1. The Time Magazine Cover
Shocking yes. But is it news? We all know women who breastfeed for extended periods. We all know women who prefer attachment parenting. We all know we don’t have anything to prove as mothers. Everyone take a deep breath and congratulate Time Magazine for puppeteering the internet frenzy it set out to create. High fives. Can we move on to the next ‘offensive’ cover please?
2. Mommy Wars
Breast vs. bottle, work vs stay at home, home baked cookies vs store bought…do people really care how you’re choosing to raise your kids? If you’re not beating your children then I really don’t care what your personal choices are. I’m thrilled that moms choose to work because I’d be out of a job as a daycare provider if they all stayed home. I’m thrilled for any baby that is being fed and in a way that is helping him or her gain weight and thrive and not die. As far as cookies go? Yes please.
3. Your Trip
If I see one more photo of your sangria at the beach, your nicely manicured toes while you sun bathe in a lounge chair in front of an infinity pool over looking the ocean, your boating excursion off the coast of Antigua…I just might jump through the computer and steal your life. You’ve been warned. It’s only okay when I do it.
4. John Travolta’s sexual desires
When I stayed at the Manele Bay in Hawaii with my husband one year (God bless the family discount), the good man showing us to our room told us John Travolta had a girlfriend in Maui and that they often stayed at that hotel together. And I was all, “John Travolta is MARRIED!” and he was all “He is?? Oh…well he definitely has a girlfriend on Maui…” and ever since then…no matter how many times he has appeared dancing and clinking glasses with Oprah on her birthday…I have never trusted that man. That being said, if coming on to masseuses is your thing? Good for you. I’m not really sure why it’s the rest of the world’s business. Nobody seems to care when *I* do it.
5. The Kardashians
You know, I actually DON’T hate this family. I don’t know why the world gets its panties in a bunch over celebrities the world doesn’t know. Okay so you don’t like that this family managed to become celebrities without actually doing anything…aside from a sex tape. Now what? And what about all those celebrities that got famous for doing something, but are equally obnoxious…like Screech? He also made a sex tape by the way. Why don’t we go on and on about how much we hate him for a change?
6. Depressing News Stories On Facebook
I know we all feel compelled to share news stories that touch us on some deeper level, but I cannot handle all of the murders/abductions/abuse stories I see streaming through my Facebook feed every morning. I avoid the news for a reason…please stop choosing the most DEPRESSING news stories to share on Facebook. You’re making ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS SAD.
7. Quick Weight Loss TIPS!
Ever notice that every article spouting weight loss tips involves improving your eating habits and exercising more? If I wanted to improve my eating habits and exercise more I wouldn’t be clicking on articles telling me how to lose weight QUICKLY. Newsflash weight loss world, I don’t WANT to exercise…can you please come up with another solution for quick weight loss?
I think that about sums it up for me…
Did I just write a list about things I’m tired of reading about and then proceed to TALK ABOUT why I didn’t want to read about them?
Yes. Why yes I did.
I guess I’m not really over them yet after all.
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Well, I’m guilty of mommy wars and Jamie Grumet posts, but I’m satisfied with what I said.
I despise people who tweet links with violence or dead kids without a warning. I hate clicking over then finding out why I shouldn’t have.
Me too! I clicked over to a YouTube video once of this puppy being horribly abused. I can’t un-see that crap!
You know, I’m tired of reading about all that too. But I had to read it all first, just to make sure we were on the same page. We are.
Ha, ha, you are so funny! I agree I don’t want to see sad news on Facebook–I usually post happy things or sometimes will ask for advice. I am happy to say most my friends post about happy things too. We only get downer news now and then.
#6 is the reason that facebook does not have a “dislike” button. No one wants sad/bad/whiny/depressing news. If a “dislike” was available, everyone would know about my dog’s cancer and my acute pancreatitis.
That was said to be half funny. but damn. it does sound sad.
That IS sad…thanks a lot. ;)
No, in all honesty, I don’t mind posts that ask for help or prayers for personal problems…it’s really just the links to violent and sad articles we (me included) caught up in sharing. Those just bring a person down after awhile!
Poor Screech.
I get so annoyed with all things Kardashians BUT I still click on the links and last night even, I watched some of their show.
Smack me, just smack me.
I had to look up Screech. I guess I really do live under a rock.
A to the freakin’ MEN!
Preach it, Mama Kat!
First off, Z has the same Thomas pajama bottoms as Kainoa. Taste, I tell ya.
I have to say I agree w/all of these but I must elaborate on #4. In ’04, the HR manager at my job claimed that he went to the gym midday (inside the swanky hotel across the street; the law firm had a membership) and met Travolta who was in town promoting something or other. Glances were exchanged, quick unsubtle I want what you got, followed by phone numbers and meet me in this room at this time. It could be wholly untrue. But I have honestly not trusted him or disbelieved any man on man action rumors I’ve heard since then. (Yet and still in the grand scheme of things, I still don’t care what he does with whom. Hmm).
AGREED!!! :) I feel the same way… and now back to enjoying that cookie.
Yes, yes and yes to all of these.
I don’t really care who John Travolta gets his rocks off with either, but ever since the gay rumours first crossed my consciousness, I’ve had trouble believing his Mr Family Man image. Something just doesn’t add up. I’d believe a boyfriend in Hawaii more than a girlfriend… but hey, each to their own.
And cookies? I’m all about the Cookie Butter these days. Obsessed, actually…
In hindsight, I feel really bad about posting that “baby in the washing machine” video on Facebook.
At least the baby lived right!?! :) I’m all about a nice happy ending.
You said “happy ending.” (huh…huh..huhuhuh..huhuhuhuhuhuhuh!) ;-)
You tell it, sista! What’s wrong with cookies???
Greatest Post Since Sliced Bread! I am tired of all those things too…. though being from a town of less than 500 people–actually just living in Canada, the most I hear about celebrities is in the checkout of the grocery store.
I am done with mommy wars!!! I feel that is an ‘unspoken’ particular problem where I live…. working moms are very frowned upon, and like you Mama Kat, I have a Day-home so I depend on them. Just this morning I was reading a local debate on a facebook group about buying kids clothes new vs. thrift store! WHO CARES? lol
Jacinda
Greatest Post Since Sliced Bread! I am tired of all those things too…. though being from a town of less than 500 people–actually just living in Canada, the most I hear about celebrities is in the checkout of the grocery store.
I am done with mommy wars!!! I feel that is an ‘unspoken’ particular problem where I live…. working moms are very frowned upon, and like you Mama Kat, I have a Day-home so I depend on them. And Just this morning I was reading a debate on a local facebook group about buying kids clothes new vs. thrift store! WHO CARES? lol
Jacinda
whoops… sorry for the repeat…. guess I really wanted to get it out! lol
No I am just having technical difficulties….
Yes! I am tired of them all too! (Except John Travolta – did he really sleep around??? I’m so sad, must try to find more info…)
I’m soooooo with you on #6! I grew up in a family that LOVES this kind of thing. My mom’s idea of conversation on the drive to school was, “So, did you hear the story about the [person who did horrifying thing that will depress you and potentially give you nightmares for weeks]?” or “I was talking to Grandpa last night, two more of his friends died…” I feel like a terrible person, but I don’t WANT to hear about these things. I know the world sucks and there’s bad stuff happening everywhere, but I don’t want to actively choose to immerse myself in those kinds of stories! I thought it was over when I moved out, but then Facebook came along and ruined everything… sigh.
(Wow, thanks for the chance to let that out! Been keeping it in for too long. :)
I agree on all of these. Let’s not talk about them anymore.
I’m tired of the Facebook picture of Jesus knocking on the stereotypical door of the stereotypical suburban home…it makes me crazy.
Keep Jesus in your heart, but don’t expect him to show up like a door-to-door salesman.
And although I like politics, I am so over this election nonsense already – by November, I’ll be ready to burn my voter registration card.
I am sick of seeing status updates on Facebook that is a repost of some awareness message of cancer/ some-other-worthy-cause, that tries to guilt-trip me into reposting the same message, because if I don’t, I’m a heartless bitch because I did not repost such an important message that helps no one.
Ok rant over. Also, yes, I hate reading depressing news stories too. Especially about sick/ dying/ dead children. Gah.
You know I am very close to crazy dog lady so of course I follow TONS of rescue orgs…99% are sad stories I can do NOTHING about. Mommy Wars make me sad. Why are women tearing each other down? It makes no sense at all considering this is a time when women need to stand together. John Travolta? Hmmm…I only see him as Vinnie Barbarino so can’t see the whole sexual battery thing. That is probably a personal issue though. ;)
I was holding my breath through the whole thing, worried I’d see one of my latest posts.
Thank God, I’m off the hook…
….this time….
Haha yes, especially the Kardashians! Are they just famous for being famous, pretty much? I’ve never really figured that out, and don’t particularly care enough to try…
agreed! Especially the Face Book one. FB statuses annoy the crap out of me.
I’m so ditto with you.
I also do not like those sad news stories – give me heart warming and funny any day. If I wanted sad stories, I’d turn on the news!
Lisa
Well chosen list. I agreed with all those, but for everyone you listed, I probably thought of at least one more I could cover.
Sometimes you just have to get it out of your system.