Latest “What the Buck Show” that I care to post.  You can watch them all on his YouTube channel (WHATTHEBUCKSHOW).

Since Buck Hollywood is so random, I guess I’ll collect my random thoughts below from watching this vid.

Buck, let me guess that you love Taylor Swift?  I’m with you on Rihanna except it being for her upcoming album.  I’m also aching for Glee to come back on!  Glad to see it return to tv as well this week.  Jon Gosselin comment was random and could have saved you 20 seconds of air. Who cares about Jessica Simpson or Ashlee?  Why would you want to sing with her?  “Buck has girl hands!!!”  Do what you love forever!

What were your random thoughts?

I really hope he includes Sammy Sosa in his next show!!!

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I’ve decided to post the latest episodes on Mondays.  This week Buck Hollywood talks about Megan Fox, Octomom crush on Jon Gosselin, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Desparate Housewives, and more! …all in like 10 seconds as he does so well. 

Enjoy!

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Jon, stop being childish!!!

That song from the musical Chicago “He Had It Comin’” is in my head now as I hear and read the news that TLC has nixed Jon Gosselin from the show and will rename it “Kate Plus 8″ as of November 2, 2009.  For those of us who have been watching this trainwreck happen for over a year now, it’s really the inevitable coming to light.

So, Jon, enjoy the fame that your ex-wife got for you which is the only reason why these women are even throwing themselves at you, and hope that your eight children don’t grow up to disown you.  I hope you have big plans because that child support payment is going to be a beeyatch!!!!

UPDATE OCTOBER 1, 2009:  Yahoo’s OMG! is reporting that Jon is trying keep TLC from filming his children.  This is getting messier by the day.

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• omg! (yahoo)- Jon Gosselin trying to keep tv crews from filming his kids

I couldn’t resist pausing to make a post about last night’s Jon and Kate plus 8 episode because it touched so many of us fans.  Yesterday’s show was really reminiscient of last season’s finale when we the rumors first started flying about Jon and their relationship started to show it’s strain right in front of our eyes.  I said it then and say it now, they should’ve just stopped taping to focus on their relationship and their children.  Money can really jack your head up for real.  Having lots of money or having no money, it is one of the top reasons for relationships to fall apart.

I’ve stuck up for Kate when so many have hated on her.  I get her OCD tendencies and Type A personality which play out as a neurotic mom on TV.  I’m glad she acknowledged that on last night’s show.

Eh-hem…enter Ifelicious, the armchair pyschologist…

Granted I don’t know what happens between them off camera, but here’s what I saw last night.  Kate is losing her husband and the only thing she can control is having that show, writing her books, going on speaking engagements, and keeping the family (meaning the children) “functioning.”  That’s what I read through all of that talk about her need to be strong for her kids and to keep herself sane.  The problem with that is that sometimes you need to let everything fall apart in order to build it back up again even stronger.  To me, she’s clinging to the wrong thing.  Imagine how that “mommy and daddy are getting a divorce” conversation will go with 8 children.  I wonder if she’s strong enough to see the sadness in their eyes and not for a moment pause and think maybe all of this TV really isn’t what matters.

As for Jon, I think he doesn’t feel heard and admittedly has not been very vocal about what he wants.  At the same time, if I could tell from watching the show that he resented being made into a house-dad, then Kate must have blinders on. Ok, so he might have cheated.  If that’s the case, Kate is not sharing that on TV and I understand her wanting to leave.  She still does not have to continue the show.  At this point, it’s starting to feel like those kids are being exploited.  What does she have without them?

There were also rumors about Kate having an affair with her bodyguard.  If that’s true, and say both stories are true, then they’re really in the same boat, and fine let them move on leading separate lives.  Again, there still does not have to be a reality TV show in the process.

I don’t have any children and can’t imagine what it must be like to take care of 8 of them at once.  Watching some of the episodes makes me feel overwhelmed sometimes.  That’s a big commitment before you add a camera crew to the mix.  Jon and Kate should have  been in therapy just to handle the basics (maybe they were but I’m doubting it with the schedule they seem to maintain).  There was something in that relationship breaking down long before the rumors started and the paparazzi/gossip explosion.

As for the kids, as I mentioned, I think they are being exploited.  With no Mady, Cara, Alexis, Hannah, Collin, Aaden, Leah, and Joel there would be no show.  It’s not like they’re asking to have their lives taped.  I don’t think it’s healthy for them to have the camera crew around and now all the paparazzi around.  There will inevitably come a point where they’ll probably have to be home schooled, and yeah for all you parents that do that for your children, but I always feel like you then your kids risk lacking proper socialization needed to thrive for the rest of their lives.  Also, what about all of those classic moments like homecoming, sports, school plays, and such?

This Gosselin train has wrecked, and I don’t know if I can watch the show anymore.  I’ve been wondering if Kate has factored the possibility that the show could get canceled?  What would she have then?

Oh, I could go on and on, so I’ll stop here.  Tell me what you’re thinking about this season of Jon and Kate plus 8 and last night’s episode.

Wait!  One more thing.  That whole keep the kids at the same house and the parents rotate thing is not going to work.  I’ve seen people try it and it’s hard to sustain.  Plus, what do they do when one or both of them starts dating again?  That’s too close for comfort.  Ok, I’m done for real now.

(p.s. you can find all of my posts on this show under “ifelicious tv — Jon & Kate Plus 8″ or clicking HERE)

If you’re a fan, undoubtedly you watched last night’s season opener.  It was the saddest season opener I’ve ever seen for a reality show.  I won’t get into the rumor mill regarding who is or isn’t cheat on who because they have enough press about that, but I do want to talk about their relationship.  Look, I get it, $75,000 per show plus all the free trips and perks is a hard thing to pass up when you want to afford every opportunity for your children.  However, if it’s tearing your family apart, it’s time to make some sacrifices.  That’s what relationships are about.

I get Kate.  I don’t think she’s mean and evil like some of you do.  She’s very driven, and I can relate to that, and when stress hits driven people get more driven.  That’s what I see from Kate.  Jon is more laid back, but he clearly feels he got the poopey end of the stick having given up his career to be a stay at home dad, a job that’s hard with 1 or 2 kids let alone 8.  I know they have help, but I’ve read something about Kate has fired like 30 staff members over the past few months so I’m sure the level of help is not where it needs to be (case and point, the birthday party…although Kate’s blog said something about a miscommunication that led to little help and Jon’s absence during planning).

Step away from the light, turn the cameras off, move if you have to from that $1.1 million dollar home, get some couples counseling and come back if you wish and let us know how y’all turned out.  We’ll be here no matter what because we’re fans.  You know Oprah will have you on and the morning show circuit will be waiting for the tell all book and/or update when things settle.

If divorce is the way to go, don’t play that out on tv.  It will just exacerbate an already difficult situation.  At a minimum, the kids don’t need that.

Who am I?  Just a blogger with an opinion, but I’m married and live the struggles of being a dual career couple.  Trust me, it’s a lot of give and take when you’re both ambitious, and sometimes it’s lop-sided and there are rough patches but in the long run you do things for love.

Money isn’t everything…

Link to video of NBC Today Show feature story on Jon and Kate Gosselin http://tr.im/mu47 It’s a really good discussion.

Kate is kind of the neurotic perfectionist while Jon is sharp and laid back.  It is kind of like my relationship…sans the kids.  Also, their kids are so adorable and have such unique traits about them that they’re just fun to watch.  I guess part of the draw also has to do with the “what on earth?” factor.  I mean I can’t imagine trying to raise 1 kid let alone 8…and they’ve got a set of twins followed by sextuplets!

For me, the eldest of 5, I am drawn to that big family dynamic.  There’s never a dull moment.

In any case, I’m liking the show.  Anyone else been watching?  I don’t even know if what I’m seeing is current or from like forever long ago.  Way to go Gosselin family!  I can only hope that I could be a relaxed and sane as they appear to be on tv.