tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post2096401785335473779..comments2024-03-19T01:05:08.633-05:00Comments on Duggar Family Blog: Duggar Updates | Duggar Pictures | Jim Bob and Michelle | Counting On | 19 Kids: Dueling Duggars and VuolosLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-68892111826607011062018-10-02T21:43:40.603-05:002018-10-02T21:43:40.603-05:00I think the problem with the gender reveals (and m...I think the problem with the gender reveals (and maybe even the wedding proposals/weddings) is that with 19 kids, it tends to feel like each one is trying to "top" the others. The bar keeps getting raised a little bit higher and it gets harder and harder for each successive sibling to "achieve" a "successful/memorable" Instagram-worthy event. Just because it's your family culture to be on TV and "smile for the camera" doesn't mean you're actually enjoying all the activities. How free do the kids actually feel to decline the "invitation" to participate in any and all activities? They really can't because there's a parental expectation that they'll participate, as well as an ever present audience (camera crew and otherwise).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-43958951638606136012018-10-02T21:36:38.435-05:002018-10-02T21:36:38.435-05:00I guess the whole thing I don't get about any ...I guess the whole thing I don't get about any of this from the manicures to the weddings to the big gender reveals is that for years part of the Duggars whole persona was how simply they lived. Then came Jessa's wedding and from there it snowballed into a seemingly endless round of parties, manicures, getaways for the girls, over the top weddings, and Pinterest gender reveal parties. What happened to their values of living simply, not drawing attention to yourself, hard work (we don't really see anyone work on this show other than as actors with scripted scenes and responses), etc.? What happened to that philosophy: "We're just going to live our daily life and let a camera crew follow us"? You really can't blame the disillusioned fans for being upset and questioning or complaining about the direction this whole thing has taken. Many of them feel taken, lied to, deceived and have pretty much expressed that. Can you blame them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-54708164192834744352018-10-01T16:22:43.251-05:002018-10-01T16:22:43.251-05:00If dancing is sinful, then hula hooping would be.If dancing is sinful, then hula hooping would be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-35627504737845860272018-10-01T07:18:42.144-05:002018-10-01T07:18:42.144-05:0010:53- Christians aren't the only people who...10:53- Christians aren't the only people who treaure their children. It really rubs me the wrong way when the devoutly religious imply that their beliefs are far superior to all others. They're not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-69123029605688113892018-09-30T23:51:28.824-05:002018-09-30T23:51:28.824-05:004:12PM: Sure, this is reality TV with a real famil...4:12PM: Sure, this is reality TV with a real family. But it would make for pretty boring TV if you just showed the daily life of any family, sitting and eating their PB&J sandwiches, washing dishes, cutting the grass, grocery shopping, dusting, sweeping floors. They do it perfectly, with a family party, so we can see the lighter side of their life, lots of family members, how to have fun without alcohol, and how they really just love being together. I think they did that episode really well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-5894819372198512842018-09-30T22:59:58.551-05:002018-09-30T22:59:58.551-05:0010:48--😄😄10:48--😄😄Stitchernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-84187106617909921572018-09-30T17:08:00.987-05:002018-09-30T17:08:00.987-05:00Too funny! Sounds just like when I had my babies!...Too funny! Sounds just like when I had my babies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-32285335109534806682018-09-29T10:48:22.555-05:002018-09-29T10:48:22.555-05:00I now present to you:
A Baby Boomer's Gender ...I now present to you:<br /><br />A Baby Boomer's Gender Reveal Party <br /><br />Setting - The delivery room of a hospital.<br /> <br />Guests - The mother, the doctor, the nurses, and an unclothed baby who just popped out. Maybe the father, if he hasn't fainted or left to get sick to his stomach first. <br /><br />Decorations - Some sterile sheets and some bright lights. A cart of medical instruments fresh from the autoclave.<br /><br />Games - Cutting the cord, taking the weight, and whisking the baby away to the nursery.<br /><br />Refreshments - Ice chips, if you were lucky. An IV if you were not. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-79422280857015978212018-09-28T13:20:43.524-05:002018-09-28T13:20:43.524-05:00If the Duggars want to do something novel that has...If the Duggars want to do something novel that hasn't been done yet, how about phoning the family, long-distance, and telling them the news, off-camera?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-70402361448072972092018-09-28T12:31:46.720-05:002018-09-28T12:31:46.720-05:00I know many GenXers who had gender reveal parties ...I know many GenXers who had gender reveal parties too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-17210690308241053342018-09-28T10:57:13.098-05:002018-09-28T10:57:13.098-05:00Judging from TLC’s commercials for new shows, it k...Judging from TLC’s commercials for new shows, it kind of sounded like a new show would be taking over the 9:00 time slot ( eastern time). I hope I’m wrong though... I would watch this and the Bates shows all year if they were were on.<br />Thank you Lily and Ellie for these blogs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-42510117121182001292018-09-28T04:46:27.144-05:002018-09-28T04:46:27.144-05:00These gender reveal events are something quite new...These gender reveal events are something quite new, not TRADITIONAL. Jinger seems to think they are an 'old thing'. She stated that her family has used up many of the 'traditional' gender reveal methods. They are not traditional; they are new and trendy among the millennials.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-20929649624321133552018-09-27T22:28:16.817-05:002018-09-27T22:28:16.817-05:00I agree. Just make the announcement about the sex...I agree. Just make the announcement about the sex of the baby and be done with it. No need for all the preliminary waste of time and useless semi organized noise and craziness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-43813789127234803182018-09-27T22:18:08.126-05:002018-09-27T22:18:08.126-05:00To 1:15... what is so wrong with hula hooping that...To 1:15... what is so wrong with hula hooping that they wouldn't be allowed to?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-18910387726559193632018-09-27T21:03:37.213-05:002018-09-27T21:03:37.213-05:00I think there's some people who are not happy,...I think there's some people who are not happy, unless their complaining about something. I wonder if they say, "If you want to complain come sit with me." I enjoy watching their parties. I enjoy seeing lots of family members all together...JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-16439795744978816152018-09-27T11:01:47.680-05:002018-09-27T11:01:47.680-05:00I love you comment and completely agree! I don’t ...I love you comment and completely agree! I don’t understand people complaining about someone having a party. People throw parties all the time for unimportant events like football games. Why not have one to announce what they were having? They were still going to have to feed everyone when they came to see them. With so many little kids in the family, they will certainly use the toys. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-35964256315975946112018-09-27T10:53:16.533-05:002018-09-27T10:53:16.533-05:0010:37 You decide for your family what you want to ...10:37 You decide for your family what you want to celebrate or not. Christians see every life as special and a blessing from God. How someone chooses to celebrate that blessing is their choice. It looked like a lot of fun, and I bet all of the kids really enjoyed it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-42807241664528608412018-09-27T10:49:29.635-05:002018-09-27T10:49:29.635-05:00Wow! Do you never take your friends with you anyw...Wow! Do you never take your friends with you anywhere? I am sure she is friends with Jinger too and wanted to be there for the shower. Why should she have to answer to anyone for who her friends are and who she visits?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-2560974930444998922018-09-27T10:29:35.204-05:002018-09-27T10:29:35.204-05:0010:37, sell your tv and donate the money to an orp...10:37, sell your tv and donate the money to an orphanage. They could sure use the money more than you, especially since you just seem to complain about the things you watch. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-62445396247463744492018-09-27T10:27:36.396-05:002018-09-27T10:27:36.396-05:00And yet you watch the show! Why don’t you sell you...And yet you watch the show! Why don’t you sell your tv and donate the money you use for your cable bill to someone who needs it more than you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-33625008494279654042018-09-27T10:25:11.084-05:002018-09-27T10:25:11.084-05:0010:25, she’s Jana’s friend, she probably moved in ...10:25, she’s Jana’s friend, she probably moved in because Jana is now the only adult girl in the house, that would get lonely, especially when you’re used to having tons of sisters around you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-84033512809235219392018-09-27T10:17:07.849-05:002018-09-27T10:17:07.849-05:00Again, the suggestion for people to stop watching!...Again, the suggestion for people to stop watching! Have to chuckle at that, which defeats the purpose. There won't be a show if enough people stop watching. <br /><br />It's evident that these parties are staged by TLC, and it's still sad to think that someone else has to throw the party for you, for TV purposes. It certainly is wasteful to go through all that so there's something "interesting" to film.<br /><br />So I don't understand 1:21's last comment about going out and working for something. That's not the same as TLC providing everything. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-30163095155133386902018-09-27T10:11:05.390-05:002018-09-27T10:11:05.390-05:00.....Just as the yea-sayers have to have their say........Just as the yea-sayers have to have their say, too. Both opinions are welcome here. Not everything you see on TV is going to be perfect. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-76853610404737132842018-09-27T08:54:10.842-05:002018-09-27T08:54:10.842-05:00It must be hard having such a big crowd of people ...It must be hard having such a big crowd of people at every event and trying to come up with an idea of how to keep everyone entertained. I know if I had attended this get-together, I would have just wished for an announcement and a nice BBQ. Let the kids do the obstacle course.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428508300040240690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-83750899235391213882018-09-26T22:37:11.077-05:002018-09-26T22:37:11.077-05:00Memories can be created without wasting money and ...Memories can be created without wasting money and without a bunch of carnival like shenanigans. Give the saved money to an orphanage, if you really want to celebrate children. A party for every little thing gets really old really fast, and then nothing is special anymore, it's just yet ANOTHER party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com