@BlondeGoddess: But she's saying it in a kinda gross way. I think that's why. I think it's gross to smell a wet diaper like a "baked good", whether or love your children or not. It's pee, not perfume! :) #sarahjessicaparker
@kookla: Well she's commenting on changing her current childrens' diapers so... yeah, I do. Not all of them, but at least some of them. #sarahjessicaparker
Also, SMG? Listen. There are lots of "selfless" things a person can do. One can volunteer their time to helping others, advocating for a worthy cause, donating money to charity, or choosing to live in a socially-aware way. Having a child can also be one of them. Seriously, I'm glad you're happy, I wish you lots of happiness and love and all that good stuff, but having a baby =/= selfless. Having a baby = having a baby. Lots of people have kids and don't become selfless.
I shouldn't even post this comment - it feels really mean and self-centered, but it just pisses me off when people have kids, and then tell me how awesome they are for it. People donate time, love and goodness in all sorts of ways. You don't have to be a parent to be selfless, and you don't have to be selfless to be a parent. #sarahjessicaparker
@boxspelunker: I believe you do have to be selfless, in some ways, to have a kid and raise it. But on the other hand, in some ways, you have to be selfish. So yah, in this overpopulated world of ours, I am not going to praise the choice to have children.
I love SMG but that comment bothered me. Even just the idea of her saying that people aren't capable of being good parents in their 20's. You might have not have been but others are capable of that - we all grow at different rates. #sarahjessicaparker
@boxspelunker: Yes! And some people make very good, selfless parents even when they're in their twenties! If you're the kind of person who steps up to the plate you'll probably do it just as well in your twenties as in your thirties or beyond.
Good for her, she's happy with the choices she made. That's really wonderful. But I wish she didn't have to imply that people making different choices aren't as perfect as her. #sarahjessicaparker
@Elaken: I agree with your second point, I had a kid in my 20's and one in my 30's and yes, people do grow at different rates. People who want kids should have them when they're ready. I know many people in their late 30's, early 40's and they will never be ready and I know some parents in their 20's who are doing just fine. #sarahjessicaparker
@Elaken: I can't bear it when people who have been parents for all of, ooh, five minutes, start sharing their 'wisdom' with the world. I'm glad they're happy but, seriously, they know fuck-all.
As for the age thing... I've been a young mother and an older mother - had my first kid in my early 20s and my last kid in my late 30s. There are pros and cons to both, and a good parent works with what they've got. Yeah, I was more patient as an older mother but I had a lot more energy as a younger mother. I'm more stable now, I was more adventurous then. Different, not better. #sarahjessicaparker
@boxspelunker: and if you grew the thing in your own stomach using your own dna and body materials, it isn't really selfless anyway, as it's just a continuation of your own damn self. #sarahjessicaparker
@Elaken: I think to be a good parent, a certain amount of selflessness and selfishness is needed (in the appropriate amounts and times, of course!). But the act of being a parent alone is not selflessness nor does it necessarily create selflessness. That's really what I take issue with. I know lots of kindof crappy parents, who talk big talk about how magical, wonderful and selfless being a parent is, when they are unwilling to make very many sacrifices for their child. Maybe that's why it burns my butt so much? :)
@AnotherJenn: This is also true! Some 2o-somethings are great parents. I just didn't like how condescending it sounded, I guess.
@metalkate: In a way, having a baby is completely unmiraculous - it happens every day, around the world, it is needed for the continuation of the species, etc., etc. I know when it happens on a micro level, it's totally different, but I hate it when parents act like they are the only ones ever who have experienced such a thing. It's like, on a macro level, this is nothing. Don't start lecturing people just yet. :) #sarahjessicaparker
Michael Lohan is a huge douche, but I kind of love the idea of God looking down on Hollywood and deciding who will be smote with a role in 'Labor Pains' and who will be spared. #sarahjessicaparker
@NellMood: And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is given this day in the city of Los Angeles a Stinker, which is Labor Pains, the movie.
-Luke 2:9-11 #sarahjessicaparker
This episode ends with the announcement of a tennis match between Sławomir Mleczko and Krzysztof Młynarkiewicz. Is Polish the polar opposite of American? You know, more than ANYTHING ELSE could ever be?
Not that this matters very much, but I'm a Pole living in the States and I'm an americanist. I'm not planning to apply for American citizenship but I'm not excluding the possibility of having children while I live here. And those potential kids would have Polish names. Would they be relegated to outer darkness because of that? #30rock
@Misiula: I went to high school with a girl who was born in Poland and moved to the US when she was 11-12. Her first name was easy to pronounce (Agnes) and no one cared about her last name.
There are some areas of the US (like Chicago) that have large Polish American populations so I'm sure you'd be able to find a community that wouldn't have a hard time pronouncing/spelling names.
Honestly, as long as you don't name your kid Destiny Mowgli Inspecktor Partypants, no one will care. #30rock
Can you believe what the New York Times said about 30 Rock and Tina Fey?
"A New York Times review of the season premiere contended that Fey is a lousy actress who hinders her own smart show.
Also on Thursday, a USA Today piece ventured that 30 Rock can’t take its place among the great sitcoms unless it gets bigger ratings."
Um seriously? Tina Fey is a lousy actress that is hindering her show? If anything she brings the cast together. And as someone said Roseanne wasn't the best actress and neither was Seinfield but they made their shows work. She's a comic actress she doesn't have to be Meryl Streep. And why oh why are we still using Nielson Ratings?
I enjoyed last nights episode. As a fan of pop culture and current events the show rewards me often! YAY! #30rock
Okay, so I really tried to get a 30 Rock liveblog going last night (I even had gifs! [jezebel.com] ) but then I realized that being a 30 minute show, it would just be hectic to fit all discussion in that little of time. So, I am proposing that after 30 rock next week (approximately 10: 00 EST) to have another open thread for 30 Rock once again at [jezebel.com] . If you are interested please stop by. Also, I maintain that my favorite part last night was when Jenna ripped out the intern's earring.
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Also, SMG? Listen. There are lots of "selfless" things a person can do. One can volunteer their time to helping others, advocating for a worthy cause, donating money to charity, or choosing to live in a socially-aware way. Having a child can also be one of them. Seriously, I'm glad you're happy, I wish you lots of happiness and love and all that good stuff, but having a baby =/= selfless. Having a baby = having a baby. Lots of people have kids and don't become selfless.
I shouldn't even post this comment - it feels really mean and self-centered, but it just pisses me off when people have kids, and then tell me how awesome they are for it. People donate time, love and goodness in all sorts of ways. You don't have to be a parent to be selfless, and you don't have to be selfless to be a parent. #sarahjessicaparker
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I love SMG but that comment bothered me. Even just the idea of her saying that people aren't capable of being good parents in their 20's. You might have not have been but others are capable of that - we all grow at different rates. #sarahjessicaparker
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Good for her, she's happy with the choices she made. That's really wonderful. But I wish she didn't have to imply that people making different choices aren't as perfect as her. #sarahjessicaparker
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As for the age thing... I've been a young mother and an older mother - had my first kid in my early 20s and my last kid in my late 30s. There are pros and cons to both, and a good parent works with what they've got. Yeah, I was more patient as an older mother but I had a lot more energy as a younger mother. I'm more stable now, I was more adventurous then. Different, not better. #sarahjessicaparker
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@AnotherJenn: This is also true! Some 2o-somethings are great parents. I just didn't like how condescending it sounded, I guess.
@metalkate: In a way, having a baby is completely unmiraculous - it happens every day, around the world, it is needed for the continuation of the species, etc., etc. I know when it happens on a micro level, it's totally different, but I hate it when parents act like they are the only ones ever who have experienced such a thing. It's like, on a macro level, this is nothing. Don't start lecturing people just yet. :) #sarahjessicaparker
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And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is given this day in the city of Los Angeles a Stinker, which is Labor Pains, the movie.
-Luke 2:9-11 #sarahjessicaparker
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Not that this matters very much, but I'm a Pole living in the States and I'm an americanist. I'm not planning to apply for American citizenship but I'm not excluding the possibility of having children while I live here. And those potential kids would have Polish names. Would they be relegated to outer darkness because of that? #30rock
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There are some areas of the US (like Chicago) that have large Polish American populations so I'm sure you'd be able to find a community that wouldn't have a hard time pronouncing/spelling names.
Honestly, as long as you don't name your kid Destiny Mowgli Inspecktor Partypants, no one will care. #30rock
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Oh Kenneth, you're the best. #30rock
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"A New York Times review of the season premiere contended that Fey is a lousy actress who hinders her own smart show.
Also on Thursday, a USA Today piece ventured that 30 Rock can’t take its place among the great sitcoms unless it gets bigger ratings."
Um seriously? Tina Fey is a lousy actress that is hindering her show? If anything she brings the cast together. And as someone said Roseanne wasn't the best actress and neither was Seinfield but they made their shows work. She's a comic actress she doesn't have to be Meryl Streep. And why oh why are we still using Nielson Ratings?
I enjoyed last nights episode. As a fan of pop culture and current events the show rewards me often! YAY! #30rock
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