I turned the channel once just in time to see Hannah being a hateful little witch to the little blonde boy, Clay. It made me sick to my stomach. Those kids don't get out enough. They have no idea that you don't treat other children like you have always treated one another. Very sad. Thanks again, Shari!
Great recap. So sad. Poor Clay. Maybe he can write a tell-all when he's in 1st Grade. I so agree with the lack of gratitude. Kate has an armful of American girl dolls that have obviously just been thrown in a box Mady and Cara received one each on their 6th birthday. My daughters birthday was in February and I am still saving to get her one-she is very patient and understanding.
I am a young widow husband died unexpectedly 2. I would guess that the basement was at least twice as big as that-can you believe the amount of "stuff" that they had. Given the huge yard sale just before they moved, and the episode where they cleaned out the old house I would have thought they wouldn't of had as much as they did-unbelievable!
Kate was so rude to her volunteers-and Hannah was just scary with Clay and to her brother when she got that kitten-I don't want to criticize the kids but I would never want my kids to play with her! Great recap Shari, thanks for doing it for us! I am sure Kate doesn't need a gift-wrapping station. When have we ever seen or heard of her giving a gift? Kate is so horrible, I started to feel embarrassed for her behavior but then I remembered it's Kate.
I hate to nitpick but was anyone else irritated by her use of the word "memorabilia"? One info box that popped up said memorabilia instead of memories as well as her hand-written labels on the tubs. The label maker labels said memories, I couldn't help but think the organizers changed it for her.
I had to look up the word to make sure I wasn't completely crazy. Memorabilia is an object that is treasured for its memories; however, unlike souvenirs, memorabilia are valued for a connection to a historical, sporting event, culture, entertainment. Maybe since she refers to their lives as "seasons" using this word instead of memories fits well for her.
After all she is a historical figure of cultural entertainment About the organizers I thought they made it clear that Kate wasn't easy to work with. I mean, they obviously weren't going to say horrible things about her. It would have been edited anyway but the vibe was there among the careful wording. As for them promoting their business 'at the expense of the family' You know, I have a struggling business.
If I was offered a spot on almost any show, I'd take it if I thought it was really going to help my business survive. Holy cow - that was hilariously funny - I laughed out loud so much I thought I'd wake my husband. Shari, you have a real gift - and you didn't have to wrap it in your basement to share with us! Keep it up! These were the bestest laughs of my day!
I guess Kate has plans? Anybody seen Carla lately or was she sent away with the dogs? Did anyone notice the Charmin commercial? I then laughed when I saw Kate handing out her Free Charmin for the kids to put away after the commercial Must not have gotten free Charmin in that episode.
His mother should be looking out for him, not pandering to Khate. Also good to see how many folks are not watching so that they won't add to the exploitation. When my 9yr old was younger, I'd wait until a he was at school or b he was asleep. Now that he's older, every December we go through his stuff to see what toys he has outgrown so that he can donate them to kids that have less. VERY easy to teach the art of giving while organizing toys.
Did they show a lot of the stuffed animals being thrown out? If so, I bet there's some mighty disappointed sheeple who spotted their "love offering" to the kids going into the trash. I dragged myself up at 4 in the morning to go into work for some much-needed overtime and happened to check to see if the recap was posted yet and it was!!!
I laughed here in the family room all alone - but it was a good laugh that will get me thru the next 12 hours at work! Thanks for making my day! Shari, So funny! You have captured K8 in words - thanks for a great recap. WHO dresses these people on this show? Organization 'specialists' in dresses, heels, and jewelry - reminiscent of K8's chosen attire when picking out the German Shepherds - winter time but K8ie wore heels but no coat, and noted "I don't know what I was thinking.
NONE of us can make any sense out of what you are thinking another loose use of a word here. Doubtful K8 was ever in the pink of mental health, but it seems she's becoming increasingly unravelled these days. Like an old ball of useless yarn. One that should be put into one of her organizers' Discard Bags and taken to the curb.
Thanks, Shari, and please accompany your Discard Items, K8 and just please go away. You've definitely outlived your tv shelf life.
Seriously, I was laughing so hard He said something like "your wierd or that's weird" to Alexis because she was flipping out over him touching the tools for their play-do. And I am now wondering why, if there is a bathroom next to the kithchen, that she still brushes their teeth at the table?!
Question excuse me if this was already asked - if this episode was taped back in July around the Jonas Brothers show then why was she getting rid if the the dog supplies? The dogs didn't leave until September. Please let me know if I am confused! Didn't see the episode, but based on the description, Kate's screaming and squealing reminds me of her behavior when she got engaged to Jon and they went on their honeymoon. Remember the opening of presents on Christmas morning, and how loudly Kate screamed?
I personally thought it was more annoying that cute, and of course, Kate had to make sure that the camera was recording her every move. And when they went to Disney World, she kept showing off for the camera, making sure that Jon was filming her.
Again, I didn't see anything endearing about it. It doesn't seem like Kate has changed a bit over the years. Just watched youtube--Why so many vomit buckets?
And why are the kids so used to them? Wait, I can answer my own question: Kate's cooking? Maybe too much "sammonella" chicken? Those kids are very sickly. What kind of mother does not have time to unpack her kids toys for nine months? Anything for the kids my ass. Shari said The first one she threw in was a huge white dog-bone with "Milkbone" printed on it!
When Kate was throwing out the stuffed toys and remarked "with great pleasure I do this" she was throwing several dog stuffed toys away. Were the dogs already history by then, or just resigned to their doggie jail cells with nothing to play with? Hannah's murderous look at Clay gave me chills. Why in the world would Kate need a "gift" wrapping centre?
Speech therapy should have started then. Lordy be, how do the school teachers cope?? Kate running to the Today Show and crying that Jon stole her money is a real farce. First of all if she is the money controller of all accounts and statements - she would have known that money was being withdrawn in the increments Jon states and not all at once! Furthermore - what is she talking about when she says she has no money to pay bills, feed and clothe her children?
Jon stated on the Insider last night that TLC pays for everything - food privete chef , clothes, dry cleaning, laundry, baby sitters, spas, etc. She doesn't have to put her hand in her pocket for anything! So she can kiss the single mom story good bye! But, she's made a big mistake going out and hiring high profile and high priced lawyers - because that's whose going to steal her hoarded 2 million plus dollars!!
Then she just may need MacDonald's if they're crazy enough to have her! Can you just hear that voice - "Fries with that burger"? I laughed the whole way through it.
It is scary how these kids are little kates, isn't it. To the person who mentioned facebook. If you go to Kate's BFF site, it seems like a fake. Maybe she is real and the pics are but it looks obvious that it is a set up. Everything is too fakey and perfect. Anyone with a FB account can look at it not set to private?
It doesn't look any FB page I have read! Something isn't right with that woman's page. I think TLC is at it again. Not only is she ungrateful, she's downright rude to these people who have given her so much. There are so many people who would be appreciative of all these gifts she takes for granted. She seems to think she's owed so much. It makes me sick. Brilliant recap Shari!!!! I love the "I'm waiting for people" comment- indeed, Children's Services!
Why couldn't Kate give the stuffed animals and other items to charity? Why throw them away? Not very "green" now is it? Not sure charities want stuffed animals. Too germy and hard to clean. Would you buy a used stuffed animal for your child? I know I wouldn't. Great, recap. I hope the show ends soon, can't stand her whining, and complaining. She has always been rude and disrepectful to anyone who does a service at the houses. As, for the stuff they have, was there not a garage sale or was it a charity pick-up episode, where they explained that the things they get from "fans" go.
People stop giving them things. Besides, Kate only wants clothes that are the same, for the kids, so they can't ID themselves. She does not have 8 kids, only 3 with separate personalities. Chewy said I think The Supernanny is long overdue for a crossover visit Jojo would eat the Gosselins for breakfast and pick her teeth with one of Kate's porcupine spikes.
Shari, you are a brave, brave soul to delve into the deepest darkness of the Cavern of Boredom and come back with such treasure Finally saw it on Utube and this is what stood out: 1 how did anyone miss in the opening minutes as Kate was barking loudly she stood in front of shelves that were LOADED with freebies. It looked like 2 shelves of the new Tide HE Blue and big white spray-type containers.
These have to be free because there are multiple bottles as opposed to the giant size bottles you get in Sam's or BJ's. Big bucks there. She must get cases. How many pairs of shoes are lined up on a piece of furniture? I have never in my life seen that. I am convinced that Kate is such a clean freak that no one is allowed to wear shoes in her house.
Plus the laundry baskets and cardboard boxes lined up. There will be a quiz later. Anyone remember the old Seinfeld? Wasn't that a regift from the dentist guy? She acts like it is a new invention. Both from a past life. What is in the nursing box? Dead patients?
JJ: That is so heartwarming about your daughter waiting patiently for you to save up for an American Girl doll! Children do have the capacity to be so very sensitive and caring when given appropriate example or the least encouragement though I must admit I was quite self centered despite my parents' efforts--probably my ADD, so much "social" stuff was over my head.
But really, I'd rather have a nice little house and loving family even with the tragic loss of a father than what those 8 kids have to deal with. I can't believe that Kate made it through such a horrible experience. What an incredibly strong woman she is for having to help organize her own basement. Oh my God. I don't know if I could have handled such a predicament. Throwing out stuffed animals? Having her kids interrupt her? What is the world coming to???
But Kate managed to organize her basement with the help of a professional. AND, and here's the sad part, she only collected a meager five-digit paycheck for doing so!
Oh the humanity! I am such a selfish person! First-time poster here. I don't watch the show, never have, and have yet to even get through a complete minute Youtube clip of that wretched human being in action.
I enjoy lurking here for the wonderful snark and, hopefully, to read soon that the show has been canceled. Haven't seen the ratings for this week posted yet, but found this on pifeedback. BUT there's no way in Hell that I'd provide a televised service for a notorious harpy like Kate Gosselin - wouldn't risk having potential clients knowing us as the guys who "screwed up" the TLC job.
CJP-GA - really interesting point. Why DID she trash the dog stuff in July??? That totally grosses me out - what a disgusting habit. I've said it before - I'm no germaphobe or self-proclaimed OCD neat freak like Kate supposedly is, but brushing and flossing in the kitchen is totally unsanitary, unnecessary and bizarre.
I have never, ever heard of anyone doing this, and I know families in my area who have more kids than Kate does! There's no way she's "OCD" about cleanliness Shari, thanks so much for a wonderful, hilarious recap. I only watch the show when recapping and I had no idea the kids had developed into full-fledged monsters; well, the girls anyway.
I'm also dismayed to learn that their speech is still unintelligible. Thanks for putting yourself through the torture of watching this episode for our enjoyment. Alexis to Clay after he took her rollerpin and she ripped it out of his hands:"Now you stealed it, now you never get it!!!!
I went to Youtube and during the TP segment, I saw the deadbolt lock on the master bedroom door, blurry but it's there. I have to admit hanging my head in shame I started to watch but to my credit I turned it off when the tups were being so mean to Clay. I couldn't take it any more. If it is as unpalatable as their lives have become it will give everyone she comes into contact with "samanilla"!
KatesBigFlintstoneToes said: Why so many vomit buckets? I have not watched in some time thank goodness , but your recap was hysterical! Such a much better use of my time than to actually watch. I'll bet those poor ladies dressed up so they would look nice for the cameras. I'll also bet they did not realize when they argreed to do it that they would be the manual labor for the project.
Poor dears. And all in the attempts to keep a small business going in a time when hiring professional organizers is probably not high on the "things to spend money on" list. I actually feel for them. No, you are not in it for the fame, Jamie dear. Not at all. Just to be a true friend to poor, misunderstood Khate. I'm done. Little ones - all 8 of you, I hope that someday you will get the legal representation and therapy you deserve.
What did it? Following the toilet paper distribution, she is standing with one of those beautiful children, and says "who is going to throw this plastic away? She then throws it on the floor, where the child then has to pick it up.
She uses her toe to point to some other object and another piece of plastic wrap. This is such a demeaning act, I can hardly contain myself right now. Hand it to them. Do NOT throw it on the floor so they have to pick it up.
This lady needs help. And I am done. Thank you mods for keeping this in the forefront, but I need to get on with my life. Thanks for the hilarious recap! I had to wait til I wasn't laughing so hard before I responded.
So perfectly snarky! Those poor kids I wonder if Jons balls were in any of those boxes, and if they were actually found, were they put in the box with Jons name on it? Regarding money issues. An independent CPA should perform an audit on all accounts.
An audit would not have to be performed by a large, expensive firm, any CPA could do one at a reasonable price. Last, maybe both parents need to undergo psychological exams to see if they are competent to raise 8 children. As a parent, I would have been embarrassed to show the way her children acted. You can only pity the teachers, who have to deal with Kate at conference time!!
Thanks so much Shari for enduring this episode for us. You are hilarious! I stopped watching this tv disaster last year and yet still like to know how the children are doing. Guess as good as can be expected given their "mother". I also wrote TLC to tell them I no longer watch any of their programming because of their control over these children. Does anyone know the latest ratings? I realize they aren't filming anymore but hope this segment still showed a steady decline. Don't understand why anyone would consider this show as entertaiment.
Thanks again to the moderators for your hard work on our behalf. You guys are terrific as are all those comment here on this trainwreck of a show. Oh my gosh - that was one of the funniest things I have ever read. And at times A mother's whose life, per her own choice, is defined , dictated and determined by the terms and conditions of a reality show contract.
It would ONLY seem logical to the average 'lay parent' that unpacking and organizing the children's toys would be on the list of 'things to do' at some point after moving. However, Kate Gosselin is not a parent who is of the fortitude, capacity or ability to parent her own children in the absence of instructions and assistance of a camera and production crew. Additionally, why would boxed up, unorganized, scattered about toys be of concern to Kate? She has a housekeeper to clean up the mess and a nanny who is paid to 'play' with her children using said toys.
Vexatious said What a HOOT! That's one show I would definitely get my cable reconnected for! Great recap! When Kate was on the Today show in August I remember her saying she had the happiest, most well adjusted kids.
That anyone who comes into their home immediately falls in love with her kids. I didn't watch the show, but based on the recap I'm thinking Clay begs to differ. Just wondering I posted about Jamie's facebook yesterday - does something seem crazy about this? So weird!! And having them for a whole summer???? CJP-GA said Queen of Organization, my ass. Knowing Kate, she probably thinks it's hilarious.
The recap was so funny, Shari! Thanks for watching so we don't have to! I'm always amazed and delighted by all the great writing on this blog. There are some very talented, witty people here at GWoP Thank you Shari, that was the funniest thing I've ever read on a recap. You did a great job and you should get combat pay for the effort!
What a witch Kate is. What lovely children she is raising. Watch out Jamie, your days are limited. Remember 'bestest friend' Beth? Thanks again. I have access to Jaime's facebook. I was surprised that she has it open to the public. She has pictures of the tups on there. I guess she is taking care of them this week. One of the photo albums up on that page has a picture labeled "nanny Judy". Not-a-nanny Nanny Judy?
I read the re-cap on my laptop while lying in my dark bedroom at 5 a. I thought I'd wake everyone in the house with my laughter She's incapable of working alongside others and is incapable of being kind. Because of that she'll be kicked to the curb quickly. It won't be outside forces that will be an end to Kate, she'll bring it on herself with her inability to just get along with others.
Karma is a bitch, ain't it, Kate? My fav part was when one of the girl tups was with Jaimie's son Clay at the activity table. Clay innocently took the little playdough tool thingee and the girl threw a fit and snatched it from him. She screamed at him "you stealed it you never get it back!!! You can then see Clay look befuddled shake his head slowly and say "you're strange". Then immediately Kate's voice over states that "they Clay and her kids all love each other so much and they are all so comfortable together".
This show is so not reality anymore and I feel so guilty for even wasting my time watching it! Shari, Thanks for the great recap! I'm so sad to hear that the kids are starting to repeat the bad behavior of their parent and still Kate is ignoring that it's not the appropriate way to behave with each other and their "friends". Wonder how soon Jamie and Clay will end up on the purge list along with Beth, Kevin and Jody and all the rest of the former people that love the kids. Jamie, take Clay and run away now Not much about Kate or this show makes much sense to me.
I don't know what exactly it was that Kate was pitching. If it was a set of puppy sized collars or a box of pee pads, then the dogs would not be needing them anymore. If they were toys the dogs might still enjoy, it's conceivable that Kate was already planning to get rid of the dogs in July.
Who knows? Only her hairdresser. Hopefully there is an IRS agent tuning to all of these shows they are making the rounds of. There seems to be money flying all over the place. Now Jon says everything is paid for by TLC all of those things need to go on the list also. Maybe the courts can assign a guardian for the kids at this point. They probably aren't reporting everything as income, but they sure are doing a lot of talking. About Kate throwing out the stuffed animals,over the years I have thrown alot of stuffed animals into the washer and hung them out to dry or just put them in the sun.
This works perfectly. They go thru the spin cycle so they are not sopping wet, and they come out beautifully. I think we all know how dirty stuffed animals can get, especially "favorites" that are kept for years and taken everywhere. They could also be washed like this and then donated, as long as they were not ripped or damaged. Seems like Kate has no problem wasting money, but I am sure she did not work to pay for those stuffed animals. Looking back on my own life, I honestly don't remember too many events, daily or traumatic, until about age 9.
Anything before that is flashbulb quick bits, and most of those might be from seeing photos or hearing family stories. We had fabulous trips, and sad moments, but honestly I don't remember them. So I've always wondered about these kids.
Kate always said she's "making memories". I've asked around, and not many people rember diddly bubkus from before age 5 - even serious trauma. I'm NOT saying these kids aren't screwed up. Mercy lands, their about as screwed up as I can imagine without Hannibal Lecter involved. And I know that their past will effect their future, especially since it's on video for the world, and them, to see and review. The stuffed animals in the trash is going to be one of those "what the hell were you thinking mom?
Trival to us, but mr girafe? Kate having this "Jamie" person as a best friend is kinda like the guy who you know is gay and says he has a girlfriend in Canada Recap was great!
Kate's singing and talking is so annoying. Her little girls are so much like her. I still feel so sorry for the boys. It seems like they focus on the girls so much more than the boys. Shari, thanks for enduring this crapfest to entertain us with this terrific recap! I haven't watched for more than a year, but it's clear this show continues on its downward trajectory. I can't believe anyone is still watching!! She seems to have a short memory. Now you know that Kate would never in a million years give back anything to help others less fortunate.
I never throw things out first. I work too hard for my things to just "throw them out". I don't care if they are stuffed animals or old clothes, somebody can use them. I think we can all agree the show has now sunk to the lowest of all lows with Kate at the helm. Does this woman really think she is cute, entertaining, funny, or talented? No on all counts. She isn't. I don't need to say the show is boring, it's just done I read another post here about somebody falling asleep at the beginning and that is usually me I wonder how many of us used to do that?
I don't watch anymore at all but have to admit I take a peek at youtube afterwards. I watched this episode and the only reason I didn't fall asleep was double the caffeine 2 coffees this morning. Rubber pants, what in the world? We've all been there. My family's two-car garage can barely fit one car from decades of accumulated family junk history.
Sure, Kate's dumping ground is a whole lot bigger than most peoples', but having more than everyone else just means you make a bigger mess than everyone else. A wise man said it cooler. Not that having more is all bad! Kate was helped in her clean-up by a pair of Professional Organizers. When my parents wanted to clean up the garage, they just rented a dumpster for my brother and I.
Though I'm guessing the Professionals didn't accidentally throw away any priceless family heirlooms. Sorry, Mom! Kate was thankful to have help: ''I'm the only one that cares about organization. Everyone else is out to sabotage me. Gosselin trivia! The hospital let the sextuplets keep their bath buckets, and the buckets still have a use years later: ''Great surface area, kids can hit them quite nicely,'' said Kate, describing the effectiveness of the Vomit Bucket.
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