tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post7198444083924504847..comments2024-03-27T11:17:29.115-05:00Comments on Bates Family Blog: Bates Updates and Pictures | Gil and Kelly | 19 Kids | Bringing Up Bates | UP TV: Growing Old TogetherLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-25371008772842901662018-06-14T21:32:56.741-05:002018-06-14T21:32:56.741-05:00Who are the other young people at the party? I not...Who are the other young people at the party? I notice some that aren't part of the Bates family. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-8553089080447359232018-02-10T16:46:43.974-06:002018-02-10T16:46:43.974-06:00They were not making fun of anyone. It is a realit...They were not making fun of anyone. It is a reality for a lot of people when they age. They were just dressing to look like older people. They were celebrating that they will love each no matter what the future holds... oxygen tanks... glasses... hearing aids.... it was a beautiful picture of love. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-75985246190283321182018-02-10T16:42:53.460-06:002018-02-10T16:42:53.460-06:00It isn’t a disability to need oxygen. It is just a...It isn’t a disability to need oxygen. It is just a medical need sometimes. Wearing glasses and needing a hearing aid are medical needs not disabilities. If someone puts glasses on I don’t assume they are making fun of people like me who has to wear them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-42542573508909787742018-02-10T16:39:13.885-06:002018-02-10T16:39:13.885-06:00Evan isn’t making a joke out of it. A lot of peopl...Evan isn’t making a joke out of it. A lot of people need oxygen when they are older. It is generally associated with aging. They were dressing up to look older. It is just a prop like the other items they used. Don’t be so sensitive! My grandmother had to be on oxygen her last few months of life, and I don’t find it offensive at all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-66785026968981297592018-02-10T16:22:57.081-06:002018-02-10T16:22:57.081-06:00I agree@6:57. This “theme” was tasteless. When you...I agree@6:57. This “theme” was tasteless. When you’ve been a caretaker you understand the true struggles of aging. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-86381038326594923272018-02-10T06:57:38.843-06:002018-02-10T06:57:38.843-06:00I think we have every right to be offended. Some t...I think we have every right to be offended. Some thngs you DO NOT make fun of.A cane is one thing but an oxygen tank helps save lives. Not funnyroddmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09389826007718895253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-14934167151916107792018-02-10T06:55:49.434-06:002018-02-10T06:55:49.434-06:00Also oxygen tanks arent always needed because of t...Also oxygen tanks arent always needed because of tobacco products. Environmental toxins radiation treatment, and workplace toxins are other causes.roddmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09389826007718895253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-83377906492225364972018-02-09T07:24:43.536-06:002018-02-09T07:24:43.536-06:00I’m a senior citizen and not offended by the cost...I’m a senior citizen and not offended by the costumes. However, it’s not my right to tell someone else that they should or shouldn’t feel about it. Seems as though there’s no shortage of thoughts and feelings police in this world, from all philosophical, theological and political sides.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-60437509658658894832018-02-09T02:51:06.949-06:002018-02-09T02:51:06.949-06:00They already do that as well as hospitals and othe...They already do that as well as hospitals and other locations, etc. They even helped out after Tennessee fires,overseas, etc. Too many to list. That's part of their life and ministry. Not to mention, they enjoy giving back and they make relationships with many of the people they help. Like, taking the sick little boy, fishing with the family. I can't remember his name. But, it was so touching to see the joy on the childs' face. Bless You for the challenge. It is a wonderful idea for all of us, to do. Annie -Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193384989115455272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-30153329272068810802018-02-08T15:49:49.713-06:002018-02-08T15:49:49.713-06:00I challenge every Bates who dressed up like that t...I challenge every Bates who dressed up like that to spend a week volunteering at a nursing home. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-56402996480146066312018-02-07T13:00:42.772-06:002018-02-07T13:00:42.772-06:00I'm a senior and found the pictures hilarious....I'm a senior and found the pictures hilarious. People need to stop being offended over every little thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-15000867187241984772018-02-07T12:47:25.482-06:002018-02-07T12:47:25.482-06:00Others don't see it that way. At all. You sh...Others don't see it that way. At all. You should never have fun by pretending that you've got some sort of disability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-24802663528318872892018-02-07T09:15:07.312-06:002018-02-07T09:15:07.312-06:00I am a senior citizen and use a walker. Plus, I ha...I am a senior citizen and use a walker. Plus, I have an eye patch right now , due to a bout with Bells Palsy. I thought that it was wonderful and absolutely hilarious. It was also quite heartwarming. Because the young people were Empathizing with some of the bad things that comes with aging. But, they were showing that they will be a constant companion and caregiver if needed ,no matter how old they get. What a wonderful gift to give to someone you love. The gift of knowing that they will Love you, no matter what you look like or the health problems that you may have in the future. What a loving peace of mind or A person could be old and need a walker, etc. But, they could be alone and bitter and just looking for a way to try to make others feel lonely and bitter as well. Maybe with anonymous comments or trying to find fault where only good was itended.God wants us to be happy and loving and when we open our hearts to His love. We will see love and light around us instead of bitterness, jealousy or simple discontentment. God Bless You All!Annie -Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193384989115455272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-62073162866904380982018-02-07T06:32:24.102-06:002018-02-07T06:32:24.102-06:00i have been on O2 and used a walker...not any long...i have been on O2 and used a walker...not any longer....i am now wheelchair bound...and i live in an apartment building built specifically for the handicapped and elderly..me and my friends find NOTHING wrong with the way they dressed to celebrate this holiday...oxygen tank, walker and ALL :-) Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267217380529702070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-60394931613013390762018-02-07T01:37:28.177-06:002018-02-07T01:37:28.177-06:00Oh love the idea.Oh love the idea.Suznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-38540857680058405832018-02-06T17:00:17.171-06:002018-02-06T17:00:17.171-06:00How do you know it's not a fake oxygen tank, o...How do you know it's not a fake oxygen tank, or one that's already been used?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-2509453585826916052018-02-06T16:47:58.157-06:002018-02-06T16:47:58.157-06:00Oh my, it was stated in a comment that the oxygen ...Oh my, it was stated in a comment that the oxygen and walker are ususlly age related disabilities. Meaning "old age". The theme is growing old together. I see nothing offensive about the use of these things in the theme. In our society the things that people find offensive are insane. Perhaps if they were dressed as witches, goblins, devils and demons as many do for halloween that would be more acceptable to you. Or perhaps standing around with alcohol and cigarettes that would be acceptable. Pardon me, cigarettes are a major cause for the need of oxygen tanks in our elders so that might offend someone. This family seems to have great respect for others,the elders included, I do not believe they were making fun of anyone with any disability. Get over it. For those who are only on here to find something to complain about, respect does not include an approval of a sinful lifestyle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-13017016149955771642018-02-06T14:48:53.310-06:002018-02-06T14:48:53.310-06:00Good gracious people! Is there anything that can b...Good gracious people! Is there anything that can be said anymore without someone getting “offended?” The Nates family did not deliberately use an oxygen tank to make fun of elderly people. That was not their intent. They merely dressed as older people — many of whom use oxygen. I bet if you showed older people with a tank these pictures they’d do nothing but laugh! It’s only the younger generation that has to make such a big deal about things. When you dress your kids of in animal costumes, does that offend the animals because they really need their tails? If someone dresses up as a pirate does that offend because someone might really need an eyepatch? WHERE IS THE LINE DRAWN? Stop being so offended and go read something else. You don’t have to read the comment or look st the pictures. It’s a free country! Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-43572506879153929352018-02-06T12:14:31.602-06:002018-02-06T12:14:31.602-06:00Being on a walker and having to use oxygen is noth...Being on a walker and having to use oxygen is nothing to laugh about! At any age!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-63450553623107319832018-02-06T10:30:24.418-06:002018-02-06T10:30:24.418-06:00Anonymous 5:07p.m, that is exactly what they were ...Anonymous 5:07p.m, that is exactly what they were portraying, the reality that oxygen is sometimes needed when growing old and that they wanted to grow old together no matter what. It wasn’t insensitive at all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-91551790578490740162018-02-06T10:14:45.866-06:002018-02-06T10:14:45.866-06:00People also need glasses and wheelchairs. Is it ju...People also need glasses and wheelchairs. Is it just oxygen tanks, or are those things forbidden too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-72715334770737168142018-02-06T09:55:40.181-06:002018-02-06T09:55:40.181-06:00I agree. It's no laughing matter. Whoever pu...I agree. It's no laughing matter. Whoever put them up to it should be ashamed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-49525657992667956632018-02-06T09:27:03.922-06:002018-02-06T09:27:03.922-06:00While this may have been done in fun, there's ...While this may have been done in fun, there's nothing hilarious about needing oxygen or using a walker. I'm shocked that they'd film this family pretending they have age-related disabilities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-74531393422102899132018-02-05T23:15:13.699-06:002018-02-05T23:15:13.699-06:00the bates have got to be the most fun family ever!...the bates have got to be the most fun family ever! everyone looks fantastic, and unrecognizable, lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-19962424243674577742018-02-05T17:07:56.049-06:002018-02-05T17:07:56.049-06:00The oxygen tank is extremely insensitive. Some peo...The oxygen tank is extremely insensitive. Some people truly need oxygen for medical reasons. Evan should not make a joke out of it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com