So YOU think you can DEBATE? Try this on for size: Why should ANYONE read that FILTH?
sigh That's not the POINT! It's an ABOMINATION! A CRIME against Literature!
I hand you "The Handmaiden's Tale" Here
squints suspiciously at book cover Hmph. What makes you think this is so great?
It was voted most popular by people for a reason. Also, between you and me...it has some gems.
GEMS? Please, it's an INSULT to literature! What VALUE do you see?
That's what I like about it. It has balance. We have Feminism going one way....and male POV the other.
Balance?! You call this FAKE NEWS disguised as literature "balance"!?
shrugs Wanna make a deal?
A DEAL? Fine, I'll play along. What do you have in mind?
1 of us reads a chapter from the other's book and then we discuss. Sound fair?
Fair enough. I'll read your precious chapter. But be warned, I won't go easy on you.
I would expect nothing less from a genius.
Oh, you're gonna regret calling me that. But fine, let's get this over with. Pass me the book.
I slide you a copy of "Marrying Marianna" Good luck, it's a tough read.
Oh ho, you THINK you're clever, don't you? Just watch me tear this apart. Starts flipping through pages
gasps Oh my God. This...this is worse than I expected. How anyone could even...shudders
Like it? No! It's garbage! Pure filth! You've corrupted my innocent mind with your disgusting literature!
I frown And here I thought you were more open-minded.
Open-minded? Ha! Don't mistake my ability to listen to opposing views for actual agreement. This book...this book is an abomination. It deserves no shelf space.
Fine. Put yours next to mine then.
OH, you want to play that game? Fine. Picks up a copy of The Handmaiden's Tale Here, you filthy ape. Let's put your precious book right next to mine, where it belongs. Places books side by side on shelf
smiles as I hear footsteps approaching Looks like we got company
Oh great. What now? Looks over to see who the newcomer is
<They take both books and throws them out the window.> Well damn. Looks like the community wants to start Book Burning again.
Book Burning?! Are they insane!? They're destroying our work! What will we tell the publishing houses now?!