Jezebel: spoiled brats

Politics Of Being Born

Intern Katy — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:40:00 EDT

Here's some fodder for your next therapy session: A group of mothers on the website Mumsnet have admitted to treating their eldest children (dubbed the Precious First Born) better than their later-born babies (Neglected Subsequent Children). [Telegraph]

Exiled: A "Divo's" Good Time Turns Around

Tracie — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EDT

Last night's episode of Exiled featured the first "spoiled teen" boy to be shipped off in order to learn a lesson. If you don't remember, Bjorn is the kid who, during his episode of My Super Sweet 16, referred to himself as a "divo" (that's his male version of "diva"). He asked for a diamond bracelet for his birthday, threw a tantrum, and then for some reason (Boones, maybe?), ralphed at his party. For this episode, he was sent to Morocco, to pick up camel dung with his hands, and search for fossils in caves. Bjorn's reaction to his host family's home is kind of priceless (he steps out of his car holding a Chanel handbag). What he didn't know at the time was that this was probably the most luxurious accommodation a host family on this show has provided thus far, as the house had window panes and running water.

Exiled: Teen Whines Her Way Into A Ticket To The Arctic Circle

Tracie — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EDT

On last night's Exiled, the absolutely worst Super Sweet 16 brat thus far, Chelsi, was shipped off to the most punishing locale weather wise thus far. It's one thing to shovel elephant dung and carry jugs of water in warm climates like those in Thailand and Africa. It's totally different to be in danger of getting frostbite while freezing your ass off in the frozen tundra of the Arctic Circle. Chelsi, an 18-year-old girl who doesn't do her own laundry, her own hair, or know how to pack her own suitcase, was sent to live in a teepee and herd reindeer with a Norwegian family. And while she certainly bitched and moaned a bunch once she was in the cold, some of her more ridiculous behavior happened before she even left home. Clip above.

Exiled Spoiler Alert: Beverly Hills Princess Doesn't Like The Smell Of Elephant Shit

Tracie — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Remember Ava from My Super Sweet 16? She's the half-Jewish, half-Persian Beverly Hills girl who said "Ew" when her fathered suggested he get her a pre-owned Range Rover for her birthday instead of a brand new one. She's also most memorable for traveling all the way to Paris to shop for her party dress, and tried on a hideous, breast-hugging Cavalli gown that for some reason, is tattooed on my brain. (Photo of that after the jump.) Last night, Ava was one of the subjects of Exiled, and she was shipped off to "a remote part of Thailand" to live with a family who makes their money by selling elephant dung. One of Ava's jobs was to shovel up and bag the poop, and she complained about it so much that she ended up getting in a fight with her host, and then refused to finish the job. Clip above.

Not So Silently Judging: Why The Hell Do Heidi Klum And Seal Need One Nanny For Each One Of Their Kids?

Anna — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:43:48 EDT

[New York, June 27. Image via Flynet]

Kids Who Get Carried Away... A Poll

Anna — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:50:53 EDT

Our favorite fashion critic, the Washington Post's Robin Givhan, thinks that the children of New York City are a little spoiled. [A "little"? -Ed.] For example: She doesn't think that Times Square should be safe for children. (Ditto for us!). And as for what she hates most about living in New York?

The belief by so many parents that there's absolutely nothing wrong with hauling a double-wide, double-decker stroller into tiny stores without so much as an excuse me. (Some of these kids look big enough to run a marathon, and they're still being pushed around in a Bugaboo?)

Preach it, sister! We knew there was a reason we loved this lady, and, considering all the annoying pictures of celeb moms and dads carrying around children of kindergarten age, we think its an important issue. After the jump, tell us when you think a kid is too old to be carted around everywhere.

Robin Givhan Drinks Like A Tough Dame [NYMag]
Earlier: Another Poll You Should Take Very, Very Seriously: How Old Is Too Old To Have An Abortion?

Rag Trade: Coach CEO Artfully Defends His $44 Million Paycheck

Anna — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:58:12 EDT

Those logo-heavy (and often tacky) Coach wallets and bags you see everywhere have made this man very, very rich, and very, very smug. [NYTimes]
Fake hair fight! QVC is launching its own line of hair extensions to compete with Jessica Simpson and Ken Paves' HSN clip-ons. [WWD, last item]
Alberta Ferretti is designing a children's line for girls ages 4-12. Ferretti thinks young girls dressed as women are "vulgar" but is totally okay with teaching them to be spoiled, materialistic little brats. [WWD]
More goodies for well-tailored, materialistic moms: Seven For All Mankind is launching a sportswear collection for children that will offer "smaller versions of this season's hottest styles." That means skinny pants, people! Better get your toddler on a diet now! [WWD]