Boring Squared

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Ewokmama — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:02:24 GMT

I think this was a great way to weed out those without a sense of humor!

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April — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:33:28 GMT

Sooo hilarious! I am really laughing out loud!

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Roper — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:07:52 GMT

BetteJo, I'm so sorry you felt that way. It really wasn't our intent to pull one over on anyone or make anyone feel foolish. We thought it would be obvious that we were kidding, but I guess it wasn't. Look for a follow-up post soon....

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BetteJo — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:35:55 GMT

My last comment on the subject - I honestly did not know whether this was a joke, or not. I actually DO have a sense of humor, it's quite good actually. Not always recognizing that you're getting your leg pulled doesn't mean you don't have a sense of humor. To me though, that isn't the point. Both writers knew that some people would fall for it - and did not care if they made them feel stupid or ridiculous. I don't care if anyone else thinks I am a moron for not totally catching on - that doesn't matter to me. That's what practical jokes are all about. I've had them played on me before, I've played them on other people. I'm just not fond of being caught totally unawares at a place where I had no reason to think the joke might be on me, or any of us who defended one side or another. That's all.

To be honest I feel a bit betrayed here.

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SussLW — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:06:01 GMT

These two posts are the best, most entertaining things I've read all day. THIS is why I check these blogs.

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Amy — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:51:16 GMT

It doesn't work as a joke. It's just mean. And really not well-written, either. Babble continues to disappoint me, lately ...

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BBBGMOM — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:27:05 GMT

You people taking this seriously are seriously insane. lighten up - my god! Funny or not funny - are you that earnest and/or insecure that you can't see the tongue in cheek? Jeez. And the screwing up of baby names - um, anyone remember David Letterman with his Uma/Oprah shtick? Fell flat for many, but I'm assuming that's the cultural reference point.

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rrr — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:18:55 GMT

writing (def.) 2: something written

from www.m-w.com/.../writing

blogging (def.) 1: a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer

from www.m-w.com/.../blogging

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bob — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:36:17 GMT

not writing? not blogging? huh??

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EdgyMama — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:33:46 GMT

Aren't comment threads fun, fun, fun?

My spouse keeps trying to set up a mud wrestling match between me and the "other" Mom columnist in town. He thinks the resultant YouTube vid would propel us both to stardom. Maybe you and Jane??

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Not The Place — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:26:38 GMT

This would have been funny if it were an email exchange between you and Jane. This isn't writing, or even blogging, and that's what is pissing people off.

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addknitter — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:40:23 GMT

Ok, so I am so glad that I am not the only one that immediately zeroed in on Babymama's KILLER manicure. What is that, OPI 'Quarter-of-a-centcherry'? (Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about, sister!)

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Ironic — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:09:07 GMT

No wonder sit-coms aren't funny anymore - no one can take (or perhaps even discern) a joke.

The entries were obviously for kicks. I'm pretty sure whoever runs the site would be just a tad upset otherwise.

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Katie from UMF — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:38:46 GMT

Well done. WELL DONE. I cracked up, on both pages.

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cece — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:05:21 GMT

wow. making fun of jane's two darlings. jut when i thought u couldn't stoop any lower. (and oh yes, i get that it was a joke, but really? it wasn't very funny.) jane's however, was hilarious b/c she is making fun of what everyone thinks about you, but doesn't say. next time: lay off with the "jokes" about the kids and stick with writing about candy.

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rgr — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:47:48 GMT

Well, it made me laugh! Please ignore the humor-impaired -- or better yet, make fun of them in your next post.

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kendra! — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:44:06 GMT

You clearly had an opportunity to rise above. But you didn't. I shan't be back here.

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um, loser! — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:31:27 GMT

I get that it's a joke. I do.

You just went about it all wrong. You're officially an idiot.

If you're here to make fun of Jane, make fun of Jane, not her kids. The refrences she made to Josie were about YOU. Your references to Clio and Elsa were aimed at them.

Grow up.

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Bad Writing Starts Here — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:36:19 GMT

We get it that it's a joke, it's just not funny.

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Allie — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:30:42 GMT

Thank you, Really, for your clarity. Really.

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Really — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:34:09 GMT

Really how dumb are you people? Both entries are tongue and cheek. I'm sure BD and Jane are dying laughing at these ridiculous comments. Give me a break.

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lex — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:21:59 GMT

I left this comment on Jane's blog, too. Just have to say I'm disappointed that people can't take a joke. I'm finding that once people become parents, many of them lose their sense of humor. Lighten up, folks!

Steve, you and Jane are hilarious. Thanks for the chuckle.

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FJC — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:13:41 GMT

It's called humor people.

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Allie — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:47:43 GMT

I cant tell how much of this is tongue in cheek and not, I read both, "she started it" and I would be hard pressed not to respond either. I've met Josie...she's a normal active toddler, no diva, no brat....and having 2 kids the same age over might have been much, and they get territorial at that age...ok, I'm babbling, but you catch my drift. Methinks other blog lady has insecurities of some sort.

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Karen — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:48:13 GMT

so it's true that americans don't get irony?