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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Sunday, December 02, 2007 - 5:35 pm
Laurel's Mom is posting over on TWoP, and apparently Taylor is o.k. IRL.
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Monday, December 03, 2007 - 8:28 am
I hope in the finale they have a big reward for each and everyone of the kids, they have all done a great job imo
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, December 03, 2007 - 11:55 am
I also liked how (I think) Laurel dwelt with the killing the chickens. She recognized that Taylor's problem was not with the killing of the chickens, it was which chickens. So by giving her the choice of which chickens, it diffused the problem. And Zach is just wise beyond his years. He is also sensitive to other's feelings. He got more out of Taylor by appealing to her good sense and a sense of fair play than the others did by yelling at her. Taylor is a high maintence kid. Hope she grows out of this or some guy is going to have a hard time keeping her happy. LOL
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, December 03, 2007 - 12:31 pm
Puzzled, Can you tell us more about what Laurel's mom is saying? How does she feel about the editing of the show? Allietex, it was Sophia that suggested Taylor pick the chickens. And yes, it was a great idea. The other kids don't seem to see that bullying taylor or threatening her doesn't work to get her to do what she needs to.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 9:11 am
Sorry, you're right, it was Sophia. Sophia and Laurel both seem so mature at times.
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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 9:44 pm
Brenda, the link to the thread where Laurel's mom is posting is here: http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3159042&st=105 She says the kids were never coached on what to say, but at times were asked to repeat something they said (which could account for a scripted tone). She said that when the camera crew came to her house for Laurel's call, they could only tell her she "may" get a call from Laurel and if so they'd like to film it. I've always wondered about that. She also pointed out that the four original council members were from the four corners of the country, although she's not sure exactly how they were chosen.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 9:51 pm
Thanks for giving Brenda the link, Curlyq.
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Milosmom
Member
06-10-2006
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 6:45 am
Season Finale of "Kid Nation" Announced for December 12 http://www.celebrityspider.com/news/november07/article112007-3.html 11/20/07 THE PIONEERS AIM TO PROVE THAT THEY HAVE BUILT A WORKING SOCIETY IN BONANZA CITY, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF "KID NATION," WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 After 40 days on their own, the Pioneers of Bonanza City finally get to prove whether they've been able to create a working society, while also getting a few surprises of their own, on the season finale of KID NATION, Wednesday, Dec. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. When the Pioneers wake up on Day 38, they discover the Job Board destroyed. With the Job Board gone, they are left to keep the town up and running without their defined responsibilities and tasks to guide them. Will they let Bonanza City deteriorate, or will the Pioneers pull through and keep the town running? As this question is answered, an unlikely hero emerges in the final days. Additionally, the Pioneers must band together for their three final challenges. For each challenge they complete, they will receive a special reward — a Gold Star, this time worth $50,000, to be awarded to one Pioneer who has contributed the most to Bonanza City over the 40 days. Finally, before the Pioneers head home and leave Bonanza City forever, they receive one last heart-wrenching surprise that reduces everyone to tears. KID NATION is hosted by Jonathan Karsh and is a production of Tom Forman Productions and Good TV, Inc. Tom Forman is the executive producer. Scott Einziger is the co-executive producer. CBS Press Release
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Kellsma
Member
08-28-2002
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 7:18 am
Hmmm, unlikely hero? Wonder if that would be Taylor????? Remember how some people were saying that it was all being set up to show Taylor winning the final gold star!
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 7:19 am
quote:..."an unlikely hero emerges in the final days."
Oh dear. Looks like what some people have been predicting may come true. Anyone want to take bets on who the "unlikely hero" is?
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 1:38 pm
Gross!! I'll be soooooooooooooooo bitter if Zack doesn't get a star, and Taylor does.
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Foolscap
Member
09-04-2004
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 2:30 pm
I completely agree with you, Eeyore, Zach is way overdue for a gold star. He's a real natural leader, and does it with humanity, perception and thoughtfulness. He may not be perfect and occasionally makes a mistake, but I never trust anyone who appears to have no flaws. I believe earlier someone brought up that he was making fun of the girl that was crying so much and eventually went home. I can easily forgive him that. Sometimes it can be very exasperating when someone is always weeping. Granted some people are just more openly emotional than others, but it can also be kind of manipulative.
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Foolscap
Member
09-04-2004
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 2:40 pm
I also hope Taylor doesn't get rewarded for some dramatic, unselfish gesture right at the end. I thought it was reasonable (sort of) when she got to go to the arcade after spending one day doing the dishes, but I think a large monetary award should go to someone who works hard just because it's the right thing to do.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 3:05 pm
I hope they all have a say in choosing the BIG star. Everyone should have a vote, not just the council. Maybe they will let the viewers vote. Now that is one I just might do.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 5:23 pm
I'll throw my shoe at the TV if Taylor gets a star. Thanks for the link to Lauren's mom's posts. It is very interesting that they purposely cast so many gifted kids and looked in places where'd you would find exceptionally talented kids.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 7:31 pm
D'oh! I didn't even see your post Kellsma. We must have been posting at the same time, and I was just a bit slower. I didn't mean to look like I was ignoring your post, only to say the same thing! 
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 7:36 pm
Looks like little ole' One Tooth got the prize. Kids are so smart these days. Explaning a paradox! Such smarties.
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Kellsma
Member
08-28-2002
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 8:43 pm
No problem Whoami, I think it was within a minute of each other. Great minds think alike!!!
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 8:59 pm
Oh man! Talk about giving me an ulcer!!! Does my sweet little Alex get the gold star, or my favorite Zack!! Gah!! I love Alex and his one tooth, but I was sooooooo sad for Zack. I really want him to win something before it's over. I will be bitter if Taylor wins something and Zack doesn't.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 9:42 pm
No time to read the entire thread tonight, so forgive me if somebody else has already mentioned this. Best EVER reality television line - Guylan: "Both of my parents are elephant trainers, so I should be able to lead the alpaca." Sorry if that offends the elephant trainers out there, as I did not intend to, but how often are you going to hear that line in real life? I loved it.
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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 10:25 pm
Juju, that got my attention, too. How many kids can say that? I love little Alex, but I was shocked and disappointed that nobody thought to nominate Zach after all he has done. It was pitiful that he had to nominate himself while everyone else was nominating Alex and Migle, both from the blue district. Migle? Really? I would like to know why it always seems like all the kids come in nominating the same two people, as if they've been told beforehand to choose between only two names. It surprised me when the one boy said he keeps forgetting Zach's only ten. I hadn't realized Zach was only ten. He's more responsible than the other ten year olds. For some reason I kept thinking he was a little older than the others. Good for Sophia for getting the work done without a lot of drama. Maybe she'll get the big star. Isn't it funny that for almost 40 days they've been crying about wanting to go home, and now they're crying about having to go home?
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 10:42 pm
I wonder how these kids were changed by the experience. Do they have more appreciation for what their parents do (laundry, cooking, cleaning, working at the store or whatever) - or do they have big heads and REALLY think they are adults now I really really really hope that Zach wins a gold star too. He is such a sweetie. He genuinely looks happy for all of the kids who win it.
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Milosmom
Member
06-10-2006
| Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 6:22 am
Who was the kid who picked up the cow bone and carried it off saying "Pelvis has left the building!". That was SO funny.
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 8:19 am
I think it was Jared. I wish he won the gold star. But Alex is a cutie too. It is about time they gave the non athletic kids a star
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 8:27 am
If Sophia is a thirty year old in a 14 year old body, Zack is a 40 year old in a ten year old body. I too have to keep reminding myself this responsible and sensible and sensitive kid is only ten.
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