Christine Clauder on Humor, Family, and WordPress Sass

Send us Fan Mail A conversation with the sassiest person in the WordPress Community.In this lively conversation, I had the pleasure of chatting with Christine Clauder, who is known for her humor and candidness. We kicked things off by discussing her self-proclaimed sassy nature, which, as she admits, sometimes leads to misunderstandings. Christine opened up about her struggles with anxiety and how she’s used humor as a coping mechanism throughout her life.She shared insights into her family background, mentioning her Japanese mother’s bluntness and the dynamics of growing up in a large, blended family with step-siblings and half-siblings. Christine also talked about her daughter, who is an impressive rollerblader, and reflected on her own challenges with first impressions, often being mistaken for snobbishness.Our conversation touched on her moves between cities—from Houston to Kansas City and back—and the pride she feels for Kansas City. Christine recounted the hilarious story of how she met her husband online, where he initially thought she was his brother playing a prank.Christine’s love for animals, particularly dogs, came up, and she humorously confessed her bewilderment at not owning a Capybara yet. We also dove into her complex relationship with baths and her dislike for certain “girly” maintenance routines, which she attributes to her tomboy nature.The discussion then shifted to her love for golf, a passion she inherited from her mother, an avid golfer. Despite not playing frequently, Christine boasts some impressive skills. She also mentioned her piano playing, though she hasn’t kept up with practice, and talked about her husband, who, despite having no formal training, can play drums and guitar by ear.A proud Taylor Swift fan, Christine shared that she owns a signed guitar by the artist, which her husband occasionally plays—to her mild frustration. As we wrapped up, Christine recommended Samantha Mueller as a future interviewee, praising her as witty and talented. The episode concluded with some light banter and expressions of mutual appreciation.