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December 18, 2006
A defense of new parents
It's been suggested that having a child significantly lowers your I.Q. Once razor-sharp wits become dulled, sparkling discussions of politics and culture give way to endless blather about binkies and onesies. Previously interesting people start to talk in annoying, sing-songy tones, their addled, sleep-deprived brains barely able to recall their own names much less hold up one end of a conversation.
This is completely untrue. What's more, such pernicious stereotyping is an outrageous insult to new parents everywhere. Yes, it is. Oh yes it is. That sure is a mean old argument. Just look at that cute little fella! Look at him! Ohhh. Could he be any more precious? Oops -- let's wipe off your mouth. Did you spit up on yourself? I think you did! Hold on ... there we go. All better!
You think mommy and daddy are still smart, don't you? Yes you do! Oh yes you do!
Posted by teb at December 18, 2006 10:15 AM