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Thanks to Roby Brock for snaring this news release about the 19-and-growing Jim Bob Duggar clan. You read the news release. It's the classic mosquito-in-the-nudist-colony situation. Hard to decide where to start. Maybe the new name-that-Duggar contest.

DISCOVERY CHANNEL NEWS RELEASE

17 KIDS AND COUNTING Follows The Duggars - America's Favorite Large Family - in Their First-Ever Television Series

- Jim Bob, Michelle and All the Children Welcome Viewers Into Their Family With 17 KIDS AND COUNTING, Premiering Wednesday, October 1, at 9 PM (ET/PT) on Discovery Health -

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- It's official: The Duggars are a true pop culture phenomenon. With their regular appearances on national talk shows, their countless press clippings and their enormous online following, this 19-member family from Arkansas has all of America talking. However, while millions of people know of the Duggars, few are familiar with the individual personalities and unique experiences that make the family who they are. Audiences will get the definitive view into this one-of-a-kind world on Wednesday, October 1, at 9 PM (ET/PT) when Discovery Health presents the all-new series, 17 KIDS AND COUNTING.

The patriarch and matriarch of this large -- and still growing -- group are former high school sweethearts, Jim Bob and Michelle. With values rooted in their strong personal faith, Jim Bob and Michelle firmly believe that every child is a gift to be cherished. After more than 20 years of marriage, the couple has received 17 gifts -- ten boys, seven girls -- with number 18 on the way. With only two sets of twins among the 17 children, Michelle has been pregnant for nearly 12 of her 40 years on earth. Another vital piece of Duggar trivia is that each child's name begins with a "J" -- Joshua, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jeremiah, Jedidiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah and baby Jennifer.

The premiere episode of 17 KIDS AND COUNTING takes culture shock to the next level, as the family journeys to New York City for a Mother's Day surprise. Viewers will see that hailing cabs in the Big Apple for 19 people is difficult -- but not impossible. Later, the series introduces viewers to the latest business venture for the always entrepreneurial family -- the Duggar Used Car Lot. Finally, this family that is known for births also has a wedding to plan with the engagement of eldest son Josh. Viewers will follow the couple from courtship to the altar and have the chance to learn about dating "Duggar style," where hand-holding is a luxury that only the engaged can enjoy.

Online at discoveryhealth.com, visitors can get to know each member of the Duggar family by reading each person's biography and viewing the family's photo album. Also online are Duggar-family-themed interactive games and video bloopers from the series. Visitors can even add their own input on a name for baby number 18!

17 KIDS AND COUNTING is produced for Discovery Health by Figure 8 Films. For Discovery Health, Alon Orstein is executive producer. For Figure 8 Films, Kirk Streb is executive producer and Sean Overbeeke is writer, director and producer.

Comments

Maybe they should do a little more hand-holding and a little less baby-making.

Are they allowed to have their own personalities? I was under the impression that was part of the evil secular society they shun so much until they figured out how to pimp themselves out to it. No hand-holding until engaged? So I guess they don't try on shoes either.....just "hoping" that they'll fit correctly "later on". Geez.

Well, if no one else is going to say it:

Vagina. It's not a clown car.

I caught a segment of their show while channel-surfing. I am forced to admit the show caused me to change my opinion from one of embarrassed derision to a sort of grudging admiration.

No family needs 18 kids on a planet that is fast running out of resources, but I'm damned if the whole gigantic Duggar bunch didn't seem bright, friendly, normal and engaging on a certain level.

The oldest is getting married? My, how time flies when you're having fun . . .
Anyone want to guess how many Jim Bob and Michelle descendents there might be in, oh, say 20 years? I'm just not up to the math. Damn good thing humans can't have litters -- most of the time, anyway. Wonder how quickly someone would set up baby pounds, er, orphanages, if we all did that. You know, to keep folks from puttin' 'em in a tow sack and . . . ok, I won't go all the way. (Maybe Jim Bob and Michelle ought to consider that last idea.)

Too bad the Palin family does not adhere to the "no hand holding until engaged" family value!

I vote for Juno if it's a girl.

I'm so jealous! If only I had known I could get rich and famous with my penis! You know here in BushWorld FK'ing is about the only thing you can do for free. But little did I know it could grow into a media empire! Smack on the side of my head.....why didn't you do all your thinking with your little head...you stupid!

I guess this makes Jim Bob and Michelle certified MAVERICKS! Yes sir! They've gone where no one else has dared to go....on to child 18! Bet Mike Huckabee wishes he'd of thought of that! Duh I coulda had a V-17+!

I'm tired of the Discovery Channel funding this insanity. If Jim Bob had to support his brood on his own he'd be too tired to keep on fathering babies.

Hand holding only for the engaged...good god. I like the heathen way: Only bring into the world what YOU can support/take care of. Jim Bob and Michelle are disgusting...this is not a family, it's a breeding business.

I have to give them a little credit; our solo traveler on the way is already turning our world upside down. I can't imagine handling 18.

But on the other hand, considering all those foster kids out there who sure could use a home, I wonder truthfully if the Duggars are really doing the right thing. Mayhaps instead of conceiving number 19 in the near future, they might consider adoption instead?

Ok plethora of spring offs may add to the backwards Arkansas stereotype but did the dad also have to be named Jim Bob? We could have done with a less backwoods name such as Jim or Bob. The mom's name Michelle would be accepted anywhere from East Coast, West Coast or in between but there are probably few Jim Bobs that were born and raised in NY or CA.

This really is a sick world. No wonder we need another coal-fired power plant!

Coal fired plants cause sterility?

Now that's entertainment.

to zelda: why didn't you adopt one of the numerous foster children who need a home? The Duggars don't wait for "the government check" to come in the mail, last time I checked. The world needs more families like the Duggars who would raise morally upstanding, bright, friendly, and engaging children!

to letshearsomething: I'm not the one who sold my family to TV; I'm not the one making a living off my children/off fucking. So it's none of your business if I adopt/foster 50 or none.

Jim Bob/Michelle chose to make their family a public spectacle...and all for money. The world needs more free thinking, educated adults who can make a living other than by fucking/producing a litter of children to sell to Discovery Channel.

I'd much rather see a show about a single mom of a different ethnic persuasion with 19 kids, each by a different father living in poverty somewhere in the Delta, where the biggest thrill every weekday is the visit from the letter carrier bringing another armload of govt checks to support them. Just how many different "programs" is it possble to ride? That would be educational programming for sure!

"why didn't you adopt one of the numerous foster children who need a home?" - letshearit4my4boys:

to letshearit4my4boys: Why are you trying to distort this thread? No one said ANYTHING about foster children.

Your righteous indignation is laughable...

I admire the Dugger family for accepting God's gifts.They have a beautiful family.You can see a glow on each one of their faces.This is the look of a good christan family.God puts that glow there.
If God wanted them to stop having children he would stop it.I can't think of a better family for God to let raise his children.The rest of you foul mouthed people need to pray.Maybe God would give you a gift as well.Keep up the great work Dugger family.You are wonderful! I Love Your show!

I admire the Dugger family for accepting God's gifts.They have a beautiful family.You can see a glow on each one of their faces.This is the look of a good christan family.God puts that glow there.
If God wanted them to stop having children he would stop it.I can't think of a better family for God to let raise his children.The rest of you foul mouthed people need to pray.Maybe God would give you a gift as well.Keep up the great work Dugger family.You are wonderful! I Love Your show!

They made those children by fucking. God didn't deliver them via the stork. Quit blaming God for the Duggars.

If God didn't want me to do____she wouldn't make it available.

Dr. Ringding and Zelda:

If you had taken the time to read the thread, you would have seen "letshearit4my4boys" inadvertently thought Zelda posted the comment about the Duggars considering adoption--when actually it was Kat Robinson who made that comment. To a new contributor, it often appears that the poster is the author of the comment below their name, when it is actually the one above. Zelda, you posted above Kat Robinson's comment. Since you thought it was cute to verbally assault someone with profanity who addressed you civilly, I'll do the same: Zelda, next time, cut some friggin' slack and show a little common courtesy, and go take your anti-bitch pills!


I don't know many more "J" names for the kids, but I have a "J"word for JimBob:

Jackoff.

It's a small planet.

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To thepines:

Excuse me for interpreting a post addressed to me as being intended for me...and I intend that sarcastically. But for the record, I didn't verbally assault anyone except Jim Bob/Michelle...specifically their fucking for profit. Having children, which requires fucking, is what they do to support/promote themselves/their children. If the truth hurts your sensitive ears...too bad.

"...and I intend that sarcastically." Wow, what a surprise that was, Zelda. I doubt that letshearit4my4boys will make the same mistake again and mistake a calm, reasoned post for one of yours. Once you've read one of your bitter, hate-filled, obscene rants, you've read 'em all.

GOOD GRIEF ZELDA ZOOM,

YOU EVIDENTLY HAVENT WATCHED THE DUGGAR PIECES ON TV. THEY ARE GOOD, BRIGHT, KIDS. AND ARE POLITE. AND NO THUGS NOR DRUGGIES. THEY ALL HELP, CAUSE THATS THE WAY IT IS. ITS NOT A HOTEL THEY LIVE IN, THEY ALL PITCH IN. WHAT A BLESSING THAT FAMILY IS. WE NEED MORE OF IT. ON PRIME TIME AND MTV AND BET AND ANYWHERE ELSE IT WOULD DO SOME GOOD.
YOU MUST BE JEALOUS, HAS TO BE . YOU HAVE NOTHING TO BITCH ABOUT AND STILL DO IT.
GET A LIFE. TAKE DBI AND TAKE AN INDEFINITE CRUISE. MAYBE HE COULD SCARE UP SOME BUX WITH HIS LIL HEAD. PERV CITY HERE YOU ALL COME. NOT PUNNY DBI.
IF ITS NOT PALIN YOU ARE RAILIN ITS THE DUGGARS... YOU FEAR GOODNESS AND THEREFORE TRY TO TEAR IT DOWN. GOD'S GONNA GETCHA FOR THAT.. FIE ON YOU BOTH. IF YOU CANT SAY SOMTHIN NICE ABOUT SOMEBODY, DONT SAY NUTHIN AT ALL. AND IT TOOK A THUMPER TO LEAD THE WAY.

One wonders how many of them are gay, and how will they handle it? In a family that reviles gays, it could be very difficult for them once they realize the issue. With that many people, at least one is bound to be gay.

For now, as can be seen so often with children that are very sheltered, the children are under the control of their parents because they don't know anything else. Once they get to be over 25 or so, it may be a different story, as they start thinking about their lives in their own ways.

I wish them well. They can't help how their parents have chosen to live their lives.

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