And now, from "This broad needs to take water aerobics instead of writing insipid children's books" files, and PR WEB
Sudiegirl sez: You know, just when you think it’s safe to go outside, some yahoo ruins it for everyone else. This kind of stuff wears me out, you know? Thank goodness I don’t have kids, otherwise I’d really be angry. Angry at this author, that is – I could NEVER be angry at Superman.
Superman Becomes an Enemy of Family Values, Claims Kid's Author
1 hour, 25 minutes ago
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB)
June 27, 2006 --
Superman is set to return to movie theaters nationwide this week, but is this latest incarnation of the quintessential American hero an enemy of traditional values? With millions of children nationwide eagerly anticipating the new Superman film, this is the question being asked by the author of a popular series of kid's books. (You know, Dr. Seuss was never this problematic! Even if he had statements to make about the environment or whatever, he could make it entertaining and rhyme the hell out of it.)
Katharine DeBrecht, author of the picture book “Help! Mom! Hollywood's in My Hamper” (Kids Ahead; hardcover: $15.95; ISBN 0976726912), warns
that the movie “Superman Returns” appears to undermine traditional values. (I’d worry more about how the hell a whole city got in one kid’s hamper.) Early reviews of the film -- which have generally been positive -- have stated that Lois Lane has a child out of wedlock and that the five-year-old boy might be Superman's son. (Oh my – let’s not mirror society, then, shall we? You know, some people have been productive, successful and happy in spite of being – GASP – born out of wedlock. It’s not the best way to be, but it’s better than abandoning them out of shame. THAT would be a bad example to follow.)
“Liberals in the media and classrooms are already making it hard for parents who believe in traditional values to pass on those morals to their kids,” says DeBrecht, a mother of three. “Now it looks like Superman will also be working against us. (Ah – blame the fictional characters, right? Why not yell at comic book artists for creating unrealistic body images? Because it’s easier to complain about a fictional character? How many kids even grasp what “out of wedlock” means unless their parents tell them?) 
Reports indicate that not only does the movie imply that Superman and Lois Lane had a child together, but it also has Lois engaged to another man, causing Superman to compete for her affection.” (Personally, I always thought Lois Lane was a simp. Give me Wonder Woman any day as an example of a strong super-heroine!!!)
“Portraying Superman with an out-of-wedlock child and potentially breaking up a family is completely unnecessary,” adds DeBrecht. (Oh, but it’s OK for him not to take responsibility as the biological father of said child?)
“Warner Brothers is marketing this movie to children. It has dozens of toy, clothing, cereal, and fast-food tie-ins. But parents taking their children to see this movie need to be ready to talk with them about it, because Lex Luthor is not the only bad guy in this script.” (Wow…you mean Mr. Mtzyplyk is in it too? I will have to go see this.)
This is not the first time that author DeBrecht has taken on the opponents of traditional
values. Her debut book, “Help! Mom! There Are Liberals Under My Bed” (Kids Ahead; hardcover; ISBN 0976726904), garnered national attention last fall for its portrayal of Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy as cartoon villains who fight against the American Dream by taxing and regulating a lemonade stand run by two young brothers. (Oh God. I’m gonna have to run over this woman soon.) The illustrated book hit #1 on the Barnes & Noble website while also drawing fiery criticism from a long list of liberals, including Alan Colmes, Ron Reagan, and Hillary Clinton's press secretary. (Notice Ted Kennedy didn’t complain. Maybe because it’s the most positive media attention he’s received in recent years?)
This spring, DeBrecht unveiled “Hollywood's in My Hamper,” an illustrated book which uses look-alikes of Barbra Streisand, Tom Cruise, Britney Spears and Madonna to teach kids not to emulate the celebrities they see on television and in the movies. And with Superman fathering kids and trying to break up engagements, will Clark Kent join Babs and Britney in future “Help Mom” books? (Well, that all depends – will Babs have stage fright? Will Britney divorce Kevin and be forced to work in a Waffle Hut?)
“Superman used to stand for truth, justice, and the American way,” adds DeBrecht. “But parents need to beware because evidently director Bryan Singer has turned the Man of Steal into a deadbeat dad.”
(No, darling – a deadbeat dad is one who doesn’t pay child support. If you’re not told about a child’s presence in the first place, how does that make you a deadbeat? Second, he wants to create a family unit and do the right thing, but someone beat him to the punch. And by the way, if your head is a li’l fuzzy because you forgot to eat your Wheaties, let me remind you of one thing.
BTW: here's all the PR stuff if you're interested in contacting this company for more information...
About Kids Ahead:
Kids Ahead is an imprint of Los Angeles-based World Ahead Publishing, the West Coast's leading publisher of conservative books.
Visit http://www.helpmombooks.com to learn more.
Contact Information:
To interview author Katharine DeBrecht, contact Kids Ahead at (310) 857-6836. # # #
World Ahead Publishing
Judy Abarbanel
310-857-6836
Sudiegirl’s final opinion?
You know, this world is so annoying. Everyone has an agenda. Maybe that’s my problem – maybe I’m just out of step because I have no agenda. Well, OK…I’ll start creating one.
Here are a few items for the Sudiegirl Manifesto (fancy name, huh?)
that doesn’t jibe with my way of thinking.
2. Eat copious amounts of junk food.
3. Watch lots of Cartoon Network and Boomerang.
And remember, super heroes are NOT REAL. Even though they may have a pretty decent sex life, they’re NOT real.
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