Superficial Appearance by Anonymous
Intriguing point raised in a recent offline discussion:Would the Duggar show, wondered a co-worker, be so popular, and would the mainstream population be so tolerant of their views, even given the recent very sobering Baby Josie "story arc," if the family members were less attractive? Michelle, he mused, is a very pretty lady, and her daughters are growing up to be very pretty girls, some of them absolutely stunning. The boys are at least on the reasonably handsome side of the fence, and the children are all cute enough to pack off to a modeling agency tomorrow. Even Paw Duggar, the venerable JimBob, while he makes what most would concede to be some deplorable hairstyle choices, would not win an Ugliest Man on TV prize. But what if they looked like just your average run-of-the-mill rural family who, even if only as a result of having virtually no skills in the cosmetic arts or their application, little or no knowledge in the grooming customs du jour, and limited access to all that creams and potions and salons and electric hair appliances that make it possible for so many run-of-the-mill families, rural and otherwise, to make themselves look attractive. What if, as a result of all that, they all looked like stereotypes of unsophisticated "fundamentalist," with lots of visible complexion blemishes, lank, flat, dirty-looking hair, with the occasional absent tooth here and there - and the present ones unlovely, bespeaking a lack of orthodontia and whitening products, if they had beady little eyes and ratlike Snopesian features, most of them significantly overweight, with a couple bordering on morbidly obese? What would we say about them then, about the whole story of Josie, and how Michelle and JimBob intended to continue right on ceaselessly reproducing? Would we enjoy watching them in large enough numbers that a network would be able to get and keep sponsors?
By anonymous
By anonymous
Sun, May 9, Josie Comes Home, 8 PM, Special
After four months of uncertainty and challenges, Josie Brooklyn is finally released from the hospital and reunited with the rest of the Duggar family. Watch as Jim Bob, Michelle, and Josie's 18 siblings prepare for this emotional homecoming.
60 minutes
60 minutes
What Do You Think The Future Holds?
Does anyone genuinely worry about these kids, especially the daughters, from a perspective of odds being against ALL 19 kids growing into adulthood in complete lockstep with their parents' ideology. I seriously wonder what others predict will happen if/when some of the Duggar kids go off on a completely different tangent, i.e., a less fundamentalist approach to life, one that may even include things JB&M consider on the fringes of 'sinful', like not wanting children of their own or at least being publically very pro-birth control. What if some of the kids end up facing divorce (it happens even to those of us with the highest and most committed intentions)or decide to live on their own before marriage and even (gasp!) wear normal clothing and have a diverse group of friends?
I know the rhetoric is that JB&M will accept and love their children even if they don't follow in a straight line, but, seriously, what do you think will REALLY transpire if/when some of the kids are not clones of their parents and their parental ideology?
From Anonymous
I know the rhetoric is that JB&M will accept and love their children even if they don't follow in a straight line, but, seriously, what do you think will REALLY transpire if/when some of the kids are not clones of their parents and their parental ideology?
From Anonymous
Tues, May 4, Duggar Heavy Metal
The Duggars love heavy metal...no, not the music! Watch as the family visits Stone County Ironworks to learn about the art of blacksmithing, listen to authentic bluegrass music, and make their own ironworking project.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Free Discussion April 2010
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Tues, April 27, Duggar Mountain Way
The Duggars plan a day trip to Pinnacle Mountain complete with hiking, camouflage demonstration, and a picnic. But will the family ruin their appetites when the Pinnacle Mountain Tour Guides ask them to become members of the "I Ate a Bug Club?"
30 minutes
30 minutes
Tues, April 20, Josie Duggar's First Shoes
With Josie still in the hospital, the Duggars keep finding ways to welcome her to the family. Watch as Anna and Cousin Amy take a knitting class and make Josie her first pair of shoes - baby booties!
30 minutes
30 minutes
Tues, April 13, 2010, Josie Duggar Meets the Bates
The Bates are back! Gil and Kelly, and their 17 children, travel to Little Rock to see the Duggars and meet little Josie. And, while in the capital city, the families visit a new church for a whole new experience.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Josie Went Home Earlier Today
People has the story, of course. Josie went home to the rental house weighing 4 pounds and 9 ounces. It will be an episode on Sunday, May 9.
Tues, April 6, 2010, Josie Duggar Sisterhood
The Duggars spend the day out and about in Arkansas' capital city including a trip to the Discovery Museum. And, when Michelle and Jim Bob get sick, Jana and Jill visit their littlest sister, Josie, and hold her for the very first time.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Free Discussion March 2010
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Tues, March 30, 2010, Duggars and DJs
The Duggars are always willing to help a good cause and there's no better cause than giving back to the hospital that is taking good care of little Josie. Watch as the Duggars participate in a fund-raising radiothon at Arkansas Children?s Hospital.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Tues, March 23, 2010, Duggars in the Driver's Seat
It's all about cars for the Duggars! Joseph and Josiah travel back to Springdale with the TV crew to do some work on the house. While there, the Duggar boys help Josh and Anna at the car lot as Anna sells her first car.
Tues, March 16, 2010, Driving Miss Duggar
It's a road trip for the oldest Duggar girls! Jana, Jill, Jessa, and Jinger head back to their house in Springdale to button up some loose ends at home. During their trip they squeeze in a visit with Josh, Anna, and their niece, Mackynzie.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Tues, March 9, 2010, Josie Duggar's First Hug
The Duggars adjust to life in Little Rock getting back to their school work. The kids explain how they deal with homeschooling while away from home. And, watch the emotional moment when Michelle is able to hold little Josie for the first time.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Tues, March 2, 2010, Duggars Underwater
The Duggars are under water taking a trip to see the USS Razorback submarine. Meanwhile back home, John David and Joseph are left to fix a major water leak at one of Jim Bob's rental properties and progress continues for the newest Duggar, Josie.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Free Discussion February 2010
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Tues, February 23, 2010, Duggars Dig In
The Duggars are getting back into their routine after their move but it isn't complete without a trip to the grocery store to buy for the family of 21. Watch Josie reach an important milestone in her growth and Jim Bob and the oldest girls give blood.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Tracking the Viewers
There has been interest in seeing the trend of number of viewers for the Duggars. If I keep getting the numbers, I'll try to maintain the list.
2011
February 14 1.028 million
January 31 1.708 million
January 24 1.616 million
2010
November 30 1.520 million
November 23 0.902 million
November 21 no data
November 16 1.558 million
November 14 2.142 million
November 9 1.262 million
November 2 1.328 million
October 26 1.233 million
October 19 1.278 million
October 12 1.283 million
October 5 1.307 million
September 28 1.180 million
September 21 1.323 million
September 14 1.699 million
September 7 1.402 million
August 31 1.594 million
2011
February 14 1.028 million
January 31 1.708 million
January 24 1.616 million
2010
November 30 1.520 million
November 23 0.902 million
November 21 no data
November 16 1.558 million
November 14 2.142 million
November 9 1.262 million
November 2 1.328 million
October 26 1.233 million
October 19 1.278 million
October 12 1.283 million
October 5 1.307 million
September 28 1.180 million
September 21 1.323 million
September 14 1.699 million
September 7 1.402 million
August 31 1.594 million
Tues, February 16, 2010, Duggars Movin' Out
The Duggar family is on the move to Little Rock, AR, to be closer to Josie, who remains in the neonatal intensive care unit. But with Jim Bob and Michelle busy with Josie, Grandma Duggar is left to set up the new home and watch over the little kids.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Tues, February 9, 2010, Duggars Fly South
It's time to check in with Josh, Anna, and the first GrandDuggar, Mackynzie. The couple packs up baby for her first trip to visit Anna's family in Florida. They also make a special stop to reminisce about how they started their family.
30 minutes
30 minutes
Different Approach
Since the arguments and rudeness to other posters continues, we'll be having a new approach for awhile. All parts of arguments that I see will be removed back to and including the comment that started it (the beginning of the argument). Unfair? Perhaps, but I've used this technique on other blogs and it has proven effective. Please remember you may may state your own opinion and state it as an opinion, but telling others that they are wrong, calling them out by name, rehashing and rehashing, are not progressing the discussion.
No more J'chelles and other nicknames, please. Their real names are just fine and are not derogatory.
No more J'chelles and other nicknames, please. Their real names are just fine and are not derogatory.
Tues, February 2, 2010, Josie Duggar's First Christmas
The Duggars have already received an early Christmas present - the nineteenth Duggar, Josie. We'll track her progress and watch as the Duggars recount Christmases past. See what it's like to celebrate with (and buy for) over 20 immediate family members!
30 minutes
30 minutes
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