Alec Baldwin: Father of the Year
Granted, Alec Baldwin could have chosen better words than “rude, little pig” in the now famous voice mail he left for his daughter, but at least he didn’t call her a “nappy headed ho.” And at least he was yelling at her because he was so desperate to be a part of her life.
Wouldn’t it have been much worse if he was releaved that she didn’t pick up the phone when he called? Wouldn’t it have been much, much worse if little Ireland was waiting by her phone and daddy never called?
How often do we hear stories of fathers abandoning their families or even their pregnant wives? How often do we hear tales of men who consider sending monthly checks in the mail fulfilling their parental responsibility? How often do fathers want nothing to do with their offspring? How often can I ask “how often?” as the repetition is beginning to annoy me as well.
Why are we vilifying this man? He should be celebrated! Deadbeat dads and family abandoning men all around the world are hearing Baldwin’s desperate plea to be a part of his daughter’s life. They’re seeing a man who takes his role as dad so seriously that he will fight to be able to perform that responsibility. They see a man who cares! They could learn something from Baldwin.
April 29th, 2007 at 11:25 am
DOC: I agree with your assessment of this situation, and as was mentioned in a discussion with a co-worker, sheesh those of us with kids have said similar things to our kids at time (though not on an answering machine).
But, it would not have been as funny if I had been nice to him… I went for the humor! LOL
April 29th, 2007 at 5:02 pm
Interesting perspective with a lot of truth. However, as a divorced father of four, you cannot take out the anger that you have for the ex-wife on your kid. The mother had to be sure the child was there for the call and probably trying to piss him off. An 11 year old does not have control over where is is at a designated time.
April 29th, 2007 at 5:15 pm
I understand that, Bud, but it happens. And its not a crime to misdirect anger. We’ve all done it. Luckily for us, when we say things we regret it doesn’t end up as BREAKING NEWS on CNN.
April 29th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
I agree totally Doc. To be honest, I can think of a few times when my parents erupted. (Deservedly on my part) If those eruptions were taken out of context, and if you did not know the situation, much as in the Baldwin family matters, outsiders would have been screaming “Child abuse!” It was far from it.
Was it an awful thing to say? Yes, and I bet Baldwin regretted it immediately. We’ve all done stupid things in our past, saying stuff we regretted. We just don’t have our dirty family laundry dissected by lowlifes like Greta Van Sustren and Nancy Grace.
Selfishly, my biggest concern over this non-story is Baldwin’s saying he wanted to leave the stone cold hilarious “30 Rock.” Now THAT would be an actual tragedy.
April 30th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Interesting assessment Doc. Abuse your daughter into liking you. Let’s see, I got two of the pig ugly stupid fat moron uneducated dipshits right here now..
Oh hi dear just talking about you. Love Dad!!
April 30th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
No, My Point Dave, teach your daughter manners and responsibility. The language he used was wrong but the message wasn’t.
April 30th, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Dearest Doc:
‘Mommy with an ex’ chiming in here… I tend to agree with you, although as you’ve said, the language isn’t appropriate. At least he cares enough to call at the designated time.
April 30th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
Another thought, who is to say that the ex aka mom does not go out of her way to screw up the calls. Like moving the phone? My ex does.
April 30th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
I’m with you 100% on that, Anndi. It was the right message, wrongly put.
Starr–you bring up an interesting point. None of us know what’s really going on in that family, yet we’re all quick to judge and analyze. Damn media! Damn blogs!
May 1st, 2007 at 5:01 pm
Yeah well my ex looks like poster boy for “really super nice guy” until you get to know him. So while I totally think Alec crammed his head up his ass saying what he did, I am not totally convinced that Miss Kim is entirely a victim. And if she is behind the “leak” of this, she is not being any better of a parent than rude little pig boy.