Kath and Kim

Just finished watching a new television show, "Kath and Kim." Apparently aimed at those in need of a good laugh during the turbulent financial times, the show about Kath and Kim makes fun of current social media news. Segments that include this question, "Is Brittany Spears dumb?" or "My marriage is over, o-v-u-r" beg the question, just how stupid have we become? Apparently this is a rhetorical question.

Physical appearances, sexual innuendos, and continuous bickering filled the 30 minute debut. Kim, an extremely spoiled recently married high school graduate decides to move back home after her new husband has the audacity to ask her to microwave dinner, instead of going to Appleby's every night. Kim considers herself a trophy wife, as funny as that sounds. Kath, her forty something mother, is in a new relationship and wants nothing to do with her daughter in distress.

Funny? You betcha. Sad take on current life in some households, probably. Here's a news flash to all Kims and Kaths out there. Be flexible, take care of each other, get a college education, learn to cook, read a book. But wait, there's more -- in a sudden turn of events Kath counsels Kim's husband to take her back, even though she can't cook. And Kim, as spoiled and irreverent as she is, returns to him, until next week. Though the show was ridiculous, it did create belly laughter which is good for one's mental and physical health. And what did you do last night to lighten your load?