I am writing to introduce my new favorite website. It is called "Oh Crap. My Parents Joined Facebook." The site is a blog created by two young women whose parents apparently joined Facebook and when they realized they were not alone, they created a place where all the disgruntled and horrified kids can rant and expose the embarrassing things their older relatives have done on Facebook. Each post comes complete with a web shot that documents the horrific occurrence of parental embarrassment. Posts range from strange profile info, humiliating status updates, awkward private messages and a multitude of other instances of parents trying to be "hip" on the website and miserably failing. At first you kind of feel bad for the parents featured on the site- they are just trying to be cool and fit in, we should not make fun! But then again, if you are willing to put it on cyber space, that is motive enough for others to use it for their comedic pleasure.
Well, we all knew that parents and older relatives on Facebook was a source for potential conflict. But who knew it could be so funny!
Here’s a personal favorite:
P.S.: Something I have been meaning to mention: in class a few weeks ago, my professor explained how he avoids Facebook interaction with his students due to what he called the “creepy tree house effect.” I thought the phrase was absolutely brilliant. He explained professor-student interaction on Facebook as if Facebook was like a tree house you had in your backyard. The tree house is that special, exclusive place where you go with your friends to kick-back and relax and do “kid stuff.” Well imagine your Uncle Jim decided to climb up one day while you and your friends where hanging out in the tree house, just to join in on the “hang.” Boom- suddenly way awkward. The creepy tree house effect explained. Thanks Coach.
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