Now Modern Day Dad's the real expert on this, but I do know that the kid will, from time to time, ask for Jack's Big Music Show by name. And since it's about 99% less annoying than The Wiggles, we give in sometimes, and let her watch it.
Now, those drum-playing pups are coming home to roost, because Noggin is auctioning off a private JBMS screening and a Laurie Berkner Band concert at their NYC HQ to the highest bidder--and up to 20 of his kid-sized friends.
All proceeds go to Noggin's Get Ready To Read - First Book campaign, which is seeking to place one million books in homes with at-risk kids. Bidding ends Nov 27th, but unlike eBay auctions, there's no set endtime; bidding continues until there's a 5-minute lull in the action. Bidding started at $500, which is what gift bags alone would cost for the kid's 2007 birthday party. You may be bidding against me.
Also up for sale [dec. 06 update: winning bids follow in italics]:
A Private Jack's Big Music Show Premiere Event featuring a LIVE! performance by The Laurie Berkner Band [$3,550] [nogginauctions.com via dt reader naomi]
while I won't be bidding on the nyc-centric stuff, I encourage anyone who wins to think of inviting Roo, a charming Wichita-based 32 month old to their party... her mommy is a cheapskate.
Why can't they have a good fundraiser, like bidding on a retirement package for Laurie Berkner that provides an income for her if she promises to never play anything, anywhere, ever again?
I'd be down with that.
[clean 'em up. ba pa dum. pack it in. ba pa dum. -ed.]