As the world mourns the marital vows of Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz, we wonder: what will become of their son Bronx? Is he being torn apart by divorce like Robert Moses once tore apart his namesake borough? Is Bronx Wentz our burned-out tenement, our spiritless public housing tower of 2011?
The couple announced their divorce yesterday, and according to E! Online, "Ashlee is seeking joint legal but sole physical custody of Bronx, with visitation rights for Pete. She's also seeking spousal support and is asking to restore her name to Ashlee Simpson."
In 2008, following the birth of their son, Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión, Jr. told us: “It’s great to hear that Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson named their son after such a great place. I hope baby Bronx gets the opportunity to see what a beautiful and eclectic borough he was named after.” At press time, there is no documentation of the divorcing couple ever taking Bronx to the Bronx.
