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A review by labunnywtf
Fifty Shames of Earl Grey: A Parody by Fanny Merkin
3.0
Received via Edelweiss in exchange for a fair review.
Oh, sweet baby Jesus.
I have not read, nor will I ever read, 50 Shades of Grey. I did read the first 2 1/4 Twilight books, and know the backstory of EL James' plagiarized fanfiction rise. Honestly, I'm not sure who to hate more, her or Cassie Clare. But never mind that.
I choose to believe that this is exactly like 5S0G. From tips to tails. It will make me feel infinitely better when I see "Looking for my Mr. Grey" shirts all around. I may walk up and ask these Mensa candidates if they'd like a cup of tea.
I can 100% see this as a movie, in the style of Airplane! (I'm old) or the Scary Movie franchises. And who else to play Anna Steel than Anna Farris. This Anna is quite honestly written with her in mind, there's no doubt.
Much like those movies, there are some jokes that just fall flat. Occasionally, the story is too stupid for its own good. However, when it is funny, it is rip roaringly funny. I laughed my fool head off in my car, and in my house. I went to visit my best friend, and let her listen to a bit of it, and we were both just shaking our heads and cracking up.
I most definitely recommend this to everyone who gets a red film over their eyes regarding 5SOG. It will make you feel so much better.
Oh, sweet baby Jesus.
I have not read, nor will I ever read, 50 Shades of Grey. I did read the first 2 1/4 Twilight books, and know the backstory of EL James' plagiarized fanfiction rise. Honestly, I'm not sure who to hate more, her or Cassie Clare. But never mind that.
I choose to believe that this is exactly like 5S0G. From tips to tails. It will make me feel infinitely better when I see "Looking for my Mr. Grey" shirts all around. I may walk up and ask these Mensa candidates if they'd like a cup of tea.
I can 100% see this as a movie, in the style of Airplane! (I'm old) or the Scary Movie franchises. And who else to play Anna Steel than Anna Farris. This Anna is quite honestly written with her in mind, there's no doubt.
Much like those movies, there are some jokes that just fall flat. Occasionally, the story is too stupid for its own good. However, when it is funny, it is rip roaringly funny. I laughed my fool head off in my car, and in my house. I went to visit my best friend, and let her listen to a bit of it, and we were both just shaking our heads and cracking up.
I most definitely recommend this to everyone who gets a red film over their eyes regarding 5SOG. It will make you feel so much better.