Okay, I did not read the book. However, I have had portions read to me.
I have a co-worker who has a chip on her shoulder about me because I can generally discuss literature with others and she feels left out because she doesn’t read books. She wanted to impress me one day - she had read herself a book! - and so proceeded to tell me about this great book. You guessed it - Fifty Shades of Grey. I told her that kind of book was not my cup of tea but she continued to go on about how wonderful it was - EVERYONE at her pool just loved it! I told her I was glad she enjoyed it but I still wasn’t planning on reading it - REALLY not my cup of tea.
Well, the next day she brings the book in to work and decided to read a few passages to me. After a couple of paragraphs I thought she was having me on; perhaps she was reading a parody from The Onion. But she’s really not that subtle with her pranks, so I soon realized (to my horror) that she was probably reading from the actual book. Not wanting to tee her off by accusing her of pranking me, I asked to see the cover of the book. Sure enough, no prank was being pulled.
I really feel sorry for anyone who has wasted a moment of their finite time upon the earth reading that book.
You and I are in full agreement on that. However, I worry more about the types of people who not only read the full book, but also the sequels and praise it to everyone else. Then they make a movie about it?
Which is why I found this vid so hilarious and highly enjoyable. :)