TheTimTracker

[peteykirch]

Tim being confused (and Jenn asking nonsensical questions) was also a dealbreaker for me after such a long time viewing them on a regular basis (5+ years).

I am a Floridian. Tim and Jenn are Floridians. The fact that they act so incredibly stupid about things that they should know - as lifelong residents - is entirely irritating and totally designed to elicit comments from their viewers. I find that inauthentic.

As an Orlando resident myself, I would also roll my eyes at their overdramatized accounts of weather - either general storms, daily rainshowers ("ominous clouds!"), or hurricanes / tropical storms).

I knew firsthand much of what they were "selling" on any given day (when doing the math and knowing which day they went somewhere, or which day they reported from home in a vlog) were incorrect and / or greatly exaggerated. This deception - again, to elicit comments and / or sympathy from the viewers (i.e. "hope you're OK!" "we're so worried about you!") - got on my nerves.

EDIT: To answer your question, Tim has been going to Universal for decades. They were "married" in front of Hogwarts. Jenn and he were fans of Universal long before they got into Disney's back pocket. The confusion is all an act.

Yeah them playing dumb asking silly questions that anyone with half a brain could figure out by basic logic and reasoning is one thing that is like nails on a chalkboard for me.

Part of it with Jenn seems she needs constant support and validation so she asks these questions in order to get it. Just watch how often she asks Tim "Is she doing something right/correct?" it's a bit overwhelming.

Tim really loves pointing out stormy clouds that could bring rain. I live in NJ and even I know that Florida gets that 3PM thunderstorm, which is when they tend to go out because well Jenn is the antithesis of a morning person. I remember when they tried to "rope drop" Animal Kingdom to ride Flight of Passage, and it was a complete failure. This is when they were in Sanford, they purposely got up at 5AM, and didn't get to the parking lot a little after 9AM as the park opened, and then complained the entire time that rope dropping is impossible.

I'm not sure what to make of that Florida Resident Edits channel. Guru folks seem to adore it, but I'm not sure what the channel owner's true motivation is.

The video library is heavy on making fun of the Trackers or calling them out on their past behavior (i.e. the gay content and urban party content). Some of the terms the Edits channel uses to describe the Trackers have been used on Guru before (i.e. Jenbo), so it has to be someone who frequents the boards and has a major beef with the Trackers. (The channel also heavily makes fun of Michael Kay and his brother, though Edits states it's fun and satire and they're actually a fan of the Kays [?] ).

I actually recall that urban party video being posted on Guru and then less than 24 hours later, Florida Resident Edits made the video based from it. So either that person posting the video on Guru was meant to be a red herring and it was actually the Edits channel posting on Guru, or the Edits channel simply reads Guru for ideas. Edits had said that a "friend" forwarded them the video.

This was also discussed on Guru, but I also find it odd that Edits removed both the Tracker urban party video and the Prince Charming Dev video (which was posted within a day or so of the Trackers). Prince Charming Dev apparently commented under the video that he was fine with its content after some were calling Edits out for being racist as well. So that means Prince Charming Dev is aware of the channel too. Then, suddenly both videos are gone and the channel went down for less than a day citing a "hiatus."

So, somewhere, someone got a nerve struck (Edits?). Odd, considering Edits tries to come across as a balance between satire (as they call it) and a "rebel" of sorts in posting the "dirty" past of the Trackers - enough to cause them to have to put up an apology video (which was, in my opinion, not entirely sincere and, as referenced previously, they both twisted the truth.)

Well, I know I forwarded Florida Resident Edits a video of Tim and Jenn drunk at the Boardwalk going to CM only areas, but the channel has yet to use it.

 

[2020planner]

Yeah them playing dumb asking silly questions that anyone with half a brain could figure out by basic logic and reasoning is one thing that is like nails on a chalkboard for me.

Part of it with Jenn seems she needs constant support and validation so she asks these questions in order to get it. Just watch how often she asks Tim "Is she doing something right/correct?" it's a bit overwhelming.

Tim really loves pointing out stormy clouds that could bring rain. I live in NJ and even I know that Florida gets that 3PM thunderstorm, which is when they tend to go out because well Jenn is the antithesis of a morning person. I remember when they tried to "rope drop" Animal Kingdom to ride Flight of Passage, and it was a complete failure. This is when they were in Sanford, they purposely got up at 5AM, and didn't get to the parking lot a little after 9AM as the park opened, and then complained the entire time that rope dropping is impossible.

Well, I know I forwarded Florida Resident Edits a video of Tim and Jenn drunk at the Boardwalk going to CM only areas, but the channel has yet to use it.

I do recall that Boardwalk video. Not exactly a years'-later Disney vloggers' finest moment. I also recall the rope drop incident. I also remember when they went to a buffet at 11-11:30 a.m. and wondered why breakfast was no longer being served. [?!?]

I think that another exaggeration that would get on my nerves is Jenn's constant talking about how long it takes her to edit videos. (once, she even complained of a new ailment - carpal tunnel syndrome - due to their "aggressive" editing schedule).

Your comment re: the 3 p.m. thunderstorms and my reference to "ominous clouds" would always amaze me because I would be able to tell the time of day Tim was in the parks roughly by the placement of the sun, angle it was hitting certain attractions' exterior, etc. which would then be wrapped up by a rain cloud approaching as he pointed it out for the umpteenth time and scurried out.

He would probably be in the parks for about 3-5 hours tops on any random vlog day (5 may even been too generous), yet Jenn would continually say it would take her anywhere from 10 to 14 hours to edit a video - longer than a typical person's workday!

Highly highly unlikely - and again, only to elicit comments from the viewers about her dedication, hard work, suffering, etc. Reality is - she gets up late (even with Jackson, as evidenced by their Mother's Day vlog), likely does not have good time management skills, and gets sidetracked watching TV, scanning social media, etc.)

All so disingenuous.

 

[Bangarang0522]

I do recall that Boardwalk video. Not exactly a years'-later Disney vloggers' finest moment. I also recall the rope drop incident. I also remember when they went to a buffet at 11-11:30 a.m. and wondered why breakfast was no longer being served. [?!?]

I think that another exaggeration that would get on my nerves is Jenn's constant talking about how long it takes her to edit videos. (once, she even complained of a new ailment - carpal tunnel syndrome - due to their "aggressive" editing schedule).

Your comment re: the 3 p.m. thunderstorms and my reference to "ominous clouds" would always amaze me because I would be able to tell the time of day Tim was in the parks roughly by the placement of the sun, angle it was hitting certain attractions' exterior, etc. which would then be wrapped up by a rain cloud approaching as he pointed it out for the umpteenth time and scurried out.

He would probably be in the parks for about 3-5 hours tops on any random vlog day (5 may even been too generous), yet Jenn would continually say it would take her anywhere from 10 to 14 hours to edit a video - longer than a typical person's workday!

Highly highly unlikely - and again, only to elicit comments from the viewers about her dedication, hard work, suffering, etc. Reality is - she gets up late (even with Jackson, as evidenced by their Mother's Day vlog), likely does not have good time management skills, and gets sidetracked watching TV, scanning social media, etc.)

All so disingenuous.

Anyone who "edits" as much as Jenn does should be able to get through what Tim gives her in about 4 hours max. There is no good reason is takes her "12 or 13 hours" to edit a vlog that is less than a half hour long. It's definitely all for validation comments as is everything she does.

 

[peteykirch]

Anyone who "edits" as much as Jenn does should be able to get through what Tim gives her in about 4 hours max. There is no good reason is takes her "12 or 13 hours" to edit a vlog that is less than a half hour long. It's definitely all for validation comments as is everything she does.

It takes her 12-13 hours to edit it down to a 20 minute vlog because she's watching trashy reality tv the entire time she's editing. I totally believe she exaggerates how long it takes her to make herself seem more valuable to the entire operation.

 

[2020planner]

Yes. The constant exaggerations, drama, lies and half-truths. That's what I've never understood.

For example, does anyone remember that Tim tweeted around Christmas 2016 that Bandit's cancer had progressed and had literally days to live? The outpouring (rightful) of sympathy was immediate - and all over their Twitter account.

Yet Bandit carried on for almost four more years. With nary an explanation as to how Bandit miraculously recovered from his cancer. I believe they touched on it briefly in the vlog where he was - legitimately - very sick prior to his death a few weeks ago (something about a new treatment, drug, experimental thing [?]) that worked for his cancer (whatever the particular cancer was).

However, at the time - 2016 going into 2017, etc., there was zero mention of Bandit and how he was still alive.

I simply could not understand either the duplicity or the fact that the viewers never picked up on such a thing?

 

[SheDaisy]

Yes. The constant exaggerations, drama, lies and half-truths. That's what I've never understood.

For example, does anyone remember that Tim tweeted around Christmas 2016 that Bandit's cancer had progressed and had literally days to live? The outpouring (rightful) of sympathy was immediate - and all over their Twitter account.

Yet Bandit carried on for almost four more years. With nary an explanation as to how Bandit miraculously recovered from his cancer. I believe they touched on it briefly in the vlog where he was - legitimately - very sick prior to his death a few weeks ago (something about a new treatment, drug, experimental thing [?]) that worked for his cancer (whatever the particular cancer was).

However, at the time - 2016 going into 2017, etc., there was zero mention of Bandit and how he was still alive.

I simply could not understand either the duplicity or the fact that the viewers never picked up on such a thing?

I for one do remember that. It was the same time that my dog was diagnosed with Cushings disease. That's what I thought was going on with Bandit. I just found it really sad that he went from days to live to almost 4 years. Just another example of how they used Bandit for profit. they even monatized his tribute video.

They are just all around awful people.

 

[peteykirch]

Yes. The constant exaggerations, drama, lies and half-truths. That's what I've never understood.

For example, does anyone remember that Tim tweeted around Christmas 2016 that Bandit's cancer had progressed and had literally days to live? The outpouring (rightful) of sympathy was immediate - and all over their Twitter account.

Yet Bandit carried on for almost four more years. With nary an explanation as to how Bandit miraculously recovered from his cancer. I believe they touched on it briefly in the vlog where he was - legitimately - very sick prior to his death a few weeks ago (something about a new treatment, drug, experimental thing [?]) that worked for his cancer (whatever the particular cancer was).

However, at the time - 2016 going into 2017, etc., there was zero mention of Bandit and how he was still alive.

I simply could not understand either the duplicity or the fact that the viewers never picked up on such a thing?

They also claimed Bandit was completely blind like 3 years ago, and then a few months ago before he died, they stated his vision got worse....how do you get worse than completely blind?

 

[Bangarang0522]

They also claimed Bandit was completely blind like 3 years ago, and then a few months ago before he died, they stated his vision got worse....how do you get worse than completely blind?

Yea his 2016 tweet said were going from treatment to quality of life for his last days. 4 years is a loong time for last days. The blindness for the poor dog was all over the place too. I bet the dogsitter knew and cared about Bandit more than they did.

 

[KINGAA]

Tim is 100% downplaying the mask discomfort just to get in the good graces of Disney/Universal.

I'm sorry, but 90 degree weather with high humidity, any mask regardless of it's material is going to make you warmer than not wearing a mask.

Also Tim is very confused as he's trying to remember where the things were at Universal.

I’ve seen other vloggers who have been honest and admitted that’s it’s hard wearing a mask in the heat and are really struggling.

 

[peteykirch]

I’ve seen other vloggers who have been honest and admitted that’s it’s hard wearing a mask in the heat and are really struggling.

Jenn looks like she is dying when she is out in the Florida heat without a mask which is amazing considering she's live in Florida her whole life. You'd think she'd adjust and be able to do alright in the heat and humidity after 30+ years.

 

[PoorKid]

My favorite Tim Tracker moment was when Jenn was pregnant and they thought something was wrong so they rushed to the ER, but then spent several minutes in the car in the hospital parking garage vlogging about it before they actually went in to get medical treatment. Way to go, parents of the year. They celebrate the kid's birthday every month because they're amazed they've kept him alive that long.

 

[2020planner]

My favorite Tim Tracker moment was when Jenn was pregnant and they thought something was wrong so they rushed to the ER, but then spent several minutes in the car in the hospital parking garage vlogging about it before they actually went in to get medical treatment. Way to go, parents of the year. They celebrate the kid's birthday every month because they're amazed they've kept him alive that long.

I do remember that. She was apparently in such intense pain (and potentially with the baby's life at stake) yet they sat there for roughly 5 long minutes ruminating about it in the front seat of the car. That made me believe it was, yet again, more exaggeration. Sad to actually have to say that!

 

[SheDaisy]

I do remember that. She was apparently in such intense pain (and potentially with the baby's life at stake) yet they sat there for roughly 5 long minutes ruminating about it in the front seat of the car. That made me believe it was, yet again, more exaggeration. Sad to actually have to say that!

I'm glad that I'm not the only one that thought that. She is definitely one to overdramatize things. And the every month birthday is getting annoying. I'm like just stop please. I know you can go to the theme parks so you have to do something to bring in the views, but just stop exploiting your kid...

 

[Rippedjeanmaybe]

The thing that got me was when they said that viewers had noticed that Bandit was sleeping a lot more recently and that they hadn’t noticed this themselves until the viewers pointed it out. How would you not notice a change in behaviour with your pet? I did notice though that bandit was pushed to the side once Jackson came along. They were and still are, very obsessed with Jackson.

 

[Desdemona]

I'm glad that I'm not the only one that thought that. She is definitely one to overdramatize things. And the every month birthday is getting annoying. I'm like just stop please. I know you can go to the theme parks so you have to do something to bring in the views, but just stop exploiting your kid...

I think one of them brought it up a few months back, people were making comments about how it makes no sense to celebrate the baby's 'birthday' every month. I think Jen was a bit miffed at that - which I can kind of understand, like it's a baby that you never thought you'd be able to have, but... come on the pair of you are park vloggers not family vloggers, enjoy your son's monthly living away from the camera.

Going back to Bandit, I also found it odd when they had his passing video up that Tim said they had to shield him from the sun otherwise he couldn't see? I don't think he was blind, at least not exactly, am not sure how much the sun would affect a blind dogs vision that their owner would need to move in front of them to shield them from it.

 

[2020planner]

I agree with the last few comments. After Bandit continued to live beyond that Dec 2016 tweet, I failed to believe anything they stated about Bandit. I recall early in her pregnancy, she was sitting on the floor with Bandit and he was pulling away from her. She made some comment about him being afraid because he was blind (hence the reason for him pulling away).

I just took it as he didn't want attention from her at the moment. Why make an excuse?

I never felt he was entirely blind and my suspicions were justified when - in a vlog a few days later - he was visually following a ball they were tossing him and then leading them on a walk down their neighborhood's sidewalk. I wondered to myself - do ANY of their viewers not remember what they uttered a mere few days' earlier?

I think that is what is hugely frustrating to me about their "fans / stans" - they never hold them accountable or question ANYTHING they say that cancels itself out within the next handful of vlogs (again, a recent example being "you won't see that type of content on our channel" and then Tim goes to Disney Springs and Universal right away). Not to mention the recent incidences with their past videos.

 

[peteykirch]

Tim has to be super excited. He gets out of the house and out from under Jenn's control and go to the themeparks in back to back days.

He has had to hate being locked in, but you know Jenn loved it because of all her self diagnosed ailments that limit her from actually going outside and doing things.

 

[Margo_Channing]

Tim has to be super excited. He gets out of the house and out from under Jenn's control and go to the themeparks in back to back days.

He has had to hate being locked in, but you know Jenn loved it because of all her self diagnosed ailments that limit her from actually going outside and doing things.

He better get there early as disney will be operating at a 30% capacity, lines for rides will be virtual, everything you'll be allocated at time slot to do things, no shows, no parades nor fireworks.

 

[SheDaisy]

I agree with the last few comments. After Bandit continued to live beyond that Dec 2016 tweet, I failed to believe anything they stated about Bandit. I recall early in her pregnancy, she was sitting on the floor with Bandit and he was pulling away from her. She made some comment about him being afraid because he was blind (hence the reason for him pulling away).

I just took it as he didn't want attention from her at the moment. Why make an excuse?

I never felt he was entirely blind and my suspicions were justified when - in a vlog a few days later - he was visually following a ball they were tossing him and then leading them on a walk down their neighborhood's sidewalk. I wondered to myself - do ANY of their viewers not remember what they uttered a mere few days' earlier?

I think that is what is hugely frustrating to me about their "fans / stans" - they never hold them accountable or question ANYTHING they say that cancels itself out within the next handful of vlogs (again, a recent example being "you won't see that type of content on our channel" and then Tim goes to Disney Springs and Universal right away). Not to mention the recent incidences with their past videos.

I don't think he was entirely blind either. they only pulled that card when it was for views. We rarely heard about him since Jackson was born. It's sad really.

Yeah, they can do no wrong as far as their stans go. Ot just annoys me quite honestly.

 

[Desdemona]

Tim has to be super excited. He gets out of the house and out from under Jenn's control and go to the themeparks in back to back days.

He has had to hate being locked in, but you know Jenn loved it because of all her self diagnosed ailments that limit her from actually going outside and doing things.

Does Jenn self diagnose her ailments? What ailments does/might she have? And isn't that a waste of money for them both to have annual passes when Tim is the only one who goes consistently to make it worth the money?