Superstud
A while back I reviewed Mortified and when Nonanon reviewed it she suggested Paul Feig's Superstud: Or How I Became a 24-Year-Old Virgin as a better use of the high school journal as book comedy format. That Nonanon: right every time. First of all, Paul Feig can pretty much do no wrong in my book. Although this is embarrassing to admit, he was excellent as Sabrina the Teenage Witch's science teacher Mr. Pool who Sabrina magicked to be an alchemist (not that I was watching that episode the other day on ABC Family...or anything). More importantly, and way less embarrassing, he created Freaks and Geeks (best TV show ever) and directed seven episodes of Arrested Development. So clearly, he's amazing.
Superstud was hilariously heartbreaking describing Feig trying to navigate the extremely complicated dating world. Freaks and Geeks fans will recognize certain elements of the show in Feig's life but really, this book appeals to everyone. Feig writes his life so funny with absolutely no shame and provides a refreshing feel for a seriously geeky guy who just wants to get laid. The author's diaries make an appearance about halfway through the book where he footnotes them. Incidentally, I'm reading An Abundance of Katherines right now and these two books are turning me into a big footnote fan. My favorite part of the diary footnoting comes on page 172. Diary: "I kissed her goodnight about three times (lost control for a moment!)" Footnote: "Yes, what a wild man I was."
I can't say anything bad about this book, it's well-written, funny and sweet. Like Feig's television work, it's all good. Now I'm eagerly awaiting reading his other book, Kick Me: Adventures in Adolescence.
2 comments:
YAY!! You liked Superstud. My dream is to quit my job and go on the road full-time, forcing people to read Paul Feig. I do love him so. Look at that picture on Superstud! And, curse you for the knowledge that he appeared in a Sabrina episode...now I'm going to have to go track it down! (Footnote: so sad.) I hope you like "Kick Me," too, I loved it, but clearly have no objectivity where Paul Feig is concerned.
The picture on the cover really says it all I think. Paul Feig was actually in a couple of Sabrina episodes (footnote: even more sad that I know this). I'll let you know how Kick Me goes, I'm sure it will be equally wonderful.
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