The Gist Rosebud Baker: We're Raising Her Autistic
Jan 2, 2026
Rosebud Baker, a stand-up comedian and SNL writer, shares her unique take on motherhood and comedy. She humorously addresses the pressures of breastfeeding, claiming she's 'raising her daughter autistic' by choosing formula instead. Rosebud discusses her shift from joke-heavy material to the heartfelt honesty of her Netflix special, Motherlode. Along the way, she critiques Elon Musk's comedic endeavors, reflects on family legacies, and reveals how her marriage and motherhood have influenced her comedic style.
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Choosing Formula As A Pushback
- Rosebud Baker jokes she didn't breastfeed because "we're raising her autistic," pushing back at breastfeeding pressure and anti-vaxers.
- She frames formula and vaccines as pragmatic choices while mocking moralizing strangers.
Parenting Choices Are Read As Politics
- Rosebud says motherhood felt unexpectedly political because parenting choices are read as ideological stances.
- She argues many private parenting decisions become public battlegrounds tied to political identity.
A Nurse Visit Turned Punchline
- Rosebud recounts nurses repeatedly pushing breastfeeding and her friend Rachel Feinstein offering a faking-it story that became a punchline.
- That real exchange supplied the ending beat for her set about postpartum pressure.