There are some questions you just don't ask kids - unless you're Jimmy Kimmel, that is. The late night comedian who drives kids into tantrums just for shits and giggles is at it again.
This time he put the question to little tots, some still young enough to be in their parents' arms: "Who Do You Love More... Mom or Dad?"
I know of parents who've genuinely nursed wounded feelings over such favouritism.
My own son is totally fickle, and his preference is largely determined by who he's been spending more time with on a given day. I know better than to take offence because he worships both my husband and me.
The basis for Kimmel's sketch is a survey that claims three out of four grown ups would rather hang with mom than dad. (Note that was "hang out with," not love.)
The sketch is supposed to be hilarious, but yet again Kimmel's shtick makes for rather charmless viewing:
Many kids didn't want to choose. Those who answered "both" were then pushed to imagine situations whereby one of the parents was hurt (crushed by a falling piano or consumed by ravenous zombies, you pick). Totally the stuff you want to say to a toddler who doesn't get The Joke and may assume that something bad will happen to mommy or daddy.
Great. I'll get my laughs elsewhere, thanks.
In case you missed it: Would Someone Please Tell Jimmy Kimmel This ISN'T Funny?
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