Kid Nation-The Taming of Taylor

This episode should have had the disclaimer that graphic scenes might be too objectionable for the squeamish-the killing of chickens for dinner. I did feel a ping of remorse for those that were dinner and I would have definitely been one of those kids, befriending the chickens and making them part of the family. Taylor didn't have any sympathy for the ugly brown chickens though-off with their heads! I think that might be the way she will deal with people in real life, as she said "is there makeup for chickens?" Sofia showed her great negotiating skills when she intervened in the chicken coop and suggested that they should pick the ones for slaughter-that was brilliant and she is after all a 30 year old, stuck in a 13 year old body! Meanwhile back at the ranch, the nerd herd were discussing all the numbers of PI-go figure little one tooth boy Alex knew them all. I loved it during the challenge when Jared (and where does he gets those goofy hats he wears?) said that Pinto is a bean-not an Indian tribe! In the end, I think this episode was mostly about redemption and reward, especially for Taylor, taking the initiative to work and then finally being able to get into the arcade, and for Hunter, for showing his great work ethic and winning the gold star. I'm always left with the Little House on the Prairie feeling after watching Kid Nation, sigh! -Single D

This was the Taylor episode all the way. "Ugly chickens deserve to die!" and "we need animal makeup", just a couple of memorable quotes from the diva herself. I certainly hope she doesn't see people that way. One day the reality fairy will pay her a visit in a BIG way. She did have that moment of work ethic, but only because she wanted to get into the arcade. If the council had picked the library, you can be sure Taylor would still be in the chicken coop not doing any work. At least the dishes got done.

Greg looked a little too comfortable beheading the chickens. Maybe they should lock up the sharp things. And what's up with Jared's new hat? He looks like he is ready for high tea. Serve up the cucumber sandwiches Jared is ready!

I did like Sophia's library and Alex's donation of his Navajo to English dictionary. I'm sure that will come in real handy.

What was the council thinking when they picked the arcade over the library. If they had thought for just a minute, they would, or should, have realized no work would get done when there are free games to be had. Again, I have to remind myself these are just kids.

Kudos to Hunter who finally won the gold star!

Next week - there's a new Sheriff in town and her name is Sophia! Double D