The problem isn't Octomom but TLC channel - they should be boycotted

[LynneSin]

Seriously, this channel exploits these big families and creates new monsters who think "If I can just pop out a litter of kids perhaps I can be a reality TV star too"

BTW that Jon & Kate family - I know people who have had run-ins with them (They are from the Hershey PA area and I have a ton of family there). They say the wife is a real bitch whose ego is just too much.

I never thought much about TLC since I rarely watch TV outside of HBO, "30 Rock" and shows like Project Runway or Top Chef on Bravo. So I happen to catch some nature show on another channel and TLC was promoting their giganto family of the moment. I guess they found a new family to replace 'Jon & Kate'. Personally I find it repulsive.

[TZ]

1. I like to learn actual stuff...

Therefore I avoid watching TLC at all costs. What a misnamed network. I need to upgrade my cable package so I can get real science/learning channels...:eyes:

[LynneSin]

2. What you don't want to learn how to have 8 babies at one time

:hide:

[madinmaryland]

8. Eight TZ's???

:yoiks:

[tigereye]

3. I like Jon and Kate- and I don't usually like shows like that

It's amazing that they can deal with so many kids, let alone two sets of multiples! Every time I see that show, I say, wow, am I glad I just have one kid.




I also take guilty pleasure in watching Say Yes to the Dress. :hide:

[jmm]

4. They need to rename it 'Jon & Kate: Feel the Hate'

or something else more descriptive of their relationship. I've only watched it a few times but does she even like her husband?

[LynneSin]

6. From what I've heard about this woman from people who have crossed her path...

she doesn't like anyone. Somehow a reality TV show has made her the Queen of England or something like that.

And to think these people are buying the book they wrote thinking they somehow hold the key to parenting and marriage.

:grr:

[taterguy]

5. Is it "boycotting" if you don't get that channel on your cable package anyway?

If so, Count me In!

[LisaL]

7. Isn't the Earth overpopulated?

Why promote these families with numerous children? And what about "18 kids and counting?" About the Duggars? The mother is over 40 and had 3 c-sections already. Isn't it time to stop counting?

[geardaddy]

9. When did TLC

go from The Learning Channel to The Reality Channel?

I used to love to watch "The Operation"

[LynneSin]

10. When they realized there was big bucks in big families

:cry:

[Flaxbee]

11. OK, I like What Not to Wear. Can we put that on Bravo

and ditch the rest of TLC?

Kate of Jon&Kate just looks evil. IMO, the only reason they're still married is b/c of the damn show. Jon doesn't look like a picnic, but she is just terrifying.