I was not, am not, nor will I ever be a South American beauty queen. My husband married me anyway. But a nagging question remains in the back of my head: Did he chose to marry me? Or was it because the South American beauty queen wouldn't give him the time of day?
I'm not willing to risk it to find out the answer. I'm sticking with the belief that he made the right choice rather than court that kind of temptation.
Of course, George tells me he picked me above all others. Of course, he's going to say that! He's smart enough to know what to say. And he probably actually believes that he actually had a shot with the South American beauty queen (insert eye roll here).
A woman sparked the rant above. Her name is Gabriella Gabriella*. I saw her on Facebook. You know, she's the one who's so beautiful you're compelled to say her name TWICE. When you click on her profile, you notice the name that's double the fun first. Next, you contemplate another set of twins -- two round, buoyant, FAKE boobs.
There she is in her cover photo taunting me…all twenty-something, tanned and bootylicious in her bikini like a Sports Illustrated model on some exotic beach somewhere with a trucker hat on instead of the requisite crown.
Gabriella Gabriella. She's the one Frank Evans* recommended to my husband as a BABYSITTER!
Did your jaw just drop like mine? Was your next thought, "Yeah, that's not happening"? Funny! So was mine!
Why in the world would I hire her? Would IBM hire someone if they presented themselves at the interview in their underwear? How about an applicant without a last name? I picture a giant, red, corporate rubber stamp on the front of that resume that reads "NO!" Can anyone give me a "MOM VETO"?
No! She's NOT babysitting my daughter. Her look screams that babysitting is a back-up plan on the road to larger pursuits.
Yet...my rush to judgment is not lost on me. Really, I'm not worried about my husband and Gabriella Gabriella. He and I love each other til death do us part. My judgment is because of her appearance, plain and simple. I admit it. Didn't I just write a post about wanting women to support one another more? I really had every intention of including women who've had boob jobs in my post!
I'm a hypocrite, guilty of reverse discrimination. Possibly, I'm passing on the best babysitter ever, because I'm not willing to give her a chance.
Luckily, I won't have to engage any deeper with my hypocrisy. Gabriella Gabriella is looking for a full-time nanny position. Not something we need here at Chez Demas. If we were looking for a nanny, though, I'd prefer to click on a picture more akin to Nanny McPhee than Giselle Bunchen.
In my superficial defense, I will leave you with this image to ponder:
*Names changed to protect the innocent
Photo Source: Khanh Hoa newspaper's reporter, Wikipedia
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I'm cracking up! I wouldn't have hired Mz. Fake Boobies, either. Ya, ya, we shouldn't judge people by their looks, blah blah. But how about this? If your priority is to look like a porn star, I'm going to go ahead and not pay you to play with my son. In fact, I'm probably doing him a favor by hiring Nanny McPhee because then he will love her and realize that the best parts of us are on the inside. And not just inside a bra!
ReplyDeleteGood call, friend. Good call.
Yeah, I got the feeling that all of the brains were in the bra. But, hey, who knows?
DeleteI suppose she could be the next Nobel Prize winner who just happens to love having a 38DD. But probably not.
DeleteBy the way, if I realized before that we shared "geriatric pregnancy" in common, I'd forgotten it (old age sucks). Wow. You might have to become my bloggie sister wife or something!
DeleteI was barely hanging on to 40 when I had my son. All of my paperwork said "AMA." One day, I was dumb enough to ask what that stood for. The answer? Advanced Maternal Age. Fk.
Oh WHATEVER. If women want to be taken seriously, they should act in a serious manner. Women should support OTHER COMPETENT women, not just any floozy with two X chromosomes. That's my two cents. ;-) xoxo
ReplyDeleteHa! I had that reaction too. Along with the others. It's complicated!
DeleteThanks for commenting on my blog, im LOVING your blof and have become a follower!! love love love it.. great stuff :D. This will be my new entertainment for my 5am feeds ;)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Harley! I'm up a bit after you, but not much!!
DeleteBabushka says- BRAVO!! But of course a man suggested her... Good call mujer. BB2U
ReplyDeleteBB, you cut right to the chase!
DeleteBINGO! BB would definitely cut that chase. ; ) Here again from the weekend showcase. BB2U
DeleteLOL! Oh my, I think the same way and love Deb CG 's comment, competent women all the way!
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DeleteHahahaha ... i saw this post in my Bloglovin feed and hadn't gotten around to reading it yet.
ReplyDeleteHysterical!
I don't need my daughter growing up with any more of a complex than I am going to give her. LOL
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Oh, do I second you on that one!
DeleteI'm going with Nanny McPhee...and that's all I've got to say about that. he he he
ReplyDeleteVisiting today from the Harvest of Friends blog hop. :)
A happy medium would be nice!
DeleteFound your blog through the GFC collective... you have me cracking up! I would pick a Nanny McPhee type too!
ReplyDeleteIt seems I'm not alone...
DeleteIf she's a good baby sitter, why not? Have a little faith in yourself and your husband. :)
ReplyDeletehttp://joycelansky.blogspot.com
I do. If she weren't looking for a full-time position, I'd probably get over my bad self and interview her, at least.
DeleteI'm about ready to go out and hire a kid so I can hire this would be nanny! lol (Typical male statement, right?) Seriously, you have nothing to worry about. For years, I had a crush on Tanya Roberts, a movie star of the 80's. I drooled when I heard her voice and thought her to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. My wife survived that one. Now, if I can just survive her obsession with Patrick Dempsey, we might make it another 30 years together! Enjoyed!
ReplyDeleteYes, but would you invite Patrick Dempsey into your HOME, Rich?! That's the question...
DeleteOh man, I must say I am with you all the way on this. I am not ugly or unfortunate, but still would not be hiring anyone prettier than me. I think it is just a rule of thumb. That image at the end says it all!!
ReplyDelete"Ugly or unfortunate"...ha-ha!
DeleteHey Rachel,
ReplyDeletethis was def a funny read. I think we're all "guilty," if you want to call it that, of this same exact attitude. I know I've certainly been.
Thanks for linking up at the Monday Meet Up.
Link backs are appreciated!
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I'm off to read your other post, Art Imitates Life.
It appears I'm not alone on this one!
DeleteBefore I became a SAHM, I interviewed several nannies. Looks was always a factor. You could be the most secure with your own looks and all it takes is a pair of perfectly perky boobs to make you think twice! Nanny Mcphee for me. Thanks for linking up with the Messy Moms Messy Monday!
ReplyDelete~Danielle~
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You are very honest, Danielle! I like it!
DeleteLOL! This was hilarious. And I totally get it. For me it's all about presentation. You're superhot? That's great. Enjoy it before you have to contend with gravity and stuff. And when you're at the beach or what not rock that bikini. But if you seriously want me to hire "OMG BOOBS!" is not a good first reaction to elicit. I'm not saying get frumpy but save the sexy for the pageant setting and dress like a regular person.
ReplyDeleteYes, really, I'm just jealous of the pre-baby boobs!
DeleteHey, I am right there with you in terms of the hypocrisy and reverse discrimination. I have so many thoughts on this topic, but I'm afraid to pour them out in my last hour of being awake, for fear of leaving a rant on your page! ;) Great post, though, and I am with you all the way! Well done, and awesome photo at the end...
ReplyDeleteWell, I would have been fine with a rant. Now, I'm just going to have to imagine what you were going to say...
DeleteI think you definitely made the right decision. Many a "gentlemen's" film has started off with that exact storyline.
ReplyDeleteha, ha! Gentlemen's film. I love it. You are sooo right!
DeleteHa ha, my reaction would have been the same if my husband had suggested we hire a hottie hottie babysitter. Uh, yeah, no thanks. Great post!
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely my first reaction. Given time, I might have gotten a little more open-minded. The operative word is might.
DeleteThis is really funny. Great job. I'm stopping by from the lowercase letters link up - I missed the party but next time I'll make it. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm glad you liked it.
DeleteI agree. There is no way I would want fake boobies watching my kids. Bring on Nanny McPhee any day. This was too funny. Just loved it!!
ReplyDeleteKathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
I'm glad to have made you laugh, Kathy!
DeleteNanny McPhee has my vote. Last time I had a gorgeous babysitter over (when my oldest was only 2) there was a bit of an embarrassing mishap--as we were preparing to leave, my boy grabbed the baby-sitter from the front and pulled her entire shirt down--exposing her absolutely-real-boobs. I could have sworn I heard my husband whisper, "Well played, son.." Funny post, Rachel!
ReplyDeleteOf course, you have a hilarious story to share, Marcia!
DeleteTHis is hysterical. There is no way in hell would I ever hire someone like Gabriella Gabriella to babysit my kids- just saying! Mary Poppins for sure though!
ReplyDeleteMary Poppins can come over here any time! I'd like her to babysit me!
DeleteOh my goddddddddddddddddddd YES. So glad I found your blog! I have been searching and searching for any sort of anything that I can read online that doesn't want to make my punch myself in the face after thirteen seconds. So thanks for that. I think you'd like my blog too and I'm not just saying that because I want you to follow me. Serious. Don't be turned off by my fake boobs either, I live in Vegas, it's the only way I can have friends.
ReplyDeleteOK, best comment anyone has ever left on my blog. You said it, but I was surely thinking it about the insipid stuff you read online!
DeleteJudging someone on their looks can go both ways! Though for what it's worth, I wouldn't want miss bikini beauty queen babysitting my kids, either. ;)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I definitely get it. My first reaction definitely wasn't my only one!
DeleteHahahahah!
ReplyDeleteToo funny! I would feel the same way. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteYep, so NOT happening. Nanny McPhee and Mary Poppins are much more fun anyway.
ReplyDeleteHadn't thought of Mary Poppins, but she's welcome here...
DeleteI understand. I did laugh anyway, but I understand. :P
ReplyDeleteI laughed too!
DeleteI hear you. Of course back when I needed a sitter, I had plenty of grandma and aunty participation. I never had to worry about "the twins." :) I'd pick Nanny McPhee too.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine this woman ever being anyone's grandma!!
DeleteLOL! You painted a funny picture. Reminds me of a desperate housewives scene. I am not sure what I do in this situation. I guess it would depend on how she showed up at my door!
ReplyDelete-Karen
www.yourstylistkaren.com
Too true. I hadn't interviewed her yet. Honestly, I probably would have gotten over my initial reaction. Really, everyone deserves a chance. Luckily, I won't ever have to worry about that, though!!
Deleteoh my! I would suggest she get a job at the make up counter in a dept store or Victoria secret and no longer seek employment from me!
ReplyDeleteThe photo looked like she knows her way around a lingerie store, that's for sure.
DeleteYep, I'll probably be rolling with with Nanny McPhee! Found you at the Mingle with us blog hop and I really enjoyed my visit here. Thanks!
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ha, ha! Rolling! I love it.
DeleteGreat post. Nanny McPhee all the way. Dear, oh dear Frank Evans.
ReplyDeleteShe can stick with Frank Evans!
DeleteThanks for the smile! Visiting from Bloggy Moms; Stop by and visit me at www.pushingonarope.com.
ReplyDeleteGlad to make you smile, Terri!
DeleteI'm sure in your husband's eyes you ARE a South American Beauty Queen. Although, just to be on the safe side, don't hire this woman as a babysitter ;) Why does she need to work as a nanny in any case? Really!
ReplyDeletex
Now you're talking! That's exactly what I needed to hear! Makes me feel less intimidated by the blinding beauty!
DeleteHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! You cracked me up! Stopping by from the "Weekend Social Mix Blog Hop" Happy New Follower!
ReplyDeleteTif
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That's awesome! Thanks, Tif!
DeleteVisiting from Bloggy Moms Feb ,Hop. You are hilarious! When my kids were little we had au pairs and those thoughts always crossed my mind when looking at the applicants. Have a great weekend! Stacie xo
ReplyDeleteSo...I'm not alone!
DeleteLOL......................Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo P.S. the new giveaway started Friday :-)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a funny post, my friend! If I were the babysitter hiring type and just so you know I was not. If you have been following me long enough then you realize by now that I'm a total paranoid person and would NEVER subject my most precious treasures(my once wee ones) to the care of anyone else period.
ReplyDeleteBut, as I was saying, if I WERE the kind of person who was willing to hire someone to sit for my children then beauty and breast implants would not stop me from giving a gal the job, if she displayed the necessary skills to do the job.
Mind you, I believe anyone who doesn't have children of their own cannot fully understand how to take care of other people's children. That being said, then I think it would be next to impossible to find someone to do the job because of their youth & inexperience not their drop-dead appearance.
This was totally a good read. I loved your perspective and honesty of how you actually feel. Miss South Africa like all beauty Queens are only young for a season, but mothers are beautiful forever!
I love your honesty! And I love the last bit! You are speaking some truth!
DeleteIf it crosses your mind, it will cross your husbands mind. You trust your husband as much as I trust mine but I wouldn't hire her because I know I would be paranoid about what he was thinking & then arguements can start. Best for all involved not to hire her.
ReplyDeleteIt would add some complications, for sure!
Deletehahaha! I can't stop laughing here. But what can we do? even if we don't want to discriminate and well, ok, give women who look like porn stars, the benefit of doubt that they are just looking for a clean and honest way to earn money, well as a mother and wife, I wouldn't want somebody looking like that near my husband and children!
ReplyDeleteFirst, she looks like she'd just want to hook up with the father of my children and 2nd, the children will get confused as to what/how is the proper way of dressing in this society! What can I do, I still have the conservative and family-oriented mentality of mothers.
Too funny! I have really mixed feelings about it!!
DeleteI believe wholeheartedly in respecting ALL women and think most of us spend way too much judging eachother and way too little time being supportive.
ReplyDeleteThat said.....I completely understand where you're coming from and would have reacted in the exact same way!
We're only human,right?
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