Blog Review: Mommy Has A Headache
The Blog: Mommy Has A Headache
The Reviewer: Nutmeg from Simply Nutmeg.
First Impressions:
Design:
The rest of the design was clean and quite charming. The two-column theme with an original header and fabulous tag line (maybe it was one too many martinis) was refreshing. The left sidebar, (aside from the poll, which I find annoying,) was informative and easy to navigate.
Content:
Let me make this perfectly clear: this is not a Mommy Blog, despite its title. There are very few references in her posts to her children or to her roll as a mother. She writes mostly about sex with an occasional post about how stupid or boring her friends' husbands are. This is a great site to visit if you are looking for a new sex toy or if you want to complain about your worst one-night-stand to a public internet audience. Emmak often asks her readers to share their own opinions and stories, which makes for a very lively comment section. She includes graphics and streams video that you would usually not want to view in the presence of children.
Reading this blog reminded me a lot of watching a Monty Python movie. I know it's supposed to be funny, and I can hear my own husband howling next to me, but I still don't get it! I started drinking beer after about twenty posts. By the thirtieth post I was smiling. By the fiftieth post I was laughing. By the eightieth post, I was considering driving to
Best and Worst: For me, the best part of this blog was Emma's intelligent, first-rate writing. It's a pleasure to read the way Emma puts thoughts together, even if I don't always care for the thoughts. As I continued to read Emma's content, I began to get a feel for her very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. This is one funny lady.
The downside of this blog was that after a bit, it was the same raunchy joke over and over. I also find cynicism a bit tiring after 40 or so posts. I think in smaller doses, Emmak would have a greater appeal to me.
Blogroll Worthy: I doubt Emma would feel at home in my blogroll. If your favorite comedy is Austin Powers, you might want to Blogroll Mommy Has a Headache. If your taste leans more toward Mrs. Doubtfire, you should probably take a pass. Although I probably wouldn't blogroll it, I can see myself stopping in to this blog on occasion when I'm in the mood for a little down and dirty humor.
Score:
I feel a little bad for this blogger because she got the repressed Catholic reviewer who loved Mrs. Doubtfire. Martini's just aren't my cup of tea! Nonetheless, this blogger has clearly carved out her niche; she is original and has a devoted readership. She is often very funny, if taken in small doses, and writes exceptionally well. I give this blog a 7.
5 comments:
Thanks so much for the review. It is quite flattering that the repressed Catholic reviewer gave me a seven! By the way that letter from the swinger was a real one, whether he made up the problem, I have no idea.
As for the tip jar thing...I am currently waiting for my green card and so currently CANNOT WORK... at that point I will be able to make a legitimate living as a writer. Until then I put up a tip jar and you would be surprised that some people simply want to give me tips!! I would never solicit money though. sorry if it offended you but i have seen them on quite a few blogs.
I should add that only as a first impression did the tip thing bother me. Upon reflection, why shouldn't we be paid for our hard work and genious?
This review just goes to show that no matter what she is saying, having Nutmeg shine her light on you feels incredible. Great job you virtual idol of mine.
that's a lovely review - very fair. I have been to this blog and it is not at all my cup of tea, and I LOVE MONTY PYTHON! but I agree with all your observations. Excellent writing.
Excellent job, Nutmeg! I had pretty much the same thoughts.
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