Honey Boo Boo’s mom is married….how in the world am I single?
Posted by ivanaclay on March 4, 2013
One of the most popular tweets and meme’s I have seen the past few months has been similar to the title of my blog post “honey boo boo’s mom June has a boyfriend and your single ….just let that sink in for a minute.” For those people unfamiliar with the show June is an overweight foul mouthed woman who teaches viewers about the south and indulges us in her passions including extreme couponing and entering Alana aka Honey Boo Boo in glitz pageants. I personally find the nuggets of wisdom and comedy that June dispenses to be a breath of fresh air in a world normally consumed with falseness and outer beauty. However there are many folks who have taken offense to the lifestyle this show portrays. For me it all boils down to being able to laugh a little bit at ourselves. June’s character is an exaggerated version of what actually may lay deep inside of many of us. Truth be told we are a little rough around the edges most of us just don’t have the opportunity to put it out there on a grand scale like June. I admire her honesty and vulnerability to allow the public to see all sides of her. Good, bad and no pun intended….ugly. Most people who are overweight or not up to society’s beauty norm may shy away from a tv camera much less the public eye. June embraces her public image and even takes the chance to laugh at herself when it’s presented. She is an honest image of what all American moms including myself are, flawed in small ways but doing the best she can to raise her girls the best way she knows how. So while many may not agree with Junes brand of parenting I believe that we can all agree that her home seems lively, fun and filled with love. And at the end of the day that a few important things that any parent would love to surround their children with. So the next time you question why Honey Boo Boo’s mom has a man and your single, take a few cues from June’s play book and try some honesty combined with a touch of humor and see where it may get you!
llt1130 said
I definitely agree with your opinion on people judging her. I’ve never actually sat down and watched the show but you would have to live under a rock to not know what the show is or who her and her mother are. I also think that some of the show-as with most reality shows-is exaggerated and she’s probably not as over the top in real life as she is portrayed to be on the show…
90210code said
I agree with the parenting as well. While I haven’t sat down to watch a “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” marathon or even one episode from beginning to end, I have seen clips from the show and the antics that ensue. June isn’t the “housewife” that we see on television. She makes “sketti”, burps and isn’t very glamorous. I do think that the show is very crude at times, but I can tell that their is a lot of love in that home. They are the epitome of a functioning dysfunctional family and I’m sure they are loving this ride that they are on…together. June has even talked to the press about setting up trust funds for the kids and not changing their lifestyle because they are now famous. They’re simple people who don’t mind showing that it’s the little things in life that we should enjoy.
erinoestringer said
I like your points here. I am not a fan of the show- I try to avoid reality TV based off that train-wreck, gotta look because it is so tragic, basis. But what you’re saying is true. While they may seem a little… uncivilized, it is still a very safe home and an extremely happy one. I’m sure there are a lot of “normal” house holds that can’t say the same thing.
exileontaytayst said
It’s fresh to see someone give “props” to June and her attitude toward her children and beauty standards, instead of mindlessly shielding themselves. I think June has the good intention of promoting the everyday person in terms of looks. There’s a lot of love in that house as you’ve pointed out and I think that is what is most important. June is doing what she knows to do.. I think the press has really tried to sensationalize the “red neck” image she puts on with some of her parenting choices, and they like to overshadow the amount of love and good intention June has for her daughters.
ryannpopp said
i like how you looked at June from a different stand point than most people. it was refreshing to read something positive about her….but honestly, i still die alittle inside whenever i see the meme about her having a boyfriend, and here i am…single lol.
Sam Ford said
From what I’ve seen, this is the underlying appeal of a wide range of reality shows. “They’re life is a lot different than mine.” Or “They’re really strange.” Etc…”But family is still what’s most important to them.” It seems that part of our fascination is precisely how this family, despite its many faults, still has the right intentions and an emphasis on family being the most important thing at its core. This underlying message is often at the core of Hollywood storytelling, as well as reality TV.