Honestly, I don't find it cute nor funny. But then again, I rarely find kids cute or funny. They just don't share my sense of humor.
I don't find it offensive, either. I think it's weird for parents to post pictures/video of their children online for all to see, and I think they could better share the fun with people who know the kid.
this made me want a kid. is that bad? and i don't think there's anything wrong with the dad posting this. its awesome. it made me laugh uncontrollably for the first in a looong time. i thank him. its not making fun of him. its just FUNNY!
I think I would have found it more amusing if the child seemed to be enjoying the experience. I found the first half to be down right hilarious. But after he screamed out the window and when he put his head in his hands and asked "is this forever" it just got to be sad. The kid seemed distressed. I didn't think that part was funny.
But maybe that is because I am feeling a little "is this forever" about things myself lately.
When I had my wisdom's yanked out I woke up babbling about how awesome Saved by the Bell was. And then the painkillers made me vomit in the middle of a Rite Aid.
Why does it seem like everyone is looking to call everyone else a bad parent these days? It's not evil or abusive that the Dad taped this. It's not evil or abusive that he then posted it on the internet. I'd even go so far as to say that this Dad is setting a great example; being the supportive parent, talking his son through some weird experience. If you hate it, you can choose your choice to never show anyone a picture/video/quote of your child... but be warned that the parenting world is full of a desire to share the funny things that kids do.
I've watched this once and immediately felt my skin crawl about it. Then I read the comments and thought maybe I was overreacting and it really WAS funny, so I watched it again and my first instinct was confirmed. The dad asks the kid twice "doesn't this feel good?" and the kid doesn't respond affirmatively either time. I don't take issue with filming your kids and posting to the internet (i love the NOT FUNNEEEEE kid, and the girl describing Star Wars, and my own boyfriend films his son's antics all the time) but in this case, this kid seems like he's truly uncomfortable or scared, and the dad's not taking it that seriously. The dad knows the kid's fine, obviously, since he's an adult and knows what anesthesia does to your brain...but the KID doesn't know, and that really comes through. It's not entirely clear if he's enjoying it, or if he's truly scared/confused, and that ambiguity disturbs me.
After I got my wisdom teeth out, I sobbed hysterically and demanded that they give me my teeth back. My mom had to come in and cuddle me until I calmed down. I was 20.
Ok, I got to "this is real life" and had to stop. I sensed (in, like, 20 seconds) that the dad is in fact very sweet, but this makes me sad. It's funny when it's a grown-up -- when it's a kid, dude, leave him what little dignity children are granted in this society.
I write about my kids now and then, and there really should be boundaries.
Yeah, I'll admit to watching the whole thing, but I feel kind kinda bad for having done so. The kid is adorable, I get the impression that the dad is actually quite sweet, but at the same time, there is a person involved who was put into this situation without his consent (both being drugged for his medically necessary procedure and also being filmed). I'm sure the dad just put this online because he thinks his kid is cute and funny, but, like another poster already said, I'm SO glad my parents didn't have that option when I was a kid.
I think the thing is that when we adults laugh at kids, we don't see it as mean because we think they're being all cute and precious and stuff, but I remember being a kid and feeling really embarrassed and frustrated when adults laughed at the random little kid questions I would ask or things I would say and do.
@HalloweenJacqueline: Oh God, I know, me too. I absolutely hated that about being a kid. I referred to it was being "mocked" -- which just made older kids and adults laugh more. It pissed me the hell off.
I try very hard not to do that kind of thing to my own kids or kids I know. Whatever serious thing they're doing, it's not for our amusement (unless we are their parents, and we talk about it LATER. And not on the interwebz!)
@HalloweenJacqueline: OH GOD! Yes, I felt the same way. I would try to ask serious questions and I'd get laughed at and patronized. It made me so angry. Everyone said you needed to ask things and to talk about stuff, but when you tried, adults would just laugh and pat you on the head and ignore you.
Looking back, my questions were not as intelligent as I thought they were, but you know, it was rude of them to make fun of me, anyway.
I saw this this morning and was convinced there would be a SHITSTORM. I think it's funny, my husband thought I was a horrible person for thinking so. I almost posted it to facebook and then thought better of it because he was so bothered by the idea.
@aubonpam: I also find it hilarious. I think sometimes we shitstorm just to shitstorm, you know? There's absolutely nothing wrong with this video. It brought a little joy to my morning.
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I don't find it offensive, either. I think it's weird for parents to post pictures/video of their children online for all to see, and I think they could better share the fun with people who know the kid.
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and i don't think there's anything wrong with the dad posting this. its awesome. it made me laugh uncontrollably for the first in a looong time. i thank him. its not making fun of him. its just FUNNY!
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I think I would have found it more amusing if the child seemed to be enjoying the experience. I found the first half to be down right hilarious. But after he screamed out the window and when he put his head in his hands and asked "is this forever" it just got to be sad. The kid seemed distressed. I didn't think that part was funny.
But maybe that is because I am feeling a little "is this forever" about things myself lately.
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Yes it is.
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If you hate it, you can choose your choice to never show anyone a picture/video/quote of your child... but be warned that the parenting world is full of a desire to share the funny things that kids do.
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I write about my kids now and then, and there really should be boundaries.
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Yeah, I'll admit to watching the whole thing, but I feel kind kinda bad for having done so. The kid is adorable, I get the impression that the dad is actually quite sweet, but at the same time, there is a person involved who was put into this situation without his consent (both being drugged for his medically necessary procedure and also being filmed). I'm sure the dad just put this online because he thinks his kid is cute and funny, but, like another poster already said, I'm SO glad my parents didn't have that option when I was a kid.
I think the thing is that when we adults laugh at kids, we don't see it as mean because we think they're being all cute and precious and stuff, but I remember being a kid and feeling really embarrassed and frustrated when adults laughed at the random little kid questions I would ask or things I would say and do.
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I try very hard not to do that kind of thing to my own kids or kids I know. Whatever serious thing they're doing, it's not for our amusement (unless we are their parents, and we talk about it LATER. And not on the interwebz!)
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Looking back, my questions were not as intelligent as I thought they were, but you know, it was rude of them to make fun of me, anyway.
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he was stumbling around, all dazed, and when we got him into the car he sat there and said,
'mom?'
'yes?'
'i want doctor janes to pull out ALL my teeth!'
i just about died laughing.
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i also thought the cupcake kid was cute, and i like it when people fall down too. just getting it all out there.
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