Like The Empire… Kate Strikes Back

By on October 5, 2009 in Uncategorized

Well, well, well.  Much like the Russian Matryoshka dolls that fit inside of each other, it seems like another set of gloves comes off after each bout of Jon and Kate Gosselin.  Just days after Jon appeared on Larry King Live and shared his plan to halt production of their reality TV show, including an admission of his salary from TLC, Kate appeared on the Today show and spilled the beans on Jon’s latest slip up…. emptying their joint bank account.

The clip below may bring about a mix of emotions for you, depending on which way you lean in the ever growing saga.  Check it out:

First, the comical.

Kate mentions that she had earlier set aside $100,000 so that she could buy food for her kids.  Now I know that they have stepped up a few notches on the socioeconomic ladder, but with that kind of money, she could feed those kids surf and turf  through the rest of Obama’s term!  Or at least as long as it takes for this story to die down in the media.  (On a side note, its funny how people comment on their desire for this story to go away, but keep clicking, commenting, and tuning in to media outlets that report on it.  It’s interesting to enough people.  It’s probably time to get over it.)

Next, the perplexing.

Kate expressed outrage and disappointment in Jon’s behavior, while admitting to the very same behavior earlier, saying:

At some point, I removed it (the money) to keep it safe on the suggestion of my lawyer.

What?!?!?!  Didn’t she just say that she was upset with him for doing the same thing?  Why did she take it upon herself to make decisions for the family financially and not see anything wrong with that?  I understand that she has had A LOT of difficulty reaching Jon for answers to financial questions, but can she really be that upset at something she has set the precedent for?

Finally, the saddening.

Really, the common thread from this interview to Jon’s is that these two people rarely talk anymore.  I don’t think that can be overstated here.  Both of them are making HUGE decisions without an understanding of the other’s thoughts, feelings, or goals.

It’s like you dribbling a ball down a basketball court, having your opponent take the ball from you, kick it over the basket, and raise his hands in victory.  He/she may look like an idiot to you, but by the roar of many in the crowd (along with the dumfounded look on the faces of others), its obvious that not everyone is playing the same game.

Kate’s statement about being the bearer of “truth” and “reality” still shows a sense of “perception arrogance” on her part.  We are all guilty of it, but her repeated chorus of “This is not my opinion, this is the truth” makes compromise impossible.  Just because she (or Jon, or anyone else for that matter) sees something a certain way, does not make that “truth”.

It does appear that the kids love the show and are devastated by the threat of it’s stoppage.  Again, we can only attempt to judge what we can perceive.  What have you noticed about the kids interaction with the camera and crew of the “Jon and Kate Plus 8″ show?

Is this media circus the only way Jon and Kate are communicating with each other?  Through third parties?  Not everyone can reach out to Meredith Vieira in order to communicate to/about their estranged spouse.  Nor Larry King.  Perhaps that is a good thing for the rest of us.

What is it going to take to get these two people in a room and have some meaningful, honest, respectful communication?  What is going to happen next?

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  • http://and.theylivedhappilyeverafter.com Suzanne

    You know to me the absolute saddest thing about this whole situation is that they were once very very happy. I do believe it was the spotlight that tore them apart. I just finished reading her book “Multiple Blessings” (I’m a sucker for an infertility story) and they were just so happy. She paints this beautiful picture of how they met, their courtship, their struggles, and their joy over these blessings given to them.

    The whole situation just stinks.

  • Kim Parsons

    I just read an article that said that Kate set aside the $100,000 because Jon had taken much more than that from the joint bank account just 2 days before the divorce was filed. Since that time, Kate has also returned $50,000 of that to Jon. Kate pays their bills out of the joint account – not just food but all the bills, including some with Jon’s name on them (such as the house). So he’s also screwing himself by not leaving her any money.

    As someone who’s been in the position where their husband was seeing another woman and spending money on her (and other things I deemed inappropriate), I can totally understand where she’s coming from. I’m not saying she’s right or wrong. I’m just saying I can understand her thoughts and feelings right now. It’s really tough to be in her position. It’s one of those things where you can judge her, but unless your spouse cheats on you and leaves you for another woman (or man), you won’t truly understand the thought process that accompanies this saga. Very sad…

  • http://www.zacparsons.com Zac

    @Suzanne – Absolutely! Whether it was the spotlight that tore them apart or not, I’m not sure. If it was just a case of personal issues between them being brought to light, then maybe it was better now than later.

    I truly have hope for them working it out. Trust me, redemption is still possible!

  • http://and.theylivedhappilyeverafter.com Suzanne

    Zac- I think the tremendous weight kids but especially multiples bring into a marriage could have broken them. Except for the fact that they were really past the “hard” stuff. So their marriage had made it through the thick of it before TLC got their hands on it.

    Also, I think TLC did a shoddy job of portraying Jon on that show. And I’m sure that takes a beating on ones self esteem. I think that Kate has always had a major controlling personality, but from what I read, she was like that from the beginning. So it isn’t like a new Kate has emerged (though I do believe she is becoming a bit of a diva). But TLC really just made Jon out to be a little b&tch if you know what I mean.

    Kim – I’m not going to air my dirty laundry here, but yes I do get where Kim is coming from. And I understand her hurt and sadness. Do I think she’s doing any good by going on national television and talking $$? Absolutely not. Let’s face it, $100K at this point in my life would be peachy. And really she has the ability to make a good living for herself as an RN, but she’d actually have to go back to work. Her marriage issues suck hardcore. Her money issues? I’m not crying a river for her. :)

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