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Post by angelaudie on Sept 28, 2012 10:49:23 GMT -4
I don't understand what's humiliating about a baby with an extra thumb. I'm really not defending the show, but what bothers me is the criticism: nearly all critiques of the show mention the mother's weight and her appearance in general, as if she alone were responsible for America's failing science scores, or global warming. God forbid a fat person be on tv for something other than Biggest Loser. Also, I'm inclined to suggest that her size is partially a result of the structural violence against the poor, in which cheap but chemically jacked-up food is wreaking havoc on people's bodies. I have no way of knowing what TLC producers actually think of the family, but I'm pretty sure the producers decided to set up the family as a joke. A lot of talking heads show random people giving "wtf" interviews, as if the family were soooo weeeeeird. Which, honestly, I don't know if they are. I'm with you on this and I do agree with you about her weight being more because of poverty than anything. When my neighborhood became "gentrified" the supermarkets changed, the food became better and fresher I agree poverty probably plays a role in her obesity. But June doesn't help her poverty issues by insisting on doing pageants. A lot of those mothers admit to spending thousands of dollars. June admits she feeds her kids junk food because it's cheap and that allows her spend more money on pageants. To top things off her older girls do want lose weight and eat healthier but can't because their mother won't sacrifice pageant money for healthier food. Mama's priorities are seriously skewed. |
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Post by margojata on Sept 28, 2012 11:10:49 GMT -4
I think the pageants are escapism from their dreary life. But poverty is not an excuse for the way they eat and take care of themselves. Poor Alana just keeps gaining weight, and then her mother sticks her into a hobby that will come down hard and cruel on that. And really, all of them are just dirty. I've watched enough of the show (Lord, help me) to see neck crust on mom, and the older girls' yellow crusty feet.
It looks like they sit around and watch TV all day long (Alana actually said that), so it's not like they don't see a world where you can make healthier meals. I don't care about June, that's her deal. But the kids don't need to follow her same path. One is already a teen mom, and one of the girls said she was made fun of in school for being heavier. Well, June turns that into a big joke. They all went on diets and I think they all ended up gaining... with mama front and center making fun of it all. I think she's a lot more savvy than she lets on (look who has a gigantic hit TV show), so she's really letting her children down.
This week the cat freaked out on the kids and they started kicking it. Sigh. I'm left wondering how far they'll keep going to top themselves.
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Post by GirlyGhoul on Oct 1, 2012 15:41:54 GMT -4
I haven't seen any of THIS show, but I saw the episodes of Toddlers and Tiaras which featured Alana. On that show at least, they stood out from most of the crowd because June seemed to genuinely like her daughter, whether she brought home a big crown or "participation". Most TnT moms come off as pretty evil where winning comes before their child's wishes, comfort and all around well being. Sure, Alana's already headed for health issues do to all that sugar and "Go-Go" juice, but most pagent kids displayed on TnT are also going to wind up pre-diabetic and toothless... or swing the other way and wind up anorexic and toothless- The big difference being, Alana at least had fun along the way while the other kids were mostly miserable. That said, when Alana's all dolled up and ready to go (or Go-Go is you will) She looks like a six year old Anna Nicole Smith. And that is deeply disturbing.  P.S. Having only watched Toddlers and Tiaras, I don't know much else about this family (reading the comments here makes me not want to learn more.... n....n....neck crust?!?!? noooooooo!) But I still gotta give a huge HA HA! about them getting their own show while Super!Evil Stage Mom Mickey Wood is still waiting for Hollywood to call her and her painfully untalented daughter. |
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Post by LurkerNan on Oct 1, 2012 16:25:23 GMT -4
Well, they are getting raises per OMG : Meanwhile Kate Gosselin will traipse all over the world away from her kids if it will net her some free crap... Who's got it wrong? |
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Post by Ladybug on Oct 1, 2012 19:10:12 GMT -4
I think it kills Kate that she has been replaced in the TLC family by MAMA JUNE of all people.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2012 10:20:14 GMT -4
I don't understand why they wouldn't want a new house where all the kids don't have to sleep together and June wouldn't have to store all her extreme couponing goods right next to the dinner table. It's not like they have to upgrade to a mansion or leave their community.
I didn't even think about how Kate Gosselin must feel about all of this, heh. I wonder if she'll try to be a redneck now.
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Post by ladytrentham on Oct 2, 2012 11:30:36 GMT -4
I'm giggling to myself picturing Jim Bob Duggar, desperate for more attention, in the TLC offices begging producers and executives to let him and his clan descend on Honey Boo Boo and build her a house.
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Post by azaleaqueen on Oct 2, 2012 12:32:21 GMT -4
People who live near railroad tracks tend to develop the ability to totally not hear the trains but that house is so close things must literally rattle when the trains go by. I can't imagine them not wanting a new place. Maybe it's just some sort of poverty mindset.
I can't believe June is oly 32. She looks at least in her mid-forties.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2012 12:52:19 GMT -4
People who live near railroad tracks tend to develop the ability to totally not hear the trains but that house is so close things must literally rattle when the trains go by. I can't imagine them not wanting a new place. Maybe it's just some sort of poverty mindset. I can't believe June is oly 32. She looks at least in her mid-forties. This is true. When I was growing up we lived by the railroad tracks in three different places! Honestly I found the sound kind of soothing, especially at night, but yeah, people would always ask us how we could stand the sound and we'd be like, "Did a train just come by? Didn't notice!" I definitely think that June wants to stay because she doesn't want to look like they think they are above their community friends or whatever, but I still think they could move to a bigger home in the same area. And for God's sake, they need to get a fenced-in yard for that poor dog that is always sitting out front! June does look older than her years. When they showed the pic of her when she was younger, I thought she was kind of pretty, but now she looks horrible. It's not just her weight-- there is discoloration around her eyes (could be due to her diet). I actually like Pumpkin for some reason, she strikes me as being the Darlene to June's Roseanne. It's sweet how quickly she took to baby Kaitlyn when you wouldn't expect it. I think she has the most chance of being normal when she grows up. Maybe (hopefully?!) June will use some of the show cash to set up college funds for these kids. |
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Post by azaleaqueen on Oct 2, 2012 13:12:57 GMT -4
I wonder what they'll spend the money on. Not a new house, apparently no new clothes or furniture (is that sectional couch the only furniture in the living room besides the TV?). I can't see college funds. Those girls will be lucky to finish high school.
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