Little People Big World - 11/9 - Texting 123

[HoosierFan]

What were they thinking giving a 12 year old a phone and not having a texting plan on it? Especially after seeing him walk around all day with it.

And how on earth would 8000 texts cost $2800? Aren't they 0.20 each even without a plan?

How about Matt and Amy, they sure are growing apart.

[JFriday]

What were they thinking giving a 12 year old a phone and not having a texting plan on it? Especially after seeing him walk around all day with it.

And how on earth would 8000 texts cost $2800? Aren't they 0.20 each even without a plan?

How about Matt and Amy, they sure are growing apart.

How do you have ATT without the family unlimited texting for 20 or 30 bucks. I call BS on the $2700.00 bill. I like Matt's solution, lets make him clean his room.

I've noticed Amy really being irritated with Matt this year. She has the look of "why am I married to this idiot". He is totally clueless about it.

[YCantAngieRead]

I was flabbergasted that they didn't punish him more. If I'd have cost my parents that much money, you'd better believe I'd be working it off, and working hard.

[Timber]

These shows are edited to create mini-dramas, particularly with the "Jon and Kate" debacle and its ensuing publicity. Notice how each episode is neatly tied up at the end: Jacob misuses texting and has his phone removed, Zach is an incompetent soccer coach and at the end of the episode is characterized as an inspiring leader, Matt is falling apart but in the end can ski like a pro.

I enjoy the show but it is what it is.

-=Tim=-

[HoosierFan]

I agree there was a lot of editing involved, because at least 5-6 weeks must have gone by in order for him to do all his texting and receive a bill.

[CraigK]

How do you have ATT without the family unlimited texting for 20 or 30 bucks. I call BS on the $2700.00 bill. I like Matt's solution, lets make him clean his room.


I'm sure with the mention of AT&T in the episode the texting fees were comped.

Fred Meyer is hightlighed enough in the shopping clips that I bet their groceries are free. :)

[RonDawg]

How do you have ATT without the family unlimited texting for 20 or 30 bucks. I call BS on the $2700.00 bill.

I haven't seen the episode (in fact haven't watched it since Matt's DUI arrest) but I suspect the bill was more than just for texting. He probably went way over his free minutes and probably downloaded a ton of ringtones and possibly music too.

I like Matt's solution, lets make him clean his room.

That's another thing. Has anybody ever seen that house when it doesn't look like a tornado struck Oregon?

Most women I know are anywhere from slightly embarrassed to outright mortified if they have guests over and their house doesn't look like it came out of Sunset Magazine. And yet Amy is allowing her house to be broadcast this way around the world as if it was an episode of "Hoarders."

I've noticed Amy really being irritated with Matt this year. She has the look of "why am I married to this idiot". He is totally clueless about it.

I originally enjoyed the show because, at first, I found Matt and Amy to be inspirational in the way they found ways to overcome their difficulties in life.

One of the reasons I've stopped watching the show is because I got tired of Matt's gigantic chip on his shoulder. He's almost blaming the rest of the world for his condition.

If the show can just focus on Amy and the kids I'll consider watching it again. But I think the show's producers are intentionally focusing on Matt's anger management issues in order to boost ratings.

[MarkofT]

One of the reasons I've stopped watching the show is because I got tired of Matt's gigantic chip on his shoulder. He's almost blaming the rest of the world for his condition.

If the show can just focus on Amy and the kids I'll consider watching it again. But I think the show's producers are intentionally focusing on Matt's anger management issues in order to boost ratings.What show are you watching? I see none of this occurring.

[Jayjoans]

This show turned to crap when the bucks started rolling in from the product placements, the speaking engagements and the Roloffs becoming producers. At first it was a interesting look into the lives and family of a couple of dwarfs and how they dealt with life being little. Now it is a completely different show, just a revenue stream.

They parent their children terribly and teach the wrong lessons. It isn't surprising that Matt and Amy are being driven further apart, there is too much "stuff" in their lives now and the kids aren't as dependent on Mom and Dad as they once were. The show about the Caribbean vacation was hard to watch, the division caused within that family for a stupid comped cruise on a sailboat was madness.

They need to get off TV if they want to save any chance at being a normal family.

[bareyb]

I'll admit I've never watched the show, but after reading the comments in this thread, I may just have to give it a look. :D

[YCantAngieRead]

I usually don't watch it, but it is a good one to have on in the background when you're doing something else.

[bareyb]

I usually don't watch it, but it is a good one to have on in the background when you're doing something else.

EXACTLY! It's the perfect type of show for when I'm surfing on the laptop or journaling. If I miss a detail or two, it really isn't going to make it any harder to follow the main plot. J&K + 8 is another good show for those mornings when I'm catching up on my posting and answering my email. :p

[JFriday]

What show are you watching? I see none of this occurring.

I agree, I don't think he has a chip on his shoulder. I think he's a narcissist, no matter what he makes things about him. Molly's castle episode was a perfect example, she didn't really care but he made a big deal about finishing a castle he started for her 10 years ago. He tried to make it about her but never listened to a word she said.

[RonDawg]

What show are you watching? I see none of this occurring.

It seems like as the show has gone on (at least up until the time I stopped watching), he seems to have an attitude that the whole world needs to revolve around him now. So perhaps "narcissist" would be a better fit, but it seems like his temper had been coming out a lot more often too, particularly when he doesn't get his way.

Perhaps "Napoleon Syndrome" would be a better term.

[MarkofT]

I think he is getting more pushback to his ideas then he used to. All of his ideas before just had some neutral feedback. Now the kids are getting older, forming opinions and expressing them. Amy is staying her course but he is kind of going wild with the extra income due to the show and completing the ambitious projects he had started but wasn't able to finish and start new and even more ambitious projects.

And no matter what he says, he is building pretty much everything for himself. It's a little bit of trying to grab his missing childhood and a little bit of making his mark in the world.

[Timber]

They're going to ride this cash cow home, extract every little bit of milk they can from it and then go on and live their lives.

Don't forget the cameras are around all the time this is being played out, its not like its a surprise to them. ;)

-=Tim=-

[gilmoregirls102]

I haven't watched the show in awhile, but I was just out at Roloff farms and met Amy... she is really sweet and very sincere. She looks everyone in the eye and makes sure she gives you her full attention when she talks to you.

I also see them around town. Zach was hanging out with his friends outside of the McDonald's by our house.

I know the show gets edited a ton (which is why I stopped watching) but they are a really sweet, kind and REAL family... but look like they might be getting caught up in the whole "marketing" their name/ family and show. When we went out to the farm, they charge for parking, for tours and they have a big souvenir shop with shirts, key chains, and just about anything they can stick their name on.

I hope Matt and Amy can figure it out.

[Timber]

I haven't watched the show in awhile, but I was just out at Roloff farms and met Amy... she is really sweet and very sincere. She looks everyone in the eye and makes sure she gives you her full attention when she talks to you.

I also see them around town. Zach was hanging out with his friends outside of the McDonald's by our house.

I know the show gets edited a ton (which is why I stopped watching) but they are a really sweet, kind and REAL family... but look like they might be getting caught up in the whole "marketing" their name/ family and show. When we went out to the farm, they charge for parking, for tours and they have a big souvenir shop with shirts, key chains, and just about anything they can stick their name on.

I hope Matt and Amy can figure it out.

+1 on all of this however I doubt that Matt and Amy have any real issues, I'm suspecting just more manufactured drama.

-=Tim=-

[ThreeSoFar'sBro]

It seems like as the show has gone on, he seems to have an attitude that the whole world needs to revolve around him now. So perhaps "narcissist" would be a better fit, but it seems like his temper had been coming out a lot more often too, particularly when he doesn't get his way.

Perhaps "Napoleon Syndrome" would be a better term.

How can you comment on what the show is like recently, when in your previous post, you state the following: "I haven't seen the episode (in fact haven't watched it since Matt's DUI arrest) ..."

[RonDawg]

How can you comment on what the show is like recently, when in your previous post, you state the following: "I haven't seen the episode (in fact haven't watched it since Matt's DUI arrest) ..."

So I'm not allowed to comment on it at all, just because I choose to keep myself out of the loop?

I made it very clear that my opinions are of old shows. For all I know Amy now only allows camera crews into her home while it is spotless, and that Matt has stopped being self-centered. But some of the responses here seem to make me think nothing has changed since I stopped watching the show.

[JFriday]

Actually the house doesn't seem as messy as it was.

[ThreeSoFar'sBro]

So I'm not allowed to comment on it at all, just because I choose to keep myself out of the loop?

I made it very clear that my opinions are of old shows. For all I know Amy now only allows camera crews into her home while it is spotless, and that Matt has stopped being self-centered. But some of the responses here seem to make me think nothing has changed since I stopped watching the show.

What I didn't understand is how you're commenting on recent shows. You stated, "It seems like as the show has gone on, ..." MarkofT asked what show you were watching. I'm pointing out that you haven't been watching. In an earlier post, you were clear in that you haven't watched recently. However, that post didn't state that, and in fact made it appear you were currently watching.

[RonDawg]

In an earlier post, you were clear in that you haven't watched recently. However, that post didn't state that, and in fact made it appear you were currently watching.

Which means you took my post out of context.

[7thton]

I am too noticing a lot of fighting between Matt and Amy. Regarding the recent Virgin Islands vacation, I don't think Amy handled it very well, with telling the kids they had to make their own decision as to whether or not they should go. She knew good and well that Matt really wanted the kids to come and she undermined him by telling the kids (Zack and Molly) that they had to make their own decision. If she would have told Zack and Molly that they should go...that it meant a lot to Matt...I feel that they would have gone. Granted, it seems that Matt screwed up by booking the vacation when Amy had a commitment....but the details regarding that were never really reveled during the ep. At any rate, I feel she was "getting back" at Matt by telling the kids it was OK not to go. She was being passive when she knew all she had to say to Zack was that she wouldn't be mad if he went.

[JFriday]

There is obviously conflict with Zach and his dad. I don't think he would have gone. He was upset his dad bailed on most of their family vacation the previous summer. I'm sure Molly was convinced by Zach to stay though.

[ThreeSoFar'sBro]

Which means you took my post out of context.

Ummm.........nope.

[RonDawg]

Ummm.........nope.

I still think you did.

But I added further clarification just for you.

[YCantAngieRead]

Is the episode where they're on vacation that aired tonight new? I have something I want to say about it, but I don't want to start a new thread if it's old.