

I formed my own opinion about J&K awhile ago, they are famous for nothing and have made no contributions to society. I never knew the GWOP blog exsisted, but the venom and hate that is spewing forth from the Jon and Kate supporters is disturbing. Obviously they feel the GWOP site is a threat to the show because if it is as terrible and false as they claim it is, they wouldn't care about it so much. or spend so much time bashing it. As far as the article, is was very well written. Much of the content was already known or published elsewhere, but never in the same place. This gives people a more complete timeline of how this scam evolved. Jon's employer when Kate was PG with the septuplets went on the record and said Jon was fired for spending more time working on his new lucrative website than actually doing the work he was supposed to. The author found PA unemployment documents to verify this. A fan just wrote a few posts up "we don't know why Jon was really fired." What m

This will all end, and then we will know the truth
Posted by Jen | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:55 PM

COMMENT:

Eventually, this show like all reality shows will end. We will eventually know the truth whether it comes out soon (if this article spawns other articles) or maybe later (if one of the kids or a family member writes a book). In the meantime, it would be nice if the fans and non-fans could agree that having some sort of safeguards in place for kids in this position (restricted filming hours, having a certain percentage of earnings set aside in the child's name with a non-family member trustee, and limiting camera access to private stuff like bathroom activities). Do some of the non-fans like to snark in addition to trying to get the show to end? Of course! Anyone who thinks they are breaking some new story on that one would be crazy. But even if people say snarking things about the show, and particularly about the parents, that doesn't mean that the concern for the kids to just live a normal off-camera life isn't also real. But if the most that came out of this is that the kids had some

This will all end...continued...
Posted by Jen | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:08 PM

COMMENT:

But if the most that came out of this is that the kids had some sort of safeguards in place in the meantime, wouldn't you fans of the show agree it would be a good thing?

To: Jen
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:04 PM

COMMENT:

You can't be the same crazy Jen from higher up the thread? You are too reasonable. Anyway, to answer your question, I am a fan of the show. I am also against GWoP and the other hate sites and everything they stand for and I have NO PROBLEM with enacting child advocacy laws. Hopefully, these will also apply to the Duggar's, Toddlers & Tiaras, and other reality tv families. Too bad, Jess-Look-at-Me-I'm-a-Reporter, couldn't have focused her story on that angle. Perhaps a more competent writer will pursue the story. We will see.

johnny boy get a job and support your eight kids
Posted by liz | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:05 PM

COMMENT:

stop monitoring all the websites... you cannot posssibly manage the damage control coming soon to a newspaper near you - you dug your hole now crawl into it, upon further instruction pick up your testicles in your wife's pocket for her to chew up and spit out in front of your three boys every day - great role model you are (NOT) you are a running joke around town

KOOM-BY-AHHH
Posted by ILOVEJON | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:07 PM

COMMENT:

We all need to band together to get these horrible shows off the air. What is wrong with TLC?? Toddlers & Tiaras is horrible. Duggar's......they are gross. I love AXE MEN and the sexy crab fishermen! Now, those are reality shows. Get these children off the air. Get their sicko parents off the payroll TLC. Let's boycott TLC!!

YOU ARE STOOPING TO KATE'S LEVEL
Posted by TEK | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:10 PM

COMMENT:

YOU ARE STOOPING TO KATE'S LEVEL WHEN YOU SAY YOU WISJ LICE ON HANNAH OR CALL HER FAT. I AM A GWOP-ER AND HAVE MY DISLIKES ABOUT JON AND KATE, BUT WISHING BAD THINGS ON HANNAH OR ANY OF THE CHILDREN IS JUST WRONG. THEY GET ENOUGH BAD COMMENTS FROM THEIR PARENTS DO NOT START HERE. DON'T STOOP SO LOW OR HAVE NO CLASS LIKE KATE.

To Sonia the "Journalist"
Posted by Nicole | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:10 PM

COMMENT:

To "Poor Journalism" posted by Sonia...how can you be a journalist when you have such poor grammar and can't put a sentence together? I am on GWoP and I am not a "bitter, chackling (?) woman" or whatever it is you said...far from it, actually. And nearly everyone who posts on there has real concern for the children and steps are being taken to notify the proper authorities and organizations to see that something is done about the mistreatment and misuse of the children, some more than others. There need to be more articles like this that do not just glorify the Greedy Gosselins.

Excellent Reporting
Posted by Addie | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:12 PM

COMMENT:

I found this article to be extremely well-written, balanced and full of information that the Gosselin's "public" is entitled to know. From what I can see on the show, I have known that something was wrong with this family for a while now. They seem so detached from their little children, as if they're all on a studio set and acting. Kate seems bored with the show and doesn't mind showing her distate for her husband and her little boys, and even Alexis and Mady. I'm glad that Jessica wrote this and I am so sorry to see the Gosselin fans out in full force, trying to get the story removed. It is a well-known tactic they use when something undesirable is exposed about the Gosselin family - they attack the site, forcing the site owners to shut down. I hope this publication is not easily intimidated. Thanks, again, for the article. Very eye-opening.

Obsessed haters
Posted by Kim | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:18 PM

COMMENT:

I agree the show has changed from when it first began, but I have to say the GWOP posters are frightenly obsessed with the show and with a family they don't even know! They claim their website is all about advocating children's rights, but then they go on to dissect the most trivial things about Kate that has nothing to do with children's rights. How does obsessing over whether Kate got a new fridge or if she got someone new to do her makeup help the children? What I read on the posts are more about superficial things like Kate's fake tan, Kate's skunk-like hair, Jon's beer belly, dishwashers, etc than anthing else. They keep mentioning the new house and how it looks dangerous for the kids that "something bad is gonna happen" as if they WANT something bad to happen to a child. How about advocating for children who are beaten, molested, etc? Imagine if their energy was put into more serious topics than a damn reality show???

Those aren't all mine, but many are...
Posted by Jen | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:19 PM

COMMENT:

I have no problem pointing out which of the comments attributed to "Jen" are mine and I'm sure some of them fall into your "crazy" category. That's fine. We don't agree on most of this stuff I'm sure. I'm just glad to hear at least one person from "the other side" agree that maybe things aren't so perfect with this setup with the show and that some changes could be beneficial. That's a start and I hope something is able to be done. I wish more exchanges could be civil, but I have to say that *some* of the people on what I consider to be the other side go straight to personal attacks. That doesn't help anyone, and when some of us retaliate..well, it's ultimately not constructive.

I also agree on the other shows....
Posted by Jen | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:23 PM

COMMENT:

Just wanted to add that I agree that J&K isn't the only show that needs some safeguards and rules. Toddlers in Tiaras is horrifying. The Duggars are less so, because they seem to have some stricter standards about what is shown. I don't think you can paint all the shows with the same brush, but the standards I mentioned above (restricted filming hours, saving money for the kids, no bathroom shots) could go for any and all shows like that.

Kim?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:23 PM

COMMENT:

Why are the Gosselin children less deserving than the thousands of other children being abused daily? Don't they deserve someone to step up for them, too? In some ways, because raising your children on a Reality TV set is uncharted territory, it is even more frightening because we don't know what's to become of the Gosselin children down the road. How will they cope when all of this ends? How will their parents treat them when the children can no longer be the breadwinners? Jon and Kate have shown very little patience with the children in full view of the camera and millions of people watching them. If they think it's stressful now, wait until Kate can no longer use the "money sent to her" for spa visits, or when Jon has to sell his Utah ski condo to pay for tuition, or mortgage payments. I think it's only going to get worse for these children when Jon and Kate are fully exposed for their lies and schemes. And the children don't even have other relatives to help them through thi

Posted by Wowza | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:35 PM

COMMENT:

Not one single post simply supporting Jon and Kate and their decisions. Only attacking the people who took the time and effort to take a closer look. Very telling. Why can't you guys find a valid, legitimate defense of Jon and Kate and have to resort to such childish tactics? Wow Wow Wow

Woah
Posted by tanya | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:30 PM

COMMENT:

I think people who fight over websites and chatboards in the comment section of an article are weird. Share your opinion on the show (its awful), on the kid's exploitation (it's alarming), and on the parents (selfish)... but for god's sake, please realize how bizarre it is to squabble over message boards! It really takes credibility away from the strength of your opinion.

AGAIN I ASK
Posted by ILOVEJON | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:31 PM

COMMENT:

Why can't we all agree that this show has to end? The one good thing out of all of this, if there is such a monster, is that it has brought to light that TLC thinks it is perfectly acceptable to exploit children as long as the ratings are good. KON are nothing more than pimps with a purpose. PLEASE STOP WATCHING!!!

LMAO
Posted by LL | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:43 PM

COMMENT:

Great article-- stupid people for even getting involved in an argument about GWOP, GDNNOP and the sucky Princess board.

Ridiculous
Posted by Laura | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:35 PM

COMMENT:

This article is ridiculous. Who are you to judge this family? Get over yourselves and find something better to do with your life, than criticize this family. If you are so upset by the show, than why watch it? Watch something else on Monday's at 8 and stop complaining. GET A LIFE!!!!!

NinaBell from GDDNOP
Posted by SamanthaNC @ GDDNOP | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:38 PM

COMMENT:

NinaBell over at GDDNOP told me that the kids all had downs syndrome. She said the caught it from their f'tard parents. NinaBell and nomoredrama wouldn't lie about such a thing. NinaBell always tells the truth because her nose will grow if she lies. Thats what she said at least.

Anonymous--Kim?
Posted by Kim | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:38 PM

COMMENT:

If the Gosselin children are in dire need of help and are in the same exact category as those who are beaten, starved, molested, etc, then I THINK THE POLICE WOULD HAVE INTERVENED BY NOW, CONSIDERING THAT IT'S A NATIONAL SHOW FOR THE POLICE AND DFCS TO SEE.

SamanthaNC from GDDNOP
Posted by NinaBell | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:52 PM

COMMENT:

No SamanthaNC I said you were the f'tard. Go over to GNNOP and read my posts. I said you were a re-tard.

Opinion vs. Fact
Posted by Amanda | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:45 PM

COMMENT:

I would just like to clear some things up for those that are calling this article an opinion piece. It is not her opinion that Kate wears designer clothes. It is not her opinion that they are given free trips. It is not her opinion that Jon lied about why he was fired. It is not her opinion that Jon and Kate skip out on appearances. It is not her opinion that Kate does not spend time with her children and degrades her husband. Whether they be found through interviews and research or just simple observation, they are facts. If Jon and Kate have a problem with the way people are reacting to their show, they shouldn't have put their lives out there for everyone to see. I started watching the show in re-runs just last fall, so the timeline of the episodes was a bit scattered. I started out liking Kate and actually thought she was a good mother. I think it was the episode where they went to the children's hospital where I realized that Kate had changed, and not for the better. Those of

...cont
Posted by Amanda | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:46 PM

COMMENT:

you who love Kate so much and think she is a model parent, why not try finding some evidence to back up your theory rather than attacking someone who has done their research. Then maybe you'll be taken seriously.

Crown Princess Marie Chantal of Greece-Gosslins Without Pity
Posted by SurvivorSucks-Rocks!!!! | Feb. 26, 2009 at 12:58 PM

COMMENT:

You girls sure were busted today. IWe @ SS always knew it was you twerps spamming message boards whenever Kate Gosselins name came up. You catty witches fell right into our trap. How does it feel now that the shoe is on the other foot, losers? Now that we know its you twerps spamming boards you'll never be able to do it again without all of us knowing who you are:highondegrassiandreadorisborismargojataetc, etc, :yawn.bottom line is you losers are....BUSTED, LMAO

Jon
Posted by Beachlovin | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:53 PM

COMMENT:

I have a secret crush on Jon. I think he is almost as hot as JimBob Duggar.

HOLY CRAP
Posted by ILOVEJON | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:54 PM

COMMENT:

People Please......what are you arguing about? So you love Kate; so you hate Kate; so so sew buttons on ice cream! Whether it is positive or negative, Kate & Jon Gosselin have gotten our attention and are raking in the $$. Just stop watching. You know, the Discovery Channel has some pretty interesting shows, as does A&E and those good 'ole standby networks, like CBS, ABC and NBC carry some good shows as well. I personally do not care if Suzie Q at GWoP or Marg at a Princess chat board like each other or not....I am exhausted trying to keep up. The kids are what is at stake (or is it steak). Don't we all agree on that? Common...just give me ONE I AGREE WITH YOU. Love ya All!!

Posted by Oh I get it now | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:58 PM

COMMENT:

Ok - so let me get this straight...If I alone quit watching simply because I don't like the show, does that mean the exploitation ends? Wow - I am powerful.

What was I thinking?
Posted by Serena | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:59 PM

COMMENT:

I spent way too much time with ugly, inbred women who smoke crack on a daily basis. I was using crystal meth and dropping acid this whole time. Now I can see that these drugs are frying my brain. I don't know if I can stop.

TO: ILOVEJON
Posted by SurvivorSucks-Rocks!!!! | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:59 PM

COMMENT:

Your last post was not without some good points. Please understand, however, that we can never take you seriously when you use the term "Kon". It's the GWoP ID badge.

Move on to REAL issues PEOPLE!
Posted by Jennifer | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:11 PM

COMMENT:

I can't believe this is an ongoing news story with the all the blogs rude comments & complaints etc.., there is so much going on with this country and the massive changes for the bad, and this family is news. More people should be up in arms with the way this country/economy is headed for disaster.. I watch the show, and thats what it is a TV show in which these people are getting paid because they are bringing in ratings/advt for the network.. Don't like the show don't watch it and be done with it. Everyone is entitled to there opinions.. Im certainly not jealous of their $$$, sounds like everyone else is! I don't care, Im not paying for any of it. And what they do or say or behave to there own family is on them and none of anyone else business. SO People Move on to the REAL ISSUES!!!! :-)

The 'opinion' of the matter is...
Posted by Diane | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM

COMMENT:

I can't believe a 'real' journalist would write an article based on opinions not FACTS. When you stoop to quoting "facts" you've gathered on internet blogs, which nothing but people's OPINIONS, you have lost the right to call yourself a journalist.

Go Jessica!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:04 PM

COMMENT:

It's a GREAT article and most improtantly? Jon and Kate know its ALL TRUE.

ugh
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:17 PM

COMMENT:

One word suits the article & most of the comments: infantile. Grow up and stop stalking TV people. It is only cute if you are 12 and your obsession is a Jonas brother.

To: Wowza
Posted by Teresa | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:18 PM

COMMENT:

"Not one single post simply supporting Jon and Kate and their decisions." Here I am. I FULLY support Jon and Kate and their decisions. You know why? Because they are THEIR kids (not ours). If you want to work to enact legislation to address children in reality tv, go for it. That does not mean you get to decide what's best for the Gosselins' or their children. Sorry, doesn't work that way. For the few of you Kate-haters who actually are raising children, I think you will appreciate that you get to make the final decisions for your children, whether others "agree" with them or not.

Kate is Great!
Posted by highondegrassi@CPMCHofGreece | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:08 PM

COMMENT:

If the GWOPers had their say the plug would be pulled and we wouldn't be able to see the little darlings every week. Oh and I would miss them all so.....I love this show. If this show goes away I will be so sad. My life and my friends life revolves around this show. We all have Kates haircut and when I finally get a boyfriend I plan on having multiples just like Kate. GWOPers are cruel to want to take the best show on tv off the air!

To: ugh
Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:19 PM

COMMENT:

Now, that is some truth-telling!

To Survivor-Sucks Rocks
Posted by ILOVEJON | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:09 PM

COMMENT:

Who cares if KON is the "badge of GWoP" or not? It's quite catchy....but for YOUR sake, because you are so narrow-minded.....stop watching Jon & Kate + 8. I might tune back in when it is Jon - 9 . hahahaha I crack myself up!!

Jon and Kate plus 8
Posted by Tanya | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM

COMMENT:

I hope more articles are written like this. I feel sorry for those poor children and now the puppies. Maybe if more people knew the truth TLC would nix this show. There should be laws against using your children in such a manner.

Oh Lord
Posted by nomoredrama | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:21 PM

COMMENT:

Just one word... Why?

To:Kate is Great! (aka Sharla or Serena or Forrester'sMom)
Posted by Preesi | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:13 PM

COMMENT:

"If the GWOPers had their say the plug would be pulled and we wouldn't be able to see the little darlings every week."....Don't worry, the Marie Chantal board posters discuss a LOT of other topics other than the crazy Kate-haters and stalkers. They will be fine. *I* will miss the hilarious GWoP recaps, however. Have I said it before? I find wishing LICE on a 4-year-old SO FUNNY.

anonymous why so scared to put your name?
Posted by FX | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:20 PM

COMMENT:

You are so right about everything you say.THAT"S why Jon's employer is in JAIL! The "lovers" of KATE STALK HER! The critics of Kate criticize. They need security because people LIKE YOU drive to their property and take videos. Thanks for bringing MY PARENTS into this. This shows that you have no clue how to correspond without insulting. Wow, and I suppose you call yourself a Christian?? How would your lord and saviour feel about you criticizing DEAD people (my father)??. Thanks again for showing your ignorance and for following this family. They need your "love offerings" because they sure aren't getting it from THEIR families.

Dear Kate
Posted by ILOVEJON | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:21 PM

COMMENT:

I think you should write a book on Kate. Remember "JUST JACK" from Will & Grace? Well, your book could be entitled "JUST KATE".....when I grow up, I want to be just like Kate!! I'm praying for a super uterus!!

Too late
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:24 PM

COMMENT:

No matter what anyone says or does now to try to end the show, it's really too late. If any damage has been done to the children from the constant filming, it's too late after 4 seasons--you can't "undo" the damage. If you complain about how unfair Kate & Jon make money off their children, the money is already in their pockets. If you complain of all the freebies, new house, free trips, and nice clothes, it's too late. The money they've made from the show will last them for a long time, the trips have already been taken, and the house is now theirs. And Season 5 is already in the works. So no matter how much people continue to complain, realistically it's too late. Yes, the show will eventually end, but for those speaking out for child exploitation, you can't undo the negative impact that has taken place for 4 seasons. So what will continual complaining accomplish?

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:24 PM

COMMENT:

This is IT because all the people J&K have left in their dust have been silenced with confidentiality agreements. If the relatives, neighbours, past employees, or anyone who knows J&K spoke up, the TRUTH would really be known. They are the scum of the earth and I hope those kids get sue the pants off their orange mother for their exploitation. There is a reason J&K have NO friends or family who are in their every day life... they treat people badly, only use people to get free stuff, and they treat their kids worse than the dogs.

Whats The Matter Here?
Posted by Natalie | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:35 PM

COMMENT:

"You know why? Because they are THEIR kids (not ours)." That's NO EXCUSE, but thanks for playing. Would you look away at the child being beaten in the parking lot by his mother or father? I bet you would. It's their kid - stay out of it right? NO. "Instead love and the feel of warmth they've given them these cuts and sores that won't heal with time or with age." No, I don't approve of what they do to their own flesh and blood.

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:48 PM

COMMENT:

To GWOPPERS: child being beaten in parking lot by parent = child denied cupcake for dessert because he didn't finish dinner. IT'S THE EXACT SAME THING PEOPLE! Child abuse! How is it that only our small band of internet crazies see this?

Posted by Selena | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:41 PM

COMMENT:

Wow. A lot of crazy here. GWOP can froth at the mouth all it wants. The fact is that the Gosselins are attractive, wealthy and have a beautiful family. Living well IS the best revenge.

Jon is One Sterile Bastard - andrea@CPMCofGreece
Posted by andrea @ CPMCofGreece | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:42 PM

COMMENT:

Jon Gosselin and I did it doggie style and he didn't get me pregant either. Kates gonna steal us some fertility pills and he's gonna do me and margojata and get us preggies w/multiples. Watch out Duggar family the girls at CrownPrincessMarieChantalofGreece are gonna steal your thunder. Hope we have dwarfs then we could get some Roloff airtime too!

Posted by BritBrit | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:42 PM

COMMENT:

Jon was the driving force in pushing Beth away. #1 he wanted more cut of the book and #2, there was the pesky little matter that ticked him off of Beth intervening in California when they went to the Ellen show and Jon got a little too 'rough' with Alexis. FACTS - there you have them.

highondegrassi @CrownPrincessMarieChantalofGreece
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 1:55 PM

COMMENT:

I'd do Jon. I'm having a herpes outbreak this week but I'd do him if he let me, just saying.

Posted by All abuse is ABUSE | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:45 PM

COMMENT:

The emotional scars go so much farther than a denied cupcake and if you can't see that I certainly hope you are sterile. If not, you should demand your doctor remedy that.

Posted by Kate's Battery Operated B | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:49 PM

COMMENT:

You silly wabbits. Jon can't get it up. That bat hasn't swung in YEARS.

margojata @ CrownPrincessMarieChantalofGreece
Posted by margojata-CPMCofGREECE | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:49 PM

COMMENT:

andrea - I have herpes too!!!!! We have so much in common: 1. we love the gosselins. 2. we both would do Jon if he'd have our nasty herpe butts. 7. we are both shut-ins. 8. we both have Kates goofy haircut "cus" we luv her. 6. we both dropped out of high school when we got pregnant with out 2nd child out of wed-lock. 10. we are both ignorant. WOW!

I used to like them
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

COMMENT:

Yeah, I liked them when they had their first special, then the update. Then it turned into a free-for-all. Free tummy tuck, hair implants, teeth whitening, clothes - annoying! The kids are adorable but the parents are sickening and I would NEVER pay a cent for their autograph or watch the show any more.

Posted by Kim | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

COMMENT:

To All Abuse is Abuse--if you can't see that I certainly hope you are sterile. If not, you should demand your doctor remedy that."--Your comment is horribly offensive and rude. And you think Kate is awful? I've never heard her saying anything as awful as what you said!

All Abuse is Abuse
Posted by All Abuse is Abuse | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:02 PM

COMMENT:

Oh, my, I'm just crushed I have offended you. NOT. Sorry, people who can't see the difference in denying a cupcake alone does not equal abuse, but the whole cycle that is going on in the Gosselin household will leave serious scars on these kids' futures - no, they don't deserve to parent. If that person cannot see that this whole scenario is so much more complicated than one moment in time at a dinner table then they are clueless and should not ever take the chance or responsibility of crafting a life in their own hands. They will surely fail miserably. Kids deserve parents better than that.

To All Abuse is ABUSE
Posted by Amy | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:22 PM

COMMENT:

If you don't think your "go sterilize yourself" comment was rude at all, your more 10X more disgusting than Kate.

The crystal ball of the future says........
Posted by Twitter.com/McCaw | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:13 PM

COMMENT:

You KON fanatics are _impossible_! Mark my words... those kids will grow up and rightfully so lash out at their parents and ask "what did you do w/ all the money that WE (the kids!) earned?/where is it?" and you old bitties will be calling them "ungrateful". How pathetic. Got your heads in the sand deep enough?The Duggars are repulsive grandstanders. They literally GET OFF on all the sickening "oohs" and "aahs" they get from the public. That's why they do what they do. It's an OCD-thing for them.

well, that makes everything better.
Posted by hahahahahaha | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:24 PM

COMMENT:

"Just a lurker who has followed the various GWOPPERS "...so you admit to stalking the ladies of GWOP just for the fun of it. Niiiiiice.

I Never Knew
Posted by Leon | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:14 PM

COMMENT:

From the standpoint of someone who didn't know much about this family or show I found this article to be informative. The amount of discussion already going on here in the comments speak to the fact that the author has struck a chord with many a viewer/reader.

Website layout and font had me fooled...
Posted by Eva | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:14 PM

COMMENT:

6 pages of "hater-ation" must have took a lot out of the author. I didn't read 20 comments down when it became clear that the Gosselin family isn't safe in America. For people to actually attack the kids with hateful words, bash their parents and question their existence (the best one was the impotent reason...oh please) the one comment that said it all was "Wow. A lot of crazy here. GWOP can froth at the mouth all it wants. The fact is that the Gosselins are attractive, wealthy and have a beautiful family. Living well IS the best revenge."

CrownPrincessMarieChantal of Greece [BULLDYKES}
Posted by Doesn't Survivor Suck Now | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:15 PM

COMMENT:

WE STALK THE GWOPERS BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT LET US JOIN THEIR CLUB.

uhhh Amy
Posted by All Abuse is ABUSE | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:16 PM

COMMENT:

I didnt tell her to go sterlizie herself. I think it should only be done under the professional guidance of a licensed physician. If you're gonna "quote" me...jeeez...at least get it right.

For maximum exposure
Posted by twitter.com/mccaw | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:19 PM

COMMENT:

This article is posted in the "rec.arts.tv" newsgroup (Usenet). ||||||| I hope they didn't mutilate those poor boys. click here

Posted by Realllllly...? | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:22 PM

COMMENT:

Eva, you little minx. That comment you quoted was much further down than 20. Admit it - you love this shit.

To ANYA and All Abuse is ABUSE
Posted by Kim | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:34 PM

COMMENT:

You call Kate a bad role model...would you call the offensive, crude, and derogatory way you guys talk to others just because they voice a different opinion than your own a great example to children?

margojata @ CPMCofGreece is an idiot
Posted by SamSamtheFindemMan | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:24 PM

COMMENT:

I KNOW ALL!!! mwah mwah mwah ha ha ha ha Wow your buddies must be so happy with you right now.you post here.then you cut past post @ your site.then post here again.post there.Your momma didn't raise any dummies did she? ROFLMAO

The Internet is Funny
Posted by I LOVE MY SON MORE! | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:24 PM

COMMENT:

You little GWoPPers are just too cute! Yesterday you railed on Baby Mama and GDNNOP. Today it's the Princess Boards. Always a new "victim" for you. You would think you would be happy that you got your BIG ARTICLE published. I forgot GWoP doesn't do happy. They do bitch, moan, complain, and especially HATE quite well, however. To recap, a lot of us are laughing at you. How could we not when you have Preesi, Laura Linger, Mooney-Tunes and Looney-Tunes (a double bill!), FX and many more lunatics on "your" side!!!

GosselinsDoNotNeedOurPity- The Gals
Posted by SamanthaNC @ GDDNOP | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:27 PM

COMMENT:

We are all losers who were not even asked to the prom. We spend are days living vicariously thru Kate Gosselin. We are all crazy old cat lady's who posts @ GDDNOP while wearing all her furs that have been eaten away by mothballs. . . .325 pounds? You betcha!

Right on
Posted by Alan | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:28 PM

COMMENT:

This guy has the Gosselins pegged. click here

Unbelievable.
Posted by K | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:39 PM

COMMENT:

All of you, shut up. This is the creepy crap we're talking about. Circumcision? None of our business. Worry about your own kids. However, eight kids under 10 who are obviously unhappy and being forced into situations they don't enjoy for money ON CAMERA is something to complain about. The difference: learn you it.

I LOVE MY SON MORE!
Posted by andrea | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:40 PM

COMMENT:

Your one of those sick mommies who convinces her son to never leave home? He'll probably turn in another Ted Bundy...Thank you very much.

It's Not the GWoP Folks
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:30 PM

COMMENT:

If you do a search online, every time there's an interview or an article about the Gosselins which usually brings criticism, you will find hundreds of vile, filthy and ridiculous comments. These are placed on the sites to PURPOSELY get the comment section closed. It is done by Jon Gosselin and sanctioned by their PR firm. It works . . . just wait and see.

KIM
Posted by All Abuse is ABUSE | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:34 PM

COMMENT:

Kim - I can only answer for myself but my child is not reading over my shoulder to see what I say on various subjects across the net. And please, get off your high horse - it goes both ways. Each side gives as good as it gets and if you deny it then (get ready, here's a crude, rude moment) you're an idiot.

gosselin sweatshop
Posted by Beth | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:35 PM

COMMENT:

all of us in PA know what a joke these two are, now the world knows they are a disgrace to our state

No its the Girls from CPMCofGREECE
Posted by SamSamtheFindemMan | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:35 PM

COMMENT:

It's Not The GWoP Folks said:If you do a search online, every time there's an interview or an article about the Gosselins which usually brings criticism, you will find hundreds of vile, filthy and ridiculous comments. No its the BullDykes from CrownPrincessMarieChantal of Greece who are doing the bidding or their queen highondegrassi. I predict the board will be shut down by this afternoon and the bulldykes will have won again. In the meantime I hope serious posters keep posting.

Phili Mag and Author of Article
Posted by Billy Jean thats my Name. | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:40 PM

COMMENT:

Now that you know who is spamming your boards is there anything that you can do about it? Their website is Crown Princess Marie Chantal of Greece -Gosselins without Pity? Go to their site and look at all their posts. Many of their cut and pastes are from this comment board. You have your evidence.

GWOP - MORE LIES
Posted by Sue | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:41 PM

COMMENT:

Below is a quote from the New York Post site where a manager from GWOP denies living by and knowing the Gosselins. Then another poster writes in with a quote from the GWOP site (which has been removed) defending the original poster, Elle. I will post this and anything that doesn't fit, I will post as another comment. I don't think Jon and Kate are perfect, but I think GWOP is just as bad. QUOTE - Elle, you are certainly referring to a site other than Gosselins Without Pity. There is not now, nor has there ever been, a claim by the managers about knowing Jon and/or Kate Gosselins personally, nor about being neighbors. If, however, you are still convinced these statement are on the site, it would be great to see a link, or at the very least, specific instructions on how to find these claims there. Again, they don't exist but if you are insisting, please share where you are seeing this. Posts supporting Jon and Kate (along with posts saying "Thanks for posting my positive comment; I w

IP#'s
Posted by PM Admin | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:44 PM

COMMENT:

IP numbers referring from that site are currently being banned as spam bots. We are sorry for the disruption.

SUE SHUT UR FAT FACE
Posted by NinaBell | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:44 PM

COMMENT:

What you writing a book?! Loser get a life.

Now We Know
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

COMMENT:

It makes sense now that there is a blog site devoted to defending the Gosselins. This Crown Princess Marie Chantal group of wackos has exactly the same low level of maturity and absolutely no integrity as Jon and Kate Gosselin. Just pathetic, girls. I hope the Philly Mag editors does some culling tonight and takes you all out of here.

GWOP - MORE LIES - FULL QUOTE
Posted by Sue | Feb. 26, 2009 at 2:55 PM

COMMENT:

QUOTE - Elle, you are certainly referring to a site other than Gosselins Without Pity. There is not now, nor has there ever been, a claim by the managers about knowing Jon and/or Kate Gosselins personally, nor about being neighbors. If, however, you are still convinced these statement are on the site, it would be great to see a link, or at the very least, specific instructions on how to find these claims there. Again, they don't exist but if you are insisting, please share where you are seeing this. Posts supporting Jon and Kate (along with posts saying "Thanks for posting my positive comment; I was sure it wouldn't get through!") are indeed on GWoP.There are lots of anti-Gosselin sites out there; you are surely confusing GWoP with one of those. Take care. Posted by: Alicia on August 20, 2008 01:23 PM - END QUOTE

GWOP - MORE LIES - THE TRUTH IS POWER
Posted by SUE | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:50 PM

COMMENT:

QUOTE - FROM THE QUESTION AND COMMENT SECTION OF GWoP:Serena said... QUESTION: Do any of the staff contributors for GWoP personally know the Gosselins or live nearby?ANSWER: Yes.8/06/2008 8:50 PM The above quote is from the Question and Answer section of GWoP.About half way up this board, many people come after a poster named EllE for saying the managers of GWoP personally know or are neighbors with the Gosselins. I knew I had also seen it on GWoP before, but couldn't remember where. I remembered reading it and thinking GWoP had a personal agenda against the Gosselins.Above is that information. Like I said, it is on the Question and Answer section of GWoP. Unless they quickly take it down, you can read it yourselves. Start on the front page of that section and scroll down.The managers don't need to bother saying that managers aren't staff contributers. They are called staff contributers on the front page of GWoP. I have copied it below.I have also read posts on GWoP

THANK YOU, IP!
Posted by Alison | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:01 PM

COMMENT:

Thank you very much for taking care of the "problem." I don't want Jessica's masterpiece to get drowned in their idiocy. I have read the article 3 times and still find it completely balanced and fair. After all, the Gosselins were given the opportunity to be interviewed. What else could Jessica do? I think she could have gone farther with some of the people she interviewed, but in her defense, she kept it factual and balanced. I'll be reading your magazine faithfully from now on.

GWOP - MORE LIES - THE TRUTH IS POWER (part 2)
Posted by Sue | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:06 PM

COMMENT:

REST OF QUOTE - ...I have copied it below.I have also read posts on GWoP calling the kids developmentally delayed. QUOTE FROM FRONT PAGE OF GWOP:WHO WE AREWe are a group of people who started chatting offline when the thread at Television Without Pity would be closed. We have the shared desire that information should be centralized. Each post reflects the author's opinion, not necessarily that of the group.STAFF CONTRIBUTORSWatchOverThem Maggie SecretMonkey Serena momof iluveeyore Sharla Here is one of many attacks posted on this board to Elle claiming she was wrong about people running GWoP and knowing the Gosselins or living near them. "And to deny that you personally know the Gosselins is laughable."Well, bless your heart, elle, we're still waiting for that link you were going to provide to "prove" that GWoP managers personally know the Gosselins. You know, to prove that you're telling facts instead of lies? Posted by: Suzie on August 20, 2008 0

Good work on that Gosselin article!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:07 PM

COMMENT:

Thank you, at last for gathering the truth about the Greedy Gosselins and publishing it! Oh thank you. You are saving the little old ladies from spending their Social Security checks on things for this family. It is disconcerting to see these kids exposed in every way and to be forced into going along with this exploitation. Kate is an example of a very self-centered narcissistic mother and she has NEVER taken care of those kids by herself yet! Here's a VERY IMPORTANT point: She claims that Hannah has migraine hedaches. Her pediatrician and mother are NEGLIGENT in allowing her (if she truly has migraines) to be filmed constantly with those bright studio lights! This can only hurt her. Actually, I'm sure it was one of Kate's fabrications. However it's a typical thing to catch her making a statement like that, and most people know that bright lights hurt if you are having migraines. This, of course, is an example of neglect. Kate and Jon should be shown to the world as frauds

Kate IS Octomom
Posted by Lil D3vil | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:00 PM

COMMENT:

Has anyone read Kate's interview she gave to the Associated Press May 8, 2005? titled: Mother Of Sextuplets Faces Loss Of Medicaid-Funded Nurse, where you can already seen her warped sense of entitlement? This is what she said to the reporter.Kate Gosselin said she "feels society has a responsibility to help with the children, since modern medicine promotes the use of fertility drugs, which can lead to multiple births."This sounds much like what Suleman has been spweing.

Gosslins go home...
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:12 PM

COMMENT:

Begging got too easy for self-serving J&K; no shame, no conscience (please don't justify by saying it's "for the kids"); TLC, you can rename it The Gimme, Grab & Greed Show. Or, how about "An American Tragedy."

GWOP - A NEIGHBOR HATE BLOG
Posted by sharon | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:02 PM

COMMENT:

I hope my neighbors don't start a blog about me. Good grief, get a life! Why you are complaining about Kate, she sleeps at night in a million dollar house, thinking nothing of you GWOPers!

What is this about?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:03 PM

COMMENT:

Is this an article on the Gosselins or an article about GOSSELINS WITHOUT PITY? It is very easy to seperate the Gosselin fans from the rest of this crowd. Fans, please, don't get your panties in a wad! That is, if you are in panties yet. Seems most of this crowd is amazingly infantile.

To Alison
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:04 PM

COMMENT:

I have read the article 18,000 times and am reading it right now. I am the bestest GWoPPer. Yipee for me.

J&K+8 makes me wet
Posted by BabyMama | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:05 PM

COMMENT:

I just can't say enough great things about them. Wait. I think I just came. :-) sterlingknight.sterlingknight@gmail.com

Be a better parent
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:17 PM

COMMENT:

Can the Gosselin kids not be allowed to live out their impressionable little lives without having to earn a salary for their keep in front of the whole world? I'm lucky I had no such obligations to support my family at age 4. Memories from these early years will either sustain or haunt the kids later on. That ball's in your court, J&K.

live and let live
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:07 PM

COMMENT:

If you don't like or agree with the Gosselins, then stop watching the show. Everyone has an opinion, yes Jon & Kate opened their family up to all this backlash because they are cashing in on their family. As long as they're not hurting me personally (and they're not) I don't care what they do. Yes they are subjecting their children to tv cameras and publicity - the children also look like they are fed, groomed and cared for. There are thousands of children who don't even get that from their own parents. If Jon & Kate want to capitalize, so be it, at least it's not coming out of my tax dollars in the form of welfare. I can't believe all the negativity and hate spewing out of all these comments - I really don't care one way or the other, if the show gets cancelled tomorrow, my world is not going to end, if the show goes on for years to come, I'm not going to obsess over each show and detail. You people need to get a life.

Enough is Enough
Posted by Ann | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:08 PM

COMMENT:

I was born and raised in Reading,PA the same area where Jon and Kate Gosselin have lived most of their lives. The show, what the family has become, seems to be a downward spiral out of control. There are isssues that are disturbing on so many levels I do not know where to begin.Kate's constant berating of Jon, their "new" outward appearance, especially with Kate looking so Hollywood, lavish lifesyle, grabbing money from any source possible, speaking engagements,books,photographs for twenty dollars, accepting any freebies imaginable, trips, etc. Kate is so transparently all about herself. I could go on and on. This couple's constant professing of their born again Christian faith is liken to someone bragging that they are a vegetarian but everytime you seem them in a restaurant they are eating a big bloodly ribeye steak. I applaud you for your honest and accurate expose of this couple. Perhaps if folks open their eyes to the reality of these two freeloaders there wouldn't be a show expl

Where Are the Gosselin's Defenders?
Posted by Alison | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:13 PM

COMMENT:

It would seem likely that if there is anyone out there who can come forward and defend the Gosselins that this would be the time to do so. And I'm not talking about the rabid fans that are still seeping through some how. I'm talking about people who actually know Jon and Kate and can say something good about them. I read an article interviewing Beth Carson about the book. Beth clearly stated that she wrote the book. "They lived it; I wrote it." It doesn't make sense that Kate is taking ALL of the credit for writing it? I don't think they're friends any longer, regardless of what Jon said in his Utah interview. Just seems strange that if they were friends, Beth would be the first person to defend them . . .

The Roloffs' hands aren't clean, either
Posted by twitter.com/mccaw | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:14 PM

COMMENT:

The Roloffs ('Little People, Big World') are pretty awful in their actions, but NOT in KON's league."Big Bigot In The Land Of Little People" click here McMansion Discovery Communications bought" click here #039;re a regular real estate pros! I wonder when the Duggars ('18 Kids & Counting') will cash in? I wonder if it's too late for the [blank] family of '12 At The Table' to put in their order????

Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:33 PM

COMMENT:

"Go to their site and look at all their posts. Many of their cut and pastes are from this comment board. You have your evidence." Yes, and many of them are comments that the mods delete from GWoP such as the many comments that were deleted that accused the TLC cameramen of being pedophiles. Read all of the princessboard's GWoP thread. It is very telling about GWoP.

KON IMDb message board
Posted by twitter.com/mccaw | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:29 PM

COMMENT:

You Gosselins fanatics are delusional. Speaking the truth about KON's expolitation of their innocent children isn't _just_ a GWOP-thing. The 'Jon & Kate + 8' IMDb message boards has been speaking the truth about KON since the first eppy.IMDb message board: click here [ tweet@yahoogroups.com ]

defenders?
Posted by Gail | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:34 PM

COMMENT:

Why can't the defenders DEFEND Kate and not attack other people? I don't know what GWOP is but the hate for them is so strong that obviously they are on to something. This writer didn't quote them, she just mentioned that they exist. The Hate for the critics is scary and I wonder if some of Kate's fans have actually read the hate they spew for people who just disagree with them. It's makes me sad that adult woman act so childish.

Even a Ger|man Shepherd forum agrees on J&K
Posted by Sterling Knight Rider Strong | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:40 PM

COMMENT:

click here but I guess THEY are all GWOP forum people, too, posting under different names there. Sure, sure... Maaaaybe it's time to call a spade a spade here. All the J&K supports attack those who criticize, but DON'T *defend* the parents. Please tell us how they excel as parents. Go ahead. An open invitation.

Gosselins
Posted by Deb | Feb. 26, 2009 at 3:42 PM

COMMENT:

Jessica: It's great that someone finally has the guts to look into the Gosselins. Unfortunately, as you can see by the comments, anyone who even attempts to do say anything negative towards them is going to get put down. You can tell most of the comments are from teenagers and trolls. Hopefully, you won't let it stop you from writing more articles about them. I think it's time to shut down this comment section because the trolls have taken over and you can't have a mature decent discussion about the article.

I just can't say enough about how much I LOVE Jon & Kate...!!!!
Posted by highondegrassi | Feb. 26, 2009 at 5:01 PM

COMMENT:

They're like this decade's Jim & Tammy Faye Bakker!

Thanks for the Offer
Posted by I LOVE MY SON MORE! | Feb. 26, 2009 at 5:05 PM

COMMENT:

"The 'Jon & Kate + 8' IMDb message boards has been speaking the truth about KON since the first eppy.IMDb message board."-------------- Thanks, but no thanks, reading GWoP (occasionally) is about all the insanity I think I can handle....

Dearest Deb
Posted by Sandee | Feb. 26, 2009 at 5:11 PM

COMMENT:

Sweet post congratulating our girl on her first big piece. I found it funny that you said "someone finally had the guts", however. Um, National Enquirer ring a bell? Jess - you might see if they will hire as a free-lancer there too. You might even get a real email like other reporters.

Thank You.
Posted by Lil D3vil | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:24 PM

COMMENT:

I agree with Deb..Lock the Forum as it would look like those who in my opinion who have come to defend the Gosselin's cant, so they are now spamming with filth.Thank you for having the chutzpah to post the article.

That email was for this project only
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 5:14 PM

COMMENT:

I can't believe this has to be explained. That email Jessica used was to gather information for this piece without revealing the publication it was being written for.

Fine, "I love my son more"....
Posted by twitter.com/mccaw | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:25 PM

COMMENT:

Stick your head in the sand. Props to the person who called KON "this decade's Jim & Tammy Faye Bakker". Brilliant!

Praise The Lord !!! ;-)
Posted by highondegrassi | Feb. 26, 2009 at 5:20 PM

COMMENT:

twitter.com/mccaw = *LOL* Thanks so much! I couldn't resist! I LOVE me some Tammy Faye! ;)

"You can make it............." ;-)
Posted by Tall | Feb. 26, 2009 at 5:27 PM

COMMENT:

twitter.com/mccaw - You know - when you think about it, the Jim & Tammy Faye Bakker parallel FITS! *LOL* For Tammy - the high heels, hair, makeup, plastic surgery....For Jim the money-grubbing begging & lying .... then the disturbed children....then the "empire" crumbling as their lies were exposed... I think I'm onto something here !!! *LOL* and now I'll switch back to my "real" persona and do away with the impersonation.... ;)

KON
Posted by Kit | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:44 PM

COMMENT:

Far as a I know, highondegrassi and margojata have a thing for Jim Bob Duggar, not Jon. They're serious mental cases.Anyhoo, love the article, Jessica. I'm glad you're exposing these losers for what they really are...scam artists and child exploiters. Why are some people so jealous of GWoP anyway? Because their blog has almost 3 million hits? Because they expose the truth? Because they dig up the dirt before anyone else can? I think it's a very resourceful blog for exposing the KON's. The work they have to do to accomplish this isn't pretty, I'm not surprised the sheeple are always in an uproar about the truth. Sorry, the truth hurts sometimes. Keep at it Jess and GWoP!

**Sing Along**......When Life gives you sextuplets.........
Posted by Tall | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:44 PM

COMMENT:

.....you start asking for state aid.....OMG - I'm makin' myself laugh here......*LOL*

An end... to this comments thread?
Posted by lady_gaga@yahoogroups.com | Feb. 26, 2009 at 4:46 PM

COMMENT:

Are we quite done yet, boys and girls? ;-) I wonder what's going on in Heritage USA (Jim & Tammy Faye Bakker) aka the KONpound aka Jon & Kate's McMansion?

Jessica Was Desparate Trolling Hate Sites..So Sad
Posted by BabyMama | Feb. 26, 2009 at 5:44 PM

COMMENT:

Laurie Goldberg - Senior VP of Communications for TLC called Jessica "unethical". She would never have contributed to such trash. When you Google "Jessica Remo," there is only a professional listings site that said she was the assistant managing editor at Philly Mag--but only for 2007-2008. She is not listed in either the magazine's masthead or its "editorial bios" page. She might now be a freelancer, but she doesn't appear to have a titled position there. This says ALOT about the desperation this clown has to write something that would cause National attention to a small publication. They must be thrilled.Jon & Kate Gosselin Fan Page click here

Posted by Stacey | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:06 PM

COMMENT:

Ifs its true that this Jessica was only at her job for a year until 2008, then that explains alot. She was probably canned and told that she could only come back if she got a hot expose that everyone would talk about. On GWOP they said that she was e-mailing hate blogs and was trying to do this article for 6 Weeks, which would also explain the time line. With the time she took to write this, you would have thought she would have come up with a bigger "reveal" then Jon's job saying why he was fired. Because lets face it, after 5 years, how could any of that be substantiated from his job? It would be more speculation than anything. It just goes to show you, people read something and they think it's fact. You can never know the real truth.

Jon & Kate have used their children from the beginning
Posted by Sera | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:46 PM

COMMENT:

Good article. Jon & Kate have planned this out from the beginning. They do not care about anyone except themselves. These 2 are the worst parents for exploiting their children and the fact that TLC condones it, is disgusting. Jon & Kate have thrown away their friends and family for greed and now they are using their children's childhood for wealth and fame. Kate abuses her wimp of a husband and her helpless kids. Kate was NEVER infertile and every member of her family knows it. She just wanted to get fetility drugs to create a system where she or her loser husband did not ever have to work again. And for the fans that support the Greedy Gosselins. I say shame on you for being part of exploiting children.

Myerstown resident
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:48 PM

COMMENT:

People do not be fooled by this family. Kate is actually as bad as she seems on T.V. The children really are being exploited for their fame. When the church had a clothing drive for her,when the babies where born, she turned her nose down at the clothing. Probably because they weren't name brand clothing. And she also felt, we the residents should have provided for her babies. Well guess what? I work hard for my money, and I'll be dang, if they are getting any of it!! It's bad enough our Pa. taxes are going toward giving all those kids a college fund. Heck I can't even afford to have one for my own children. Whose going to give one to my children? Just know a lot of the things you are reading in this article are absolutely true.

Baby Mama
Posted by | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:54 PM

COMMENT:

How do you know what anyone at TLC said ? I'm not doubting you but you need to put a link to what you read or explain how you know. I didn't see it on your blog either.

GDNNOP is Filled With Hateful Women
Posted by Sera | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:59 PM

COMMENT:

The Gosselin fans, especially those at Gosselins Do Not Need Our Pity(GDNNOP), spew venom and are very hateful women. They call themselves Christians. Oh Please. They are nor true Christians, they are just hypocrites that have so much sin in their own lives, that they lash out at others. GDNNOP is filled with women who hate their lives and look at Kate as a role model because they themselves are vindictive mothers and horrible wives. These women are jealous of their daughters because they know that they themselves are dried up and nothing special. They are just like Kate because Kate is very jealous of her Korean children and that is why she treats them with disrespect. I am very surprised that the Asian Community is not involved in this matter by watching a hateful women treat her children with disdain because they are Korean and she is not.

Sweet jesus people...
Posted by sarah | Feb. 26, 2009 at 6:24 PM

COMMENT:

Can we all stop defending these people for 5 freaking seconds? I'm SO tired of everyone saying that all of this is because of Gwop. I had an issue with Jon and Kate before I even knew what Gwop was. I actually don't even have an issue with the free trips, or any of that. I work in media, so I get how it works. I could care less about their family problems. I am honestly concerned because money does evil things to people. There is no excuse for them living off of their show m(ie: the kids). There is no excuse for filming the children nude, showering, going to the bathroom, for the whole world to see. There is no excuse for responding "You're not welcome" to your children when they thank you for their new puppies. I'm very concerned that these kids are being seriously exploited. If their own parents won't set limits for what can be shown of them, who is going to step in and protect them? In 15 years, if you had to answer to kids asking "why did you support this?". What would you say? Ple

You said it all Sarah.
Posted by Janice | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:25 PM

COMMENT:

Stop exploiting the Gosselin children for profit. It is sad that TLC and Jon and Kate stoop that low to show the kids nude, having bowel movements or make fun of their child's teeth. These kids need a normal life, let Jon and Kate get a show but leave the kids out of it. Enough making money off of little kids.

Bunch of Sour Grapes on this blog
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:25 PM

COMMENT:

It seems to me you people don't need to watch it is still a free country but what you are doing is committing slander. Posting gossip without checking the facts is slander. I hope they sue you!

Sad...
Posted by Sadness | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:31 PM

COMMENT:

click here much for renewing your vows...

To Baby Mama
Posted by NTV/NAT Group, Ltd. | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:44 PM

COMMENT:

What a truly pathetic, empty life 'BabyMama' (the wetspot queen for QFI - Queen Freebies Irene) must have if she has to pathetically live her life through freakin' Kate (Irene) Gosselin! lmao I'd pity you, but you don't deserve it. I pity your kids, if you have any (???). I _surely_ pity your 18 hungry cats in your probably ramshackled apartment. "No, no... not now. Mama's got worship the phony, greedy Gosselin wicked witch of PA North West. I can't open your cans of tuna right now. After... after." It's not nice to say, I know, but when KON are in their 70s and need to be taken care of by their adult children, I sincerely _hope_ they leave them in a squaller (probably like how BM lives) and tells them THIS is why this is happening to them. KARMA, BABY!!!! :-)

Weak article
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:08 PM

COMMENT:

This article is ridiculous! Who here hasn't done something they weren't proud of? The only difference with Jon & Kate is they are on television! Also, who wouldn't want to provide for their family & have financial security? Do you know everything they are doing with their money? Finally, you can't say the children are unhappy or abused based on what is shown on tv. Editing is everything. If you came to my house or any of my friends' houses, you could get 25 minutes of temper tantrums to put on a show. All kids have ups and downs in a single hour, let alone everyday! Do people really have nothing else better to do than attack this family? At least they provide for their children, love them, and teach good Christian values!

Thank you!
Posted by Pam | Feb. 26, 2009 at 7:59 PM

COMMENT:

Thank you for publishing this article! And thank you to Jessica Remo for writing it!It was very fair and well balanced, kudos!

J&K have played you
Posted by lisa | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:12 PM

COMMENT:

"who hasn't done something your not proud of" is a phrase we here over and over. The fact is most people are not out shouting from the roof tops they are Christians and therefore should be given a pass and be given everyone's money for contributions. Face it fans, these people have been lying from day one and you have been took for fools.

Lame
Posted by caroline | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:18 PM

COMMENT:

This article is so unprofessional. The writer obviously can't stand the Gosselins and made no attempt to be fair, but even worse than that is the fact that no honest work went into this piece...the Gosselin haters practically wrote it for her. For those who are jumping up and down, all excited because this article means the beginning of the end for Jon and Kate Plus 8...get real. It's an article on Phillymag.com. The power of that is not exactly what I'd call awesome. I repeat...it's Phillymag.com. Check out the Jon and Kate Plus 8 ratings next time you get a chance...they're off the charts. The Gosselin's detractors are loud and obnoxious, but their supporters are much, much greater in number. The show will come to an end sooner or later, but it won't be because of some dippy little article that reads like it belongs in a school newspaper.

NTV/NAT Group, Ltd. You looser GWOP Troll
Posted by BabyMama | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM

COMMENT:

I'm allergic to cats, have a loving husband and family and studying for my Masters. If I had cats I'd sick them on your pathetic ass and have them scratch your eyes out. HEHE You wish I was like that, sorry to disappoint. click here

Shocking!
Posted by Dana | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:29 PM

COMMENT:

I am absolutely shocked by the nastiness that has been displayed on this board. Supporter, hater, whatever... This is not the way to promote your agenda. I'm not a fan of Kate AT ALL but I do have to say... I'm a nurse, and I have no access to clomid or any other drug for that matter, and I can not begin to imagine asking any doctor I work with for help on getting those drugs... Moreover, if I did so, I can't imagine any of them even considering the request as a blip on their radar. I can barely get their attention when I need to talk to them concerning one of their patients.

So Jon and Kate are showing the public what Christian Values are?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:38 PM

COMMENT:

If by watching a couple pimp their kids off and live off the earnings THEY MAKE as both parents do not have real job's and watching a wife belittle, mock and put down her husband on national TV is what you call "Christian Values" it makes me kind of wonder if thats the reason Jon was out getting sloshed at many of the local bars in their area without his wife lately. Here's a picture of him with two adoring fans. click here these are the high moral Christian values they want our children learn who watch this show to have,it sure makes GLAD I'm not a Christian and I now turn the channel.

One more thing...
Posted by Sarah | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:07 PM

COMMENT:

I know that some of the defence of Jon and Kate is that they have 8 children, so they're stressed, and that's why they are snippy, and unkind to each other. I understand that to an extent. However, I worked for a family that had 12 children, 3 bio, and 9 foster/adopted, special needs children. The parents never spoke to each other like that. I don't doubt that Jon and Kate love their children- I'm positive that they do. I know from my own awful childhood though, that the best thing you can do for your kids, is to put your relationship with your spouse first. Kids need security from their parents. A vow renewal, while sweet, doesn't provide that. Two parents that love and respect each other, and show love to each other-even when things get tough, are what a child remembers. Not that there will never be an arguement. But that their mom and dad respected each other, and them, enough to work it out in a healthy way. I think insted of investing their money in things "built upon the sand" th

Cont...
Posted by Sarah | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:58 PM

COMMENT:

"built upon the sand" they need to focus on getting things right between them, so they can be better parents to their kids.

Andrea
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:28 PM

COMMENT:

Andrea, you are one sick person and some one should cut your tongue out, and break your fingers so you couldn't hit the key board any more, You are dis-gusting and an embarrassment to women,Why don't you go jump off the end of our world.

Blah Blah Blah
Posted by Kent | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:30 PM

COMMENT:

"Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah. Why is this Baby Mama woman still blah blah blahing in my ear? All I hear is I...blah...sent..blah...an email and I...blah...blog about....blah...you. Go away you blah blahing freak and stop stalking me and my family. Take your damn cell phone camera and get out of my space you freakin weirdo".

To Alison at 4:13pm Feb. 26th
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:46 PM

COMMENT:

Unfortunately I do know the Gosselins and have for years. I can't think of one thing to say to defend them. They dug their hole and now have to "lie" in it. Don't worry. It'll all come out eventually. Many people who know them are talking amongst each other and wondering how much longer the charade will continue. They are very aware of what is happening, just not in a position ( mostly legally ) to speak out. The ones who want to have been quickly shut-up by the folks in high positions. Some of these folks who have been quieted, you know. But I have no doubts Jon and Katie's pedastal will come a tumbling down and only because of their own doing, not anything critics have said or done. The fans will turn 15 shades of red for defending them all this time.

Dear Kate Gosselin
Posted by Arielle | Feb. 26, 2009 at 9:13 PM

COMMENT:

RSI in Wyomissing, where you went for IUI, cancels what is deemed a failed cycle once the women is diagnosed as hyperstimulated, and subsequently hospitalized for it. They REFUSE to inseminate any patient at that point. Tell us, how was it again that 5 weeks after your hospital stay for that exact reason, the sextuplets were discovered? *tick*tick*tick* that's the clock, ticking away. Soon your little secret is going to be revealed on the national level....

erin
Posted by Erin | Feb. 26, 2009 at 10:16 PM

COMMENT:

this is insane

There is no conspiracy theory
Posted by Mady G | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:02 PM

COMMENT:

Regarding the notion that only people who post on GWOP hate these two clowns, the fact that I found that site or any other site that discusses them was due to my being able to see how horrible they were and seeking out information with a search. It's not like the website has to go looking for people! I could not believe the audacity of this couple so I first looked on TWOP after seeing some others talking about their problems with the family and how pathetic people had the topic pulled off TWOP. THis was a regular message board for parents I frequented. No one there like the Gosselins. Not one person defended them. They are hated people. The numbers of people who realize the truth about them are growing. Nothing you sheeple can do about it.

Real Journalism
Posted by Samantha | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:16 PM

COMMENT:

This piece is not real journalism. It is one person's opinion disguised as an aritcle. It is extremely unprofessional and I am quite surprised that this publication ran it. Shame on this magazine.Andi, you have a lot of time on your hands, don't you? I do think GWOP is a very unhealthy blogsite as all they do is spew forth venom and hate for a woman they do not even know.For Arielle, please, nobody belives that you are from the hospital in Wyomissing or known anything about the fertility treatments of Kate's. Each patients' case is sealed and private. Nice try.It is apparent that this site has been taken over by the trolls of GWOP. I can see the flesh eating all over these comments. Look within yourselves and ask why you spew forth such hate for a woman and/or couple you don't even know? Would YOU want people to attack the choices you made for your family?Jealousy is an angry monster. If you identify with this statement, work on yourself. Be a better person than

Curtis
Posted by curtis | Feb. 26, 2009 at 10:31 PM

COMMENT:

I use to be a fan of the show, now I just watch intermittently(that kate women is like nails scraping on chalkboards). I didn't realize there was so much hate for the gosselins. But I find this article to be a joke. Jessica, go wash your hair or something. The economy is going down the tubes, layoffs are common and people are dying in IRAQ. And this is what you decide to spend your time researching? Give up your journalism creds and do something meaningful with your life.yea!

Shelley
Posted by Shelley | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:24 PM

COMMENT:

First off Mady G., why not use your real name and not that of a little girl? Who's the exploiter now?Second, why do you GWOP idiots use that stupid word "sheeple"? It makes you look extremely dumb, like a little kid calling others names. If you don't agree with how Jon and Kate raise their kids that's your own opinon. But, stop complaining about it on boards and hating them for it. Those kids are their responsibility and they are doing just fine abiding by their own decisions. Last I saw, the kids live in a great big home and are getting alot of love from their parents. Jealous perhaps?????

Curtis is right!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:33 PM

COMMENT:

Jessica cannot be considered a real journalist. A GWOP blogger yes, but not a journalist.As Curtis pointed out, we ahve real problems in the world, and all this clown Jessica can write is a lamo article on lies about a family.By the way to that Anonymous person who claimes to know the Gosselins and said youre waiting for the charade to fall: it's highly unlikely you know them. Their inner circle and family and even those who remotely knwo them wouldn't be on the blogs talking about them and in a way that is hurtful.

Power of words
Posted by Maggie | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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I don't think I have ever been on a blog that reeks of so much hatred,and for sure none that has so much vulger talk, I couldn't hardly believe the way some of you talked to FX, some one asked her if her parents were cousins and suggested she should have been aborted! who talks that way to another human? who talks that way even to a dog? and then to have enough nerve to talk about Kate Gosselin, Geeezzz!! I am not a big fan of the Gosselins, but I will say this I bet you woulkd never hear Kate say any thing even remotely close to that, how can you see dirt on your neighbors windows when you never clean your own? And even talking about Kate, you never hot on things that should be important (like the kids) it's always her hair, her money, jon, what she says/does, their freebies/vacations, so what? if some one wants to be stupid enough to give it, well then heck yes she should take it, And when they get offerings from a church, they don't have to ask for them, the church freely gives them

Power of words con't
Posted by Maggie | Feb. 26, 2009 at 11:07 PM

COMMENT:

When FX was needing a little kindness shown her you made her feel like she wasn't worth her breath and she was a bad mom, when she said she cried all the way home, hoped that made you happy, all you did was make fun of her, maybe this wasn't the place for this but so what? if she needed a little sympathy why not give it, you have no idea maybe this is all she has to help her thru another night, I am on another blog and it's J&K but we always get off topic and there are other important things besides J&K. 1-2 posters (ANONYMOUS)had some kindness for her while you others had to be vulgar and cut her down, Evidently you don't know the Power of Words, but one day you may need a little kindness shown to you, You can say it's only a blog, it's the internet, but still there are humans on these keyboards, and I hope you are ashamed, but from where some of you frequent(your home blog) I'm sure it does not faze you, I guess you had a good upbringing, and good manners taught and a good mom at hom

Power of Words Con't
Posted by Maggie | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:10 AM

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and a good mom at home , but by whose standards, not mine for sure, You are an embarrassment to women every where, I'd like to see you smart mouths in a real debate (not J&K) you'd get chewed up and spit out. You ppl come on here and swear you know J&K and you are a bunch of liars,just like the GWoP ppl and a few others are, these ppl who say they have had personal contact with them are idiots, we are not the stupid ones, but of course we are not the stalkers either, You call J&K by name on here as tho they are reading/blogging, are you serious? they wouldn't waste their time, I think you and Jessica ought to rethink your day to day lives and come up with some thing new, hours of this crap and your gonna have a stroke, J&K are taking nothing from you, what ever they get is not costing you, So while you sit and disect their every move every fart, they are sending some one to the bank with their money, laughing all the way.

Not Ted, Bob, Madonna, Eminem, or the White Stripes
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 4:44 AM

COMMENT:

"And even talking about Kate, you never hot on things that should be important (like the kids) it's always her hair, her money, jon, what she says/does, their freebies/vacations," Maybe because people get crucified for talking about the kids, which is as is should be. Why would you criticize anyone for talking about the Kate's hair ? It's OK to talk about Jennifer Aniston's for instance but not Kate's ? If you are so easily offended then I maintain that the Internet might not be the best place for you. No, I am not from GWoP. It is OK for people to badmouth our president but if anyone says a disparaging word about Kate, entire blogs spring up just to defend her. Something is wrong with this picture.

Stop Judging Anyone But Yourself
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:40 AM

COMMENT:

So the main complaint of this argument is that Jon and Kate are being paid for speaking, for promoting books, etc. How else do you expect them to feed their children? And as for people getting upset about appointments having to be canceled, can you even imagine trying to make a schedule work with nine other people? Most of us can't even get our own schedules in order. I think it is pointless for everyone to bash them because in actuality most of us know nothing about anything that they have gone through. Maybe they haven't made all of the best decisions in raising their kids but that is what parenting is about. I can guarantee that any other parent out there has messed up before and made a bad choice when it comes to parenting their children. They decided to put their flaws out there and let everyone see that at the end of the day it all still works out even with your flaws.It's not nice to judge people, especially if you don't even know about them. And remember that ultimately G

Philly mag is not just online
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:50 AM

COMMENT:

Philly mag is actually Philadephia Magazine. So that means that this article will be in print, on paper, mailed to people`s houses, and sold on newsstands. PRINT! Pay $9.95 for 12 issues kind of magazine. So this is not some fly by night article that hardly anyone is going to see. I am not going to stoop down to the level of some of the posters on here. It is embarrassing to read what some of you have typed. Do you hug your mother with those hands?

To the fans
Posted by Rebecca | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:54 AM

COMMENT:

I hear you saying that all who are opposed to this reality show are spewing hate but have yet to see this as a fact. The reality is that is all I see coming out of you who say you love these two, it's horrible what you say to anyone who doesn't agree with you all. I am neither a fan or not and I did go that site GWoP to see if it was as you say and that wasn't the impression I got, I found there to be a lot of ppl who are very concerned for these eight kids. I sure didn't see the hate spewing forth out of them as I have seen spewing out of your mouths in this comment section. The truth always comes out, no one needs to worry about that.

The Beginning of the End
Posted by Nancy | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:35 AM

COMMENT:

Let us all hope for the sake of those poor children that this is the beginning of the end for this show. These kids deserve so much better. They are miserable and it shows. Turn off the cameras, Jon and Kate should get jobs and let the kids have a normal life.

To the hateful Gosselin fan posters
Posted by Jenna | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:05 AM

COMMENT:

To everyone calling me and other Gwoppers "trailer trash" - I live in Scandinavia and have WAY more money than the Gosselins. The price of living over here is much higher than America. My house is a bit smaller than Kate and Jon's McMansion, but about twice as expensive. Oh, and to whoever said that GWOP posts cruel things about the children - LOOK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE, protecting the children is one of the first rules shown. The mods are very strict about that. We do NOT make fun of the children.

LOL
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:12 AM

COMMENT:

What a crock. I laugh because this story mostly stems from a group of haters from a hater site and even they are calling "BS" on the story now because it isn't what they thought it would be (they wanted it even more hate filled). LOLOLOL! They thought this trashy story would damage the family. Nope. Think again. You all need to get a life already and change the damn channel if you don't like what you see. It's common sense people.

Concern? YEAH RIGHT!!!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:17 AM

COMMENT:

Too all the people who think that that trash site is full of people "concerned" for the kids, BS! If you took the time to read over the threads and posts you will quickly see that it is filled with MORE comments on Kate's hair, her body, her earrings, her tan, her workout routine, Jon's hair, their teeth whitening, their new furniture, etc., rather than with any real concern for the kids. Don't let them fool you. They are not concerned for those kids. People who are concerned for kids don't write 500 posts trash talking someone's hair and how "unfair" it is that the G's get free vacations and they don't. It's nothing more than jealousy. Plain and simple!

In All Fairness . . .
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:24 AM

COMMENT:

I think the reason people are discussing Kate's hair, weight, earrings, new designer clothes and that tan *shudder* is because Kate is making millions off of being this harried mother of 8!! yes, she pleads 8 children. She doesn't come across as a mother of 8. She looks like she's evolving into some kind of pseudo celebrity wannabe. What mother of 8 has time for many, many spa visits, as Jon claimed at his speech at a PA University. He said she goes more than just once a month. (Kate claimed she used money *sent* to her for her spa visits). So, yeah, people are going to snark and remark when it's so in their face.

Posted by Jamie | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:21 AM

COMMENT:

I'm glad someone has finally spoken out about GWOP and how they personally know the Gosselins and were neighbors with them. I live in the same subdivision where Jon and Kate just moved from. They were doing the TV show when they moved here and never really neighbored with people. Also, "Aunt Jodie" lives just down the street and is friends with a lot of Moms around here. She was always nicer than Kate and while she was on the show, I think show buffered people's reactions because people like Jodie. Once she left the show and her friends were mad, it was open season on Kate. I don't blame Jodie, friends and sisters can be hard to control. But, that's how GWOP got started. Several of the founders were neighbors with Kate and Jodie and know both personally. Jodie's firing from the show just lite the match. This has just taken on a life of its own. I personally don't understand people putting so much energy and time into talking about the Gosselins. I work with abused (REAL ABUSE) children

Sorry Jamie
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:39 AM

COMMENT:

but GWOP was going strong long before Jodi left the show. Your timeline is misleading.

Thank You
Posted by Tina | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:53 AM

COMMENT:

Thank you for tell the truth, I miss the older shows, and feel sad it has come to this.

Real abuse
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:54 AM

COMMENT:

GWOPERS, Please answer these questions:--If the Gosselin children are truly abused, why haven't the authorities or DFCS investigated Kate and John after they've been seen on TV for 4 years?

To real abuse
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:51 AM

COMMENT:

I think most of the people who are opposed to this show would say the kids are being exploited, not abused. No one knows what the consequences of growing up in the camera's eye will be to these kids but past history of child actors seems to suggest it won't be pretty. I for one am astounded that parents would take that chance with their kids.

Something to think about
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:52 AM

COMMENT:

When you criticize others in such a hateful manner, it says more about you than the person your criticizing.

SCIENTIFICALLY INDUCED MULTIPLES = $$ and FREEBIES?? WHY?
Posted by KNOWLINGLY CREATING HIGH | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:53 AM

COMMENT:

IF THEY HAD EACH OF THESE CHILDREN ONE AT A TIME - would they even have received all the "Love Donations" - Monies - Freebies and Have a T.V. Show??? I THINK NOT! I could understand all the help if someone had multiples "Naturally" BUT SCIENTIFICALLY INDUCED MULTIPLES should be the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY of the PARENTS WHO "ELECTED/CHOSE" to KNOWINGLY have this procedure FULLY INFORMED and AWARE that MULTIPLE BIRTHS were a STRONG (if Not) ALMOST ABSOLUTE POSSIBILITY. The parents are even told that this type of procedure has a high likelihood of resulting in multiple births PRIOR to undergoing the procedure. It baffles the mind that these parents were NOT only NOT PREPARED to AFFORD multiples but then CONTINUE TO TAKE HANDOUTS WHEN THEY ARE ALREADY BETTER OFF THAN SO MANY OTHERS! IS THERE NO END TO THE " SCIENTIFICALLY INDUCED MULTIPLES" HANDOUTS/BEGGING??? -- VERY SAD TO IMPLY THAT CHILDREN WHO ARE BORN " ONE AT A TIME " ARE SOME HOW LESS WORTHY OF RECEIVING ALL THE HANDOUTS

ITS A MIRACLE
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:59 AM

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When you Scientifically Induce Multiples this IS NOT a Miracle.That the innocent babies survived their high risk multiple births created by their own parents who knowingly put them in the high risk category in the first place NOW THAT IS A MIRACLE !!

Posted by kc | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:01 AM

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Thank you for this - while I find the show entertaining, recently I have realized that American's obsession with multiples is becoming plain weird. When Nadya Suleman gave birth and the media didn't realize she wasn't married, unemployed and already had 6 other kids, everyone was ready to CELEBRATE her! That is ridiculous.

Scientifically Induced Multiples
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:01 AM

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I used to like watching the kids, but always felt a little guilty about it. It was always off-putting to me that Jon and Kate would shrug their shoulders and say, "We took the risk and we lost," and expect so much help for their own decisions. It was as if they were saying that they, themselves, were NOT responsible for having sextuplets and twins. They were entirely responsible and should have thought things through financially, as well as how to provide emotionally for 8 kids. They seem very immature to expect so much for making such a drastic decision.

Real abuse
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:06 AM

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I've read several posts in which people claim the kids are abused (for example, read All Abuse is ABUSE).Yes, I aggree with the negative effects that may happen down the road. But sadly, if any damage has been done to the kids, it's already happened. So how can articles like these and the GWOP website truly help the kids now? Can you reverse psychological damage? If not, GWOP website is not helping.

Ratings
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:08 AM

COMMENT:

Posted by caroline | Feb. 26, 2009 at 8:18 PMCOMMENT:Check out the Jon and Kate Plus 8 ratings next time you get a chance...they're off the charts.---------------Yea, Caroline the ratings are 'off the charts'. Sorry to tell you that they are going off the bottom. For week ending 2/24/09 (which would be airdate 2/17) the show was ranked 36th FOR CABLE! JON & KATE PLUS 8 TLC Mon 09:00P-09:30P 2,952 (that's under 3mil viewers) From TV By the Numbers click here #more-13386

to real abuse
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:20 AM

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But why pile on? What's next, a very special episode of J&K - Mady's first gyno visit? While I don't think most people tolerate the truly extreme emotions on either side, talking about the show on websites does publicize the fact that there are concerns out there. After all, the Gosselin PR firm floods the media with "everything is rosy" articles all the time - why not be able to offer up the opposing view?

Is it Too Late?
Posted by Alison | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:25 AM

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I think the effects of being filmed will haunt Mady and Cara for the rest of their lives. The little ones may stand a chance IF the show is cancelled immediately. Kate says they don't know anything different, but I think the little ones are beginning to notice that they are "different." I just worry about what is going to become of the children when the Gosselin empire falls, because I believe from what we've seen of Jon and Kate's attitude on the show, that they will take it out on the children. And I hope they reconcile with some family and friends (I doubt Kate will budge on that), so there is a support system for the Gosselin children when this all falls apart. Thank you to the Anonymous poster who answered my earlier question about where are all their friends to defend them.

Ending the show doesn't solve everything
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:32 AM

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If the purpose of the critics is to end the show, that won't erase the problems. If the critic's claim they're main concern is the emotional trauma left on the children, news flash: just because the show ends, doesn't mean the kids' emotional damage ends, just like that in an instant. Emotional scars last as they grow up, long after the filming stops. So how are the critics & GWoP truly helping the kids? Are they GWoPers going to pay for their counseling after the show ends? Ending of show does not = end of emotional damage.

Scientifically Induced Multiples
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:47 AM

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RE: I used to like watching the kids, but always felt a little guilty about it. It was always off-putting to me that Jon and Kate would shrug their shoulders and say, "We took the risk and we lost,".... What a Cavalier Attitude for Kate to say such a thing! I don't understand her logic - or lack of it - WHAT Exactly has she LOST? She wouldn't have what she has if not for her Scientifically Induced Multiple Births!!! If anyone has "Lost" anything it is her chilren and NOT Kate -- they have lost their privacy and can you say KER-CHING??!! Are there even any trust accounts set up for each child ???

Concern for the Children
Posted by Alison | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:39 AM

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It may not help the Gosselin children, since the damage is probably done, but it just may prevent networks from damaging other children in the future. I think we'll see something like Gosselin Syndrome somewhere down the road.

to ending the show doesn't solve
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:52 AM

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So if you saw someone severely beating a child you would do nothing since they've already been beaten? What the critics want to do is stop those kids from being filmed with no restrictions and avoid any additional harm being caused. Hopefully the process will lead to child labor laws being passed for all kids on reality shows so no kids have to go through this again.

THIS ARTICLE IS AN EMBARASSMENT TO PHIADELPHIA MAGAZINE!
Posted by Shelly | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:42 AM

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To everyone out there that thinks there are no fan sites out there, they double or even triple the two hate sites that are even out there. And I'm not talking about boards. Just because I fan site only gets a couple of comments doesnt mean it there arent 5-10,000 hits a day. No matter who it comes from, people are still reading the sites. There are over 30 Jon & Kate Fan sites on MySpace alone as well as Facebook. I am proud to have one of them.Baby Mama's Gosselin fan site is just one of the many more popular sites and I'm happy to say that I support her site as well as my own. I am also well aware that articles like this do nothing but boost more awareness for the show. The comments on this site are truly embarrassing. People that even comment about the children should be ashamed of themselves. GWOP has changed their story several times as o whether they knew,know, or have friends that know the Gosselins. I see now that no one is to believed and there are sneaky people like Jessi

Posted by Diane | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:53 AM

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I was interesting in reading the comments after the article to see how the supporters would defend Jon and Kate. What did I find? Nothing. All they can come up with is calling those of who see through the scam nasty names. A sampling: garbage, illiterate morons, misogynistic (pretty sure the person who wrote that doesn't even know the definition),trailer park shut-ins, white trash, and amazingly stupid c**ts. And they say we need to get a life!

Concern for the Children
Posted by Alison | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:55 AM

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I was responding to the posters who write "why do people think criticizing the Gosselins now is going to help," and "it's too late, now, to advocate for the kids." Maybe so, but if laws are written against this type of programming on behalf of minor children, it will be a good thing. If not, can you even imagine what type of shows OUR kids will be watching some day? What's next for TLC - live executions?

to this article
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:46 AM

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We were all playing so nice until you got here. In case you didn't notice, we were actually having an intelligent, adult discussion about the issues without resorting to name calling. It's a shame people like you have to come in and stir up the drama. But I guess misdirection is an effective technique when you have no defense.

So if the damage is done, oh well?
Posted by Jen | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:58 AM

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I have a real problem with people who are laissez-faire about the possible damage that has been done to the kids. If there has been damage, the best possible course of action is to stop the show as soon as possible. Letting it go on, under the assumption that the "damage has already been done" is writing off the kids and their future as disposable. Do I think the kids are abused? No. Do I think they are being pimped out for money? Absolutely. For those of you who are parents (I am a parent) can you honestly say that you would risk your child's emotional health, their ability to relate to people not on tv, and their ability to have a more "normal" life with some privacy for money? I think that most of the people who say they would do the same, are not yet parents. Because as a parent, my job and my husband's job is to work to provide for my kids...not the other way around. I would never take the chance that the Gosselins are taking with their kids' futures. Money isn't everything, at le

This article was such a letdown! This is what we waited for??
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:48 AM

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The show isn't being canceled immediately. In fact, thanks to the curiosity from this article looks like they will get paid in the millions for season 6. Don't you realize the more interest in them the more they get? Yet all people do is talk more and gripe more and truly look like jealous miserable people. I not a fan but even I thought this was a horribly biased article. When I read how she went on these sites looking for gossip it makes my skin crawl. Why couldn't she do an article that didn't sound like it came from Serena's mouth?

Re; to this article
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:48 AM

COMMENT:

Sorry, I meant that to Shelly.

So if the damage is done, oh well ? (Cont)
Posted by Jen | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:48 AM

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Money isn't everything, at least not to people who aren't greedy and consumed with materialism.

Shelley? Here, dear . . .
Posted by alison | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:58 AM

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**I am also well aware that articles like this do nothing but boost more awareness for the show.** Well, then that's a good thing, Shelley. If making viewers aware of the scam these two "Christians" are pulling, then we need more articles *like this.*

KUDOS TO YOU JESSICA!!!
Posted by Avi | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:50 AM

COMMENT:

THANK YOU for this article. THANK YOU for getting the word out. THANK YOU for being another writer to expose these two HAGS and JOBLESS BUMS for what they are - CHILD EXPLOITERS. Hey Jon and Kate - get REAL JOBS to support your family. STOP MAKING YOUR KIDS WORK FOR YOU! You greedy bastards! Karma is a bitch and all this will come back to get you in the end!!!!!

TO: THIS ARTICLE IS AN EMBARASSMENT TO PHIADELPHIA MAGAZINE!
Posted by UDon'tMakeSense | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:53 AM

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If this is true then surely TLC with all of their money will fight tooth and nail to "Set the record straight" for Kate and Jon ???? ~~ They have a t.v. show, their own official website(s) and more - ~~ WHY Would you even create your own fan site for Jon & Kate if, as you claim, there are already so many Jon & Kate fan sites ALREADY out there??? That seems very strange to say the least!

To Avi
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:54 AM

COMMENT:

People would actually take you seriously if you turn off the caps locks, stop shouting and quit the name calling. Sorry to all the intelligent posters who were actually disagreeing without being disagreeable.

The Fans Are Here Still Supporting The Show
Posted by Rebecca | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:54 AM

COMMENT:

See to those that say there are no Jon & Kate supports that came on here your wrong. I am a huge Jon & Kate supporter, but yet my comment was buried beneath all the hatred, bickering and nasty comments. We all know this does nothing but keep the show on and make it more popular season after season. Speaking for the fans, we are happy to see that this so called "hate article provided nothing but laughs and 500 comments. I am a working mother with a wonderful husband and family and I love watching Jon & Kate Gosselin and her kids. It breaks my heart to read some of the things said here. But it will come and go and thank goodness the show will go on.

Actually, this show will end like any other show...
Posted by Jen | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:11 AM

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All reality shows end. Unfortunately, they usually end after the show, concept and principals have been bled dry, raked over the coals and had a fall from grace. That is the nature of most reality shows. If that is what parents want for their kids, then Jon and Kate I guess are good role models. But this show *will* end, it's just a matter of when and how. The track record on reality shows is not great and we don't have experience with this many kids in this type of situation. This is what I'm talking about...it's such a risk to take with your kids that I can't fathom why a parent would do this.

RE: The Fans Are Here Still Supporting The Show
Posted by ThinkForYourself | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:09 AM

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I sincerely mean no disrespect when I say that I find it quite unnatural and rather unhealthy that anyone would become so interwined with any reality show when they are merely being shown that which the family/network decides to air. It boggles the mind.

It's Not Just a Television Show
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:17 AM

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It's these little kids' real lives being shown to millions! Everything from diaper changes to meltdowns, to punishments is being shown so that the parents can *stay* home with the children. For those of you saying that this is the only way the Gosselins could afford their family of ten financially, why all the extra stuff then? Why not make what you need, get the kids in school, get back to jobs and give your children their privacy back? It's just a huge, huge mistake to have these children filmed so much. The kids are even starting to look uncomfortable with the cameras in recent episodes. I don't *hate* Jon and Kate. I don't know them. What I see on tv and read in the news and the speaking engagement reports just leaves me slackjawed. During a FAQ episode, when Kate was asked about the effect this show will have on the kids, she said: "We don't worry about the kids." It's glaringly obvious, Kate.

Knock It Off, Everyone
Posted by Jon Gosselin | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:25 AM

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The show will continue as long as the fans show us their support. When the show is done Kate and I will continue to write books and tell our very unique story. If you don't like us watch another show. If you do enjoy watching our program please continue, no one is forcing anyone to watch. Please quit talking about my children and wife, Ii only makes you look bad. My children are healthy and happy are yours? This article is all speculation from the authors point of view -

Re: Knock it Off, Everyone
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:38 AM

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Only one typo and no misspellings? No way is that Jon then!

HELLOOOO!!!!
Posted by Kate Gosselin | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:29 AM

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JOOOONNNNN!! Get off that !@#$$ computer and come and wipe your icky son's ass!!! Are you listening to me? What did I say? Men!! I could just shoot you right now!!

To: JON GOSSELIN
Posted by IsHeForReal | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:32 AM

COMMENT:

Can you be just as outspoken regarding the following 2 posts: SCIENTIFICALLY INDUCED MULTIPLES = $$ and FREEBIES?? WHY? ~~ AND ~~ ITS A MIRACLE** It would be great to hear your reply (if it is indeed you? Could you also kindly explain how it makes others look bad ?? Did you honestly expect only praise and compliments when you put your family in the public eye - warts and all ???

Amy
Posted by amy | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:37 AM

COMMENT:

I wish this article would've given more info on Beth. I think it is such a shame that she is gone, now, too. And I am sure it is not over money or compensation-clearly she has financial means. She seemed so giving, caring, and IN LOVE with those kids. Makes me wonder if the kids liked her better than Kate. In which case, POOF! Another family "friend" bites the dust.

Jon Gosselin
Posted by Jon Gosselin | Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:04 AM

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Beth and her husband are very close friends of our family. They have decided not to participate in our show, as is their right. Rumors and speculation.

"Jon"
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:08 AM

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Funny how you were asked to contribute to the article, "Jon" but didn't. Hmm, why post in the comments? Of course, some people will think this is really him which is kind of sad.

Jon Gosselin.....
Posted by Kelly | Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:23 AM

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shouldn't you be doing something with the kids since you're a "stay at home Dad" ?? Hurry up - Happy Hour is just in a few hours....

Thank you Jess
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:44 AM

COMMENT:

Thank you for a very well written article. Hopefully this will bring more of the truth out, as well as more awareness towards the exploitation of the children on this show.

Jon Gosselin
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:47 AM

COMMENT:

If Beth and her husband are still close friends with your family, then WHY doesn't Kate at least acknowledge her on the book tours?? Why does Kate refer to the book as HERS - as if she wrote it herself?

Phew.....
Posted by ILOVEJON | Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:59 AM

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So glad I didn't miss anything when I signed off of this over 24 hours ago. You guys are still going at it?? HMMMMM....if the Gosselins are reading this (which I am sure Jon is lurking in the shadows still), they are the ones having the last laugh. Can't we all get along? World Peace, Blah Blah Blah...???

Kate's Famous Comment
Posted by OnceUponANightmare | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:03 PM

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Our life is the show and the show is our life. Boy will she be disappointed when it's over. Sad sad sad ......

Photo Shop
Posted by Jon Gosselin | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:07 PM

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Anyone can photo shop a picture. Don't be fooled.

Jon Gosselin
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:08 PM

COMMENT:

Hey Jon hanging out at the bar with Melanie again this weekend?

Jon Gosselin
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:10 PM

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Especially an IT guy ain't that right Jon?Tool!

RE: Administrator
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:13 PM

COMMENT:

Sorry - it's phillymag.com

Real goal of helping?
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:23 PM

COMMENT:

When the critics/GWoPERS actually produce any real, tangible results and help for these children or any children for that matter, let us know. I think we'll be waiting a long time. I'm sure the empty, useless rants on GWoP of how badly Kate applies her make-up, how she sits on the couch next to John, how her hair looks skunk-like, etc is helping a great deal.

Re; Real goal of helping?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:30 PM

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and what exactly are YOU doing to help them? Giving them your hard earned money for spa days, golf days, condos in Utah, barhopping...while they keep on pimpin their kids out? You wouldn't know 'tangible evidence' if it hit you in your heads. Photographic & televised proof is out there and you are still too frigging daft to recognize or accept it as fact!

To the sheeple errr..... fans
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:49 AM

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To those of you who think it's OK for Jon and Kate to pimp out their kids, because how else would they feed them? It's called hard work and juggling. The Dilley family did it with their sextuplets and they BOTH worked. They moved out of the house that was donated to them at cost and moved closer to family to a smaller home. Because Jon & Kate pissed both sides of their families off with their shameful panhandling, they no longer have contact with family. I'm sure it wasn't sexy or glamorous, no spas or trips to Hawaii. But they did what they had to do to support the six kids they brought into this world without begging or exploiting. That is a family I can admire and be a fan of. Not two loser deadbeats who now think they are Posh Spice and David Beckham.

KOOM-BY-AHHH
Posted by ILOVEJON | Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:55 AM

COMMENT:

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED. People, while it is clear that we all disagree to some extent on this show, we all agree that we adore these little children. Wasting this energy on hating the Gosselins is doing no one any good. You're expending so much energy in hate when you could be turning that frown upside down and paying is forward. Know what I mean?

The Gosselins were hated from day one
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:50 PM

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People who think the Gosselins are being attacked because they are jealous of how rich they got from the show- think again. Jon and Kate have been terrorizing Central PA since the day the tups were born. The Reading Eagle has archives of blogs (which are still online, please Google them) about how they constantly whined for cash, a van, gift cards, how they mistreated volunteers, it goes on & on. In 2005 they appealed the state of PA over and over again because their Medicaid nurse service was ending. They didn't MEDICALLY need the nurse, they just wanted to still have her (because they are incompetent idiots.) Also KAtie Irene told 3 different reporters that society should pay for her kids. Until someone told her that was a stupid thing to say. Then she had it all retracted. This all happened in 2004-2005. BEFORE the show. They were shady bastards then and still are almost five years later.

OH NO DON'T CURSE
Posted by ILOVEJON | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:54 PM

COMMENT:

They are shady, but to call them bastards.....common' guys. Show some class. LOVE LOVE LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED

Jon and Kate are Famous for WHAT ?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 1:05 PM

COMMENT:

Chemically induced Multiple Births. Not Looks, Not Talent, Not Intelligence, and the list goes on and on... Nadya Suleman has 14 kids and everyone hates her. Kate and Jon have 8 and Fans all over the place who claim to CARE about CHILDREN... Why aren't Kate and Jon and ALL Their Fans caring about the 14 babies (from Nadya Suleman)... WHAT A DISGRACE!! Apparently babies and children are NOT the TRUE AGENDA... SHAMEFUL

Let's demand legislation to protect the kids
Posted by Jay | Feb. 27, 2009 at 1:26 PM

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Come on, folks, let's get this out of the blog world and out in the open. There needs to be legislation out there to protect kids on reality TV shows. Write to your Assemblymen, your Congressmen, your Senators, Child Advocate Groups, anyone and everyone you can think of who would be in a position to respond to this need.When children become more than just children, when they become the family business, you are walking a very fine line. It's best to err on the side of caution here, if you think the Gosselin children are being exploited do something more than moan, groan, and curse about it. Get fired up. All this fighting back and forth will do nothing to protect these kids. Having a voice is good, getting this issue recognized is wonderful but get pro-active. Stop the hate. Stop the rhetoric. Get these kids the help you think they need and deserve.

jon allegedly written comments
Posted by Syl | Feb. 27, 2009 at 1:33 PM

COMMENT:

Can't be Jon writing. Too literate.He must be copying from a memo written by his PR rep.

I don't lie normally...or at all
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 1:36 PM

COMMENT:

Here, watch your 'father of the year' (read sarcastically, please) explain about marketing his children once they learned they hit the mother lode of multiples. Be sure to watch all 3 parts of Jon's BS. There's some tangible proof for you that CANNOT be taken out of context! click here @kutv.dayport.com&navCatId=62

Research for this article
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 12:58 PM

COMMENT:

click here

Finally the truth comes out...
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 1:50 PM

COMMENT:

I'm glad that someone in the media has the guts to write a real article about Jon and Kate Gosselin. We're in the middle of a tanking economy, people are losing their jobs and homes, and Jon and Kate supporters are STILL opening their wallets and giving these con artists money. They live in a million dollar home, make hundreds of thousands of dollars, and are sitting pretty all because of the people foolish enough to believe that they still "need help." Why can't people donate to support a real cause like the food pantry or to help the homeless? Yes, the Gosselin kids are cute, but they aren't seeing a dime of that money, guaranteed, because Jon and Kate are using it for their own selfish reasons. I do not support Jon and Kate Gosselin, nor do I support TLC and any other company that believes their scam.

Thank you for your honest, revealing article!
Posted by Elena | Feb. 27, 2009 at 2:12 PM

COMMENT:

"Kate talked about clipping coupons and stretching a dollar, and wore sweatshirts and little makeup; Jon worked full-time, and his mellow, youthful mien complemented his wife’s no-nonsense demeanor. Their challenges appeared genuine and many, and Kate became an inspiration to stressed-out moms who, after watching, could summon a bit more courage — If she can do it with eight, I can handle mine."This is what initially drew me to the show -- the realness of it. The exaggeration of my own life, multiplied by 8. Now... it's SO commercial. They've become TV show characters instead of real people -- with tummy tucks, hair transplants, teeth whitening, tanning trips to Hawaii, etc. Now that they're "stars," I can't relate. And to know that they're still asking for MORE? A 1.3 million dollar house, filled with brand-new floors, appliances (two washers and two dryers, by the way), and furniture isn't enough for them to feel "blessed"? Remember when Kate used to say she felt "blessed"

cont.
Posted by Elena | Feb. 27, 2009 at 2:17 PM

COMMENT:

with a healthy family? My how times have changed. Cara's sullenness, Mady's temper tantrums, Hannah's model behavior... all of these are cries for attention from the parents that are hardly there. Hopefully TLC will pay attention and see the damage they are doing!

Elena
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 2:41 PM

COMMENT:

The ONLY thing TLC and Jon and Kate Gosselin care about is the almighty $$. If they truly gave a rat's arse about those 8 kids the show would have been terminated a long time ago.

To GWoPERS
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 2:12 PM

COMMENT:

Here are some rude comments the people who CLAIM to be advocating for are making on GWoP posts: Alexis is quite the terror/Alexis has a major attitude problem/Are they all little Michael Phelps' in the making? Obviously not Aaden..he's a rock./Mady’s behavior is bratty and inappropriate/On Hannah’s hair: I think it is ridiculous and not cute at all. I hope she gets lice and has to get a buzz cut.”You're helping these children by talking trash about them & embarrassing them on the internet?

To GWoPERS
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 3:11 PM

COMMENT:

Here are some rude comments made by GWoPERS about the kids, the same people who CLAIM to be advocating for them: Alexis is quite the terror/Alexis has a major attitude problem/Are they all little Michael Phelps' in the making? Obviously not Aaden..he's a rock./Mady’s behavior is bratty and inappropriate/On Hannah’s hair: I think it is ridiculous and not cute at all. I hope she gets lice and has to get a buzz cut.--All comments made by GWoPPERS. You're helping these children by trash talking them & embarrassing them on the internet? Yeah, your credibility is so admirable.

Are you kidding me, To GWoPERS?!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 3:16 PM

COMMENT:

We've all heard Kate say worse things about her kids (the boys are icky, Mady is ugly, just to name two of Kate's loving phrases involving her kids), so let's not even go there. Are you kidding me with trying to put them in their place? Maybe these people were just having a bad day, maybe they were just stressed, or whatever the nonsense excuses you always make up for Kate's insane behavior. Why do always, always excuse Kate's atrocious behavior but never, never excuse the bad behavior of your other fellow members of the human race? It's astonishing. I think Jon, Kate, the haters, and the lovers are all insane. You are all stalkers and those kids suffer most.

To Bad Kate get a real job!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 3:47 PM

COMMENT:

Kate your GIG IS UP we now know what we have thought you are in it for the Dollars,seek a counselor who can help you ,now you have children whos life is wrecked over your greed how do you sleep at night,Jon leave her or she will continue to drag you down with her Family services in PA Needs to take a close look at Kate,no wounder we see you at times on the show acting nervous mental health is there to help people like you get the help you need now!please so the children will have a chance to have a mother who is mentaly better.Poor kids,we need to stop watching the show low rateing will do the jon,enough is really enough Boycot this show inorder to help the children anf family services look into this matter its your job.Do it for the children please!

For God's sake, SHUT UP!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 4:14 PM

COMMENT:

None of the *alleged* comments GWOPers have made come even close to how nasty Kate has been to Jon and the kids. If that is how she treats them when she's on national TV- what in the hell does she say to them when the cameras are off?!

Posted by Courtney | Feb. 27, 2009 at 4:38 PM

COMMENT:

"Our life is the show and the show is our life. Boy will she be disappointed when it's over. Sad sad sad"............I don't think she will be sad. I think she will happy. She strikes me as an introvert at heart. She will be sitting in a nice home with beautiful children and a nice figure and the hags that criticize her every move? Well, unfortunately, they will still be themselves.

To : In All Fairness
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 4:46 PM

COMMENT:

"I think the reason people are discussing Kate's hair, weight, earrings, new designer clothes and that tan *shudder* is because Kate is making millions off of being this harried mother of 8!!".....I'll your point, but also point out that many of these same posters were making fun of Kate's imaginary fat butt 5 or 6 months ago. So I think there is more at play here than feeling she has improved her looks on the backs of her children. There is a group of committed bloggers who find fault in every aspect of Kate's being and there is really nothing they consider out of line.

You bunch of Gosselin-worshipping hypocrites
Posted by Caden Canyon | Feb. 27, 2009 at 4:02 PM

COMMENT:

And if this was some gushy "the Gosselins are the beginning the here and now and the end of the Earth", would you call THAT type of article "journalism"? If one pointed out that it seemed like a fluff piece INFOMERCIAL, how would you feel? None of you sheeples (the word being ohhhh, so accurate; mindless sheep following along, question nothing, do as your told and accept what's said w/out question). You're sickening hypocrites, and I'd love throw your worthless carcasses on a deserted island so you could like in all your KON bliss.Geez. Jim Jones enough for ya lol????????? [I welcome reponses: tweet@yahoogroups.com]

Caden Canyon
Posted by Serenity Now | Feb. 27, 2009 at 5:55 PM

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"""I'd love throw your worthless carcasses on a deserted island so you could like in all your KON bliss."""==========This 'adult' response is all too typical of anyone who dares to disagree with the GWoP bullies and their associates. The idea that any of you are parents scares me to death.

GWOP COMMENT #1 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:15 PM

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The Bible also warns us not to judge...OUTSIDERS! We are definately suppose to judge other Christians---that is what the Bible says! So, do not be telling me that I should not judge Kate. I am a Christian, and so is she. It is in fact our duty to warn her that she is living in sin!

GWOP COMMENT #2 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:21 PM

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Having Hannah on her lap... Gee I wonder why. Perhaps it is to put her in a better mood which it did. Her and Jon slobering all over Hannah was nauseating. It was actually a little gross when she was sitting on Jon's lap.

GWOP COMMENT #3 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:24 PM

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I noticed while Hannah was being fawned over how chunky she is. Her legs and belly are really big compared to the rest of the kids. I wonder if Kate doesn't give her extra treats while she is "helping" in the kitchen. Something is going on there for her to be that much bigger than the other kids while eating identical meals. I think Alexis and Leah will be fine even without being the favorite, they both have a natural self confidence that Hannah doesn't have. And Alexis and Leah are the prettiest of the kids...

GWOP COMMENT #3 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE (Hannah Again)
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:28 PM

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I've been thinking about Hannah. I feel like it's a peasant family where only the most cherished child gets the food/love/attention. Have you seen how big that girl in in comparison to the other kids? It's not just height but weight too. I have to think that much of that is coming from the extra doting she gets as the favored child, then the other children, like Aeden and Alexis are so small.

GWOP COMMENT #4 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:30 PM

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Travis Noodle said... Okay the phrase "tricked Jon into having sex with her?" just strikes me now. I've heard it before but now I'm realizing how disturbed Kate really is. Most normal men love sex. But Kate needs to trick her husband into having relations. What is wrong with that picture? There is so much that could say but I won't go any further - out of respect for this board.

GWOP COMMENT #5 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:32 PM

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CountryGirl said... Ok I have to say this! When I saw Kate pouring the filtered water into the pots I literally screamed at the t.v. Now common folk like myself when cooking use tap water. I was raised to believe if I boiled water long enough it would take out any thing bad in the water.

I love Kate and Jon!!!!
Posted by Kimberly | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:41 PM

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I'am so happy for their family. I think they are great parents and they work hard for all that they have. I would love to baby sit for them!

GWOP COMMENT #6 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:46 PM

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I'm thinking the cameraman is a pedophile. That was a GROWN man, probably 3 feet away and on the floor himself, while she was writing around with her legs spread apart. I know Jen was there, too, because she is asking the questions, but she should have known better and told that cameraman to back off. That whole basement scene was creepy and I am so surprised more people are not upset about that.

GWOP COMMENT #7 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:50 PM

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Cara and Mady bitched about plates, they couldn't get along and Cara is too much of a pussy wimp to stand up to her.What was the shots of Hannie and her snotty head bobs/turns? Sorry to state the obvious: Mady is a brat. Why is it so many think sheis this misunderstood, poor little kid. If you were watching tonight,you saw her in all her glory.Cute, these kids ain't. They are entitled, spoiled, rotten children who are a direct product of their greedy parents. Mady is awful. Cara is pathetic. Hannah is manipulative. Alexis speaks like a two-year-old. Who does that leave? Oh yeah, all the others just scream constantly.

Jon Gosselin
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:51 PM

COMMENT:

Are you screwing everyone or just the coeds in PA?

Charlene
Posted by Charlene | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:59 PM

COMMENT:

Real abusePosted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:54 AMCOMMENT:GWOPERS, Please answer these questions:--If the Gosselin children are truly abused, why haven't the authorities or DFCS investigated Kate and John after they've been seen on TV for 4 years? **************************************************How do you know Berks County Children and Youth Services HAVENT been investigating the Gosselins?

GWOP COMMENT #8 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE (YEP, HANNAH AGAIN)
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:16 PM

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allison parker said...Surprise surprise Kate is holding Hannah again. What is so special about Hannah anyway? Other than (in my opinion) the least cutest of the girls? I am happy that the camera focused on Alexis, the cutest!!!

GWOP COMMENT #9 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE - JULIE & PM
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:14 PM

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Julie: As I stated before, I don't know Penn Mommy, but I have communicated with her. She has told me things that I've never seen online and I know are true. The same goes with her blog. Her posts confirm things that I know Kate has said or done. I've never seen that information before, anywhere. The details she gave leads me to believe that she is a real person who has been involved and has had direct contact with J&K. She knows I am Jodi's sister. Don't you think if this were just someone compiling information or making things up that she would have stayed away from me? I can easily verify what she has said.She freely offered me information, more than I even asked for. None of the information(about J&K)she gave me or I read on her blog was made up. I have confirmed that it is all true.

GWOP COMMENT #10 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY - MORE PENN MOMMY!
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:20 PM

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Mom on the Run said... Last night I found the William/Jonas blog. I clicked on the "About the Author": it was PennMommy, which I found odd since it was William's blog. There were two blogs listed under PennMommy: "Our Words" and "the realgamesgosselinsplay." I clicked on the realgames blog and found a message that it was for invited readers only. The authors of real games are "Lonnyswife ThreeFarmers Jules IMHO Barbara momof5 K.C. PennMommy Aire Zoe" All of these names have appeared as commenters on Gosselin blogs. Why would these people start a blog with PennMommy if PM is a fake? Do they know that PM is a fake?After reading your two posts, I clicked on ThreeFarmers name. Her about the author NOW shows that the "realgames" blog is now called "Menopause Is Painful." The same authors are listed and the blog is for invited readers only. I have no idea what is going on, but thought someone should know.

to: Are you kiddingf me, GWoPers @3:16
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:32 PM

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But the difference is They are Kates kids, and just b/c she said boys are icky, oh my lord she didn't cut their little head off, she has never said as mean as GWoP has, How about when one of the mods on that site said "Aaden when you are 5 call me" now that is sick shit, and you defend them, and who ever said they read their site and couldn't find the nasty things they said about the kids, well it's b/c they have changed it all around, I don't care what the top of the page says, they have said terrible things about those kids. Now defend them some more, they are awful ppl. And they call them selves moms and wives and women, what a dis-grace

Not Ted, Bob, Madonna, Eminem, or White Stripes @ 4:44
Posted by Maggie | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:36 PM

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Yes we should talk about the "best interest" of the kids, which is seldom done, and yes they are called all kinds of names, We should never try to crucify them or their parents, what purpose does that seve, and then you mentioned the president, evidently your president, not mine mister, and so what if he gets talked about, that idiot has our very lives in his hands, not any thing K&J do will hurt me either way. but your president can and will hurt us bad. I will not debate him on here, he's not worth my key board, and you worry about J&K? you better do some serious research on your man, well at least on Jennifer. Good golly miss molly. This is endorced by Maggie!!!

Kate, we both know your doctor refused to inseminate you
Posted by Sara | Feb. 27, 2009 at 6:48 PM

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Kate got pregnant on purpose to have a HOM. After Kate was hospiltilized for hyperstimulated ovaries, her doctor refused to inseminate her and Kate, as usual, became her usual bitch self and went home and her and Jon boy did the deed. Kate was purposely told that she SHOULD NOT have intercourse for the fear of having HOM. Kate had this planned out from the beginning that she was going to have multiples for the money and fame. Kate, we both know it and now so does the public. Face it you are sick and evil for using your children for publicity. Even you own family knows it Kate. Your own family knows what you did. They know that you got pregnant on purpose right after the hospilization and that's why they have a problem with you and Jon. Because you played God and are exploiting your children. You make me sick and you make your family sick.

Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:37 PM

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I'm enjoying the "fun trip down memory lane" - I'd forgotten that the GWOPPERs accused both Jon and the cameraman of being pedophiles. That's when one of their charming number made reference to a "money shot" - a porn term - when talking about Mady innocently rolling around on the floor. But Jon and Kate are worse than the GWOPPERs. Yeah, right. I don't know if there are ten people who post there under different names, or a 100, but they are to a woman, crazy as bessiebugs. These are the comments that this reporter finds "The brickbats are surprisingly well-written and thought-out, and even for the newly initiated, the arguments are hard to refute" - accusing innocent men of sexual perversion?

Stealing Identies
Posted by Wendy Bird | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:48 PM

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OK, this is just ridiculous! Someone has used my name over here, as well. I didn't make that post on the 26th, I was on an airplane moving out of state. What is wrong with you idiots who post under the names of people who post on GWOP?

Gosselins
Posted by Deborah | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:04 PM

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Why does this bother you, as long as there is no abuse or neglect, its really not our business.The children are loved and taken care of, who cares where the money comes from? At least its not from the government.Please tell me, who among you would pass a chance to make money while having fun, and being with your kids.Not too many, I'd say.

To Jenna in Scandinavia @ 7:05 A.M.
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:07 PM

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you really think we care how much money you have? NO, do you think we care how big your house is? I don't. and who cares where you live, you can brag about your favorite blog all you want and talk about the rules they have on the kids, but it's in plain site how bad they talk about those kids,Those Mods as you call them are not strict on any thing they say or do (such as stalking) they are only strict on ppl who would have a decent word to say, and there fore won't let any defenders in, Jenna you better stick to what you know, it's very plain you don't know them .

CHILD EXPLOITERS LOSERS LOW LIFES JOBLESS WORSE PARENTS EVER
Posted by Clueless Jon | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:25 PM

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JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS. JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS. JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS. JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.JON GOSSELIN & KATE GOSSELIN = CHILD EXPLOITERS.

It's sad...
Posted by Marsha | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:33 PM

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That people are defending Kate because they really love the show, and don't want to see it go. What's worse is that the would fight to see it stay, even at the expense of the children. You Gosselin fans should be ashamed of yourselves for supporting such a thing!SHAME SHAME SHAME!!!!

Wow. Just, wow.
Posted by ThreeFarmers | Feb. 27, 2009 at 7:59 PM

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For the life of me, I do not understand how my name can still show up in a post blathering on about other blogs. For a short time, I posted on another blog with a few other people. I removed myself from that blog SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. I do not have my own blog and I am not an owner or moderator on any other blog. Seriously, I've always made myself available through email on my blogspot profile and, rather just asking me directly, people allow speculation to take them to ridiculous places. If you have questions, just ask. I always will give good, honest answers to good, honest questions.I don't need validation from anyone (Jodi, Julie, PM) to affirm my distaste for the exploitation of the Gosselin children (BTW, I believe the Duggars and the other families who have a show because of their children are equally as guilty of exploitation). Thanks to TLC, plenty of verification is broadcast daily for the world to see. I came back here because I heard identities were being stol

Please, Gosselin fans...
Posted by Peaches | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:30 PM

COMMENT:

Ok, here’s my one issue with the hard-core gosselin fansDefend Kates actions. I know it’s easy to blame all of the Jon and Kate fall-out on the Anti-gosselins sites, however there are obviously some issues that, if Jon and kate are innosent, they would make some sort of statement. I grew up learning that “people only hide things that they are ashamed of”. So why didn’t Jon and Kate grant Jessica an interview? What do they have to hide? If they have nothing, then i think they need to address some of these issues. Again, i’m not even trying to bash the Gosselins here, as much as I’m wondering why all Gosselin fans ever do is attack everyone else. I would love to hear (and I’m not being a smarta** when i say this) what the Gosselin fans have to say about the issues such as

Fans... cont
Posted by Peaches | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:43 PM

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The kids nude in front of the camera in shower scenes.The Kids being filmed using the bathroomCollins “constipated in the van” episodeKate acting mean towards the childrenThe parents calling the children namesThe lies the Gosselins have told to churches about Jon’s job issue (which has now been confirmed)Again, I’m not bashing. These just happen to be the things that i have an issue with, that I feel like have never been addressed-by the Gosselins, or the fans of them. I would love another view on all of it.

Pedophilia Takes Place In So Many Different Ways
Posted by Untilitstoolate | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:03 PM

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Several scenes on several episodes of this circus show the children in VERY compromising positions (naked, near naked, showering, using the bathrooms, fecal impaction, physical check-ups, etc.) Riddle me this one Batman, what caring parent with their child's best interests at heart allows this, for profit or not? The FCC may censor certain scenes with the blurred out little circles, BUT THE MAN BEHIND THE CAMERA AND THE SEVERAL PEOPLE IN THE EDITING DEPARTMENT HAVE SEEN THOSE KIDS IN COMPROMISING POSITIONS. How long until it's national news that another child porn ring was uncovered and video of the Gosselin kids was confiscated as evidence? Please tell me honestly, would you allow ANYONE to film or take photos of your child like that for any amount of cash? I wouldn't even allow the staff at the hospital take pictures of my newborn immediately after she entered this world UNTIL she was covered and swaddled.

Posted by TruthTeller | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:55 PM

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"3 Farmers: I've always made myself available through email on my blogspot profile and, rather just asking me directly, people allow speculation to take them to ridiculous places."........Can you not see the irony of your statement? 80% of GWoP is speculation and your blog has slightly more integrity than some of the other anti-Gosselin blogs (shudder). Yes, someone stole your name. I am sorry, but GWoP started that practice months ago. Ask the ladies of GDNNOP or the Princess Boards how many times that has happened to them. Your mods are fine with name stealing and allow the practice to continue. Lastly, 3Farmers, you may have been taken in by Penn Mommy until very late in the game. Who knows? I am not accusing you specifically. There may or may not have been a few that were "in the know" from the beginning. Why don't you share your involvement? GWoP clearly won't. Believe me, there are people willing to listen with an open mind.

please Gosselin fans
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:10 PM

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because what ever J&K or the fans would say, you ppl would disect it and rip it to shreads any way, and b/c most of it is none of your business, as for Jon and his job, where did Jessica get that info? is it really true? I doubt it, most of the stuff you read is not true, espically from magazine articles and the media. Every talk show they have been on, all you do is rip it apart to fit your little pea sized brains, and call them liars, so why would they give a statement, if they give one, then every slime ball out there wants a piece,when are you ppl gonna get real and quit believeing every thing you read on these blogs, you call this stuff truthful? all it is, is gossip from other bloggers, there is no proof in what she has said and sure nothing that has not been talked about for ever, what was so great about this article? Nothing

Old School GWoP in the House - The Penn Mommy Years
Posted by | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:13 PM

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I just love the kids..... said... William,Your mom's blog was a refreshing reinforcement of what a lot of people thought. Upon hearing about your brother being rushed to hospital so far from home and mom going to his side all thoughts of the Gosselins left me. All I could think of was your brother, mom and family. I was glad to hear he was getting better, than devastated to hear the bad turns he took. I can only pray and think good thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery for Jason and for your whole family to remain strong throughout this ordeal. Prayers and best wishes to all of you.Oh and one thought, I know J& K read this. Maybe they could show some "christianity and giving back and wish Jason a speedy recovery. It would not cost them any money or any donations. After all, Penn mommy gave unselfishly to them once. God is watching Gosselins!!!!!!

Gosselin Website Laughter
Posted by Elisa | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:18 PM

COMMENT:

So much can be summed up about the Gosselins by checking their website, Six Gosselins. Their category "LAUGHTER" is STILL empty and under construction. Hilarious - and sad.

J.J. this is my point...
Posted by Peaches | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:19 PM

COMMENT:

J.J said:"all you do is rip it apart to fit your little pea sized brains"I didn't attract anyone with my post. Call me a lot of things, but a pea brain I am not. I did not insult you, and would not insult you based on how you feel about Jon and Kate, yet you, without being provoked by me-at all-chose to call me a name. That is very very sad. I didn;t do one thing to you, personally or otherwise. If one of my children called another person a "Pea Brain" they would get a tome out, and would have a firm talking to about calling people names. It's not nice, I don't care how old you are.

Penn Mommy
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM

COMMENT:

Oh please don't bring that witch back here, she is such a liar, no one is gonna buy her crap any more, she has to be one of the sickest women I have ever heard about, to tell a story about her own son, (if she had one) just to get her name penned with the Gosselins is absurd, she had her fame now let it die with Jason, how sad a woman needs attention that bad, But wait Julie and GWoP bought the whole thing, hook, line and sinker, well apple didn't fall far from that tree did it?

Peaches
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:27 PM

COMMENT:

Sorry for saying pea brain, I'm really sorry that, that is all you got out of the comment, Just exactly why J&K don't do interviews, b/c you all would just re-phrase every thing they said the way you wanted it, Lets face it, no matter what she says or does it's wrong, I've heard ppl say she ought to give back, well she did and it was called damage control, or they say the only reason she did this or that is b/c she read the blogs and it's damage control, B.S. she don't have to do damage control, I'm sure she couldn't care less what you say or think, Thats exactly why the Kate defenders as you call them don't say any thing, why it wouldn't matter.

Thank you J.J.!
Posted by Peaches | Feb. 27, 2009 at 9:50 PM

COMMENT:

I don't mind you sharing how you feel, I just think that everyone here is an adult. There should be a way to disagree without name calling, or all the nastiness, know what I mean? I do understand that some anti-gosselin people that make things up, or make things seem worse then they are. Please understand though, I know that there are people that don't agree with the show because of some of the reasons I listed in my other post. I happen to be one of them. I honestly care about the well being of the children, and it has been somewhat hard for me to ignore some of the things I've seen on the show.

Thank you...Cont...
Posted by Peaches | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:45 PM

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For instance, I applaud the Gosselins for giving to St Jude. I too donate to the hospital. However, I, like many were bothered that it seemed that Kmart covered the cost of the toys that they gave out. Sure, it didn't matter to the kids who got them, but I think that people feel like they are getting all of these wonderful things (which I have no issue with)but instead of giving back from what they have, they gave back on someone elses tab. I just think that the Gosselins tend to have this "I deserve everything" attitude, and it turns people off. Sometimes they just come off as kind of ungreatful. I think that if they seemed more thankful of the awesome opportunities they've had, that the public would be a little more forgiving for other things. Also though, the nudity of the children really bothes me too. I think that even though I'm sure the Gosselins wouldn't put there kids out there on purpose, that there are creepy people out there that would love to see naked pictures of chil

cont...
Posted by Peaches | Feb. 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM

COMMENT:

of children. The parents have to pay attention to things like that. As sad as it is to live in a world where parents have to worry about those things-they do. I think that if they had a social worker on set to filter these things, and to give the final OK before a show hits the air- the kids would be better protected. I feel that way for ANY child on the set of ANY show-- Not just Jon and Kate!

St. Jude Is Rolling In His Grave
Posted by BabyNevaGonnaBeAMomma | Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:22 PM

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Ok. Kate gave a check to the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey. Filmed it. Got payed for the filming of such incident. Jon and Kate also drug eight children into a hospital full of very sick kids with compromised immune systems to get payed for filming yet another episode (x's 10) of them giving back, toys and books donated by sponsors no less. You do the math. Then tell me, how is it that they gave back, exactly, again?

J & K Fans CHOSE To Ignore These FACTS:
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:41 PM

COMMENT:

SCIENTIFICALLY INDUCED MULTIPLES = $$ and FREEBIES?? WHY?IF THEY HAD EACH OF THESE CHILDREN ONE AT A TIME - would they even have received all the "Love Donations" - Monies - Freebies and Have a T.V. Show??? I THINK NOT! I could understand all the help if someone had multiples "Naturally" BUT SCIENTIFICALLY INDUCED MULTIPLES should be the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY of the PARENTS WHO "ELECTED/CHOSE" to KNOWINGLY have this procedure FULLY INFORMED and AWARE that MULTIPLE BIRTHS were a STRONG (if Not) ALMOST ABSOLUTE POSSIBILITY. The parents are even told that this type of procedure has a high likelihood of resulting in multiple births PRIOR to undergoing the procedure. It baffles the mind that these parents were NOT only NOT PREPARED to AFFORD multiples but then CONTINUE TO TAKE HANDOUTS WHEN THEY ARE ALREADY BETTER OFF THAN SO MANY OTHERS! IS THERE NO END TO THE " SCIENTIFICALLY INDUCED MULTIPLES" HANDOUTS/BEGGING??? -- VERY SAD TO IMPLY THAT CHILDREN WHO ARE BORN " ONE AT A TIME " ARE SOM

Peaches
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 27, 2009 at 11:41 PM

COMMENT:

I so agree with you on the ungratefulness that they show, I to have been very dis-appointed in some things I see and hear from Kate espically, what nerves me is the constant remarks on how they do or do not do things and with no proof, how do we know that Jons ex-employer said Jon was lying? how do we know K-Mart gave the toys and J&K did not pay for them?, I know they were at the register with their wallet out, When Jon took Kate shopping for new clothes, some one on another blog said it was free, well no it wasn't, on a re-run you could plainly see/hear Kate saying as she handed over her credit card that they almost went over or did go over. But the person who made that remark, just made a different excuse for it. Yes they have had wonderful oppurtunoties but I've heard them say how blessed they are for all that they have been given, that they could have never done this on their own, Many times Kate has said that her kids are fortunate to have all the trips b/c she and Jon could not

J & K Fans CHOSE To Ignore These FACTS: Cont'd
Posted by Truth Hurts | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:32 AM

COMMENT:

ARE SOME HOW LESS WORTHY. ITS A MIRACLEPosted by Anonymous | Feb. 27, 2009 at 8:59 AMCOMMENT:When you Scientifically Induce Multiples this IS NOT a Miracle.That the innocent babies survived their high risk multiple births created by their own parents who knowingly put them in the high risk category in the first place NOW THAT IS A MIRACLE !!

Peaches
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:42 AM

COMMENT:

done this on their own, But then ppl get on here and call them every kind of nasty thing you can imagine, and yes they do it to the kids as well. I just wonder why ppl believe what some one else says they have heard , just b/c Jessica says Jons boss said that don't make it true, where did she get her info from, These ppl would be going on a talk show before telling some little magizine writer this stuff, and the list just goes on, some one will say "I think Kate is this or that and Jon done this" and a few threads down some one else is saying it as gospel truth. As for me if I don't see it on the show, I'm not believing it, I think they have enough to overcome with out ppl making up lies about them, There is another site where Jodi is retracting every thing Julie said, is it really Jodi? or is some one else just doing it for another blog? I wouldn't say it was Jodi. I do hope J&K can grow and get of the air waves and get the family in control, Jon says he is a christian, then he needs

Peaches
Posted by J.J. | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:49 AM

COMMENT:

to take control of his home starting with his wife first, those kids need unconditional love and discipline, they need dad and mom on the same page, and the screaming really needs to stop, by all of them, Peaches I am sorry if I offended you, That was not my intentions, you are right there is way to much fighting on here, a lot of it is no more than baiting others just to get a rile out of them. the internet is a place for coward as well as good intentions, and the cowards have a hay day with it, Thank you for you commments back to me and thank for being civil.

This show needs to go!
Posted by Rosemary | Feb. 28, 2009 at 7:36 AM

COMMENT:

What began as a cute show about harried parents coping with young mulitples has turned into a thirty minute infomercial of whatever product/trip they are hawking this week. Jon sells Play-Doh and outdoor playsets, Kate goes on and on about Whirlpool washers, the family goes on trips to fabulous resorts (who renews their vows after NINE years of marriage, anyway?). I am disturbed by the exploitation of these kids. Someday, they will go out in the real world where people will recall Colin's constipation, Mady's tanturms, Hannnah's pooping her pants, etc. No child deserves his or er most vulnerable moments preserved on videotape for the world to see. What a shame that the parents cannot see this, and what a shame that this show is a popular hit. TLC has created a Gosselin brand and no way will they let this show die a natural death. That's why they're purposley infantalizing these almsot 5 year olds--NAPS? HIGH CHAIRS AND BIBS? AND STILL FOCUSING ON POOP AND TOLIET ACCIDENTS. It makes me

J.J. - Some corrections to your statements
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 28, 2009 at 8:24 AM

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You people are having a very hard time accepting the fact that Jon and Kate have been lying to you for years. You desperately want to believe that "Jon was fired for wanting to put 6 babies on the insurance" because it's the core of the sympathy you all feel for 'poor Jon & Kate." Phila. Magazine could NOT make this claim if it was untrue. They would be served with a lawsuit immediately. You want proof you can see? You'll have to subscribe to the archives of the Harisburg, PA Patriot News, but in an article about all the babies coming home published on July 8th, 2004, Jon claimed he was fired because of the insurance, blah, blah. The next day Jon requested a retraction stating he was NOT fired due to the "demands of raising sextuplets" but for budgetary reasons. I live near Harrisburg. I remember articles about Jon's employer speaking out and rebutting Jon's lies because the man was receiving backlash for *allegedly* illegally firing Jon. Jon and Kate never refuted how Jon was

Some corrections to your statements- con't
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 28, 2009 at 7:47 AM

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Jon and Kate never refuted how Jon was fired after Mr. Rothermel spoke out because it was the truth. As far as Aunt Jodi "retracting" all her statements about the things she and her sister have said about Jon and Kate, again not true. Please provide a link to anywhere on the web where Jodi and Julie take back all the things they have said. Julie's website is now inactive because I can only surmise it is not worth the constant attacks from the pro-Gosselin crowd.

JJ- one more thing
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 28, 2009 at 8:46 AM

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Why do you fans refuse to believe any facts that do not favor the Gosselins? No matter how much proof is provided, you flat out deny any unflattering fact. Yet, when 'someone' says they received an email from Jon and Kate's PR firm stating that was not Jon in those bar photos and they were photoshopped, you don't require proof of that email. You just go right along with it.

Bottom line: Jon and Kate have been lying
Posted by Jen | Feb. 28, 2009 at 8:52 AM

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I'm not sure why this is so difficult to understand. This article, while it revealed little to people who have been watching this situation, did confirm (yes, confirm!) one thing: Jon and Kate have been lying to the public from Day One. The lie, about Jon being fired, was the catalyst for the outpouring of donations, sympathy, etc. But for that lie, they would have not received HALF of what they did and they had that planned all along. What part of this don't some of you get? That LIE was the beginning of this entire fiasco. Even when called on that lie, they had the audacity to continue to lie, in public, and in CHURCH for crying out loud to packs of people to garner sympathy and donations. This is not in dispute and if it were, Jon and Kate could easily have been interviewed, given their take on it or sued the magazine and the former employer. Again, what part of "liar" don't some of you understand?

CrownPrincessMarieChantalofGreece Gals Have Been Busy
Posted by Billy Jean that my name. | Feb. 28, 2009 at 9:07 AM

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Looking at the posts over the last 2 days I can see the cut and paste girls have been having fun. They have been sock puppeting for over a year now and its time both GWOP and GDDNOP realize they are being baited by these very "sick" and "twisted" individuals. They are getting the last laugh and the 'real' story of child exploitation get forgotten. Your letting these posers [margojata, highondegrassi, andrea, etc.] win folks.

Princess board people aren't even fans really
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 28, 2009 at 9:19 AM

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If you look up other posts by those same people on the regular Jon and Kate board some of them agree Kate is mean and that Jon is a jerk to the kids. Some also say the show should end. But go to the GWoP board and the same people copy and paste and take other comments out of context and mock them even if they agree with the basic idea. Makes no sense.

IP addresses
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 28, 2009 at 9:25 AM

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It would be fantastic if the owners of this comment page would block & report the IP addresses those posters who have nothing better to do with their pitiful lives than launch these unprovoked attacks on people they have seem to an have issue with. Take your nonsense somewhere else-like your own stalking love sites! And btw, could you be any more ridiculous with this 'CrownPrincess' shite? I have no idea what it is but whatever it may be it looks pretty immature just from the title alone!

Get over it!
Posted by My name is Susan too | Feb. 28, 2009 at 9:38 AM

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I lost count at the number of times I read the words "hate" and "jealous" in this comment section. Really, people, how old are you? I am not a J&K fan anymore but I neither hate them nor am I jealous. It's just an extremely sad commentary on what greed does to one's common sense. Please folks, every time you write something, please remember this will be forever and that someday a Gosselin child might read it.

Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 28, 2009 at 11:23 AM

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quote: to take control of his home starting with his wife first [/endquote] This is really the issue with many of the GWOPPERS; Kate is not submissive to Jon. Their ideal woman is "nice", submissive and obedient to her husband. It's ironic, considering what harridans and ball-busters most of the GWOPPERs seem to be, but self-awareness is not their strong suit (UNDERSTANDMENT OF THE MILLENIUM!!!)

THE BEST OF GWOP #11 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 11:24 AM

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The love between Jon and Kate is gone. These two are getting tired of each other. Jon is realizing what a witch of a woman that he married. I am sure that he has some "women friends" in Utah and that's why he goes there. I don't blame him. The way that Kate treats him is a sin.

THE BEST OF GWOP - An Explanation
Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 11:29 AM

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To clarify, I am the author of the "Best of GWoP." Two things - all quotes come from GWoP. They were posted there. Second, I am not a member of the Princess Boards. From what I understand, their registration process rejects most applicants so I haven't bothered. The ONLY reason some quotes are taken from their site is GWoP has a sneaky habit of erasing some of their more outrageous content after a few (saner) heads prevail. We have seen this time and time again. The Penn Mommy saga still being the topper.

Please, get over it. It's not about any of us, it's about the Gosselins
Posted by Jen | Feb. 28, 2009 at 11:42 AM

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Instead of defending the Gosselins, there is a certain group of "fans" who have done nothing but post things against people with whom they disagree. The only reason that I can fathom why they do this is that the facts that have come out over the past year, some of which were clarified in this article are too tough to hear. Instead of attack, attack, attack against people you don't even know, why not defend the Gosselins if they are really so terribly misrepresented? Because from what I can see, there is such hatred on your part of people who dare reveal anything negative, yet you don't have any counter-argument or evidence to dispute the claims. It's so childish and I can't believe that the people who claim to defend the Gosselins believe that this type of behavior will get them anywhere. The more you attack, the more you try to twist what people say, the more people will seek out information from the very sites you claim to hate. It's like free advertising. Instead of hating people wh

Please get over it...continued
Posted by Jen | Feb. 28, 2009 at 11:46 AM

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Instead of hating people with whom you disagree, why not say WHY you disagree and prove the statements wrong? This author met with people, went to two events Kate was at and tried to interview her, tried to interview TLC, Jon and Kate and etc.. At some point, the author had to write what she experienced which is Jon and Kate stonewalling and not wanting to be interviewed. If they are so misrepresented as some of you say, why wouldn't they take the opportunity to set the record straight? Moreover, they have their own website that they can use to clarify anything they like and they choose not to do that. The issue of the employer speaks volumes about their credibility yet they still lie about the circumstances. They have started this entire thing with that one lie. Blame the Gosselins, not those of us who dislike them.

To Jen
Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 11:06 AM

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The Gosselins have maintained a stance from the beginning of not responding to attacks. So far, it looks to be the corect strategy. Witness how foolish Julie ended up looking. If and when they speak I think it will be with a bigger publication than Philadelphia Magazine and with a more experienced and impartial writer than Jess.

Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 11:08 AM

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Okay, my defense of the Gosselins: they are human beings who are neither angels nor demons. They are not average in some ways (sextuplets, TV show), but perfectly average in others. What "defense" do you want me to give? That they sometimes make their kids do things they don't want to? That they don't always get along with their relatives? That they change as they grow older? How are they any different from anyone else in any of these respects?

Is It Even Legal?
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 28, 2009 at 11:09 AM

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I was wondering if it's even legal to cut and paste comments on a copyrighted website to here, or anywhere. I know you can post links, but the comments? Besides that, the author of these cut and paste quotes from GWoP is only inciting others to look at that site and learn more information about the Gosselins. It made me go look. And I checked out another site as well, Gosselins Do Not Need Our Pity. What a bunch of hypocrites over there. While complaining about GWoP, one poster commented that Mady Gosselin is a handful and Hannah Gosselin is needy/clingy. So, they can discuss the Gosselin children's behavioral habits, but they condemn any other site for doing so? How do they justify that? I hope that poster "Guinevere" comes here and reads this. That woman can go on and on and on . . . . I could barely make it through her posts. LOL

THE BEST OF GWOP #12 - A FUN TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:01 PM

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SmartyQ said...Sidebar: Having Hannah’s migraines diagnosed cost Kon only $3000?!? My neighbor’s granddaughter had terrible headaches when she was six, and it cost her parents $3500 to have the problem diagnosed. This was 15 years ago. I guess even Hannie gets the K-Mart doc, so the dogs will probably get a faith healer.

It is NOT "too tough to hear"
Posted by Annabelle | Feb. 28, 2009 at 11:18 AM

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I am tired of being told that I don't understand lies or that "the truth" is too tough to hear. I get it! I have heard the claims, understand them, and believe about half. However, even if it ALL were true, I still don't care! The Gosselins have the right to live their lives and raise their children the way that they see fit. I'd like to see some of their harrassers open their homes up to scrutiny and see if they pass the public test of appropriate parenting. It isn't that I can't see your TRUTH or that I choose not to believe it. It is, in fact, none of my business. You may believe then that I don't care about children. Not true, but I don't think that it is anyone's business how children are raised when there is not a clear indication of actual abuse. I have tried to help children in far worse situations, only to be told that if they have food on the table, there is nothing that can be done. Raise your own kids and let the Gosselins raise theirs.

THE BEST OF GWOP #13 - YEP, THEY ARE ON HANNAH AGAIN
Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:08 PM

COMMENT:

Gregory House said...I have to honestly admit that I really don't care for Hannah. This episode really does a fine job of painting her as "The Golden Child".I see a sibling fueled beat down in her distant future...

To the Poster Defending the Gosselins
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:11 PM

COMMENT:

Okay. We asked, you gave. However, do you condone the lies that Jon Gosselin gave the state of PA about his employer firing him? Because I don't believe for one minute that this magazine would publish anything that isn't verified. They are smart enough not to open themselves to a lawsuit over something as trivial as that. I mean, Jon Gosselin, in the grand scheme of things, is just another non-productive employee who lost not one, not two, but several jobs. Kate lost several jobs as well, before the sextuplets birth. She's not exactly a stellar employee, either. Yeah, they are not perfect. Neither am I. But I don't think I'm stupid - I think they are. That's the difference. I wouldn't go on record, several times, and publicly, at that, stating that "I need help! My mean ole' boss fired me 'cause my wife and I accidently had six babies at one time. It's not our fault! We took a risk and we lost! I didn't want them, but my wife did. I thought we were just fine as a family of

Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:14 PM

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What needs to be defended? That Jon says one thing about his firing and his boss says another? What makes one the truth and the other not? The rest is just allegations and insults from unnamed sources. The lack of reasoning ability in GWOPPERs is scary.

THE BEST OF GWOP #14 - THE KIDS AREN'T CUTE SO SAY THE CHILD ADVOCATES
Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:17 PM

COMMENT:

Ms Peach said....The show is definitely running out of steam because those kids are not so cute anymore.

Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:18 PM

COMMENT:

The magazine didn't state that Jon was fired for the reasons the boss gave. The magazine stated the reasons the boss gave. There is a difference. Again, your reasoning ability is really lacking.

THE BEST OF GWOP #15 - MORE CHILD ADVOCACY!
Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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Gregory House said..And my guess would be that Jon's "physical" affliction preventing impregnantion is that he can't get it up anymore. Kate makes his willy crawl up into his abdomin just with the sound of her voice.

Posted by | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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To Anon with "Is It Even Legal?" as a subject line, I have a question: why do GWOPPERs always pretend that they just stumbled on GWOP and GDNNOP? I see GWOPPERs do this all the time, and I don't understand why. No one with half a brain believes that you just fell off the turnip truck and found these sites today. Your lies are transparent. Why do GWOPPERs complain so much about the Gosselins "lies" when they lie so much themselves?

To Annabelle
Posted by Kaitlin | Feb. 28, 2009 at 11:34 AM

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There would be no magazines sold like People, OK, Star, etc., and there would be no shows like Inside Edition and Entertainment Tonight, etc. if everyone thought like you. Nothing about another's life is any of our business, except maybe politicians and only in respect to how their actions would affect our lives. But are you going to tell me that you never read articles about Hollywood stars? You never watch TV shows about them? You turn off the news when stories of their (or politicians) antics come on? You don't discuss Nadya Suleman's situation? Give me a break here with your preaching! Everyone gets into business that is none of their business at times. You just decided you didn't want to be in Jon & Kate's business while some people have chosen otherwise. You can get down off your high and mighty horse now, Your Highness.

Cont. To the Poster Defending the Gosselins
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 28, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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"I thought we were just fine as a family of four. The world is made for FOUR people! But then, I caught on. I learned all about *marketability* and found that I can sit on the internet all day and people will actually buy into our made up story of being financially destitute! Yes! They will send money to pay our bills, they will provide food, clothing, and housing for my family! And all I have to do is sit here (and later, sit in my closet/office) and continue my spiel and people are stupid enough to send us money! They even send us Christmas gifts! And my wife, what can I say . . . who is she to say no? When we receive complimentary gifts, she has no problem asking for more! I'm so lucky, er, I mean *blessed.* If I had never learned about marketing my situation to the public, I would have to keep finding employment". Yes, keep defending them. I think the show is going to be cancelled soon. TLC can't even defend the

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