Monday, June 23, 2008

Sweet Fucking Martha

Some friends directed the Munchies to the concept of this "service." I've heard of frivolous stuff: personal shoppers, sleep counselors to optimize a baby's sleeping space, feng shui, $525 for a shot of 55 year-old Macallan scotch, porno fluffer (well this is legitimate, who can get hard on cue? Answer: most guys, but I digress).

I was told this story and I wanted to cry... wait, throw up... no, punch someone in the throat. I am in favor of spending your money as you see fit, but I'm also in favor of making fun of people who ARE CATEGORICALLY STUPID.

Let me explain what we're dealing here. Some people are so inept, so insecure in their own abilities to adequately care for their own children that they hire someone to NAME them. If you can't handle naming them, how are you going to handle decisions that actually matter like, umm I don't know, nursing or formula, disposable or cloth, teaching hard work and resilience (beyond paying for other people to do it for him or her).

Sorry I'm being hard. You're right, it's the name that will fuck up young Sebastian, not the lack of a meaningful connection with his parents and peers.

Here's the web site...... and the "menu" of options.

1. 20 minute phone consultation with Maryanna - $75
  • Simple math - that's $225 per hour, I'm in the wrong business.
2. Complete naming package - $350
- 2 one-hour phone conversations with Maryanna
- Unlimited email contact with Maryanna during the naming process
  • She's charging more per minute than most sexy talk lines. Especially those with Vicki Pollard at the other end.
  • Thank the maker that she's letting me email her. I wouldn't want to get my money's worth or anything.
  • She really upped the phone call allotment. Notice how she keeps a distance from the clients like the Great and Powerful Oz. Is the business in her mom's basement? "Pay no attention to the consultant behind the curtain covering the Christmas ornaments!"
3. First name package - $200
  • Her middle name will be Bertha, I just can't get the first name right.
4. Middle name package - $100
  • Young Rufus just isn't complete yet...
I just don't know what to do with my disposable income can you help?

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