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'You only see 5 minutes of my day'


That's what Maci said during the ask the moms. She was trying to say that just because you see me sitting down during one segment, that doesn't mean I was doing nothing all day. While that may be true, I certainly don't agree for this show. If they only filmed one episode of teen mom altogether, then yes. But they're on their 6th season. MTV is filming their lives and trying to make a show and they have to keep it interesting and well rounded to keep viewers watching. If they really had some other job, wouldn't MTV film that or at least at some point, you'd hear them talking about it. I remember in the 3rd or 4th season, Catelynn was looking into college and working at a store. And they always showed a 3 second segment of her at the store, or talking about work. If any of them was doing something, you'd think they'd have that. You always see Farrah doing something. Even Maci I know is very hands on with her kids, was planning a wedding, and you can see all of this over a season. But if all season, you're couch hopping from your house to the therapist, that's pretty obvious. I work, study, hang out with friends, and I have some lazy days. If MTV came to film my life, at some point over a season, you'd see or hear me talking about all of those things.

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It's been mentioned before that Taylor and Maci both had jobs. I have no clue about now, but seeing how close she had her kids together I would assume she isnt working at the moment. MTV is only showing us what they want to show us. When Maci was pregnant they showed her at Bentley's ball games some. Just b/c we dont see it doesn't mean it doesnt happen or isnt happening. We dont see them go to the bathroom, but we know they must go, its all about what MTV wants us to see and what they think viewers want to see.

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They show a lot of them sitting and talking with family because that's when they probe them with questions. Farrah doesn't have the same type conversations with people because her family is basically doormats for her to walk all over. Amber is almost always sitting too, with Matt. The producers ask questions about what they read in the tabloids and their her relationship with Gary...it's all very strategic. They showed Maci working on Taylor's clothing line last season. The times they show Maci sitting are probably the times when the babies are napping. We see 10% of their lives. Can't judge them too harshly for that.

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I saw on here somewhere that they separated for a few before the wedding is this true?

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