I am not the person who writes wish lists to Santa. More likely I’m the person Santa comes to for advice. Face it: I don’t believe in the guy. At Evil Genius Inc, we don’t ‘kill’ the guy per se. We merely encourage the genius to disprove the myths. Or […]
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Elf. On the Shelf. You think I’m about to Dis the Elf. Nah. I am about to revel in its beautiful evilness. It is an amazing tool to encourage Evil Genius Parenting. You know you’re onto a good thing when you can find more bitchiness about an inanimate object than […]
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
The Romans have a lot to answer for. They perfected the art of assimilation. It is no coincidence that the Borg in Star Trek have the same name as a Maltese family I am related to. Either way, resistance is futile. Have a look at their religion. Basically, take a […]
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
True Evil Genius Parenting is recognised across nations, across cultures. True Evil Genius Parenting is not held back by any language barriers or territorial disputes. It is a style that elicits a natural response from your children, no matter where you are. When you are a True Evil Genius Parent, […]
Estimated reading time: 1 minute
I know what you’re saying – “How is Play Dough evil?” True, in its natural form it does not seem very evil. But put this recipe in the wrong hands (or the right ones?) and they will be able to mix up their own dough at any time to copy […]
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I am the laziest parent I know. That’s the whole point of being an Evil Genius Mum. To ensure that I have a ready-to-go army of minions to do stuff for me. I would be a sloth-like beast being crane-lifted out of my house, if it wasn’t for my spawnlings. […]
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It’s amazing how excited everyone gets about Christmas. Carols and bad covers of said carols are played repeatedly throughout the stores. Snow-field decorations adorn every shopping strip (no matter which hemisphere you live in). And Santa visits each mall, ready to take photos and patiently listen to heavily-considered wish lists. […]
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Ladies and Gentlemen! Tonight. For your entertainment. We have … not one.. but TWO recipients for the Evil Genius Parent Award. With a tip… a very simple, and yet essential tip that will reap the greatest shits-and-giggles in the lead-up to the shittiest-and-giggliest season of them all. Summer Holidays. Oh […]
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
It’s a dangerous day in Evil Genius Lair – a restless, rainy day. LEGO dominates our lounge-room. But even today there is a certain passive approach to it. The Tank’s turret is short; the ninja’s armoury looks neat and tidy; the obstacle course for LEGO men has… flowers?!? Desperate times […]
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Let me clarify – my kids are still alive. Barely. But they are alive. I would post a “Proof of Life” but I can’t seem to capture a photo that doesn’t include some incriminating evidence anyway. The amount of times Sinister and Nefarious are arguing over who is going to […]
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes