Comments on: Kyle Makes a ‘Mac, Part One

By: carl

carl — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:24:41 +0000

“This is bordering on creepy” reminds me of similar comments I’ve heard through the years, like ‘icky’, ‘ugly’, ’stupid’. I reckon such judgments give deep insight into the character of the person judging, and little about the things (or persons) being judged.

In particular, such judgments mirror the deep seated fears, insecurities, needs, and compulsions lurking in one’s emotional subconscious.

Vickie, bless her heart, carries a heavy load of fear (of nature, trees, the ocean, bare feet, stillness, ‘icky things’, etc.) We freaked her out. She just could not comprehend a simple closer to nature approach to life. That made for good TV drama, especially after adding enough creative editing to make the story ‘interesting’.

Finally, one of the most fascinating things about this is how even when we revealed the TV editing deceptions, many people (like Starr above) preferred to believe the fictional version. Why? It really boils down to the fact that people tend to see what they want to see, not what may actually be. Why do we do that? The same reason I mentioned above: Our perceptions of the world “mirror the deep seated fears, insecurities, needs, and compulsions lurking in our emotional subconscious.”

Little wonder there as much misunderstanding and conflict between people as there is. Oh well, we all try to do as best we can.

By: JijiN3k0

JijiN3k0 — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:24:50 +0000

I thought he meant burgers for Kitties to eat :-S The thought of eating Kitties never crossed my mind.

By: Toni

Toni — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:27:41 +0000

I must say that I wish sooooo much, that more Families were like the Abbott’s. Your unity is truly impressive, and your lifestyle is admirable. … If there is ever an opening, or you decide to adopt, all I know is that I’m gonna be FIRST in line.

By: Ivanna

Ivanna — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:42:23 +0000

I thinking living at home with your family totally beats making up a new family like group in a different house. I wonder why it’s become so popular that it’s actually become expected for children to want to leave home if they possibly can.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:52:52 +0000

Whenever you arrive Russell!

By: Russell from New York

Russell from New York — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:41:29 +0000

As Matthew said to John: “When’s the second coming?” I personally see nothing wrong with… cooking smaller “kiddie” sized burgers, and I knew what the Big “K” meant when he said “kiddie.” Who eats cats? I mean, they do keep coming back, but it’s best just to ignore them. As a chef, who specializes in Chinese food, I must point out that cooking smaller sized patties is the way to go. With large patties, there is a tendency to cook things unevenly – well done, rare and raw all in the same meal. With smaller sized portions, the delicacy of the flavor is there in every bite. Just eat six burgers instead of one. What time is dinner?

By: Starr

Starr — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:11:54 +0000

Leslie, Carl…aren’t you EVER going to encourage your sons to leave home? It was weird enough four years ago when your show aired, but aren’t they in their 20s now? And still living at home, not wearing shoes, and (hopefully not) sleeping in the same room with you? Yes, I realize your lifestyle is ‘alternative’, and you seem like nice folks, otherwise. But I think poor old Vickie Lowe got it right. This is bordering on creepy.

For God’s sakes, let them go!

Merry Christmas, though. Not sure why you would feel you had celebrate it anyway, since you aren’t Christians, but Taoists, right?

By: Toni

Toni — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:07:09 +0000

LOL

By: unclebob

unclebob — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:08:50 +0000

We, my cat and I, thought Kyle was saying kitty burgers too. Prissy, my cat, wasn’t amused. I explained to her that Kyle was saying kiddy, she got over it but is keeping a weary eye out for Kyle with a spatula

a guy I used to work with has a son who’s nickname in high school was ‘big mac’ . . why you may ask. because he ate 6, yes SIX, big mac’s in one setting.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:49:06 +0000

Both posts are great and very creative. Thank you folks!

By: Laurence

Laurence — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:54:10 +0000

Nice one!

I made a joke yesterday which im actually quite proud of

[b]“Why did Richard ‘The Lion Heart’ change his order from a Big Mac to a Quater Pounder?

“Because a Quater Pounder doesnt have Saladin.”[/b]

(my history is a little sketchy but im assured its a valid effort)

Happy new year to you all

Laurence xXx

By: Ivanna

Ivanna — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:18:00 +0000

Small burgers, small burgers
We hope your mac is full of fat
We’re glad it’s not actually cat
Small burgers, small burgers
Papa was right there is no doubt
The burgers are small some may shout
Small burgers, small burgers
There was an unexpected downpour
Good thing you were happy and not very sore
Small burgers, small burgers
Yahoo for the ‘mac

From the Bertsch and Johsens folks
A poem composed by the collective minds
of children old and young alike