Mad Libs Monday: “Cultural Stuff” by Rachael Herrscher of Today’s Mama
(Our most recent guest Mad Libber was Jen from Tatertots & Jello. You’ll love her “A Visit to the Dentist” Mad Libs!)
Today’s “Cultural Stuff” post comes to us courtesy of Rachael Herrscher and is from the Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad Libs book.
I first met Rachael close to five years ago when I started georgie tees, an infant and maternity t-shirt company, with a girlfriend. Rachael—and Today’s Mama—was a wonderful resource then and is still a great resource for moms now. In fact, it’s become one of the must-visit, must-read websites for all things motherhood.
But as nifty as Today’s Mama is, Rachael is even niftier. She is an amazing woman with a contagious smile and enthusiasm. She will make you laugh, she will make you smile…and then she will make you shake your head in wonder at all she is accomplishing, even in the midst her husband’s serious accident. Rachael just might be wonder woman incarnate—but a heck of a lot much more approachable and lovable. For realsies. (How can you not love a woman who coins the phrase “for realsies”?)
After the story you’ll find a few interesting facts about Rachael. Enjoy!
CULTURAL STUFF
by Rachael
Yes, this really is Rachael’s life…
Name and/or nickname: Rachael (gang name: “Ray Ray”)
Blog(s) and/or website(s): Today’s Mama
Where you grew up: Salt Lake City
Favorite childhood game: Snap! So many greats! Really I was a sucker for the classics: Connect 4, Chutes and Ladders, Clue . . . but I’m going to bring it back to Space Invaders on Atari. That game was all kinds of fun and intensity!
Super cool mom moment (i.e., one of those moments when you were the coolest mom ever): When we do the dishes with Will Smith and the Beastie Boys. (Attached photo is from one such Sunday when we put on our shades and did the dishes like thugs.)
Totally uncool mom moment (if you’re willing to share): That I’m a mega nazi about TV and video games. I’m probably raising the kids who go crazy about sugar cereal when they go to their friends houses because they aren’t allowed to have sugar cereal at their own house.
Your go-to “drug” of choice (e.g., Diet Coke, chocolate, Peeps, Venti anything from Starbucks): Ben and Jerry’s Coffee Heath Bar Crunch Ice Cream
Your guilty indulgence (e.g., reality TV shows, pedis, chick lit): I still watch Grey’s Anatomy. I know . . .
If you were stranded on a desert island, preferably in the Caribbean, which famous person would you want with you and why? Will Ferrell. His comedic genius and delivery defy description.
Happy Monday!
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Dying that I was just tweeting with you about the “jazz flute” and here it is worked into your Mad Libs! Now I really know what kind of a Will Ferrell fan you are!! So great.
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Emily Reply:
November 8th, 2010 at 9:19 am
Why does it not surprise me Rachael is such a huge Will Ferrell fan? Can I get some more cow bell, please?
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Rachael Reply:
November 8th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
See how impressionable I am! I might even have to go watch the Anchor Man tonight because I haven’t been able to get him off my mind! :D
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She really is adorable.
I hadn’t read about her husband’s crash. That is my worst nightmare. Literally went to counseling for 3 months to deal with anxiety about something happening like that. She is an inspiration.
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Emily Reply:
November 8th, 2010 at 9:38 am
I know…it was such a crazy, crazy thing. She is an inspiration! And Kristina, I love you even more.
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Now that is the way to do housework! Except, I’d rather not do it at all.
And Will Ferrell would be my daughter’s choice as well.
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Emily Reply:
November 8th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
I’m with you, Debbie. I’d rather not lift a finger, but if I have to then I might as well do housework in style!
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Rachael Reply:
November 8th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
lol! See how me and your daughter are right in line! I think it speaks to my immaturity (or really to her good taste!)
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Ray Ray is RAD. I had to use her gang name since I am fluent in Ganganese.
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Emily Reply:
November 8th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
I had no idea you were fluent in Ganganese. Perhaps you should teach a class on that at Bloggy Boot Camp!
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Rachael Reply:
November 8th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
OK – so I have never heard it termed “Ganganese” – that has got to be awesome! I have called it “Suburban Thug” but I think I like Ganganese the best! Word up!
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Emily – you were too kind to me in this post! For realsies!
Don’t let the cat out of the bag that I’m totally ghetto!
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Will Ferrell and YOU on a desert island…that image is hilarious! :) I want to produce that show! Love you Rachael, you are one in a million! And I’m so happy that your husband is recovering well.
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Emily Reply:
November 9th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Okay, that is one reality show I would actually sit down and watch when it’s on, no Hulu required!
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