Just what is a daddy blogger, friends?
In order to be one must you simply just have kids? Or must you also suck? Many a blogger abhors the day they’ll become a parent, and subsequently have to start writing about poopy diapers and soccer matches.
Along with the recent addition of my little bundle of perfection, edadkins.com has been hounded with inquiries as to the future direction of the blog. The NYT, the Observer, Wall Street Journal- all of these publications have quite possibly been trying to call me to find out. People have quit their jobs, left their families, camped outside my doorstep- all to get an answer. An answer to a question that just might redefine why we even have an internets.
The question, “so, now that you have a kid are you gonna become a daddy blogger, or what?”
That is an ignorant question. I most certainly will not.
Or maybe I will.
The definition of “daddy blogger” is awfully loose. Look it up, see? No one really knows what it is. Many parent bloggers get a bad rap because (1.) they can’t write for crap and (2.) regardless of how dull and pointless their ramblings are, other parents flock to their site like it’s a new fad diet and they get all the awards for “most humorous blog” when everyone knows I should win. Serious. The vast majority of Mommy and Daddy blogs read like scripts for Full House.
On one hand, I will be a daddy blogger. How could I not? My child is more beautiful and wonderful than any kid you could possibly ever have. I understand that becoming a daddy blogger could someday land me in the crosshairs of certain bloggers (mango, copygod, fat guy). I don’t sweat it.
On the other hand, having a child will not curb my acerbic wit. On the contrary, you’ll still catch me saying stuff like, “after watching the Grammy’s pre-show, I know I’m not the only one hoping Star Jones ends up on an Iraqi beheading video.”
So yes, I have joined the ranks of the daddy bloggers. I may someday be counted among the legendary heavy hitters like Zeroboss, Genuine and Dooce. I just might even end up rich and famous, with my face adorning everything from cereal boxes to underoos. BUT fear not, gentle readers, for edadkins.com will always be your intelligent source for offensive, immature, and useless banter. Just now with more poopy.
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COMMENTS / 9 COMMENTS
Becky added these pithy words on Feb 22 05 at 5:32 pmI’m surprised, honestly, that anyone would think to have to ask you how you’d go forward. I expected exactly what you wrote — and look forward to reading it. Any type of blog can be boring if the person doesn’t know how to write.
Mango added these pithy words on Feb 22 05 at 9:41 pmEd, I was gonna post a “Genuine” comment here…
Something like:
“Genuine has testicles?”
-or-
“When did Dooce become a daddy?”But, then I changed my mind…
Maybe you becoming a “daddy blogger” will be just what daddy blogging needs.
As long as you promise useless, immature and offensive banter, I’m sure we’ll get along just fine.
Congrats on your new addition. Paige is a cutie.Who knows? You may even inspire ME to be a daddy blogger someday….
Umm, well, maybe that isn’t the best idea in the world…
Cherie added these pithy words on Feb 22 05 at 10:36 pmThe fear of you becoming a “daddy blogger” hadn’t really crossed my mind, but when you mentioned the possibility of being on my underoos, I shuddered and prayed to God I would never see the day. (I still wish you all the success in the world, though, and do not oppose cereal boxes, or even a billboard or 2.)
zak added these pithy words on Feb 23 05 at 4:25 pmwhile i’m scared to death of becoming a daddy blogger (mainly due to the fact that it would have to be against my will), it’s awesome that you have taken up the mantle so proudly.
random side note - i’m in your picture of the crowd at the deathcab concert. i was sad they didn’t play any postal service =(
jdw added these pithy words on Feb 25 05 at 7:27 amacerbic wit? Really?
Hot Karl added these pithy words on Feb 25 05 at 9:55 amEd, I enjoy the blog but I really resent not being listed with Mango, Fatty and Copy. Maybe you don’t visit the Diner, but I’ve done plenty of Mommy blog bashing….just ask finslippy…..
As for the questions at hand, you’ll strike a balance. It’s funny that you brought this all up, because just the other day Mango and I were musing about how you’ve gone soft since Paige was born. Here’s to hoping it was only temporary.
She’s adorable by the way.
Shane added these pithy words on Mar 01 05 at 9:53 amIf you would take a few minutes to post something really quick, you’d find that kids pretty much take care of themselves. Right?…..Huh?……I need a post Ed, and I’ll do whatever it takes to replace the adrenaline rush. I’ve killed homeless people before and I WILL do it again. You don’t want me to go back to the amphetamines do you?
(Disclaimer: Death of aforementioned homeless persons occurred on a purely spiritual level and was in no way related to physical injury.)
copygodd added these pithy words on Mar 22 05 at 9:42 pmhow the hell did i miss this post? and here i was being all proud of myself for not busting your daddy-blogging balls, and it turns out you beat me to the punch.
last month.
damn you, ed “daddy” adkins!!!!!
