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Gotta Watch: Wild antics on 'Toddlers and Tiaras'
Alana Thompson stars in TLC’s “Toddlers and Tiaras.”
March 16th, 2012
11:39 AM ET

Gotta Watch: Wild antics on 'Toddlers and Tiaras'

Alana Thompson is the 6-year-old known as “Honey Boo Boo Child” on TLC’s “Toddlers and Tiaras.” Her huge personality and hilarious antics made her a favorite on the reality show, but she and her mother have also been the subject of several controversies this year. Alana has been seen using “pageant crack” and dancing on a bar. Yesterday, mother June Shannon defended her daughter on HLN. You’ve Gotta Watch this pageant family.

Not a ‘sleazy bar’

Alana Thompson’s mom sets the record straight on the notorious video showing the little girl dancing on a bar for dollars. Learn why she defends the event.

Bar dancing

If you missed the video that caused this controversy in the first place, we’ve got it for you. This YouTube video shows Alana dancing on top of a bar. You’ve got to see what she’s wearing.

‘Pageant crack’

How do those tiara-wearing toddlers get so peppy onstage? Many of them inhale sugary Pixie Stix to get an energy boost. Watch to decide what’s in Honey Boo Boo’s mysterious “go-go juice.” CNN’s Anderson Cooper pokes fun at the practice on his RidicuList.

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  1. Johnny

    Mom needs to get a life....and a spot on the biggest loser

    March 16, 2012 at 3:25 pm | Report abuse | Reply
    • Jake

      and take her duaghter with her.

      March 16, 2012 at 3:56 pm | Report abuse |
    • Jake

      and take her daughter with her. To much t&t can't spell, brain going numb, only took two minutes of video, to much, brain slowing downnnn

      March 16, 2012 at 3:58 pm | Report abuse |
  2. Pat in IL

    That out of control mother can't even answer a simple question. This is absolutely child abuse and the law should be intervening. What is a 6 year old doing in a bar??? What is a 6 year old doing dancing for dollars??? What is this mohter's IQ? The mother is also neglecting the best interest of the child in that she is letting her get as fat as she is. Where is this little girl's father, grandparents, etc.? Somebody needs to put a halt to this obscenity, or the mom will be prostituting her as soon as she turns 12. 'Whatever she wants to do' – ridiculous! The very best spin on this is bad parenting, but it goes way beyond that. I'm just sick about this.

    March 16, 2012 at 3:28 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  3. Johnny

    "Pageant Crack" wow...these moms set a great example. Already turning their kids into unhealthy fatties, like all of the moms seem to be...

    March 16, 2012 at 3:30 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  4. Red Blooded American

    All you critics need to find the sponsors and quit buying their products. They will get the idea.

    March 16, 2012 at 3:33 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  5. Jessie

    This little girl looks ill and maybe needs to be running around outside and get fresh air.

    March 16, 2012 at 3:39 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  6. KRIK

    CNN – I ask most sincerely...when did stories like this start qualifying as 'news'? Just when did you lose your way so, so badly?

    March 16, 2012 at 3:40 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  7. Anonymous

    A lot of the toddlers are kinda ugly.

    March 16, 2012 at 3:43 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  8. SoloLupo

    Newt Gingrich wants to do away with child labor laws so what's the problem? At least this is one job that won't be shipped overseas. If the Boo Boo wants to advance in this job, she's got to learn to use a pole.

    March 16, 2012 at 3:45 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  9. Anonymous

    I blame childhood obesity on toddlers in tiaras.

    March 16, 2012 at 3:45 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  10. TrashyChick

    I like to wear short dresses. With a frilly thong!

    March 16, 2012 at 3:46 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  11. Bates

    How is half the nonsense these mothers put these girls through not classified as child endangerment? Someone needs to make a call to child services in my opinion. These mothers are despicable horrible human begins.

    March 16, 2012 at 3:55 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  12. Nana

    Go figure, an overweight, unattractive, back woods momma putting lil honey boo boo out there in front of an audience of horney college co ed's to dance for money....momma needs ciggy's, mountain dew, and chew!! How ashamed she should be but instead she is loud and proud! Women like this cannot call themselves mother's...they are more like madame's!!

    March 16, 2012 at 4:01 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  13. T'sah From Virginia

    The MOMS are fat and the children are not attractive at all (but maybe would be if not dressed for the part). Someone is lacking self-esteem!!

    March 16, 2012 at 4:01 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  14. LuisWu

    She needs to go easy on the Pixie Stix, she'll wind up looking like her porker mom.

    March 16, 2012 at 4:01 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  15. WhiteTrashGal

    What did the mom mean, He walked us through it? Was this child HIRED to dance at this bar? The "Go Go Juice" alcohol drinks being the selling point? Are you kidding me? What time was this "performance"? Was that little girl sticking her chest out and shaking her butt on a table for PAY of some kind? NO SIR! Anyone who thinks that's a healthy message to be teaching a child of her age is seriously wrong. This ignorant mother needs parenting classes somewhere other than the University of Greedville.

    March 16, 2012 at 4:02 pm | Report abuse | Reply
    • Portland tony

      Applebee's was the name of that bar where all those low life dudes in raincoats hung out! It's also known as a fast casual neighborhood restaurant. Which one, I don't know. There's more than 2000 in the US!

      March 16, 2012 at 4:59 pm | Report abuse |
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