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mysticweedmysticweed Posts: 3,710
edited July 2013 in A Moving Train
TLC is technically "the learning channel" but i'll just call it the lame channel
The decline of civilization that already is "here comes honey-boo-boo" is sent on a spiraling sleigh ride to hell with upcoming merchandise that includes the book "how to honey-boo-boo" the guide to redneckognizing the honey-boo-boo in you.
The only thing I see that makes sense is the Halloween costume

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Thompson clan set to release book, calendars and more merch in time for Season 2
"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" mom June Thompson and her family have inspired a new line of merchandise, including a complete guide on how to be like Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson. After a surprising breakout season last year, Mama June, Honey Boo and the rest of their eccentric family are returning for a second season Wednesday, July 17. To celebrate their return, a new line of products inspired by the Georgia clan is coming to stores this summer.

Thompson shared her excitement for the new venture in a statement: "We love our fans and are excited to bring things that we love to our viewer. Alana is a huge fan of fashion and all things girly. Fans are going to love the stuff that TLC will be putting on shelves." First out on July 9 will be a book titled "How to Honey Boo Boo: The Complete Guide on How to Redneckognize the Honey Boo Boo in You." Shortly after, fans of the series can purchase items including "Honey Boo Boo" calendars, posters, T-shirts and cellphone cases. They plan on expanding come 2014, with Halloween costumes, bobblehead dolls and jewelry.
fuck 'em if they can't take a joke

"what a long, strange trip it's been"
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  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    :shock: I've seen trailers for the show but have never watched that .....well you know :lol:
    are these people so blind that they can't see that TLC is making bank by dragging their family thru the mud making them look stupid ? :fp:

    Godfather.
  • mysticweedmysticweed Posts: 3,710
    Godfather. wrote:
    :shock: I've seen trailers for the show but have never watched that .....well you know :lol:
    are these people so blind that they can't see that TLC is making bank by dragging their family thru the mud making them look stupid ? :fp:

    Godfather.

    hi jeff :wave:

    i've only seen the ads as well but i do know she started out on toddlers in tiaras, another learning channel accomplishment
    yeah it's definitely all about the money
    you can probably get the same shit for about any show out there now
    except, of course, for the how to be like hbb book
    it's an epidemic
    fuck 'em if they can't take a joke

    "what a long, strange trip it's been"
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    I remember when that channel used to be...reputable.

    I rarely watch it anymore, and having just checked out some of their shows, it's no wonder.

    "I'm Pregnant and So is My Teen"?!

    I've caught a couple episodes of My Strange Addiction though - fascinating but difficult to watch.

    I wonder how huge the Boo Boo market is for those products. Not too large, I pray.
  • Kel VarnsenKel Varnsen Posts: 1,952
    mysticweed wrote:
    it's an epidemic

    I don't know, there has always been trash on TV, it's just now there are more channels.
  • mysticweedmysticweed Posts: 3,710
    Kel Varnsen wrote:
    mysticweed wrote:
    it's an epidemic

    I don't know, there has always been trash on TV, it's just now there are more channels.

    touche'

    but at least at one time you could see history on the history channel
    documentaries on national geographic and discovery
    now your odds are slim at best to see either
    hell there's about a 50/50 chance of catching the weather on the fucking weather channel
    fuck 'em if they can't take a joke

    "what a long, strange trip it's been"
  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,529
    mysticweed wrote:
    Kel Varnsen wrote:
    mysticweed wrote:
    it's an epidemic

    I don't know, there has always been trash on TV, it's just now there are more channels.

    hell there's about a 50/50 chance of catching the weather on the fucking weather channel

    this one drives me insane. I swear every time I turn on the Weather Channel it's a stupid show, unless there is a tornado, hurricane, or snow storm.
  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    mysticweed wrote:
    TLC is technically "the learning channel" but i'll just call it the lame channel
    The decline of civilization that already is "here comes honey-boo-boo" is sent on a spiraling sleigh ride to hell with upcoming merchandise that includes the book "how to honey-boo-boo" the guide to redneckognizing the honey-boo-boo in you.
    The only thing I see that makes sense is the Halloween costume

    http://social.entertainment.msn.com/tv/ ... e-near-you

    Thompson clan set to release book, calendars and more merch in time for Season 2
    "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" mom June Thompson and her family have inspired a new line of merchandise, including a complete guide on how to be like Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson. After a surprising breakout season last year, Mama June, Honey Boo and the rest of their eccentric family are returning for a second season Wednesday, July 17. To celebrate their return, a new line of products inspired by the Georgia clan is coming to stores this summer.

    Thompson shared her excitement for the new venture in a statement: "We love our fans and are excited to bring things that we love to our viewer. Alana is a huge fan of fashion and all things girly. Fans are going to love the stuff that TLC will be putting on shelves." First out on July 9 will be a book titled "How to Honey Boo Boo: The Complete Guide on How to Redneckognize the Honey Boo Boo in You." Shortly after, fans of the series can purchase items including "Honey Boo Boo" calendars, posters, T-shirts and cellphone cases. They plan on expanding come 2014, with Halloween costumes, bobblehead dolls and jewelry.
    ...
    I'm authorizing the NSA to gather data on people who watch 'Honey Boo-Boo'... and giving clearance for drone strikes on those people.
    It'll make for a better America in the long run... trust me.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,055
    Do not adjust your screen. Uncle Ed will take care of it for you.

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  • LosientoLosiento Posts: 282
    Cosmo wrote:
    mysticweed wrote:
    TLC is technically "the learning channel" but i'll just call it the lame channel
    The decline of civilization that already is "here comes honey-boo-boo" is sent on a spiraling sleigh ride to hell with upcoming merchandise that includes the book "how to honey-boo-boo" the guide to redneckognizing the honey-boo-boo in you.
    The only thing I see that makes sense is the Halloween costume

    http://social.entertainment.msn.com/tv/ ... e-near-you

    Thompson clan set to release book, calendars and more merch in time for Season 2
    "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" mom June Thompson and her family have inspired a new line of merchandise, including a complete guide on how to be like Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson. After a surprising breakout season last year, Mama June, Honey Boo and the rest of their eccentric family are returning for a second season Wednesday, July 17. To celebrate their return, a new line of products inspired by the Georgia clan is coming to stores this summer.

    Thompson shared her excitement for the new venture in a statement: "We love our fans and are excited to bring things that we love to our viewer. Alana is a huge fan of fashion and all things girly. Fans are going to love the stuff that TLC will be putting on shelves." First out on July 9 will be a book titled "How to Honey Boo Boo: The Complete Guide on How to Redneckognize the Honey Boo Boo in You." Shortly after, fans of the series can purchase items including "Honey Boo Boo" calendars, posters, T-shirts and cellphone cases. They plan on expanding come 2014, with Halloween costumes, bobblehead dolls and jewelry.
    ...
    I'm authorizing the NSA to gather data on people who watch 'Honey Boo-Boo'... and giving clearance for drone strikes on those people.
    It'll make for a better America in the long run... trust me.
    WOW! Now this is something we can all find common ground on. :fp:
  • Kel VarnsenKel Varnsen Posts: 1,952
    Cosmo wrote:
    mysticweed wrote:
    TLC is technically "the learning channel" but i'll just call it the lame channel
    The decline of civilization that already is "here comes honey-boo-boo" is sent on a spiraling sleigh ride to hell with upcoming merchandise that includes the book "how to honey-boo-boo" the guide to redneckognizing the honey-boo-boo in you.
    The only thing I see that makes sense is the Halloween costume

    http://social.entertainment.msn.com/tv/ ... e-near-you

    Thompson clan set to release book, calendars and more merch in time for Season 2
    "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" mom June Thompson and her family have inspired a new line of merchandise, including a complete guide on how to be like Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson. After a surprising breakout season last year, Mama June, Honey Boo and the rest of their eccentric family are returning for a second season Wednesday, July 17. To celebrate their return, a new line of products inspired by the Georgia clan is coming to stores this summer.

    Thompson shared her excitement for the new venture in a statement: "We love our fans and are excited to bring things that we love to our viewer. Alana is a huge fan of fashion and all things girly. Fans are going to love the stuff that TLC will be putting on shelves." First out on July 9 will be a book titled "How to Honey Boo Boo: The Complete Guide on How to Redneckognize the Honey Boo Boo in You." Shortly after, fans of the series can purchase items including "Honey Boo Boo" calendars, posters, T-shirts and cellphone cases. They plan on expanding come 2014, with Halloween costumes, bobblehead dolls and jewelry.
    ...
    I'm authorizing the NSA to gather data on people who watch 'Honey Boo-Boo'... and giving clearance for drone strikes on those people.
    It'll make for a better America in the long run... trust me.

    But really is Honey Boo Boo any worse than the crap shows they had on in the past. I mean back in the old days there were people being stupid on shows like candid camera, Let's make a deal and The Gong Show. And those shows were on in a time when there were only a handful of tv channels (which kind of makes it worse).
  • LosientoLosiento Posts: 282
    Really? Learning Channel? IDK the dumming down of America? Maybe the market stats say the brains of Americans currently watching cable channels have the capacity of ingesting such garbage?
  • backseatLover12backseatLover12 Posts: 2,312
    Kel Varnsen wrote:
    Cosmo wrote:
    mysticweed wrote:
    TLC is technically "the learning channel" but i'll just call it the lame channel
    The decline of civilization that already is "here comes honey-boo-boo" is sent on a spiraling sleigh ride to hell with upcoming merchandise that includes the book "how to honey-boo-boo" the guide to redneckognizing the honey-boo-boo in you.
    The only thing I see that makes sense is the Halloween costume

    http://social.entertainment.msn.com/tv/ ... e-near-you

    Thompson clan set to release book, calendars and more merch in time for Season 2
    "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" mom June Thompson and her family have inspired a new line of merchandise, including a complete guide on how to be like Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson. After a surprising breakout season last year, Mama June, Honey Boo and the rest of their eccentric family are returning for a second season Wednesday, July 17. To celebrate their return, a new line of products inspired by the Georgia clan is coming to stores this summer.

    Thompson shared her excitement for the new venture in a statement: "We love our fans and are excited to bring things that we love to our viewer. Alana is a huge fan of fashion and all things girly. Fans are going to love the stuff that TLC will be putting on shelves." First out on July 9 will be a book titled "How to Honey Boo Boo: The Complete Guide on How to Redneckognize the Honey Boo Boo in You." Shortly after, fans of the series can purchase items including "Honey Boo Boo" calendars, posters, T-shirts and cellphone cases. They plan on expanding come 2014, with Halloween costumes, bobblehead dolls and jewelry.
    ...
    I'm authorizing the NSA to gather data on people who watch 'Honey Boo-Boo'... and giving clearance for drone strikes on those people.
    It'll make for a better America in the long run... trust me.

    But really is Honey Boo Boo any worse than the crap shows they had on in the past. I mean back in the old days there were people being stupid on shows like candid camera, Let's make a deal and The Gong Show. And those shows were on in a time when there were only a handful of tv channels (which kind of makes it worse).

    Hey now, The Gong Show was quality entertainment. :lol:

    I'm not sure what the discussion is really about. How bad tv has become? Reality television at its worst? Is this really a quality discussion? Kill your television, everyone, that's the real solution here.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,055
    Isn't Reality TV sort of an oxymoron?
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303
    yeah cable tv networks are a joke these days.

    ax men on the history channel? come on...

    having this crap on the learning channel is very similar to "the bible" miniseries being on the HISTORY channel... :fp:
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    backseatLover12 wrote:
    Hey now, The Gong Show was quality entertainment. :lol:

    I'm not sure what the discussion is really about. How bad tv has become? Reality television at its worst? Is this really a quality discussion? Kill your television, everyone, that's the real solution here.
    Um...I loved the Gong Show - had a little crush on Chuck Barris too :mrgreen:

    It seems the lowest common denominator has become the norm, at least for some - whether creating or consuming it.

    I mean really, this shit wouldn't be around were there not a market for it.

    That said, there IS some worthwhile TV out there; just need to find it amidst the Kardashians and Boo Boo's and pregnant teenagers.
  • MotoDCMotoDC Posts: 947
    gimmesometruth27 wrote:
    yeah cable tv networks are a joke these days.

    ax men on the history channel? come on...

    having this crap on the learning channel is very similar to "the bible" miniseries being on the HISTORY channel... :fp:
    Had to go there. Cue Byrnzie with an Israel tangent and Polaris with a corporate greed controlling the gov't tangent and the triumvirate will be complete.

    :lol:
  • MotoDCMotoDC Posts: 947
    "Honey boo boo" and "Look My Teenager Is Pregnant -- LOL RITE?" or whatever they're called are worse than the older shows like Gong and Candid b/c it feels like (or IS) exploiting our kids. If adults want to make fools of themselves, so be it (though I'd rather we celebrate greatness rather than idiocy), but it seems like we're glamorizing generally negative things that kids might emulate.
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    MotoDC wrote:
    "Honey boo boo" and "Look My Teenager Is Pregnant -- LOL RITE?" or whatever they're called are worse than the older shows like Gong and Candid b/c it feels like (or IS) exploiting our kids. If adults want to make fools of themselves, so be it (though I'd rather we celebrate greatness rather than idiocy), but it seems like we're glamorizing generally negative things that kids might emulate.
    That last part, hell yeah - though I'm not sure who is actually responsible for glamorizing it.

    I saw something on the news yesterday morning about a new Miley Cyrus video - where she's basically taking it from behind and above and below - which is fine, do whatever you want in your own life - but why on camera? Someone actually came up with the concept, I assume it was reviewed and OK'd, lil Miley gave eager thumbs up.

    It wasn't even sexy, and I was kind of embarrassed for her, that she thinks this idiotic imagery is what it takes - neither talent nor actual music one can listen to without the (needed?) distraction of young women half-dressed and air-fucking.
  • MotoDCMotoDC Posts: 947
    hedonist wrote:
    MotoDC wrote:
    "Honey boo boo" and "Look My Teenager Is Pregnant -- LOL RITE?" or whatever they're called are worse than the older shows like Gong and Candid b/c it feels like (or IS) exploiting our kids. If adults want to make fools of themselves, so be it (though I'd rather we celebrate greatness rather than idiocy), but it seems like we're glamorizing generally negative things that kids might emulate.
    That last part, hell yeah - though I'm not sure who is actually responsible for glamorizing it.

    I saw something on the news yesterday morning about a new Miley Cyrus video - where she's basically taking it from behind and above and below - which is fine, do whatever you want in your own life - but why on camera? Someone actually came up with the concept, I assume it was reviewed and OK'd, lil Miley gave eager thumbs up.

    It wasn't even sexy, and I was kind of embarrassed for her, that she thinks this idiotic imagery is what it takes - neither talent nor actual music one can listen to without the (needed?) distraction of young women half-dressed and air-fucking.
    I feel like every teen star (particularly the female ones) go through this phase. They're trying to break free from the cutesy pre-teen image they have and feel like they have to do it overnight. The only way to do it overnight is of course to do it dramatically and, frankly, to overdo it.

    I often wonder about stars like Beyonce. Established, talented, legit voice, could fill a stadium playing the ukulele and humming (wait, who are we talking about again? nvm.), but still dresses more scantily on stage than my wife does in the bedroom on our anniversary. Does she just enjoy it? Does she feel like she has to do it to maintain her image and fame? Is her production team pressuring her into it?
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    MotoDC wrote:
    I feel like every teen star (particularly the female ones) go through this phase. They're trying to break free from the cutesy pre-teen image they have and feel like they have to do it overnight. The only way to do it overnight is of course to do it dramatically and, frankly, to overdo it.

    I often wonder about stars like Beyonce. Established, talented, legit voice, could fill a stadium playing the ukulele and humming (wait, who are we talking about again? nvm.), but still dresses more scantily on stage than my wife does in the bedroom on our anniversary. Does she just enjoy it? Does she feel like she has to do it to maintain her image and fame? Is her production team pressuring her into it?
    Possibly off-topic (though also possibly related), but your comments about Beyonce - with which I agree; why is it necessary? Can't talent and a splash of charisma stand on their own without smoke and mirrors and literally lowering oneself? - got me thinking about the lengths many women go to to appear attractive, relevant, young, etc.

    There's a Pantene commercial with Courtney Cox that's been running a lot here lately. I don't know what the fuck she did to her upper lip but she just looks weird now. What is the point and why can't people just live and age gracefully, naturally?

    It's all become so...odd.
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,958
    Saw a trailer where there is a 400 pound woman with bugs living under her rotten toenails and I decided to pass on Here Comes Honey Boo-Boo. :|
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 Posts: 23,303
    rival. wrote:
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    :lol::lol::lol:
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    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • LosientoLosiento Posts: 282
    I'm doing a Honey Boo Boo update. So apparently for the opener of their 2nd season running, TLC marketing masters have come up with a twist on the ol' scratch and sniff.

    So.

    They are calling it "Watch and Sniff. Hmmmmm. Sniffing your way through a season opener?. However, my first thought was why would you want to scratch and sniff a sticker that smells like dirty ass?
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,958
    Losiento wrote:
    I'm doing a Honey Boo Boo update. So apparently for the opener of their 2nd season running, TLC marketing masters have come up with a twist on the ol' scratch and sniff.

    So.

    They are calling it "Watch and Sniff. Hmmmmm. Sniffing your way through a season opener?. However, my first thought was why would you want to scratch and sniff a sticker that smells like dirty ass?
    I dunno... one of my favorite scratch n sniff stickers used to be Death. You know, the one with the skeleton? Smelled like a dead body or old human bones or something? It didn't smell good, but it was more interesting than cherry. There was also one that smelled like bats. :P .... Of course, Death and bats probably smell a lot better than dirty hick ass. :? Yeah, I think I'd pass. :sick:
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • mysticweedmysticweed Posts: 3,710
    Losiento wrote:
    I'm doing a Honey Boo Boo update. So apparently for the opener of their 2nd season running, TLC marketing masters have come up with a twist on the ol' scratch and sniff.

    So.

    They are calling it "Watch and Sniff. Hmmmmm. Sniffing your way through a season opener?. However, my first thought was why would you want to scratch and sniff a sticker that smells like dirty ass?

    i know
    i've seen the commercials
    there's a special card and everything
    i cannot imagine what they're sniffing
    fuck 'em if they can't take a joke

    "what a long, strange trip it's been"
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