'Honey Boo Boo' Cancelled - Mama June dating the man who molested her own daughter!
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I've never watched the show and I know very little about it but I'm happy it's being cancelled.... not looking forward to the "Where are they now" show in 15 years time.
I read a somewhat similar article about her on Jimmy Fallon...
The real Honey Boo Boo: What reality TV did to the pint-size pageant queen
I was at the recent "Tonight Show" taping where Fallon interviewed Honey Boo Boo, and I couldn't believe what I saw
...And then Honey Boo Boo entered. When she first walked out onto the stage, my immediate thought was – of course. Of course she is swinging her arms like that and wearing that leopard print outfit. Of course.
Suddenly I found myself a little bit star-struck. There, before my very eyes, stood Honey Boo Boo – the star of almost all of my favorite GIFs (such as this one, this one and this one). It was one thing to watch this girl strut around on her reality show, “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” but it was another thing entirely to see her strut in-person. It was almost like watching a cartoon come to life.
It should be noted that a good portion of the interview was cut down for the broadcast, mostly, I’m sure, for the sake of time. Still, the interview I watched on television that evening felt nothing like it had in the studio. Many of the major beats were there — Alana telling Fallon that he wasn’t so big and bad, the point where she refused to give him a friendship bracelet — but the broadcast left out all of the eerie tension.
For example, the friendship bracelet moment seems cute and quick on TV, but in person, it was actually kind of agonizing. It didn’t just happen once, but several times, and the more it was discussed, the more openly hostile Boo Boo became. And in addition to the friendship bracelet crisis, the episode left out some deeply uncomfortable spats between Mama June and Alana. You see it a bit in the broadcast, but Mama June was continually either answering questions on behalf of Boo Boo or mumbling answers to her. The quick wit we’ve come to expect from Honey Boo Boo was nowhere to be seen, but instead it was fed to her by her pageant mom. The scene reminded me of the cringe-worthy “Today” show interview with Kate Gosselin and her twin daughters, Mady and Cara – the one where the 13-year-old girls fell silent when asked if they were doing OK.
But the most notable moment to be left out of Honey Boo Boo’s appearance on “The Tonight Show” was when she became so fed up that she actually struck Mama June. Up until this point, Fallon had been doing a great job of navigating Alana’s weird behavior, but it was at this moment when he became positively awesome. “NEVER hit your mother!” he exclaimed, in a voice that was serious with just a hint of a joke, and the studio audience erupted in applause. Finally, we thought, someone is addressing this child’s attitude.
But really, it’s television, so instead of getting a timeout for hitting her mom, Alana was handed pompoms and asked to lead the audience in a cheer. We reluctantly played along for Jimmy’s sake, but it felt strange, like we were giving her some kind of reward for her behavior.
When I watched the episode that night and I saw how much had been cut out, it made me wonder how much of Alana’s life is itself left on the cutting-room floor. Where do the producers of “Toddlers & Tiaras” or “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” have to draw the line? There must come a point where they say: This is not good TV, it’s just sad. Let’s cut it.
So this edited version of Honey Boo Boo becomes what we celebrate. We laugh at this kid with the funny catchphrases, the quirky dances, the affinity for go-go juice, but I suspect that she might not actually exist. The Honey Boo Boo we know is a compilation of shticky moments in what has clearly been a strange, tough childhood. The Alana I saw on “The Tonight Show” set was visibly troubled: disrespectful, defiant, entitled. Of course, with a bit of editing, “disrespectful” becomes “precocious,” “defiant” becomes “sassy,” and “entitled” becomes “confident.”
And these are the words Alana hears people using to describe her. Surely, she watches the fictional version of herself on television, and like any child, she is able to suspend her disbelief and imagine that she really is the spritely cutie on the screen. The truth is, she’s growing up, about to enter puberty, one of the most confusing periods of human existence. She is not the spunky little cherub running around in pink dresses anymore, or at least she shouldn’t be. But this is what we’ve come to expect from her, and the reality-TV-industrial-complex wants her to keep on delivering it.
The version of Honey Boo Boo who America fell for is not completely fabricated. There is certainly a well of creativity, exuberance, and talent in that child. But watching that “Tonight Show” taping, I couldn’t help wishing she had the chance to develop these traits...
http://www.salon.com/2014/06/19/hon...eality_tv_did_to_the_pint_size_pageant_queen/
I read a somewhat similar article about her on Jimmy Fallon...
The real Honey Boo Boo: What reality TV did to the pint-size pageant queen
I was at the recent "Tonight Show" taping where Fallon interviewed Honey Boo Boo, and I couldn't believe what I saw
...And then Honey Boo Boo entered. When she first walked out onto the stage, my immediate thought was – of course. Of course she is swinging her arms like that and wearing that leopard print outfit. Of course.
Suddenly I found myself a little bit star-struck. There, before my very eyes, stood Honey Boo Boo – the star of almost all of my favorite GIFs (such as this one, this one and this one). It was one thing to watch this girl strut around on her reality show, “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” but it was another thing entirely to see her strut in-person. It was almost like watching a cartoon come to life.
It should be noted that a good portion of the interview was cut down for the broadcast, mostly, I’m sure, for the sake of time. Still, the interview I watched on television that evening felt nothing like it had in the studio. Many of the major beats were there — Alana telling Fallon that he wasn’t so big and bad, the point where she refused to give him a friendship bracelet — but the broadcast left out all of the eerie tension.
For example, the friendship bracelet moment seems cute and quick on TV, but in person, it was actually kind of agonizing. It didn’t just happen once, but several times, and the more it was discussed, the more openly hostile Boo Boo became. And in addition to the friendship bracelet crisis, the episode left out some deeply uncomfortable spats between Mama June and Alana. You see it a bit in the broadcast, but Mama June was continually either answering questions on behalf of Boo Boo or mumbling answers to her. The quick wit we’ve come to expect from Honey Boo Boo was nowhere to be seen, but instead it was fed to her by her pageant mom. The scene reminded me of the cringe-worthy “Today” show interview with Kate Gosselin and her twin daughters, Mady and Cara – the one where the 13-year-old girls fell silent when asked if they were doing OK.
But the most notable moment to be left out of Honey Boo Boo’s appearance on “The Tonight Show” was when she became so fed up that she actually struck Mama June. Up until this point, Fallon had been doing a great job of navigating Alana’s weird behavior, but it was at this moment when he became positively awesome. “NEVER hit your mother!” he exclaimed, in a voice that was serious with just a hint of a joke, and the studio audience erupted in applause. Finally, we thought, someone is addressing this child’s attitude.
But really, it’s television, so instead of getting a timeout for hitting her mom, Alana was handed pompoms and asked to lead the audience in a cheer. We reluctantly played along for Jimmy’s sake, but it felt strange, like we were giving her some kind of reward for her behavior.
When I watched the episode that night and I saw how much had been cut out, it made me wonder how much of Alana’s life is itself left on the cutting-room floor. Where do the producers of “Toddlers & Tiaras” or “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” have to draw the line? There must come a point where they say: This is not good TV, it’s just sad. Let’s cut it.
So this edited version of Honey Boo Boo becomes what we celebrate. We laugh at this kid with the funny catchphrases, the quirky dances, the affinity for go-go juice, but I suspect that she might not actually exist. The Honey Boo Boo we know is a compilation of shticky moments in what has clearly been a strange, tough childhood. The Alana I saw on “The Tonight Show” set was visibly troubled: disrespectful, defiant, entitled. Of course, with a bit of editing, “disrespectful” becomes “precocious,” “defiant” becomes “sassy,” and “entitled” becomes “confident.”
And these are the words Alana hears people using to describe her. Surely, she watches the fictional version of herself on television, and like any child, she is able to suspend her disbelief and imagine that she really is the spritely cutie on the screen. The truth is, she’s growing up, about to enter puberty, one of the most confusing periods of human existence. She is not the spunky little cherub running around in pink dresses anymore, or at least she shouldn’t be. But this is what we’ve come to expect from her, and the reality-TV-industrial-complex wants her to keep on delivering it.
The version of Honey Boo Boo who America fell for is not completely fabricated. There is certainly a well of creativity, exuberance, and talent in that child. But watching that “Tonight Show” taping, I couldn’t help wishing she had the chance to develop these traits...
http://www.salon.com/2014/06/19/hon...eality_tv_did_to_the_pint_size_pageant_queen/
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Let's face it it has been obvious from the word go that this is an effed up family. I am surprised social services haven't been all over them from early on. I hope she has her children taken away from her. If she isn't smart enough to not date a child molester, she should have that decision made for her.
I'm sorry, but I don't understand how this while family ended up with a reality show in the first place. And the level of fame & stardom? Even if what's she saying is true, didn't TLC vet this family? She's not denying she dated him 10 years ago - so dating a sex offender who molests a relative warrants a TV show? And now TLC is trying to save face by providing counseling and promising to continue providing for the welfare of the children - I wonder if all of this is worth the lousy 15 minutes of fame this family brought upon themselves and TLC?
Now there are pics of Honey Boo Boo with her mom and the child molester. His hand is on Honey Boo Boo's arm *gags*. I hope CPS takes her away and her dad gets full custody of her because clearly her mom can't be bothered to protect her. I don't know what the terms of his release were but i hope they included no contact with children (sadly that's not always a condition when sex offenders are released). If so he'd be on his way back to prison but since we haven't heard of him being arrested yet I'm inclined to think it may not have been a condition.
Forgot to add link http://www.tmz.com/2014/10/26/mama-june-shannon-child-molestation-touching-honey-boo-pictures-photo/
Forgot to add link http://www.tmz.com/2014/10/26/mama-june-shannon-child-molestation-touching-honey-boo-pictures-photo/
OMG The leopard print line I missed this!!! Its a little well known unknown secret that leopard print is used in Hwood for sexual advertising, aka needing a new handler
My Lord how disgusting
Wow this is all really awful. I've never watched the show but seen commercials and heard talk about it. Some people will do anything for money including placing their child in harms way.
Radar online some how got a hold of the police report for Annas case and they dubbed it so bad that they won't publish it. They also reported that Sugar Bear (sorry i still don't know his name) is currently seeking full custody of Hunny Boo Boo.
While this is sad, it is all too common. Desperate, weak women will sell out their children for the attention and company of a man who is there to exploit the kids sexually.
I think while mom deserves criticism, the offender is the most heinous predator. Why hasn't that state's Dept of Corrections yanked him right back into prison??
I think while mom deserves criticism, the offender is the most heinous predator. Why hasn't that state's Dept of Corrections yanked him right back into prison??
That's a really good question. There are recent pictures of him with Honey Boo Boo and you would think that would be enough for the police to take him into custody. I really hope all those kids get the heck away from that man and their mom.
Because the case with her daughter was dropped. He was charged and served his time for a different child molestation case(he's a repeat offender) that came up after hers. So the terms of his release do not stipulate staying away from thier family. So legally speaking he isn't doing anything wrong being around them. I don't know how or why her case was dropped, but i can't help but think Mama June had a big part in that doing. Honey Boo Boo's dad is seeking custody of her but apparently Mama June was in charge of finances and he has no money. She claims to have put the money in a trust fund for her four girls. Which we all know is not true if shes buying her bf a car and is house hunting. After thier break up HBB's dad has been living in a trailer with no water or electricity. So not only does he not have the means to go to court to fight for custody of HBB his living situation is not one that the courts would place a child in. At least CPS is involved which is a glimmer of hope in this situation.