Comments on: Who You Callin’ Ugly?

By: Adrienne Bashista

Adrienne Bashista — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 22:28:43 +0000

Who in the heck looks “attractive” while GROCERY shopping, WITH KIDS, for crying out loud!!!

I always look fabulous at the grocery store! Especially after the gym…
But seriously, I don’t know about the parent part of it – I think I’m pretty average in looks and probably a pretty average parent – but I do know that people tend to respond to Little J based on his looks (he is a very attractive little boy) more than his behavior. People are always telling me how adorable he is, even when he’s in the midst of a tantrum or calling me names…He has these big blue eyes that actually look *better* when welled up with tears.
Looks do get you places, that’s for sure.

By: Peanut

Peanut — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 16:42:47 +0000

This is so crazy! The whole thing reminded me when I took my oldest (then 2) to have her photo done and some woman commented on how we did not look alike (me= ugh, she= pretty I guess). I was so excited about adoption I volunteered that we had been blessed in that way. The lady came back with, “Well WHY would anyone give away such a BEAUTIFUL baby for adoption?” I was floored. Yes I guess alot of people (including some Canadian scientists) think the UGLY babies are either adopted out or run over by a Wal-Mart shopping cart!
As for Mr. Harrell I wonder if he has ever taken 3 small kids along with him to actually DO his OWN shopping? Trust me its no walk in the park, especially when you are alone. Since I do not have seperate sets of eyes to track each kid I am positive they have all gone more than 3 meters away from me! I have some really (seriously) attractive kids here too. Guess they just have a bum, ugly Mom huh? LOL

By: Fertility Blog Archive

Fertility Blog Archive — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 16:35:32 +0000

I hate to admit I’m a serious PEOPLE Magazine reader, but it seems to me there have been an inordinate amt of drownings at pool parties of little kids of “beautiful” people. Hmmmm… (i.e., do researchers take into acct things like people in Hollywood live in LA and the weather makes it so people tend to have pools? also, do you count as a better parent if you’re the type to get plastic surgery?). I agree, what a waste of time and $$$!

–marie

By: Storm

Storm — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 15:43:09 +0000

In a very strung out way, he may be correct on some things.

I have known families that coddled the "pretty one" while the other child (who also is a nice looking child, but doesn't *stand out* like their brother or sister) tends to be "neglected".

You know, "pretty one" wants to play football, "other child" wants to, too, but are told that only one child can be afforded to play.

Stuff like that.

I mean, it DOES sound wacko...but I have seen it. It is NOT a conscious decision (well, better not be, or I'll slap their face hahaha), but even though we're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, we do.

Storm

By: Dr. G

Dr. G — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 14:20:34 +0000

Who in the heck looks “attractive” while GROCERY shopping, WITH KIDS, for crying out loud!!! Zheez, I think my head is going to explode!