Maybe it's luck, or maybe it's pattern and practice. We don't seem to have a clear guideline in this area, but don't we usually acknowledge that HSQ moments aren't fair game less than 24 hours after airing, with the exception of a thread devoted to that show? It's not fair to expect the readers of any show thread to be up on all shows at all times.

Mommy and Daddy are not mad. Mommy's been leaving work at 2 am and returning at 7 am. Mommy is very tired.

Wait. I thought ita was Mommy.

Daddy's on new meds.

Why am I Daddy, again?

My basic understanding of non-show NAFDA threads is that everything's game, and have read through slitted eyes from time to time because of that.

The vagueness of the defining text, however, should be eliminated--force it into line with someone's expectations--I don't care if it's mine or not. It just needs to be clear.

I am in agreement such as it is that this is not the time or place to hash this out. I'm not asking for a rule, anyway.

Why am I Daddy, again?

You're taller.

Are mommy and daddy getting divorced?

It's not you, it's them... and they both still love you lots.

They just stopped having sex as soon as you were born...

Mommy, do you need a wife to come over and make you a nice dinner? Or maybe a mani/pedi day this weekend?

Why am I Daddy, again?

I thought you had embraced the "you act like a guy" thing? no.

p.s. remember all the nice things I do

Thanks, msbelle! Bob's mom was also visiting this weekend so I got some reheated homemade meals and some ones frozen for later. And a fridge full of Italian delicacies. Let's do Bloomie soon though.

I thought you had embraced the "you act like a guy" thing? no.

Rather, I have come to accept the fact that society's gender expectations are narrower than I can cleave to.

I don't mind being Daddy--I hear the pimp hats are more splendid.

everybody now

It's hard out here for a pimp.