I witnessed something this morning that disturbed me.
One of the benefits of being on study leave has been getting Kassidy from her crib and then snuggling with her on the couch watching Treehouse. (I should clarify that it is not Barney, and Boobah that I consider a benefit, but the Kassidy part) After Boobah was over (thank God!!!) I felt her body tense during the intro of the next program, so I glanced over towards her, and I witnessed an expression that was both chilling and disturbing. It was a look I have not seen from her before, especially not directed towards me....face flushed, eyes glassy, huge grin....at the tender age of 20 months I think she has experienced her first pangs of love.... for some red-headed 6 year old punk, named Daniel Cook who can't seem to find a shirt in his closet that is not orange!!
In my heart I knew this day would arrive but I had expected it to be at least fifteen years from now, and I have been totally caught off guard. I am compelled to get to the bottom of a few serious questions:
1) Who is this Daniel Cook?
2) How did he get his own show?
3) What subliminal messages are being carelessly broadcast over the airways during his show that stimulate and manipulate the hearts and emotions of thousands of young innocent girls like Kassidy across this nation.
4) What skeletons lay hidden in this young man's closet ? He is a bit too charming, a bit too larger than life !
So I did search on Google and discovered a couple interesting things. The first search entry was his official website...the kid has his own website ! Not only is he poisoning the airwaves, he is now creating havoc in cyberspace ! The second search item was a bit more alarming...I clicked it and read the following. "My name is Daniel Cook, and I live on Death Row in Arizona. I am 40, have blue eyes, brown hair, weigh approx 170 lbs, nearly 6 feet in height..." Is this a mere coincidence or perhaps a bit of foreshadowing of things to come for our little Daniel. This brings me full circle to my initial question...WHO IS THIS DANIEL COOK CHARACTER ????
Apparently Daniel cook flys planes, learns to draw, meets the mayor, makes chocolate truffles, learns to figure skate, tries new foods, makes balloon animals..etc., etc.,etc. The real kicker is he has his own show and website !! This six year old has accomplished more in his short life than I have in 35 years ! How does this happen ???? Where is the justice!! At age six, he's out learning to make and eat chocolate truffles, and flying airplanes, meanwhile at age six, I was learning how to do barn chores and clean my room... WHERE IS THE JUSTICE !!!
What is this program teaching my daughter...that the only boys of substance out there are experienced in the arts, sciences, and hobknob with dignitaries, and such. I have half a mind to call up James Dobson and inform him that it is not Spongebob Squarepants who is the real threat to our children, but a shady red-headed boy named Daniel Cook.
For those of you who think I may be a bit jealous, perhaps you are right, but you can never be too careful !
A concerned, protective father
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Interestingly, as a fellow father and responsible parent who watches treehouse with my daughter Chelsea I still have not come across Daniel Cook.
But thanks for the heads up, as I will be sure to avoid it as much as I have been able to avoid Barney. You know the thought that inside Barney is a sweaty old man who dances around like some drunken witch doctor from Zimbabwe is enough to freak me out.
I did make a quick visit to daniel cook's website and my protective dad alert came up immediately. Once again thanks for warning to all fathers of impressionable daughters - definitely a potential crush threat. Thankfully, we have been able to avoid whiny Caillou (how the heck do you say his name?) as of late! You know what else scares me in ten years I'll be the father of a teenager...
G
Let the games begin...
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