I read today that in an upcoming episode, Jon and Kate tell the children they are moving. I wonder if they are going to show the move, show the house or will the new episodes even be filmed in the new house. It's obvious the house they have moved to is beyond what the average family can afford. How do they explain their means to be able to afford this house? Or, do they even need to? It's obvious they have a huge fan base, do the fans care how they bought the house? I doubt it. The show is not on its way out like I would hope, no its here for a few more years as well as a few more books "written" by Kate. The fans bought the house for them and will continue to make it possible for Jon and Kate Gosselin to live like the celebrities they think they are.
Great job!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Just another comment
Kim said...
Oh, and instead of just using my comment as basically your whole post, why don't you respond to it?????? Was there ANY profanity in any of my comments??? Nope, didn't think so. Like I said, go back to school.
December 30, 2008 7:17 PM
Kim - Exactly how do you want me to respond to you? You are doing a fine job of demonstrating a typical Gosselin fan. This is the last time I will publish or post any of your nonsense. It was fun while it lasted but it's time for you to move on and create your own blog! Maybe you can title it "Get a Life". Have fun!
Oh, and instead of just using my comment as basically your whole post, why don't you respond to it?????? Was there ANY profanity in any of my comments??? Nope, didn't think so. Like I said, go back to school.
December 30, 2008 7:17 PM
Kim - Exactly how do you want me to respond to you? You are doing a fine job of demonstrating a typical Gosselin fan. This is the last time I will publish or post any of your nonsense. It was fun while it lasted but it's time for you to move on and create your own blog! Maybe you can title it "Get a Life". Have fun!
Exactly what I mean
Instead of criticizing this blog, try listing reasons why I should feel differently about Kate and Jon Gosselin? Hard to do isn't it?
Hey Kim,
It's hard to do isn't it? It's the same old story, criticize the posts, attack the posters but you can't come up with a single reason why I should change my mind!
The following was sent in from an adoring fan of Kate Gosselin:
How are 100% of the comments from fans of the show are filled with words that you will not publish??? I'm a fan, I'm K (Kim, not Kate. Please, like a mom with 8 kids has time to find and comment on negative blogs) and not one word in my comment was a swear word, was it?????? Seems like you need to go back to school and learn percentages.
Another comment from an adoring fan!
Anonymous said...
Get a life notakatelover!!!!
December 30, 2008 4:47 PM
Hey Kim,
It's hard to do isn't it? It's the same old story, criticize the posts, attack the posters but you can't come up with a single reason why I should change my mind!
The following was sent in from an adoring fan of Kate Gosselin:
How are 100% of the comments from fans of the show are filled with words that you will not publish??? I'm a fan, I'm K (Kim, not Kate. Please, like a mom with 8 kids has time to find and comment on negative blogs) and not one word in my comment was a swear word, was it?????? Seems like you need to go back to school and learn percentages.
Another comment from an adoring fan!
Anonymous said...
Get a life notakatelover!!!!
December 30, 2008 4:47 PM
Monday, December 29, 2008
More adoring fans
1. Of course you post comments only after approval. Lady, you've got serious issues. If you're going to start a blog like this at least man up enough to take your own criticism. Seems like you can dish it out, but can't take it. posted by anonymous
2. My goodness Lady, get a life. You have a whole blog set up to criticize a family???? Pathetic. It seems to me, after reading this blog for the first time, that you are Jealous. So what if this family gets to have unique and wonderful experiences??? So what if these kids get to experience things many other kids don't? Is it endangering them?? No. And they don't film all day, every day. They have certain days they film, just like any other reality show. Get a life!
posted by "k"
For your information, I publish almost each comment that comes in unless they are filled with profanity. Of the comments that I will not publish, 100% of them are from fans of the Gosselins. Not one comment has ever come from non-fans of the show with words that would make any sailor cringe. What does that say about the "fans?"
Instead of criticizing this blog, try listing reasons why I should feel differently about Kate and Jon Gosselin? Hard to do isn't it?
Here are some past comments from the past:
Comments from a Kate fan.
1. ONLY BITCHES GO TO HELL...ALL OF YOU WILL BE THERE SOMEDAY AND WONDER WHY YOU EVER DISGRACED THE GOSSELINS...SHUT THE F*CK UP!
2. I know where you live...I can see you right now...You filthy little bitch
3. If you say anything about the Gosselins, I will come out to get you.
4. go to hell
5. you stink
6. you stink, go to hell bitch!
7. You are filthy, rotten people to accuse the Gosselins of this. How dare you!
8. Some parents are in chaos after they send 1 or 2 kids to college. How do you think the Gosselins will do it when they have to send 2 kids to college at the same time, and then, 4 years later, send 6 kids to college at the same time?
9. The Gosselins are just trying to do the best they can for their kids, that's all. If they might come across in a certain way, think about how you would be if you had 8 kids.
They were published as a post so how am I not "taking" it?
2. My goodness Lady, get a life. You have a whole blog set up to criticize a family???? Pathetic. It seems to me, after reading this blog for the first time, that you are Jealous. So what if this family gets to have unique and wonderful experiences??? So what if these kids get to experience things many other kids don't? Is it endangering them?? No. And they don't film all day, every day. They have certain days they film, just like any other reality show. Get a life!
posted by "k"
For your information, I publish almost each comment that comes in unless they are filled with profanity. Of the comments that I will not publish, 100% of them are from fans of the Gosselins. Not one comment has ever come from non-fans of the show with words that would make any sailor cringe. What does that say about the "fans?"
Instead of criticizing this blog, try listing reasons why I should feel differently about Kate and Jon Gosselin? Hard to do isn't it?
Here are some past comments from the past:
Comments from a Kate fan.
1. ONLY BITCHES GO TO HELL...ALL OF YOU WILL BE THERE SOMEDAY AND WONDER WHY YOU EVER DISGRACED THE GOSSELINS...SHUT THE F*CK UP!
2. I know where you live...I can see you right now...You filthy little bitch
3. If you say anything about the Gosselins, I will come out to get you.
4. go to hell
5. you stink
6. you stink, go to hell bitch!
7. You are filthy, rotten people to accuse the Gosselins of this. How dare you!
8. Some parents are in chaos after they send 1 or 2 kids to college. How do you think the Gosselins will do it when they have to send 2 kids to college at the same time, and then, 4 years later, send 6 kids to college at the same time?
9. The Gosselins are just trying to do the best they can for their kids, that's all. If they might come across in a certain way, think about how you would be if you had 8 kids.
They were published as a post so how am I not "taking" it?
Friday, December 26, 2008
Saying it like it is!
This post was sent in as a comment by Stefanie. I hope you don't mind that I published it as a post but I feel you nailed it!!!
I started watching Jon and Kate plus 8 season 1. I was really enthralled with the show and amazed at how one person can take care of eight children without loosing their mind. However, as season three and four have hit the air I have lost all respect for this t.v. commercial (oops I mean show).
I think my dislike started in season three when all the children went to Utah skiing. My first thought was why would you take a three year old skiing? Then you see that all of their ski gear was donated to them. This is definitely not reality, and not something children should perceive as reality. We live in a snowy area and I just went today to buy gear for the snow. For a family of four I spent on two pairs of snow boots, hats, and two pairs of gloves $114.00 at Walmart. I have yet to buy other items for us to go out in the snow. It just irks me that Jon and Kate as well as TLC would like one to perceive a ski trip to Utah as a middle class (J&K like people to think they are middle class) family vacation that is available to everyone.
I think the issue I take with this show is that neither one of the parents hold a job. If one watches reality televisions shows such as "Little People Big World" or even "17 Kids and Counting" you will notice one thing about at least one of the parents in each of these shows; they work! When the show stated that Jon decided to stay at home and "work" it totally blew my mind. I suppose he decided to stay home with Kate and exploit their children for more money and make a career by using their children to make money?
Now, Season Four has been the worst of all seasons when it comes to blatant advertisement in the show. From the trip to Hawaii that was completely paid for by T.L.C. in which most middle class families would have to spend years saving for something like this. Most normal families of four are unable to go to Hawaii, have a private boat, have a private suite to themselves, or get any of the other freebies that Jon and Kate received. It was totally unrealistic, and truly just showcased how they use their children as walking talking commercials.
My next issue came when they went to "give back" to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. First off, they go and stay with their eight children at a four-five star hotel. They advertise for K-Mart, not to mention all the toy companies. Then Kate proceeds to tell everyone in the world that she along with her husband purchased all the gifts to give back to the children at St Jude. After reading many blogs and doing some research of my own it appears that they did not even pay for the gifts. The gifts were donated? I think it takes a lot of nerve to take credit for something that you did not even do (good one Kate).
Overall, it does not take a rocket scientist to see that the way T.L.C. and Jon and Kate perceive reality in this show is totally off mark. The way these people exploit their children, and receive as many free bee's as possible is not reality. Reality is not taking several vacations a year with your eight children. This is not how HARD WORKING people with multiple children live their lives. Reality is not Jon and Kate Plus Eight.
I started watching Jon and Kate plus 8 season 1. I was really enthralled with the show and amazed at how one person can take care of eight children without loosing their mind. However, as season three and four have hit the air I have lost all respect for this t.v. commercial (oops I mean show).
I think my dislike started in season three when all the children went to Utah skiing. My first thought was why would you take a three year old skiing? Then you see that all of their ski gear was donated to them. This is definitely not reality, and not something children should perceive as reality. We live in a snowy area and I just went today to buy gear for the snow. For a family of four I spent on two pairs of snow boots, hats, and two pairs of gloves $114.00 at Walmart. I have yet to buy other items for us to go out in the snow. It just irks me that Jon and Kate as well as TLC would like one to perceive a ski trip to Utah as a middle class (J&K like people to think they are middle class) family vacation that is available to everyone.
I think the issue I take with this show is that neither one of the parents hold a job. If one watches reality televisions shows such as "Little People Big World" or even "17 Kids and Counting" you will notice one thing about at least one of the parents in each of these shows; they work! When the show stated that Jon decided to stay at home and "work" it totally blew my mind. I suppose he decided to stay home with Kate and exploit their children for more money and make a career by using their children to make money?
Now, Season Four has been the worst of all seasons when it comes to blatant advertisement in the show. From the trip to Hawaii that was completely paid for by T.L.C. in which most middle class families would have to spend years saving for something like this. Most normal families of four are unable to go to Hawaii, have a private boat, have a private suite to themselves, or get any of the other freebies that Jon and Kate received. It was totally unrealistic, and truly just showcased how they use their children as walking talking commercials.
My next issue came when they went to "give back" to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. First off, they go and stay with their eight children at a four-five star hotel. They advertise for K-Mart, not to mention all the toy companies. Then Kate proceeds to tell everyone in the world that she along with her husband purchased all the gifts to give back to the children at St Jude. After reading many blogs and doing some research of my own it appears that they did not even pay for the gifts. The gifts were donated? I think it takes a lot of nerve to take credit for something that you did not even do (good one Kate).
Overall, it does not take a rocket scientist to see that the way T.L.C. and Jon and Kate perceive reality in this show is totally off mark. The way these people exploit their children, and receive as many free bee's as possible is not reality. Reality is not taking several vacations a year with your eight children. This is not how HARD WORKING people with multiple children live their lives. Reality is not Jon and Kate Plus Eight.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The Difference Between the Roloffs and the Gosselins
I watched Little People Big World last night and I am so saddened by the passing of Roloff family friend Mike. Mike was such an integral part of the Roloff family. I had heard of his passing months ago and was wondering if they were going to mention it in an episode.
I noticed the love the Roloff family has for one another, the love they shared for a dear family friend and most of all their love seems to be so genuine.
Some people may argue that Amy and Matt bicker like Jon and Kate. They don't even come close. Amy and Matt disagree much like most married couples do. There is a level of respect that Amy and Matt display towards one another and to ALL their family members unlike Jon and Kate Gosselin who demonstrate such a lack of respect towards not only each other but to their children and to the various staff members of places they visit. I am so happy that TLC showcases a family that we can relate to as far as how we feel about our own families. Where are Jon and Kate's family? Can you imagine their Christmas dinner? Scott with his booties and wife along with Jen Stocks and her s/o will be the closest thing to family members the Gosselins will have at their dinner table which happens to be on one of the most important days of the Christian calendar year.
The Gosselins do NOTHING that does not benefit them. The "Giving Back" episode was a joke! Lets spend money on 10 round trip plane tickets and first class accommodations so that the Gosselins can take their spoiled children to K-Mart to pick out toys for the unfortunate kids at St Judes. Oh, and don't forget that Alexis got to choose a toy for herself. Don't get me wrong, I am not knocking the kids...they are way too young to understand the whole concept. They must be so confused. "Listen, kids we are going on a free trip to buy free presents to give to sick kids". There are so many other things the Gosselins could have done but as I mentioned they don't do anything that does not benefit them. They want a free trip to Memphis, they want First Class accommodations and they want to promote their show. Oh wait, I forgot "they don't need to promote their show".
Show or No Show, With or Without Kids
In my opinion if Amy and Matt had no children, their show would hold the interest of viewers. What they have done to their farm while overcoming such adversity is what TLC should be showcasing.
What adversity have Jon and Kate overcome? Could Jon and Kate Gosselin pull off a reality show without the sextuplets? Absolutely NOT. Who would tune in to watch a bitchy wife degrade her husband in front of their twin daughters. There is absolutely nothing interesting about this family except for the fact that they had 6 children at the same time and they all happen to be adorable. Could they hold the interest of the viewers without the sextuplets? NO WAY!!!
The Speaking Engagements
Yes, Matt and Amy do speaking engagements. They are an inspiration to many. Look what they have accomplished! Amy beat the odds and had four beautiful healthy children, 2 of whom are twins. A "little person" giving birth to twins is very rare and a miracle. Amy never asks for help, she does everything on her own. Many criticize her messy house, so what! Her house is full of love. How many surgeries has Matt had? How many years of his young life did he spend in the hospital? He invented a device for hotel rooms that would enable little people to be able to perform simple tasks that the average person does. I would pay to listen to either one of their inspiring stories.
Back to Jon and Kate Gosselin. Now, what is so inspiring about their story? How exactly did they overcome adversity? What makes them so appealing to people that they would pay money to hear them speak? She had 6 babies at once, ok. She chose not to reduce, ok. She begs for everything she has. She doesn't "earn" anything she has, or is housing 6 babies in your uterus for 30 weeks earning the right to beg? And Jon, what is his claim to fame? He donated the sperm?
I am so tired of Jon and Kate Gosselin trying to sound as if they are some type of super heros. Can you picture Jon or Kate getting on a military plane to help a family of multiples in this country much less Iraq? Yeah, right.
I wish people would stop to think for a moment about what these parents have done to their children. I don't know if you have heard but Mady Gosselin has made it on a NY Post list as one of the Pop Wraps Most Useless Characters. She doesn't deserve this title, her mother does!
http://blogs.nypost.com/popwrap/archives/2008/12/pop_wraps_top_1_1.html#more
If all these blogs and negative press is not enough the parents to stop the show, they are way more clueless than I ever imagined!!!
Jon and Kate - I know you read this blog, I know you have sent in comments Jon - think about your kids for once!!!!! Merry Christmas!
I noticed the love the Roloff family has for one another, the love they shared for a dear family friend and most of all their love seems to be so genuine.
Some people may argue that Amy and Matt bicker like Jon and Kate. They don't even come close. Amy and Matt disagree much like most married couples do. There is a level of respect that Amy and Matt display towards one another and to ALL their family members unlike Jon and Kate Gosselin who demonstrate such a lack of respect towards not only each other but to their children and to the various staff members of places they visit. I am so happy that TLC showcases a family that we can relate to as far as how we feel about our own families. Where are Jon and Kate's family? Can you imagine their Christmas dinner? Scott with his booties and wife along with Jen Stocks and her s/o will be the closest thing to family members the Gosselins will have at their dinner table which happens to be on one of the most important days of the Christian calendar year.
The Gosselins do NOTHING that does not benefit them. The "Giving Back" episode was a joke! Lets spend money on 10 round trip plane tickets and first class accommodations so that the Gosselins can take their spoiled children to K-Mart to pick out toys for the unfortunate kids at St Judes. Oh, and don't forget that Alexis got to choose a toy for herself. Don't get me wrong, I am not knocking the kids...they are way too young to understand the whole concept. They must be so confused. "Listen, kids we are going on a free trip to buy free presents to give to sick kids". There are so many other things the Gosselins could have done but as I mentioned they don't do anything that does not benefit them. They want a free trip to Memphis, they want First Class accommodations and they want to promote their show. Oh wait, I forgot "they don't need to promote their show".
Show or No Show, With or Without Kids
In my opinion if Amy and Matt had no children, their show would hold the interest of viewers. What they have done to their farm while overcoming such adversity is what TLC should be showcasing.
What adversity have Jon and Kate overcome? Could Jon and Kate Gosselin pull off a reality show without the sextuplets? Absolutely NOT. Who would tune in to watch a bitchy wife degrade her husband in front of their twin daughters. There is absolutely nothing interesting about this family except for the fact that they had 6 children at the same time and they all happen to be adorable. Could they hold the interest of the viewers without the sextuplets? NO WAY!!!
The Speaking Engagements
Yes, Matt and Amy do speaking engagements. They are an inspiration to many. Look what they have accomplished! Amy beat the odds and had four beautiful healthy children, 2 of whom are twins. A "little person" giving birth to twins is very rare and a miracle. Amy never asks for help, she does everything on her own. Many criticize her messy house, so what! Her house is full of love. How many surgeries has Matt had? How many years of his young life did he spend in the hospital? He invented a device for hotel rooms that would enable little people to be able to perform simple tasks that the average person does. I would pay to listen to either one of their inspiring stories.
Back to Jon and Kate Gosselin. Now, what is so inspiring about their story? How exactly did they overcome adversity? What makes them so appealing to people that they would pay money to hear them speak? She had 6 babies at once, ok. She chose not to reduce, ok. She begs for everything she has. She doesn't "earn" anything she has, or is housing 6 babies in your uterus for 30 weeks earning the right to beg? And Jon, what is his claim to fame? He donated the sperm?
I am so tired of Jon and Kate Gosselin trying to sound as if they are some type of super heros. Can you picture Jon or Kate getting on a military plane to help a family of multiples in this country much less Iraq? Yeah, right.
I wish people would stop to think for a moment about what these parents have done to their children. I don't know if you have heard but Mady Gosselin has made it on a NY Post list as one of the Pop Wraps Most Useless Characters. She doesn't deserve this title, her mother does!
http://blogs.nypost.com/popwrap/archives/2008/12/pop_wraps_top_1_1.html#more
If all these blogs and negative press is not enough the parents to stop the show, they are way more clueless than I ever imagined!!!
Jon and Kate - I know you read this blog, I know you have sent in comments Jon - think about your kids for once!!!!! Merry Christmas!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Items to Boycott
http://www.pgboycott.com/productlist.asp
List of Procter and Gamble Products
(Updated 4/24/08)
Align
Always minipads and maxipads
Aussie hair care products
Bounce fabric softener
Bounty paper towels
Braun products
Camay soap
Cascade detergent
Charmin bathroom tissue and wipes - 1-800-777-1410
Cheer detergent
Cover Girl cosmetics - 1-800-4COVER4
Crest toothpaste and Crest products - 1-800-594-4158
Dawn dish detergent
Downy fabric softener
Dreft detergent
Duracell products
Era
Febreze household products - 1-800-308-3279
Fibersure
Fixodent
Folger's coffee
Gain detergent
Gillette products
Giorgio perfume
Gleem toothpaste
Head & Shoulders shampoo
Herbal Essences
Iams pet food
Infusion 23
Ivory soap and detergent
Joy detergent
Luv's diapers
Max Factor cosmetics
Maxi by Max Factor
Metamucil laxative
Millstone coffee
Miss Clairol
Mr. Clean - 1-800-275-6142
Noxzema skin cream
Noxzema Continuous Protection cream
Olay lotions and products - 1-800-285-5170
Old Spice toiletries
Oral B
Pampers diapers & wipes
Pantene shampoo
Pepto-Bismol
Prilosec OTC
Pringle's potato chips - 1-800-568-4035
Puffs tissue
PUR water products
Safeguard soap
Scope mouthwash
Secret deodorant
Swiffer cleaning cloths and products - 1-800-214-8734
TAMPAX tampons
ThermaCare
Tide detergent
Vaporub cough drops
Vicks medications
Vidal Sassoon
Zest detergent bar
List of Procter and Gamble Products
(Updated 4/24/08)
Align
Always minipads and maxipads
Aussie hair care products
Bounce fabric softener
Bounty paper towels
Braun products
Camay soap
Cascade detergent
Charmin bathroom tissue and wipes - 1-800-777-1410
Cheer detergent
Cover Girl cosmetics - 1-800-4COVER4
Crest toothpaste and Crest products - 1-800-594-4158
Dawn dish detergent
Downy fabric softener
Dreft detergent
Duracell products
Era
Febreze household products - 1-800-308-3279
Fibersure
Fixodent
Folger's coffee
Gain detergent
Gillette products
Giorgio perfume
Gleem toothpaste
Head & Shoulders shampoo
Herbal Essences
Iams pet food
Infusion 23
Ivory soap and detergent
Joy detergent
Luv's diapers
Max Factor cosmetics
Maxi by Max Factor
Metamucil laxative
Millstone coffee
Miss Clairol
Mr. Clean - 1-800-275-6142
Noxzema skin cream
Noxzema Continuous Protection cream
Olay lotions and products - 1-800-285-5170
Old Spice toiletries
Oral B
Pampers diapers & wipes
Pantene shampoo
Pepto-Bismol
Prilosec OTC
Pringle's potato chips - 1-800-568-4035
Puffs tissue
PUR water products
Safeguard soap
Scope mouthwash
Secret deodorant
Swiffer cleaning cloths and products - 1-800-214-8734
TAMPAX tampons
ThermaCare
Tide detergent
Vaporub cough drops
Vicks medications
Vidal Sassoon
Zest detergent bar
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Kate Gosselin, Not a good choice? NO!
http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/packaged-goods/e3i686368ba4cd6a88c47d03793dcbca66b
Opinion: Kate Gosselin, Most Polarizing Spokesperson Ever?
Maybe Kate Gosselin isn't such a great choice for a spokesperson after all. The star of TLC's reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8 was recently tapped to promote Procter & Gamble's brandSaver coupon book. A busy mother of sextuplets, she made her way from Elizabethtown, Pa., to the Big Apple to help launch the brandSaver Live! Pop-up store in midtown Manhattan on Nov. 28. Through Dec. 11, consumers can pop in to get their hair done (thanks to Pantene) or get a makeover (compliments of CoverGirl).
A brief article about the public relations stunt generated hundreds of responses—not because consumers liked or disliked the idea of promoting a coupon book with a live event, but rather because some people absolutely hate Gosselin.
One recent post reads: "Kate Gosselin, the child-exploiter, is a spokesperson for money-saving tips and living on a tight budget?? Well, I'd guess her number one tip would be to start a reality show, which puts your children to work for endless hours because there are no labor laws to protect them in such situations, plastering their faces all over the TV, for any person across the world to have access to . . . and then you and your husband can live off the profits!"
Another: "Procter and Gamble will be sorry they picked her . . . she will suck them dry."
Despite the harsh outcry from some, P&G rep Glenn Williams said the company itself has received no negative comments at all. "She has been terrifically successful in building positive buzz about P&G and brandSaver."
Williams added that hundreds lined up to meet her and that "Kate was very gracious. She is anything you'd want and expect from a positive spokesperson . . . Any famous person is going to have that kind of chatter surrounding them."
Still, the one thing that is strikingly consistent about reader comments was how aware viewers are of the show's various marketing partnerships. One respondent laundry-listed the brands that have apparently appeared on the show: Croc's shoes, V-Tech computers, Juicy Juice. Others were quick to point out that Gosselin also promotes Kmart's holiday layaway plan, as well as the Grain Foods Foundation.
Of course, not all of the posts were of the nasty nature. One rational response said: "My wife and I have been a P&G product user for 30+ years. I will always use them. Some of these people need to release some of their anger."
While this is probably true, consumer packaged goods marketers like Procter & Gamble, tend to be conservative about with whom they align themselves. Thus, it remains to be seen how many will continue to link themselves with Gosselin. P&G, for one, said they will stick with Gosselin to promote the coupon book for months to come.
This despite the fact that people are going out of their way to log entries like this: "I'm a longggg time Tide/Downy user, nearly 25 years, and this week I'll be buying a non PG detergent. I'll forward this article on to my family and friends and let them decide if they wish to pad this screwball's pockets with their hard and legitimately earned money. Bye-bye P&G."
That's not exactly the kind of attention CPG companies generally pay for.
Opinion: Kate Gosselin, Most Polarizing Spokesperson Ever?
Maybe Kate Gosselin isn't such a great choice for a spokesperson after all. The star of TLC's reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8 was recently tapped to promote Procter & Gamble's brandSaver coupon book. A busy mother of sextuplets, she made her way from Elizabethtown, Pa., to the Big Apple to help launch the brandSaver Live! Pop-up store in midtown Manhattan on Nov. 28. Through Dec. 11, consumers can pop in to get their hair done (thanks to Pantene) or get a makeover (compliments of CoverGirl).
A brief article about the public relations stunt generated hundreds of responses—not because consumers liked or disliked the idea of promoting a coupon book with a live event, but rather because some people absolutely hate Gosselin.
One recent post reads: "Kate Gosselin, the child-exploiter, is a spokesperson for money-saving tips and living on a tight budget?? Well, I'd guess her number one tip would be to start a reality show, which puts your children to work for endless hours because there are no labor laws to protect them in such situations, plastering their faces all over the TV, for any person across the world to have access to . . . and then you and your husband can live off the profits!"
Another: "Procter and Gamble will be sorry they picked her . . . she will suck them dry."
Despite the harsh outcry from some, P&G rep Glenn Williams said the company itself has received no negative comments at all. "She has been terrifically successful in building positive buzz about P&G and brandSaver."
Williams added that hundreds lined up to meet her and that "Kate was very gracious. She is anything you'd want and expect from a positive spokesperson . . . Any famous person is going to have that kind of chatter surrounding them."
Still, the one thing that is strikingly consistent about reader comments was how aware viewers are of the show's various marketing partnerships. One respondent laundry-listed the brands that have apparently appeared on the show: Croc's shoes, V-Tech computers, Juicy Juice. Others were quick to point out that Gosselin also promotes Kmart's holiday layaway plan, as well as the Grain Foods Foundation.
Of course, not all of the posts were of the nasty nature. One rational response said: "My wife and I have been a P&G product user for 30+ years. I will always use them. Some of these people need to release some of their anger."
While this is probably true, consumer packaged goods marketers like Procter & Gamble, tend to be conservative about with whom they align themselves. Thus, it remains to be seen how many will continue to link themselves with Gosselin. P&G, for one, said they will stick with Gosselin to promote the coupon book for months to come.
This despite the fact that people are going out of their way to log entries like this: "I'm a longggg time Tide/Downy user, nearly 25 years, and this week I'll be buying a non PG detergent. I'll forward this article on to my family and friends and let them decide if they wish to pad this screwball's pockets with their hard and legitimately earned money. Bye-bye P&G."
That's not exactly the kind of attention CPG companies generally pay for.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
To all you Kate Supporters
This is a question for all you Kate Gosselin supporters out there. I would like to give you an opportunity to list reasons why people like me should change my mind about the way I feel about Kate Gosselin.
I have published many of the comments that have come through in support of Kate Gosselin but rejected most of them because frankly, they are not suitable to post. They contain horrible language and are very hostile in nature, even threatening.
Please tell me why you believe Kate Gosselin is doing such a great job as a mother and deserves to be put on a pedestal as "mother of the year". She has been referred to as a super mom in certain articles because she gives the impression of running a household of 10 on a very tight budget.
I'm not going to list all the reasons why I think she is not in my opinion even close to a super mom much less mother of the year, but I would love to be enlightened as to why the fans feel the way they do.
I am wondering do you think she is a pleasant person to be around? Do you think she is deserving of being labeled super mom? Do you think if you met her in person, she would even make eye contact with you much less smile at you?
Do you think their family should be selling photos of their kids for $20 a piece under the pretense that the money is for the kid's college fund? Do you think they bought the house they moved to or do you think the kids bought it with the money earned from their reality show?
Please enlighten me because I am so confused, I do not understand the infatuation towards a woman who acts like such an entitled bitch on her show.
My requests:
1. No profanity.
2. Please don't mention that I do not have 8 kids, (how do you know if I do or not) it simply doesn't matter.
3. Please don't tell me I am jealous.
4. This list should pertain to after the tups were born. Nothing prior. Yes, I know she did not selectively reduce, that's old news.
5. Only list things about Kate's parenting that make you think she is such a great mother, not how efficient her uterus is.
I have a feeling the list will come up empty, but give it a try. It shouldn't be so hard, right?
I have published many of the comments that have come through in support of Kate Gosselin but rejected most of them because frankly, they are not suitable to post. They contain horrible language and are very hostile in nature, even threatening.
Please tell me why you believe Kate Gosselin is doing such a great job as a mother and deserves to be put on a pedestal as "mother of the year". She has been referred to as a super mom in certain articles because she gives the impression of running a household of 10 on a very tight budget.
I'm not going to list all the reasons why I think she is not in my opinion even close to a super mom much less mother of the year, but I would love to be enlightened as to why the fans feel the way they do.
I am wondering do you think she is a pleasant person to be around? Do you think she is deserving of being labeled super mom? Do you think if you met her in person, she would even make eye contact with you much less smile at you?
Do you think their family should be selling photos of their kids for $20 a piece under the pretense that the money is for the kid's college fund? Do you think they bought the house they moved to or do you think the kids bought it with the money earned from their reality show?
Please enlighten me because I am so confused, I do not understand the infatuation towards a woman who acts like such an entitled bitch on her show.
My requests:
1. No profanity.
2. Please don't mention that I do not have 8 kids, (how do you know if I do or not) it simply doesn't matter.
3. Please don't tell me I am jealous.
4. This list should pertain to after the tups were born. Nothing prior. Yes, I know she did not selectively reduce, that's old news.
5. Only list things about Kate's parenting that make you think she is such a great mother, not how efficient her uterus is.
I have a feeling the list will come up empty, but give it a try. It shouldn't be so hard, right?
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Let it go Jon and Kate
I really think if Jon and Kate want their children to continue in the "business", they should sign their kids up with SAG and allow them to make commercials, fictional shows or whatever. At least there would be a social worker and teacher required on set. There are laws in place that would ensure that the kids receive their earned income, not their parents. The kids work would be monitored and limited. Right now it's a free for all, with everyone cashing in except for the kids.
Jon and Kate are really nothing but "agents" for their kids. Without the sextuplets, they would generate ZERO interest.
Jon and Kate have worn out their welcome as far as I am concerned and Cara and Mady obviously don't want to be a part of the show anymore. It's time to let it go. Bite the bullet, Jon and Kate and give your kids a chance!
I seriously doubt if anyone really tunes in to see and hear Jon and Kate on the couch, how long will it go on? Are the tups going to be getting ready for prom while we listen to how Jon and Kate were put out by having to drive around picking up all the freebie dresses and tuxes for their kids? It's so over for these two, move on already! Get off my television!
How absolutely un "Christian" of the Gosselins to not even mention Beth on their tour. Even the super fans have to question what is up with that.
Jon and Kate are really nothing but "agents" for their kids. Without the sextuplets, they would generate ZERO interest.
Jon and Kate have worn out their welcome as far as I am concerned and Cara and Mady obviously don't want to be a part of the show anymore. It's time to let it go. Bite the bullet, Jon and Kate and give your kids a chance!
I seriously doubt if anyone really tunes in to see and hear Jon and Kate on the couch, how long will it go on? Are the tups going to be getting ready for prom while we listen to how Jon and Kate were put out by having to drive around picking up all the freebie dresses and tuxes for their kids? It's so over for these two, move on already! Get off my television!
How absolutely un "Christian" of the Gosselins to not even mention Beth on their tour. Even the super fans have to question what is up with that.
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