I actually re read a couple of her books a few years ago (I had read them all before I was 10 and I remember hiding them from my parents), but actually reading them back they are very tame, unless they’ve done some kind of re edit because of the whole scandal of them? All of her books were amazing thoughDoes anyone remember the Judy Blume 'Forever' book, about the first sexual experience of a teenager? There was a lot of pearl clutching around it and it was passed around my school like contraband. I read it when I was quite a young teenager and there were only a couple of pages about sex. The rest of the book was more about relationships and the readiness for sex. Admittedly I don't know what my 40 odd year old self would make of it now but as a teenager, I didn't find it shocking or it making me want me to go out and have sex. In fact I remember it being one of my less favourite books of hers.
Moreover, if you combined the cost of all the Cotsworld sideboards, extra iPhones, Dyson fans and so forth, she probably would be about 1/3 of the way to a 10% deposit for a 2 bedroom flat somewhere. She could even use help to buy/first time buyer schemes. My friend recently bought a lovely house where the council own 30% of it (and she and her partner are salaried at around £20k p/a each).She’s got a chip on her shoulder because she doesn’t own a home at 32. I was 48 before I bought my flat.
I’m actually sure part of her resentment is the fact that she’s not a millionaire by now and that she can’t buy a flat outright. I mean she’s a best selling author. Five books. Ten years in the game. And she’s moaning about living in a rented shitty bungalow. When some kids are in one room in a B and B.
Edits but doesn’t try them outHang on - she edits her recipes?
Even if she is autistic, creating pile-ons on twitter and being a bully isn't a symptom. Autism is a neurodivergent disorder characterised by varying and various symptoms that exist on a spectrum. Being autistic isn't an excuse or shorthand for being a horrible cunt.Is it right she’s autistic? Been doing some reading around about this ‘lovely’ person and I’m intrigued as to why she feels she can just do what she does with no forethought for other people?
I’m about to jump into the rabbit hole from thread 31 lol
She gets people to pay her via her Patreon for the privilege of testing her recipes.Edits but doesn’t try them out
https://giphy.com/xTiN0NOr8JabQstXVKHi coven
I have few thoughts I need to share before I get on with work (guys, I'm BUSY).
First of all, thanks @LennyBriscoe , partner in crime-fighting and unfortunately horrible childhood trauma. I really appreciated your post. I couldn't respond yesterday. It just all got a bit too much. Also hope @MancBee is ok today. And everyone else who has experience of what we are talking about. This thread sure brings up a lot of stuff.
I have to say, I didn't love thread 40 (apart from its amazing title of course). There seemed to be a lot of posts suggesting JM should be sectioned, her child should be taken away from here, etc. I don't like it when this forum takes that tone (and yes, of course, while I'm a cop, I'm not actually the thread police, so you can all do what you want, it's just my 2 cents). It just makes me uncomfortable, a bit like people saying the RSPCC should be called about her kitten. Yes, she's awful, but I personally can't see any evidence for behaviour that would warrant sectioning or other authorities getting involved. She's unhinged on Twitter, but so are many and it doesn't mean she's a terrible parent. I just don't think it's a sensible conclusion to draw.
Regarding DW, I'm much, much more concerned about allegations about his behaviour with teenage girls coming to light. Those text exchanges read very inappropriate and creepy. I cannot see how they can be explained away.
Regardless, her 'book analysis' is just so flawed. Like a previous poster showed, the term 'slag' is used by a horrible character and it illustrates how horrible he is. This is pretty much true of all the examples she cited. I don't like them because I think they are lazy and not funny, but I was obsessed with Goosebumps, which is the epitome of writing by numbers, but I devoured them all. You'll be pleased to know that I haven't turned into a serial killer.
Conclusion, she's still an idiot, trying to get attention where she can. I agree that her downfall will not be spectacular. It'll be a trickle. Work will dry up. There might be another peak or two before that happens, but it will. She's showing her true colours for everyone to see now. People don't like cancel culture. They don't like the gloating. She's coming at people within her own industry. Which editor would like to work with her after her rants about Harper Collins and their staff? Not many, is my guess. The industry is small. People know each other. People talk. They may not tweet about it. But they'll file it away, in their crazy little minds, for future reference.
As you were.
Love Judy Blume! She's spent her life speaking out against banning books in any form and has long been a defender of children's right to read whatever they want. A very, very different approach to our Jack.I actually re read a couple of her books a few years ago (I had read them all before I was 10 and I remember hiding them from my parents), but actually reading them back they are very tame, unless they’ve done some kind of re edit because of the whole scandal of them? All of her books were amazing though
Well he definitely doesn't have his favourite books to keep him entertained anymoreShe is buzzing from it all isn't she? Euphoric even. All because she's getting a lot of attention and affirmation and followers. It is incredibly uncomfortable and unpleasant to witness.
I remember her saying during one Hellmanns episode it was difficult to keep her son entertained alone for the 45 mins she was broadcasting. But what the fuck is the poor kid during whilst she is tweeting non-stop, "working", napping and speed reading books?
Me threeLove Judy Blume! She's spent her life speaking out against banning books in any form and has long been a defender of children's right to read whatever they want. A very, very different approach to our Jack.
Judy is fab.
Yes! I loved Judy Blume when I was younger, such great books that tackle some of the problems that I didn't want to ask my parents about. Hurrah for Judy! And Betsy Byars too. Two authors I really loved.Love Judy Blume! She's spent her life speaking out against banning books in any form and has long been a defender of children's right to read whatever they want. A very, very different approach to our Jack.
Judy is fab.
Absolutely this. You can feel her enthusiasm at tearing DW down through the tweets. She really believes she's got the moral high ground and can't wait to be the one responsible for his downfall. I hate cancelling people for things like this. Where is the room to grow? To discuss and improve things? Why not be working to an end that sees everyone able to move on feeling they've made the books better?She is buzzing from it all isn't she? Euphoric even. All because she's getting a lot of attention and affirmation and followers. It is incredibly uncomfortable and unpleasant to witness.
She must have defaulted on a lot of payments to wreck her credit ratingMoreover, if you combined the cost of all the Cotsworld sideboards, extra iPhones, Dyson fans and so forth, she probably would be about 1/3 of the way to a 10% deposit for a 2 bedroom flat somewhere. She could even use help to buy/first time buyer schemes. My friend recently bought a lovely house where the council own 30% of it (and she and her partner are salaried at around £20k p/a each).
I've not been on benefits myself but I'm genuinely curious if this would impact your credit rating to the extent JM says - i.e. she can't get a mortgage? She never talks about being in debt when she went through poverty, just about having no ingoings. I may be totally wrong here, but just wondering.
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