You you should have sent the prize out "for the sake of the dogs"

You are right. How could I have missed that? Hey, Irene, but what is your question? I kinow you have one -- or 100. Ha. Z

Kate:

I know "You do it all for the kids", how do you rationalize this with playing out a divorce in the public eye, don't you think this will damage the kids when they see the play back and are teenagers?

Who is your hairdresser and how much hair spray do you have to use to keep that "cowlick" in place?

Z, have a great day. I am off to the big city. Don't sweat the prize - all of us on the blog all love you! You are not at all like a Gosselin!

I like Suzi J. parachute idea!!

No, I am really at a loss for a question. Let's call it Gosselin Block...but I kept seeing an ad on your blog for the Wizard of OZ & I can't help but chime in on, "Ding dong the show is dead......"

I dont know why anyone would ask a question since TLC is going to slant every answer in kate's favor and will most likely produce their own questions and say they are from viewers. TLC and this show are a FARCE

Yes, all that is a given. This is a way to mock the phoniness of the TLC special. It's away to highlight her history of lies and TLC spin -- and deconstruct the Monday night spin. Z

Thanks for being one of the first mainstream writers to expose the farce known as Jon & Kate plus 8!

I honestly wouldn't ask the woman one single thing. She is a well known liar and I know going in she isn't going to tell the truth. She's lied since day one. And for the sake of filthy lucre she participated with TLC to exploit her children.

I hope and pray that the judge in the divorce case appoints a guardian ad litem to protect the funds the children earned from further squandering by Jon & Kate.

In my opinion, this whole thing is a national tragedy and the fact that the government in PA allowed those children to be exploited is on par with the abuse and exploitation of the Dionne quintuplets.

you are the mother and mothers care more for their children becauze we carried them for nine months in our tummy. What will you do if jon gets full custody? I would hate for another woman to raise my children and to punish them when they do wrong. How would you feel?

So many questions, so little truth.

I'd ask her how much money has been put aside for the 8 children's futures and college educations and if their accounts are being handled by a trustee so they're safe from being looted by the parents for their many material needs.

And if I were allowed one more, on a much less serious note, I'd ask her why, when she's alone running around doing errands she carries two gigantic purses.

Thanks, Aly. Great tough question. I would love to hear her answer. Z

NONE! Tell her to crawl back in the hole that she came out of. Also, tell her that Satan called and wants her to get back to hell ASAP.

Kate,
Do you tuck your children in at night? Do you ever read them a bed-time story? Do they have friends over? Are they ever teased when their private moments become public entertainment(potty training,temper tantrums, etc) What do you tell them about the promises you made at the marriage renewal ceremony in the spring that you and their Dad would be together forever? If this is a "reality" show, how come you had so much plastic surgery? Do you think clevage and mini skirts is really an appropritate outfit for a mother of ?

Kate...what date did you set up the trust accounts for the children? Was it before or after Jon found there was missing money and suddenly there were trust accounts are all.

Also, when you are paid for each show, what % does each child receive, when do they receive it and what account does it go into?

Q: What happened in your childhood - or whatever did your parents do to you - to make you the narcissistic bitch you are today?

**OOPS-sorry! forgot to include my email addy, etc in my first submission

Q: Kate - if you "agreed" to do the show because it would give you the opportunity to be a "stay at home mom" - why are you never home?

Ms. Gosselin,
My name is Irene. I am by far your nosiest fan.

If you could taken for an episode to a deserted island what 5 things would you pack?

Um, what is your name? Um, well Hellooooo! That is a great question. Um, I would have to take my body guard, um well u know the P people..um, like well organic water & high heels a must...oh and um this is interesting. I would have to take the receipts for the $55,000 because well u just know um...well that is a private matter...we must take the high road u know well...Finally, 2 purses...um did I answer your questions um...hahahahhaahahahha funny group today umm.....

I no longer watch this show nor anything Gosselin or TLC for that matter. The only question that comes to mind is...Are you, your children and your soon-to-be ex husband all in counselling. If not, why not? Your influence on your environment is extremely TOXIC and counselling is definetely overdue for all concerned.

What were your plans for supporting the children BEFORE the reality show?

Why do you think these children should have to continue to work in order to support you in the manner in which you would like to become accustomed to?

Why do you continue to publicly humiliate your children on TV and in the media?

Why do you insist that you're "doing it all alone" when you have a nanny, a body guard, a chef, a PA AND Jon? It's obvious those kids adore him.

Why can't you downsize and economize like the rest of America?

If all of this fame with the steady income goes away in 6 months, what will you do?

As a devoted Christian, why do you feel you are too famous to go to church?

What is Steve's real function?
To protect you and not the children since he is always with you? OR did TLC
hired him to protect you from yourself?

1) When was the last time any of your children saw their grandparents?

2) Are you and Beth Carson, who wrote your first book, still friends?

3) Why are you not attending church anymore? (Other than hearing her say she is "too famous" - puleeeze, the President goes to church).

4) Who did your boob job and how much did it cost?

5) Why did you refuse to go to marriage counseling like Jon wanted to?

Did it ever strike you as wrong that your kids were required to be filmed in order for you to make a living? Kids should not have to do anything to earn money for their parents. Early on you declared that "Our life is the show and the show is our life', so what happens when the show ends?

Mine is a two-part query. Bonus points, Kate, for telling the truth and keeping your response under 250 words. Words actually IN a dictionary are preferred.

You've repeatedly noted (ad nauseum) that everything you do is for your kids.

Please enlighten us about how teeth whitening, breast augmentation and bikinis, tacky slutty clothing, expensive cars and spa trips, constant mani- and pedi- cures, kitchen renovation, sushi at Nobu, and your 8 diamonds and a mother of pearl ring improve the life of your beloved kids.

You consistently whine and complain about 'the p people', yet you continue to choose a lifestyle guaranteed to keep yourself AND YOUR CHILDREN in the harsh spotlight of the public eye. Please explain the wisdom and logic of your ongoing decision.

I don't know Z, this is a toughie. I'm with Irene in that I can't come up with a hard hitter. But I would like to know:
My god woman, how do you sleep at night?
Could you ever love anyone as much as yourself?
Is that new truck of yours a gas gobbler or what?
Come on now, truthfully, where did you hide Jon's ring?
Do you really wear size 12 shoes?
If you had 8 dustbunnies under your bed, what would you name them?
Does that thing at the back and top your head stand up on its own?
How come you only make soup once a year?
And finally, did you call your mom on Mother's Day? How about her birthday?

Oh, wow, Chrysee, I hope you never interview me. This makes Mike Wallace look like a pushover. You're a killer. Ha. The gas gobbler is a good one wqith all TLC's talk of being green and eco-friendly. Z

Sorry, I have so many burning questions inside me...
1. Last May or June on the couch you said the twins were in therapy. On one of the talk shows later you said they were not .
Are they or are they not in therapy? If not why don't you givie them relief from their pain by getting into therapy?

2. If the marriage was over in Oct 2008, why did you pretend you were still together? Why did you renew you vows when you knew it was over?

3. Did you have a contract with Jon that he could go out with girls as long as he showed up for the filming as your brother stated?

Finally and then I will be done!!!LOL (you think I have a lot of built up enough anger)

4. What happend to all the people in your life.....your parents, Jodi and kevin,and lovely Beth?

Hey Avis, you're not a prosecuting attorney by any chance, are you? You did your homework and have her cold. No wonder she doesn't open herself to real questions. With her history of duplicity, I think it might be devastating. Z

Kate, You've said again & again that the new house was "for the children" - they "needed" it - and it's theirs. Then why is the deed to the house in a REVOCABLE trust rather than an irrevocable trust?

The research on the Q's is fantastic. Z

Kate - If, as you've said before, the show is "the hardest job that I've ever had" - then why don't you think it's the same for the kids?

Kate, your rationale for continuing with the "show" is because you are a "contract honorer" as stated on The View. In light of that, how do you justify breaking your marriage contract with Jon, and the promise you made with your 8 children that mommy and daddy will be together forever?

lol...move over 60 minutes.
Actually that's a good thought. I'd love to see her questioned by MW. Now that I'd watch.

Z – Thanks! Now TLC can’t say the questions weren’t asked. I’m going to try to limit my questions for efficiency … try being the key word…

Kate-
1.Do you really have PCOS?

2.How did you know you had fertility problems since you did your first IUI (resulting in the twins) two months after you were married at age 24?

3.In your mother’s one and only statement to the media, she revealed that you were very taken with another set of sextuplets and wanted multiples yourself. Is that true?

4.Numerous sources have claimed that, even while claiming extreme financial distress and aggressively seeking donations, you turned down gifts including six cribs because they did not match. Is that true?

5.Family members say Jon’s father actually paid for many of your living expenses and gave you a large “nest egg” of around $100,000 which you never revealed when sending emails to friends and family asking for money and when you visited churches asking for money. Is that true?

6.Why did you continue visiting churches, speak of your financial hardships and ask for “love offerings” when you were making upwards of $800,000? Do you feel guilty about that?

7.Why did you insist you didn’t have a nanny or other helper for the first several seasons, when you actually did?

8.Why do you not speak to your family, Jon’s family or Beth Carson?

9.In all of the episodes of Jon & Kate + 8 you express displeasure and disdain at doing some key piece of motherhood duty. If you feel this way, why did you set out to have such a large family?

10.In the show, we see you be rude to Jon, your children and other people who come to help the family. In the press we hear about your rudeness at speaking engagements and charitable appearances and your diva-ish behavior in general. Why are you so rude to other people? Do you think it’s acceptable if your children follow your example?

11.Why did you (at your instigation) go on national television and claim you could not feed your children?

12.How long did you think J&K+8 was going to last? Did you have another plan for supporting the children?

13.How many days were you home with the children this month?

14.On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate yourself as a mother? As a wife? As a daughter?

15.Can you define “organic”?

16.Are you going to renew your nursing license this month?

17.What is your net worth right now?

18.Who is the Secretary of State?

Kate: Season 4 you started wearing a diamond solaitaire necklace. I see it on you all the time. Who gave it to you? What is the special meaning behind it?

Do the kids ever call the nannies "mommy" since they do more of the mothering than their real mother?

Q: Kate, what does Jon think about your doing this question and answer one-hour special when he, too, is under contract with TLC but hasn’t been given the chance to give his opinion on anything?

Kate: Oh, Jon doesn’t think.

Q: You feed your children organic meat that’s been freely given to you, and you have stated your commitment to healthy eating. Do you believe it is more important for children to eat healthy than it is to live in a healthy environment, given your propensity for slamming their father every chance you get?

Kate: Hey, don’t knock the organics! And as for Jon, the sooner all eight kids realize he’s a loser, the better off they’ll be. I don’t know why I married him, anyway.

Q: In the beginning, how did you and Jon plan to support the children the two of you intentionally created?

Kate: Well, as you might know, Jon got fired from his job for spending too much time searching the Internet for freebies for the six babies I was pregnant with. He’s such an idiot! I told him to do that only when nobody was looking. And I did my own “work” while I was pregnant to make sure the children would be well-provided for. I contacted Bobbi McCaughey to find out how to get free stuff for my kids. As you might know, Bobbi and her husband had seven babies at once, so I thought she could advise me. That didn’t turn out very well, though. Bobbi thought we should keep our kids out of the public’s eye. Ha! Was she wrong!

Q: Do you ever think that little Collin might be embarrassed when his friends watch the rerun episode where Jon took him out to the van and removed an impacted poopie from his bottom manually?

Kate: Hey, it’s real! And not everybody’s lucky enough to have a colon. His works. Wear it proud!

Q: Did you ever get that new ring with the eight diamonds and mother of pearl that you spoke of the day you cried about not being able to pay your bills?

Kate: Funny you should ask. Several jewelers have contacted me, begging to be allowed to make that ring and give it to me for free! I told them to submit their best offers. The biggest diamonds win.

Q: We know that you’re so famous that you actually need a bodyguard every time you enter a restaurant. But are the kids protected?

Kate: Protected from what? I’m the star in this family. People only want to know about the kids because of how they affect my life.

Kate - looking forward - oh 10 to 13 years - which child do you think will come out with the first "Growin' Up Gosselin" tell-all book?

Yes, won't those books be something. Thanks. Z

Kate, you've indicated that you have set up trust funds for the kids - you've also vaguely mentioned that they were also "paid" for doing the show. Now - just thinking logically here, if someone (despite their age) earns income - it has to be reported to the IRS - and taxed accordingly. So - if it's true that the children WERE paid for doing the show - there would be - oh - what? - 5 years or so of tax filings for each child. Would you be so kind as to verify this? ;-)

1. What magazines do you read?
2. Can you see Alaska from your house?

Kate I love watching your children grow despite all the media issues.

I think no one should judge you unless they have walked in your shoes. I believe you didn't start the TV series out of greed more survival. I think you both lost your way on this journey. All the blogs make me sick because unless we have experienced you life first hand we should not be judging you both.

I hope you will take more time to be with your children. I read all the mean things people have said about this. They are not there, in your home, knowing how you care for the children. All they know is what the gossip is and the shows.

I hope you and the children will be closer once all this drama is over.

I have read that when you had the twins and were expecting the sextuplets that you were on welfare. Did the gov't ask for the money back when the money started rolling in from your show or did you feel the need to pay back the money for what you had received on your own? Also, did the hospital or doctor bills ever get paid by you? That is your responsibility and not the taxpayers.

1) Was Jon a lazya**ed loser who didn't help out except when asked the whole time you were married?

2) Jon really, really resents having had the septuplets doesn't he?

Kate -

1. If you're supposed to be in court in PA tomorrow morning, why are you in LA today preparing for your book signing? Did your attorney cancel because it was convenient for you?

2. Why, why, why are you still trying to get the public to believe that you're there to "inspire"? You are only there to sign books and will have a 10 minute interview that may never be shown.

3. Just what the hell is a nap buddy?

Ok, I lied I am not done...

Did you have pets as a child? Don't you think it would add to your child's life loving a pet and having to care for its needs over your own needs?

You don't like the "p" people, then why
are you and the kids always in the front yard when you have lots and lots of room in the backyard? Even if they want to ride bikes you could easily cement in a play area or riding trails.

Why do you have a picnic table in the front yard? I have an HOA and would be sited if I did that for being tacky.
You can have a nice picnic on the grass or at the table in your backyard. But of course you would have to interact with your children on your own and not for a show for the cameras.

When you were playing a board game with the kids, why did you impatiently give them all the answers instead of asking leading questions to help them arrive at the correct solution? One boy had such a confused look on this face because you were talking right over his head. Do you play with your children unless you are on camera?

Ok, ok...we all know the answers to the above.

I know why she gave up nursing. Many years ago I was a nurse. She went into a field which requires you to be highly empathic and have compassion....which she has neither. You have to be flexible beause thing happen.

Chrysee...laughed so hard at your post...2 thumbs up,

Z...please ban me from your site!!!! I have a business using my computer and for the past 2 weeks I have had to work Sat & Sun to finish my work I didn't do because reading your blog many times a day and may I add highly interesting comments from your bloggers....well back to work

Ha, that's hilarious. You are one of the last who could ever be banned. Z

Mary @ 2:13PM

2. Can you see Alaska from your house?

Kate: Yes. And it's mine. All mine.

Q-Kate, what will you tell your children when they ask why their mom is so hated and such a laughing stock?

The answer to that question is very predictable though. She'll say it all has to do with jealousishness.

Sorry Z...One more post and then I'll stop. I'm overposting due to overcaffienation (that is a word isn't it Kate?)
Avis, thanks for the 2 thumbs up. Interesting you'd bring up Kate playing games with the kids...I read an article in the Vancouver Sun [Kate Gosselin's sister-in-law claims Jon & Kate Plus 8 is staged, calls for show boycott] that Kate allegedly threw a fit the day TLC asked her to play games with the kids, back in an earlier espisode. She apparently said "now I have to pretend I play with the kids."

If she really said that, I can't think of a printable word to describe my disdain for this woman. I used to love playing all sorts of games with my kids when they were small. And not head games either, KATE!!

Irene,

I too wondered for a long time about the necklace. Even when she is dressed up she wears it. You would think on those occasions she would wear a showier necklace. It has to be a gift from someone important to her. She doesn't have family, or at least who talk to her. It wouldn't be from Jon because trust me; you don't wear jewelry from ex- husbands. I think she has few friends and not the type of gift a friend friend would give. Only a "special" friend would give and because from a "special" friend one would not take it off. What do you think?

Ok, I am really going to work now!!

Kate, why did you want children when you had no clear interest in raising them on a day to day basis? Was it children or notoriety you sought?

Q: Kate, a lot of people have judged you for the way you treated the dogs, then returned them to the breeder. What do you have to say about that?

Kate: I know we made a big announcement on the show about giving the kids two dogs for Christmas, but it was never my idea. Jon is the dog lover; I was just going along with it because I am a highroad taker. And the kids seem to like animals, so what the heck? The breeder gave us two German Shepherds in exchange for free advertising, and we have all those TLC-maintained acres for them to run around in. But little did I know those beasts could chew through steel! And the poop those two put out! I gagged every time I walked out in the back yard.

But, really, if I weren’t so famous and didn't have to stay on the road for so many days at a time, I would have kept those dogs. TLC was willing to send out poop gatherers, people to feed the dogs, pay for vet bills and all of that. But somehow, those dogs spoiled my view of all my acres. As far as my eyes can see, I own the land. I didn’t appreciate the distraction. Dogs bark; they want to play. I’ve got no time in my life for that.

The kids will get over it. I view it as my job to teach my children that life if filled with disappointments. I think I’m doing a good job of that.

Kate, how come you paraded around the front of your house with a bikini on when the pool is in the back of the house? Was it to allow the Paps a sneak peek?

Why do you need a bodyguard?

Do you do fun activities with your children when you are not being filmed? If so, what?

How do you justify you're wanting to continue on with a show that has so obviously destroyed your family?

If you believe you are so popular, why don't you stop filming with the children and just pursue your own career?

Questions:

1) Did you, or anyone on your behalf, approach Jon last October (either verbally or in writing) and tell him the marriage was over and he was free to do as he pleased as long as he continued filming?

2) After you were caught hitting Leah for ignoring your request to refrain from blowing her whistle, you issued a public statement saying that you will discipline your children as you see fit. Given all the research proving the deleterious consequences of corporal discipline, do you think you acted appropriately in resorting to hitting as a disciplinary measure when your child, while playing OUTSIDE, does not stop blowing her whistle.

I would ask Kate if she was disappointed when she only had twins? I would ask her when she got the idea to sell her litter to the highest bidder? The reason I would ask her about being disappointed about the twins is I truly believe she always thought if she got IVF she would have many children at once. I believe she knew of other multiples having their stories documented on TV. I think she always intended to be a brood mare for profit and knew 2 was just not that interesting. That is the basis of my questions.

Kate answer unscripted questions honestly? BwahHAhAhA!! That will be the day!! We could, however, create quite a fun game by counting how many times her stock answers come up! Let's see how many "We cannot go back, only forward", "Everything I do is for my kids", "I take the high road", "It's difficult but I am working on my new attitude, Can do Kate!", etc. You get the idea. I'd suggest a drinking game, but honestly, alcohol poisoning on a Monday night just doesn't look good :)

The one REAL question I'd like Kate to answer, preferably while hooked up to a lie detector test, would be "When you say you filed for divorce because Jons actions over the past few days forced you to, what EXACTLY, were those actions?" Whenever she is asked about why she filed (this question is always asked because she stands by the fact that she DID NOT want a divorce, but she was the one who filed), she always says she was forced into it by Jons actions & I want to know precisely what those actions were.

I'd love to know the answer to this question..of course, I'd also like to win the lottery! Somehow, I think I'd have a better chance of winning millions than ever getting an honest answer out of Ms. Kate!

How much money have you given to charity in the last 5 years?

Answer: That is "in the vault." Just like I was rehearsed to state on LCL when I didn't want to answer dumb questions like this.

When was the last time you and your children volunteered to help those less fortunate?

Answer: We will help others when we stop needing LOTS of help ourselves.
( this was an actual answer given by Kate!) YIKES!!!!

Why did you turn off the TV on 9/11 ( after watching Teletubbies) when your husband called about a national tragedy? We all were glued to our sets for the latest detail. Did you call your local blood bank and find out how quickly you could donate? Offer your services as a nurse? Just wondering.

Answer: I was a mother of TWINS!! I needed to keep myself safe because I was planning to have many, many more - all at once, perhaps some could call this a litter. This could not be done without ME and with a little bit of help from science.

Why don't you even register to vote, let alone bother to vote?
Answer: I am too busy to vote; besides it probably doesnt' count much any way.
I am interested in ME, not politics.

Did she really say that? Wow. Z

Mary's post wins the award in my book! "What magazines do you read and can you see Alaska from your yard?"

I think Kate Gosselin and Sarah Palin are each other's evil twin. Spawned by some weird science experiment than ran amok.

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Mary's post is a great one, HotDog, but I think it is too early to declare a winner yet. Your "be afraid" line is pretty good, too. But let's just say Mary's post is in first place -- at the moment. Z

Kate: Thinking back over your life, name 3 things you have done for which you are truly sorry.

I would like to remind people to try very hard to not watch the show tomorrow night. If we really want to get rid of this Gosselin mess we need to truly boycott the show. If they have interest in this Kate LIE session the garbage will continue. Lets send our message loud and clear. WHO CARES KATE!!!!!!

Z, this is a great idea! So many, many good questions. I would ask Kate why she had nothing to do with her kind neighbors in E'town? Also, why would a parent lock out 8 young children from the master bedroom when that bedroom is on a different floor from the children? This has always bothered me. I think there is something "rotten in that master bedroom."

JON to Emril: Can you believe this is our 100th show?

EMRIL: No, and I don't know how you did it.

JON: Neither do I.

Frankly, I believe that says it all!

My question for Kate would be...

What promises did TLC whisper in your ear to cause you to sell out your 8 kids and end your marriage?

As a wife and mother myself I feel that the situtation at hand is terrible. I have just one question for those who are participating in this. If you don't like Kate as much as you say then do you care so much about what she does? I think you all need to get a life and leave other peoples lives alone.

So, Kate -... what does the IRS have to say about all those cash only "love offerings" and photo fees?

edited for possible libel...Z

Don't worry Avis I blog way too much for my own good too. My family thinks I am crazy but I know the truth....I am crazy.

Great Questions ya'll. Keep them coming. I would ask Alex M to post a ??? but the last post took forever.......

Kate - Does the "carpet" match the "curtains" ???? Sorry - just had an ugly visual of that hair-style somewhere else..... ;-)

Kate, Do you really attend a Christian service each week alone or with your children?

Did you ever feel guilty taking money from Chrisitian groups after telling white lies to them about your religious home life and saving money for their college education?

Do your Christian beliefs include the husband being the head of the household?

Did you realize that interfering with God's plan for children, such as abortion and fertility treatments, is against conservative Christian beliefs?

Finally, why do you treat people with the you are holier than thou approach?

It is ok Avis. I know how you feel. My family think I am crazy...I am crazy.

Keep the questions coming. I think we are about 30 hours or less till the moment of Kate Kate and more Kate.

Kate why couldn't you invite Jodi, Kevin and baby Ben to your new house to make amends as Jon welcomed them today?

Hey Kate:
Who does all your lists now that Jon does not jump when you say?

When was the last time you cooked a meal for the family that was not videotaped?

How long before you acknowledge that Beth helped write your book, Multiple Blessings?

When will you have time for the JUSTASKKATE.COM with Healthtex since you were coined America's busiest mom?

I may not make 100 Z but I should be near 10 by the end of the day?

Wasnt it so very kind of Jon to let Uncle Kevin and Aunt Jodi see the kids today? Did Aunt Jodi bring Juicy Fruit? Or Bubble Yum? Did you even know Uncle...be nice Irene...

How many times a day do you google yourself?

Where do you find the most favorable (honestarable) coverage?

What do you find to be the easiest way to keep your stories straight?

Could you help the kids with their homework? How about just the little ones? How about just the little ones and your life depended on it?

How annoying is it when you watch episodes and notice the tups stole the scene? Do the camera guys get in trouble?

How often does your head explode? Does your hair remain attached when this happens?

I just have one comment (not a question) to say to kate:

Kate, please go now (and dont stop at go) to your closest mental health hopsital or clinic. You are in deperate desperate need of psychiatric counselling to deal with the issues that are so apparent now; your childhood, your narcissism, your total lack of moral and ethical values and most importantly your lack of abillity to teach your kids what is important in life.

Teaching your kids that "bigger and better" will show them that you love them, will only teach them to be and become selfish self-centered adults. If you relaly care for those kids, help them and help them now - get them as far away from you as possible.

Irene......You and I both want to know about the necklace. Who do you think gave it to her?

Ok.. OFF TOPIC.. (from marie)

So, now I see that there is not only another Marie with a upper case "M", but now another LOWER case "m" (6:12) has entered our most important discussions.

So, from now on, my posts will be signed by "marieE"

Whew.. and Kate G thinks SHE has problems!

Kate.. please answer:

When elderly people are on Medicaid assistance and come into money, they must repay Medicaid. After they die, if there is any money found, it is grabbed to repay Medicaid.

Your tups births and first year private visiting nurse was paid by Medicaid.

Have you repaid those bills?

Kate,

While on 4th of July vacation, you insisted on the whole family posing for a picture. One of the little girls was crying that she had to go to the bathroom. Why did you make her stay for the picture (with pained expression and crossed legs), when it would have been very easy (and kind) to wait for her to go and come back?

Do you have to have final say, even though it is physically painful for a 4 yr old?

Question: Kate, is it true that when pregnant with tups, your father's congregation donated 6 cribs, but you ditched them, since they weren't new nor did they match?

Kate: Why should I take leftovers? Do you think Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Lopez had mismatched cribs for their twins?

Question: Why would you take 8 kids to a Crayola marker activity center and not allow them to use markers?

Kate: Well, they don't have to use markers, they can imagine the color-ish on the paper. Its better for them.

Question: Kate, why would you take your kids to a cake decorating "party" and not allow them to eat any of the cakes or decoration?

Kate: Ok, again with that question? Everyone knows that icing-ish stuff isn't organic.

Question: Kate, why take your kids to a hands -on science place and tell them if they get wet while playing at the water table that they have to ride all the way home in wet clothes? Why not have extra clothes in the car?

Kate: OH please! Do you know how many nails I could break fooling around with all those snap-ish belts? Anyway, that water really wasn't as fun-ish as everyone thought.

Question: Kate, why did you & Jon warn of severe punishment if your kids ever came into mommy & daddy's bedroom? Is it because daddy never even slept in that room from day one? That he moved directly into the garage apt?

Kate: Jon has no right to be in that room, its MINE.. all MINE. And, if the kids need us in the middle of the night, they can call the nanny-ish person.

Avis your guess is as good as mine about the necklace.

However, I was taught by some that when you point a finger you better look at those 3 fingers still pointed at you.

1) Kate, you have said each child had a "substantial" trust. Being you went on national tv and told everyone your own bank balance ($1000), can you please make public the bank name, account number and balance of each child's trust?

2) Kate, how much money does Mrs Neild get paid to keep quiet?

3) Kate, you talk of your "friends", are there any friends who are not on the TLC payroll? If so, please give names.

4) Kate, your original film crew left, a few saying they didn't like what they saw/heard during filming. Please tell us what they saw and heard.

Thank you.

Hey Avis. I will take People magazine you keep an eye on Radar....too funny we posted about Kevin & Jodi within 7 minutes of eachother.

We have drank way too much Organic Kool aid.

Sherry T, marie, Suzi J this madness has to stop.

Kate - When are you going to teach the little kids to tie their shoes? They can't wear Velcro shoes forever.

And, What happend to the lady who used to fold your laundry and Nanna Janet? Did you shut them out too? The kids must wonder where all of these people go.

How long before the show is just called Kate?

Do you really think the public bought your sob story about having bills in your purse that you couldn't drop in the mail? And how about when you said you were concerned that Jon was going to do something foolish with your joint account, so you took out $100,000 so you could put food on the table for your children. You owe an apology to all the parents who truly struggle every day to make ends meet and they truly do have to worry about putting food on the table. Oh, but I suppose all should be forgiven because she's doing this all for the children, isn't that right?

My only question to Kate...

When you imagine your life once your children are grown, what do you think your greatest regret will be?

- who on earth told you that good parenting involves putting an ill child on the laundry room floor?
- who on earth told you that good parenting involves ignoring your severely constipated child so you an pick out your free bunk beds?
- who on earth told you that good parenting involves playing favorites ?
- who on earth told you that good parenting involves lying to your kids about EVERYTHING
- who on earth told you that good parenting involves isolating your children from friends and family?
- who on earth told you that your haircut and hooker clothes look good?
- WHY ARE YOU SUCH A NARCISSISTIC BITCH ?!?!

Z, I could go on and on but you get the picture.

Can't help myself. Wasn't going to post any more today but what they hey. I'm going for broke. There are some need-to-know things, afterall.

So - Kate,

If you had to do it all over again, would you please not?
How many PTA meetings have you attended in the last two years?
Has the Smithsonian contacted you yet about your ovaries?
Why do you waste pudding like that?
Whatever possessed you to get that winnie-the-pooh tattoo?
Did it have something to do with poop?
Did you pay for it?
Were you snickering when you put Jon's clusters in your soup?
Can you give them back now, please?
When was the last time you went to church just to hear the sermon?
Can you spell coupon backwards without saying 'um'?
Quick fire...What is the total toe count of your children?
Can you complete one sentence omitting a reference to yourself?
Is that a dust bunny on your head? It is? What did you name it?

So much for Gosselinblock. My final question for the day.

Kate:
Has anyone sent you a coupon for the new ring you plan to purchase to replace your wedding ring? If so, inquiring minds want to know?

Answer:
Ms Smith, I usually do not answer the naysayers but since we share the name Irene...That is my middle name you know...I will have to tell you that Yes, I will use a coupon. I looked high and low, spent many many days being chased by paparrazi just tyring to find it. Oh, these questions are getting harder & harder. Can we take a break? I have to keep some things in "the vault" you know but watch some future episodes of my new shows of Kate plus 8 & you never know what you will find out about me?!?"

Here's mine:

Kate, Why is Beth Carson listed as an author on "Multiple Ble$$ing$" and yet you didn't mention her once on your book tour. As a matter of fact, Beth did only one interview with the Reading Eagle titled "Slices of Life" (dated 12/08) in which she says that you lived it, but she wrote it. She made her contribution perfectly clear and yet you continue to take credit for authoring the book. Why is that?

Hiya Sue! It's me, Kate Gosselin.

Um, I heard there were all these post thingys on this blogishy bloggy, but, you know, I'm taking the high road and some things are just private matters, so I'm only answering YOUR questions. And, I mean, I'm going to be totally, totally, totally honest because I'm a Christian and I know you are probably sooooooo inspired by me...

) Was Jon a lazya**ed loser who didn't help out except when asked the whole time you were married?

I mean, I'm taking the high road here and he's just not the Jon I married since the aliens got him... but, I mean, if he were a real man he could have just, like, remembered how I want my coffee served every morning so I wouldn't have needed to keep all those posty-notes with instructions by the coffee pot! Do you know how long that took me?? And every night when he gave all eight kids baths and got them ready for bed he did it all wrong! How many times do I need to tell him to wash the girls' hair first? Sometimes he even didn't put them in matching pajamas!! I mean, what if there was a filming emergency at night? Um, he knows I don't do the night shift - I am just toooo exhausted! And can you believe sometimes he wanted to play with them? Um, heeelllooo Jon! You do not have kids to have fun! It's a good thing I was there in my white plastic lawn chair to supervise.

2) Jon really, really resents having had the septuplets doesn't he?

It's not my fault I started fertility treatments again without telling him! He knew I was impatient when he married me and I don't believe in looking back - I just move forward! I mean, he kinda, really wanted to adopt that Korean baby who needed a home, but, I mean, I prayed about it and God told me it wasn't the right thing to do. And why would I want to stop with the twins like he did? I mean, I tried going to those twin conferency thingys with signs and, I mean, no one seemed to notice how special I am. I'm Kate Gosselin!

So... (um, what was this fan's name again??)... make sure to watch my new show... I know I said for years that my fans annoy me and I think they are ridiculous, but now I am so appreciative of your support (as long as you don't try to talk to me, look at me or expect me to smile at you).

Eileen!! Are we done yet? I want Nobu!!

OMG!! why are people so hateful! Kate, honestly, this is such an awful time for you and the children. I don't look at magazines to avoid being upset myself, and it has nothing to do with me. I am proud of you and what you have accomplished. Jon left, I am sorry that has happened. But you are working hard to move forward in a positive direction. I would be honored to have a friend like yourself.

Happy Birthday Z!

Hope you have a great day!

Thanks for all the hard work you do on the blog. We all really love it.

"For he's a Jolly good felloowwww!!!"

These comments were written obviously by people who have a personal vindetta with Kate. Not a constructive discussion, but rather those who are using this forum to chop up and dice any chance for a balanced Q&A. I mainly see comments from those who are jealous w/o the Kahunas to sign your real names, Jackels. KLee

A few that come to mind...

1) What's in your ever-present coffee cup? Because most people don't carry Starbucks cups with them when the nearest Starbucks is 50+ miles away (Outerbanks, NC episode. :)) Would you agree to random breathalizer tests and such?

2) As a nurse, you are probably aware that one is not deemed infertile unless one has been actively trying to conceive for one year. Why did you undergo infertility treatments that resulted in the twins when you hadn't even been married one year?

Follow up... did you renew your RN license?

3) How on earth did you keep a straight face giving advice about Nadya Suleiman when you stated in a 2004 courtroom that "society has a responsibility to help with the children, since modern medicine promotes the use of fertility drugs, which can lead to multiple births"?

4) The odds of all of your children surviving to adulthood not being affected by this are slim. Knowing that... knowing there's a good chance that at least one, if not more, of your kids will be psychologically harmed from this show (suicide, drugs, prostitution, self-esteem issues, etc.)... how on earth could you agree to it?

5) Do you think spending nearly $100k on your children's tuition for private school makes good fiscal sense? Wouldn't it make better sense to put that money into a trust (non-revokable) for your children and send them to a good public school or less expensive private school?

6) What parents of high order multiples do you think have done a good job in raising them? Have you sought out advice from them? Are you aware of the advice that the Dionne Quints gave the McCaugheys?

We all know J&K & TLC, did this for money. We now know J&K are celebrities on the F-list. My question is not for Kate, because we all pretty much know everything, my question would be for TLC. TLC why having seen and known this tragic situation was going on, pursue any further contracts, knowing this was a farce?

KLee,

Please post a list of Kate's accomplishments. I am unaware of any, except her RN license, that she has actually worked for by herself.

For example:

Books: written by Beth Carsen
TV show: without the children it never would have existed
interviews/talk show rounds: paid for by TLC

Again, please tell me what Kate has accomplished, how many years she has worked for it, what schooling she has completed in order to reach her goal, etc.

Also, please explain what positive direction Kate is moving toward, as I don't understand that part of your post.

As we all know, Jon doesn't want the responsibility of full time fatherhood....per his jet setting ways of the last year. How are you going to limit any unknown, outside negative (e.g. Mr. Lohan), influences that Jon will bring in to your home and to your children?
How are you redirecting your children from the disappointments, frustration, and publicity of the separation?
HOW are you balancing your children and your career as the media portrays your career as first priority?

Also, I checked the TLC site where they allowed for posters to ask possible questions, and there are NO comments.

Hmmmm.

I can only imagine why. I'm sure they got quite an earful and were not pleased with the questions people wanted Kate to answer.

This whole debacle from the TLC point of view will take a cue from one of its other shows: How Not to Promote a NonCelebrity. TLC's handling of Kate essentially killed any chances of her having a career.

Hi Heather: Thanks. I did not think to check. Good catch. Z

hey kate i think u are still strong dispite everything...jon want to hurt u real bad and he's making the divorce very dirty...but u continue to be the mature parent and be a super woman for ypur kids forget all those nasty comments by stupid bitchy news papers and family and friends u once know...i lov u and keep ur head up.. even when u dont want too..bye

You know what's shocking to me? How Kate's PR team managed to manipulate almost the whole country. The grand majority of people side with Kate and actually believe her sob story and "single mother" story. It's shocking. How can so many people be as stupid as Kate? Do they not see what we do?

I already know all the questions for the show on Monday.

"How do you manage with so many kids?"

Yeah, like we haven't answered that one to death.

Kate: "Well, I'm taking one day at a time. Being a single mother is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I will do anything for my kids"

Yeah, like destroy their lives on national television. Lie like no one's business. And for the record, single mothers do not have cooks, nannies, free trips,free food, free wardrobe...etc.

Kate, stop blowing through the F'in money. You should not have "household expenses of $50,000" for a month. All that says is that you are NOT looking out for your children. The money you have already received would have been enough to PAY OFF a modest home, bank accounts for college and the rest invested modestly. And you would have been fine. Instead we gotta fly to San Diego to get our hair and nails done. Ok, I could seriously rant on for decades about this pathetic excuse for a mother. I will stop now.

KLee-

1) Your "name" could be made up also.

2) All of my questions, except the last 2 which are definitely snarky but still valid, are questions that K8 should answer. These scenarios actually happened and led to my discovering how sick K8 really is. And, while there are some other snarky questions, most of them are also completely valid.

3) Why would ANYONE be jealous of K8? This seems to be the only lame argument the sheeple can use. FWIW, my house is nicer than K8's, we are financially more comfortable than K8, my kids are well behaved, we have lots of loving family and friends in our lives, my husband is wonderful, we volunteer at local food banks and shelters, we have compassion and empathy for others . Really, why would I or ANYONE be jealous of K8?

Who ... takes kids to a crayola factory and doesn't let them use markers? And then, to really dig that knife as deep and hurtful into a crying child, TAKE A PICTURE OF THEM HOLDING THE MARKER, but not actually using it. You sick disgusting woman.

Kara,

Also the Dilley sextuplets have been on TV and they never used it for fame or fortune. They seemed genuienly interested in sharing there lives raising their sextuplets. They had a good special on several times and even went through some rough times with the father's loss of a job at a major airline at one point and home schooling their children. They seemd well grounded.

Z, did you get the countdown clock?

Negotiations continue on that front....more to follow...Z

heather -

It's Monday morning and still not one response to your "Kate-challenge" of listing specifics of what makes Kate a good mother! Interesting, to say the least.

Happy Birthday, Z!! Wow, now I REALLY feel bad that you are watching the Kate is Great show tonight... We're so lucky you do it all for the kids!

Only for the kids. But what do any of us know about selflessness compared to Kate? Ha. Thanks for the kind wihes, Suzi. Z

Z,

Well at least it (the countdown clock) is in the negotiation phase. Thanks. That is all we can ask for.

Have a great day. I am anxiously awaiting Kate's question and answer.

I will be there and writing tonight....Z

Kate - Have you tried to sit down with Jon (no lawyers) and work out your problems? Do you both really want a divorce?

Katie-doo (you really need a new hairdo): do you watch the show after it was taped? If not, then you should.

If you do, did you see the one where the cameraman brought his son "Clay" to spend time with the tups? Did you happen to see the look that Hanna gave him when he wanted to play with "her" toys? You taught her that look - the peel the wallpaper off the wall one. She looked at him with so much contempt that he put his hands in his lap and did not try to play anymore.

Or when you took your girls out for their tea party saying that isn't this so much more fun without the boys? They would have broken something by now. When you had the boys, you did not say anything bad about the girls. How come Katie-poo? You trying to teach those girls to become mini-yous and hate men in general? To grab everything in sight and say MINE, MINE, MINE and not share? How do you think your boys will feel when they are grown and see how you talked about them when they were not there? Hmmmmmm KG?

The countdown continues...the PR spins...As the Gosselin Turns continues......

Kate: If the bottom falls out will you work for McDonald's or will you insist that the McDonald's corporation give you a franchise? Would you place it in the center of your sprawling estate? And, let Mady & Cara supervise and the little kids work?

& would that mean that Jon owns half & would need to get workers during his half....Oh, the tangled webs we weave.

Ha. kate's McDonald's. Whata concept. Z

Kate -

This morning in court YOUR attorney said you still have not provided an accounting for $33,000 of cash withdrawals you made from the joint account. What are you hiding? Did you spend this money on spa trips, cosmetic procedures and clothing? Or was it used for a more devious purpose, such as paying off the babysitter?

Great question, Suzi. And great up-to-the-minute rseaerch. Thanks for giving us the first courtroom update. Z

Was it worth it? was your pursuit for all things kate worth ruining your family, your marriage, your children's childhoods? was the show worth selling out your character and your faith? was the show worth the hatred you have earned from the planet ( you know, the planet that isn't going to be around that long anyway?)
WAS IT WORTH IT KATE??
(I am sure she would answer 'yes'. everyone else on the planet would say 'no'.

The cosmic question for Kate. Thanks. Z

Suzi J.,

I have a feeling we may get responses today.

It will be an indication that the pro-Kate posts are in fact from TLC employees--not fans--who are off on Sat and Sun, and back in the office on Monday.

I actually was trying to come up with some on my own. I thought for sure I'd be able to remember some incident where she showed kindness toward her children from when I used to watch. But sadly, I couldn't.

Z,
Happy Birthday.

It is kind of bad that you have to watch this show tonight like Suzi J. said. But, we know you do it all for us. So that we can get the show off of the air for the kids sake. Now that is selflessness.

THANKS for the great blog!!!

Come on people when Kate says she does it all for the kids...trips,surgery,renovations,etc....she is right. It all comes down to the answer as old as time...."If Mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy".

My only question for Kate is: Why are you so fame and money hungry? I, as a truly loving and caring mother would never place my children in front of a camera for the world to see and literally use them to make money. This children are going to be in the public eye for the rest of their lives. Do these children really have a choice? What a burden to place on your children. I bet she tells them that if they don't appear on camera that they will have no money and be poor. I am so tired of this situtation regarding exploited children. When is someone going to do something about this? She keeps saying that she is doing it for her children. I do not believe for a second that this monster is doing it for the "sake" of her children as she has told the public several times. I am entirely sick of this woman and everything about her. I really wish that all those ignorant Kate supporters would truly open their eyes and see things for what they truly are. It amazes me how so many people support this lying piece of crap. People, Kate used her children to gain fame. She could have supported her children by working and had she respected her husband, and had he had a back bone, he would have said nay on the whole tv thing from the beginning. There are so many hard working people with several children who have worked hard to support their families. The Gosselins were never reality. They call it Reality TV. Reality my ***. This is not reality. Reality is that people do not exploit their children to make money. Reality is that loving parents take care and protect their children. Reality is that loving parents work to support their children and not ask for handouts Kate! I stopped watching this animal a long time ago and I wish that people would do the same so I do not have to hear any more about how Kate is doing all of this for the sake of her children. For goodness sake Kate, go home and take care of your children, your children! Another message to Kate: Your children want you home, believe me. Go home and love your children because believe me, no one else will love them more than you. If you truly love your children as you have claimed, then you will stop this ridiculous nonsense and go home with your children. Why don't you take some advice from the Duggers?

Thanks Suzi J for the court update.

Kate indicted herself to me personally over this money thing. This is just my opinion but People mag reports that Kate does not have to account for 33,000 because that is only 5% or less. Well, then why does she get a free pass in the press & Jon gets...I just do not understand. Why isnt someone besides these two handling the money period? Obviously, Kate isnt the organizer TLC built her up to be.

Crazy, crazy...all you Kate interns do not get your panties in a wad. I am not giving Jon a free pass here. I just guess I do not understand arbitration. My spouse and I would have to fight over our 8 kids if we divorced...cuz we will never have a fraction of the money the Gosselins have & I think I will just be thankful for that.

Watch out for those Kate interns, Irene. Ha. Z

Maybe Kate's lawyer could give us an update Z.

Did you ever hear back from him?

Hi Irene, I was just thinking the same --Gee, I never haerd back from him since I asked if there was more than one account or if Kate really did have no money to pay her bills. And now there is no accounting of the $33,000. But, I am being serious, we should not assume anything. Maybe he has an explanation. Thanks. Z

From People Magazine: Attorneys for Jon and Kate Gosselin confirmed Monday morning that Jon has complied with a court order to return money missing from the couple's joint bank account – but Jon says Kate has yet to account for how she spent $33,000 in cash withdrawals…….Cheryl Young, one of Kate's attorneys, told Judge Arthur Tilson that the amount in question accounted for only five percent of what was in dispute, and that a divorce arbitrator did not require her to break down the cash withdrawals.

Apparently there will be a two day conferene with an arbitrator next month.

So Kate says she does not have to account for how $33,000 was spent. Wow, that is convenient. I wonder how the judge, who ordered her to account for it, feels about that arbitrator's alleged ruling. I wonder why Kate's attorneys didn't tell the judge that when he firts ordered the accounting.Z

Kate, Although the cameras are no longer allowed into your children's bedrooms and bathroom and the nude scenes are now blurred on TV, the boxed DVD sets sold in stores still contain private moments of your sextuplets on the toliet and in the shower. This is available for purchase and viewing by your children's future schoolmates, "friends" and child predators anywhere in the world.

The removal of Collin's impacted stool by his father in a store parking lot is known to my daughter's first grade class and the "butt" of many jokes. (She came home and asked me if it was" for real"). Do you worry about his distress when he realizes that this very private occurance is so public and filmed, for future viewing and also purchase, for profit by TLC and his parents

Do you worry about the children's future safety and emotional well-being knowing that all this information will exist in public throughout their lives?

Christiina Toriz,

Excellent points. That is what a lot of us here are supporting. Kate and TLC have let this get out of control. A little respect could have gone a long way like you said and maybe they would not be in this situation. Another question for Kate: Didn't your Christian values teach you to respect your family and the people around you? Thanks for your post Christina T., you are right money is not everything by a long stretch.

Irene you are on the interns ememies list now - better watch out.

Well, $33K is just chump change to Miss Katie, nevermind that it's as much as some people make in a year!!

What I find odd is not that she didn't have to legally--but that she choose NOT to disclose where the all funds went after it was made so public that she had also taken money. I really wonder what it was used for--if it was household expenses, she could've thrown it back at Jon showing where every cent went to the kids, and proved just this once that "it was all for my kids." A perfect opportunity to show she is on the up and up.

Somehow, I think that's not the case, and Miss Katie does indeed have something to hide.

HI Heather, please see the comment I just wrote about me thinking the judge is getting hopelessly confused. Z

I don't get the 5% Kate's attorney is talking about. Wasn't she supposed to account for $55,000? I was never a math whiz, but $30,000 isn't 5% of $55,000.

Yes, I am now confused, too. I will check back. I think you are right: It was $55,000 that the judge ordered. Want to know the truth: After talking to Kate's attorney, I think the lawyers are making this hopelessly confusing with the shifting dollar amounts. But that is what the judge is supposed to straighten out -- if he has to use an old fashioned hand calculatore or pad a paper. I think the judge is getting lost in the High-Spin Zone of Kate and Jon Gosselin's insane lives. Z

Hi, Z. Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day.

Maybe your employer is secretly planning a great surprise to spirit you away to a certain famous cake bakery to decorate your very own birthday cake!

Ha. But a nice thought anyway. Thanks. Z

Happy Birthday Z!!! I already submitted my question for Kate, but I REALLY want to thank you for being the ONLY journalist on the internet (or otherwise) that has presented things in a manner NOT slanted towards Kate. It is really wonderful to see thought provoking comments, questions & discussions without being lambasted for being a Jon supporter. I now make your blog required reading every morning...and check out your other musings other than the Gosselin debacle.

KLee: I've said it before, I'll say it a million times more, I have never been & never will be jealous of Kate Gosselin. She may have a million dollar home, she may drive more expensive vehicles than I do, she may have fancier clothing than I do..and the list goes on. What she does NOT have is many peoples respect, she does not struggle to put food on the table while her husband is in Afghanistan (like mine is), she doesn't get up in the middle of the night to hold her children when they miss their Daddy like I do..and again, the list goes on.

What my family lacks in money, we make up for in love and while my bank account isn't full, my heart is. Someday (though unlikely), Kate will wish she had that too.

Thanks Holly. I appreciate your nice words. Z

Last Question Kate:

I am sure Kate you are tired of hearing from me. I frankly am tired of hearing from me.

Please please tell me your side of this. You have an unusual family. Whether you and Jon stayed married, reunite, divorce, spit on one another, whatever you both will always be the Gosselin 8 parents. What would be so wrong about meeting at your attorney's office Jon and you spend 15 minutes in an office, without attorney's and egos present, and have a conversation. Jon and Mark Heller via videotape on Myfoxphiidelphia say you will not do that. Long after the show leaves, the lawyers, well let us just say at the end of the day, you two will have to talk. It won't be easy, it won't be in front of camera's, it will not cost you a dime to just talk.
IS IT AGAINST THE TLC CONTRACT? DO THEY OWN THAT MUCH OF YOU TWO?

The end.

I am not tired of hearing from you, Irene. Thanks. Z

Reply to KLee

You say: " but, rather those who are using this forum to chop up and dice any chance for a balanced Q&A",

Do you REALLY think Ms Kate hasn't already filmed the Q&A? Why would our legitimate questions being posted on a blog hamper the "balance" of her appearance?

This woman can't give a live appearance without "ummms" and long pauses, because she is like a trained monkey. There is no way that TLC would let her have a true "no hold barred" questioning period without a TLC publicist at her side (or ear?).

I think I figured out why Kate has such pauses in her answers in interviews. She is probably wearing an earpiece and listening to TLC giving the answers.

KLee.. please give me 2 good attributes about Kate Gosselin.

Hi MarieE, Thanks for the retort. And balance in a Q & A matters not at all compared to truth. All you need are focused and informed questions like the one presented by commenters here -- and honest answers from Kate. We'll see tonight if we get the second half of that equation. Z

Question for Kate (or / and Jon).

Will both or either of you attend Parent/Teacher conference at school in Nov?

Kate...

Its been reported (Jon's attorney this morning) that the same day you cried about having only $1000, you spent $170 on a meal.

Is that true?

Wow. maybe she found some change in her purse under the bills she couldn't pay. Z

Hi Z,
Happy birthday. It's my older brothers birthday, too. I think we all should sing happy birthday to you. When do you want us to start singing?

As for Kate...here goes...
Kate have you ever been alone with the sextuplets? No nannies or helper....just you and them?

Why did you not show up for court today? Do you think the womens conference is more important than court?

Do you read the newspaper or watch the news? Do you know who is Vice President?

Is your bff Jamie also your trainer? Did Jamie give you your necklace? Does Jamie share you bedroom? Is that why you do not allow the kids in your bedroom?

We saw Aunt Jodi watch all or most of your children many times...how come we never saw you watch her children?

Is it true that the dog poop not being picked up in the back yard is the real reason why you are always in the driveway or the front yard?

Why did you agree to get the dogs if your marriage was in trouble?

Is it true that you live your life like the Survivor reality series? And if so, is it true that the twins will be the next people voted out of your life?

Why do you go by the name Kate instead of your given name Katie?

Didn't your Mother teach you that less is more? Specifically, did she teach you that you either wear a low cut top or short skirt, but, not both together?

Finally, BettyJo...is that you Kate?

Hi Diane, thanks. I hope your brother has a nice day, too. And the vide president is Sarah Palin, right? Ha. Z

Kate..

Please name at least 3 classmates of each of your children.

Kate..

You stated that the dogs would eventually be coming back to your house.

Jon said that he doubts they will be returning, since you got rid of all the dog bowls and supplies.

Which statement is true?

Ouch. You're on a roll. Z

Irene......Hey Avis. I will take People magazine you keep an eye on Radar....too funny we posted about Kevin & Jodi within 7 minutes of eachother

Sounds like a plan to me!! But Radar...Yuk...did you ever read some of their blogs? Sounds like 15 yr olds. However, never would allow my kids to use such language!!

Happy Birthday Z....what a way to spend your birthday, watching Kate.

Yes, but seriously, I am also with all my good online friends at this blog. I mean that. Thanks. Z

tsk, tsk KLee, I think you might want some of what Kate has. Anyone desperate enough to put that much information out there just to make friends with a fame monger appears extremely jealous.

Kate,

Your old house in Elizabethtown, PA is still empty and up for sale for under $300,000. Why did you purchase a Rockville, MD condo for around $700,000 over the summer—only 40 feet from bodyguard Steve Neild’s office—when you could have simply moved back into the old house?

Why don’t you want to live close to your eight kids? And if you're really strapped for cash, as you have claimed, how did you come up with the money for the condo?

How much do you pay for gas getting to Berks County, PA, where your kids live, from your new home in Rockville, MD?

Why are you such a fraud? After failing Jon in the marriage, do you now plan to fail the kids too?

Z, I'm wondering as well how the judge feels about the arbitrator saying Kate does not have to account for $30,000. Didn't the judge say he'd hold them in contempt if they didn't comply? And as I've mentioned, I don't understand that 5%. $30,000 is five percent of $600,000.

(Happy birthday, Z.)

Hi Aly, Thanks for the birthday wishes. And I just posted a response to another comment in which I said the same thing you did about wondering how the judge felt. And why didn't Kate's lawyer tell the judge that an arbitrator allegedly said she didn't have to account for cuh funds. And how does she get thaat kind of a deal? Anyway, we are on the same page on this one. Thanks. Z

why are people submitting ???'s?
From the promos shown last week, she did tonight's episode last week.
supposedly she is in CA busy being an *author* (choke)
hey, for kate's sake, maybe jon's last hurrah on the show could be that he learns how to 'breathe'.
now on to the kate tour!
go jon ! thank goodness those kids have at least one parent that loves them for what they are------KIDS

It is our attempt to bring some "reality" to the phony Q & A that so-called reality show will serve up tonight. Thanks. Z

That is a really nice post Heather. I want you to know that you and your family get the blogger of the day vote from me. We appreciate your family's sacrifice and the many many military in your same shoes.

You are invited to our club here on Z's blog anytime.

Sherry T I saw that little wise crack....watch out they know we are friends now...ha!'

Man, I haven't seen Avis yet today. He must be hunting the necklace down.

Aly, Suzi J, marieE and all we are in the final 8 hours....

I meant Holly for blogger of the day....;-)

Z, Happy Birthday! Sorry that you are spending it watching Kate tonight, but you 'll probably being getting some laughs in watching her "act". If I could ask her a question it would be...Did you ever turn down any of the "love offerings" from you church engagements? Knowing that you no longer were financially strapped, how could you take those peoples money? Also, if you were not in the Gosselin Family, would you be a fan of the show, or this type of show?

Hi Cathy, Thanks. And like I said, the good news is I am spending time with all the great blog friends and colleagues who comment here. Z

If Jon had to return 'all the money' (which was part of HIS salary), then what do you and TLC expect him to pay his bills with??
seems like tlc and kate want to bring him to his knees. why does kate get access to ALL the money and he gets none?

I have to admit I do not know the answer to that question. Kate's lawyer called me last, I will try to reach Jon's attorney to ask him. Z

I did a little math and the lawyer said there was as much as 290,000 in the account and if Jon took 230,000 that would leave 60,000 and 5% of $60,000 is $3,000. Maybe someone transposed a zero and instead of 30,000 it is $3,000. Still the numbers make no sense.

Good luck to the judge.

You are right: they make no sense. Z

Hey Avis just blogged about you. Glad you showed up!

Ok marieE now I am jealous of Kate. Pizza tonight for my whole family will not cost $170. Heck I could order Z pizza for his birthday for less than that.

Lordie bee...mark your calendar you Kate interns. One of us finally used the "jealous" word~~~

By guys I have to get something done today. Catch ya' tonight around 10pm.

Yes, it may take aa while for me to put the exploding pieces of my head together so I can start writing. ha. Z

Donnie and Irene,

Yes, counting down to this Q&A session with Kate. And, yes they know we are friends now so if you are on the interns enemies list I had better watch out too!! Possibly Z too! Yikes...

Irene,

Did you get everything done? I made a big dent in my work.

Sherry, I am too many lists to count. Makes life interesting. Ha. Z

For what it's worth, my thoughts on the $33,000...

The whole purpose of arbitration is to negotiate and compromise in order to reach a settlement and avoid a trial...so, I would bet the proverbial farm that Kate did not want to/could not account for $33,000 of the missing $55,000, so she has agreed to do something in return for letting this issue slide.

Which is all well and good, BUT we know that if Kate actually used that money in any type of remotely legitimate fashion she would have proudly submitted an accounting with copies to the Today show and Radar Online. Of course, that also means Kate went on television claiming to be broke and on the verge of not being able to feed her children when she knew she had made $33,000 of cash withdrawals in a 2-3 month time frame. Beyond shameless, in my opinion.

Sherry T. - When the lawyer says the $33,000 is less than 5% of the total amount at issue, I think she is saying that their net worth that they are in the midst of splitting up is around $630,000. Sounds okay until you think of how much money they've spent in the last several years even with TLC covering so many expenses and various sponsors providing food, clothing, etc... Also, if the lawyer is doing her asset value correctly, this number include sthe equity in the two houses they own (and do they actually own a place in Utah or is that a rumor?). Since the E-town house hasn't sold after a year and they bought the new house before the market tanked (meaning it might not be worth now what they paid for it), this home equity amount might be inflated.

Hi Suzy, Thanks. You brought more clarity than I had. But i think the lawyers are still spinning figures . Z

Happy Birthday Z!

Kate - Other than having a ... - what would you say you've successfully accomplished in life - on your own merits?

Hi tb98: Thanks for the birthday wish. And now, you are going to be unhappy with me because I had to deit something that messes up the celevrness of your question. But I checked with the authorities, and was told to edit. Sorry. Z

Z,

Right, right!! We all are on too many lists too count. But, I'll bet Jon and Kate have the biggest list. haha Possibly Kate's will be longer after tonight too!

Well I have to run and pick-up kids. See you for the count down.

A vote for Holly, BOTD.

Kate -

Though undoubtedly talented, Michael Jackson is largely considered to be a man with dark personal demons. Yet, even when faced with foreclosure of his beloved Neverland Ranch and financial ruin, Michael Jackson continued to guard his children's (whom we now know aren't his biological children) privacy and, instead of turning to a family reality TV show or selling pictures and stories about his children, instead launched a comeback tour which included a grueling work schedule.

So, Kate, how does it feel to have worse parental instincts than Michael Jackson?

I'm sorry Z - I realize my earlier comment might insult clown-lovers everywhere *GRIN*

That is absolutely hilarious. Thanks. Funniest thing all day. I wish I could share the setup. Ha. Z

Kate - do the words "Birkenstocks" and "plaid" and "flannel" make you tingle?
:-)

SherryT, thanks for doing the math. At this point all we have to rely on is one report from People Mag. that everyone else is quoting and something doesn't make sense at all.

It would be great if Z could talk to Jon's lawyer. We'll just have to wait and see. Go, Z!

Irene and all the good bloggers here, I'll be working tonight and will have to rely on your good reporting to find out how the Q&A session went (as if we didn't know!) I look forward to all the comments here, however. They'll be much more enjoyable than whatever Kate comes up with.

Poor Kate...The homely housewife of prior years. She didn't care about her appearance before all of the fame & divorce. Now, she dresses nicely, has her (famous hairdo that she says everyone wants)...Not....
Since her makeover, I can't remember the last time she wore a top that was not flattering when she bent over. What happened to that nice housewife who seemed to have some modesty. She is a bossy, bossy woman. My husband would have left me a long time ago if I treated him like that.
I feel sorry for the children. She just doesn't care how all that's going on now will affect her children in the future. As long as she is in the limelight and that money keeps rolling in...

Sara

Suzi J. and Z,

Thanks, I think you are right. These numbers are making my head spin. I'll just stick to figuring out medicine dosages that I remember from pharmacology class, those are very much more straightforward. I'll leave the crazy numbers for the accountants and the judges.

Maybe Kate will address the amounts tonight, but I won't hold my breath. haha

Kate,

I’m not very good with numbers, so I respectfully ask you to calculate the following….

How many pounds of organic meat and produce does it take to make up for the lack of grandparents and loving aunts and uncles in a child’s life?

How many free trips does it take to eliminate the need of a father’s continual presence in the life of a child?

How many acres does it take to dry a child’s tears after his parents give away his beloved pets?

How much designer clothing does a kid need to make up for a mother’s continual absence in his life?

When a child cries out in the night for a mother who isn’t there, how big does his house need to be to console him?

How much is a child’s future worth, calculated against tabloid exposure and childhood “fame’?

How much money will it take to undo the damage to eight children done by greedy, self-serving parents and an opportunistic TV network inflicted when they were too young to have a legal voice?

Thanks, Kate, for your help with this. If you were closer by, I would throw palm fronds out in front of you and shout “Hosanna,” but it would be a long throw from my small town in Virginia.

Kate: How does it feel to sell out your kids for 30 pieces of silver??

Happy Birthday Z!!! Sorry you have to endure tonight's lyin-fest --at least you will always remember this bday!!!

Z - It seems pretty clear these lawyers are using some pretty fuzzy math (except, I would imagine, when it comes to their own bills...).

I'll bet you are right. Z

I would ask these 10 questions.

1. How often did you pray as a family prior to the filing of divorce?

2. How often did you study scriptures as a family prior to the filing of divorce?

3. In one episode of a past season, you were readying for church, How often as a family did you attend church in the year prior to the filing of divorce?

4. Over the past year prior to the filing did you or Jon either seek out the counsel of a religious leader or a secular marriage counselor?

5. How often in the last year have you been present in the home?

6. How often was Jon present in the home in the past year?

7. When you were not with the children over the past year, in whom's care were they?

8. When Jon was not present in the home, in whom's care were the children?

9. How is your dealings with your parents?

10. How is your dealings with your sibling(s)?

@Suzi J.---I wondered the same thing about the 1st question too! After I heard how quickly they went into the direction of taking fertility treatments to convince the twins, the first question that popped up was whether they were already trying BEFORE they got married. Or did they tell a doctor fibs to fast track the fertility treatments? They were together for 2 years and I think that was awfully quick to be diagnosed with PCOS and she doesn’t show the signs for it. So why take extreme measures to get pregnant if it’s the case that she has a very mild case of PCOS. I hope there are viewers who can recall the episode that aired last year; I believe it was during the summer that they discussed this. Kate was crying halfway through and Jon didn’t even make an effort to comfort her. He didn’t lay his hand anywhere on her. It was like as if he didn’t want to touch her. He was starting straight at the interviewer with this look, like a somber/slightly anger look. I always knew that he didn’t want any more children and she somehow pushed it onto him. That was another sign for me that someone isn’t telling the truth or it was realized they made a mistake with the decision to have more children. And why two different type of fertility treatments and why during a financially different period in their lives? Did Kate think having more children would buy her happiness and security?

I do have some questions that I wish Kate would answer that I will submit in another post shortly…

Hello Kate,
My name is Sameel Mendyohola and I am PhD/MD specializing in detox treatment for Fame addicts, please call me to make an appointment.

I will review your problems and custom prescribe special treatment designed specifically for you. I already have the cast of The Hills signed for the next 3 months because they are losing viewers like you. In fact I have meeting with TO tomorrow because he's stinking it up in Buffalo and he can't figure out why.

Suzi J, thanks for your post. It makes sense to me. If the $30,000 represents 5% of their total assets, YIKES! That's $300,000 each and that will probably go to the attorneys since this obviously is going to go on forever.

Just want to say that the bloggers on here make me proud to be an American woman. You are all intelligent, warm-hearted and humorous. Kate could most certainly learn some lessons from you.

Yes, yes. Amen, amen. Z

Kate,
How does it feel to have Kevin and Jodie at the house with Jon and the kids??

You said in the beginning you did this show for making memories....now you say you did it for the money. Which one was it?

You take the kids to the marker factory, yet they can't use markers due to your laundry fetish. Why are your laundry stain removal issues more important than a child's smile?

Why did you go on tv and sob (she doesn't 'cry') about being broke and unable to pay bills, and then a few hours later drop $170 for lunch??

Z, have enjoyed your blog today...is raining in Texas, so guess this was a day well spent! Happy Birthday!!

Now, I am off to get the kids...and I don't even have a nanny...ahem...I mean a 'helper'. (don't have a 'nap buddy' either).
:p

Thanks, I lived in Dallas in the 1980s -- wrote a TV column for the Dallas Times Herald before coming to Baltimore in 1989. Z

Aly,

You are welcome for the math. Suzi J. had a good idea on the finances also. Sorry you have to work tonight.. I know what nights are like. We will keep you posted, check back as soon as you can.

Good luck tonight. :)

Irene,
I got all my pent up anger at Kate out Sat and Sun. I am spent

Actually working at my computer and trying to get stuff done for my business I said I would complete ages ago. Can't do because of blogging but blogging is so much more fun.LOL

So Irene are you watching tonight? I have mixed feelings. What if my cable company counts everything I watch. I don't want to add to her #s. I say that because I am in this contest wilth a low #. LOL Do you think the whole thing will be on UTube? Hopefully it will be on opposite House and then I won't want to watch the Queen. If you Tivo it, will that count in her #s???? Too much for me to contemplate.

Happy Birthday, Z!! You are the only journalist to get this Gosselin mess right. Your column is the best! Enjoy the bloggers, too.

Hi Karen, Thanks for the kind words. Z

Happy Birthday Wishes Z!

The fantasies, and fiction being flung around by all sides is hard to believe.

Even more amazing, people believe their fabrications.

Big Thanks to all the bloggers here, and z, for setting things straight. If they ever did issue authentic, truthful answers... it could be very interesting. (and could quit possibly save this sinking ship) Hey, according to Kate it is the "realist reality show" after all. (at least that is what she keeps telling us.) ;-)

Yes, and she is a high-road-taker. Thanks, Wiki editor, especially for your shoutout to the bloggers here. Z

Thank you all for the kind comments & votes for BOTD, they really warm my heart.

In all honesty though, every single day, we ALL win BOTD because we are able to have intelligent, thought provoking discussions about the Gosselin nonsense without resorting to name calling. There really aren't many (if any) places like this on the internet & I really wish I had found Z's blog sooner because I would have saved a lot of energy instead of trying to win a losing battle on other sites.

Sure, most of us here don't blow sunshine up Kates posterior'ish posterior but in general, each of us comes up with very intelligent comments & questions...with just the right spark of snark :) I wouldn't call myself a fan of Jon Gosselin, I certainly don't agree with all the moves he makes, however, I do think he is more honest than Kate, he has and does admit his mistakes & I really feel like he's the underdog because Kate has a huge powerhouse in TLC on her side, covering up for her, financing her lawyers, etc; all while Jon gets thrown to the wolves.

If Kate ever shows a sign of humbleness & is ever truthful then maybe I could feel for her too; but I think it has been proven time & time again that those qualities just aren't a part of who Kate has become.

We win every day, each & every one of us because we see through the mirage that TLC & Kate try to cast upon us and we're SMART enough to discuss it without throwing rocks at one another.

Hi Holly, Thanks so much. You are just the kind of blogger that makes this a community. And I am so happy that you are here. Now if we can just survive tonight's spin-a-thon and lie-o-rama. Z

I have one more question for Kate and then I will just sit back and wait for her responses to all the great questions here on this blog.

Kate: On the trip to Disney Land when the little kids were eating ice cream and one of the little girls got it all over her and you said "That's it she is ruined" don't you think you might consider some treatment for OCD? Just the look on the little kids tear stained faces as they waited and screamed for one of the helpers to feed them some ice cream from a spoon. Let them enjoy an ice cream cone and take them to the bathroom and wash them up clothes and kids will dry. That had to be one of the worst moments.

See everyone tonight after Z's post.

I just have so many questions I would love to see how Kate is capable of answering truthfully. I guess one of the number 1 questions people want answered is the request for love offerings, high price of tickets and the $20, cash only, for an autographed picture, which by the way I think is just creepy due to the fact that there are underage children in that photograph. Why did she ask for love offerings when she was already financially well-off and was paid a fee by the church for the speaking engagement itself? That would be fraud she committed. How does she inspire others with her repeated and rehearsed speech? I don’t think no one but the balloon boy’s father was inspired by her to go on TV to try land a deal. What a dimwit.
The other question is the picture book she went on tour for: what the heck was that? She said it was a scrapbook for her children. So why did she make profits off it? If it was truly intended to be a scrapbook, then MAKE ONE AND KEEP IT PRIVATE! DO NOT SELL IT FOR PORFIT! And stop publishing pictures of your naked children—the one with Hannah’s pants and underwear down around her ankles is so uncalled for.

What’s with all the high-maintance things you do to yourself? Are you trying to re-create yourself so you can be the next Angeline Jolie? You’re a joke and the biggest laughingstock I know!

Irene made me keep tabs on Radar..........Is everyone sitting????

I guess this is what will be said tonight.

Kate Gosselin "I don't want to be alone- the aloneness is so alone."

A true talk show host in the making!!

Aiyiiiiyiiiiiyiiiii. Now I know my head is going to explode before the first commercial break. Z

Hi z, I submitted this last night but I didn't see it approved. No big deal but I wondered if there was a problem with what I said. Thanks! btw, Happy Birthday!

Kate,
You made a choice...fame & money
Jon made a choice...the children
Jon might have been kicked off the show, but do you really think you won?

When the phone stops ringing, the tabloids stop writing, and the talk shows turn you away, what will you do if McDonald's isn't hiring?

I think possibly you're missing the mommy gene. The one that allows love and compassion to come naturally. If you own up to that, would you ever consider giving Jon custody?

Jon has a new girlfriend and he says he loves her as much, if not more than he loved you. Since you pretty much tossed Jon aside, are you happy he's found happiness with Hailey?

And finally, last year out of the blue you told Jon you didn't know why you ever married him. Now that you've thrown him under the bus and run over him several times, do you think he's asking himself why he ever married you?

Hi, I do not know what happened. If you have a time, I can probably try to find it. But there was nothing wrong with it. Anyway, it is up now. Thanks. Z

I have another question for Kate: Why won't you please please go away? It so funny how Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are with their children as much as possible and they are very busy with their careers. Kate is always gone, whether it be on some show, book signing, conference, she is not home and they are left with nannies. We've all seen the tabloids and what I have seen so far is Kate on her phone, Kate being interviewed, Kate in her car crying, Kate acting like a fool in front of the camera for Jay Leno. Anyone remember that? She is a pretty good actress! She is so good that she is fooling those ignorant people who support her. I hear that she is doing what it takes to support her family. What crap! She has all the ignorant people believing that she's doing it alone. Ha! Yeah she's doing what it takes alright. She 's giving her childrens lives to the public and the pedophiles. She's doing it with a nice expensive home, car, clothes, nails, hair, vacations, dining, and the list goes on and on and all those fools who support are actually paying for it! What a joke. I once knew some people (boy and girl) who were constantly being watched by a nanny. They had hardly any friends and were made fun of. The boy would hurt animals and the girl had sexual problems. They were starving for attention and still have problems. How sad Kate! You really are a monster! Kate doesn't care though because she's cashing in at the Women's convention in Long Beach because Maria Shriver's daughters just loved her show!

HELLLOOOO!!!!All you out in bloggerland. It is already starting. I cannot remember if me or Avis was supposed to check Radaronline. TLC who must support tabloids, (another reason to like the channel Eileen....ha!)has a sneak peak 3 minutes. I did not dare click on it to see....but the teaser...Ohhhh it will be a bad one guys. If you work for a doctor I suggest some Phenergan for nausea you will experience.

I planned to go out for pizza. I went to go online and check the bank. Low and behold I think Jon Gosselin has stolen from my account to pay Kate back. Sherry T, marieE, Aly, Suzi J help a friend here. I need a lawyer!
So anyway, when we are in this kind of pickle we go to Sam's and buy pizza's & bring them home. Most of my kids are teenagers right now so getting everyone on same page is a struggle. They can eat as they show up home.

I think I will watch anything...even SCIFI... Oreilly, Larry King, House, whatever.

Everyone the comments have to be the best on the blogoshere. I had to work this weekend. One doctor finally came up to see what I was all in stitches about. He got the website address to Z on TV for his wife. A Jon & Kate nut like the rest of us. We actually got in a conversation about it and I cannot repeat what he had to say about Kate it was not G-rated let's say.

Oh Avis, that quote is almost too much!!!! If that's what a "gift of gab" is looking like these days, we're all in trouble...

z,
I have not watched this show since July and only see bit on UTube or on odd days and times when ratings don't count.

I wouldn't watch tonight but so caught up with this dang blog.
So asking you if I watch tonight with my cable provider, will that add to her ratings? I am not one of the Nelsen people.

Also, thank you for the other....Hate to see anyone hurt.

Irene -

I wish I could help, but I'm just a tax lawyer. I have to say, your situation is EXACTLY what makes Kate (and her supporters) so offensive to me. Everytime I hear Kate referred to as a "supermom" or hear Kate doing her "poor me" act I think "does she really not know how many mothers in this country do far more for less money with a better attitude?"

I do love Sam's pizza! :)

Hi Suzi, I thought you were pretty impressive with the legal and financial terms. Z

Irene

Hellooooooo you gave me assignment and I did it!!!!

Go ck out my post at 4:56 PM but only after you have had a drink or two!!

Or three....Z

Are we going to play the Kate Gosselin Drinking Game?

You take a shot anytime you hear:

(1) Ummmmmm.....
(2) It's For The Children....
(3) I'm Taking The High-Road
(4) I Will Not Lay Down & Die..
(5) I Have to Support My Children
(6) The P-People
(7) I'm A Single Mother....
(8) We Can Never Go Back....
(9) My kids are well-adjusted..

Of course - we'll need several "designated viewers" to report back.... ;-)

Please add any "Kate-isms" I've missed!

A drinking game would have been genius. But I fear TLC could have used it against us -- proof postive that we are not high-road-takers like Kate. Z

Yes Suzi J the "gift of gab".

In VF she went into the makeup room and made the ladies of The View comfortabe that she was not going to take over. What planet does she live on?

First.. Happy Birthday to Z!

I hope your birthday is better than little Gosselin boy (can't remember which one) who decorated his birthday cupcake with his siblings and then watched in tears as they ate theirs, but he was denied his! All because he didn't clean his plate.

Ok, rules are rules, but don't all parents know when rules can be bent?

To Irene: Sorry that your bank account won't afford you the pizza outing, but, I can't be giving money to everyone who can't afford pizza. But, I COULD send you a picture of myself, you might be able to sell it for $20.

To Holly.. Somehow I doubt any similarity of the comforting of your children when they say they miss their daddy to Kate's handling of the same childhood fears. I cringe to think what she says to them. "Yeah, you miss him? then you are dumb, he doesn't miss you or he wouldn't have taken our money".

Holly, I wish your husband safety and thank you for the sacrifices you are making at home.

MarieE! That's such a sad birthday story. Yikes. And on a very serious note, all of us say thanks to Holly and her husband. Z

Yes, yes a drinking game!!!

I'm off to the store. I only have 3 bottles of Merlo here and that won't be nearly enough.....My children would be so proud of me if they only knew!

See how watching Kate makes us all better people. Z

Well, I'm definitely not going to watch the show. But I just wanted to ask Kate one last question.

I just got through looking at pictures of the kids on another site. They were outside playing and it looked like they were having a ball. Just playing with each other, jumping around, laughing, chasing each other. All unscripted. I look at that and wonder Kate, could you please just let your kids be kids and if you choose a career in the spotlight, let the spotlight just be on you?

Are you afraid that you'll fail without the children?

"A drinking game would have been genius. But I fear TLC could have used it against us " Z

....but just THINK of all the additional product placement and revenue $$$'s TLC could get - even a special "TLC - The Liquor Channel - Gosselin Marathon" !!! ;-)

You are right. Given TLC's capacity for turning a buck, they could sell us as an audience to advertisers who market booze. We would be a "highly coveted audience," as they say in TV sales circles. But, sad to say, since I have to write after the show, I will not be able to down a shot each time Kate says she will not lay down and die. Not only woulkd I not be able to write if I did that, I would die of alcohol poisoning by the second commercial break.Z

Ok back from the store..

tb98 add

I'm a contract honorer (is that really a word?)

You are going to hate yourself in the moening if you take a swig each time she says that. Z

Ok.. THANKS for posting that RadarOnline site info. And I do NOT mean THANKS! hahah.

So, I made myself watch it through squinted eyes. Here, my friends, are a few samplings of what we have in store for us:

Not in exact words, but close enough..

"there are many horrible stories about me out there and of course it hurts. People don't want to know me or be friends, or they will get written badly about too"

""oh that.. (Halloween wig). They don't dare call it the "KATE WIG", or they would have to give me proceeds. So, there is no mention of my name anywhere. But, I did buy one, just to have"

""my career tv thing (her Exact words), I have found my niche"

"its disgusting that companies (referring to tabloids, etc) make a living out of false stories about me/us."

Yeah, Kate, that IS disgusting, ummm, what about the money YOU made from false representation of your "loving" family? What about the false statements (dare I say lies?) you are STILL spewing?

And, all this while sitting demurely in softly lit room, in a printed blouse holding sheets of "questions".

EEEEEEEEEEK! Z.. your head will be like Humpty Dumpty tonight!

Aaarrrrgggghhhh! I thought you were kidding, Avis, with that "Alone" quote so I went over to ROL and there it is!! Is the world full of morons? Would a Kate supporter put that up as a headline? Would TLC give that quote out to anyone? Will anyone ever want to be associated with her again? Is any of this even happening?

And to think that she's at a book signing today signing a book she "wrote." With such a limited vocabulary? How ironic.

Boy, I wish I didn't have to work tonight. I'd have poured my first glass of wine for the evening after reading that quote.

P.S. I think I'm going back to what I was pondering over the weekend. Is TLC trying to make her look like an idiot? Because that quote did it for sure (not that many of us ever had any doubts).

Bon Anniversaire!

Z., I thought I'd wish you all-the-best on your SPECIAL day in French-Canadian. HA!

Care for a side of pommes frits (French-fries....... Oops.....Freedom fries? HA!

This morning while flipping channels to get to CNBC's "Money Matters" financial market report, I ironically stumbled on TLC, who were airing a mini-documentary/ overview of the four-year Gosselin saga, starting from its very inception. I only watched the stuff pre and post the 'big-birth', capturing some of the earliest child-rearing trials-and-tribulations facing Jon and Kate, as they tried to cope w/ their most unique, life-changing circumstance.

I must confess, I really had almost immediate warm and empathetic feelings for this, now almost universally maligned, personable young couple, and found them fairly bright, pragmatic, caring and bound-and-determined to make this whole bizarre thing work out for the best. You can see, even very early on, that Kate's domineering, list-making, hyper-controlling style would clash w/ husband Jon's more carefree, casual, kind of it'll-get-done-when-it-gets-done approach to child-rearing.

Yet despite their divergent personalities, and unique characters they initially appeared to genuinely love each other, and were a committed team willing to share their onerous 'burden' and joy, equally.

Basically, at first blush, I found these super-challenged Gosselin folk almost endearing, and somewhat likable (am I delusional?) and during that first season on TLC they seemed to really have their demanding sextet of constantly-demanding infants and their two older, adorable daughters' best interest, and well-beings in mind, most of the time.

NOW, I can appreciate why so many of my fellow bloggers were faithfully glued for so long to this 'reality' series, and for them, how very disappointing it is to see this once seemingly together-couple devolve into the the self-centered, spotlight-seeking, squabbling hedonists that they have become, today.

Z., w/ three more seasons of Gosselin 'replay' to go, I opted to switch over to catch today's DOW (minor) point's plunge, while things still looked pretty rosy for the Jon & Kate+8 crew. (That 'honeymoon period', as we all know was short-lived.)

Z., thanks for being our 'sacrificial lamb', and watching tonight's Kate "special' for all us party-pooping, non-viewers.(And you ALL know who you are. HA!)

And MANY thanks for making this blog one of the very finest in the vast blogosphere. You always keep it both real, engaging and civil. Hope you are doing something very special for your B-day. You deserve it.

ALEX

P.S.:

You still haven't divulged who that beaming guy is w/ Neil Simon in that B&W pic for "The Show of Shows"? Inquiring, feeble minds want to know?

More on Kate's interview from ROL:

And when asked where she sees herself and the kids in ten years time, Kate confesses that she doesn't "project anymore", but that if she had her
choice, "Myself and my kids in 10 years will be happy, healthy - I would love my TV career to be successful. I would love to not be alone, but nobody
is going to buy into my mess."

I wish she'd drop the "myself." That is so annoying. Can't she say "The kids and I?" Oh, wait, then she'd be putting the kids first, and SHE has to come first. How Freudian of her! That's freaky and sooo telling.

Yes, telling. Now I have to walk dogs before 9 p.m....Then big pot of caffeine and wait for my head to explode...Z

Ok.. my LAST question to Ms Kate...

If a bus carrying 8 children is travelling at 20 mph and goes 25 miles and each child is holding 14 cheerios and one sippy cup, but one gives 1/2 cheerio to his sibling every time a P Person is spotted......how many cheerios are left at the end of the trip?

My teenager Jamie (17) is looking at me like I am crazy. This is too funny!

I will have to settle for kool aid cuz I have to get some work done tomorrow.

Avis thanks for being on the ball that's what us controlling mom's like. Maybe you could offer your services to Kate? She is in need of someone to boss around.

And, Suzi J tax law will be fine. I am sure your license crosses over. Look at Mark Heller!

Saying of the day, Mark Heller, attorney for Jon (who cant represent him in court) "the old lady who lived in a shoe" to describe our one and only Kate......LOL....

Z please don't post anything that will get you called in the office tomorrow morning. We are out of control right now~ we will call it POST TRAUMATIC GOSSELIN SYNDROME~~~PTGS!!!!!

Irene, I wish I could help you out with those pizzas, but I spent my last $300 at the tanning salon and the spa. I think, since society creates these things, they should pay me if I go, don't you? I mean, I have "myself" and dogs to feed.

Wow, that "Alone" quote got me fuming. Can you tell? I wanna smack her.

This is to funny.I have been reading all the comments.I for one really like the ideal of a drinking game.I got my bottle ready.But after raeding Avis maybe I'kll need mor than one .Avis your my hero.Irene will be pissed in the morning when she can't get me up for work.But I will just take the high road and blame it Jon.

So Kate what is the real story about your bodygaurd,

Z...east coast only gets it a 9:00???
We are so Kate friendly here, we could see this at 6 and at 9.....oh dear what ever should I do?

Kate: Whatever happened to the dogs? You should have never gotten 2 BIG dogs, maybe ONE little dog would have been good, but the hugs dogs and scary dogs that you got was unreal. Also, can't understand why you have no friends and why you gave up your church. Don't you know that it is important for kids to be raised in a church setting? Why did you give up church, and please don't say it's because you are famous...doesn't cut it.

Irene - DON'T DRINK THE KOOL-AID!! Well, as long as it's not the organic brand I guess it's ok, but we really don't want to lose one of our own...

:)

NOTE:

On Julie's (Aunt Jodi's sister) blog, "Truth Breeds Hatred," there is a short entry for today. It reads:

Watch the Early Show on CBS tomorrow (meaning Tuesday, October 27).

Curious, curious. Wonder who will be talking. Aunt Jodi and Uncle Kevin were with Jon and the kids this weekend at the Gosselins' PA home.

Donnie, but what fun we will have!
I am sure your boss will undestand.

Here is a picture of Kate's new book....enjoy

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2116/asdyb.jpg

30 minutes and counting.

Alex M & Avis just go ahead and watch. It can't help or hurt her ratings. From what I fear she is going to make a fool out of herself.

She sucked on too many organic lollipops and drank too much of the kool aid I guess.

Sherry T...what is it going to be like after this is over. We need to make a time capsule for 5 years from now. And then compare notes....

"how many cheerios are left at the end of the trip?"

OH!!! I KNOW I KNOW!!!!

mareiE - ALL are left - because you know Kate confiscated all the cheerios and gave them to Hannah....
;-)

Okay - let's get our "sippy cups" ready for the Kate Gosselin Drinking Game!!!

This isn't a question, but just a random thought that's been gnawing at me...

Early on in my career, I noticed that typically when a client's family had a rivalry at one level, you could almost always find similar rivalries and estrangements thoughout the family. Often clients were surprised and upset when their own children cut themselves off from relatives and claimed not to see it coming. Not growing up in a wealthy family myself, at first I assumed that this must be a common denominator in monied families. Later, however, I started doing more volunteer work and noticed the trend seemed to follow at all economic levels. So, I've since theorized that this type of intra-familial strife is actually a learned behavior; i.e., children learn from an early age that the appropriate way to handle disagreements with relatives is to cut them off completely and then urge other family members to take sides.

Sooooo... given Kate's estrangement from her entire family and Jon's entire family coupled with her less-than-stellar mothering skills, is there any chance that some or all of these children won't someday cut her from their lives?? Will she be surprised when this happens???

Aly- And to think that she's at a book signing today signing a book she "wrote." With such a limited vocabulary? How ironic.
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I believe it's a picture book with bible verses. At least that's what I heard.

Avis - That book cover!!!! You are killing me - did you do that???

Dear Saint Kate:

When did you realize that you married a good for nothing, liar, drunk, cheat?

How did you put up with him for 10 years?

Thanks Avis,

For the look at the book. "This is my life, they are just in it". How much more narcissistic can it get?

Yes, Irene a time capsule would be a great idea. All of the bloggers can add something. Maybe some of those organic lolli pops.

Avis,

I cookedit -great one

You got me too!! You win....

Are you good this morning???

Sherry T so much for working. I did one hour of work now a break.

You are on a roll this morning Sherry T.

Avis & others please join us on the other good blogs Z does and his weekly radio show is on this blog too!

I would ask Kate "why are you not in therapy?" It is so obvious that she has the emotional intelligence of a gnat and some deep-seated control issues. She cannot maintain any mature relationship and her own family is distant. I would also ask "if you are such a devoted mother, why did you reject counseling as an attempt to save your marriage?" I would also ask "we can all see you for who you really are so why do you persist in trying to be soemthing you are not?" Kate said that she maintains her appearance as an example for her children, yet she is unaware that her shallowness is what they will pick up. If you want great kids to have a great life, then be emotionally intelligent.

Hey Irene,

Yes on a roll. I'm taking a break too. I hope Avis joins in and ALEX and everyone. The weekly "Take on Television" I like to listen, keep them coming. Check out Avis book deal.

Irene share those notes you took on Kate with us, were there any reasons for us to "like her"???

I have to meet a freind - Lori for lunch, but I will be back. ha

Thank you Sherry T for reminding me...Avis's book deal is a best seller preordered and he is definately Blogger of the nightshift for last night!

Oh ya'll it is a crazy blog but it's OUR blog.

Good lord people,
I would have to set my alarm to get on this blog so early. It is only 10
AM here.

I just wrote on the.... Kate Gosselin's spin-o-rama: Too much to bear ....z's blog. I didn't think anyone would be here. But hi.

I talked to my good friend in CA as she just got back from the Hollywood Bowl and Barry Mantalow. She never saw a J$K show. (just typed in the $ by accident but think it is appropriate) So told her about this site and she read it as we talked. She may be lurking, hi Cindy. Interesting to hear her spin by only hearing about J$K from the news and other shows, Boy did I give her an earful. And boy to I take this way too seriously. My neck veins were poping out of my head!!

Irene, what radio show and what blog?

Well must do a little work. I wish my providers would just send me their money and not expect anything in return.

Thank you Suzi J but didn't make that book cover. I think I got it from someone on GWoP site. They always are up on everything but find it too exhausting to read everything so don't go much.

Irene put me in charge of Radar. Go look at Kate's book signing video in Long Beach, CA...doesn't look like hoards of people lined up for her.

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/10/video-kate-signs-books-fans-long-beach

I think someone on GWoP was going to the Women's Conference and reporting so may have to ck that out.

She doesn't get it......When Fox hosted the Reality Awards, what ever that is, and J$K show was said, there were large boos

Avis look up on the side column of this blog. It has David's Z's information and all down the side is more stuff to click on. One says "Take on Television" Also, you can go all over the Baltimore sun site. There is good stuff all over the Baltimore Sun site. Honestly, with the way TV is going I am thinking about my days when I worked stuffing papers at our local newspaper. I am going to order a few papers around the country. Really ween myself off some of the TV stuff. TV is a fun thing, a hobby for me.

Kate is becoming increasingly vain. It disturbs me as a churchgoer. The heels in ridiculous places/circumstances, while chasing after 8 kids is just one of the examples.

You can describe Kate Gosselin with one word -- aggressive, hostile, hedonistic, impulsive, irresponsible, manipulative, and grandiose -- or you can describe her with many -- bipolar. So, naturally, I would ask her why she isn't taking her Lithium.

so many I would love to ask, why did you treat jon like crap thru your marriage,why do you continuously whine and think only of yourself even tho you pretend to care about the kids more then yourself, why dont you just get a job like other mothers and why are you such a arrogant, conceited bitch???? I do not blame jon one bit for going the way he did, any man would go crazy with a wife like you.

i am sick and tired of hearing Kate Gosslin complaining about a divorce and split her own behaviours caused. First, if you were in a movie who would pay any money to go and see it?
Second, you treated Jon like he was dirt beneath your feet? Yet, you don't like the same treatment from him.
Third, when are you going to stop whining about your lot in life? you have healthy children and lots of people don't, you have a roof over your head and you can afford to buy food. so stop your bitching and begrateful for what you have.