Tom Leads the Blind: Katie

Making the case for restraining orders...

Melissa and I have noticed an interesting, albeit disturbing, trend in the TomKat relationship: Tom's power over Katie. The body language is clear, Tom has the upper hand in this couple. But at times, the upper hand seems to cross a line...he often looks as though he's leading Katie around like a guideless child. We've presented a photo diary, from the beginning of their relationship to the present. You be the judge. We think you'll agree that the case has been made and it's time for Katie to file a restraining order. --Joan

This begins our new J&M installment: Tom Leads the Blind: Katie.

One of the first batch of pregger/soccer mom pics of Katie being led by TC, November 2005.
(At first, it looks as though he's 'presenting her to the world', but on closer inspection, you can see this is all about him. She's his 'prized possession'. Emphasis on 'possession'.--J)



"Put your arm across your stomach, Katie. Remember that we're pregnant." (These are from a couple of days ago, December 14, 2005.) [These pictures kill me...it's like he's teaching her to walk. In his mind, she needs constant guidance and tutoring. Sickening.--J]




And he holds onto her like she's going to run away. "Stay put, Katie. Don't disappear out of my sight." At the War of the Worlds premiere. [Look at how strongly he latches on to her, he's pressing her arm so tight...too tight. Like he doesn't know his own strength.--J]


"Come along, Katie, remember to look both ways before crossing the street."


"Raise your hand with mine, Katie. Why? Don't ask why, just do it!" [Again, this is all about him. They've just gotten engaged, but his body language spells out 'CONQUEST!" --j]



"Stay close. Remember, no more than arms' length away, Katie. You don't want to learn the hard way. Don't know what I mean? Just ask Nicole." [It's almost as if, her demonstration of affection has to be topped by him. You'll notice, he's very rarely picture 'in back' of her. He's always up front, showing his 'status'.--J]



"Look down, Katie. Don't look at the cameras unless I tell you. Come on, it's not that hard to just obey me." [This is very early in their relationship, and the rules have already been set...--J]


"Stay on the pathway, Katie. Don't stray."


And of course, how can we ever forget the Oprah debacle??? This was the first sighting of Katie, the rag doll. [Frightening. Sure, they're laughing... but when paused like this, you can see Tom's manic side come to the forefront. The last picture, now famous, illustrates that roughness, mentioned above. Katie appears uncomfortable, although she's smiling...you can sense the tension underneath.--j]