Wellfleet October 4, 2015 Share October 4, 2015 Hmm. I wonder if TLC is one of the Duggars' "financial partners" mentioned in the Duggar official FB post cited above? Because I wouldn't be at all surprised if somehow JB has inserted himself and Duggar Family Enterprises (or whatever his business entity is called) into the deal with TLC for the Jill/Jessa VSE's. Yes, Jill and Jessa are adults. And their husbands are also going to be featured in those episodes. But this is Duggarworld we're talking about here, where JimBob is the Decider in Charge of Everything, and certainly the Chief Financial Officer. Personally I would be BETTING on the fact that Boob has himself firmly-planted into the TLC-Jill-Jessa deal. No question in my mind. He feels it's his right as a father. He'd believe this if Jill and Jessa were in their 40s or 50s too. Plus his SILs are two very easy-to-lead sheep and VERY unlikely to speak up. He's playing both the Respect-your-elders and Been-there-before-boys-I-can-handle-this-for-you cards with them, I'm sure. 5 Link to comment
ms.o October 4, 2015 Share October 4, 2015 Someone sent pickles a copy of the e-vite. It was a potluck. https://m.facebook.com/269181913180625/photos/pb.269181913180625.-2207520000.1444000500./807849385980539/?type=3&source=54&refid=17 Link to comment
Churchhoney October 4, 2015 Share October 4, 2015 They gave three days notice. How considerate. 2 Link to comment
JoanArc October 4, 2015 Share October 4, 2015 I don't think there will be enough legit sponsors for the specials so well get PBS style commercials asking for support at the breaks. A big phone bank of howlers in the back ground taking donations and giving out tote bags, while Jim Bob and Michelle warble about the huge contribution their show makes to the world. 11 Link to comment
BitterApple October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Lol, how unbelievably tacky is it to host a party for your donors and ask them to bring the food?! I have never heard of anything so gauche in my entire life. 22 Link to comment
ms.o October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 (edited) Well hell they've probably spent all the donated money on plane tickets. Those cant be cheap Edited October 5, 2015 by ms.o 4 Link to comment
Ljohnson1987 October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 No gifts? Dill loves asking for money. I bet the going away party was just for the show. Dill isn't doing much in the mission field. Shouldn't Jill be announcing blessing 2.0 soon? 4 Link to comment
Churchhoney October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 (edited) "No gifts, please. Your presence -- plus the free meal you're bringing us and the money you've donated -- is enough." Edited October 5, 2015 by Churchhoney 17 Link to comment
Churchhoney October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Even though they only gave people three day's notice, it doesn't bode well for Jill and Jessa's VSEs that so few people showed up to their party. And 50% of those people were blood relatives under the age of 18. Yes. One of the nicest things I've ever seen. 4 Link to comment
MyPeopleAreNordic October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 What is it with the Duggars and not providing food for their guests?!?!?!? It is not prohibitively expensive to cater a buffet meal for 100 or so people, especially when you're worth millions of dollars. The Duggars characterized this little gathering on their FB page as a 'thank you!' event for their financial partners. Er, more like,"Thanks for donating your hard-earned money to our fake mission. Now, please, if you could further bless us with some finger sandwiches, that would be awesome -- totally!" Lol, how unbelievably tacky is it to host a party for your donors and ask them to bring the food?! I have never heard of anything so gauche in my entire life.Right? These people blow my mind. "We are having a get-together to thank all of our donors/supporters before we return to the mission field. Oh, yeah, donors...you'll need to bring the food." Unbelievable. I think they just wanted to be the center of attention and get a free meal (and leftovers to take to the Duggar compound). The invitation should have read: "Hey donors, We know you gave money to make our missioncation possible, but would you mind coming to a hall at our church and showering us with praise & attention as well as bringing us & our eleventy-million siblings/in-laws dinner?" 10 Link to comment
MyPeopleAreNordic October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 No gifts, please. Just checks. And a casserole or finger food. 2 Link to comment
bigskygirl October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Did someone bring tater tot casserole? Link to comment
MyPeopleAreNordic October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 (edited) Have you ever heard that saying "act like you've been somewhere"? I hear parents and grandparents (especially grandparents) tell kids that all of the time where I live. The Duggars (including the Dillards) are the personification of people who do not act like they've ever been out of their homes. They have no clue how to behave or what is expected of them in social situations. Most children would know a party like this should have food provided by the couple doing the "thanking" of supporters. Just like most children would know that weddings are usually not followed by ice cream in a parking lot, but rather by some sort of meal or at least chairs for guests to sit in while they eat cake and drink punch. I don't give them a pass because of how sheltered they are. The male in-laws (especially Derrick) were not raised as sheltered as the Duggars. Michelle and JimBob were not raised in the cult. Josh and Anna lived in DC on their own. The Duggars have also been exposed to plenty due to TLC, TLC-sponsored field trips, promotions, book signings, etc. These people have been somewhere. I'm sure now that the shine is off people are starting to expect that they act like it. Act like you've been somewhere, Duggars! Edited October 5, 2015 by MyPeopleAreNordic 16 Link to comment
Churchhoney October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Right? These people blow my mind. "We are having a get-together to thank all of our donors/supporters before we return to the mission field. Oh, yeah, donors...you'll need to bring the food." Unbelievable. I think they just wanted to be the center of attention and get a free meal (and leftovers to take to the Duggar compound). The invitation should have read: "Hey donors, We know you gave money to make our missioncation possible, but would you mind coming to a hall at our church and showering us with praise & attention as well as bringing us & our eleventy-million siblings/in-laws dinner?" Jim Bob has taught them well. Have you ever heard that saying "act like you've been somewhere"? I hear parents and grandparents (especially grandparents) tell kids that all of the time. The Duggars (including the Dillards) are the personification of people who do not act like they've ever been out of their homes. They have no clue how to behave or what is expected of them in social situations. Most children would know a party like this should have food provided by the couple doing the "thanking" of supporters. Just like most children would know that weddings are usually not followed by ice cream in a parking lot, but rather by some sort of meal or at least chairs for guests to sit in while they eat cake and drink punch. I don't give them a pass because of how sheltered they are. The male in-laws (especially Derrick) were not raised as sheltered as the Duggars. The Duggars have also been exposed to plenty due to TLC, TLC-sponsored field trips, promotions, book signings, etc. These people have been somewhere. I'm sure now that the shine is off people are starting to expect that they act like it. They have been somewhere. But they have not been paying attention. Seriously, once again showing the influence of the world's most arrogant ignoramus, Jim Bob, they never ever look to other people for examples of how one might behave, I'll bet. They simply hold themselves up as the standard of best behavior, period. No matter what the situation. 9 Link to comment
Wellfleet October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 (edited) Someone sent pickles a copy of the e-vite. It was a potluck. https://m.facebook.com/269181913180625/photos/pb.269181913180625.-2207520000.1444000500./807849385980539/?type=3&source=54&refid=17 OMG, these people are Beyond Belief. Have the Duggars ever popped for a REAL social gathering themselves? I'd use the word party but well, it is the Duggars, after all. The word for today, kids, is hospitality. The Apple dictionary defines it as the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors or strangers. Honestly, I have to say, on the Civilized Meter, I think Boob might be the Missing Link. What a knuckle-dragging Neanderthal... They gave three days notice. I bet Josh designed the invite - straight off the Apple e-mail system. Canned background and everything... Edited October 5, 2015 by Wellfleet 4 Link to comment
Wellfleet October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 "Financial Partners" sounds like a money making venture. Not a ministry. I'm sure they borrowed the terminology from TLC or other businesses with which Boob is familiar. I could see him listing TLC as a financial partner of his own on financial applications, paperwork, taxes, etc. 4 Link to comment
CofCinci October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 OMG, these people are Beyond Belief. Have the Duggars ever popped for a REAL social gathering themselves? I'd use the word party but well, it is the Duggars, after all. The word for today, kids, is hospitality. The Apple dictionary defines it as the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors or strangers. Honestly, I have to say, on the Civilized Meter, I think Boob might be the Missing Link. What a knuckle-dragging Neanderthal... I bet Josh designed the invite - straight off the Apple e-mail system. Canned background and everything... Josh isn't going to be allowed around a computer for a long, long time. He'd be lucky to be able to use one of these: 15 Link to comment
Wellfleet October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Josh isn't going to be allowed around a computer for a long, long time. He'd be lucky to be able to use one of these: Oy, this is quite true. If he stays with Mommy and Daddy at least... 2 Link to comment
Sew Sumi October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 I just love that they felt the need to defensively stress how brief their time in the U.S. had been in their invitation. If they left today, that's FOUR WEEKS! They have spent, what, about 8 total weeks "overseas?" I'm calling bull to the shit on this one! 14 Link to comment
Liz Tudor October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 I've seen better food tables at office birthday parties. And half of the time, you don't even like the person whose birthday it is. That reminds me of a great Jim Gaffigan bit, on how cake brings everyone together: Coworker 1: It's Bob's birthday. Coworker 2: I can't stand that guy. Coworker 1: There's cake in the breakroom. Coworker 2: Well, I should probably swing by, just to say hi... 15 Link to comment
JoanArc October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 (edited) Just wait till the media adds up the days they've been in the U.S. Vs the days they've been in El Salvador. It'll be a very slanted ratio. Edit: media. Darn you autocorrect! Edited October 5, 2015 by JoanArc 3 Link to comment
Churchhoney October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Just wait till the ,Edina adds up the days they've been in the U.S. Vs the days they've been in El Salvador. It'll be a very slated ratio. Well, El Salvador is a much smaller country. 3 Link to comment
latetotheparty October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Your presence is enough = We need this room to look full for filming 14 Link to comment
Sew Sumi October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Right? Invite your DONORS to a dinnertime fete, but tell them to BRING FOOD. Stay classy, Dullards. 9 Link to comment
Joe Jitsu913 October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 OMG, these people are Beyond Belief. Have the Duggars ever popped for a REAL social gathering themselves? I'd use the word party but well, it is the Duggars, after all. The word for today, kids, is hospitality. The Apple dictionary defines it as the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors or strangers. Honestly, I have to say, on the Civilized Meter, I think Boob might be the Missing Link. What a knuckle-dragging Neanderthal... Well, Jim Bob does have some simian looking features. 2 Link to comment
ChocolateAddict October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Nothing screams classy like "Thanks for the money, now please bring us food". 11 Link to comment
JoanArc October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Jeez. I hope the media picks up on this. I know People won't since they're back to rooting for the Duggars, but come on! They just went to SDC in June, too. Bring your own food, then fundy Disneyland? Maybe then converted the log flume operator, or something. 2 Link to comment
Sew Sumi October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Your donation dollars at work, y'all! 2 Link to comment
Defrauder October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Why do they need a going away party? No gifts please we're trying to not look greedy but at least bring your own food. We'd like to thank you for your support at this meet and greet and be sure to spread the word on how others can donate. We have a big family so bring as much food as you can we've run out of donuts. And just noticed the garbage can next to the food table. No class is right. 5 Link to comment
Churchhoney October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Per Pickles and Hairspray, Derick and Jill spent the day at Silver Dollar City. How long after a going away party is one actually obligated to go away? I don't know, but I think that I'm going to start demanding a going-away party every time I plan to leave the house. That seems to be a thing these days. 14 Link to comment
JenCarroll October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Have you ever heard that saying "act like you've been somewhere"? I hear parents and grandparents (especially grandparents) tell kids that all of the time where I live. My grandmother would have said, "Were these people raised by wolves?" She was accustomed to large family events taking place in hotels or catering halls, or in people's homes. Aaaand now I'm trying to picture my grandmother, born to Russian-Jewish immigrants in New Jersey in the 1890's, making conversation with, say, Jim Bob. Oy. 9 Link to comment
JoanArc October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 http://www.inquisitr.com/2471622/jill-duggar-and-derick-dillard-kept-certain-mission-trip-donors-from-farewell-party-asked-for-free-food/ They left out the SDC stuff, but I'm glad Jilly gets called to the carpet more often. 3 Link to comment
CofCinci October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 I'm half-tempted to become a high roller donor ($25!) and see what kind of invitation I'd receive. 1 Link to comment
Purpose to defraud October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 I'm half-tempted to become a high roller donor ($25!) and see what kind of invitation I'd receive. Jill will name one of the babies she delivers after you. 2 Link to comment
Ljohnson1987 October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Jill and Derick need to stop acting like they're royalty, and doing some great thing for the people overseas. They're not overseas enough to do anything. 4 Link to comment
JoanArc October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Jill will name one of the babies she delivers after you. $50 gets Derick for half an hour, no questions asked. 6 Link to comment
bigskygirl October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 They are delighted to see you as long as you bring them food and tell them how great they are. *rolling eyes* Link to comment
BitterApple October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 I've seen better food tables at office birthday parties. And half of the time, you don't even like the person whose birthday it is. Right?! That is the most pathetic display I've ever seen. It looked like there was barely anything to eat. 2 Link to comment
Churchhoney October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 (edited) Right?! That is the most pathetic display I've ever seen. It looked like there was barely anything to eat. Yeah, but if I were one of the donors, I don't think I'd have been cooking up a storm, either. I have to wonder how many of the people who went are also becoming a little bit disgruntled with all this fundraising and just wanted to see what was up with it. ... Plus -- maybe they feared it would be the usual "feed the Duggars" event. And it was. Edited October 5, 2015 by Churchhoney 6 Link to comment
JenCarroll October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Right?! That is the most pathetic display I've ever seen. It looked like there was barely anything to eat. Not a problem; they just don't feed the kids. Then there's plenty. 6 Link to comment
Zella October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 (edited) Nothing screams classy like "Thanks for the money, now please bring us food". I had a former college roommate, who I usually liked, who did this at her wedding reception. She was explaining her reception ideas to me--potluck where she doesn't provide anything because she couldn't afford it--and I pointed out that it was really tacky to do that, especially since she was already getting gifts. I also suggested that maybe she should just pick a wedding time where she could get away with serving cake (or maybe wait until she and hubby were a little more mature and financially stable), but she told me this was a "church tradition." I was hoping enough friends would tell her that it was tacky that she would reconsider, but when I finally got her invitation, she not only had the potluck requirement on there, but it also included a list of all of her and his food allergies and preferences. So you had to bring a dish that did not contain shellfish, dairy, eggs, nuts, alcohol, wheat, and several other ingredients. It eliminated pretty much any food item most people would bring to a potluck. I refused to go but wondered what the spread ended up looking like. She did mention to me the turnout ended up being spotty. Now I am imagining the reception as being pretty similar to Jill and Derrick's "going away but not going away" party. I don't think many people are motivated to go when you don't have the decency to act like a host and the ones who do go aren't very motivated to cook for you. I don't think the Duggars realize the difference between hosting an appreciation party and other people actually throwing a going-away party for you. Does anybody know off-hand how many people were invited to this party? Because the attendance does look pretty sparse. Edited October 5, 2015 by Zella 10 Link to comment
Churchhoney October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 (edited) Does anybody know off-hand how many people were invited to this party? Because the attendance does look pretty sparse. I'm hoping all their donors are in that room! And on your ex-roommate's reception plans. Yeesh. ... I guess the church potluck for funerals has now completely slipped over into weddings. Somebody in my family did this, with full church participation, and it seemed outrageous to me. ... Plus, they went on a cabin-camping honeymoon and had so much (good) wedding food left over that they could take it along and not spend a dime on food for the whole honeymoon. And, like the Dillards, they're almost certainly way better off than most of the people who brought them food (who'd also given presents, of course). I thought they were an annoying aberration, but guess not. Edited October 5, 2015 by Churchhoney 5 Link to comment
Zella October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 I'm hoping all their donors are in that room! LOL Me too! Link to comment
BitterApple October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Not a problem; they just don't feed the kids. Then there's plenty. So true. Wasn't it at Jill's wedding where the Littles were doing a TH and said they hadn't eaten anything but cake? I mean, damn, no one thought to bring a cooler full of sandwiches so the kids weren't overdosing on sugar? Given how anemic Jordan and Josie look it wouldn't surprise me if they got the short end of the stick in terms of the food rations. 2 Link to comment
JoanArc October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 If the Dillard were a different kind of people this would've been a Tupperware/Mary Kay type party where the guests HAVE to buy something. 4 Link to comment
Quilt Fairy October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 Since when did "donor" = "financial partner"? It's not like they're announcing a merger of HP with Dell or buying a majority position in Citibank. Everything they write just seems so off. PTL. 5 Link to comment
CofCinci October 5, 2015 Share October 5, 2015 It will be interesting to see how the TLC cameramen filmed this "event". Were they kind and went with tight shots where you aren't able to see much? Or did they go wide to accurately represent the party? 2 Link to comment
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