
When we saw the cover for The Situation's new book, we knew it would make a great Mamarazzi post. We hate to judge a book by its cover, but come on--what's not to mock? There he is, showing us his abs again. Doesn't he realize they're already seared into our brains?
But when we read an excerpt, we realized the book would also make a valuable teaching aid by teaching you how not to write. The book includes a piece of current slang in every single sentence, thus guaranteeing that no matter how funny it reads now, it will be even funnier in 10 years. Check out this excerpt about shopping, with the Urban Dictionary-style slang printed in bold:
I wear what makes me feel good because I'm at the tip of the spear--the cutting edge of fashion that's fresh to death. . . . When I enter a store, I trust my eye to zero in on what's mint. That's the single most effective system I have for knowing when to pull the trigger on a purchase. If I find myself hemming and hawing, that's a clear indication that the garment in question is not destined to make my rotation. I walk away from the rack because I've failed to make a connection to those threads. On the other hand, if I know from the moment I see it that that particular piece is going to make me look awesome, I trust my instinct completely and it comes home with The Sitch.
This book is ripe for being turned into a MadLibs party game. Anyone can play! Take the bold words or phrases and turn them into MadLibs questions, like "synonym for 'the latest style'" or "nickname in the third person."
Then try playing it with your kids on long car rides--say to the Jersey Shore. Trust The Popster--it'll be off the hook.







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