(11) Do you secretly judge parents by their strollers?

Abstract: The well-known but rarely discussed theory of what your stroller says about you. Beyond sparking the traditional DCUM social class war, the thread ventures into a more serious discussion of conspicuous consumption and the mortgage crisis, with practical reviews of more kinds of strollers than you ever knew existed.

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/134886.page

(10) Shooshing child at IHOP

Abstract: OP upset that her happy three year old got shooshed when greeting an older couple in an IHOP. Remarkably, thread turns into an all out war, one side demanding that three year olds be allowed to babble at will, and others arguing that parents need to control their children in public. Interesting arguments about the spelling of ‘shoosh’, whether there is a double standard between toddler babbling in public and homeless people babbling in public, and demands for the full transcript of events at the pancake house.

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/141796.page

Masterful, OP, but I can see you're just warming up. Here's a challenge: summarize the crazed twists and turns on the current Big College Year for St. Alban's thread on the Private Schools Forum. Remember, we have faith in you, OP!

Love your style, OP!

OP -- please

"I'd Hit That Thursday"

"Shushing the child in IHOP"

"Word game"

"Biglaw"

"Income wars"

Don't forget Store for Poors!!

Anonymous wrote:(3) Fancy Cakes by Leslie

Abstract: OP says she was kicked out of Leslie's cupcake shop for breastfeeding. The degree of outrage this causes among DCUM readers incites plans to picket/boycott/set fire to the shop. Leslie comes on but is not apologetic enough initially to the now militant breastfeeders. She must eventually grovel for mercy as her livelihood is almost destroyed.

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/62931.page

Hi Leslie!

I can't wait to see the synopsis of the breastfeeding lawyer who was asked to move...

You have a talent for sound bites. WTOP could use your talents for their top of the hour sound bites.

(9) Haunted house

Abstract: Lady worries her house is haunted because she hears footsteps in the house and knows the child of the original owners had serious ‘issues’. Sometimes creepy but mostly funny responses by the sympathetic and impatient who want her to get the hell out of the house!

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/74249.page

(8) Flame away

Abstract: Most will know this 95+ page thread dedicated to people’s most flame-worthy, politically-incorrect but genuine feelings. Interspersed are both seriously funny opinions and vehement disagreements.

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/142897.page

I just re-read the entire history of the burgundy washcloth thread...and had to bring it back to life. It's nearly been a year since the last post! Sorry...just couldn't resist after seeing the sexy vampire reusable pad.

(7) Why do people say they’re from DC when they’re not?

Abstract: Starts off as a simple thread with OP complaining that it bothers her when people outside DC say they’re FROM the DC. Becomes a suburbs/DC battle, with people writing occasionally clever responses like they deliberately lie and say they’re from DC at parties and then make sure to eat all the shrimp cocktails and pick all the good nuts out of the mixed nut bowls.

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/63137.page

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:(1) Burgundy washcloths

Abstract: Lady claims she will forego tampons or sanitary napkins from now on and simply stuff a burgundy washcloth in her panties. Thread goes viral when someone mentions you can buy re-usable crocheted tampons.

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/88777.page

I mentioned the tampons. LOL

Thank you. The photo of the crocheted tampon was the funniest thing I've seen in, uh, hmmm....... I'll be laughing about it for eternity.

Anonymous wrote:
(6) DCUM game

Abstract: Funny back and forth with people saying a little something about themselves and OP (and others?) saying what their real problem is. Very clever responses.

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/59785.page

Amazing wit and humor in that thread. Thanks for the rerun.

Oh please do some up and coming DCUM stars as well. I see a few lately that are destined to become classics. I think we should have annual DCUM awards like the Oscars.

Best SAHM vs WOH mom battle
Best helicopter parent
Best horrible MIL story
Best Troll in an otherwise mundane thread