7 blog reactions to http://metrodad.typepad.com/index/2008/01/cinderella-girl.html

I've been meaning to share one of my favorite parent blogs. If you're ever in need a good laugh, check out Metro Dad. I came across his blog on the recommendation of my friend Kate, and oh-my-word is it funny! Especially love his posts about the Disney princess craze, being a lazy parent, and new roles for dads. Brilliant!

I knew what she meant. She wanted some gown, some horrendous organza number with rhinestones and a silk rose the size of my head fresh out of the Jon Benet Memorial Collection at Zellers. Frasier might have taught me to comply. If not him then maybe El MetroPadre.

I know I can't avoid it forever. But every second I can postpone an obsession with all things Disney, princesses, and even some muppets for as long as possible is a victory. If she gets a princess Barney muppet doll that speaks Spanish and sings off key for her next birthday, I swear

In a recent post, MetroDad waxes eloquently on the evil empire of Disney and the effect its produce is likely to have on his toddler. Here are just a few excerpts: Disney Princesses are terrible role models. Most of them spend half their time in captivity or in a coma, waking up only when a prince comes along and kisses

This is why Metro Dad is my favorite Blog! Check out the latest post.

politically correct bullshit? Even the head of education at the Muslim Council of Britain, said: “We are not offended by (the book) at all.” This isn’t the same as Disney’s intentional racially and ethnically insensitive characters (see Metrodad’s post on Cinderella Dolls & the Disney Industrial Complex) we’re talking about cowboy pigs building houses. Come on, lighten up people. Where’s the story about how Hindus may be offended by the similarities between Babar the Elephant and their sacred deity Ganesha and Jack’s blasphemous selling of a

or I used to. But I just don't seem to be able to pull it all together. And I do seem to have forsaken style in favour of the overly self-focused blurt. Messaging a friend Steve from college who is good at everything, or comparing my Barbie post with metrodad's princess post, well, it just humbles me. Still, I got a piece of erotica published (which I will not be sharing with you) and I love it, love it. Personally, I think it's one of the best things in the anthology, and the lovely editor sent me feedback