Some people are jerks.

LessThanZero

I don't know if any of you have come across this blog post yet or a story about it. It's getting a little bit of notice here on the interwebz.

Clicky

I know it's kind of long, so just skim it if you're interested. It's a blog post from a mother whose 5 year old son decided he wanted to dress up as Daphne from Scooby Doo. She describes making sure he truly wanted to be that (since kids change their minds frequently) and the reaction from other Moms at his pre-school on the day he dressed up. She then expresses her feelings on the way they reacted and commented on it.

I just think it's sad. As a grown adult with a child, you don't have to like the idea of this or may find it strange. But FFS, have enough tact to keep your mouth shut about it, especially in front of the kid.

Thoughts?

number55

I think close-minded people are just that, close-minded. They can't see past their own opinions. It's sad.

cupcakesfrosting

I hate ignorant parents.

I hate that sometimes, parents make fun of other people in front of their children.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

I applaud that mother.  The rest of those judgey, stupid moms can lick my nuts.

maratea

It's unfortunate that those women are parents. Disgusting. There was a thread on Married Life (the nest) about one of the poster's kids not getting any candy because he wouldn't say 'trick or treat.' Ok, except the kid had autism, I think, and the mom explained this to the non-candy-passer-outer, and the candy lady still wouldn't give the kid anything. Bitch.

K&J64

That's sad, he's a kid - let him dress up as whatever he wants and keep your mouth shut about it if you don't like it. It's kind of like the parents who would make snide remarks about a little boy taking dance classes or playing with dolls because it doesn't fit into their idea of what boys should be doing (play sports and GI Joe). It's just dress up, or an activity or a toy to a kid, nothing more IMO.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_people-jerks?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:03254a50-5327-47b7-bda0-511fc789f586Post:2e894d45-9aeb-4c4a-b547-ee9376cb04a4">Re: Some people are jerks.</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Some people are jerks. : I bet you they'd be really into that behind closed doors and all.
Posted by LessThanZero[/QUOTE]

Tee hee.

What I find most disturbing is that this costume, while they may not agree (stupidly) that it's gender appropriate - do you think they could acknowledge that there are plenty of other costumes children could wear that could be much more offensive?

K&J64

Omg I just finished reading it, I love this mom "Thirdly, I am not worried that your son will grow up to be an actual ninja so back off." She's my new hero.

lilianne22

Kudos to that kid's mom!  Throat punches (borrowing someone's awesome term) to the mean moms. 

That kid totally rocked that costume too.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

Child costumes I find more offensive than Daphne from Scooby Doo:

Celles

This comment breaks my heart:

Bravo for this post.

I also have a five-year-old son. We use the word “love” in my house all the time, so last year, when he told his best friend that he loved him, I thought, “How sweet. It’s great that my boy knows how to share his feelings.”

The next day, my son told me his friend’s parents decided they should nolonger play together.

Aren’t we past this point? Can’t we sit back and let our children be who they are, and rejoice in the fact that they’re happy?

You have a lucky little boy. Excellent job.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

Celles - your post breaks my heart

BecW2be

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_people-jerks?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:03254a50-5327-47b7-bda0-511fc789f586Post:aa27f190-3cb0-4ab8-aae3-498bdb8ce1a0">Re: Some people are jerks.</a>:
[QUOTE]Hate and intolerance breed the same. I hate that a wonderful holiday event like a costume contest was ruined by a few Mom's who can't convince their narrow minds to keep their narrow mouths shut. 
Posted by ccdaisy[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately, those with narrow minds tend to have wide, gaping, stupidity-oozing pie holes that they can never keep shut.

I can't wait for this kid to grow up to be Brad Pitt and return to his HS reunion.

K&J64

Wow AATB those are pretty inappropriate and disturbing costumes, the look of glee on the kids face in the first one scares the crap out me.

And Celles that comment is so sad

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

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[QUOTE]I applaud that mother.  The rest of those judgey, stupid moms can lick my nuts.
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

This.

My favorite was when she said something like, "I don't worry your kid is going to grow up to be a real ninja."

maratea

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_people-jerks?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:03254a50-5327-47b7-bda0-511fc789f586Post:baf088a0-091c-40d7-aa4a-1ba0d08abb54">Re: Some people are jerks.</a>:
[QUOTE]Hey let;s gather all of our 5 year olds together for some GTL! The "Snookie" is pretty spot on though.
Posted by LessThanZero[/QUOTE]

JESUSFUCKINGCHRIST. It's bad enough there's one group of these dummies, but another? And 5 year olds at that!

LessThanZero

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_people-jerks?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:03254a50-5327-47b7-bda0-511fc789f586Post:b63d699e-bad4-4384-a8b7-659aed5b7f3c">Re: Some people are jerks.</a>:
[QUOTE]If I saw a kid dressed as "The Situation" I wouldn't find that funny either.  To allow your kid to dress up as someone from a television show where all the personalities are routinely getting piss drunk and making poor decisions - well, THAT is a poor decision.
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]


Seriously. The fact that your (not your) kid would even know who The Situation is, is bad enough.

LessThanZero

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_people-jerks?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:03254a50-5327-47b7-bda0-511fc789f586Post:6847f66e-a782-4363-a360-0068383bf76e">Re: Some people are jerks.</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Some people are jerks. : JESUSFUCKINGCHRIST. It's bad enough there's one group of these dummies, but another? And 5 year olds at that!
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]


Hey they could be 6 year olds. LMAO.

I just said 5 because that's what they look like and it's a nice, sturdy number.

pixiedust84

I freaking love this Mom - that's the kind of Mom I want to be. Plus her son totally did rock the outfit.

I hope that someday a kid won't hesitate to wear a costume like that because he will have no fear of being picked on.

KaylaSue19

AATB - Those are horrible, and they disgust me. Same to those moms.

Celles- That is so sad. Those parents also digust me.

Why is this world full of so many horrible people?

AllAboutTheBenjamin

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Some people are jerks. : Seriously. The fact that your (not your) kid would even know who The Situation is, is bad enough.
Posted by LessThanZero[/QUOTE]


No SHIIT!  My parents never watched bad television in front of us kids.  My gosh.  I love KUWTK but I would never watch that with children in the room.  No way.

LessThanZero

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_people-jerks?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:03254a50-5327-47b7-bda0-511fc789f586Post:7181ffad-2784-45e7-986a-b87c3deb797d">Re: Some people are jerks.</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Some people are jerks. : No SHIIT!  My parents never watched bad television in front of us kids.  My gosh.  I love KUWTK but I would never watch that with children in the room.  No way.
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]


KUWTK?

AllAboutTheBenjamin

Keeping up with the Kardashians

Chi_Chi

What's even sadder to me is that he knew what some people's reactions would be before he got out of the car and into the preschool. At 5 years old, I had no inkling of the hate some of the population possesed, but this kid knew. And he knew right.

KaylaSue19

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Some people are jerks. : No SHIIT!  My parents never watched bad television in front of us kids.  My gosh.  I love KUWTK but I would never watch that with children in the room.  No way.
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

Exactly. This is part of the reason we own a DVR. There is no need to be watching shows that are inappropriate for children in front of them.

pixiedust84

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_people-jerks?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:03254a50-5327-47b7-bda0-511fc789f586Post:9f02b20a-1f55-4c5a-aa00-a3494999f3d6">Re: Some people are jerks.</a>:
[QUOTE]What's even sadder to me is that he knew what some people's reactions would be before he got out of the car and into the preschool. At 5 years old, I had no inkling of the hate some of the population possesed, but this kid knew. And he knew right.
Posted by Chi_Chi[/QUOTE]

Yes so true - good point. It's so sad that a 5 year old already feels like what he's doing isn't "normal". Not cool

AllAboutTheBenjamin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjkJfMrQ4bc&feature=related

LesPaul

People are stupid.  It's a costume, for chrissakes.  As in fantasy.  As in pretend.

I have a CW who is convinced that her 3yo son will turn gay if he plays with 'girl toys'.  ::facepalm::

LessThanZero

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[QUOTE]<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjkJfMrQ4bc&feature=related" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjkJfMrQ4bc&feature=related</a>
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

YouTube is blocked at work.   : (

AllAboutTheBenjamin

It's that song "Big Balls" by AC/DC, lol

KaylaSue19

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[QUOTE]<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjkJfMrQ4bc&feature=related" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjkJfMrQ4bc&feature=related</a>
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

Ha. Did you get suggestions for both Spongebob and Alvin and the Chipmunks singing that song? How appropriate for this thread. ;)