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Judyg8or
Member
08-07-2007
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 3:00 am
LOL Eeyore!! No I didn't mean you!! I meant the actual lil Donkey Anjay can get the longest look on his face sometimes....
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 5:17 am
Taylor <57>...did you hear the mean comments she made about some of the kids appearence? I bet she has a stage mom. She kept saying she was a BQ and BQ's dont do that.....I am sure her mom has said that to her I would love to see if the parents are interviewed. Any other sites discussing this show that might have more info on her parents?
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 5:27 am
Pamy, Buddytv has interviewed a few of the parents. http://www.buddytv.com/articles/kid-nation/the-parents-of-kid-nation-spea-12524.aspx
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 5:55 am
I was concerned when Taylor said she wished the pigs would die. That seemed like radical thinking to me. She seems to think she has to yell to be heard. I was proud of DK when he stood up for Taylor at the end when the kids ganged up on her. He deserved the star.
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Christina
Member
08-07-2005
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 6:30 am
I am just surprised that Taylor isnt doing what she needs to do to get that Gold Star. That should be incentive for her to be "Queen" for the day. She has lots to make up for, what a terrible attitude. Hope she figures it out soon. Maybe when she sees herself, it may hit home.
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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 8:04 am
My gosh If when Taylor watches this show she doesn't see herself the way we all see her I pity her when she is a teen! Maybe this show will be a wake up call for her! It seems so far on the show she is either to stubborn to back down from her bad behavior or really doesn't care! So lets hope that watching it after gives her a life adjustment!
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Y2krazy
Member
09-17-2002
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 8:39 am
From what I have observed on the show, Taylor has been raised with a sense of entitlement. She seems to think her job is Beauty Queen and that she is doing enough by being pretty and clean and bossing others. I don't know if she'll ever learn differently.....I've known others with that sense of entitlement and it continues their whole lives.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 8:54 am
With so many "reality stars" appearing on more than one show, I have the perfect next show for our Miss Taylor. If she isn't a prime candidate for Nanny Jo, nobody is. It appears she has experience in being defiant and obstinate, cause it sure came easily to her last night. Seems if she wasn't used to someone trying to get her to behave (while still getting away with it anyway), it would have taken her aback a little when the kids confronted her. I can so perfectly envision a "Mr. and Mrs. Oleson" scenario (from Little House on the Prairie). Darling Daughter is the Perfect Princess who can do no wrong in the eyes of her mother, while poor henpecked Mr. Oleson wishes with all his heart he could enforce discipline, often tries, but ultimately fails the minute Nellie calls "Motthherrrrr!" I know, I know, we aren't supposed to assume how someone is in real life, or what their home life is like. I'm not assuming anything, just saying it wouldn't surprise me a bit if that was how things are. The only thing I didn't like about DK standing up for her at the meeting is, I think his rant was more about the other kids all taking on a pack mentality with her; while I feel like she took it as his validation of her behavior.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 9:00 am
Interesting, isn't it, that this show is really a microscopic view of our adult world....don't we all know people like these kids? Ones who "buck up" and act maturely and responsibly, those who have that sense of entitlement, those who are followers, those who are leaders, etc. I'm sure we all know a "Taylor" or two as well. Somehow everyone always seems to function, to some degree; sometimes by virtue of the group or one-on-one interaction. My 3 youngest children (ages 7, 11 and 15) watch this show and ALL of them dislike Taylor immensely and want her off the show. We were so waiting for her to raise her hand to go home!!!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 9:21 am
Nelly Olson! That's perfect. 
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Woofy
Member
08-09-2001
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 9:26 am
i bet that Taylor becomes the major arch for the show. At some point she'll have an epiphany, have an emotional breakdown, start working hard, safe timmy when he falls in he hole and Lassie wimps out, and be the final kid to receive the gold star (worth its weight in cash!) I also predicted that by age 30 she'll be President of her local chapter of the Assistance League.
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Snoopsmom
Member
02-19-2003
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 9:34 am
Here's a link to an interesting local news story about Laurel, who is from Medford, MA. Couple of interesting points - taping was started at the end of March and ended in May. Also, parents received phone calls from crew members with updates on their child and messages from the child every 3 days. http://www.wickedlocal.com/medford/fun/entertainment/x857472070
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 9:46 am
I can always tell that Laurel is from North of Boston by her accent (I myself am from south of Boston)
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 9:50 am
I know I will be very frustrated if Taylor has some sort of epiphany and receives the gold star. There are many kids out there who have been working from day 1 and are a contant help. Taylor has not only refused to help, but she has brought the town down. A turn around in behavior should nt merit her receiving the star over those who have been a constant for the town...
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 9:53 am
For those that were concerned Greg wouldn't work post Gold Star, you can all rest assured. To me, it was never a question because he has worked hard from the very day they all arrived there. Go Greg! I'm behind you & have been from the beginning even despite your outburst!
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 10:07 am
as far as Taylor goes, I think that people should start ignoring her and maybe she will start to work when she doesn't receive it. She seems to thrive on getting the attention
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Stacey718995
Member
07-06-2007
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 10:08 am
I have a hard time participating in this thread. I love talking about all of these shows, but it is hard for me to knock kids. I can say this, I guarantee you that they are foreshadowing all over the place that Taylor will get gold star season finale
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 10:23 am
Poor Taylor. I mean, how many other 10 year olds have the satisfaction of hearing "You'll never work in this town again!!" at such a young age??
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 10:24 am
I kept waiting for someone to tell her to "Deal with it" I do feel a little sorry for her as I've said before. This is a little girl, she's not even close to fully baked. I am not sure that the other kids getting in some retaliation is the best way to teach her a better way. Awhile back someone posted that the show will probably show her having some big epiphany and by the last show they will all be hugging and loving and will have all the answers to all the problems in society. Not sure thats good enough to justify the backlash she is getting from the public. At the end of the day she is a spoiled little girl with a lot of growing to do. If that makes her horrific enough to be dispised then we need to rethink our priorities. ETA Stacey ITA. I said it before but I think because this show involves children.. the producers have a responsibility to edit it differently than survivor, amazing race, etc. If they cannot create an interesting show without creating heroes and villians then remove it from the air. JMHO
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 10:51 am
So, they're supposed to edit out Taylor's bad behavior? Or not show it? Only show us peace and harmony. What is the point then? Like AuntiMike said, this show really is a view of the different personalities, the leaders, the followers, those who think they are entitled, those who try to help others. I want to see it, warts and all.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 10:52 am
And I agree Bonbonlover -- if Taylor gets a gold star over all of the other kids who have been working hard since day 1 I will not be happy about it. There are so many others more deserving.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 10:55 am
I agree. I don't despise Taylor, she's just a little girl, but I don't want to babysit her either,lol.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 10:56 am
I believe in there is "tricky" editing in all rality shows but at the end of the day no kind of tricky editing can make Taylor look as bad as she seems to be. There are people/kids that are just not very likable and she's one of them. I am sure if you ask ay of the kids she goes to school with they'd say yup thats out Taylor....watrs and all.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 11:42 am
quote:i bet that Taylor becomes the major arch for the show. At some point she'll have an epiphany, have an emotional breakdown, start working hard, safe timmy when he falls in he hole and Lassie wimps out, and be the final kid to receive the gold star (worth its weight in cash!) I also predicted that by age 30 she'll be President of her local chapter of the Assistance League.
My sentiments exactly. And what is the Assistance League?
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