Archives for January, 2008

Orgasmic Childbirth Debunked

Posted on 01 14, 2008 under Predad by foodad | Comments

summer21.jpgAfter I saw Two Chicks One Cup, I thought I had seen it all. That was until my Noodad pointed me to Orgasmic Childbirth. In my taiji practice I have learned a lot about the power of the mind, but this was more even my powerful mind could comprehend. These people actually believe that they can train themselves to have orgasms during child birth.

My favorite lines: “If conception feels good, why not childbirth?” and “Little by little, our culture is ridding itself of the fear, shame, and guilt that keep many of us from experiencing sex - let alone birth - as orgasmic.”

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Starbucks Will Save Our Kids!

Posted on 01 14, 2008 under Libations, The Manual by reviewdad | Comments

This is NOT ReviewDad’s kid! I was behind a mom and two pre-teens (that makes ‘em “Tweens” I believe) at Starbucks last weekend listening to back-and-forth about which beverages the two twin girls should be allowed to order and why.

Mom: “You can have decaf or hot chocolate.”

Daughter 1: “Why can’t I have a latte - it’s mostly milk anyway and what’s the big deal anyhow.”

Daughter 2: “Yeah, there’s more caffeine in a Coke than a shot of espresso…”

Mom: “Neither of you even like coffee.”

Daughter 1: “Yeah but a latte doesn’t taste like coffee and besides, I’m tired. I NEED some caffeine.” Read the rest of this entry »

How to Throw A Football Like a Pro

Posted on 01 14, 2008 under Mantivities by Noodad | Comments

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Throwing a football is one of manhood’s biggest challenges. But there are tons of different techniques that you may have heard depending on who you ask. Where throwing a baseball tends to have a more defined set of methods, a football can be hurled a number of ways with great success. For proof compare the way Brett Favre and Tom Brady throw the ball.

If you want to avoid looking like a chump when your kid asks for instruction check this out:

Phil Simms, the former Super Bowl winning QB from the New York Giants and current CBS commentator has some tips on football throwing based on how he taught his NFL quarterback son, Chris Simms.

Check out the article, “How to Throw Like a Pro: Former NFL QB Phil Simms on the secret mechanics of hurling a football” on the Wall Street Journal here.

Pampers Wipes: A Conspiracy Theory

Posted on 01 13, 2008 under Doodads by Noodad | Comments

babywipes.jpgAt first I thought I was crazy. I thought that I was over-analyzing something that I shouldn’t really be concerned with. But this issue really bugs me. I am convinced that Pampers have changed the way they manufacture their wipes because every time you pull a wipe out now, 3 of them come out of the box.

This did not use to happen. This development occurred during the last few months. Typically, you could pull one wipe out at a time. Now, you are pulling out a moist trail of wipes every time. I am convinced this increased “stickiness” is an attempt to have people go through their wipes supply quicker thus selling more wipes but the again, I am a conspiracy theorist.

After using the same wipes for over 5 years now, the slightest change can be noticed. I was able to find a forum thread that covers this same topic of Pampers Conspiracy so I know that I am not alone. Has anyone else discovered this?

Hot Celebrity Mom: Naomi Watts

Posted on 01 12, 2008 under Hot Celebrity Moms by screwdad | Comments

Naomi Watts gave birth to her son in July 2007 with actor Liev Schreiber. Here’s the King Kong star pregnant and looking hot pre-pregnancy. What do you think noodads: hot or not?

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The Noodad Preemie Dictionary

Posted on 01 10, 2008 under Predad by foodad | Comments

preemie_baby.jpgIf you have a preemie in the hospital or are in the middle of an at-risk pregnancy, you could be barraged with new terminology. Not only should you know what they mean, you should be respectful of the implications they carry with them. For all you veteran preemie Noodads, please add to this list so the newbies can be prepared. Remember, foodad is not a doctor just a noodad like you. As the dad of a preemie, I know this can be rough and you cannot really prepare for it. Here are some terms to help you get an idea of the challenges faced by parents with preemies

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The Hottest Babe in Children’s Television: Jennifer Peterson-Hind

Posted on 01 09, 2008 under Hot Celebrity Moms by Noodad | Comments

jennifer_peterson_hind_redboots.jpgOver a year ago, I wrote about the Top 7 Babes in Children’s Television. Most of you agreed. But some of you noted there was one glaring omission from my list, Jennifer Peterson-Hind from the kid’s show, Hi-5. I am here to tell you that after doing some more research on the subject I am pleased to announce I made an error.

If I were to be so bold, I am here to tell you my friends that Jennifer is by far, THE hottest babe in children’s television. So as an apology to all of you who knew better, I have compiled a ton of images of this hot babe as well as 2 videos. A special note: if you need convincing of my declaration, watch the Doritos commercial and then tell me whether there is still a debate. Read the rest of this entry »

Heineken Keg/Krups Coffee Machine Mashup

Posted on 01 09, 2008 under Libations, Mantivities by reviewdad | Comments

beertenderb85.gifCheck out this beauty! A mash-up between a Krups coffee machine and a Heineken Draught Keg (you’ve seen the fembots commercial)…it will keep a 5-liter Heineken keg cold and tasting bar-fresh for up to 30 days and the top of the line version (not pictured) sports an LCD command center. This in my Man Cave would be enough to make me a Heineken guy 24/7/365 (does that constitute alcoholism?!).

Already on sale in Europe, Krups and Heineken debuted it in the US this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It goes on sale in April and will set you back about $400. You can read more at Engaget.

We’ve seen Heineken kegs for ~$18-22 and they will give you ~10 pints. Do the easy math - that’s about $2 per pint. Can’t beat that!

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Japanese Potty Training Video

Posted on 01 08, 2008 under Doodads by Noodad | Comments

Here is a pretty funny Potty Tiger toy sold in Japan to give your little kid some words of encouragement as they learn to pinch their loaves by themselves.

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Stopping My Son’s Bedwetting: One Dad’s Fight Against Dick Fiddler

Posted on 01 07, 2008 under The Manual by Noodad | Comments

barrett_web.jpgOne thing that fatherhood teaches you is to be a scientist. Time and time again you will be faced with a problem, and using your intellect, logic, and luck you need to figure out a solution. Some problems are simple like realizing it is the too-tall sippy cup that is hitting the propeller thing in your dishwasher and making all that racket every night. But other problems will cause you such frustration in figuring out a solution that it could consume you.

Such a problem consumed me: why my older son continued to wet his bed every night. Here is my and his story on how together, with some help we defeated the evil Dick Fiddler. Read the rest of this entry »