Friday, November 4, 2011

The Difference Between a Housewife and a HausFrau

HausFrau Keighley says, "Now remember ladies, everything should be enjoyed in moderation...especially prim and proper behavior!"
In finding this blog, you may have wondered to yourself, "What's the difference between a Housewife and a HausFrau?". Well, ladies and gents, I'm here to enlighten you!

haus-frau: [hous frou; Eng. howz frou]
noun
1. A woman or wife, most often married, who takes on the role of housewife, with a touch of irony, sarcasm, and a generous heaping of booze.

A Housewife and HausFrau are very similar; on the surface, it may be very easy to confuse the two. The only way to spot a HausFrau is with time and observance, or with an expert to point out the differences between them. So, today I will be your guide, and we will delve into the world of House/Haus wifery!

  • A housewife makes sure to clean every single inch of her home immaculately, making sure every surface is squeaky clean for her family and husband!
 [housewife]


  • A HausFrau also makes sure that her house is clean, and engages in cleaning techniques, just on a much larger scale.
  [hausfrau]


  • A housewife, out of great concern for her family and husband's happiness and welfare, makes sure the table is set, all the food is perfect, and that her family and husband are eating before she allows herself to rest and taste the fruits of her labor.
 [housewife]

  • A HausFrau, out of great concern for her family and husband's welfare and happiness, constantly performs taste tests to make sure that the food isn't poisoned.
 [hausfrau]

  • A housewife spices up her hot chocolate with a touch of vanilla, and a delicious sprig of cinnamon!
 [housewife]

 
  • A HausFrau spices up her hot chocolate with a touch of vanilla, and a delicious swig of cinnamon schnapps!
 [hausfrau]


Now that you've seen a few examples, it should be a bit easier to spot a HausFrau vs. a Housewife. There are other differences, and I take it as one of my sincerest responsibilities to keep your education ongoing, kiddies!

Now that you've had your first lesson, which do you think you are?


A Housewife, or a HausFrau?

Cheers!
HausFrauKeighley

6 comments:

  1. I actually love that last house wife picture of you, although I think I too am more cut out to be a HausFrau! You had me with booze + sarcasm.

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  2. Thank you! And we'd be glad to have you among the ranks ;)

    (People can usually get me with booze + anything...)

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  3. HausFrau for sure. Booze+sarcasm+ZombieApocalypseSurvival = amazeballs.

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  4. Oh my - I am unquestionably a Hausfrau.

    - Rebecca :)

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  5. Excellent! I had a feeling ;) (and I mean that in the best possible way!)

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Cheers!