Desperate Housewives

"Finally, here's a show that takes issue with the so-called American dream." I was surprised to find this article talking about Desperate Housewives this way. Is the American dream still something seen as good, pure, and attainable by all? I mean, yes, I think that Americans have the belief that if you work hard, you can overcome most obstacles. Working hard still does have its benefits, but surely no one sees the end result of that hard work as flawless and extreme wealth.

When I think of perfection, I don't think of my life as any of the housewives' parodied existences. I don't think I'd be happy be a stay at home mom with a bunch of kids, even if I didn't get hooked on their ADD meds. If my marriage was founded on the thrill of having an affair with the gardener, I'd say something was lacking in my life. I mean, my basic response to that that being the "true American dream" bothers me because no one has pictured that as wonderful in a long time. It all depends on what you see the end goal of the American dream as, I suppose.

I don't think that the life of luxury is exactly what I am pining for. A comfortable life that allows my children a better chance than I had? Sure. Only because you want your kids to be even better off than you. Not the life of the Hiltons. Then again, I'm still on cold medication, so this could all be nonsense.