More evidence of the dumbing down of America

bewitched · 12-09-2008, 11:09 AM

Well, it's happened. Joe the Plumber's book is being released this month. (You can also order "Joe approved merchandise")

"Thousands of copies have already been pre-ordered at $24.95 each"

And for only $19.95, you can blog or chat with Joe. Oh, Joy!!!

I'm not even sure I have a comment other than to shake my head.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-09-2008, 11:11 AM

The correct term is "dumbening".

Moonliner · 12-09-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bewitched

And for only $19.95, you can blog or chat with Joe. Oh, Joy!!!

$19.95? Damn, that's cheap. It cost me a lot more than that last time I had to talk with a plumber.

CoasterMatt · 12-09-2008, 11:13 AM

Well, the asshat isn't a licensed plumber.

JWBear · 12-09-2008, 11:17 AM

What in hell does he have to say that would fill an entire book?!

bewitched · 12-09-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

What in hell does he have to say that would fill an entire book?!

Not a clue...nor do I want to know.

alphabassettgrrl · 12-09-2008, 11:41 AM

Just proves anything will sell with the right marketing.

Not Afraid · 12-09-2008, 11:44 AM

Ahhhh capitalism (and opportunism). Now, if someone is actually DUMB enough to buy the book....well, that' just dumb.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-09-2008, 11:50 AM

His name isn't Joe, he isn't a plumber, his question was irrelevant to his situation, and he's made racist comments.....at best, this guy is a JOKE. I'd like a chat with him so I can laugh in his face.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 12-09-2008, 11:54 AM

Eh. I read Harry Potter fan fiction featuring Snape. Who am I to judge what other people want to read, though at least my dumb fix is FREE.

12-09-2008, 11:09 AM	#1
bewitched 101% Yummy! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I know Kung Fu. Posts: 1,413	More evidence of the dumbing down of America Well, it's happened. Joe the Plumber's book is being released this month. (You can also order "Joe approved merchandise") "Thousands of copies have already been pre-ordered at $24.95 each" And for only $19.95, you can blog or chat with Joe. Oh, Joy!!! I'm not even sure I have a comment other than to shake my head. __________________ ~Whitney Wondering about the future of Ellington Woodard's punk@ss sh!t.
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12-09-2008, 11:11 AM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The correct term is "dumbening". __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Well, the asshat isn't a licensed plumber. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	What in hell does he have to say that would fill an entire book?! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Just proves anything will sell with the right marketing. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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12-09-2008, 11:44 AM	#8
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Ahhhh capitalism (and opportunism). Now, if someone is actually DUMB enough to buy the book....well, that' just dumb.
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12-09-2008, 11:50 AM	#9
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	His name isn't Joe, he isn't a plumber, his question was irrelevant to his situation, and he's made racist comments.....at best, this guy is a JOKE. I'd like a chat with him so I can laugh in his face.
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12-09-2008, 11:54 AM	#10
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Eh. I read Harry Potter fan fiction featuring Snape. Who am I to judge what other people want to read, though at least my dumb fix is FREE.
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