I was fortunate this weekend to find out that not only do I have a crappy marriage, but I'm terrified of my husband who beats me and am very unattractive.

Yup, look what I found in my inbox this morning!

"I read your post on Yahoo's front page and had some fun with it on my website.

I hope you don't find it offensive."

No, no. Why would I be offended at statements like this from his award worthy "parody"?

He writes, "She did the “My husband is awesome(please don’t beat me) thing.  That’s amazing.  And she said she’s ugly, which I’m sure Rex tells her every night."

I can't say I was hurt. I mean, who is this person to me? No one. But I am always surprised that someone would lack such class.

I am also bringing this up to remind all of you to live fearlessly. Another tip is to bill yourself as a comedy writer only if you're truly funny.

Oh, and the "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it all" thing. That works also.

Parents out there, let's never underestimate teaching our kids grace, humility and kindness. And when we fall short ourselves (I know I have) let's call each other on it. Let's apologize. Let's forgive. Let's move on.

In closing, if you'd like to take a look at the post, go for it! But do me a favor. Don't leave something nasty. Leave something kind. Give him examples of what he could do with his time that is more uplifting. Poor guy could use some tips.

http://www.dalezcomedy.com/2010/03/5-habits-of-happy-couples/
 


Comments

Arwen

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:57:47

It never ceases to amaze me what people will say online.

 

Arwen

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:12:00

Okay, I just read both articles. I think it was just his cute little way of saying, "I don't get it."

 

andrea frazer

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:45:58

Arwen - I think you are right. It is still odd that people A. Lack a filter. B. Are so misguided.

I'm fine with people not liking stuff. But the way it is said just blows my mind. It's just... so odd.

 

Deb

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:50:50

Ok. Pardon my language but, WTF?????????????

Send Rex to kick his arse :)

(Do you think he can relate to my crude and inappropriate comment? ;)

 

steph

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:44:22

Man oh man. It's too bad you have to use his link to make your point. He doesn't deserve the traffic. Love you! :)

 

Just Jiff

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:32:26

I left him a comment that he's not funny and he makes fun of people to cover up his own insecurities. And could he write something original instead?

Sigh.

I just want to go kick his @$$. And I'm not even a violent person.

 

stacey

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:57:02

Some people are truly writers (like you). Others ARE NOT but try to compensate by writing trash about what real writers write. How pathetic is that??

I hope your writing continues to get a lot more attention, but the positive kind it deserves, not more rubbish like what that creep wrote! I guess anyone can be a self-proclaimed comedian and writer these days and even find an audience, thanks to the good 'ol internet. Sheesh!

Please keep doing what you do. You and your writing are loved (by those with taste, that is).

 

flutter

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:26:33

Dude, I've met you, you're hot.

 

gretchen

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:06:19

I'm so sorry he was such an a**. Truly. I loved your article, and I'll do my best to repent for not only name-calling, but thinking it, too. :) xxxooo

 



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