So I have been developing this scenario ....

[OneFifthQuiverFull]

What IF....

 

The joke is on US?

 

This is what I am (jokingly) envisioning:

 

Saturday night, after a day of filming, the crew retreats down the driveway. John David watches until he can no longer see tail lights and then yells: "All clear!"

 

Michelle unbuttons her green shirt and pulls her bra through her tank top, while requesting wine. Jim Bob, now called Jimmy, is on his way to Grandma's room when she yells, "Grab the merlot - I need one after today!!" He yells back, "Okay - anyone want a Bud Light while I'm there?"

 

They settle on the couch, and turn the entertainment center around to reveal a 60" TV complete with an Xbox One and every Call of Duty version they have. They tune into SNL and Jana talks about how Jinger very nearly said the "f word" during a talking head. Michelle admonishes her for almost blowing their whole gig but Jimmy can't stop laughing. Jana continues to say that she was going to say holy shit but she said holy spirit, and she was pretty proud of that.

 

Meanwhile they realize that Jessa and Ben aren't there. Michelle asks, and one of the Howlers says that they left with Amy to get more beer. Out of earshot, Michelle comments that she hopes Ben is using the condoms Jimmy slipped him because America might buy one hyper-fertile daughter, but they aren't going to buy TWO.

 

And so it goes.

 

I know it's far fetched - my version - but is it? Could there possibly be a toned down version of the same going on in the TTH?

[Coco]

only in their daydreams :lol:

it's too bad they can't loosen up a little.

Like my dad has said before, some people can do total self-denial all day long but can't even begin to handle letting go in moderation.

What???? No RULES???

freak out time! :lol: Instead of approaching each situation that comes up with a basic general belief system.

[FloraKitty35]

Love it.

[HarryPotterFan]

And then the real parents of all the kids come by to pick-up their children from a hard-day's work as a child actor.

[FloraKitty35]

And then the real parents of all the kids come by to pick-up their children from a hard-day's work as a child actor.

And each child actors paycheck is deposited into his or her own individual trust account.

[Cats B4 Quivers]

This scenario fills me with joy.

How about this:

Michelle, drinking wine and stretching her denim clad legs on the couch, swears when she hears a "kaboom". "Dammit, Jimmy! I told Jer and Jed to quit their chemistry experiments! The neighbours will hear. They can't find out the twins are doing AP chem!"

Jimmy shakes his head in amusement, "Ah let them be. They figured out how to carbon date yesterday! They can't wait to publish their anonymously authored paper discrediting the Creation Museum for their final project."

Granny Duggar delicately sips her mimosa and asks Joy if she was ready for her tarot card reading.

Meanwhile, youngest girls are practising their Pat Benatar routine for next Saturday's bacchanalia dinner with some swingers Michelle and Jimmy met on a gambling junket in Vegas.

[OneFifthQuiverFull]

And then the real parents of all the kids come by to pick-up their children from a hard-day's work as a child actor.

I thought about that, but they look too much alike.

And I decided Jenny isn't pissed for the reasons we thought; she is pissed because she's actually SUPER CHRISTIAN and these people are lying to us..........

[ILoveJellybeans]

That would be awesome :D

[alba]

And the reason Jichelle looked so pissed when Jill front-hugged Derick is because she was afraid Jill would blow their cover, not because she disapproved of Jill's behaviour.

If only. *sighs wistfully*

Mind you, I don't think they'd be any more likeable as people if they did this, at least the adults, because they're promoting deplorable beliefs and convincing people of them, which is even worse when they don't actually believe the things themselves. However, at least then the kids we see on TV would have some agency in their lives and probably a decent standard of education.

[Four is Enough]

If only..

[ariel9]

Well some people will do the darnedest things to get famous. If only this was true. On a more believable note don't the girls wear pants at home ?I remember seeing Jinger wearing Addidas jogging pants.

[It'sFunToRun]

Well some people will do the darnedest things to get famous. If only this was true. On a more believable note don't the girls wear pants at home ?I remember seeing Jinger wearing Addidas jogging pants.

We saw that one picture. My guess is that they normally wear skirts for lounging around the house, but that Jinger had just finished doing yoga or working out, or doing some activity that required pants.

[nst]

What IF....

The joke is on US?

This is what I am (jokingly) envisioning:

Saturday night, after a day of filming, the crew retreats down the driveway. John David watches until he can no longer see tail lights and then yells: "All clear!"

Michelle unbuttons her green shirt and pulls her bra through her tank top, while requesting wine. Jim Bob, now called Jimmy, is on his way to Grandma's room when she yells, "Grab the merlot - I need one after today!!" He yells back, "Okay - anyone want a Bud Light while I'm there?"

They settle on the couch, and turn the entertainment center around to reveal a 60" TV complete with an Xbox One and every Call of Duty version they have. They tune into SNL and Jana talks about how Jinger very nearly said the "f word" during a talking head. Michelle admonishes her for almost blowing their whole gig but Jimmy can't stop laughing. Jana continues to say that she was going to say holy shit but she said holy spirit, and she was pretty proud of that.

Meanwhile they realize that Jessa and Ben aren't there. Michelle asks, and one of the Howlers says that they left with Amy to get more beer. Out of earshot, Michelle comments that she hopes Ben is using the condoms Jimmy slipped him because America might buy one hyper-fertile daughter, but they aren't going to buy TWO.

And so it goes.

I know it's far fetched - my version - but is it? Could there possibly be a toned down version of the same going on in the TTH?

You have to WRITE FAN FIC :D

[nst]

The camera crew leaves

and Michelle pulls off her velcro outfit leaving a a mini skirt and tank top,

Jim Bob tears off his ugly red shirt and wears a white tank top with Hawaiian shorts, all the while Jana and John David tear away on Josiah's motorcycle, while Jediaah (sp) spits at Josie

Amy meanders up with Ben from Josh and Anna's old house because they are the ones in love and fully makes out with him in front of Jessa, who in turn laughs in their faces and peals of her wig to showcase a lovely black bob with red streaks and proceeds to cut her toe nails.

Meanwhile Jill and Derick who at this point 10 weeks pregnant eat pickles with Derick feeding them to her while they are humping in front of Michelle who just encourages them with facial expressions

[actuallyjessica]

OP, that is brilliant. I want more!

[DugFan]

Michelle: "Enough with trying to convince the world that we love healthy eating, what with our garden and whole-wheat bread crap. Can one of the boys who has been slaving away in the kitchen all day grab that huge pan of tater-tot casserole?"

[goodwill girl]

And the little girls get out there Barbie dream house for Barbie and Ken to have a pool party ( in normal suits) then they send Barbie and Ken On A date WITHOUT CHAPERONES

[OodOnTheLoo]

I know it's far fetched - my version - but is it? Could there possibly be a toned down version of the same going on in the TTH?

Sadly, think its the other way around.

Michelle lets us know she almost slipped and told Jim how Gothard is coming for dinner and to spend some time mentoring the girls. JimBob tells her it's okay, instead of saying they were praying about adoption he slipped and said there was no way there were paying for adoption. grandma walks out and asks where the little brown girl that teaches the kids is. Jinger is yelled at because dinner isn't ready and Josie's hair isn't how Michelle likes it.

[EmeraldPickle]

I would roll on the ground laughing if I found out this was true. Then I would give all the girls a pair of pants and take them out to a night club for a night of dancing and flirting with guys.

[sockinshoe]

I thought about that, but they look too much alike.

And I decided Jenny isn't pissed for the reasons we thought; she is pissed because she's actually SUPER CHRISTIAN and these people are lying to us..........

I think the Jenni thing is true anyway. I think a lot of the little kids feel conflicted because lying is breaking a commandment (one way ticket to hell) and they're made to lie all the time. Remember the HuffPost interview where one of the little girls blew Jill's cover on the courtship?

[OneFifthQuiverFull]

I'm starting to wonder if maybe my scenario from August is a little more close to the truth than we could have guessed :shock: