Knorpp&South: When a FINGER AMPUTATION turns into a THRIFTING COMPILATION. | Part 4

[NSEW]

I watched the last 15 minutes of that video. I don’t think I’d really watched their videos since Mike went on his rant about what a great mom Megan is and, if people don’t like her decisions, they can stop watching. What a change. They’ve both spiraled down in the past few months.

I condemn Mike and Megan for a lot, including their neglect of their children and not taking COVID seriously, but watching that video, I also felt really sorry for them. The pandemic is hard, and Megan clearly has severe mental health issues that have been exacerbated this year. She acknowledges that thrifting is an addiction, like gambling, but she’s in denial about the severity of her issues, and the whole family is suffering for it.

Depression is extremely common among Mormon women. Here’s an article from BYU that says that 27% of Mormon women are on or have been on antidepressants and gives a theory about why:

People in LDS culture pretend to be the happiest people because they believe they have the true gospel, De Soto said.

“I think we try to put on this face, especially in the LDS Church, that our lives our perfect, when that is completely false,” De Soto said. “The gospel is for the sick. It’s for the people that need help.”

Jensen said perfectionism — “the damaging belief that one’s worth is inherently attached to always doing or being their absolute best,” — is often a factor that negatively affects his patients’ mental health.

“I see people stuck in erroneous beliefs that negative feelings must mean they are less righteous, or being punished by God, or deeply flawed,” Jensen said. “I hear people say they are doing everything the church tells them to do but they are still unhappy, and then assume it’s because they are just ‘bad’ people.”

https://universe.byu.edu/2018/02/05/mental-illness-1/

Megan has put double pressure on herself. She’s told the world that she has the best, happiest life both because she’s Mormon and because she’s chosen an unconventional life - big family, unschooling, etc. - that others may judge but she knows is best. Instead of facing that life isn’t perfect, she’s covering up her mental health issues with an addiction. Because if she’s unhappy, that means both her faith and her life choices are subpar.

I hope she or Mike will google “thrifting addiction,” recognize many others have had the same compulsions as Megan, and get her help for the underlying causes.

[NarcoelpsyMom]

(Sorry for the blur) I have never noticed this wall somehow. How hideous. Do they have any photos of the kids or family around the house? Is this all random thrift store junk photos? Their wall looks like a damn thrift store!
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I have never seen a personal photo in the hoarder house, not of her own kids, her family members, etc. The closest was that during Christmas, they hung cards on the fridge, and some were photo cards. I imagine they are all trash now.

Even their single full bathroom is covered wall to wall in “art”.

[Hyacinth]

(Sorry for the blur) I have never noticed this wall somehow. How hideous. Do they have any photos of the kids or family around the house? Is this all random thrift store junk photos? Their wall looks like a damn thrift store!
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I have never seen a personal photo in the hoarder house, not of her own kids, her family members, etc. The closest was that during Christmas, they hung cards on the fridge, and some were photo cards. I imagine they are all trash now.

Even their single full bathroom is covered wall to wall in “art”.

I also thought that it was really weird that Jude's new fish was being kept in the bathroom? At his age you would think that he want his new pet in his bedroom? Or perhaps the cats enjoy going fishing?

[stumpydog]

some of our kids "work" from home....making friendship bracelets somehow doesn't really constitute a career that i would worry about moving for, same as andrew's big "writing and ghost story career" or blacksmithing.....and what a shock she just can't handle living in a small house full of crap. and she doesn't like clutter..really????

those comments weren't tongue in cheek.

hoarder. if the name fits own it. "we will have a larger house and it will feel like we have nothing." "we want everyone to feel comfortable in our home...well it's our school (?) our office and our employment place." can't wait for the finalized plans.

and lets talk about HORIZONITAL AND VERTICAL STRIPES AT THE SAME TIME. please. fashion sense....really...even convicts know better. train

[kjmac]

Every time I see those walls of junky goodwill frames I just think...for the price of several of those, she could purchase something beautiful from an artist struggling in this pandemic...or even have a nice family portrait commissioned.

[lmmomSD]

Are they really trying to schedule a meetup? Do they think they are naturally immune to Covid-19?

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[Hyacinth]

Are they really trying to schedule a meetup? Do they think they are naturally immune to Covid-19?

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It would appear from all accounts that none of the Mormon vloggers take the pandemic very seriously? (If it wasn't for the pandemic I would dare someone living in the same state as them to go to a meet up to see if Meghan comes across as insane as she is in the vlogs, in real life lol)

[flutprop]

Are they really trying to schedule a meetup? Do they think they are naturally immune to Covid-19?

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It would appear from all accounts that none of the Mormon vloggers take the pandemic very seriously? (If it wasn't for the pandemic I would dare someone living in the same state as them to go to a meet up to see if Meghan comes across as insane as she is in the vlogs, in real life lol)

I will go. Getting my second vaccine dose in 2 weeks!

I was wondering about all the video calls with Elijah and Daniel. I thought the missionaries were only allowed to contact families a few times per year? Like Christmas, Mothers Day and and a couple other special days during the year. It seems like they speak to them every few days.

[tomcruisin4abruisin]

They’re so tone deaf. I can’t believe they’re talking about a meet up when everything is still so uncertain but then let’s remember they’ve gone to a huge family reunion and needlessly put themselves and others at risk throughout this entire thing. They go to multiple places every single day. It doesn’t seem like they launder their masks after each use. In one video I saw Megan wearing a mask and then, later, Esther wearing the same mask. That’s so disgusting. This last video was the last straw for me, a birthday party? Planning a meet up? I can’t waste more time watching them completely disregard the fact that our DAILY death rate for people in the US hovers around 3,000.

Wake up. 1 in 1,000 people in the United States has succumbed to this virus. It’s now the leading cause of death.

I get that everyone is different. Everyone gets to make their own choices. But when those choices put others at risk? No. If people had taken this more seriously last year and stopped being selfish or thinking that this couldn’t get them... then maybe we would be in a better place to start having small gatherings. But we aren’t there. It’s worse than it’s ever been.

In my state, the general population isn’t slated to get vaccinations until at least May and I have little faith in them being able to stick to their committed timeline. Things aren’t going back to “normal” for a long time, if ever.

[NarcoelpsyMom]

Today, in the middle of a freaking traitorous coup on the Capitol, Manic Meggers was busy rewarding herself with a trip to the thrift store.

MEGAN! It’s only a reward if it’s not something you do every day anyway!

What REALLLLLY pissed me off about their absolute disregard for personal safety during a pandemic is Eve.

Children with Down’s syndrome have a much higher risk of serious, life altering side affects and symptoms from Covid.

They are playing with that child’s life, all in the name of having fun and doing whatever they want.

[Rubberbiscuit]

Every day that goes by and they aren’t infected with Covid is a surprise to me. They’re not very careful, so it’s just a matter of time. I work for a small town health department and our cases have multiplied by over 5 since November, compared to the entire pandemic. For someone who goes out in public constantly and hosts unmasked gatherings at the house, it’s not a matter of “if” you’ll get coronavirus, but “when”. All their adopted kids have some sort of medical condition, so they’re at higher risk of getting sicker. Add this to their educational neglect and I’m sick of this family. I’ve watched them since their rv days, and I’m starting to wonder why I still watch.

[MervelllaB]

Every day that goes by and they aren’t infected with Covid is a surprise to me. They’re not very careful, so it’s just a matter of time. I work for a small town health department and our cases have multiplied by over 5 since November, compared to the entire pandemic. For someone who goes out in public constantly and hosts unmasked gatherings at the house, it’s not a matter of “if” you’ll get coronavirus, but “when”. All their adopted kids have some sort of medical condition, so they’re at higher risk of getting sicker. Add this to their educational neglect and I’m sick of this family. I’ve watched them since their rv days, and I’m starting to wonder why I still watch.

The thing is, they all could have had it already and how would any of us know? They might not even have known.
Even if they had minor symptoms, they’re not likely to get tested. Jude was unwell just the other week.


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[Blabla_pro]

I agree their disregard for the pandemic is infuriating.

Nobody is commenting on the last 14 minutes of the We want to meet you video?

While discussing the take home message from the film Can't take it with you, they give life advices. Life should be fun, says the mormon wife. She was happy but not so much so she went to Peru and felt better (the privilege) but then back at home she started not being happy again. That's when Mike insisted and supported her to become an artist (!). Because she always says that had she not married and had kids she would have been an artist. (imagine being in her family and constantly hearing it). But now she is so happy to be an artist. Not that there aren't responsibilities in life, marriage can be hard, she says, for example in the parenting part (eyeroll).

I find it highly inappropriate (pandemic aside) to film and post other people's kids playing in their house.

I kind of appreciated the honesty of both of them saying she's addicted to thrifting and that they go thrifting even on date nights because there's nothing else to do. Very sad though.

[toneloop]

Thoughts after the new video:

Homeschooling is easy! Just take your kids to the middle of the forest and let them play with rusty & sharp old metal? ...Got it.

[AdrianaT]

Every day that goes by and they aren’t infected with Covid is a surprise to me. They’re not very careful, so it’s just a matter of time. I work for a small town health department and our cases have multiplied by over 5 since November, compared to the entire pandemic. For someone who goes out in public constantly and hosts unmasked gatherings at the house, it’s not a matter of “if” you’ll get coronavirus, but “when”. All their adopted kids have some sort of medical condition, so they’re at higher risk of getting sicker. Add this to their educational neglect and I’m sick of this family. I’ve watched them since their rv days, and I’m starting to wonder why I still watch.

I said the same exact thing in the comments of their YT video some months back about they meeting up with people without masks and their adopted kids all having some sort of medical conditions and how it is unsafe and I got lectured and bashed by Karens on that comment about how normal flu kills more and this is just conspiracy. And then they called me Democrat and I was like I am not even American and legit don't care about your shitty political parties. Had to delete my comment then because got spam hate on it.

[Magarel12]

They’re out of control
Seeing the kids playing with hairdryer just above a bucket full of water ... great job !
Let’s wandering kids all day long is NOT homeschooling, it’s carelessness !
I have the idea that they’ll start a new income with personal and life development coaching with their pseudo meet up in an RV park. It’ll be great if they could do it with Phil and Alex! Best show ever


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[Hyacinth]

They’re out of control
Seeing the kids playing with hairdryer just above a bucket full of water ... great job !
Let’s wandering kids all day long is NOT homeschooling, it’s carelessness !
I have the idea that they’ll start a new income with personal and life development coaching with their pseudo meet up in an RV park. It’ll be great if they could do it with Phil and Alex! Best show ever


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I tried to watch the whole 'homeschooling' vlog, but just couldn't so I flicked through it and watched bits. Those kids aren't being homeschooled. Pyromaniac kid is turning into a psychopath. They may bleat on about being happy, but that is definitely about them trying to convince themselves. The only time that Megan is ever happy these days is when she is getting her high from thrifting (and that high obviously only lasts a very short time). Lol at the reference to Phil and Alex and their over the top 'preaching' as well. They are doing exactly the same thing as well to try to convince themselves that they are happy. Phil particularly annoys me as his preaching involves getting loud - deep down I think he is miserable.

[sunnyshine]

So nice that she got her haircut to look just as crazy as before... I like to cut my hair just like my teenage sons' hair as well.

[stumpydog]

i missed the part where running thru the woods behind where you USED to live is ho e schooling. trespassing maybe, but home schooling? digging around for old metal so you can drag it back to the house and blacksmith kid can make a weapon in your driveway. yea that just smacks of schooling. and let's have another kid hold a hair dryer around a bucket of water..just for added fun and learning..soon they'll learn electricity and water don't mix.

and then it's off to thrifting.

and we'll all be happy and sing kumbaya and if we sit in our little bubbles the chaos will just go away.

i bet the old landlord is just so happy they are gone. i bet the new neighbors are just thrilled to hear serial killer wanna be beating the hell out of metal all the time in their driveway. nothing will may you crazier then some kid pounding metal all the time in the name of "schooling"

so glad i don't live near them. so glad.

[1Poodle1]

They left out the part that it helps to be totally stoned out of your gourd by the end of the day.

Digging around in a trash dump picking up rusty metal in the dirt. Nice. Tetanus, anyone?

I agree, stumpydog. I hope for the neighbor's sake, pyro kid gets tired of that hobby soon. Pounding metal everyday has to be driving them up the wall!