tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post4945148417912557504..comments2024-03-28T21:36:55.157-04:00Comments on Love That Max : Found: the mystery girl with Down syndrome who's a cruel web jokeEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-47218248827646022152013-09-28T00:46:09.079-04:002013-09-28T00:46:09.079-04:00When I first saw this meme, I didn't know that...When I first saw this meme, I didn't know that the girl had down syndrome. I looked at the meme and thought, "Cute. A little toddler thinks she can count to potato." After I found out she had down syndrome, I was disgusted. Disgusted that anyone who knew of her syndrome would make fun of her like that. If you think mocking a child because she is mentally handicapped, I... I don't even know. Just please, stop this meme.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-84334662132052891332013-02-22T20:56:37.113-05:002013-02-22T20:56:37.113-05:00I hate it when people are ignorant. I hate it when people are ignorant. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-1908841619886747412013-01-24T19:58:36.203-05:002013-01-24T19:58:36.203-05:00people can be so incredibly ingnorant wen it comes...people can be so incredibly ingnorant wen it comes to anyone or any thing with special needs. It's a joke until something happens to them- then it's no longer funny. Karma has a way of sneaking up on people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-68268350893665319082012-12-18T00:53:30.584-05:002012-12-18T00:53:30.584-05:00thank you for putting a name to this face. I found...thank you for putting a name to this face. I found your blog because I wanted to know whatshername and the names of several other people who have had their likenesses taken and treated with disrespect and contempt. I think it's a form of bullying, and I think that when it is posted to be cruel or make fun of some invisible human being who doesn't have a name and isn't anyone to anyone, it's easier for people to let it be ignored. that young woman has a family who loves her, and she shouldn't be shamed into avoiding the Internet. it's outrageous and cruel. thank you, again, for giving her a name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-72385456402884758592012-09-19T18:54:09.601-04:002012-09-19T18:54:09.601-04:00I think it's horrible, but also by drawing att...I think it's horrible, but also by drawing attention to it it will only make it worse. "Don't Feed The Trolls" is a common term these days.<br /><br />Perhaps Heidi should "take ownership" of it and post some more positive memes of her own using the picture? Others have done so including a hilarious youtube meme from "Overly Attached Girlfriend". These things can be positive too. <br /><br />But at the end of the day, people have always made these kind of jokes and sadly always will be it on the web with a picture or on TV/movies or real life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-46933939729104781832012-08-08T05:54:33.677-04:002012-08-08T05:54:33.677-04:00Just because pictures exist on the internet doesn&...Just because pictures exist on the internet doesn't make it a meme. I would say this is a non-meme, there's no need to make a big deal out of it. On Know Your Meme, this would be put in the deadpool in a heartbeat.Aaronierunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-32501786944777622142012-07-10T21:07:45.045-04:002012-07-10T21:07:45.045-04:00One of my friends has Down syndrome. She is awesom...One of my friends has Down syndrome. She is awesome and likes ice cream. I wish I could give Heidi a big tub of cotton candy ice cream.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-36689889461111656092012-06-15T10:07:44.722-04:002012-06-15T10:07:44.722-04:00This made me sick kids make fun of me even for my ...This made me sick kids make fun of me even for my own disabilities! but what this girl had to suffer through makes me upset. I hope the family copes well, I wish I could just give Heidi a big hug.Kimmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-16076490527919672412012-05-09T01:19:35.874-04:002012-05-09T01:19:35.874-04:00To "Anonymous" (the angry one), You know...To "Anonymous" (the angry one), You know you don't HAVE to read this blog right? And yet you must be a regular reader at this site to accuse Ellen of everything you've accused her of. So, maybe you're not quite sure how this whole internet thing works: YOU can decide what sites you want to frequent. Unless Ellen has some kind of magical geeky super powers, I don't think you have to read her, especially if she is as vile, offensive and mean spirited as you claim. I hope you now feel the freedom to move on to less offensive sites that won't insult your intelligence.<br /><br />As to the purpose of the original post, thank you Ellen for letting us know that this innocent girl's life is being trafficked for someone's evil agenda. We need to protect all of our kids from the monsters out there.<br /><br />GigiThe Last Six Brain Cellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561541491287953160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-65789633864380467162012-05-03T15:36:26.283-04:002012-05-03T15:36:26.283-04:00that makes me so mad!that makes me so mad!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-53372181423278885452012-05-02T20:55:24.226-04:002012-05-02T20:55:24.226-04:00I've just stumbled across this. I cannot belie...I've just stumbled across this. I cannot believe this has happened. <br />I actually know various relatives of Heidi and cannot imagine how they are feeling. It's so heartbreaking that people could be like that! =(Beccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-22440333971146896792012-05-01T23:09:52.793-04:002012-05-01T23:09:52.793-04:00Awful so sad somone's medical challenges can b...Awful so sad somone's medical challenges can become somone's vulgar humor. How can people with such nastiness look in a mirror. As for the rude anonymous I hope as you read the blog you gain manners & disability awareness.Tuesonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-53175052621694745072012-05-01T22:07:21.695-04:002012-05-01T22:07:21.695-04:00did you know that 90-something percent of aneuploi...did you know that 90-something percent of aneuploidy (wrong # of chromosomes) fetus' abort spontaneously before the mom even knows she's pregnant? Did you know that of the ones that survive to 9 weeks gestation-90-something percent of those fetus' die? Of those that survive to term- the survival rate to the first birthday is ~50% but this depends on the type of aneuploidy. So the next time you meet a child with -oh- Down syndrome- before you know anything else- you are already in the prensence of one very strong human being- it's scientifically provable. And we haven't even started talking about the kids with other issues/injuries who train like olympians every dang day to sit in a chair or hold up the head. And they try to be like 'us'?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-1502206851843439672012-05-01T19:52:22.864-04:002012-05-01T19:52:22.864-04:00I will rip their fucking heads off.
NOT ok. NOT ...I will rip their fucking heads off. <br /><br />NOT ok. NOT OK AT ALL.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881590483174001768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-33756343195855276112012-05-01T17:06:33.199-04:002012-05-01T17:06:33.199-04:00Ellen,
I enjoy your blog, but have never felt the ...Ellen,<br />I enjoy your blog, but have never felt the need to comment before. Thanks for posting this; I too cannot understand people who need to belittle others for entertainment. I'll be honest and say that only recently have I made a conscious effort to stop using the R word, and strongly encourage those around me to do the same. As for "Annonymous"...there aren't adequate words to express my disgust with whoever this person is. Find some way to make the world better, whoever you are, or find somewhere else to vent your anger. I think I speak for us all when I say, "You're not welcome here".Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-20727205554974702262012-05-01T10:34:24.069-04:002012-05-01T10:34:24.069-04:00When I opened the blog this morning to read "...When I opened the blog this morning to read "Max" I saw Heidi's picture and immediately thought what a sweet adorable face on this little girl! I wish I had stopped there. I continued to read the comments and got caught up in the berating stuff - really brought me down. Too bad, Ellen, you are so positive and I usually leave your site uplifted. Where is the "report abuse button" for Anonymous (the negative one)?PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14278614937927105775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-78275754638026502602012-05-01T10:00:59.162-04:002012-05-01T10:00:59.162-04:00Mommy Psychologist, I thought long and hard about ...Mommy Psychologist, I thought long and hard about showing the image, but I thought you needed to see the visual to fully understand just how awful this is. I don't find that "hypocritical" at all—I obviously wasn't presenting this in a demeaning way. <br /><br />Rachael, what happened to Heidi is troublesome, but my husband and I made a decision when I started this blog to write openly about our family and experiences, and in the end I feel the greater good outweighs any potential negatives. As for the occasional cowardly/ignorant/mean-spirited commenter who shows up here, I could care less. I'm proud that this blog has become a warm, caring, supportive community, that what I write encourages other parents, and that I'm inspired in return.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-37293029724640760012012-05-01T08:32:27.688-04:002012-05-01T08:32:27.688-04:00What is the matter with people? How is that funny?...What is the matter with people? How is that funny?<br /><br />I felt horrible just reading the words about it.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-27490897534430377102012-05-01T06:50:13.785-04:002012-05-01T06:50:13.785-04:00This is sickening. So cruel! Poor Heidi. I wish I ...This is sickening. So cruel! Poor Heidi. I wish I could give her a hug and tell her how beautiful she is.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065409375913634202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-68140216986207162372012-05-01T04:33:22.934-04:002012-05-01T04:33:22.934-04:00Honest question, Ellen- do stories like this make ...Honest question, Ellen- do stories like this make you worry about having the blog, and putting the kids' pictures on it? <br /><br />I know stuff like that crazy Anonymous up there can happen to any blog and you have to be prepared to face the worst when you write on a public forum, but what happened to Heidi - a kid - is just gross. I can't imagine how worrying something like that must be. <br /><br />I just hope you don't let it get to you to the point that you shut the blog down or something...Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150180999759304022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-16369777950391225062012-05-01T01:44:58.448-04:002012-05-01T01:44:58.448-04:00This story is absolutely appalling. I'm so hor...This story is absolutely appalling. I'm so horrified people would do this. I also can't help but wonder why you posted one of the pictures?? Aren't you doing the exact same thing that you are arguing against? I think you could have presented the story without resorting to using the picture. It just seems a bit hypocritical.the mommy psychologisthttp://www.themommypsychologist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-35131027681500013722012-05-01T01:31:11.707-04:002012-05-01T01:31:11.707-04:00@anonymous
Sorry about the "ceepy family pho...@anonymous<br /><br />Sorry about the "ceepy family photo," we took that in NYC during a recent trip and it was very cold outside. We'll try to make the next family picture less creepy.Noahs Dadhttp://noahsdad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-91936263549112456802012-05-01T01:03:48.726-04:002012-05-01T01:03:48.726-04:00To the mean anonymous person ...whoever you are. ...To the mean anonymous person ...whoever you are. It's obvious that you're an angry person and have a great deal of underlying issues yourself. You really should try being nice to people in general. It doesn't appear that comes easy for you. People can respect differences in opinions, but you seem to lack respect and good manners towards others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-4791270985807730402012-05-01T00:29:15.509-04:002012-05-01T00:29:15.509-04:00Outraged, and having a hard time believing that th...Outraged, and having a hard time believing that this "anonymous" person is actually for real. There's just people out there starved for attention. As far as I'm concerned all children are fearfully and wonderfully made, special needs or not, and the ones that are not able to see it or comprehend it are the ones that are truly disabled.Clara Harmonsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729432397360297440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-65073277528135517542012-05-01T00:11:49.045-04:002012-05-01T00:11:49.045-04:00PLEASE...ignorance is not an excuse...SPREAD THE W...PLEASE...ignorance is not an excuse...SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com