I swore I wasn't going to comment. I promised myself that I'd just stay out of it. But between pregnancy hormones and the onslaught of information, I just can't contain myself any longer.
I'm so over Jon and Kate.
Yes. Yes. I know. They're America's Family and all that, but at this point, I'm thinking it's time for them to gracefully step out of the media spotlight.
I discovered their TLC show shortly after having Joseph. I loved watching those early episodes. I remember sitting in a chair, pumping away, and watching these parents handle the ups and downs of babyhood times six. I would tell myself, "If she can do it with six and two preschoolers, I can do it with one."
When Kate had her tummy tuck, I applauded the doctor who donated it. Dealing with my own post-cesarean lump, I cringed in sympathy when she showed off the "jowls of the dog".
When Kate would snap at Jon, I didn't think she was mean. I thought she was real. It was refreshing to see a couple who wasn't sugar-coating the difficulties of adapting to parenthood.
As I found my maternal feet, I stopped watching as often, only catching the occasional episode.
Then, not too long ago, I tuned in while Chad was working late. I was shocked. What had happened to the family from two years ago? Jon had plugs, they'd both had cosmetic dentistry, they were interviewing nannies and housekeepers and moving into a huge house. They were on the cover of magazines, doing book tours and taking the kids to a children's' hospital to sign autographs. During commercial breaks, I was informed that I could purchase Seasons 1 and 2 on DVD. The doors to the older girls' room had a sign saying, "No cameras."
Side note: I'm sorry...I find it very creepy to buy or sell "seasons" of what amounts to home movies about someone else's children.
I couldn't watch the show any longer. How can I relate to a woman who walks the red carpet and has a body guard? I might as well try to relate to Posh or Tori.
Now my home page is filled with pictures of Jon and Kate. My magazine rack asks if it's really over. And all I can think is, please Lord yes! End the show. Concentrate on your kids.
I could get philosophical and wonder at our society's love affair with fame, but I won't. I'll save the philosophical discussions for other, more important matters...like whether or not it's ethical to tell your child that peas are candy.
2 comments:
When you were talking about it today at work, I had no idea you had written about it on here. Too funny! I agree with you!
So over them.....I like you starting watching in the early stages and then....well. At least we know who they are, you don't know how many people in the office are saying who????
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