The way I belly roll laughed at these reviews. Incredible. I love it when people are brutally honest about what they don't like. This was such a treat.
As always, I want to be your kitties. They always look HIGH AS A KITE from love and coziness.
That mini crockpot is ADORABLE. I work from home but if I didn't, I would def make that purchase.
Two things that have changed my life are an electric tea kettle that has controlled water temps digitized for convenience. I use it to make matcha, herbal tea, and French press coffee. It is LIFE changing. I'm literally giddy when I wake up in the morning. Shout out to my sister for gifting it to me for my bday. The other is a Loftie alarm clock. I can't/won't shut up about it. It's also a sound machine. It has this setting called a "Bed Signal" that plays a gorgeous tune letting you know when it's time to wind down for bed. That is when we put our phones across the room and pick up a book/Kindle. I stopped using my phone as an alarm clock and my attention span, creativity, and mind bandwidth has changed significantly. I'm going to write about it in more detail for my next Caught In My Web newsletter. Cannot recommend it enough!!
I told my husband yesterday that I just constantly look at pictures of them as kittens and I don't know how I am ever gonna function if I have a real human child
Ok I LOVE our work electric tea kettle but I don't have space just yet - french press coffee, GENUIS. I am googling this alarm clock now....
This was fun to read! I haven't looked up one star reviews of my favs but I love how creative people are with their takedowns. Thanks for shouting out my little reading project:)
Your commentary on their comments is the best part of this! "Sheri seems fun" 🤭🤭🤭 You inspire me to look up one-star reviews of my favorite books now...
lmao can't say i DISAGREE with the 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' review...😉 I'm kidding if I was still a star user I'd give it 2 so xox I think its always good to stay humble by reading negative reviews of the books you love bc it makes sure you're not trapped in your own perspective !
I keep thinking I should start a newsletter about the books I read but then remember that I am such a middle aged white dude and my opinions are literally the last thing the world needs and besides, your newsletter is always so entertaining and informative that my decision to sit on my hands is 100% justified! And as proof, the last book I read was Set Phasers on Stun by Steven Casey which is not about Star Trek but is a terrific look at "how technological failures result from the incompatibilities between the way things are designed and the way people actually perceive, think, and act."
PS Thanks for the reminder that I finally need to read The Fifth Season.
Neil we still need you!!! we just need everyone else as well. If you have things to say, say them and you will find your people. I think that book sounds fascinating.
If I do read negative reviews of books I like, it's usually because I can have an imaginary fight with the people in my head and I can tell them all the ways their wrong. Ditto goes for seeing really high reviews of books I despised. Gotta let these imaginary people know what's UP!
Most recent random thing I bought recently: one of those toothpaste tube squeezer things. A very technical term.
This was delightful! I loooove reading bad reviews for media I enjoy. I weirdly find it encouraging as an artist because even the things I find remarkable and world-changing are hated by someone 🤭
The way I belly roll laughed at these reviews. Incredible. I love it when people are brutally honest about what they don't like. This was such a treat.
As always, I want to be your kitties. They always look HIGH AS A KITE from love and coziness.
That mini crockpot is ADORABLE. I work from home but if I didn't, I would def make that purchase.
Two things that have changed my life are an electric tea kettle that has controlled water temps digitized for convenience. I use it to make matcha, herbal tea, and French press coffee. It is LIFE changing. I'm literally giddy when I wake up in the morning. Shout out to my sister for gifting it to me for my bday. The other is a Loftie alarm clock. I can't/won't shut up about it. It's also a sound machine. It has this setting called a "Bed Signal" that plays a gorgeous tune letting you know when it's time to wind down for bed. That is when we put our phones across the room and pick up a book/Kindle. I stopped using my phone as an alarm clock and my attention span, creativity, and mind bandwidth has changed significantly. I'm going to write about it in more detail for my next Caught In My Web newsletter. Cannot recommend it enough!!
The haters have NO SHAME! 😂
I told my husband yesterday that I just constantly look at pictures of them as kittens and I don't know how I am ever gonna function if I have a real human child
Ok I LOVE our work electric tea kettle but I don't have space just yet - french press coffee, GENUIS. I am googling this alarm clock now....
It’s a little pricey for an alarm clock but worth every penny!!
I’ve been eyeing the Hatch alarm clock and keep telling myself I don’t need it!
I hear Hatch is annoying and it doesn’t always shut off when you press it 😬 you probs don’t need it. You DO need a Loftie tho…☺️😂
GLAD I brought this matter to the group!!! Going to check out loftie!
Ooooh, added the Loftie to my gift ideas list. I added Natalie’s coffee warmer too. Thanks gals!
“i prefer childbirth” SAVAGE!!!!!!!!
also thank you so much for the shoutout! i am forever honored
sometimes when people repost my stuff i want to shout WE ARE NOT WORTHY but really we all are.
This was fun to read! I haven't looked up one star reviews of my favs but I love how creative people are with their takedowns. Thanks for shouting out my little reading project:)
People are certainly creative and… blunt lol
Haha that’s true too
Your commentary on their comments is the best part of this! "Sheri seems fun" 🤭🤭🤭 You inspire me to look up one-star reviews of my favorite books now...
be careful that you are feeling emotionally strong when you do... 😂
This made me cackle. I am also delighted to know so many of my favorite books are so vehemently despised! We love a visceral reaction.
I love a succinct one too! they really get straight to the heart of it
lmao can't say i DISAGREE with the 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' review...😉 I'm kidding if I was still a star user I'd give it 2 so xox I think its always good to stay humble by reading negative reviews of the books you love bc it makes sure you're not trapped in your own perspective !
i was thinking of you when I posted it hahahahah THE BEST
I keep thinking I should start a newsletter about the books I read but then remember that I am such a middle aged white dude and my opinions are literally the last thing the world needs and besides, your newsletter is always so entertaining and informative that my decision to sit on my hands is 100% justified! And as proof, the last book I read was Set Phasers on Stun by Steven Casey which is not about Star Trek but is a terrific look at "how technological failures result from the incompatibilities between the way things are designed and the way people actually perceive, think, and act."
PS Thanks for the reminder that I finally need to read The Fifth Season.
Neil we still need you!!! we just need everyone else as well. If you have things to say, say them and you will find your people. I think that book sounds fascinating.
Okay, I love all your posts but this was just incredible. The reviews of The Secret History and Jonathan Strange had me DYING.
These reviews are as honest and brutal as a toddler telling you what they think 😂
If I do read negative reviews of books I like, it's usually because I can have an imaginary fight with the people in my head and I can tell them all the ways their wrong. Ditto goes for seeing really high reviews of books I despised. Gotta let these imaginary people know what's UP!
Most recent random thing I bought recently: one of those toothpaste tube squeezer things. A very technical term.
I love having those invisible fights in my head with wrong people
Toothpaste tooth squeezer is absolutely something I would buy I’m honestly shocked I don’t have one yet
Very useful, highly functional, 10/10.
I laughed aloud over these very short pans!
at least the pans are funny right!
Funny, yes. And I might also agree with them
oh no not my favorite books!
they really did it to us
LOVE The Fifth Season!! I'm definitely due for a reread of the whole trilogy... thrilled you're enjoying it!!!
truly remarkable!!!!
This trend is pretty darn entertaining.
if we can't laugh at ourselves and others, what are we even doing right!
💯
Jonas FTW
truly the only star of this show
This was delightful! I loooove reading bad reviews for media I enjoy. I weirdly find it encouraging as an artist because even the things I find remarkable and world-changing are hated by someone 🤭
RIGHT? like if someone can hate a wildly beloved book then its unavoidable and perhaps a sign of good art
this is great
::takes a bow::