The parents of a teenage boy hell bent on taking all his frustrations out on his door have come up with a brilliant move to teach him how to appreciate his property.
In a post to Reddit, which appears to have been uploaded by the boy’s brother, the teen’s parents have sawed his door in half in a bid to prove a point. Perhaps to remind him he’s not living in a stable?
No word on how affective the punishment has been but the photo has delighted many reddit users and inspired many a pun.
One favourite:
“‘Now son, will you slam the door again?’ Neigh” quipped one Reddit user.
We think this kid might get the point – after all we know how much teenage boys want their privacy.
But these aren’t the only parents to inspire the internet with interesting child-rearing techniques. See how some kids have been handled by their hilarious parents.
So, turns out Mullholland Drive is the best film of the 21st century.
According to a new survey conducted by the BBC that took the opinions of 177 critics into consideration, David Lynch’s surreal noir film is the best film made since 2000.
Also in the top ten? There Will Be Blood, Spirited Away, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Tree Of Life.
If you’re still in the dark about the Bechdel Test, it’s simple manner of determining how much thought has been put into female character development. To pass, the film is required to feature two women, who have a conversation, about something other than a man.
Plenty of huge films don’t pass. Things like Lord of the Rings (all three of them), every Harry Potter film except the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Run Lola Run…
Out of 102 films on this list, using the the help of BechdelTest.com, 52 pass, 39 fail, and 12 are unknown.
Here’s the results.
1 Mulholland Drive (David Lynch, 2001) Yes
2 In the Mood for Love (Wong Kar-wai, 2000) Yes
3 There Will Be Blood (Paul Thomas Anderson, 2007) No
4 Spirited Away (Hayao Miyazaki, 2001)Yes
5 Boyhood (Richard Linklater, 2014)Yes
6 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Michel Gondry, 2004 No
7 The Tree of Life (Terrence Malick, 2011)No
8 Yi Yi: A One and a Two (Edward Yang, 2000) Unknown
9 A Separation (Asghar Farhadi, 2011) Yes
10 Inside Llewyn Davis (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2013) No
11 No Country For Old Men (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2007) Yes
12 Children of Men (Alfonso Cuarón, 2006) Yes
13 Zodiac (David Fincher, 2007) No
14 The Act of Killing (Joshua Oppenheimer, 2012) Unknown
I had a fantasy about going on holidays during book week so that we could conveniently avoid it. And then I thought there was nothing stopping us from just not attending school on the day.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of watching my kids take part in their school’s book parade. My kids are big fans of dressing up and had been looking forward to book week since the beginning of the term.
They both picked characters with low maintenance looks. Between the three of us we threw some costumes together from things we already had and they were both delighted with the results.
But while book week and the character parade are supposed to be fun, for some families the whole thing can be a bit of a nightmare.
Increasingly, parents are opting out altogether and giving their kids the day off instead.
Mother of two Karen Reily* says that previous book week parades have left her feeling like a nervous wreck.
“I have two children who suffer with anxiety. Both struggle socially, with fitting in, with social pressure to be accepted. The thought of dressing up in front of their peers triggers all their anxiety,” she explains.
“They lack the social confidence to be their own delightful selves. The eldest child in Year 2 is a perfectionist, and doesn’t think any outfit is ‘cool’ enough to fit in with her friends.”
Reily says that last years attempt to create a lion costume for her daughter resulted in “much shouting and crying.”
This year, she has decided to save her children from the stress of book week by boycotting the event.
“One night I thought, ‘why does it have to be stressful?’ I had a fantasy about going on holidays during book week so that we could conveniently avoid it. And then I thought there was nothing stopping us from just not attending school on the day.
“So I asked my children how they felt about boycotting the parade and having a day off school instead. Without hesitation they agreed. I was incredibly relieved and so were they,” says Reily.
Reily notes that while her kids get anxious about book week there are other reasons that the event has turned into an ordeal for parents.
“Not all parents have the resources, time, interest or talent to make costumes. So this adds to the anxiety. There is a secret pressure to perform against the standards of other parents,” she explains.
Reily is not the only parent who is boycotting this year’s book week parade. Michelle Green* who has three school age children says that the showmanship between the kids and parents make the day an ordeal for shy kids.
Like Reily, Green has also decided to boycott. Instead, she is taking her children for a day at the zoo.
But will the school object? Green says that she intends to be honest with the school principal about why her children missed a day of school. However, she is far from apologetic.
“At the end of the day I don’t have to justify my decision to the school. We do what is best for our family.
“In an ideal world there would be options for non typical anxious kids. Not one size fits all. And in my ideal world there would be no book week parade at all,” says Green.
But while book week might not be everyone’s idea of fun, it is an important event in the school calendar.
Primary school teacher Daniel Mitchell says that book week is a fantastic way to celebrate books and literacy in schools.
“It promotes the importance of reading for children of all ages. Children enjoy using their imagination and usually love exploring books during book week,” he says.
In addition to this, Mitchell notes that the early years of school are crucial for developing literacy, so events that encourage reading are really worthwhile.
Mitchell says he understands that parents are busy and that school event puts pressure on some families. However, he doesn’t support boycotting.
“Activities such as book parades are meant to be a celebration and not a cause anxiety in parents and children,” he says.
“Perhaps schools need to do a better job of communicating this to families.”
Naya Rivera has revealed she underwent an abortion in 2010 in an excerpt from her book, published on People.
The former Glee star says she had just split from her boyfriend Ryan Dorsey to focus on her career, only to find out she was pregnant with his child weeks later.
Naya, who played Santana Lopez on the musical drama, decided to keep the news from Ryan and had the abortion during one of her days off while filming the hit TV show.
Naya had her pregnancy terminated on one of her days off from filming Glee
“It was very scary to open up about everything,” she writes in the excerpt.
“It’s not something a lot of people talk about, but I think they should. I know some people might read it and say, ‘What the Hell?’ But I hope someone out there gets something out of it.”
Naya decided to keep the abortion from Ryan Dorsey, her boyfriend at the time, and the pair went on to marry and have a son together
Naya later reunited with Ryan and the pair married in 2014, welcoming their son Josey in September 2015.
Since coming out with her story, Naya has been faced with negative backlash as well as praise from fans on Twitter.
The actress responded, saying, “I set out to write a book that was true to myself and would hopefully help others along the way.”
I set out to write a book that was true to myself and would hopefully help others along the way. Media will always distort anything
Leighton Meester and her high-profile hubby broke came out of hiding week when they appeared hand-in-hand for the Los Angeles screening of Adam’s new television series, StartUp.
The small screen stars, who met on the set of The Oranges in 2011, put on an amorous display as they wrapped their arms around each other and smiled affectionately.
The celebratory premiere was clearly a special moment for the couple, as it marked the first time they’ve stepped out together since the Tony Awards in 2014, which also happened to be their first and, until now, last appearance as a married couple.
Leighton, 30, was every bit the supportive wife as stood by her 36-year-old husband on his big night.
The O.C. star and the Gossip Girl alum married in early 2014 after a three month engagement.
Their secretive nuptials have never been spoken about by either party, which is why it came as no surprise when they welcomed their first daughter, Arlo Day, without the world catching a whiff.
Baby Arlo, who celebrated her first birthday on August 4, has rarely been spotted out in public.
With those genetics, we can only image how adorable baby Arlo must be!
Leighton previously opened up to InStyle about how her life has changed since marrying the man who made Seth Cohen famous.
“My values have shifted greatly in terms of what I find important. It’s my family, my friends and having a personal life.”
“Those are the things that need nurturing,” she revealed.
Watch Leighton Meester open up about her childhood spent visiting her parents in prison.
Justine and Chris Delamare, both 43, were heartbroken when they were told they were too overweight to conceive children. But they used the doctor’s diagnosis to motivate them.
Together, after joint gastric bypass surgeries and a commitment to cut out on greasy foods, the couple lost nearly 250 kilograms combined.
Today they are parents to Oscar, 2, and Jasmine, 10 months– something they thought would always be an impossible dream.
“I was devastated when we were told we were too big to get pregnant,” Justine told The Sun.
“I didn’t think it would happen and we pushed the idea to the back of our minds.
“Now, I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved. I wake up every day and feel blessed.”
They’re not the only couple who have stacked on the weight together. One study showed that if your partner is overweight you are 37 per cent more likely to be also.
Being obese will not only affect your overall lifestyle, but your chances of heart attack, stroke, some cancers and other health risks are increased with every extra kilo you carry.
So what happens when you and your spouse share a struggle with weight? Well you could follow the lead of these once obese or unhealthy pairs who chose to tackle weight loss together. Click through our gallery to get inspired.
Justine and Chris Delamere, both 43, lost 400 kilograms between them to increase their chances of starting a family. They now have two beautiful children.
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Kate recently confessed Prince George doesn't have "any idea what's going to hit him" when he starts big school.
The Duchess of Cambridge revealed that her eldest loves to help out in the kitchen, even if he makes a huge mess!
The 34-year-old candidly spoke to teens during a visit at the Youthscape project in Luton, England, on Wednesday, August 24.
Chatting away to the kids, the mum-of-two was impressed by their baking skills.
Watch Wills and Kate dish into the teens’ yummy baked goods in the video. Post continues below…
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Catherine, taking a bite of the chocolate goodness, revealed her cheeky monkey George creates chaos in the kitchen.
“So, what are you making? This smells seriously good,” she asked about a chocolate rice crispy creation.
“What are you putting in? Is this just chocolate? Golden syrup? Good, good.”
The stylish royal, donning her beloved blue and white L.K. Bennett dress, admitted, “When I try to do this with George at home, chocolate and the golden syrup goes everywhere!”
“He makes so much mess. It’s chaos.”
The topic of George and food came up again, when William and Catherine went to CHUMS, a bereavement counseling service for young adults in Bedfordshire, and Keech hospice.
Suzanne Dow, who has a child suffering from a life-threatening illness, described meeting Catherine as “awesome” adding that she was very “empathetic”.
“[Kate] said, ‘George likes his spaghetti as well, he’d love to get messy!’,” she recalled to reporters.
Check out the highlights from William and Catherine’s Luton visit in the video player below! Article continues…
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Last year, former royal family cook, Carolyn Robb, explained to Racked why the future Queen adores running her household.
“They have a small household and can fend for themselves. They’ll probably want to do that for as long as they can. Have a normal family life because that will really change when you have butlers and nannies and cooks around, the house is no longer your own.”
Going into more detail, Princess Diana’s former chef said, “Kate does quite a lot of the cooking at the moment. You have to remember that she’s not royal.”
“She comes from a normal background and a normal home where she’s always cooked for herself.”
George loves spending time with his mummy, and the princess loves teaching him to bake!
Catherine definitely has a lot of people that she can look to for tips, especially when it comes teaching George how to bake, most notably her brother James Middleton.
The 29-year-old is the owner of the highly successful “Cake Kit Company” who create themed cakes and cake-making kits for birthdays and other occasions.
And of course, there’s his grandma Carole Middleton, who is the mastermind behind Party Pieces.
The beloved royal has a great eye for cakes.
The 34-year-old admitted that she loves to use good old fashioned cookbooks.
During a royal visit, Kate admitted to cooking legend Mary Berry that she loves using her recipes.
“I’m a big fan of your cook books and your cakes,” she confessed, while her hubby William admitted that his “tummy’s a big fan” of the baking queen’s cakes, saying he loved her chocolate brownies.
Watch the sweet interaction in the video player underneath!
Bikini designer and bacon enthusiast Noni was eliminated along with intruder Khalia on last night’s episode of the Channel Ten dating show.
But before her teary departure, Noni also played the very important role of delivering a questionable product placement of some Extra chewing gum.
The Bachelor viewers weren’t fooled by the show’s attempt at subtle product placement
The tacky ad took place during the group challenge that saw five girls test their compatibility with Richie by doing a “feel test” while the other girls watched on from inside the mansion.
The camera abruptly panned to a clear shot of Noni’s hand reaching for a packet of gum while she was joking about kissing Richie with the other girls.
The totally obvious sponsored shot certainly didn’t go unnoticed by viewers at home, who took to Twitter to point it out:
I feel like an Extra chewing gum. I've no idea why …. #TheBachelorAU
Kyly Clarke, businesswoman and wife to cricket legend Michael Clarke, has opened an Instagram account for her nine-month-old daughter Kelsey Lee.
While some commentators are skeptical about the move, assuming Clarke is hoping to use the account to promote and endorse client’s products, she says this couldn’t be further from the truth.
In fact, she says it’s because she was worried her daughter would one day hate her if she didn’t ‘reserve’ the social media handle in advance.
“I never wanted her to grow up and go ‘mum you are so not cool, I can’t believe you didn’t save my name’ [on Instagram],” she told The Daily Mail.
“She doesn’t post any pictures or have any friends besides her family but yeah I just didn’t want to get told off when she gets older.”
Kelsey has 121 followers so far.
But this whole thing begs the question: is this a worthy parenting concern in the 21st century? Or just something celebrities need to worry about? Let us know what you think.
Click through for more adorable pictures of Kyly, Michael and Kelsey Lee
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Vin Diesel’s public rivalry may just be a publicity stunt to gather traction for a WWE wrestling match in promotion of the pair’s latest film, says Life & Style.
“They are playing a huge prank, and it’s all for publicity,” a source confessed.
“The Rock convinced Vin to amp up the drama between them so they could turn it into a WWE match to help promote the April 2017 release of Fast 8.”
Earlier this month, The Rock took to Facebook with an emotional rant calling out his male co-stars for being “unprofessional” on the set of Fast 8.
While he mentioned no specific names, fans of the 44-year-old, who plays agent Luke Hobbs in the franchise, heavily speculated that the aggressive rant was directed to Vin.
One fan makes an excellent point…
“This is my final week of shooting Fast & Furious 8. There’s no other franchise that gets my blood boiling more than this one,” he began.
Before elaborating on his fury, the actor took a moment to praise his “amazing” female co-stars, which include Michelle Rodriguez, Charlize Theron, Elsa Pataky and Helen Mirren.
“My male co-stars however are a different story. Some conduct themselves as stand up men and true professionals, while others don’t. The ones that don’t are too chicken sh– to do anything about it anyway.”
The beloved star included a video with his message… and let’s just say there is A LOT of anger bubbling away. Decide for yourself and check it out in the video below. Post continues…
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The former-wrestler-turned-actor then went on to admit that despite his many years as a Hollywood actor, fans will no doubt be able to see the internal rage through his portrayal of the beloved character.
“When you watch this movie next April and it seems like I’m not acting in some of these scenes and my blood is legit boiling – you’re right,” he said.
And it would seem that Vin has some angry stories of his own to share in response!
Have they been playing us the whole time?
The former wrestler has been spending a lot of time in the gym… Is he training for anything in particular?
Last week, the 49-year-old posted his own candid Instagram clip, which begins similarly to that of his co-star’s with a wrap up of his time on set.
“After being on set since literally Christmas to finally, finally, finally to come home,” the action hero said looking into the camera.
“And to learn the little angel [daughter Pauline] learned a new word. I’m going to have to share it with you, it’s more important than anything.”
Watch the clip for yourself in the video player below! Post continues…
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“Her new word kind of describes my spirit and my soul, and most people who stay positive,” he went on before revealing: “The new word is ‘happy.’”
“When I heard her say ‘happy,’ I just lit up in ways I can’t even describe,”
His sweet dedication to his one-year-old, who he named after his late friend and co-star Paul Walker, the took a dark turn when his voice turned to a whisper.
“So give me a second and I will tell you everything. Everything.”
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