You know, there are times when commentary is simply not necessary. File these two stories under that category.
- Spoiled and Rotten Kids Boutique and Spa (what a name) has opened in Washington, D.C., to cater to the 2 to 13 year-old crowd to "provide an opportunity to build confidence and learn how to keep up their appearance." And how do young six-year-olds build confidence, you ask? Why with pedicures, manicures, drinks, make-up and a chance to walk the runway, of course! A recent Washington Post article features the kiddie salon and its popularity among young girls and parents alike, including one mother who came to the salon to celebrate with her 13-year-old daughter to "suggest that her little girl was on the verge of becoming a young woman." Manis + pedis + garish make-up = perfect celebration for young womanhood? Riiiiight.
- Whenever I read about something truly asinine, I can't help but think, "Was there ever a voice inside your head that whispered, 'maybe we should reconsider.'" Just when you think we've all come to a nice little agreement that "separate but equal" really isn't so grand after all, this foolishness happens. I would like to imagine that during Pasadena High School Principal Derick Evans plans to "motivate the students" to achieve higher test scores there were a number of avenues to pursue. However, when his best option to inspire his students was to not only separate them by the color of their skin but their gender, as well, then perhaps he should have listened to those dissenting voices.
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