People hate Octomom for having octuplets on top of her existing six children. I was initially speculating that her kids would be taken away from her within six months. I thought about it some more and I realized I was wrong. Here’s why.

Octomom is sitting on a goldmine. At the very least, she can sell the worldwide rights for an interview with her and the kids for $2 million dollars. That is a low figure for a story that has worldwide interest. The Monica Lewinsky interview sold for $7 million, that was over a decade ago. 

Here is how I would do a deal if I was Octomom’s agent:

I would sell the following package of rights for $25 million dollars:

One exclusive two hour interview to be granted after the octuplets arrive at home.

One birthday special when they all turn one.

Another birthday special when they turn two, three and four.

A first grade birthday special when they all turn five.

Another special of the Octuplets visiting Disneyland

Another birthday special when they turn 12 or 13

A final special at their high school graduations. They would be around 17 at that time.

Ten other interviews at the buyer’s choosing, each to be one hour. They can do special interest, such as ‘Octuplet #5 becomes a boy scout’.

I would demand $4 million upfront, $1.5 million to be paid out in years 2-5, and the remaining to be spread out over 12 years. 

This woman is sitting on a gold mine.

And for the sake of the American taxpayer, she should go for the money, otherwise the taxpayers will end up footing the bill for her progeny.