COULD THEY BE ANY MORE WRONG?!?!?

Quotes from tonight that prompt me to wonder if these kids had frontier-microwaved cocoa for breakfast or crack: 

 

Emilie:  "Nobody's the coolest kid here.  We're all equal." (See my post about lies parents tell their nerdy/wimpy kids) Also notable, her later quote:  "Trust me, I'll pick up my game."

 

Michael:  "Does anyone else think the gold star will significantly increase their sex appeal?" (shudder)

 

Guylan:  "I wear my bandana in a really cool way."  (Okay--I made this one up)

 

Zach:  "The Yellow District.  They're just a bunch of girls.  Including Colton..." (WATCH IT)

 

Greg:  "Laurel didn't trade any of her teammembers.  She has THE strongest team!"  (Ummm...didn't they lose approx EVERY showdown until the last one?)

 

Nathan:  "The red boys' bunk is kind of dusty."  (Ummm...you are in the middle of the desert.)

 

Shout-outs: 

1.  Alex's mini-breakdown.  When Alex gets pissed you know something is wrong. 

2.  Jared's emotional jail cell scene (note the pimp cane reappearance).

3.  Loved it every time Mike owned Guylan. 

 

Fashionable Kid Nation Parent Alert

Of course I am talking about Kennedy's mom. Pink cardigan, pink hair bow (in the classic Minnie Mouse style) and pearls. Also, her phone has some kind of hanging decorative charm that I think is a cross. Her adornments make me want to move to the south.

Oh and since they are going to mix up the teams anyway, here is what I think they should look like:

UPPER CLASS: Greg, Blaine, Sophia, Michael, Alex, Jared, DK, Laurel, Campbell, Pharoah.
MERCHANTS: Kennedy, Divad, Savannah, Mallory, Hunter, Leila, Migle, Markelle, Morgan, Natasha
COOKS: Colton, Brett, Emilie, Eric, Gianna, Jasmine, Madison, Maggie, Randi, Sophie
LOWER CLASS: Zach, Olivia, Kelsey, Mike, Anjay, Nathan, Guylan, Taylor

Not Feeling Creative, So....

...I'm going to reference something not of my own originality. The CBS message board for Kid Nation is amazing. Check out this link:

http://boards.cbs.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=300&nav=messages&webtag=cbskidmb&tid=3

In this one thread alone I detected the following:

1. Someone (prob a child molester) trying to pick up someone (prob a child). ("Hey, it was really interesting to read your bio. I love this show to. Maybe we can talk more together about different things becasue you seem like a very interesting person.. read my bio, just so you know i'm not crazy or anything like that!!!" in response to "I'm hoping this show will last for several, several season. I want to be watching new episodes when I'm 100 years old! Go Kid Nation! I'm addicted to the show!") CALL THE FEDS!

2. Insightful social criticism. ("I don't like the idea that the upperclass gets payed more than everyone else on the show but everyone else is doing more work")

3. Creatively-spelled insults aimed at apparently no one in particular. ("LIER LIER LIER THE SHOW IS KICK BUTT!!!")

4. And so much more. Check it out! (Or I may call you a LIER for no reason!)

Living the Poor

Hi Kelsey, where do you like to go on vacation?
When it's the summer time, I love kicking off my shoes and relax at the beach.

Oh, and where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself as a girl ready to graduate from the college of UPenn Wharton School, ready to lead a successful life, and get a loving and caring family.

Loving and caring families are expensive- how will you buy one?
I want to become a financial advisor at Wall Street, earning a lot of money.

I see you value money.
If I could switch places with one person, it would be a poor girl or boy around my age because I would love to see them finally live a good life full of advantages, while I would be living the poor.

Ok, one last question, what is your favorite movie?
Barbershop

Don't Laugh At Her

The positive reception to Olivia's stand-up routine is evidence of the fact that kids will laugh at anything. My sister teaches second grade and she tells me this ALL THE TIME. Now I believe her.

Side note: I have a new entry for my "a man needs..." tally. This week, Campbell told us that "without sugar, you couldn't live". This totally counts. I try and listen for these pronouncements re: BCity necessities, but if anyone heard any others, PLEASE let me know. Sometimes I am too distracted by Alex jumping up and down or something.

Reason #47 Why There Should Be A Kid Nation DVD (With Deleted Scenes)

According to this photo, Mike sang in the talent show. Jana also tells me that Nathan sang Greensleeves. Why did CBS deny the television audience these talents? I don't think it's because the editors didn't want to show kids who performed badly (b/c mini Billy Joel was definitely not good) so what is with this censorship? Oh, the reason I care is that I need more evidence to properly determine just what Nathan's deal is. Greensleeves probably means it is less-likely that he has OCD and more likely that it is just a case of homeschoolitis. Why does CBS deny me the ability to make a proper diagnosis??

update: I just realized that Jana meant that there is actual video of Nathan singing on the CBS website. And of all the kids. I am definitely going to watch all of these at some point and I am seriously upset that I have a lot of work to do.

SOPHIA IS THE BEST

Jana is insane. The other half of this blog (ie, ME!!!) supports Sophia. Sure, she is going a little loopy from being stuck in BCity with a bunch of 8 year olds, some biscuits, and a lot of rats, but it is still undeniable that she is awesome. She doesn't fall for the producers' stupid stunts like the religious fervor (p.s. Laurel sang amazing grace a few weeks too late to participate in the Holy Wars) or the excitement about the lamer prizes or basically most of the manipulative tactics these producers use. As one of the older kids, she already kind of has her adult personality, and it's not that bad. I do think she reminds me of some of the people we went to school with, who take everything in life a little too seriously (Mer and I came up with specific names. I'll email you) but whatever, I still like her. Sophia for the win. Back me up here people!

Dancing Machine

My posts have been a little negative lately.  From now on I focus on the positive things about BC--which are plentiful.  I've always expected great things from Campbell (see my 10/18 post).  Well, last night he started to deliver!  Not only did he chew gum like he was being paid buffalo nickels for it (which in a way, I guess he was), but he did it with pizzazz!  He danced all around while chewing and the boy's got moves!  I wish there was a clip of this, but I can't find one. :( 

Poser-Alert

Something's been bugging me for a while.  Sophia has you all brainwashed into thinking she is awesome.  Well, I've got news for you:  SOPHIA IS A POSER.  She wants people to think she is unique and all hippy-reincarnate, but she tries too hard.  And before I continue, let me say to you, anonymous, I'm sure she's a perfectly good kid, intelligent, ballsy, blah blah blah.  But she is a poser.  Oh, let me lay down in the street and pretend I'm dying of boredom (see below), but when everyone else starts doing it, I'm out of here, peace.  I know another way to get her out of the street--give Colton a couple of root beers and hand him a cart. 

I also think is was slightly evil to:  (i) Attempt to dash Morgan's conception of God a few episodes back and (ii) continually say she disapproved of the job the council was doing when she really only disapproved of Taylor.  All in all, I think she let that gold star go straight to her head.  Poser. 

Jared Appreciation Day

I really don't blame the editors for including Jared as part of every subplot in this episode. Best kid!

Jared Highlights
- The matter-of-fact way in which he said "You know what, I wasn't the worst"
- He explained the cause of the dark ages
- Henry V!
- This quote re: GregandBlaine in dresses: "It takes a lot of talent to get up on stage and not show your fruit of the looms"
- The lollypop pimp cane's reappearance (and the vest!)
- The clip of him saying he was mad they didn't get the reward (this is a highlight b/c of the fact that they chose to show him here, even though he didn't say anything particularly hilarious, even though he was already in this episode 10x).

BONUS: Alex Highlights
- Talking about BCity's Paris and Nicole, and saying he didn't know what that means!
- The 18 random shots of him in a crowd (they showed him constantly!)
- His sunglasses
- His pep talk to Savannah and how he told her she is a contribution to Bonanza City. Cutest kid.

OK, fine, here are some other non Jared/Alex highlights
- Markelle's jaunty cap
- Kentucky Dinner (roadkill?)
- Colton's new mowhawk
- Campbell's bird calls (dedicated to his bird!!)

Also, did you guys notice how the producers used quarters instead of buffalo nickels in the gum ball challenge? Was this to make sure that no one pocketed a buffalo nickel?? First the padlocked ballot boxes and now this. NO TRUST!