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Post by justkallie on Jul 2, 2014 21:39:38 GMT
I will join -people flamed me for a civics lesson in another thread when I named the Supreme Court justices - but to be honest with you, I think most Americans can name more Kardashians than Supreme Court justices, let alone senators, congressmen, etc.... which makes me sick!
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 2, 2014 21:40:26 GMT
I don't get who is watching that tripe, all I ever here is how much people hate them and don't understand why they are famous, yet there they are, so who is watching? I don't get the honey boo boo thing or duck dynasty either, but I do watch my fair amount of tripe, so I get why some people watch those shows. The kardashian phenomenon I will never understand.
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 2, 2014 21:57:05 GMT
While I am not a big fan I think they are very business savvy. As is the whole Duck Dynasty crew. They found a product that was cheap to produce, marketed the hell out of it and are riding the gravy train until it dries up. Jessica Simpson is another one who comes to mind. She has made millions selling shoes and losing weight. I doubt any of them are as silly or as hokey as they portray themselves in real life. Pretentious, self serving and lacking moral fiber? Possibly. Stupid and vapid. I'm not buying it.
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Post by winogirl on Jul 2, 2014 22:30:39 GMT
I totally agree OP. I can't stand the Whordashians and they haven't gotten a cent from me. I won't even buy People if one of them is anywhere on the cover.
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Post by bomo on Jul 2, 2014 22:33:10 GMT
You said it beautifully
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Post by junebugz on Jul 2, 2014 22:35:01 GMT
Could not agree more.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 22:35:33 GMT
I think she is absolutely disgusting and pathetic. I don't watch their show or buy anything of theirs.
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Post by 4evercrafty on Jul 2, 2014 22:40:48 GMT
I used to check People. com all the time, until I realized it was pretty much People: When the Kardashians are not available we feature some other people. And now I don´t go anymore. The bottom line for me was when the Top Story was: "Why do we love Kourtney´s overalls" I mean seriously. The overalls of a Kardashian are the top story.
Nope, can´t handle it anymore, can´t stand any of them from the youngest to the oldest.
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Post by tracylynn on Jul 2, 2014 23:09:20 GMT
I've never seen any of their shows. They're only famous because of her sex tape and who their Dad was. I feel bad for Rob and Bruce!
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Post by Goldynn on Jul 2, 2014 23:13:19 GMT
I used to check People. com all the time, until I realized it was pretty much People: When the Kardashians are not available we feature some other people. And now I don´t go anymore. The bottom line for me was when the Top Story was: "Why do we love Kourtney´s overalls" I mean seriously. The overalls of a Kardashian are the top story. Nope, can´t handle it anymore, can´t stand any of them from the youngest to the oldest. LOL! I bet Kim was upset that Kourtney's overalls got top billing!
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Post by mom23sweetpeas on Jul 2, 2014 23:18:58 GMT
I admit that i watch but i do so to figure how what makes them so famous- I have yet to figure it out! LOL
It is kind of like the Jon & Kate train wreck- I watched waiting for the train to derail- I knew it was doomed! Although sad to watch
I think the same about the Kardashians- their train is set to derail- just wondering what will cause it and how long it will take. So far i am surprised by their staying power. But the tides are slowly changing
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Post by melirez on Jul 2, 2014 23:26:14 GMT
I couldn't agree with you more. It is baffling why anyone in that family is famous. They certainly haven't earned it!
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Post by Goldynn on Jul 2, 2014 23:40:44 GMT
I think the same about the Kardashians- their train is set to derail- just wondering what will cause it and how long it will take. So far i am surprised by their staying power. But the tides are slowly changing This is what bothers me. I thought their train was going to derail a looooong time ago. I have no clue who is scrambling to see these people at public appearances and who is paying big bucks to have them there. It has seemed for years that everyone is done to death with them, yet they continue on and on and climb higher on the Forbes list. How is that possible? I'm worried they'll stay at the top for decades, ugh.
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Post by msbee on Jul 3, 2014 0:05:38 GMT
THANK YOU!!!! I refuse to watch anything, read anything or buy anything that has a reference to her. I, obviously, am not a fan! DITTO!!!!!!!!!
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Post by NicL on Jul 3, 2014 0:11:52 GMT
I totally agree with you. I am so sick of this sort of self absorbed, narcissistic reality TV. Can't wait for it all to be over.
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Post by gardengoddess on Jul 3, 2014 0:15:51 GMT
I've never understood being famous for being famous.
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Post by annabella on Jul 3, 2014 0:19:12 GMT
I love watching reality shows and used to watch the kardashians. Kim actually works very hard, she is always traveling somewhere to work. She's said many times on the show that she is a workaholic. Paris Hilton makes her money the same way, she got no inheritance. Kim pays a price for her fame - she can't go anywhere without the paparazzi standing 2 feet away from her and she's addicted to reading TMZ and her critics which does hurt her. In just watching the dynamics between the sisters, Kim's actually the boring one but I think the reason she always had a boyfriend was because she's very sweet. I do wonder if losing their father has affected their relationship with men. All 3 girls date assholes.
"The bulk of Kim's earnings come, not from endorsements or TV appearances, but sadly from appearances – that is showing up at a club, a store or restaurant opening, parties, or events."
I don't hate her, I see her as smart. She is capitalizing on her fame while she has it. She has a clothing line with Sears, various other endorsements - isn't that how Jessica Simpson became filthy rich? Jessica is now worth $100 Million due to her clothing/shoe/hair lines. Kim started off in a small condo and worked her way up to her own house. In the beginning all three girls worked their store together while Kim branched out as a stylist to Ray J.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 0:22:12 GMT
I too just dont get it. Getting paid for doing nothing. It is disgusting. I would not support/watch/buy ANYTHING that has to do with that clan of fame suckers.
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Post by Meri-Lyn on Jul 3, 2014 0:23:38 GMT
Jessica Simpson started out as a pop singer with a few hits and then acted in movies. She already had made money before she did the reality show/clothing line thing.
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Post by msbee on Jul 3, 2014 0:24:07 GMT
I refuse to watch or buy anything wth the K's, real housewives of anywhere, or anywhere shore.
Personally I wish I could block them all from ever showing up on my computer screen (facebook, various sites etc)
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Post by Kelpea on Jul 3, 2014 0:34:24 GMT
Your condescension could not have been more clear than this post. Wow! On a brighter note, I will go on record as saying that most likely the bigger fans of this most "interesting" (read: horrific, headline grabbing freaks) family appeals to the younger crowd. Hell, I can't even remember their names. I, like many many Americans, could not give a crap about them.
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Post by annabella on Jul 3, 2014 0:37:54 GMT
Jessica Simpson started out as a pop singer with a few hits and then acted in movies. She already had made money before she did the reality show/clothing line thing. No she's making the bulk of her money now from her enterprises. I googled for an accurate figure and found this "Her combined retail empire is expected to become the first celebrity brand to achieve over $1 billion in annual sales."
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Post by melanell on Jul 3, 2014 1:04:19 GMT
I agree, OP.
I have never seen one of their shows nor bought any of their products. The fact that I know as much about them as I do is testament to how thoroughly their names have saturated the media.
I see them everywhere, even though I never seek them out.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jul 3, 2014 1:16:09 GMT
I am not a fan. But I occasionally watch the show.
I think the cult of celebrity, is a bizarre thing. Where people make fortunes based on who they are not for what they have contributed, is a bizarre concept.
As for why they haven't imploded. I think as a family they pretty much stick together and look out for each other!
I would never give them a penny of my money!
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Post by Goldynn on Jul 3, 2014 1:26:01 GMT
Kim actually works very hard, she is always traveling somewhere to work. She's said many times on the show that she is a workaholic. In just watching the dynamics between the sisters, Kim's actually the boring one but I think the reason she always had a boyfriend was because she's very sweet. I don't hate her, I see her as smart. She is capitalizing on her fame while she has it. She has a clothing line with Sears, various other endorsements - isn't that how Jessica Simpson became filthy rich? Jessica is now worth $100 Million due to her clothing/shoe/hair lines. Kim started off in a small condo and worked her way up to her own house. In the beginning all three girls worked their store together while Kim branched out as a stylist to Ray J. Sweet? I wouldn't use that word to describe her. She's said awful things to both her sisters, thrown tantrums over them borrowing clothes, shoes, etc. called Rob lazy and a loser (apparently he didn't attend her wedding because she made fun of his weight), practically kicked her mom out of her own house to make room for Kanye and North, etc. My husband travels a few times each month for work. It involves long hours and presentations, not smiling and waving. I don't consider her to be hard working simply because she says she is and gets up every day and shows up somewhere. It isn't as if Kim sings, dances, or performs. She shows up. I think she's been lucky, and her mom can be credited for most of it, not her own doings. I doubt she ever makes calls or negotiates anything. She's been lucky. My point in the original post was that it's a shame earnings do not gauge true talent or skill, but I realize the definition of that is different for everyone.
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Post by Goldynn on Jul 3, 2014 1:27:44 GMT
I think the cult of celebrity, is a bizarre thing. Where people make fortunes based on who they are not for what they have contributed, is a bizarre concept. Well put!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 1:45:28 GMT
I wish she and her whole stupid family including her obnoxious husband would just GO AWAY! Please all of them, Scott Disick, too. Get out.
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Post by annabella on Jul 3, 2014 1:46:12 GMT
Sweet? I wouldn't use that word to describe her. She's said awful things to both her sisters, thrown tantrums over them borrowing clothes, shoes, etc. called Rob lazy and a loser (apparently he didn't attend her wedding because she made fun of his weight), practically kicked her mom out of her own house to make room for Kanye and North, etc. I remember the clothing episode a long time ago where Kourtney showed up to a restaurant with her purse without asking her. That would piss me off too. I'm not saying she's a nun and never complains. Where are you getting these Rob quotes from? The show out of her mouth or the tabloids? I haven't seen recent episodes. They are a family of teasing each a lot. Kim was living in her mom's home with her baby while she waited for her house to be built.
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Post by Goldynn on Jul 3, 2014 2:10:58 GMT
Sweet? I wouldn't use that word to describe her. She's said awful things to both her sisters, thrown tantrums over them borrowing clothes, shoes, etc. called Rob lazy and a loser (apparently he didn't attend her wedding because she made fun of his weight), practically kicked her mom out of her own house to make room for Kanye and North, etc. I remember the clothing episode a long time ago where Kourtney showed up to a restaurant with her purse without asking her. That would piss me off too. I'm not saying she's a nun and never complains. Where are you getting these Rob quotes from? The show out of her mouth or the tabloids? I haven't seen recent episodes. They are a family of teasing each a lot. Kim was living in her mom's home with her baby while she waited for her house to be built. What Rob quotes? She yelled at him and called him a loser and told him to get a job and stop living off his sisters in a very recent episode. They were having a family dinner. That's pretty vicious teasing. She has told her sisters that they're just jealous of her in several episodes. It's a fact that Rob didn't attend the wedding, and all the reports stated it was due to a fight with Kim, although I'm not positive what happened and I'm not going to waste my time looking for links. I think it's just as likely that he has a substance abuse problem. Did you watch that episode where she lives in Kris' house and yells at her mom to hush while she's on the phone, clear out her closet, etc. I know some of that is scripted, but none of it points to Kim being "sweet" IMO.
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Post by jackie on Jul 3, 2014 2:23:16 GMT
Not a fan of Kim or the Kardashians either. I'm also not convinced that Kim is a "workaholic". Just because she says she is and because she flies all over the place doesn't make it so. I don't think Kim knows what real work is. Same with Paris. She was not left without an inheritance; her inheritance was simply reduced. She still gets a TON of money from her family. Her "work" involves endorsing things. I mean if I could make millions that way, sure I'd take it. But I wouldn't pretend it was hard work. That's insulting to people who truly do work hard. I can still remember when Paris had to do community service for her drug arrest and how obnoxious she was about *gasp* having to wake up to do it. Tina Fey and the rest of the cast also talks about how terrible she was to work with on SNL This board is probably the first place I've seen someone claim Kim, or especially Paris, are workaholics.
ETA to add that text. I have no idea why it got cut off or if that was exactly what I was going to say, but I believe it was something like that.
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