I’m on Kate’s side…
I’ve only watched “Jon & Kate Plus 8” a little bit over the last few years, but I’ve seen enough to get the gist of it. The recent media obsession with the Gosselins has been more than a little annoying, but I went ahead and watched the entire episode last night.
So I’m going to take out a position here that seems like it will be unpopular, but whatever: I’m on Kate’s side. Here are some of the reasons why:
- I can really sympathize with Kate. Is her hair ugly and ridiculous? Yes. Is she perfect? No. But does she deserve the way she’s been slandered and villified by the tabloid press and her own relatives? “Hell to the no!” as another reality star would put it. She’s dealing with a difficult situation, and everyone seems to think they could do a better job. Don’t bet on it. She may come across as bitchy but as another mom, I can see that she’s trying to do the best for her children above all.
- Jon is a pathetic sap. Seriously. A big, whiney, annoying crybaby. He whines that for 10 years, “Kate ruled the roost” and now he’s “finally standing up for [him]self.” Oh yay, congratulations on finally growing a spine, you cringing little bitch. He’s the classic passive-aggressive type, playing the victim, refusing to make decisions or take responsibility himself, then acting all put-upon when someone else steps up the plate and does it for him. By the way Jon, what was it that finally helped you discover your self-esteem and act like a man? Was it when you cheated on your wife and betrayed your family? Yeah…I thought so.
- A lot of people have criticized Kate for being bossy and controlling, but I contend that she really didn’t have a choice (see above). And if things were really bothering Jon and he felt like he wasn’t getting the respect he needed or deserved, he should have talked to her about it – off camera.
Overall, I think those kids are adorable, but it would be better and healthier for everyone – kids and parents alike – if this show just went away. Watching it made me feel a little dirty and gross, to be honest. Even though I was really feeling for Kate in this situation, that didn’t make it at all pleasant.
I can guarantee I won’t be watching it again.
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Nice blog! Your last couple of posts have got me thinking I should hook up some cable here so I can start watching these shows!. I noticed you commented on another blog about buying a sample hybrid bag from Butler Bags. Just wondering whether you have taken delivery yet and what you think of it if you have?
Comment by Belinda — June 24, 2009 @ 7:44 am
Thanks Belinda! Yes I did get my Butler Bag and there are things I like about it, and things I don’t. I need to do a whole blog post about it honestly, which I’ll work on today. Thanks for reminding me!
Comment by groovymarlin — June 24, 2009 @ 8:58 am
I came here really wanting to disagree with you. I do think that Jon probably discussed things with her, but way too late. After she got a taste of the good life, going back was not an option for her.
I recently saw their VERY first reality program. It was a local home makeover show. He was the one doing all the talking She was just cooing over the babies, and didn’t say much. It was exactly opposite.
I dislike how the whole process has changed her from a humble loving mom to a mom who wears designer clothes while overseeing the kids in the yard but not really playing with the kids. Too busy with the cell phone.
I don’t really like watching it. My brother is going through a nasty divorce and the whole process is just ugly.
Comment by annieology — June 25, 2009 @ 10:00 am