Cullen and Katie: Blame the Mailman Part 7

[workfromhomemom]

I took Katie's comments as a joke too. She did seem a bit surprised on how much they were going to have to donate, I took it good naturedly. I think you guys are looking for things that aren't there. They also didn't know about the trip when the started, they admitted that.

[Terebravisse]

I'm really glad people said something about the trip. It doesn't really bother me that they are doing the write off, I would too. But the trip just makes it look bad, in my opinion. I mean, why can't they do a fundraiser without an incentive? I guess I miss a lot even though I watch the vlogs because I don't recall about the prize. So I was bothered that this didn't just come out of them because they wanted to do something but because there was a prize. But I guess it's expected of vloggers, never able to do anything without an incentive or reward for themselves besides tax write off. As to why I personally never say anything on this thread it's because people are quick to shut down and only comment on "how down to earth" they are and how basically they could do no wrong. It can be comparable to the bumps comment section on YouTube.


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[marshmallowfluf]

I didnt say anything about it because no one else did so i thought maybe i WAS over reacting. But at the time i remember being annoyed at the way she was acting.


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[nutbagmcgee]

Good lord, the trip wasn't announced when they began the fundraising. It was added about half way through the campaign. Cullen talked about it.

Someone above even went and found the specific vlog where they talked about it. It doesn't get much clearer than that.

So why do y'all keep ragging on them about doing this because of the trip? They did not know the trip was an incentive until after they started!

The reading comprehension around here could really use some work.

[Baconsgirl]

Good lord, the trip wasn't announced when they began the fundraising. It was added about half way through the campaign. Cullen talked about it.

Someone above even went and found the specific vlog where they talked about it. It doesn't get much clearer than that.

So why do y'all keep ragging on them about doing this because of the trip? They did not know the trip was an incentive until after they started!

The reading comprehension around here could really use some work.

Are you a teacher? When I hear someone talk about reading comprehension,I automatically think teacher. Lol.


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[nutbagmcgee]

Good lord, the trip wasn't announced when they began the fundraising. It was added about half way through the campaign. Cullen talked about it.

Someone above even went and found the specific vlog where they talked about it. It doesn't get much clearer than that.

So why do y'all keep ragging on them about doing this because of the trip? They did not know the trip was an incentive until after they started!

The reading comprehension around here could really use some work.

Are you a teacher? When I hear someone talk about reading comprehension,I automatically think teacher. Lol.


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I was before I had kids, I have been a SAHM for 13 years now.

[mblant99]

I can't believe we a side-eyeing a charitable donation. The money is going to people who need it. That's really what matters to me. If I ever make a donation, you can bet it is going on tax form. So, I don't agree with that argument. And if they knew about the trip, oh well. I'm sure there were other people in on it for the exact same reason.

I agree. Whether they knew that the winner got the trip or not, they still won. If they did do it so they might could have a chance at the trip, who cares? They probably would've spent less money than they donated if they went on their own, so at least the money still went to the cancer foundation versus an airline and hotel chain.


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[Terebravisse]

Right, but someone mentioned that there was a prize to begin with. It could of been a keychain but the fact of the matter is, there was a prize. This didn't come because they wanted to do something for a good cause, but because there was an incentive. I honestly personally believed they were doing it out of the goodness of their hearts, and for a tax write off. Not because there was a prize involved. Like I said, it could of just been a keychain but it was a prize nonetheless. Anyway, I'll stop here since I know there will a be a least two more comments telling people to "get over it", "they did it for a good cause", "they are still better and more down to earth then other vloggers" etc.


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[parryhotter]

Oh my God... so many of you need to get over yourselves!! I feel like I say this in damn near every thread around here. Ugh. They donated their own money, as well as sold a shirt to raise money and asked for donations, they then gave all the money to the charity. Who cares if they won a trip?! Good for them! I'd be damn happy too, and write that shit off on my taxes GLADLY as well!! I guess I'm a horrible person too! Why do y'all have to find SOMEthing you deem terrible then turn each vlogger into this horrible person because "XYZ"?! They're fucking human too! Oh how honorable I should feel to be in the midst of such PERFECT, judgmental people!


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[FakingIt_MakingIt]

Cullen she response to Katie's reaction makes me believe they did this to win the trip.

I like these two, I really do. But I don't understand why they aren't held just as accountable as any other couple would be in the same situation? If E&J or the lumps did this they would be totally under fire.

I can kind of understand the tax write off, I still think they could have had the proceeds go directly to the charity and not donated through their own bank account. But whatever. The trip and Katie's reaction really leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

[marshmallowfluf]

Oh my God... so many of you need to get over yourselves!! I feel like I say this in damn near every thread around here. Ugh. They donated their own money, as well as sold a shirt to raise money and asked for donations, they then gave all the money to the charity. Who cares if they won a trip?! Good for them! I'd be damn happy too, and write that shit off on my taxes GLADLY as well!! I guess I'm a horrible person too! Why do y'all have to find SOMEthing you deem terrible then turn each vlogger into this horrible person because "XYZ"?! They're fucking human too! Oh how honorable I should feel to be in the midst of such PERFECT, judgmental people!


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These boards have been out of control the past few days with people complaining about other people complaining.. Are you forgetting where you are? This is a gossip board.. No one is taking it that serious.. Its just conversation.


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[Terebravisse]

Cullen she response to Katie's reaction makes me believe they did this to win the trip.

I like these two, I really do. But I don't understand why they aren't held just as accountable as any other couple would be in the same situation? If E&J or the lumps did this they would be totally under fire.

I can kind of understand the tax write off, I still think they could have had the proceeds go directly to the charity and not donated through their own bank account. But whatever. The trip and Katie's reaction really leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Thank you!!


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[Lurker4Life]

Based on most peoples logic here, even though the foundation had a person meaning to Cullen, they shouldn't have donated because of the possibility of a prize? I'm sorry but that is pitiful logic, if I'm passionate about a cause, I don't give a rats about what people will think about my intentions. I took Katie's comment as a joke, and I think many people would make the same joke too. And, not just on this forum, but I laugh when people say thinks like "*blah blah* genuinely felt* or *they honestly knew*" Like I get speculating, but don't assume you know how people are feeling / what they know.

[Lurker4Life]

And this applies to any vloggers or what not, shouldn't we just be grateful they made the effort to make a positive difference in the world? Daily Bumps I would have had no issue with if they didn't seem to hide what the charity really was, but I don't care what people get from donating to charity, at least they are actually doing something more than a lot of people.

[HelloSweetie]

I agree they at least did a nice thing and followed through even IF they did end up pitching in more than they'd planned.

That's a lot better than E&J who said they were going to donate part of the profits of their shirts to her aunt that had Cancer, and then never mentioned the issue again. People (like me) bought the shirts and didn't even get an update on her aunt. We've seen her in the background of vlogs, so she must be fine. Anyway, they never got criticism or questioned about the donation here because people largely liked them at the time and didn't think they would be the type of people to take advantage. It's funny to see how much criticism K&C are getting for winning a trip when they did actually contribute as well.

I get why some people are questioning K&Cs intentions, but they did a nice thing for a charity that is clearly close to their hearts. They didn't flake, or use the donation to talk about how great they are. Not all vloggers are lazy, shady, sell outs.

[Lovethesnark]

Using your viewer's generosity to lower your taxes is a scumbag move. They could have had the profits go directly to charity, they chose to have the money come to them. Raising money for charity is great, but you don't get to pretend that it's an altruistic act when you make sure your bottom line will benefit. What they did was self-serving. There's no way around that. The money ultimately going to charity doesn't make it better. They're taking advantage of their viewers. What's really sad is that they probably would have won the trip without the tshirt sales. I'm sure most of the people who bought tshirts would have gladly donated to the cause anyway. All $17 would have gone to charity and they could have raised more money.

[usernamessuck]

The shirts were a good idea. All those 13 year olds would have easily explained to their parents why they needed a shirt and less easily explained why their parents should donate to this charity. So, I'm not against the Tshirt. I'm also not sure of teesprings charity policy. It might have taken longer than they needed to get the money to the campaign (like teespring may have needed them to do a bunch more stuff beforehand and it would have pushed them past the deadline). I don't know that, and I'm going to give them the benefit of assuming it was in good faith.

At least they aren't fake Christians who preach on YouTube, but do very little for the community (Sam and Nia). At least it was a real charity (DailyBumps). And at least they actually did something instead of preaching at us all the time about being kind and happy (E+J).

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[FakingIt_MakingIt]

Using your viewer's generosity to lower your taxes is a scumbag move. They could have had the profits go directly to charity, they chose to have the money come to them. Raising money for charity is great, but you don't get to pretend that it's an altruistic act when you make sure your bottom line will benefit. What they did was self-serving. There's no way around that. The money ultimately going to charity doesn't make it better. They're taking advantage of their viewers. What's really sad is that they probably would have won the trip without the tshirt sales. I'm sure most of the people who bought tshirts would have gladly donated to the cause anyway. All $17 would have gone to charity and they could have raised more money.

Exactly. Yes, it's great money went to charity. BUT they made absolute sure they were benefiting the most the could. Which definitely raises some suspicion.
I'm not saying they shouldn't have donated, or that they should have won the trip but they could have been more ethical about it all. And if it were any other couple doing the exact same thing they'd be questioned and judged left and right for it.
I think Cullen and Katie are just as self serving as the lumps or E&J. Katie's reaction to donating shows it. They've just hid it better. The money didn't have to go through their bank account. They could have had the money directly from tspring to the charity, but then they wouldn't have gotten the entire tax deduction, only the amount they matched would count.

[usernamessuck]

Not to like beat a dead horse: but the campaign they contributed to looks like it's based in Alabama. The money might stay local, but the campaign is run through ACS. Teespring could have given them some hoops to jump through since they didn't want their money to go directly to ACS but rather to this local campaign (which I don't think is technically a chairty). Just some insight into why they might have done it the way they did.

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[ferriswheel]

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