I'd recommend checking it out. Things start off well in the vlog but then Mel gets injured and then...AnnaleeChan wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:28 amOh, I didn't watch the ski trip. Well, something must've happened there.serengetination wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:56 pm I think they had a falling out with the Datugans during their Colorado ski trip when Mel got injured. I know I saw some comments on that video asking why Mel and the Millers had unfollowed each other afterwards, but I bet those were deleted soon after. This is a stretch but I can totally see the Millers choosing to keep skiing/snowboarding instead of going to the urgent care to be with their friends bc they never get time away from their humongous group of kids so they're gonna enjoy this vacation time, damnit!
To me, the Millers seem off because it's obvious they're trying to push this perpetually perfect happy family image out to their viewers when that's unrealistic. The dad in particular really hams it up when the cameras are on and seems to need to be the center of attention, whether it involves interrupting Amanda, breaking out into song all the time to show off that he can sing, or doing all kinds of accents to again show off his talent. Yeah he's playing up the dorky dad image partly to embarrass his kids but unfortunately I think he embarrasses himself more. Luckily we can see some of the guard being let down through Reese's vlogs. The family comes across way more human and normal in her videos. Doesn't seem like anyone's acting nearly as much in those.
Another note: does anyone else feel like maybe the kids might not be getting enough to eat whenever they cook at home? I always take a look at their plate and it doesn't seem like much, especially for the older kids. Take a look at their dinner:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt6mNjO241U. A little bit of rice, four meatballs, and a small scoop of green beans? Really?? I hope the kids are able to snack throughout the day because those meals are tiny
I never liked the dad too. He's the fake/obnoxious type, just like Phil (from Phil and Alex, another crazy couple). I personally despise the "motivator" type of people. You know, ones who think they're so smart that they start lecturing you about things. Makes me want to slap their mouths with my rubber slippers.
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There are things I like and dislike about this family.
But I was wondering if there is something wrong with Liam? Second eldest boy. He seems sweet but I nearly fell off my chair when I heard he was 12. I know boys that end can be very short and then suddenly shoot up but I genuinely thought he was maybe 8. He seems quite immature too, though that may just be because he is homeschooled. Does anyone know if they have ever mentioned anything like that about him?
But I was wondering if there is something wrong with Liam? Second eldest boy. He seems sweet but I nearly fell off my chair when I heard he was 12. I know boys that end can be very short and then suddenly shoot up but I genuinely thought he was maybe 8. He seems quite immature too, though that may just be because he is homeschooled. Does anyone know if they have ever mentioned anything like that about him?
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About Liam, yeah I remember them saying something about he has a growth issue. Seems like he was taking a medication for it. Sorry, I don't recall any other details.noturprobleim wrote: ↑Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:57 pm There are things I like and dislike about this family.
But I was wondering if there is something wrong with Liam? Second eldest boy. He seems sweet but I nearly fell off my chair when I heard he was 12. I know boys that end can be very short and then suddenly shoot up but I genuinely thought he was maybe 8. He seems quite immature too, though that may just be because he is homeschooled. Does anyone know if they have ever mentioned anything like that about him?
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He has a growth hormone issue. They talked about it a bit in their early videos. He doesn't produce enough growth hormone and gets daily injections for it. They didn't know about it until years after they adopted him and realized he wasn't growing that much.noturprobleim wrote: ↑Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:57 pm There are things I like and dislike about this family.
But I was wondering if there is something wrong with Liam? Second eldest boy. He seems sweet but I nearly fell off my chair when I heard he was 12. I know boys that end can be very short and then suddenly shoot up but I genuinely thought he was maybe 8. He seems quite immature too, though that may just be because he is homeschooled. Does anyone know if they have ever mentioned anything like that about him?
To be honest I'm surprised that even with the daily growth hormone injections he's still so tiny though. There's only like a year and half difference between him and Jude but Jude looks a lot older. I had a friend with a similar issue and he ended up growing to about like 5'7-5'8 with daily injections. I think Lionel Messi had a growth hormone disorder as well and he is 5'7. I'm not a doctor obviously but hopefully they are making sure to be vigilant about it. Short height can be really hard on boys
Aside from that I think he's just quiet. It seems like Jude has always been like the "big brother figure" to him and Ethan. His height also probably causes people to treat him as younger than he is which causes the perceived immaturity. The homeschooling probably contributes to that as well because I don't think he gets to spend much time around people his own age. The people he spend the most time with is Jude (who always seems to play the big brother role) and Ethan who is so much younger than him.
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Liam administers the injections himself. He does come across a lot younger due to his size. I always forget he's only a year younger than Jude...
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I always really enjoyed when I first started watching them at the very start of their vlogs. I think the kids are really sweet, the older girls are a lot of fun to watch and very mature but Amanda treats the younger ones like they're babies, including Jude. He's 14 and she still refers to Stephen as Daddy. For me personally, I find that weird.
When I watch Reese's vlogs it's like they're a whole different family. Since their channel suddenly grew it has a really different vibe to it. I'm not going to say fake but nothing (and I mean nothing) feels natural. Everything seems staged. I don't like that. I prefer the families who show life like it really is with a bunch of kids.
When I watch Reese's vlogs it's like they're a whole different family. Since their channel suddenly grew it has a really different vibe to it. I'm not going to say fake but nothing (and I mean nothing) feels natural. Everything seems staged. I don't like that. I prefer the families who show life like it really is with a bunch of kids.
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I think they (Grace for the Millers & Mel Datugan) have removed each other's photos as well. I think if it wasn't for Mel always promoting the MIllers on her Instagram the Millers wouldn't have gotten so many followers. I noticed that the Millers copy whatever Mel is doing. Mel moved and bought a house, so now the Millers are doing the same. Mel started selling T-shirts, and now the MIllers are doing the same. I think many of them are fake. When a family's so perfect or if it's too good to be true, something stinks.AnnaleeChan wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:57 pmIt's been a while since I watched them. I used to follow them a bit in the beginning, but then they felt "off" to me, so I unsubscribed. Recently, with the controversy with the Stauffers, I checked in again on some family vloggers, and apparently a lot has happened, huh. I get much "off-er" vibes from the Millers nowadays. Still can't pinpoint what, though. Amanda's constant use of the word "sweet" irks me, but that's subjective. I also don't understand why they want to move again. The one thing I am curious about is why the Millers and Mel Datugan do not follow each other anymore on social media? At least I checked their IG accounts and they are no longer following each other. They used to be "best friends", right? I don't really believe in vloggers being friends (as they tend to be narcissistic), but they did videos together back then or whatever. Anybody knows what happened?gibberish wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:11 pmNo, they seem so unsettled, to me. This is the 3 or 4th move since I've followed them. With him not touring with the band due to the virus, he's home a lot and the both of them have been in therapy as they say there are issues. They don't say what their problems are but have commented frequently they are in therapy. It could be money problems, but they are planning a trip to Ethiopia. I've felt for awhile there is something going on, but I don't know what, just a feeling.
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I have always thought he was but nothing wrong with being gay. He's religious so maybe he's 'suppressed'.
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I've only known about the MIllers because Mel Datugan promoted them. I found out about Mel after watching a YouTube vid of her and Shane adopting Julian.tiredofmommydrama wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 4:45 pm Any one watch them? Family of 9. 3 biological kids 4 adopted kids.
So far they are cute, I feel they just decided to make videos for extra income, especially with the medical issues Lincoln had but who can blame them. They don't really seem to be into the getting famous thing.
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I think he overdoes everything - his laugh, his smile, all his facial expressions. Nothing is natural about him. I think he tries too hard to make himself come across as a perfect guy, a perfect husband and perfect father. It's so forced.
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They are slowly becoming like every vlog family out there. Their video from today has all the red flags. You can tell it's fake right from the beginning when Amanda pretends to wake up and the camera is already set up. When she gets ready it's just a long add trying to sell you products. Then her son goes and check up on her, which was obviously planned since the camera was left rolling on a closed door. Her breakfast, obviously, is a gluten free toast with avocado and everything bagel seasoning (like Myka Stauffer!) which seem like so little food for an adult woman. As you know they adopted from China, are hardcore Christians and have your typical mindless followers, which makes them check all the boxes for a disaster in the making. It's sad because she did seem genuinely sweet and loving but I think this is how these family vloggers all become.
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Sorry to say it but I really dont like this family. First of all it is obvious that they are faking everything. Especially Stephen, yes there's no doubt that he's a good father and a husband, they love their kids so much and I think its great they adopt. But it feels like he's forcing himself to seem perfect all of the time. And I have also always thought he is gay, there's NOTHING wrong with being gay, but as he is religious I don't think he want to admit it and he feels like it is ''too late'' as he is married and have so many kids. I also don't like their decision of homeschooling the kids. It could work for Reese as she is about to turn 17 years old and can make the decision herself, but the others? Ethan should play with other kids his age, he just started school and he deserves to be in a school community with teachers and other kids. Liam and Jude doesn't have any friends at all, and maybe that's why they seem so off and immature. Penelope doesn't speak perfectly English yet so she should be in school, they just shifted her to homeschooling. She hasn't lived in the US for that long, she doesn't know anyone. Keira literally has one friend, and Reese has a few but I feel like she's missing out on so much. Its honestly sad to see how they are sitting around one small table day in and out to do schoolwork, they should be in a real school. Yes homeschooling works for some people, but not for everyone. And clearly it doesn't work for all of their kids.
They also doesn't take criticism very well, they delete comments all of the time. They just want to give the impression of how perfect they are all of the time. And they shouldn't move all of the time, it can really affect the kids and the family. The last time they moved Reese got depressed and developed anxiety, and she barely has any friends so how is she supposed to find friends in a whole another state? She will get depressed again, I'm sure. They are around each other all of the time, which can be a good thing but it's also good to do different things like sports, new friends, parties, going out with friends to the park or cafees and not just with the family. It wouldn't shock me if Reese or even Kiera (who seems so off) would end up in depression.
They are great parents, but they just take the wrong decisions and doesn't think through everything....
They also doesn't take criticism very well, they delete comments all of the time. They just want to give the impression of how perfect they are all of the time. And they shouldn't move all of the time, it can really affect the kids and the family. The last time they moved Reese got depressed and developed anxiety, and she barely has any friends so how is she supposed to find friends in a whole another state? She will get depressed again, I'm sure. They are around each other all of the time, which can be a good thing but it's also good to do different things like sports, new friends, parties, going out with friends to the park or cafees and not just with the family. It wouldn't shock me if Reese or even Kiera (who seems so off) would end up in depression.
They are great parents, but they just take the wrong decisions and doesn't think through everything....
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During these days of covid19...I wouldn't find blame with any parent(s) who choose to homeschool their children. Since the Miller children have been on summer break, and they will soon be moving to another state...why enroll them for a short time only to pull them out. The risk of covid 19 is not worth a couple of weeks of public school. Just continue at home. After the move, I wouldn't recommend them taking up sports, new friends, parties, etc. - not for awhile.sparkledglitter wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:17 am Sorry to say it but I really dont like this family. First of all it is obvious that they are faking everything. Especially Stephen, yes there's no doubt that he's a good father and a husband, they love their kids so much and I think its great they adopt. But it feels like he's forcing himself to seem perfect all of the time. And I have also always thought he is gay, there's NOTHING wrong with being gay, but as he is religious I don't think he want to admit it and he feels like it is ''too late'' as he is married and have so many kids. I also don't like their decision of homeschooling the kids. It could work for Reese as she is about to turn 17 years old and can make the decision herself, but the others? Ethan should play with other kids his age, he just started school and he deserves to be in a school community with teachers and other kids. Liam and Jude doesn't have any friends at all, and maybe that's why they seem so off and immature. Penelope doesn't speak perfectly English yet so she should be in school, they just shifted her to homeschooling. She hasn't lived in the US for that long, she doesn't know anyone. Keira literally has one friend, and Reese has a few but I feel like she's missing out on so much. Its honestly sad to see how they are sitting around one small table day in and out to do schoolwork, they should be in a real school. Yes homeschooling works for some people, but not for everyone. And clearly it doesn't work for all of their kids.
They also doesn't take criticism very well, they delete comments all of the time. They just want to give the impression of how perfect they are all of the time. And they shouldn't move all of the time, it can really affect the kids and the family. The last time they moved Reese got depressed and developed anxiety, and she barely has any friends so how is she supposed to find friends in a whole another state? She will get depressed again, I'm sure. They are around each other all of the time, which can be a good thing but it's also good to do different things like sports, new friends, parties, going out with friends to the park or cafees and not just with the family. It wouldn't shock me if Reese or even Kiera (who seems so off) would end up in depression.
They are great parents, but they just take the wrong decisions and doesn't think through everything....
Oh, I think Amanda's parents live in TN too.
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gibberish wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:35 amDuring these days of covid19...I wouldn't find blame with any parent(s) who choose to homeschool their children. Since the Miller children have been on summer break, and they will soon be moving to another state...why enroll them for a short time only to pull them out. The risk of covid 19 is not worth a couple of weeks of public school. Just continue at home. After the move, I wouldn't recommend them taking up sports, new friends, parties, etc. - not for awhile.sparkledglitter wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:17 am Sorry to say it but I really dont like this family. First of all it is obvious that they are faking everything. Especially Stephen, yes there's no doubt that he's a good father and a husband, they love their kids so much and I think its great they adopt. But it feels like he's forcing himself to seem perfect all of the time. And I have also always thought he is gay, there's NOTHING wrong with being gay, but as he is religious I don't think he want to admit it and he feels like it is ''too late'' as he is married and have so many kids. I also don't like their decision of homeschooling the kids. It could work for Reese as she is about to turn 17 years old and can make the decision herself, but the others? Ethan should play with other kids his age, he just started school and he deserves to be in a school community with teachers and other kids. Liam and Jude doesn't have any friends at all, and maybe that's why they seem so off and immature. Penelope doesn't speak perfectly English yet so she should be in school, they just shifted her to homeschooling. She hasn't lived in the US for that long, she doesn't know anyone. Keira literally has one friend, and Reese has a few but I feel like she's missing out on so much. Its honestly sad to see how they are sitting around one small table day in and out to do schoolwork, they should be in a real school. Yes homeschooling works for some people, but not for everyone. And clearly it doesn't work for all of their kids.
They also doesn't take criticism very well, they delete comments all of the time. They just want to give the impression of how perfect they are all of the time. And they shouldn't move all of the time, it can really affect the kids and the family. The last time they moved Reese got depressed and developed anxiety, and she barely has any friends so how is she supposed to find friends in a whole another state? She will get depressed again, I'm sure. They are around each other all of the time, which can be a good thing but it's also good to do different things like sports, new friends, parties, going out with friends to the park or cafees and not just with the family. It wouldn't shock me if Reese or even Kiera (who seems so off) would end up in depression.
They are great parents, but they just take the wrong decisions and doesn't think through everything....
Oh, I think Amanda's parents live in TN too.
Your reply kinda mad me annoying, like out of everything I wrote you can only think about covid? Corona hasn't been a pandemic for years, only a few months. What does that have to do to with homeschooling when they have been homeschooled for years? And oh wow, Reese's grandma lives in TN, cool I believe she can't wait to hang out with her grandmother every single day since she does not have any friends. When I said parties, sports and hanging out with friends I didn't mean right now, but when we don't need to social distancing anymore. We don't have to do it forever, and I am sure all of the kids will miss hanging out like eventually. they need to think before they do stuff lol, they can't just pack up and move when they know how it affected the whole family last time. Corona has NOTHING to do with their choices they take. They should have enrolled them years ago, and they shouldn't move to TN at all they have nothin to do there honestly, just Amanadas mom.
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[Your reply kinda mad me annoyed, like out of everything I wrote you can only think about covid? Corona hasn't been a pandemic for years, only a few months. What does that have to do to with homeschooling when they have been homeschooled for years? And oh wow, Reese's grandma lives in TN, cool I believe she can't wait to hang out with her grandmother every single day since she does not have any friends. When I said parties, sports and hanging out with friends I didn't mean right now, but when we don't need to social distancing anymore. We don't have to do it forever, and I am sure all of the kids will miss hanging out like eventually. they need to think before they do stuff lol, they can't just pack up and move when they know how it affected the whole family last time. Corona has NOTHING to do with their choices they take. They should have enrolled them years ago, and they shouldn't move to TN at all they have nothin to do there honestly, just Amanadas mom.]
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Yes, from your list of complaints, I picked one to address. I know they have homeschooled for years...but that can't be changed now. Now, in the present they have a choice to public school or home school. I just pointed out to you that NOW is a time I wouldn't choose to blame parents for keeping their kids out crowded public schools. Regarding the sports, new friends, parties, etc, you may have meant Later...but you didn't say that. Sure, everyone looks forward to those things, we're just not at the point that's a wise thing to do. I said Amanda's parents live in TN...not in reference to Reese...but because Amanda said her mother/parents would be close by to lend an occasional helping hand and that it would be nice to be able to see them more often.sparkledglitter wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:25 am [Your reply kinda mad me annoyed, like out of everything I wrote you can only think about covid? Corona hasn't been a pandemic for years, only a few months. What does that have to do to with homeschooling when they have been homeschooled for years? And oh wow, Reese's grandma lives in TN, cool I believe she can't wait to hang out with her grandmother every single day since she does not have any friends. When I said parties, sports and hanging out with friends I didn't mean right now, but when we don't need to social distancing anymore. We don't have to do it forever, and I am sure all of the kids will miss hanging out like eventually. they need to think before they do stuff lol, they can't just pack up and move when they know how it affected the whole family last time. Corona has NOTHING to do with their choices they take. They should have enrolled them years ago, and they shouldn't move to TN at all they have nothin to do there honestly, just Amanadas mom.]
They're moving because Stephen got a job offer. A steady job. Since covid hit, he's been unable to tour with his band. He's done sideline work taking photos and I think a couple of other pick up type things, but he's not making enough money. I know they move a lot, I've said so myself they're unsettled. But imo, it's better to make a move before they lose the house, rather than sit there and be evicted/foreclosed on.
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You are incorrect. Stephen’s new job is remote and so can work from any location. The job he took is scamming people with the organization that supposedly helps orphans, but instead lines the pockets of the employees more so than the orphans. That is why they promote the organization so much. It helps their income.gibberish wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:21 pmYes, from your list of complaints, I picked one to address. I know they have homeschooled for years...but that can't be changed now. Now, in the present they have a choice to public school or home school. I just pointed out to you that NOW is a time I wouldn't choose to blame parents for keeping their kids out crowded public schools. Regarding the sports, new friends, parties, etc, you may have meant Later...but you didn't say that. Sure, everyone looks forward to those things, we're just not at the point that's a wise thing to do. I said Amanda's parents live in TN...not in reference to Reese...but because Amanda said her mother/parents would be close by to lend an occasional helping hand and that it would be nice to be able to see them more often.sparkledglitter wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:25 am [Your reply kinda mad me annoyed, like out of everything I wrote you can only think about covid? Corona hasn't been a pandemic for years, only a few months. What does that have to do to with homeschooling when they have been homeschooled for years? And oh wow, Reese's grandma lives in TN, cool I believe she can't wait to hang out with her grandmother every single day since she does not have any friends. When I said parties, sports and hanging out with friends I didn't mean right now, but when we don't need to social distancing anymore. We don't have to do it forever, and I am sure all of the kids will miss hanging out like eventually. they need to think before they do stuff lol, they can't just pack up and move when they know how it affected the whole family last time. Corona has NOTHING to do with their choices they take. They should have enrolled them years ago, and they shouldn't move to TN at all they have nothin to do there honestly, just Amanadas mom.]
They're moving because Stephen got a job offer. A steady job. Since covid hit, he's been unable to tour with his band. He's done sideline work taking photos and I think a couple of other pick up type things, but he's not making enough money. I know they move a lot, I've said so myself they're unsettled. But imo, it's better to make a move before they lose the house, rather than sit there and be evicted/foreclosed on.
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You are incorrect. Stephen’s new job is remote and so can work from any location. The job he took is scamming people with the organization that supposedly helps orphans, but instead lines the pockets of the employees more so than the orphans. That is why they promote the organization so much. It helps their income.gibberish wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:21 pmYes, from your list of complaints, I picked one to address. I know they have homeschooled for years...but that can't be changed now. Now, in the present they have a choice to public school or home school. I just pointed out to you that NOW is a time I wouldn't choose to blame parents for keeping their kids out crowded public schools. Regarding the sports, new friends, parties, etc, you may have meant Later...but you didn't say that. Sure, everyone looks forward to those things, we're just not at the point that's a wise thing to do. I said Amanda's parents live in TN...not in reference to Reese...but because Amanda said her mother/parents would be close by to lend an occasional helping hand and that it would be nice to be able to see them more often.sparkledglitter wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:25 am [Your reply kinda mad me annoyed, like out of everything I wrote you can only think about covid? Corona hasn't been a pandemic for years, only a few months. What does that have to do to with homeschooling when they have been homeschooled for years? And oh wow, Reese's grandma lives in TN, cool I believe she can't wait to hang out with her grandmother every single day since she does not have any friends. When I said parties, sports and hanging out with friends I didn't mean right now, but when we don't need to social distancing anymore. We don't have to do it forever, and I am sure all of the kids will miss hanging out like eventually. they need to think before they do stuff lol, they can't just pack up and move when they know how it affected the whole family last time. Corona has NOTHING to do with their choices they take. They should have enrolled them years ago, and they shouldn't move to TN at all they have nothin to do there honestly, just Amanadas mom.]
They're moving because Stephen got a job offer. A steady job. Since covid hit, he's been unable to tour with his band. He's done sideline work taking photos and I think a couple of other pick up type things, but he's not making enough money. I know they move a lot, I've said so myself they're unsettled. But imo, it's better to make a move before they lose the house, rather than sit there and be evicted/foreclosed on.
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i watched their channel when they had a few thousand followers and it was different then - had more like a family home video feel to it. Stopped after they started gaining more subscribers, the videos became more produced/manufactured, and after the video where Jude got yelled at because Amanda was having a difficult time caring for Lincoln and his moods. I don't know why that bothered me so much (and that video did get deleted afterwards) but it was then that something went off. I asked myself, why am I watching this and contributing to these kids being in front of the camera so much (at that point, the videos were made almost daily and sometimes pushed out twice a day). Also I kinda feel for the older boys and thought they should be in school, given a chance to be around other people, and do extracurricular activities. As for Mel & Shane becoming closer friends with them - ha! saw that train wreck from a mile away. I pick up on vibes and most honest way I can say it is that I get those vibes from the Millers. Stephen is natural around Phil while there's an awkwardness, like a wall & distance when he's around Shane.serengetination wrote: ↑Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:46 pmI'd recommend checking it out. Things start off well in the vlog but then Mel gets injured and then...AnnaleeChan wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:28 amOh, I didn't watch the ski trip. Well, something must've happened there.serengetination wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:56 pm I think they had a falling out with the Datugans during their Colorado ski trip when Mel got injured. I know I saw some comments on that video asking why Mel and the Millers had unfollowed each other afterwards, but I bet those were deleted soon after. This is a stretch but I can totally see the Millers choosing to keep skiing/snowboarding instead of going to the urgent care to be with their friends bc they never get time away from their humongous group of kids so they're gonna enjoy this vacation time, damnit!
To me, the Millers seem off because it's obvious they're trying to push this perpetually perfect happy family image out to their viewers when that's unrealistic. The dad in particular really hams it up when the cameras are on and seems to need to be the center of attention, whether it involves interrupting Amanda, breaking out into song all the time to show off that he can sing, or doing all kinds of accents to again show off his talent. Yeah he's playing up the dorky dad image partly to embarrass his kids but unfortunately I think he embarrasses himself more. Luckily we can see some of the guard being let down through Reese's vlogs. The family comes across way more human and normal in her videos. Doesn't seem like anyone's acting nearly as much in those.
Another note: does anyone else feel like maybe the kids might not be getting enough to eat whenever they cook at home? I always take a look at their plate and it doesn't seem like much, especially for the older kids. Take a look at their dinner:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt6mNjO241U. A little bit of rice, four meatballs, and a small scoop of green beans? Really?? I hope the kids are able to snack throughout the day because those meals are tiny
I never liked the dad too. He's the fake/obnoxious type, just like Phil (from Phil and Alex, another crazy couple). I personally despise the "motivator" type of people. You know, ones who think they're so smart that they start lecturing you about things. Makes me want to slap their mouths with my rubber slippers.
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I used to enjoy their channel, but it definitely now has “fake” vibes. They seem like they are acting and it has now become less enjoyable to watch. They have a ‘Stauffer family” vibe. Phony and fake is what they put out now.