

Dr. Bethany Pope, Pris S., and Christine each sent in the trailer for the Disney film, opening today, called Mars Needs Moms. It is impossible not to be sarcastic about this trailer.

What can I say. The premise of the film is that only women can parent (and by “parent,” I mean feed and vacuum). I’m sure all of the human women out there with children really appreciate this sentiment. Dads, HUH! …what are they good for! Absolutely nothing! Or, at least, that is what nearly every corner of Western society is trying to tell us. How convenient, given that raising kids is rewarded with, basically, absolutely nothing concrete. Thanks, thanks for nothing Disney.

Also, as far as the trailer goes, it appears that this movie focuses almost entirely on boys and men. I wonder if it even passes the Bechdel test. Twist the knife, why don’t you.