hburns Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Apparently the 'Ol Lady and I aren't the only hard asses out there... Despite what our brainless teenager thinks! This just makes me smile! --Hal ================== 'Meanest Mom on Planet' Sells Teen Son's Car After Finding Booze Under Seat Wednesday, January 09, 2008 From Fox News DES MOINES, Iowa — Jane Hambleton has dubbed herself the "meanest mom on the planet." After finding alcohol in her son's car, she decided to sell the car and share her 19-year-old's misdeed with everyone — by placing an ad in the local newspaper. The ad reads: "OLDS 1999 Intrigue. Totally uncool parents who obviously don't love teenage son, selling his car. Only driven for three weeks before snoopy mom who needs to get a life found booze under front seat. $3,700/offer. Call meanest mom on the planet." Hambleton has heard from people besides interested buyers since recently placing the ad in The Des Moines Register. The 48-year-old from Fort Dodge says she has fielded more than 70 telephone calls from emergency room technicians, nurses, school counselors and even a Georgia man who wanted to congratulate her. "The ad cost a fortune, but you know what? I'm telling people what happened here," Hambleton says. "I'm not just gonna put the car for resale when there's nothing wrong with it, except the driver made a dumb decision. "It's overwhelming the number of calls I've gotten from people saying 'Thank you, it's nice to see a responsible parent.' So far there are no calls from anyone saying, 'You're really strict. You're real overboard, lady."' The only critic is her son, who Hambleton says is "very, very unhappy" with the ad and claims the alcohol was left by a passenger. Hambleton believes her son but has decided mercy isn't the best policy in this case. She says she set two rules when she bought the car at Thanksgiving: No booze, and always keep it locked. The car has been sold, but Hambleton says she will continue the ad for another week — just for the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Good on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Resort Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Heres to Ma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 good job mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Heres to Ma Am I the only one that sees a little Irony in this post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Resort Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Am I the only one that sees a little Irony in this post? What do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pop Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I darest not cogitate on Rosie's sense of irony. That there is dangerous territory. Onna other hand what inna fuck is a 19 year old doing living home and having mommie buyin and sellin his rides? He needs some friggin mints. Pavemint and employmint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Resort Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I darest not cogitate on Rosie's sense of irony. That there is dangerous territory. Onna other hand what inna fuck is a 19 year old doing living home and having mommie buyin and sellin his rides? He needs some friggin mints. Pavemint and employmint. That's what I was thinking. Glad you said it. Now it has credibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninbox Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Am I the only one that sees a little Irony in this post? I have had a tough time getting around without a car if thats what you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Nope. I meant Mike replying to a post about a Mom who sells her kids car because she founs alcohol in it with a smilie that shows two of 'em drinking beer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I darest not cogitate on Rosie's sense of irony. That there is dangerous territory. Onna other hand what inna fuck is a 19 year old doing living home and having mommie buyin and sellin his rides? He needs some friggin mints. Pavemint and employmint. You're right about that, Pop. I know a few parents whose 20 something "kids" are still at home. It would be one thing if the kids were going to college, but these kids are mostly bums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasbin Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Well, you-all might just see my name up on print as one of the meanest dads, Both daughters have been told that they have 6mo. of room & board after they graduate from a 4 year institution of higher learning, Or until thier 18th birthday if not attending school, Pretty simple I think, Hey it's not like I'm throwing them out with nothing....I bought them each a real nice set of Somsonite a few years back (really good deal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian terry Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 HONEST MOM-- THAT BOTTLE OF JACK DANIELS DOWN MY PANTS WAS LEFT THERE BY MY GIRL FRIEND AN I FOR GOT ABOUT IT WHEN I DROVE TO YOUTH GROUP I.T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Briggs Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 The fellow may not be too bright. He could be a Freshman in High School and 19 years old. It is apparent he isn't too bright or he wouldn't have lost his car. Age doesn't mean a lot any more. I was 37 when I started college. Took 8 years to get my Associates in Engineering. I was 45 when I graduated. People thought I was strange but at least I didn't live at HOME !!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paolabob Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Well, you-all might just see my name up on print as one of the meanest dads, Both daughters have been told that they have 6mo. of room & board after they graduate from a 4 year institution of higher learning, Or until thier 18th birthday if not attending school, Pretty simple I think, Hey it's not like I'm throwing them out with nothing....I bought them each a real nice set of Somsonite a few years back (really good deal) Spot on! Even have it hanging on the wall, kinda like check out time at a hotel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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