The Hunger Games: The Musical – “Be Our Guest”

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As you might be aware, The Hunger Games isn’t about a lot of nice stuff since it pertains to a dystopian society in which their biggest annual televised event pertains to children fighting to the death. Normally such gloomy material usually doesn’t translate well into a  light weight musical. But it doesn’t seem to stop some fans on Youtube from trying. Not to mention, there are plenty of musicals that don’t deal with nice stuff like Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, and others. And before we had musicals, we had opera with lyrics containing about as much sex and violence as gangster rap. Nevertheless, I thought it would be a good idea to have fun with the Hunger Games through the art of musical parody. After all, fans tend to do such stuff all the time as I’ve seen online whether it be Star Wars, Harry Potter, Dr. Who, Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, Breaking Bad, and other franchises. Not to mention, parody tends to be a sincerest form of flattery.

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Note: These songs are parodies. And no, I don’t have permission. But screw them since I think it’s funny. But feel free to make videos of these if you wish, but for God’s sake just give me credit. Some of the lyrics might not be original since I usually copy and paste them before I add my own additions. And I sometimes leave them in if I think it might go well with the song. Nevertheless, the songs chronology won’t be conforming to the sequence of events in the books.

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Now this number is set in the first book when Katniss and Peeta first arrive to the Capitol as tributes for the 74th Hunger Games. I thought an appropriate song for this part would be a Hunger Games spoof of “Be Our Guest.” Of course, it’s a pretty upbeat song. But still, you have to understand that Belle is being held hostage in a castle with a ferocious Beast everyone wants her to date as well as his singing inanimate object staff. All because the staff don’t want to stay inanimate objects forever and the Beast needs a girlfriend for that to happen (and they’re running our of time). And since the Beast can’t venture out of the castle without being chased by a mob of torches and pitchforks, kidnapping a village girl (or her dad) might be the only option available. Still, it’s not nearly as bad as being a teenager whisked away from home to the Capitol and being forced to fight to the death on national television. But Effie Trinket and many in the Capitol seem to have rather sunny dispositions about it since Capitol residents see the Hunger Games as a form entertainment like a reality show with a very sick premise.

 

“Be Our Guest” (Hunger Games Edition)

 

[Effie Trinket:]

Mr. Mellark and Ms. Everdeen

It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure

That we welcome you tonight.

And now, we invite you to relax,

Let us pull up a chair

As the Capitol proudly presents –

Your quarters!

 

Be… our… guest!

 

Be our guest!

Please don’t be so depressed

It’s an honor to be a tribute

For our teenage slaughter fest

 

Try the pig

It’s divine

Why, you’re only here to fight

Make the most of

Two weeks training.

So you won’t be

Felled by maiming.

 

Here’s your stylists

They’ll be fast

After all, Katniss, you need waxed!

And Cinna’s outfits are never second best!

 

Come in and welcome tributes

Settle in and then you’ll

Be our guest

Be our guest

Be our guest!

 

[Effie Trinket and Capitol Chorus:]

Here’s your rooms,

Enjoy your stay,

Before you’ll soon be forced to slay

[Effie Trinket:]

Be prepared and dressed with flair

For the televised parade!

 

You’re alone

And you’re scared

But the arena’s all prepared

No one’s gloomy or complaining

While the murder’s entertaining

 

Wow the crowds,

Show your skills!

Meet your peers and future kills

[Capitol Chorus:]

And it’s all in perfect taste

That you can bet

 

Come on and lift your glass

Before you’ll have to kiss your ass

To be our guest

[Effie Trinket:]

Don’t be stressed

For the teen carnival of death!

[Effie Trinket and Capitol Chorus:]

Be our guest!

Be our guest!

Be our guest!

 

[Haymitch Abernathy:]

Life is so unnerving

For a victor’s who’s mentoring

Two more tributes without a chance to take upon

Since sixteen, I’ve taught Twelve’s tributes

And now all those kids I’ve trained are gone

 

Twenty-three years I’ve been drinking

Forced to teach tributes who’ve been stinking

Before they’re in the arena and promptly killed!

Most days I just lay about in liquor

Flabby, fat and lazy

You walked in, and I’ve gone crazy!

 

[Cinna:]

It’s a guest!

It’s a guest!

Sakes alive, well I’ll be blessed!

Clothes designed and thank the Lord

I’ve had the fabrics freshly pressed

 

District 12

Coal country

And my dear that’s fine with me

While the tributes do their training

I’ll be stitching, I’ll be sewing

 

Make them black

Make them hot

Heaven’s sakes! Is that a spot?

Clean it up!

We want the Capitol impressed

 

[Prep Team:]

We’ve got a lot to do!

[Cinna:]

Is it Size 8 or 2?

For you, our guests!

[Prep Team:]

They’re our guests!

[Effie Trinket:]

That is mahogany!

[Prep Team:]

They’re our guests!

 

[Capitol Chorus:]

Be our guest

Be our guest

Our command is Snow’s request

You’ve been reaped to entertain us

At our televised blood fest.

 

Give us drama

Give us gore

And happy Hunger Games by the score

Give us violence that we’ll savor

And may the odds

Be ever in your favor!

 

[Effie Trinket and Capitol Chorus:]

Corpse by corpse!

One by one!

Till there’s twenty-three fallen done

Then we’ll crown the sole survivor our next champ

 

Soon it’s to the arena

And we’ll hope to see ya

Be our guest!

Be our guest!

Be our guest!

Please, be our guest!

Stay Alive with These Hunger Games Treats

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As you probably know, The Hunger Games does devote quite a bit of attention toward food. This is especially since food is necessary for survival and much of the districts live in some degrees of poverty that they risk starvation. Katniss and Gale also hunt for food to feed their families (since their dads both dies in a mine explosion) as well while Peeta is a baker’s son and bakes like his old man and brothers. And it was Peeta who gave Katniss two loaves of burnt bread that restored her will to live before the series begins. And when she goes to the Capitol, she tends to devote significant detail to what’s on the buffet. Since the Hunger Games has a big fanbase, it’s not surprising that fans have their own Hunger Games food for their themed parties. Yeah, since the premise revolves around dystopian society sending teenagers to fight to the death on live television, it’s pretty disturbing. Even more so if it pertains to Hunger Games themed weddings. Seriously, just because the movie revolves around a love story, doesn’t mean you should have it as a theme for your wedding. Then again, we’ve been raised in a society that treats William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Wuthering Heights as a couple of the greatest love stories of all time. Still, you have to admire how people are so creative when it pertains to treats, especially if they’re fans of a franchise. Some may be disturbing while some might be quite cute and appropriate. So for your reading pleasure, I give you a glimpse of some of the great Hunger Games treats out there.

  1. Increase your odds of survival with this silver parachute cake.
As you might know, silver parachutes send sponsor gifts to tributes in the Hunger Games to help them survive. Peeta's confessing his love for Katniss was very instrumental at getting these.

As you might know, silver parachutes send sponsor gifts to tributes in the Hunger Games to help them survive. Peeta’s confessing his love for Katniss was very instrumental at getting these.

2. If you liked the fire dress transformation sequence in Catching Fire, then you’ll like this cake.

When Miss Havisham's wedding dress catches fire, she dies. When Katniss Everdeen's

When Miss Havisham’s wedding dress catches fire, she dies. When Katniss Everdeen’s “wedding” dress is on fire, she’s the Mockingjay.

3. Revisit the Victory Tour events in Catching Fire with a cake of Seneca Crane hung in effigy.

Effigy or no effigy, this is pretty fucked up. I mean seriously, why would anyone want a cake like this?

Effigy or no effigy, this is pretty fucked up. I mean seriously, why would anyone want a cake like this?

4. Celebrate the Hunger Games with a box of Capitol chocolates.

Wonder if they're like a regular box of chocolates. If so, then hope there's a box on which ones contain stuff that I might want to avoid.

Wonder if they’re like a regular box of chocolates. If so, then hope there’s a box on which ones contain stuff that I might want to avoid.

5. At your Hunger Games party, grace your table with this Katniss Mockingjay cake.

Let's just say after Katniss spreads her mockingjay wings, things won't be good for Cinna. Still, it's a beautiful cake.

Let’s just say after Katniss spreads her mockingjay wings, things won’t be good for Cinna. Still, it’s a beautiful cake.

6. May the odds be ever in your favor with these Hunger Games cupcakes.

Now these are from the images you see on all 3 books. Of course is a Mockingjay which Katniss is associated with.

Now these are from the images you see on all 3 books. Of course is a Mockingjay which Katniss is associated with.

7. You heard about Katniss being “the Girl on Fire” but have you ever saw fire in cupcakes?

Now this isn't real fire but it's due to the magic of food coloring. If it was touched by real flames, it would be burnt to a crisp.

Now this isn’t real fire but it’s due to the magic of food coloring. If it was touched by real flames, it would be burnt to a crisp.

8. Nothing shows the Hunger Games spirit of the Capitol than tracker jacker nest cookies.

Let's just say tracker jackers are genetically enhanced wasps that can either kill you or mess you up for life. Note what Katniss did to Glimmer.

Let’s just say tracker jackers are genetically enhanced wasps that can either kill you or mess you up for life. Note what Katniss did to Glimmer.

9. Treat yourself this season to some Hunger Games apple pie.

Of course, this probably was made by a repressed art major. Well, from at least what I could tell from the crust.

Of course, this probably was made by a repressed art major. Well, from at least what I could tell from the crust.

10. Support your favorite Panem district with these district cookies.

Now these were probably done by a professional since they're intricately detailed. Might have to zoom in to see what each of them say.

Now these were probably done by a professional since they’re intricately detailed. Might have to zoom in to see what each of them say.

11. Celebrate the Hunger Games with this Cornucopia cake.

How can I tell this is for the Hunger Games? Well, it has flowers and tracker jackers on it. Thanksgiving cornucopias have neither.

How can I tell this is for the Hunger Games? Well, it has flowers and tracker jackers on it. Thanksgiving cornucopias have neither.

12. Ensnare your guests’ appetites with these Catching Fire cupcakes.

Now these consist of burning dress, bronze Mockingjay, monarch butterfly, Peeta's locket, white block, and a white rose with blood. You can guess what they mean by the symbolism.

Now these consist of burning dress, bronze Mockingjay, monarch butterfly, Peeta’s locket, white block, and a white rose with blood. You can guess what they mean by the symbolism.

13. Represent each Hunger Games district with these cupcakes.

Now these cupcakes make it more apparent on which one is which. Too bad District 12 just gets black icing.

Now these cupcakes make it more apparent on which one is which. Too bad District 12 just gets black icing.

14. Shoot your way to victory with these Hunger Games arrow cookies.

Strange for a post-apocalyptic tale, plenty have been killed with these. Then again, tributes aren't allowed guns in the arena.

Strange for a post-apocalyptic tale, plenty have been killed with these. Then again, tributes aren’t allowed guns in the arena.

15. At your Hunger Games, it’s best that your side dish be of Peeta’s burnt raisin nut bread.

No, that's not a cooking disaster. That's how it's supposed to look like. Yeah, I know it's ridiculous.

No, that’s not a cooking disaster. That’s how it’s supposed to look like. Yeah, I know it’s ridiculous.

16. Love Katniss? Well, you’ll certainly love these flaming cookies.

Now these are flaming cookies since Katniss is

Now these are flaming cookies since Katniss is “the Girl on Fire.” But yes, they’re quite vibrant.

17. May the odds be ever in your favor with this Quarter Quell cake.

You might notice it because its in the arena. And it's shaped like a clock, too.

You might notice it because its in the arena. And it’s shaped like a clock, too.

18. Commemorate the Hunger Games with these Mockingjay pin cookies.

Now these might have black icing and only use the outline. But it's still artistically better than what I could've done.

Now these might have black icing and only use the outline. But it’s still artistically better than what I could’ve done.

19. Be the ultimate fan with this flaming Hunger Games cake.

I hope this isn't a wedding cake. I mean there's just something about celebrating your love by theming your wedding on a series centered on teenagers killing each other on live TV that makes me cringe.

I hope this isn’t a wedding cake. I mean there’s just something about celebrating your love by theming your wedding on a series centered on teenagers killing each other on live TV that makes me cringe.

20. Like Effie Trinket? Then you’ll love these cupcakes of all her hairstyles.

Of course, knowing how Effie changes hairstyles like people change socks, you knew this had to happen. Of course, some of your relatives might not get the reference.

Of course, knowing how Effie changes hairstyles like people change socks, you knew this had to happen. Of course, some of your relatives might not get the reference.

21. If you like the tributes from District 2, then you’ll certainly love Clove’s cupcakes.

It helps that her cupcakes have knives in them, which is her weapon MO. Still, she shouldn't have taunted Katniss about Rue's death while trying to kill her.

It helps that her cupcakes have knives in them, which is her weapon MO. Still, she shouldn’t have taunted Katniss about Rue’s death while trying to kill her. Yeah, don’t want to make Thresh mad.

22. If you like Finnick, then take a bite out of some District 4 bread.

As in the books, it's a seaweed loaf. And since District 4 specializes in fishing, it's a fish.

As in the books, it’s a seaweed loaf. And since District 4 specializes in fishing, it’s a fish.

23. If you want a ginger snack, these Hunger Games cookies will do nicely.

Like how they use Katniss, Peeta, and Gale's faces with their icing hair. Wonder how that's possible.

Like how they use Katniss, Peeta, and Gale’s faces with their icing hair. Wonder how that’s possible.

24. In the Capitol, it’s said they serve flower rolls. Like these.

Now these are pretty and quite intricate. But still, if I make buns, I should probably keep it simple.

Now these are pretty and quite intricate. But still, if I make buns, I should probably keep it simple.

25. For your baby shower, these Hunger Games cookies would do just nicely.

What the fuck? For God's sake why have a Hunger Games themed baby shower? That's as bad as having the Lorax as a spokesman for Hummer.

What the fuck? For God’s sake why have a Hunger Games themed baby shower? That’s as bad as having the Lorax as a spokesman for Hummer. Jesus Christ, why in the hell would anyone think it’s a good idea?

26. If you’re not a fans of Peeta’s buns, you might like this Hunger Games bread.

Now that's a fan statement. Wonder if Peeta makes loaves like these. Probably.

Now that’s a fan statement. Wonder if Peeta makes loaves like these. Probably.

27. Get in the Hunger Games spirit with this Cornucopia cake.

Like I said, the Cornucopia doesn't really look like that. Still, at least it has nightlock berries, burnt loaves, and weapons.

Like I said, the Cornucopia doesn’t really look like that. Still, at least it has nightlock berries, burnt loaves, and weapons.

28. Those who like District 12 will adore these coal cookies.

Now these are are all black. Probably either containing food coloring or Oreos. Still, how would you like to get those in your Christmas stocking?

Now these are are all black. Probably either containing food coloring or Oreos. Still, how would you like to get those in your Christmas stocking?

29. Bring a fiery touch to your Hunger Games party with these fiery cupcakes.

Well, Katniss is

Well, Katniss is “the Girl on Fire.” Still, they do have the Mockingjay symbol on them.

30. Relive the Quarter Quell with this Gingerbread arena.

Now this is just for decoration. But you can tell since all the Victors are wearing diving suits and it's designed like a clock.

Now this is just for decoration. But you can tell since all the Victors are wearing diving suits and it’s designed like a clock.

31. Show your love for the Hunger Games with these cookies.

Really like Katniss getting the

Really like Katniss getting the “Obama Hope” treatment. Still, quite intricately designed, probably by a professional.

32. For your Mockingjay Part 2 premiere party, this marshmallow cake would do just fine.

Now the Mockingjay design is quite intricate. And I do like what this person did with the marshmallows.

Now the Mockingjay design is quite intricate. And I do like what this person did with the marshmallows.

33. Grace your Hunger Games party with this Nightlock Berry pie.

Yeah, I know this is a blueberry pie. But still, nightlock is deadly poisonous that Katniss and Peeta threatened to kill themselves with it. Think about it.

Yeah, I know this is a blueberry pie. But still, nightlock is deadly poisonous that Katniss and Peeta threatened to kill themselves with it. Think about it.

34. If you like Peeta, then you’ll love these bread loaf cupcakes.

Now these look fairly easy to make. Also, the bread loaves seem to be made from cake.

Now these look fairly easy to make. Also, the bread loaves seem to be made from cake.

35. Remind the Capitol that you’ll burn with us with this bloody rose on fire cake.

Of course, a bloody rose certainly means President Snow. Those who read Mockingjay could guess why.

Of course, a bloody rose certainly means President Snow. Those who read Mockingjay could guess why.

36. If you love the Hunger Games, then take a bite out of these cookies.

Now all of these seem to be square. Well, except for the flames.

Now all of these seem to be square. Well, except for the flames.

37. Relive the 74th Hunger Games with this gingerbread arena.

Now you have to admire how they used animal crackers and Swedish fish for the fauna. The ice cream cones make great trees, too.

Now you have to admire how they used animal crackers and Swedish fish for the fauna. The ice cream cones make great trees, too.

38. If you love the Hunger Games, then you and your guests will love to take a bite from these cookies.

Yes, I know I have a lot of pastries and cookies on here. But still, you have to take what you can get when doing these posts.

Yes, I know I have a lot of pastries and cookies on here. But still, you have to take what you can get when doing these posts.

39. For healthier Hunger Games options, you might want to go for a Cornucopia salad.

Yeah, kind of shame that this is one of the few healthier Hunger Games treats on there. But you have to take what you can get sometimes.

Yeah, kind of shame that this is one of the few healthier Hunger Games treats on there. But you have to take what you can get sometimes.

40. If you liked Catching Fire, then take some delight in this Rice Krispies roasted pig.

They actually had a pig roast in the first book. In fact, Katniss shoots an arrow through the apple from one.

They actually had a pig roast in the first book. In fact, Katniss shoots an arrow through the apple from one.

41. May the odds be ever in your favor with this Hunger Games fruit salad.

You know this is a Hunger Games fruit salad because the watermelon contains the Mockingjay. Yeah, you kind of have to admire the artistry here.

You know this is a Hunger Games fruit salad because the watermelon contains the Mockingjay. Yeah, you kind of have to admire the artistry here.

42. Nothing brings back the Hunger Games more than a cake of Peeta near the river.

You can tell it's Peeta hiding since he has blue eyes. Still. luckily Katniss isn't there to finish him off though.

You can tell it’s Peeta hiding since he has blue eyes. Still. luckily Katniss isn’t there to finish him off though.

43. If Rice Krispies pig roasts aren’t for you, then you might want to go with a pig roast cake.

Yes, this is a pig roast cake. Yes, the pig has eyelashes. Still, at least it has some real fruits and veggies with it.

Yes, this is a pig roast cake. Yes, the pig has eyelashes. Still, at least it has some real fruits and veggies with it.

44. Treat your guests at your Hunger Games party with these cake pops.

Some of these have the Mockingjay while some have flames. But the flame ones look like ignited ping pong balls.

Some of these have the Mockingjay while some have flames. But the flame ones look like ignited ping pong balls.

45. Like Katniss? Then you’ll like this cake.

Now this is a 10 ft high cake of Katniss. It's not something I'd recommend anyone to make. But since it's associated with the Hunger Games, it's going in.

Now this is a 10 ft high cake of Katniss. It’s not something I’d recommend anyone to make. But since it’s associated with the Hunger Games, it’s going in.

46. Have a healthy Hunger Games lunch with this bento lunch.

Of course, even this healthy lunch will only last you one meal. In other words, will give you no help in the arena.

Of course, even this healthy lunch will only last you one meal. In other words, will give you no help in the arena.

47. Nothing brings the spirit of the Hunger Games like these flaming arrow cake pops.

Now you might not see flaming arrows in the Hunger Games movies. But since she's "the Girl on Fire" and shoots arrows, they seem a good fit.

Now you might not see flaming arrows in the Hunger Games movies. But since she’s “the Girl on Fire” and shoots arrows, they seem a good fit.

48. May the odds be ever in your favor with this Hunger Games fruit dessert.

Now this is said to come from the Mellark Bakery. Still, at least it's healthier than some of the treats I've shown so far.

Now this is said to come from the Mellark Bakery. Still, at least it’s healthier than some of the treats I’ve shown so far.

49. Those who thought the books were better might like this cake, too.

Now this is pretty creative. Of course, it's either made by a professional or someone with too much time on their hands.

Now this is pretty creative. Of course, it’s either made by a professional or someone with too much time on their hands.

50. Now this Hunger Games bento will help get you through the day.

But it won't get you through the arena. Still, you have to admire the design on that Hunger Games sandwich.

But it won’t get you through the arena. Still, you have to admire the design on that Hunger Games sandwich.

51. Grace your Hunger Games dessert platter with this nightlock berry cake.

Okay, so basically this is a cake that seems to glamorize teen suicide. Or teenagers possibly having little knowledge of wilderness survival skills, like in Foxface's situation.

Okay, so basically this is a cake that seems to glamorize teen suicide. Or teenagers possibly having little knowledge of wilderness survival skills, like in Foxface’s situation.

52. Remember with this cake, the odds just might be in your favor.

Because true love is making a suicide pact with poison berries so you don't have to kill your boyfriend. Or the guy who everyone thinks is your boyfriend.

Because true love is making a suicide pact with poison berries so you don’t have to kill your boyfriend. Or the guy who everyone thinks is your boyfriend.

53. Have a fiery lunch with this Hunger Games bento.

Comes with a Hunger Games sandwich and some veggie flames. Also, like the arrow stuck into it.

Comes with a Hunger Games sandwich and some veggie flames. Also, like the arrow stuck into it.

54. With these cookies, there are odds that your guests will find them in their favor.

Yes, I keep showing cookies on this post. But you need to understand, I don't seem to have a lot to work with here.

Yes, I keep showing cookies on this post. But you need to understand, I don’t seem to have a lot to work with here.

55. May the odds be ever in your chocolately favor with these Hunger Games brownies.

Other than the Mockingjay design, these look pretty doable. Just need to get some circular cookie covers, but they could be easy to make.

Other than the Mockingjay design, these look pretty doable. Just need to get some circular cookie covers, but they could be easy to make.

56. Volunteer? Well, hope this cake can put the odds in your favor.

Now this is a birthday cake for a 13 year old girl. Not sure if I find it disturbing or not, for obvious reasons.

Now this is a birthday cake for a 13 year old girl. Not sure if I find it disturbing or not, for obvious reasons.

57. Nothing shows your love for the Hunger Games or each other than this wedding cake.

For God's sake, the Hunger Games is one of the most inappropriate wedding themes ever since it revolves around a teenage death match. Seriously, it's something that would appall Katniss, Peeta, and all their Victor friends.

For God’s sake, the Hunger Games is one of the most inappropriate wedding themes ever since it revolves around a teenage death match. Seriously, it’s something that would appall Katniss, Peeta, and all their Victor friends. I mean what the fuck?

58. Celebrate the Hunger Games with this golden Mockingjay cake.

Now this is a great cake design. However, I might want to take some issue with the nightlock berries on the bottom.

Now this is a great cake design. However, I might want to take some issue with the nightlock berries on the bottom.

59. Nothing brings the spirit of the Hunger Games like this book cake.

Now this looks like it was spray painted save for the logo. Probably done by a professional.

Now this looks like it was spray painted save for the logo. Probably done by a professional.

60. If you like the Hunger Games, then you’ll love this cake of Katniss and Peeta in the cave.

Of course, in the books, they were in way worse shape in the cave scenes. And yes, it's fairly apparent that Katniss was faking it. Or was she? You can't be sure.

Of course, in the books, they were in way worse shape in the cave scenes. And yes, it’s fairly apparent that Katniss was faking it. Or was she? You can’t be sure.

Be the Mockingjay with These Hunger Games Craft Projects

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Of course, like most franchises, the Hunger Games has a legion of many devoted as well as misunderstood fans. After all, you’ve seen how this plays out with the merchandising. Yes, there are plenty of fans willing to buy anything even Hunger Games stuff that misses the story’s point. Another thing that’s prevalent among Hunger Games fans are the crafts. Just look on Pinterest or Etsy to see what I mean. Better yet, see this graphic above. Of course, we all know that most Hunger Games fans are teenage girls and young women and craft projects are seen as feminine activities. However, it’s pretty clear that most NFL fans are men and I found absolutely no problem looking for NFL craft projects either. Yes, there are a lot of female football fans out there but that’s beside the point. Besides, I’ve done posts on craft projects pertaining to material mostly attributed to men like taxidermy and wood sculpture. Yes, taxidermy and wood working count as crafts too, as well metal working. But guys don’t tend to admit that. Still, in this post you’ll see plenty of fan made craft projects attributed to the Hunger Games. Some of them may be cute and clever. Some of them might be in poor taste or have some disturbing connotations. Some might make you wonder what the hell were they thinking. So for your reading pleasure, I give you a treasury of Hunger Games craft projects created by the fans. And no, I don’t think many of them are licensed by Lionsgate buy screw them.

  1. Remember the third Quarter Quell with this commemorative necklace.
Now this has stuff relating to Catching fire. There's fire of course as well as the Mockingjay, arrow, and 12 for District 12. But you also see a clock and the pearl. If you haven't read the books or see the movies, you wouldn't understand.

Now this has stuff relating to Catching fire. There’s fire of course as well as the Mockingjay, arrow, and 12 for District 12. But you also see a clock and the pearl. If you haven’t read the books or see the movies, you wouldn’t understand.

2. Carry your thinks in this Hunger Games patchwork quilt purse.

Now there are quite a few of these. And you might see some of your favorite moments in a colorful tapestry.

Now there are quite a few of these. And you might see some of your favorite moments in a colorful tapestry.

3. Of course, there are always plenty of supplies in the arena at the Cornucopia.

Actually the Cornucopia doesn't look like this in the books or the movies. But let's just say plenty of tributes die there on the first day for obvious reasons.

Actually the Cornucopia doesn’t look like this in the books or the movies. But let’s just say plenty of tributes die there on the first day for obvious reasons.

4. No song is more iconic in The Hunger Games than “The Hanging Tree.”

Of course, this song is about a guy wanting his girlfriend to commit suicide with him. And it's possible that he might be the guy who murdered three. Happy stuff.

Of course, this song is about a guy wanting his girlfriend to commit suicide with him. And it’s possible that he might be the guy who murdered three. Happy stuff.

5. Show your love for the Hunger Games by making your own Mockingjay pin.

Then again, sure it might not be like the ones they sell. But it doesn't look that bad to me either. The bird is just perfect.

Then again, sure it might not be like the ones they sell. But it doesn’t look that bad to me either. The bird is just perfect.

6. If you like Catching Fire, then you’d sure like this Tree of Life pendant.

Not sure what the Tree of Life has anything to do with the Hunger Games. But it's nevertheless beautiful.

Not sure what the Tree of Life has anything to do with the Hunger Games. But it’s nevertheless beautiful.

7. Show your love for the Hunger Games with this Mockingjay blanket.

Kind of reminds me of an Andy Warhol pop art style picture. Of course, it probably too much longer to make.

Kind of reminds me of an Andy Warhol pop art style picture. Of course, it probably too much longer to make.

8. Be like Katniss and make your own bow and arrows.

I think set was used for a Katniss costume if I'm not mistaken. Still, let's nobody shoots anyone's eye out with that.

I think set was used for a Katniss costume if I’m not mistaken. Still, let’s nobody shoots anyone’s eye out with that.

9. Grace your home with this Hunger Games painted plate.

Since it's painted, it's used for decoration. But I do love the flames on this and the Mockingjay.

Since it’s painted, it’s used for decoration. But I do love the flames on this and the Mockingjay.

10. For those who love Seneca Crane’s marvelous beard, here’s a necklace of that.

Seneca Crane may not have been in the books or movies much. But man, his immortal beard made him a popular character.

Seneca Crane may not have been in the books or movies much. But man, his immortal beard made him a popular character.

11. Keep warm with this Mockingjay blanket.

So I guess the blue and red are there because they were the colors of the later tow book covers. But the Mockingjay stands as clear as day.

So I guess the blue and red are there because they were the colors of the later tow book covers. But the Mockingjay stands as clear as day.

12. Carry your things in this crocheted Hunger Games tote bag.

Yes, you see the Mockinjay a lot on Hunger Games stuff. Get used to it. It's a well-known symbol in the story.

Yes, you see the Mockinjay a lot on Hunger Games stuff. Get used to it. It’s a well-known symbol in the story.

13. Show your love for the Hunger Games with these Mockingjay bracelets.

Seems that they come in 6 different colors in this picture. Still, you see a lot of these on Etsy and Pinterest.

Seems that they come in 6 different colors in this picture. Still, you see a lot of these on Etsy and Pinterest.

14. Of course, you can always make your own tracker jacker nest.

Tracker jackers are genetically engineered wasps created by the Capitol to control people. They're fiercely aggressive and their venom causes powerful hallucinations and/or death. You're better off dealing with Africanized killer bees.

Tracker jackers are genetically engineered wasps created by the Capitol to control people. They’re fiercely aggressive and their venom causes powerful hallucinations and/or death. You’re better off dealing with Africanized killer bees.

15. May the odds be ever in your favor with these Hunger Games ribbon hair clips.

Seems to go with the Mockingjay symbol of all 3 books. And in the same colors, too.

Seems to go with the Mockingjay symbol of all 3 books. And in the same colors, too.

16. Show your love for the Hunger Games with this emblazoned Mockingjay hair piece.

Now I think that's an embroidered patch. But still, I'm sure Peacekeepers could see that thing from at least a mile away.

Now I think that’s an embroidered patch. But still, I’m sure Peacekeepers could see that thing from at least a mile away.

17. Love the Hunger Games? Well, you’ll love these moss and arrow bottle necklaces.

Yes, I know that Katniss's weapon is a bow and arrow. But I still don't know what to think about this.

Yes, I know that Katniss’s weapon is a bow and arrow. But I still don’t know what to think about this.

18. Nothing says Happy Hunger Games like a Hunger Games wreath at your front door.

Well, at least it doesn't have a festive design. But still,

Well, at least it doesn’t have a festive design. But still, “Happy Hunger Games” just makes me pretty uncomfortable.

19. Decorate your Christmas tree with this Hunger Games ornament.

Yes, nothing says,

Yes, nothing says, “Peace on Earth” than an ornament from a franchise about teenagers fighting to the death. Not sure if that sends the appropriate message.

20. Grace your home with these Hunger Games Russian nesting dolls.

Now this set includes Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Prim, and Rue. Of course, this is from the first book though.

Now this set includes Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Prim, and Rue. Of course, this is from the first book though.

21. Nothing makes you an ultimate fan than a Hunger Games iPhone case.

Now this is so adorable. And I see it includes Katniss, Peeta, and Gale, too. With Mockinjay pin, arrows, lighinting, and rhinestones.

Now this is so adorable. And I see it includes Katniss, Peeta, and Gale, too.

22. May the odds be ever in your favor with this Hunger Games locket necklace.

Now this is very pretty. Wouldn't mind having this myself. Yet, I usually buy jewelry at yard sales anyway.

Now this is very pretty. Wouldn’t mind having this myself. Yet, I usually buy jewelry at yard sales anyway.

23. Drink a toast to your favorite district with these Hunger Games wine glass rings.

And each district comes with its own different color and shape. Of course, you wouldn't be able to tell which districts they were by themselves unless you look close enough.

And each district comes with its own different color and shape. Of course, you wouldn’t be able to tell which districts they were by themselves unless you look close enough.

24. If you like Finnick, then you’ll like this shell necklace.

Yeah, Finnick may be seen as a pretty boy and ladies' man. However, in reality, he has a girlfriend with PTSD and is forced to whore himself to rich people in the Capitol. Pretty tragic I might say.

Yeah, Finnick may be seen as a pretty boy and ladies’ man. However, in reality, he has a girlfriend with PTSD and is forced to whore himself to rich people in the Capitol. Pretty tragic I might say.

25. Grace your table with a white rose from President Snow.

Let's just say if it's white and smells stronger than what a normal rose should, President Snow was probably there. And yes, it's okay to feel uncomfortable about it.

Let’s just say if it’s white and smells stronger than what a normal rose should, President Snow was probably there. And yes, it’s okay to feel uncomfortable about it.

26. Of course, drink with style with these Hunger Games wine glasses.

Both have Katniss and Peeta's names on it. Also, both have a painted Mockingjay on them.

Both have Katniss and Peeta’s names on it. Also, both have a painted Mockingjay on them.

27. Keep yourself warm with this District 12 beanie.

Wonder if they have these for all the Panem districts? Of course, I don't remember Katniss and Peeta wearing them in the movie.

Wonder if they have these for all the Panem districts? Of course, I don’t remember Katniss and Peeta wearing them in the movie.

28. Keep yourself clean with these Hunger Games bath and beauty products from Fortune Cookie Soap.

Guess this is the Quarter Quell collection. Funny that many of these come in shapes and sizes. One of the liquid ones called

Guess this is the Quarter Quell collection. Funny that many of these come in shapes and sizes. One of the liquid ones called “Blood Rain.”

29. Step outside with these Hunger Games shoes.

Each has the Mockingjay logo on one shoe and a quote on the other. And all are in the same color as the book covers.

Each has the Mockingjay logo on one shoe and a quote on the other. And all are in the same color as the book covers.

30. Snuggle up with an amigurumi of your favorite Hunger Games character.

Now there's Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Haymitch, Effie, Prim, Cinna, Rue, and Buttercup. Of course, this ensemble is from the first book.

Now there’s Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Haymitch, Effie, Prim, Cinna, Rue, and Buttercup. Of course, this ensemble is from the first book.

31. Like Foxface? Then you’ll love this sampler.

Yes, the girl from District 5 who lasted incredibly long in the Hunger Games without killing or making alliances. However, we're not sure about whether she knew the berries she stole from Peeta were poisonous.

Yes, the girl from District 5 who lasted incredibly long in the Hunger Games without killing or making alliances. However, we’re not sure about whether she knew the berries she stole from Peeta were poisonous.

32. Show your love for the Hunger Games by gracing this Mockingjay wreath at your front door.

Now this is pretty. And it has red, orange, and yellow streamers to emphasize how Katinss is the

Now this is pretty. And it has red, orange, and yellow strips to emphasize how Katinss is the “Girl on Fire.”

33. Sit your drink on a Hunger Games coaster.

And it has a rainbow Mockinjay. Still, not sure if it is of glass or lacquer.

And it has a rainbow Mockinjay. Still, not sure if it is of glass, plastic, or lacquer.

34. For those who love Effie Trinket, you’ll love this necklace.

Of course, the big flower goes well with Effie Trinket's eccentric fashion tastes. Seriously, she wore a dress of monarch butterflies.

Of course, the big flower goes well with Effie Trinket’s eccentric fashion tastes. Seriously, she wore a dress of monarch butterflies.

35. Show your love for the Hunger Games with these arrow pillows.

Available in 4 different designs. But I like the red one the best, since it's the more ornate.

Available in 4 different designs. But I like the red one the best, since it’s the more ornate.

36. Show your love for the Hunger Games by wearing this ring of fire.

Of course, you might not want to wear it for formal occasions. But it'll sure give you a lot of attention.

Of course, you might not want to wear it for formal occasions. But it’ll sure give you a lot of attention and make a nice conversation piece.

37. If you love District 12, then you’ll like wearing this coal and chain necklace.

Wouldn't think that they'd put a lump of coal on a golden chain. This is especially since that coal is becoming less of a viable energy source because it's an incredibly dirty fossil fuel.

Wouldn’t think that they’d put a lump of coal on a golden chain. This is especially since that coal is becoming less of a viable energy source because it’s an incredibly dirty fossil fuel.

38. Who knew you could make bows and arrows from Q-tips, popsicle sticks, and dental floss?

Yes, this was inspired by the Hunger Games. And yes, it might involve some pilfering some bathroom supplies. Still, these are so clever if you ask me.

Yes, this was inspired by the Hunger Games. And yes, it might involve some pilfering some bathroom supplies. Still, these are so clever if you ask me.

39. Cuddle up on the couch with this Mockingjay pillow cushion.

Now this is lovely. Seems like whoever made this might have had a bit too much time on their hands.

Now this is lovely. Seems like whoever made this might have had a bit too much time on their hands.

40. Decorate your room with this Hunger Games tapestry.

Consist of the Mockingjay logos you see on all 3 novels and in the same colors. Should go well with a lot of Hunger Games crafts.

Consist of the Mockingjay logos you see on all 3 novels and in the same colors. Should go well with a lot of Hunger Games crafts.

41. May the odds be ever in your favor with this Mockingjay bracelet.

Now this is pretty and more heavy duty. Doesn't hurt that it's purple, too.

Now this is pretty and more heavy duty. Doesn’t hurt that it’s purple, too.

42. Show your love for the Capitol with this woodburn sign.

Of course, we should know that the Capitol are the bad guys in the series. Seriously, these people force teenagers to fight to the death on live television for their entertainment.

Of course, we should know that the Capitol are the bad guys in the series. Seriously, these people force teenagers to fight to the death on live television for their entertainment.

43. Keep your money safe with this Hunger Games duct tape wallet.

And it has the painted flaming Mockingjay in the inside. Couldn't do one with my bare hands if my life depended on it.

And it has the painted flaming Mockingjay in the inside. Couldn’t do one with my bare hands if my life depended on it.

44. Decorate your Christmas tree this year with this Mockingjay ornament.

Well, the Mockingjay is a symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol. Yet, it's also a hybrid of a genetically engineered Jabberjay and a Northern Mockingbird.

Well, the Mockingjay is a symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol. Yet, it’s also a hybrid of a genetically engineered Jabberjay and a Northern Mockingbird.

45. Be the ultimate fan with this embroidery of the arena for the 74th Hunger Games.

Now I have to admire the craftsmanship here since it's very detailed. But we have to realize that 22 kids died there. Think about it.

Now I have to admire the craftsmanship here since it’s very detailed. But we have to realize that 22 kids died there. Think about it.

46. Support the rebellion with this Mockingjay bone necklace.

Of course, it's more likely made from shell than bone. But i's nevertheless pretty.

Of course, it’s more likely made from shell than bone. But i’s nevertheless pretty.

47. Nothing brings the Hunger Games spirit than a bottle of Nightlock berries.

Of course, those berries are poisonous that Katniss and Peeta made a suicide pact with them. You know so they wouldn't have to kill one another.

Of course, those berries are poisonous that Katniss and Peeta made a suicide pact with them. You know so they wouldn’t have to kill one another.

48. Remember Peeta’s love for Katniss with Peeta’s pearl necklace.

Said to contain a replica of a pearl before the arena was destroyed and he was captured by the Capitol. What happened to him after that was just so horrifying.

Said to contain a replica of a pearl before the arena was destroyed and he was captured by the Capitol. What happened to him after that was just so horrifying.

49. Remember the Katniss and Peeta romance with this commemorative locket.

Contains a peal, a Mockingjay, an arrow, and a locket. Of course, it's pretty devastating to Katniss that Peeta got captured.

Contains a peal, a Mockingjay, an arrow, and a locket. Of course, it’s pretty devastating to Katniss that Peeta got captured.

50. And in case you’re not fond of circles, they have a square one, as well.

Still, a square one makes sense. I mean it contained at least 3 pictures, consisting of Gale, Prim, and Mrs. Everdeen. Well, read the books, okay?

Still, a square one makes sense. I mean it contained at least 3 pictures, consisting of Gale, Prim, and Mrs. Everdeen. Well, read the books, okay?

51. Show your love for the Hunger Games by collecting these district accessories.

Includes all 13 districts as well as the Capitol. Still, each district is in the shape as its main industry.

Includes all 13 districts as well as the Capitol. Still, each district is in the shape as its main industry.

52. If you like President Snow, then you’ll certainly love his flattering portrait.

I think this is based off a Jennifer Lawrence cell phone photo with pancakes. Still, this picture is just so bad that I couldn't keep it off this post.

I think this is based off a Jennifer Lawrence cell phone photo with pancakes. Still, this picture is just so bad that I couldn’t keep it off this post.

53. May the odds be ever in your favor with these Mockingjay necklaces.

Available in 5 different colors. And they even have a picture to show how they glow.

Available in 5 different colors. And they even have a picture to show how they glow.

54. Keep yourself clean with some Mockingshea soap.

Now this is actually quite clever branding if you think of it. Still, don't know what's with the specks on top.

Now this is actually quite clever branding if you think of it. Still, don’t know what’s with the specks on top.

55. Celebrate your favorite Hunger Games couple with this commemorative mug.

Sorry, but "Peeniss" is an unfortunate couple name for Katniss and Peeta. So is "Katpee." Better to go with "Everlark," "Mellardeen," or "Toast."

Sorry, but “Peeniss” is an unfortunate couple name for Katniss and Peeta. So is “Katpee.” Better to go with “Everlark,” “Mellardeen,” or “Toast.”

56. Cuddle with the “Girl on Fire” with this Katniss amigurumi.

Now this depicts Katniss when she twirls her Catching Fire wedding dress. Still, quite cute.

Now this depicts Katniss when she twirls her Catching Fire wedding dress. Still, quite cute.

57. If you liked “The Hanging Tree,” then you’ll like this pendant.

Of course, I'm not sure if I want to wear a hanging tree around my neck. I mean the song is quite disturbing if you think about it.

Of course, I’m not sure if I want to wear a hanging tree around my neck. I mean the song is quite disturbing if you think about it.

58. Remember the Hunger Games with this charm bracelet.

Seems to have a lot of charms that you'd associate with the Hunger Games. Wonder if you can fit them all.

Seems to have a lot of charms that you’d associate with the Hunger Games. Wonder if you can fit them all.

59. The odds were never in our favor according to this sampler.

Of course, this would be the case in the Hunger Games. There the competition is deadly, literally.

Of course, this would be the case in the Hunger Games. There the competition is deadly, literally.

60. Show your love for the Hunger Games with this hair comb.

Now this looks pretty. Of course, contains the Mockingjay and some beads.

Now this looks pretty. Of course, contains the Mockingjay and some beads.

61. Keep warm with this Hunger Games districts blanket.

Now this one contains the 12 districts as well as the 3 Mockingjay images from the books. Still, wonder how the person had to hold it for the picture.

Now this one contains the 12 districts as well as the 3 Mockingjay images from the books. Still, wonder how the person had to hold it for the picture.

62. If you love the Hunger Games and To Kill a Mockingbird, then you’ll like To Kill a Mockingjay.

Not sure if I'd prefer a book that pertains a fight to the death as well as a lawyer defending an innocent black man. Still, quite clever.

Not sure if I’d prefer a book that pertains a fight to the death as well as a lawyer defending an innocent black man. Still, quite clever.

63. If you like Katniss and Peeta, then you’ll love these clay figurines of them.

Now these are so cute. Just have to love Peeta carrying his little loaf of bread and Katniss with her little bow.

Now these are so cute. Just have to love Peeta carrying his little loaf of bread and Katniss with her little bow.

64. Keep your CDs with this Hunger Games CD holder.

Not sure who still listens to CDs anymore. But still, it looks well made, regardless.

Not sure who still listens to CDs anymore. But still, it looks well made, regardless.

65. May the odds be ever in your favor with this knitted Hunger Games pin.

You have to admire the craftsmanship on this. Still, you wonder whether it will fall off if you actually use it.

You have to admire the craftsmanship on this. Still, you wonder whether it will fall off if you actually use it.

66. Like Rue? Then you’ll love this embroidery piece.

Yes, she's the agile tree climbing tribute from District 11 who Katniss befriended. Still, it's just sad how she was killed like that.

Yes, she’s the agile tree climbing tribute from District 11 who Katniss befriended. Still, it’s just sad how she was killed like that.

67. Remember Rue’s demise with this wreath with her lullaby.

Now this is a lovely wreath. But how Rue died is just so sad, especially how Katniss covered her in flowers.

Now this is a lovely wreath. But how Rue died is just so sad, especially how Katniss covered her in flowers.

68. Bathe yourself with these Hunger Games soaps.

Guess these consist of an arrow, District 12, Peeta's bread, and Rue's flowers and lullaby. And each seems to come in its own tin.

Guess these consist of an arrow, District 12, Peeta’s bread, and Rue’s flowers and lullaby. And each seems to come in its own tin.

69. Be the ultimate fan with this Hunger Games charm bracelet.

Yes, I know it's another charm bracelet. Still, are those purple beads supposed to be nightlock?

Yes, I know it’s another charm bracelet. Still, are those purple beads supposed to be nightlock?

70. Carry your things in this knitted Hunger Games purse.

And it comes with fringes. Still, you have to admire the craftsmanship on this one.

And it comes with fringes. Still, you have to admire the craftsmanship on this one.

71. Always know the time with this watch necklace inspired by Peeta’s locket.

I'm sure Peeta's locket didn't have a clock. Still, this is rather well made.

I’m sure Peeta’s locket didn’t have a clock. Still, this is rather well made.

72. May the odds be ever in your favor with this District 12 armband.

As far as I can tell, this is made of felt, which doesn't have much elasticity. Then again, perhaps it doubles as a bracelet.

As far as I can tell, this is made of felt, which doesn’t have much elasticity. Then again, perhaps it doubles as a bracelet.

73. May the odds be ever in your favor with this painted wood decoration.

Yes, I'm kind of repeating myself. But that's exactly what this wood image says though.

Yes, I’m kind of repeating myself. But that’s exactly what this wood image says though.

74. Commemorate the Katniss and Peeta love story with these pearl rings.

Available in gold, silver, and bronze. Still, if you don't know the significance of the pearl, then read the books.

Available in gold, silver, and bronze. Still, if you don’t know the significance of the pearl, then read the books.

75. Scrub up with these Tribute Collection soaps from the Fortune Cookie Soap Company.

Now these consist of soaps associated with the first book. For instance, the District 12 soap is coal.

Now these consist of soaps associated with the first book. For instance, the District 12 soap is coal.

76. Bake in the kitchen with this Mellark Bakery apron.

Yes, there's a line with Mellark Bakery stuff. Well, actually a few as I've seen on Pinterest. Don't ask me about it.

Yes, there’s a line with Mellark Bakery stuff. Well, actually a few as I’ve seen on Pinterest. Don’t ask me about it.

77. If you love the Hunger Games, then you’ll certainly love these trinkets.

Consists of Katniss, Peeta, and Gale. Nevertheless, they're all so cute.

Consists of Katniss, Peeta, and Gale. Nevertheless, they’re all so cute.

78. Have tons of fun with these Hunger Games wooden peg dolls.

Now these consist of Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Prim, Effie, Haymitch, Seneca Crane, and President Snow. Still, they're quite cute as you see.

Now these consist of Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Prim, Effie, Haymitch, Seneca Crane, and President Snow. Still, they’re quite cute as you see.

79. Show your love for the Hunger Games with this wire pendant.

Said to be about similar to the size of a penny. Still, you have to admire the craftsmanship and detail.

Said to be about similar to the size of a penny. Still, you have to admire the craftsmanship and detail.

80. Keep warm this season with your very own Hunger Games quilt.

Now this contains the Mockingjay as well as pieces to look like flames. Quite beautiful and intricate, indeed.

Now this contains the Mockingjay as well as pieces to look like flames. Quite beautiful and intricate, indeed.

Happy Hunger Games Merchandise

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So Nerdvember is off to a great start. Now most franchises have their own line of merchandise and The Hunger Games is no exception to that, especially with the fanbase and success that it has. I mean the books were bestsellers while the movies broke box office records, especially those with female leads. However, when it comes to merchandise, The Hunger Games finds itself in a unique position that poses a lot of problem. Now this has nothing to do with its popularity or whether fans will buy Hunger Games stuff. But rather, the fact that it centers around a story that contains rather disturbing material that fans and merchandisers may have missed. Like the fact that it takes place in a dystopian society that forces teenagers to take part in a televised fight to the death. Not to mention that many of them come from desperate situations like dire poverty like Katniss Everdeen herself. Some Hunger Games merchandise is fine, especially if it has the Mockingjay symbol. But there are some merchandise that is just plain ridiculous that it makes you wonder whether the people selling the stuff know anything about the series and what it’s about. So for your reading and viewing pleasure, here are some of the crazy Hunger Games merchandise you might see if you look hard enough.

  1. Keep warm this season with your very own Hunger Games snuggie.
Of course, this would really come in handy if your family is out of oil and you're too chicken to sign up for tesserae. Yeah, I read the books.

Of course, this would really come in handy if your family is out of oil and you’re too chicken to sign up for tesserae. Yeah, I read the books.

2. Enjoy countless hours of fun with Hunger Games Monopoly.

Of course, instead of having

Of course, instead of having “Go to Jail,” it’s “Treason, Become Avox.” For those who haven’t read the books, you really don’t want to be an Avox. And yes, it’s worse than going to jail. Much worse.

3. Smell like Peeta Mellark with your very own Baker’s Boy cologne.

I'm sure girls are bound to find the smell of burnt and stale bread sexy. Then again, reeking of baked goods might make a guy smell quite nice.

I’m sure girls are bound to find the smell of burnt and stale bread sexy. Then again, reeking of baked goods might make a guy smell quite nice.

4. For those who like to make gargling noises in the sack, an Avox thong is just the ticket.

Because to some people, nothing is sexier than a person who's been enslaved by the Capitol and had their tongue ripped out for committing treason. Yeah, pretty wrong on many levels.

Because to some people, nothing is sexier than a person who’s been enslaved by the Capitol and had their tongue ripped out for committing treason. Yeah, pretty wrong on many levels.

5. Show your love for the franchise with this Hunger Games bra.

I don't know about you but I have no idea why this thing even exists. Bet it leads to jokes like

I don’t know about you but I have no idea why this thing even exists. Bet it leads to jokes like “the odds favor lefty.” Good God.

6. May the odds be ever in your favor with this silver parachute necklace.

From io9:

From io9: “Considering the pain these silver parachutes eventually deliver, isn’t it a wee bit morbid to wear a silver parachute around your neck? Granted this particular parachute necklace is delivering Peeta’s special knock out broth, not death — but wasn’t the parachute symbol was forever tainted after the final book? Just saying.”

7. Show your mutual love for each other and the Hunger Games with Real or Not Real couples jewelry.

Because nothing is more romantic than trying to reconnect with your boyfriend after he's endured months of torture and brainwashing. Oh, and after he's tried to strangle you after being rescued from the Capitol.

Because nothing is more romantic than trying to reconnect with your boyfriend after he’s endured months of torture and brainwashing. Oh, and after he’s tried to strangle you after being rescued from the Capitol.

8. Let everyone know that you’re not someone to piss off with your very own “Muttation in Training” pin.

From io9:

From io9: “So you want The Capitol to murder you for entertainment, rip out your eyes, and turn you into a wolf? Yikes.” Basically sums it up.

9. Make your nails glimmer this year with China Glaze Capitol Colors.

Seriously, I highly doubt that any Hunger Games tributes would care about how their nails look. I mean they're taking part in competition where the competition is deadly, literally. I mean why?

Because teenage girls need to have great looking nails before they’re impaled before their funeral. Seriously, why does this line even exist?

10. Show your love for the Hunger Games with these quality flip flops.

I don't know about you. But I'm sure these shoes will serve no practicality whatsoever in the arena. Might want to stick with tennis shoes.

I don’t know about you. But I’m sure these shoes will serve no practicality whatsoever in the arena. Might want to stick with tennis shoes.

11. Have young girls reenact the Hunger Games with their very own Barbie dolls of Katniss, Effie, Peeta, Finnick, and more.

Then again, Twilight Barbies are probably worse. But still, does Mattel know what the series is about? Doesn't make it less disturbing.

Then again, Twilight Barbies are probably worse. But still, does Mattel know what the series is about? Doesn’t make it less disturbing.

12. Celebrate this Christmas by hanging your very own Hunger Games stocking.

Because nothing says

Because nothing says “peace on earth, good will toward men” like a stocking that says, “kill or be killed.” Yeah, how the Hunger Games fits into that, I have no idea.

13. Introduce your little one to the Hunger Games with a “Kill or Be Killed” baby beanie.

From Zimbio:

From Zimbio: “Want to raise your baby to be a badass nihilist? Start off by with a Hunger Games beanie that will prepare your newborn for a dystopian future where death is just a game.” Yeah, one of the most disturbing baby items I’ve ever seen.

14. Get your own Hunger Games look with Cover Girl’s Capitol Beauty Studio Collection.

Because as any Panem mother said, make sure you have a pretty face for you never know when you'll be impaled by a rival tribute. Seriously, Cover Girl what the fuck were you thinking?

Because as any Panem mother said, make sure you have a pretty face for you never know when you’ll be impaled by a rival tribute and turned into a muttation. Seriously, Cover Girl what the fuck were you thinking?

15. Fan of Haymitch Abernathy? Well, drink your own stuff with your own quality Haymitch mug.

Yes, it's made to look like a Jack Daniels label. And we all know Haymitch is District 12's town drunk. But still, his alcoholism is nothing to joke about after all he's been through.

Yes, it’s made to look like a Jack Daniels label. And we all know Haymitch is District 12’s town drunk. But still, his alcoholism is nothing to joke about after all he’s been through.

16. Like Katniss? Then perhaps you’d like some knee socks with her name on it.

From Zimbio:

From Zimbio: “Nothing too flashy here, just some super cool knee-high socks with Katniss’ name running down the leg. Now wherever you go, Katniss won’t be far behind.” Sounds kind of disturbing doesn’t it?

17. Cook recipes from Panem with your very own Hunger Games cook book.

From Zimbio:

From Zimbio: “A key to survival is knowing how to cook, which is why you’ll want to invest in The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook. Sure, Rue’s Roasted Parsnips, Grilled Tree Rat with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce, and Plutarch Heavensbee’s Roasted Sucking Pig Surprise might not seem like fine dining, but, come on, Katniss had to eat squirrels for dinner.”

18. Make your home smell like hard liquor with your very own Haymitch scented candle.

Said to smell like rum, whiskey, and bourbon. Add to that PTSD, emotional heartache, and survivor guilt. No wonder he drinks.

Said to smell like rum, whiskey, and bourbon. Add to that PTSD, emotional heartache from losing your family and girlfriend, survivor guilt, and anguish over having to send 46 kids to their deaths. No wonder he drinks.

19. Make your home smell of roses with this President Snow scented candle.

From the label:

From the label: “President Snow may be an evil, ruthless, dictator but he sure smells delightful! His genetically engineered rose smells just as sweet as the real thing, and leaves no lingering taste of blood.” Okay, do you really want your home to smell like a guy fans call “Evil Santa Claus?” Think about it.

20. Survive the wilderness with your very own Hunger Games duffel bag.

Comes in all 12 districts. Perfect for storing weapons and supplies as you hunt down your peers.

Comes in all 12 districts. Perfect for storing weapons and supplies as you hunt down your peers.

21. Step into Capitol fashion with these Hunger Games high heeled shoes.

Well, at least they aren't flip flops and might be of some use for tributes. But once in the arena, then they'll make it easy for your rivals to kill you.

Well, at least they aren’t flip flops and might be of some use for tributes. But once in the arena, then they’ll make it easy for your rivals to kill you.

22. Celebrate the Mockingjay Part 2 premiere with a “Happy Hunger Games” Banner.

Uh, to me the notion, "Happy Hunger Games" is pretty disturbing. Kind of suggests that the Hunger Games are a more festive event instead of the horrible sick show they are.

Uh, to me the notion, “Happy Hunger Games” is pretty disturbing. Kind of suggests that the Hunger Games are a more festive event instead of the horrible sick show they are.

23. Remember, to keep in mind and wish all peace, love, and Hunger Games.

Peace, love, and Hunger Games? What the fuck? Does the designer have any idea that the Hunger Games is the exact opposite of peace and love. War, hate, and Hunger Games would've been more appropriate.

Peace, love, and Hunger Games? What the fuck? Does the designer have any idea that the Hunger Games is the exact opposite of peace and love. War, Hate, and Hunger Games would be more appropriate.

24. Refresh yourself with some Hunger Games H2O spring water.

Then again, it's probably much cleaner than whatever water Katniss has ever drank in her life. Still, it's the preferred drink when you're being chased to death by your peers for sport.

Then again, it’s probably much cleaner than whatever water Katniss has ever drank in her life. Still, it’s the preferred drink when you’re being chased to death by your peers for sport.

25. Support your favorite district in Catching Fire with your very own Victor T-Shirt.

Yeah, I know that hardcore fans may identify with certain districts like Harry Potter fans "sort" themselves into different houses at Hogwarts. However, in Catching Fire, victors from each district were forced to kill other kids to survive the games. Also, does anyone care about non-essential districts like 6? You know the one where the victors were both drug addicts.

Yeah, I know that hardcore fans may identify with certain districts like Harry Potter fans “sort” themselves into different houses at Hogwarts. However, in Catching Fire, victors from each district were forced to kill other kids to survive the games. It’s not like being at Hogwarts. Also, does anyone care about non-essential districts like 6? You know the one where the victors were both drug addicts.

26. Reenact the Hunger Games with your very own Katniss Everdeen action figure.

Now I do think Katniss Everdeen is a feminist role model and a great female character in her own right. However, we should understand that while Katniss may look badass with her bow, she's an unwilling pawn in the Capitol's twisted games. Making her an action figure makes her seem like she's in control but she's not.

Now I do think Katniss Everdeen is a feminist role model and a great female character in her own right. However, we should understand that while Katniss may look badass with her bow, she’s an unwilling pawn in the Capitol’s twisted games. Making her an action figure makes her seem like she’s in control but she’s not.

27. Kids, show your love for the Hunger Games by wearing this “I Love Capitol City” T-shirt.

For the last time, the Hunger Games involves the ritual slaughter of kids slaughtering each other as entertainment for the masses. It's not Harry Potter. Besides, the Panem Capitol is such a den of scum and villainy that it makes Mos Eisley space port look tame in comparison.

For the last time, the Hunger Games involves the ritual slaughter of kids slaughtering each other as entertainment for the masses. It’s not Harry Potter. Besides, the Panem Capitol is such a den of scum and villainy that it makes Mos Eisley space port look tame in comparison.

28. Help your baby be a future tribute with their very own Panem district bibs.

Does anyone think the notion of Hunger Games baby stuff is disturbing? Seriously, the best thing I can say about this that it's from District 12.

Does anyone think the notion of Hunger Games baby stuff is disturbing? Seriously, the best thing I can say about this that it’s from District 12.

29. Clean your hands with some Nightlock hand soap.

You mean the soap from those poison berries that killed Foxface? Uh, no thanks. I'll just keep my hands dirty.

You mean the soap from those poison berries that killed Foxface? Uh, no thanks. I’ll just keep my hands dirty this time.

30. For a more romantic theme, go with a “Real or Not Real” party banner.

Yes, those words might be romantic. But come on, they alone don't detract from the fact at the time Peeta was severely tortured with tracker jacker venom and other mental conditioning that made him almost kill Katniss.

Yes, those words might be romantic. But come on, they alone don’t detract from the fact at the time Peeta was severely tortured with tracker jacker venom and other mental conditioning that made him almost kill Katniss.

31. May the odds be ever in your flavor with this Hunger Games spoon.

I may not be an expert in cutlery. However, as someone who's familiar with the Hunger Games, this is in very poor taste.

I may not be an expert in cutlery. However, as someone who’s familiar with the Hunger Games, this is in very poor taste.

32. This Christmas, decorate your tree with these Hunger Games reaping ball ornaments.

Yeah, those things that have the kids names to select for Reaping Day. Really disturbing if you ask me.

Yeah, those things that have the kids names to select for Reaping Day. Really disturbing if you ask me.

33. Support the Capitol with your very own President Snow bracelet.

From Entertainment Weekly: "Forget Team Peeta and Team Gale, it’s all about Team Snow. Why not show your support for the misunderstood fascist dictator with this rose and Capitol seal bracelet? It is pretty, but isn’t the thought of wearing the emblem of an evil ruler (who doesn’t even have cool magical powers) a little disturbing?"

From Entertainment Weekly: “Forget Team Peeta and Team Gale, it’s all about Team Snow. Why not show your support for the misunderstood fascist dictator with this rose and Capitol seal bracelet? It is pretty, but isn’t the thought of wearing the emblem of an evil ruler (who doesn’t even have cool magical powers) a little disturbing?”

34. Show your support for Team Peeta with these pink panties.

In case you can't read the fine print, it says "A sensitive soul with great buns." Yeah, nothing says support in a death match than wearing their name across your butt.

In case you can’t read the fine print, it says “A sensitive soul…with great buns.” Yeah, nothing says support in a death match than wearing their name across your butt.

35. If you also like Peeta, then you’ll love this pink iphone case.

I'm sure we all do. But still, don't you think such support is kind of ridiculous? Seriously, why?

I’m sure we all do. But still, don’t you think such support is kind of ridiculous? Seriously, why?

36. Nothing shows your support for the Hunger Games than wearing a reaping orb around your neck with a chain.

Come on, why the hell would anyone make this? You know the names that come out usually have a less than 10% chance of coming home alive.

Come on, why the hell would anyone make this? You know the names that come out usually have a less than 10% chance of coming home alive.

37. For Catching Fire, don’t forget to grab some fiery footlongs at your neighborhood Subway.

Of course, this is no longer available but I had to put in. I mean The Hunger Games revolves around post-apocalyptic starvation.  Maybe they should've went with hoagies containing meat from squirrels, rabbits, or rats on burned or stale bread. That would've been more appropriate.

Of course, this is no longer available but I had to put in. I mean The Hunger Games revolves around post-apocalyptic starvation. Maybe they should’ve went with hoagies containing meat from squirrels, rabbits, or rats on burned or stale bread. That would’ve been more appropriate.

38. Show your love for the Hunger Games with these “Mockingjay with Flames” socks.

I know they took the design from the poster. But it kind of looks like the Mockingjay is going down in flames. And we know that Katniss is seen as the Mockingjay.

I know they took the design from the poster. But it kind of looks like the Mockingjay is going down in flames. And we know that Katniss is seen as the Mockingjay.

39. Light up your room with this Hunger Games light bulb.

Really? A Hunger Games light bulb? You're shitting me. Seriously, I'm just wondering how anyone could think of this. Said to cost $15 on Amazon by the way.

Really? A Hunger Games light bulb? You’re shitting me. Seriously, I’m just wondering how anyone could think of this. Said to cost $15 on Amazon by the way.

40. For those who love the Hunger Games, you’ll sure look stunning with Nightlock jewelry.

Because nothing says true love than hoisting these poison berries to you and your boyfriend's mouths and threatening a joint suicide. Didn't see a romanticization of suicide since Romeo and Juliet.

Because nothing says true love than hoisting these poison berries to you and your boyfriend’s mouths and threatening a joint suicide. Didn’t see such a romanticization of teen suicide since Romeo and Juliet.

41. Support the Hunger Games by wearing a pin volunteering your brother as a tribute.

From Entertainment Weekly: "This “I Volunteer My Brother as Tribute” pin makes it clear that you’d sacrifice your brother to avoid having to compete in the Hunger Games yourself." Still, I don't think volunteering works that way.

From Entertainment Weekly: “This “I Volunteer My Brother as Tribute” pin makes it clear that you’d sacrifice your brother to avoid having to compete in the Hunger Games yourself.” Still, I don’t think volunteering works that way.

42. If you’ve been stunned by a tracker jacker, try some antivenom.

Still, I think it might just be body wash. Still, if you're aware tracker jacker stings can cause brain washing, hallucinations, and/or death. Requires immediate treatment with a special kind of leaves.

Still, I think it might just be body wash. Still, if you’re aware tracker jacker stings can cause brain washing, powerful hallucinations, and/or death. Requires immediate treatment with a special kind of leaves.

43. If you like the smell of berries, try some Essence of Nightlock.

For God's sake what's with the Nightlock stuff? Do they have any idea they're poisonous berries Katniss threatened to do a joint suicide with? Seriously, why?

For God’s sake what’s with the Nightlock stuff? Do they have any idea they’re poisonous berries Katniss threatened to do a joint suicide with? Seriously, why?

44. Got chapped lips? Then keep them moist with Catching Fire Red lip gloss.

I think if you're trying to survive the Hunger Games, chapped lips are the last thing you'll probably worry about. Also, you won't use the whole tube anyway.

I think if you’re trying to survive the Hunger Games, chapped lips are the last thing you’ll probably worry about. Also, you won’t use the whole tube anyway.

45. Care for your future peacekeeper with this peacekeeper cadet burp blanket.

Of course, all peacekeepers start out as babies. But seriously, their main job is to maintain law and order and suppress dissent through coercion and brutality.

Of course, all peacekeepers start out as babies. But seriously, their main job is to maintain law and order and suppress dissent through coercion and brutality.

46. For your hunger needs at school, you can always get a Hunger Games lunch box.

Yeah, nothing like a way to honor a series about post-apocalyptic starvation than a thing you put food in. Of course, don't know if that's appropriate for kids in elementary school.

Yeah, nothing like a way to honor a series about post-apocalyptic starvation than a thing you put food in. Of course, don’t know if that’s appropriate for kids in elementary school.

47. With this burp cloth, remember that the odds were never in your baby’s favor.

Well, as far as the Hunger Games is concerned, at least this is honest. But as to why they have Hunger Games baby products, I don't have the slightest idea.

Well, as far as the Hunger Games is concerned, at least this is honest. But as to why they have Hunger Games baby products, I don’t have the slightest idea.

48. May the odds be ever in your favor with this silver parachute necklace.

Yes, this is another silver parachute necklace. But this one also has little compartments. But if you're familiar with the books, it's kind of a macabre piece of jewelry.

Yes, this is another silver parachute necklace. But this one also has little compartments. But if you’re familiar with the books, it’s kind of a macabre piece of jewelry.

49. Celebrate the Hunger Games with your very own Catching Fire chocolate bars.

Hope they're not like the assorted chocolates you eat from a fancy box. Wait a minute, this is promote a movie that deals with post-apocalyptic starvation. Why the hell do they have this?

Hope they’re not like the assorted chocolates you eat from a fancy box. Wait a minute, this is promote a movie that deals with post-apocalyptic starvation. Why the hell do they have this?

50. Create your own Hunger Games story with this magnetic story kit.

Said to contain 250 words only to create quotes from the movies said by Peeta and Katniss. Why they thought this was a good idea, I'll never know.

Said to contain 250 words only to create quotes from the movies said by Peeta and Katniss. Why they thought this was a good idea, I’ll never know.

51. For those who like Peeta, cuddle up with this Peeta pillow case.

Doesn't mean you might fantasize cuddling with Peeta, doesn't mean that a pillow case in his likeness is a good idea. Just saying.

Doesn’t mean you might fantasize cuddling with Peeta, doesn’t mean that a pillow case in his likeness is a good idea. Just saying.

52. Like Katniss, you too, can now have an orange Hunger Games backpack.

From You're Killing Us: "It’s orange, just like Katniss’! Remember how Katniss’ backpack was orange, so people in the arena would be better able to see her in the woods so that they could kill her? Awesome!"

From You’re Killing Us: “It’s orange, just like Katniss’! Remember how Katniss’ backpack was orange, so people in the arena would be better able to see her in the woods so that they could kill her? Awesome!”

53. Toast the Hunger Games with your very own Mockingjay beer stein.

I can totally imagine Haymitch drinking from this. However, I don't think he'd be drinking beer or just beer in that though.

I can totally imagine Haymitch drinking from this. However, I don’t think he’d be drinking beer or just beer in that though.

54. Cuddle up with Peeta with your very own Peeta polar fleece.

Would go nicely with that Peeta pillow case. But really, why have Peeta merchandise when you can get Katniss?

Would go nicely with that Peeta pillow case. But really, why have Peeta merchandise when you can get Katniss?

55. Make your eyes look stunning with these Effie Trinket eyelashes.

So they actually have these. Still, wouldn't want to wear them during a job interview. The HR might think you're tripping.

So they actually have these. Still, wouldn’t want to wear them during a job interview. The HR might think you’re tripping.

56. Wake up in the morning with a Hunger Games whistle mug.

From Virgin Media: "The musical notation version of Rue’s iconic whistle from the films, which means that there are literally about three people in the world who will see, recognize and enjoy this very niche product."

From Virgin Media: “The musical notation version of Rue’s iconic whistle from the films, which means that there are literally about three people in the world who will see, recognize and enjoy this very niche product.”

57. If it’s your thing you can go with some Tracker Jacker Venom.

To be fair, this is soap. But still, tracker jacker venom was what the Capitol used to hijack Peeta's mind so they could use him to kill Katniss. Think about it.

To be fair, this is soap. But still, tracker jacker venom was what the Capitol used to hijack Peeta’s mind so they could use him to kill Katniss. Think about it.

58. Show your love for the Hunger Games with your very own Mockingjay votive candle holder.

Wonder how anyone thought this was a good idea? Guess they thought a shadow mockingjay logo looked cool.

Wonder how anyone thought this was a good idea? Guess they thought a shadow mockingjay logo looked cool.

59. Sleep soundly with your very own District 12 bead spread.

From Zimbio: "You'll sleep soundly every night knowing that Peeta and Katniss are there to protect you. This Hunger Games bedspread is also a total chick magnet, so... win/win." I'm not so sure about that.

From Zimbio: “You’ll sleep soundly every night knowing that Peeta and Katniss are there to protect you. This Hunger Games bedspread is also a total chick magnet, so… win/win.” I’m not so sure about that.

60. Stay dry with your very own flaming Mockingjay umbrella.

From Zimbio: "While the kids in the Hunger Games have to worry about their friends murdering them, real world concerns like inclement weather are much less troubling. And although there's no death protection for the tributes, there is this flaming Mockingjay umbrella to help all of us stay dry."

From Zimbio: “While the kids in the Hunger Games have to worry about their friends murdering them, real world concerns like inclement weather are much less troubling. And although there’s no death protection for the tributes, there is this flaming Mockingjay umbrella to help all of us stay dry.”

May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor Dressed in These Wonderful Hunger Games Costumes

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Now that Halloween is over, I can go back to business as usual. So until Christmas comes around, no more posts about costumes, treats, crafts, or other stuff associated with special occasions. Okay, I’m wrong. Because during the next two months, two major science fiction franchises will dominate the big screen once again. One is an epic ground breaking franchise that changed the reputation of visual effects and science fiction movies in general as well as entertained generations for nearly 40 years. The other is based on a trilogy of young adult novels that were released less than 10 years ago. One is said to be a ripoff from a Japanese movie while the other actually is that even the creator admits it. One franchise will have its next installment after years of mediocre prequels and will unite 3 members of the original cast. The other will release its final installment based on the second part of the last novel. One takes place a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The other takes place in a dystopian post-apocalyptic society in North America. One franchise involves a rebellion fighting against an evil empire in the midst of outer space and involves droids, jedi, aliens, and intergalactic battles. The other revolves around a rich capital exploiting its districts of resources and retaining control of them by forcing 24 teenagers from these districts in an annual fight to the death on live television. Still, they both involve headstrong heroines in mortal peril having to choose between a scruffy looking, dark, and handsome nerfherder who gets tortured/frozen and a sweet but seemingly wimpy light haired guy who’s not as lame or defenseless as he looks. But only one of these franchises involves a moment of incest. So to celebrate both movie franchise premieres, I have decided to attract both fan bases with my posts for Nerdvember.

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Since Mockingjay Part 2 will be released in theaters on November 20th while Star Wars: The Force Awakens won’t come out until December 18th, I might as well start with The Hunger Games first. Now for those who are unfamiliar with the books or the movies, let me explain. It’s based on a trilogy of young adult novels by Suzanne Collins. The story takes place on a dystopian post-apocalyptic society in North America called Panem with a rich and technologically advanced Capitol exploiting resources from 12 districts to varying levels of poverty that it controls with iron rule. And in order to show who’s in charge, the Capitol punishes these 12 districts for a past rebellion by selecting 2 kids in each district between the ages of 12-18 to battle in a fight to the death on live television everyone’s forced to watch. Our protagonist 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen is from District 12, the poorest of these districts and and has lived in dire poverty since her father died in a mining explosion when she was 11. But unlike most Hunger Games tributes in her district, she volunteers so her 12 year old sister, Prim won’t have to go (her name was picked on the Reaping Day lottery for the girls). However, at the same time, her fellow District 12 tribute, Peeta Mellark has been in love with her since they were kids, though Katniss didn’t take notice until he admitted it on national television (though I have to admit, Peeta’s actions aren’t as dumb as they seem). Themes consist of socio-economic inequality, media manipulation, government corruption and incompetence, lack of agency, violence as entertainment, war, exploitation, imperialism, and bread and circus style politics. And despite the books being catered to kids as young as 11-13, they contain elements like public nudity, decapitation, suicide, torture, mutilation, child prostitution, being buried alive, and other psychologically and emotionally disturbing content. I am not kidding about this. Seriously, read the books and/or watch the movies to see for yourselves. So let’s just say this isn’t a family friendly franchise we’re talking about here. So if you have children under 11 or children under 13 who haven’t read the books, you might want to have them watch Star Wars instead.

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Now as you might see from this glorious picture of Jennifer Lawrence from Catching Fire or almost anything Effie Trinket wears, a significant chunk of the series revolves around fashion. Of course, the poorer districts don’t get a lot of elaborate outfits. But once you get to the Capitol, yeah, you see all kinds of wild and crazy outfits that you’d think you were in the middle of a Lady Gaga music video. Katniss and her fellow tributes themselves even have their own fashion designer and stylists once in the Capitol so they can look pretty on the cameras for interviews. This comes especially for Katniss and tributes from the poorer districts since they basically don’t have the time to worry about their looks or basic hygiene in that matter. Yeah, they have much bigger things to worry about like eating and other basic needs. And yes, tributes do get put in a lot of ridiculous outfits as you might see. Still, the Hunger Games does have its share of fans dressing up as various characters for nerd conventions, Halloween, or their movie premieres. For girls Katniss Everdeen and Effie Trinket are usually popular choices while Ceasar Flickerman and Seneca Crane are the ones I most often see for guys. So for this post I decided to feature costumes from the movies but worn by the fans. Many of these will be DIY just because it more or less shows the creative spirit. So without further adieu, I present a treasury of Hunger Games fans in their costumes. And may the odds be ever in your favor.

  1. In Panem, you always need Peacekeepers to tame the masses, especially at Comic Con.
Now Peacekeepers are the Hunger Games equivalent to Imperial Stormtroopers. Yet, their main function is maintaining order and suppress dissidence through coercion and brutality.

Now Peacekeepers are the Hunger Games equivalent to Imperial Stormtroopers. Yet, their main function is maintaining order and suppress dissidence through coercion and brutality.

2. Now you can dress up like Katniss Everdeen as the Mockingjay.

Of course, this might mean being a figurehead for the Rebellion headed by someone who doesn't really like you. But still, the outfit is badass.

Of course, this might mean being a figurehead for the Rebellion headed by someone who doesn’t really like you. But still, the outfit is badass.

3. If you have two daughters, remember that it doesn’t cost a lot of money to dress them as the Everdeen sisters.

I'm sure Katniss's parents didn't buy most of her costume, especially the bow and ripped up pants. Still, that's an adorable picture.

I’m sure Katniss’s parents didn’t buy most of her costume, especially the bow and ripped up pants. Still, that’s an adorable picture.

4. Remember, it’s never too early to give your daughter archery lessons.

Now this is an adorable Katniss costume, which seems like an easy costume to make. Still, while Katniss Everdeen is a great role model for girls, I'm not sure if she makes a great toddler costume.

Now this is an adorable Katniss costume, which seems like an easy costume to make. Still, while Katniss Everdeen is a great role model for girls, I’m not sure if she makes a great toddler costume.

5. Now Effie Trinket just has to look her best on Reaping Day.

Now you'll see a lot of Effie Trinket in this post for obvious reasons. And yes, it's probably just as fun of a costume to make.

Now you’ll see a lot of Effie Trinket in this post for obvious reasons. And yes, it’s probably just as fun of a costume to make.

6. Hey, I didn’t know that Effie and Haymitch were a couple.

I'm sure Haymitch didn't spend much time or money on his costume, save maybe for the wig. Still, the glass is appropriate since the guy is an alcoholic.

I’m sure Haymitch didn’t spend much time or money on his costume, save maybe for the wig. Still, the glass is appropriate since the guy is an alcoholic. But you can’t blame him.

7. Be the “Girl on Fire” with this Katniss Everdeen costume.

Now this costume is from the first movie. But for safety's sake she had to use a cape of orange cloth and Christmas lights.

Now this costume is from the first movie. But for safety’s sake she had to use a cape of orange cloth and Christmas lights.

8. Of course, if you’re a guy who likes the Hunger Games but don’t want to dress in drag, you can always go as Caesar Flickerman.

Now Caesar Flickerman is a talk show host for the Hunger Game who's played by Stanley Tucci. Of course, he's best known for his blue wig and dazzling smile.

Now Caesar Flickerman is a talk show host for the Hunger Game who’s played by Stanley Tucci. Of course, he’s best known for his blue wig and dazzling smile.

9. Of course, you can make an Effie Trinket costume from just about anything, even newspapers.

Let's just say this would be Effie Trinket if she were promoting an environmental message. Well, if she wasn't too busy selecting tributes for Reaping Day and prepping them for a televised teenage death match.

Let’s just say this would be Effie Trinket if she were promoting an environmental message. Well, if she wasn’t too busy selecting tributes for Reaping Day and prepping them for a televised teenage death match.

10. Of course, a shiny blue dress and green wig will make the perfect Effie Trinket costume.

Of course, you might notice that Effie Trinket is a popular costume. Yeah, as long as you have a puffy silk dress and a funky wig, then you can have your own Effie Trinket costume.

Of course, you might notice that Effie Trinket is a popular costume. Yeah, as long as you have a puffy silk dress and a funky wig, then you can have your own Effie Trinket costume.

11. If you survive the Hunger Games, you’re bound to end up with some scrapes and bruises.

However, all this isn't nearly as bad as the lifetime of PTSD that you'd be dealing with. By the way, this is supposed to be Katniss.

However, all this isn’t nearly as bad as the lifetime of PTSD that you’d be dealing with. By the way, this is supposed to be Katniss.

12. Who knew that Effie Trinket could look so good in pink?

Guess Effie Trinket from the Hunger Games has given a new life to 1980s prom dresses everywhere. Let's just say if you want to dress up as her, it's best to go DIY.

Guess Effie Trinket from the Hunger Games has given a new life to 1980s prom dresses everywhere. Let’s just say if you want to dress up as her, it’s best to go DIY.

13. Who says that Hunger Games cosplay should just be reserved for humans?

Of course, I'm positive that this canine Katniss doesn't need arrows to kill squirrels. It's has stuff to do so like teeth.

Of course, I’m positive that this canine Katniss doesn’t need arrows to kill squirrels. It’s has stuff to do so like teeth.

14. Effie Trinket or Jean Harlow?

Now this is another incarnation of Effie Trinket. But your grandparents might think it's the 1930s platinum blond bombshell who died at 26.

Now this is another incarnation of Effie Trinket. But your grandparents might think it’s the 1930s platinum blond bombshell who died at 26 of kidney failure.

15. Not sure if Effie’s going to tolerate Haymitch’s drinking at this party.

Still, you can't blame Haymitch Abernathy for being alcoholic since he's the last guy from District 12 to win the Hunger Games prior to Katniss and Peeta.  You can guess what he had to deal with.

Still, you can’t blame Haymitch Abernathy for being alcoholic since he’s the last guy from District 12 to win the Hunger Games prior to Katniss and Peeta. You can guess what he had to deal with.

16. Just a couple of Peacekeepers patrolling the area. Nothing to see here.

Now these guys certainly made their own costume as you can tell by the batting helmets and football shoulder pads. Doesn't hurt that they have toy police stuff, too.

Now these guys certainly made their own costume as you can tell by the batting helmets and football shoulder pads. Doesn’t hurt that they have toy police stuff, too.

17. Guess this is a group picture of Katniss with the Capitol prep team.

Weird to see Cinna without gold mascara. Not sure if the Asian girl in the dress is supposed to be Effie though. Still, you can see how fun it is to dress up as someone from the Capitol.

Weird to see Cinna without gold mascara. Not sure if the Asian girl in the dress is supposed to be Effie though. Still, you can see how fun it is to dress up as someone from the Capitol.

18. Is it just me or am I seeing 3 Katniss Everdeens in this one?

I'd watch where they put the arrows if I were a couple of those girls. You never know where you might shoot somebody's eye out.

I’d watch where they put the arrows if I were a couple of those girls. You never know where you might shoot somebody’s eye out.

19. Which will she choose her hunting buddy or the boy with bread?

Of course, you have to like Peeta's costume in this as well as his death glare to Gale. Yeah, the baker's boy isn't as docile as he looks.

Of course, you have to like Peeta’s costume in this as well as his death glare to Gale. Yeah, the baker’s boy isn’t as docile as he looks.

20. As we all know, Katniss Everdeen is the Mockingjay.

And if you're familiar with the events of Catching Fire, you should know that Cinna gets in big trouble for this outfit. Like getting brutally beaten as Katniss enters the Quarter Quell.

And if you’re familiar with the events of Catching Fire, you should know that Cinna gets in big trouble for this outfit. Like getting brutally beaten as Katniss enters the Quarter Quell.

21. When you’re dressed up as Finnick Odair, make sure you have plenty of net.

Finnick Odair appears in Catching Fire as a victor from District 4, which specializes in fishing. Still, he's not a popular costume due to dress code rules like no shirt, no shoes, no service.

Finnick Odair appears in Catching Fire as a victor from District 4, which specializes in fishing. Still, he’s not a popular costume due to dress code rules like no shirt, no shoes, no service.

22. Even girls can dress up as Effie trinket if there’s a white wig involved.

Now that's an adorable costume. Still, I'm sure it didn't cost much to make assuming that she had that outfit to begin with.

Now that’s an adorable costume. Still, I’m sure it didn’t cost much to make assuming that she had that outfit to begin with.

23. If you’re going as Caesar Flickerman, make sure your hair matches your suit.

Now the hair may not have the character. But the glittery suit definitely makes the costume in this case.

Now the hair may not have the character. But the glittery suit definitely makes the costume in this case.

24. Of course, only in the Hunger Games are the more outlandish fashions behind the scenes.

Of course, one of Katniss's prep team members has her skin dyed green. It's not evident in the movies. Still, you have to admit that Seneca Crane does have an awesome beard.

Of course, one of Katniss’s prep team members has her skin dyed green. It’s not evident in the movies. Still, you have to admit that Seneca Crane does have an awesome beard.

25. If you’re a blond guy and your girlfriend’s Katniss, make sure you two are wearing matching windbreakers.

Of course, Katniss is wondering why Peeta isn't wearing a backpack. Still, if you're from the same district, it pays to match.

Of course, Katniss is wondering why Peeta isn’t wearing a backpack. Still, if you’re from the same district, it pays to match.

26. As doggie Effie Trinket says, “May the paws be ever in your favor.”

Still, I don't think Effie wears the Mockingjay pin as I remember. But yeah, that's sure in the real Effie Trinket spirit.

Still, I don’t think Effie wears the Mockingjay pin as I remember. But yeah, that’s sure in the real Effie Trinket spirit.

27. Even in drab, Effie Trinket is still a fun costume.

Just have some old denim clothes and you're all set. Still, in the books, remember that Effie Trinket doesn't defect to District 13, at least in the beginning.

Just have some old denim clothes and you’re all set. Still, in the books, remember that Effie Trinket doesn’t defect to District 13, at least in the beginning.

28. If you want to dress as Katniss, it help if you have a fire dress.

Of course, it's hard to tell which dress she's wearing since she had a few outfits that caught fire. Then again, it might be the wedding dress.

Of course, it’s hard to tell which dress she’s wearing since she had a few outfits that caught fire. Then again, it might be the wedding dress.

29. If you’re Effie Trinket, you can’t have enough butterflies on your dress or hair.

This is modest than what Effie wore in the movie. But it's still quite clever to say the least.

This is modest than what Effie wore in the movie. But it’s still quite clever to say the least.

30. Of course, it’s hard to create your own Katniss wedding dress.

Let's hope this isn't a Hunger Games themed wedding picture. Seriously, I may like the books, but I don't think a Hunger Games wedding is appropriate at all.

Let’s hope this isn’t a Hunger Games themed wedding picture. Seriously, I may like the books, but I don’t think a Hunger Games wedding is appropriate at all.

31. Of course, you can’t rock as Effie Trinket without orange and black.

From what they said about this picture, the woman dressed as Effie is supposed to be a school principal. Let's hope it's for a high school, shall we?

From what they said about this picture, the woman dressed as Effie is supposed to be a school principal. Let’s hope it’s for a high school, shall we?

32. Let’s have some tea and a chat for President Snow.

For those planning on dressing up as President Snow for the Hunger Games movie: You'll probably have no trouble looking for Santa Claus beards this time of year. Still, they don't call Snow "Evil Santa" for nothing.

For those planning on dressing up as President Snow for the Hunger Games movie: You’ll probably have no trouble looking for Santa Claus beards this time of year. Still, they don’t call Snow “Evil Santa” for nothing.

33. Over in the playpen, let’s turn to our very own Caesar Flickerman.

Now that's so adorable. You have to love this costume for God's sake, especially the blue hair.

Now that’s so adorable. You have to love this costume for God’s sake, especially the blue hair and fake microphone.

34. Did I tell you that Effie Trinket really likes Monarch Butterflies?

Now that's a butterfly dress I'm talking about. Well, at least in Effie Trinket's case. Chances are it took a long time to make this costume.

Now that’s a butterfly dress I’m talking about. Well, at least in Effie Trinket’s case. Chances are it took a long time to make this costume.

35. Just because she’s dressed in fishnet stockings doesn’t mean she’s a hooker. She could just be dressing as Effie Trinket.

For some reason, I don't see Effie Trinket in fishnets as very surprising. In fact, I don't think it's a surprise to see her in anything.

For some reason, I don’t see Effie Trinket in fishnets as very surprising. In fact, I don’t think it’s a surprise to see her in anything.

36. When you’re Effie Trinket, always make sure the right dress goes with the right hair.

And I'm sure Effie has plenty of wigs for all the dresses she wears. Yeah, it's kind of a thing at the Capitol. Don't ask.

And I’m sure Effie has plenty of wigs for all the dresses she wears. Yeah, it’s kind of a thing at the Capitol. Don’t ask.

37. Of course, all the Effie Trinkets will have to wait in line.

Caption: "Members of the public turn up at London's Marylebone Station dressed as Effie Trinket as part of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Capitol Costume Competition in which the winner gets to attend the 'Mokingjay: Part 1' premiere."

Caption: “Members of the public turn up at London’s Marylebone Station dressed as Effie Trinket as part of ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Capitol Costume Competition in which the winner gets to attend the ‘Mokingjay: Part 1’ premiere.”

38. When you’re Effie Trinket, it helps that your hair matches your outfit.

So I guess Effie's at some sort of tea social. Wonder what she'll talk about there. Still, very clever.

So I guess Effie’s at some sort of tea social. Wonder what she’ll talk about there. Still, very clever.

39. Of course, to Effie Trinket, this is business casual.

Yeah, she tend to dress way more elaborately than that. Trust me. This is quite toned down, but not that much.

Yeah, she tend to dress way more elaborately than that. Trust me. This is quite toned down, but not that much.

40. Remember if you’re in the Hunger Games, it pays not the mess with Katniss.

That doesn't mean you won't be killed though. Because we all know the Hunger Games is a fight to the death.

That doesn’t mean you won’t be killed though. Because we all know that in the Hunger Games, the competition is deadly, literally.

41. As long as it looks like flame, you’re good to go with “Girl on Fire.”

Now this is a very cool Katniss costume. Love the flame cape here. Not realistic, but what can you do.

Now this is a very cool Katniss costume. Love the flame cape here. Not realistic, but what can you do.

42. If you have an afro wig, it helps that you dress up as Rue.

In the story, Rue is a tribute from District 11 who befriends Katniss. She's about 12. Still, she doesn't last.

In the story, Rue is a tribute from District 11 who befriends Katniss. She’s about 12. Still, she doesn’t last.

43. When it comes to baby costumes, it’s easy to dress as Finnick.

He may not have a 6 pack but he's certainly adorable. Just watch that he doesn't hurt anybody with the trident.

He may not have a 6 pack but he’s certainly adorable. Just watch that he doesn’t hurt anybody with the trident.

44. Of course, you don’t want to steal baby Katniss’s rattle.

Not sure if I'd trust a baby with a bow and arrow. But you have to admit, this costume is adorable.

Not sure if I’d trust a baby with a bow and arrow. But you have to admit, this costume is adorable.

45. As we all know, the family that does the Hunger Games together, stays together.

You can see this is a mostly boys group here. Not sure what the person in red supposed to be. Johanna? An Avox? One of Katniss's prep team?

You can see this is a mostly boys group here. Not sure what the person in red supposed to be. Johanna? An Avox? One of Katniss’s prep team?

46. Yes, Peeta, rest your weary head on Katniss’s flaming dress.

Of course, that's not real fire. But still, the idea of Peeta resting on a flaming dress kind of makes me uncomfortable.

Of course, that’s not real fire. But still, the idea of Peeta resting on a flaming dress kind of makes me uncomfortable.

47. We all know how Effie Trinket tends to glimmer in gold.

Not sure if Effie Trinket wore such outfit in the movie. But I wouldn't be surprised if she has something like this in her wardrobe.

Not sure if Effie Trinket wore such outfit in the movie. But I wouldn’t be surprised if she has something like this in her wardrobe.

48. When it comes to seeing the Hunger Games, make it a family affair.

Actually don't unless your kids have read the books. Still, you have to love the parents' costumes in this one.

Actually don’t unless your kids have read the books. Still, you have to love the parents’ costumes in this one.

49. When it comes to being the “Girl on Fire” using Christmas lights helps.

Now this looks quite cool as I do say so myself. If you're not familiar with The Hunger Games, you wouldn't get this.

Now this looks quite cool as I do say so myself. If you’re not familiar with The Hunger Games, you wouldn’t get this.

50. Don’t know about you, but it seems that Katniss is a bit creeped out about Seneca Crane and Effie Trinket.

Still, while Seneca Crane doesn't play a big role in the boos, he's loved by the fans nevertheless. Probably because of his beard.

Still, while Seneca Crane doesn’t play a big role in the boos, he’s loved by the fans nevertheless. Probably because of his beard.

51. Who says you can’t wear a wedding dress more than once?

Well, Katniss's wedding dress didn't really have a veil. But still, now that she's made it look like it's burning, she's bound to wear this for many occasions.

Well, Katniss’s wedding dress didn’t really have a veil. But still, now that she’s made it look like it’s burning, she’s bound to wear this for many occasions.

52. You wouldn’t know this but Seneca Crane is said to be a hit with the ladies.

Enjoy being a chick magnet while it lasts, Seneca. Because I'm positive that you won't last beyond the first book. Awesome beard or not.

Enjoy being a chick magnet while it lasts, Seneca. Because I’m positive that you won’t last beyond the first book. Awesome beard or not.

53. Seems like Effie Trinket is in her Sunday best.

Yes, that's Effie Trinket. But still, a bit more toned down than other examples. Yet, I'm sure the pattern does make my eyes sore.

Yes, that’s Effie Trinket. But still, a bit more toned down than other examples. Yet, I’m sure the pattern does make my eyes sore.

54. Like Katniss, a girl’s best friend is her bow.

And by "bow" I mean the one you shoot arrows with to hunt critters or tributes. Katniss knows her way around with that.

And by “bow” I mean the one you shoot arrows with to hunt critters or tributes. Katniss knows her way around with that.

55. Now Effie Trinket has a large closet. But she’s in the mood for blue today.

Yeah, I know I've been showing a lot of Effie Trinket lately. But still she has a lot of outfits and looks as you can see.

Yeah, I know I’ve been showing a lot of Effie Trinket lately. But still she has a lot of outfits and looks as you can see.

56. From District 7 for the Quarter Quell, you have Joanna Mason.

Like Finnick, Johanna first appears in Catching Fire. Her district specializes in lumber. Still, she does make quite an entrance in her intro.

Like Finnick, Johanna first appears in Catching Fire. Her district specializes in lumber. Still, she does make quite an entrance in her intro.

57. Looks a bit short for a Katniss wedding dress, doesn’t it?

Then again, perhaps a tutu is all you need in this situation. Or all you can afford. Still, pretty though.

Then again, perhaps a tutu is all you need in this situation. Or all you can afford. Still, pretty though.

58. With a Katniss wedding dress, you can’t have enough feathers.

Now that's probably the closest I've seen to pertaining to Katniss's wedding dress in the movie. Still, very beautiful though.

Now that’s probably the closest I’ve seen to pertaining to Katniss’s wedding dress in the movie. Still, very beautiful though.

59. Looks like this little Peeta Mellark loves to smile as much as baking bread.

Of course, you can tell it's Peeta because he's a boy and his shirt says "12." Other than that, he might as well be from a different district.

Of course, you can tell it’s Peeta because he’s a boy and his shirt says “12.” Other than that, he might as well be from a different district.

60. Seems like it’s just another day at the Capitol.

And it seems like President Snow had to put in the least amount of effort in his costume. I mean that white beard looks totally real.

And it seems like President Snow had to put in the least amount of effort in his costume. I mean that white beard looks totally real.

61. Here we come to Seneca Crane about to hail a cab.

Yes, Head Gamemaker Seneca Crane has an awesome beard. Unfortunately, that doesn't help him in his situation.

Yes, Head Gamemaker Seneca Crane has an awesome beard. Unfortunately, that doesn’t help him in his situation.

62. Remember to spread your wings like the Mockingjay.

Man, those are very big wings. Must take a lot of feathers. Hope a condor didn't get killed to make that costume. Because it's an endangered species.

Man, those are very big wings. Must take a lot of feathers. Hope a condor didn’t get killed to make that costume. Because it’s an endangered species.

63. In tribute parades, they always make sure the girl and the boy from each district have matching outfits.

Now this is supposed to be Katniss and Peeta from the tribute parade in the first movie. Yeah, the flames really don't look real in this.

Now this is supposed to be Katniss and Peeta from the tribute parade in the first movie. Yeah, the flames really don’t look real in this.

64. For anyone dressing as Peeta, it always helps if your suit has flames.

I don't know about you. But this looks less like Peeta the "Boy with Bread" and more like Peeta the Used Car Salesman. Not sure why.

I don’t know about you. But this looks less like Peeta the “Boy with Bread” and more like Peeta the Used Car Salesman. Not sure why.

65. Of course, you can’t have enough ruffles if you’re Effie Trinket.

No, that's not someone you'd see in Whoville. That's supposed to be Effie Trinket. But yeah, she does dress like that.

No, that’s not someone you’d see in Whoville. That’s supposed to be Effie Trinket. But yeah, she does dress like that.

66. If you’re dressed as Prim, chances are you’ll have a rather easy costume.

All that's required are a skirt, white shirt, pigtails, shoes, and not much else. You can get most of that stuff anywhere.

All that’s required are a skirt, white shirt, pigtails, shoes, and not much else. You can get most of that stuff anywhere.

67. If you like red, then a “girl on fire” dress might be your best bet.

Now Katniss wore the red dress in the first movie. But like the one in the second one, it did catch fire. Yet, it did not transform.

Now Katniss wore the red dress in the first movie. But like the one in the second one, it did catch fire. Yet, it did not transform.

68. For the Quarter Quell tribute parade, you might want to go with a sleek evening dress.

Like the outfit from the first movie, this one, too caught on fire. Still, not sure if I like this outfit better.

Like the outfit from the first movie, this one, too caught on fire. Still, not sure if I like this outfit better.

69. Guess the critters better hide, Katniss is out hunting.

Technically Katniss is poaching for rodents. But since District 12 is so poor, the laws aren't enforced as much. Well, at least at first.

Technically Katniss is poaching for rodents. But since District 12 is so poor, the laws aren’t enforced as much. Well, at least at first.

70. What do you mean you can’t shoot arrows in a red dress?

Of course, Katniss didn't shoot any arrows in a red dress. Well, as far as I know. But it's nice to imagine.

Of course, Katniss didn’t shoot any arrows in a red dress. Well, as far as I know. But it’s nice to imagine.

71. Take a tip from Katniss and don’t shoot arrows until you see the whites of their eyes.

Now this is her wearing a wetsuit from Catching Fire. Yeah, kind of looks dumb but they were aiming for practicality there.

Now this is her wearing a wetsuit from Catching Fire. Yeah, kind of looks dumb but they were aiming for practicality there.

72. Looks like Peeta isn’t too scared being alone in the woods.

Still, Peeta's not as much adept to wilderness survival as Katniss. But his main strength has more to do with PR.

Still, Peeta’s not as much adept to wilderness survival as Katniss. But his main strength has more to do with PR.

73. Yes, I’m sure these people have come with some police escort.

Yes, they're dressed like you'd see people in the Capitol. And yes, they look ridiculous. But that's kind of the point.

Yes, they’re dressed like you’d see people in the Capitol. And yes, they look ridiculous. But that’s kind of the point.

74. Who knew Caesar Flickerman didn’t just wear blue?

Now this is what Caesar Flickerman looked like in Catching Fire. Yes, he's wearing black and his wig is lavender.

Now this is what Caesar Flickerman looked like in Catching Fire. Yes, he’s wearing black and his wig is lavender.

75. Let’s just say you don’t want to get Katniss angry.

Of course, they don't call her "the Girl on Fire" for nothing. And yes, she can kill if she has to. I mean she did survive the Hunger Games.

Of course, they don’t call her “the Girl on Fire” for nothing. And yes, she can kill if she has to. I mean she did survive the Hunger Games.

76. Of course, it’s said the Katniss looks quite nice in red and black.

This might be the only Katniss outfit I haven't shown this far. Still, don't really know what to think of it.

This might be the only Katniss outfit I haven’t shown this far. Still, don’t really know what to think of it.

77. If you’re the Mockingjay, it’s best that you flaunt your wings.

Except if you're in the Capitol during the rebellion. In that case, you better be igcognito and remain so.

Except if you’re in the Capitol during the rebellion. In that case, you better be igcognito and remain so.

78. Seems like Katniss and Peeta are taking a rest.

Well, they better not rest long. Because you know, everyone is basically trying to kill them.

Well, they better not rest long. Because you know, everyone is basically trying to kill them.

79. Of course, you never know what Effie Trinket is going to wear next.

Now while I may think this look might be ridiculous to normal eyes, Effie might thing it's great. Of course, Capitol fashion can be weird like that.

Now while I may think this look might be ridiculous to normal eyes, Effie might thing it’s great. Of course, Capitol fashion can be weird like that.

80. As you might know, you can tell that Katniss and Peeta make a cheap couples costume.

Now when Katniss and her family were starving, it was Peeta who gave her a loaf of burnt bread that his family can't sell. Sure Peeta was better of than she was, but not that much.

Now when Katniss and her family were starving, it was Peeta who gave her a loaf of burnt bread that his family can’t sell. Sure Peeta was better of than she was, but not that much.

Walkerville Elementary School PTA’s Petition to Fire Ms. Frizzle

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TO: Principal Julius Ruhle

FROM: The Parent Teacher Organization of Walkerville Elementary School

SUBJECT: Petition to Fire Ms. Valerie Felicity Frizzle

Dear Mr. Ruhle:

In response numerous complaints from parents, teachers, and staff of Walkerville Elementary School, the Parent Teacher Organization has decided to issue a petition regarding the immediate dismissal of fourth grade teacher Ms. Valerie Felicity Frizzle. And we have received the necessary number of signatures all across the area to send this petition on your desk.

Now we are well aware that Ms. Frizzle is a very popular teacher among her students as well as described as intelligent, kind, happy, funny, supportive, loving, and somewhat motherly. She’s also known to be rather enthusiastic about scientific subjects according to her outlandish fashion sense. We’re well aware that she’s very good at her job and her students’ test scores reflect that her teaching methods are very effective. Normally a teacher like her would receive awards for her accomplishments. But she has also attracted a considerable amount of envy and scorn from the other faculty members whose students lack the enthusiasm and grades than those in Frizzle’s class. And it doesn’t help that her students’ high test scores have basically given her job security while other teachers have to struggle reaching out to their students. In short, while Ms. Frizzle has proven to be an effective and much loved instructor, she has made life for the other faculty members at Walkerville Elementary more difficult as well as a living hell. However, her effectiveness in the classroom is more of a source of complaint only among her colleagues than anything.

We are all aware that Ms. Frizzle is a rather strange and possibly completely nuts. However, it has come to our attention that she has behaved in a way that’s unbecoming of a public school teacher as well as possess a certain regard for school policy. Among her violations, these consist of:

  1. Failure to Enforce Dress Code Policies: It comes to our attention that two of Ms. Frizzle’s students have repeatedly violated school dress code policies which she has failed to discipline. This consists of a boy who always wears his hat in class and never removes it and a girl who wears a long sweatshirt and tights (as well as nothing else over these tights as far as we know). School policy dictates that hats are prohibited inside the building at all times while tights aren’t considered pants at all.
  2. Failure to Conform to Pet Policies: Though classrooms are allowed to keep pets, they must be small and kept in some sort of containment like a tank or a cage. Ms. Frizzle’s class keeps a pet Jackson’s Chameleon named Liz who is always outside among her students. This makes her a walking health hazard as reptile bites can cause salmonella. Not only that, but Ms. Frizzle also takes her on field trips as well as leave her in charge of her students whenever she has to leave for a brief period acting as a substitute teacher. Then again, it’s said the Liz is no ordinary lizard.
  3. Questionable Vehicle Possession: She owns a school bus which is said to be “very unusual” and have a mind of its own in which she uses to take her students on field trips. Her students claim that it’s capable of shrinking and expanding as well as transforming itself into many kinds of items during field trips like robotic animals. In fact, it has been known to provide its passengers necessary equipment as well as transform them into animals. And whenever it shrinks, so do its passengers. It’s even capable of time travel and traveling through screens as well as a lot of other stuff. Though usually under complete control, it can also exhibit independent or even irrational behavior. One student remarked on how the bus malfunctioned with size despite Frizzle trying to repair it, disassembling itself into raw materials while scowling after having done so to several other structures (though one student did slam her fists on its hood before the incident), and becoming a bear wandering off from the class in search of food. We are unsure of the vehicle’s origin or its safety record. In fact, we’re not sure if this vehicle is even street legal, licensed, or even inspected. Okay, she has had her vehicle inspected by a mechanic but he was lousy since he did so not only while eating a peanut butter sandwich, but also insisted that the bus had to go to the junkyard to be crushed. We know better but the bus is still hard to classify.
  4. Misconduct Involving Field Trip Policies: Ms. Frizzle tends to take her students on field trips fairly often which seem more like spur of the moment decisions than anything. School policy dictates that field trips need to be planned before receiving administrative approval. And furthermore, before the trip, teachers are required to distribute permission slips to the students for their parents to sign. Ms. Frizzle has observed none of that whatsoever. Obviously, this has led to plenty of complaints from parents, particularly those who’ve had to pick up their child early. We will elaborate on the nature of these field trips later in this petition.
  5. Supervision Failures: Like we said before, Ms. Frizzle tends to put the class pet Liz in charge of the class when she has to leave for brief periods of time. A lizard does not make an adequate substitute teacher at all under any circumstances. Nevertheless, there were some incidents where she left some students alone or with the lizard for long periods of time.
  6. Sanity Issues: Ms. Frizzle may be a good teacher academically, but some of her teaching methods have led us to question her sanity. For instance, she seems see nothing wrong exposing her students to learning experiences that either puts them in danger or psychologically traumatizes them. Nor does she have any understanding of parental notification at all. When she addresses any dangers, it’s usually in rather casual manner. Therefore, we believe that she might need some psychiatric evaluation or even be put into an institution. Or a terror watch list.

As you’re well aware of, Ms. Frizzle tends to take her students on many exotic field trips pertaining to scientific topics. She also has a supply of other gadgets she takes along with her as well. While it’s apparent that these trips provide valuable educational experiences and provide no costs to taxpayers (since she always uses her bus for these), we find her field trip ideas questionable. Not in educational content mind you, but in the realms of safety and trauma inducing. We should keep in mind that Ms. Frizzle teaches third graders but her field trips present all kinds of safety hazards and content that might send them to a lifetime of therapy. Unsurprisingly, many parents have complained about these trips, especially since they seem to be otherwise impossible to execute. Some initially questioned whether these “field trips” consisted of Ms. Frizzle distributing hallucinogenic drugs to her students but it’s turned out not to be the case. In fact, her bus is either magic or just a very advanced piece of technology. We’re not sure which. Nevertheless, some of her field trip ideas consist of the following:

  1. Outer Space (went there at least 4 times. One incident had a student taking off his space helmet on Pluto which should’ve frozen him to death, instead of give him a mere chill. They also were close to a super massive star that exploded into a super nova, which also should’ve either vaporized them or crushed them to death in a black hole. Not to mention, they have been inside the sun which should’ve incinerated them on the spot just for getting close. Also, there’s the fact that Ms. Frizzle is willing to travel to places in space where NASA wouldn’t even risk sending their own astronauts to)
  2. Inside a Human Body (with the body being one of her students, no less. Another time they went inside a body of another student who was home sick {which was filmed for a Broadcast Day project} as well as one who turned orange. One incident had a student being caught on a wad of swallowed gum in the small intestine. Another had white blood cells attacking the bus. The sick student’s mother was mortified at the disturbing footage of his classmates being inside her son. And she’s a doctor out of all people)
  3. The Waterworks (yes, this might not seem unusual at first, but her idea entails the whole class to be in scuba suits as well as turned into actual water that results in them being carried through the water purification system and going back to school through the pipes leading to the girls’ bathroom)
  4. Through the Center of the Earth (which would’ve vaporized everyone at the earth’s mantle which is filled with molted magma)
  5. The Ocean (not the beach as we know it. But the actual ocean involving underwater food chains, salmon migration, coral reefs, tides, and the ocean floor. Incidents range from having kids turned into sea creatures as well as being swallowed by fish)
  6. Prehistoric Times (with one of the students leaving a fossilized footprint from the Cretaceous period as well as the class being attacked by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Fortunately, they weren’t attacked by the large herbivores despite the fact that Ms. Frizzle allowed her students to be near and touch their babies)
  7. The Desert (where the whole class spent the night. This trip has received a lot of complaints from these students’ parents, some of whom have called the police to file a missing person’s report when their children didn’t come home from school that afternoon. The school suffered greatly in accountability because it had absolutely no idea where Ms. Frizzle and her students were at the time until the next morning. Most teachers, parents, and staff were in total emotional panic over this and were outraged that you didn’t fire Ms. Frizzle over this)
  8. Inside a Hurricane (which is dangerous enough to wipe out whole cities and kill people. One student got sucked out of the bus and fell into the ocean several hundred feet below. Luckily he only got soaked even though he should’ve gotten him severely hurt if he was alive. Nevertheless, unless it’s their job or they have nowhere else to go, we usually have a name for those who stick around during a hurricane. They’re called, “morons.”)
  9. Inside a Beehive (as worker bees, even the boys. Hive was also infiltrated by a honey hungry bear)
  10. The Power Plant (but this involved the bus turning into a dump truck where it pours and shrinks the class into the plant that leads to them traveling through the electrical system. Again they should’ve been fried when going through the electrical circuits)
  11. The Bakery (another seemingly normal field trip except that it involved a the bus malfunctioning and shrinking the students having to make the cake themselves, all the while the baker in question calls pest control complaining about moths and is called crazy. The bus and the students were also stuck in the oven during baking time before bursting out of the cake. All this with Ms. Frizzle being in the auto parts store the whole time)
  12. Inside an Underwater Volcano (which should’ve fried them for getting too close to the lava)
  13. Inside an Anthill (which the students have filmed. From an adult perspective, it’s terrifying, especially the part when the ants carried off the students one by one)
  14. The Arctic (where the bus froze and two students were stranded with it on an ice flow. Students also jumped into the water covered in blubber but there’s a strong chance at least one of them should’ve caught hypothermia)
  15. Inside a Monster Movie from 1953 (which resulted in the bus being hijacked by a military general in the film as well as at least two students being caught in a spider web. Also were attacked by a giant praying mantis as well as at least one spider. Not to mention, class fell into a spider burrow)
  16. Inside a Student’s Home Bathroom (in which they were all shrunk by Ms. Frizzle’s Porta-Shrinker before being locked in by the same student’s toddler brother, no less. Toddler also destroyed the Porta-Shrinker as well. Class had to use the materials available to build structures in order to escape from a bathroom window. One student nearly fell in the toilet during the process. Meanwhile, the toddler in question was playing with the shrunken school bus after the dog dropped it from its mouth. Also, keep in mind that this student’s mother keeps a gila monster in the sandbox as well as an alligator in the bathtub. Why they don’t call child services on this family is beyond us)
  17. The Rainforest (in South America. It’s amazing that nobody caught any tropical diseases, were chased by crocodiles or piranhas in the water, or ran into kidnappers or Colombian drug lords. In fact, they were lucky just to be caught in a stampede)
  18. Inside a Chicken and an Egg (all while you entrusted her your pet rooster Giblets who later flew the coop, idiot. One student would even be stuck in the egg as it incubated at a very fast pace until it hatched)
  19. In the City Streets (with the bus as a bear and the whole class as critters, which led it being chased by the city authorities. Not only that, but Ms. Frizzle had no control of the bus since it turned into a bear and wandered off from the class who had to search all over the city to find it)
  20. Inside a Bean Plant (with her turning one of the students into that plant in question, no less. I mean she still had her human head to prove it)
  21. Inside a Model Airplane (which crashed and resulted in two of the students having to rescue Ms. Frizzle and the rest of the class)
  22. The Sound Museum (of course, parents knew about this trip ahead of time as being overnight. However, there’s reasonable evidence that Ms. Frizzle triggered a bus breakdown deliberately so the students could stay in the haunted sound museum overnight)
  23. A World Without Recycling (where the bus basically disassembled everything, including itself with a recycling ray)
  24. Inside a Pickle Jar (which Ms. Frizzle might’ve “accidentally” got the whole class stuck in. Another time some students were almost squashed by a cucumber)
  25. On a Mountaintop (in which the bus triggered and was involved in a rockslide, intentionally)
  26. Walker Lake (where the whole class panicked over the notion of a monster eating their fellow classmate. In another incident that same student was dragged to the bottom by seaweed)
  27. At a Junkyard (a trip to this place would seem normal for Ms. Frizzle. However, a junkyard is filled with all kinds of safety hazards and is a very inappropriate place for a field trip. Still, in this place, the students built a robot that eventually went rogue. Also, witnessed a space shuttle crash through a garage roof)
  28. Inside the Bus’s Engine (in an attempt to fix it due to a mechanic’s careless mistake with his peanut butter sandwich. However, the fact that it’s internal combustion would pose a safety hazard for students)
  29. A Pond (which led to a student nearly drowning twice as well as the class being chased by a brown, hungry cat)
  30. Inside a Rotted Log (where the class narrowly avoided being stomped)
  31. Her House (in an attempt to fix her doorbell on Valentine’s Day where she invited the class to her bedroom {though nothing inappropriate happened in there}. However, the bus with all but one of the students gets stuck inside a lightbulb as well as in a circuit and a battery. Now being struck by lightning is lethal enough. But we’re amazed that these kids were in an electrical circuit and returned alive. All this without Ms. Frizzle’s supervision)

As teachers, parents, and staff of the Walkerville Elementary community, we find it amazing that Ms. Frizzle’s field trips always has everyone returning alive and in one piece. However, we must understand that these field trips show that Ms. Frizzle is completely nuts and should never be around children. Among the incidents that happened on these field trips include:

  1. Being turned into various animals like bats, salmon, bees, sea creatures, mussels, reptiles, or city critters (yes, it’s all for scientific purposes, but still)
  2. Leaving the students unsupervised on multiple trips (with one of them being in outer space)
  3. Being shrunk on multiple occasions (which leaves them encountering animals several times their size)
  4. Casually referring to mortal dangers as it was nothing more than a usual safety hazard (such as looking in her insurance manual as the bus is being attacked by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. She also seemed calm or possibly rather excited while the bus was being eaten by a tuna fish as well as when the whole class was being chased by a brown, hungry cat)
  5. Being transformed as water on two occasions.
  6. Might’ve deliberately set some “accidents” in order to use a certain situation as a field trip opportunity.
  7. Allowing a student to create a thunderstorm (which understandably got out of hand as you would expect)
  8. Entering at least two students’ bodies without any informed consent, parental or otherwise (no, she didn’t molest them. She just used their bodies for field trips with that bus of hers, which might violate their privacy)
  9. Having no qualms about doing anything to her students without any parental consent, especially when it pertains to them being constantly shrunk, blasted, baked, nearly devoured, electrocuted, trampled, and other life threatening and traumatizing situations.

Nevertheless, parents who have children in Ms. Frizzle’s class are always advised to take out a living will on their behalf as well as a possible life insurance policy. Yes, we’re aware that Ms. Frizzle’s students usually survive her field trips without serious injury, but it that doesn’t mean such incidences won’t happen in the future. The last thing our school needs is a lawsuit from the parents, especially if it pertains to personal injury or wrongful death. Unsurprisingly, we tend to see Ms. Frizzle as a big liability and as you know, our school budget simply can’t afford to accommodate litigation and settlement costs, especially if they pertain to her field trips. Such financial constraints have made us increasingly nervous any time Ms. Frizzle and her students go on a field trip on that magical bus. And we all know how many politicians are happy to cut funding to education, particularly during bad economic times. We see nothing wrong with teaching children science. In fact, we strongly believe that science should be included in our education curriculum since it’s important kids learn about our natural world. It’s just that we don’t think giving students an adequate science education is worth putting them in dangerous situations like Ms. Frizzle does which we believe just goes way too far.

We also have to be aware that while Ms. Frizzle’s students may excel academically, they also run a severe risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Now there’s nothing wrong with exposing children to science but most teachers prefer that students learn through textbooks and documentaries for a reason. Ms. Frizzle, on the other hand, exposes her students to life-threatening as well as nightmare inducing situations. As far as we know, she doesn’t seem to take into account whether her teaching methods jeopardize her students’ safety or scar them for life. And it’s no surprise that many of her former students have sought intensive psychotherapy. Some of have even attracted academic interest from plenty of experts as well when it comes to assessing the potential psychological damage. The bespectacled red haired boy in Ms. Frizzle’s current class will certainly make a fascinating addition to that bunch after he’s done with her.

Thus, as the faculty, staff, and parents of Walkerville Elementary, we are absolutely convinced that despite her effectiveness, Ms. Frizzle is significantly unfit to teach at this school. Her disrespect for school policies, dangerous teaching methods, casual irresponsibility toward her students, and questionable sanity have made a huge liability for the school that we strongly urge her dismissal from Walkerville Elementary School immediately. She may have a loveable personality and sound academic credentials but she’s literally insane that no sane parent would want their kids anywhere near her. We know such measure might hurt Walkerville Elementary School academically as well as be unpopular among the students. But we insist that this school can’t deal with the unfortunate implications of keeping her here, especially when it pertains to putting students’ well-being at a significant risk in the name of education. She simply can’t be trusted with children and the records show this. If not, then the faculty and staff may have no choice but to go on strike as some parents might consider sending their kids elsewhere. Therefore, Mr. Ruhle, we strongly advocate that you get rid of this woman before she causes any further damage.

Sincerely,

The Walkerville Elementary School Parent Teacher Association

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Never Judge a Book By Its Cover- Well, Most of the Time (Fourth Edition)

Since it’s summer, it’s not uncommon for children and teenagers to undergo a summer reading program at their local library. Of course, as you’ve know by the title of this post, this isn’t one in where I’d give recommendations. In fact, this is a fourth edition post on bad book covers instead. Now when a book’s published, you’d think that some people would come up with a suitable cover design to sell copies. But this isn’t always the case. As with the bad covers of classic books, you’d have to wonder whether the designer ever read the books at all. I mean they should. Still, seeing such an inappropriate cover on some classic novel might lead to you having to explain that Thomas Hardy’s Wessex Tales has absolutely nothing to do with Slash from Guns n’ Roses. Seriously, this guy died before Slash was even born. Then there are covers that feature the wrong location than the book titles clearly imply as well as ones that depict it’s from an entirely different genre. For instance, there’s a cover for Cranford that implies it’s about some type of sci-fi world when it’s really an English 19th century novel about two spinsters. And there’s a company that issues classic novels with paintings of nude women on the cover, even on titles like Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. Nevertheless, without further adieu, here is another edition of book covers you can hardly believe exist. Some stuff on this post might not be safe for work.

  1. You Let Some Girl Beat You? by Ann Meyers Drysdale with John Ravenna
I hate to ask this question but isn't the title a bit sexist? I don't want to sound rude but the idea of being beaten by a girl doesn't seem to have great connotations. To put it mildly.

I hate to ask this question but isn’t the title a bit sexist? I don’t want to sound rude but the idea of being beaten by a girl doesn’t seem to have great connotations. To put it mildly.

About a female basketball player. Why this is the title I have no idea.

2. Why Do Men Have Nipples?: Hundreds of Questions You’d Only Ask a Doctor After Your Third Martini by Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg M.D.

What's even funnier is how this is listed as a #1 New York Times bestseller. Now this makes me wonder what kind of people would be interested in this book. Then again, as to why men have nipples is a rather interesting question.

What’s even funnier is how this is listed as a #1 New York Times bestseller. Now this makes me wonder what kind of people would be interested in this book. Then again, as to why men have nipples is a rather interesting question.

Hmmm…..I guess this title indicates that this book will be full of rather interesting medical questions by drunks.

3. 50 Ways to Use Feminine Hygiene Products in a Manly Manner (for the Self-Assured Male) by B. Koz

Even funnier is how you see a guy hunting with his dog on the cover. Probably a way for the designer to show readers that this it's a book for manly men. But it begs the question on how you can use a tampon for duck hunting.

Even funnier is how you see a guy hunting with his dog on the cover. Probably a way for the designer to show readers that this it’s a book for manly men. But it begs the question on how you can use a tampon for duck hunting.

Because tampons, sanitary napkins, and menstrual cups don’t just have to be for women anymore.\

4. The Bible Cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Ancient Truths, Natural Remedies, and the Latest Findings for Your Health Today

Now how does the Bible have a cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome? I'm not sure if it even does. If it did, I'm sure it wouldn't be pleasant.  Besides, I'd rather not trust biblical medicine, for obvious reasons.

Now how does the Bible have a cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome? I’m not sure if it even does. If it did, I’m sure it wouldn’t be pleasant. Besides, I’d rather not trust biblical medicine, for obvious reasons.

Yes, treat your irritable bowel syndrome the way they did in biblical times.

5. In Praise of the Stepmother by Mario Vargas Llosa

Now it's all right to like your stepmother. And it's perfectly fine to find her attractive. But it's not okay to make out with her, touch her boobs, or have anything other than a platonic relationship with her. Seriously, who thought this image would make a great cover? That's insane!

Now it’s all right to like your stepmother. And it’s perfectly fine to find her attractive. But it’s not okay to make out with her, touch her boobs, or have anything other than a platonic relationship with her. Seriously, who thought this image would make a great cover? That’s insane!

Okay, I’m sure that’s not the way to have a relationship with your stepmother.

6. Green Light for Death by Frank Kane

Then again, people did smoke a lot in those days. Perhaps, they couldn't see the naked woman from the cloud of smoke. Or the guy with the gun. Still, not sure if cigarettes create that much smoke at any given time. Must've been a party.

Then again, people did smoke a lot in those days. Perhaps, they couldn’t see the naked woman from the cloud of smoke. Or the guy with the gun. Still, not sure if cigarettes create that much smoke at any given time. Must’ve been a party.

For some reason only the guy with the gun is paying attention to the naked lady.

7. Twilight of Briareus by Richard Cowper

I'm getting the impression that a lot of these sci-fi covers just don't make sense. Maybe it's just too many cover designers on acid. But I can't be sure.

I’m getting the impression that a lot of these sci-fi covers just don’t make sense. Maybe it’s just too many cover designers on acid. But I can’t be sure.

Man, I didn’t expect a cover with a giant perplexed space baby. Wonder where that came from.

8. The Moment of Truth by Maggie Price

She may want to save sex for marriage. But that doesn't mean that she won't reach into a guy's pants and feel around for his junk first. Yeah, this cover has very bad photo placement. I mean it suggests something more inappropriate than it's supposed to convey.

She may want to save sex for marriage. But that doesn’t mean that she won’t reach into a guy’s pants and feel around for his junk first. Yeah, this cover has very bad photo placement. I mean it suggests something more inappropriate than it’s supposed to convey.

And it seems that this woman has her hand in a guy’s pants.

9. Trixie Belden #1: The Secret of the Manison

Now I'm sure Trixie's buddy isn't trying to get into her pants but it sure looks like it. Then again, they might be experimenting with their sexuality. Yes, I'm sure people suspecting lesbianism will have fun with this.

Now I’m sure Trixie’s buddy isn’t trying to get into her pants but it sure looks like it. Then again, they might be experimenting with their sexuality. Yes, I’m sure people suspecting lesbianism will have fun with this.

And it seems that Trixie’s best friend has some secret of her own that she wouldn’t want Trixie to know. Their relationship is rather complicated.

10. The Ninety Trillion Fausts by Jack L. Chalker

Now I know this is a sci-fi book but still. Goethe manage to write a story with just one Faust in it. Why would anyone want to write with 90 trillion is beyond me.

Now I know this is a sci-fi book but still. Goethe manage to write a story with just one Faust in it. Why would anyone want to write with 90 trillion is beyond me.

Because One Big Space Devil wouldn’t work so well.

11. The Big Bernie Madoff Coloring and Activity Book by Jeff Pollack and Lane Steinberg and illustrated by Maria Villanueva

Now this is just crazy since we all know what Bernie Madoff did basically put him in jail for the rest of his life. I mean it was pretty horrible. Still, hope the kiddies enjoy activities like Cooking the Books, Pyramid Scheme, Hush Money, Take the Money and Run, and more. Seriously, this is a real book from Amazon.

Now this is just crazy since we all know what Bernie Madoff did basically put him in jail for the rest of his life. I mean it was pretty horrible. Still, hope the kiddies enjoy activities like Cooking the Books, Pyramid Scheme, Hush Money, Take the Money and Run, and more. Seriously, this is a real book from Amazon.

Now young children can enjoy how set up their own little Ponzi schemes on Wall Street from America’s #1 financial sociopath.

12. National Security Space Strategy Considerations by Rick Larned, Cathy Swan Ph.D., and Peter Swan Ph.D.

Now this is pretty bad photoshop. Not sure if having patrol cars in outer space will do the trick. But, oh well, makes a funny cover image anyway. Also makes the book hard to take seriously despite it being written by people who seem to know their stuff.

Now this is pretty bad photoshop. Not sure if having patrol cars in outer space will do the trick. But, oh well, makes a funny cover image anyway. Also makes the book hard to take seriously despite it being written by people who seem to know their stuff.

Would’ve been one of those boring documents that never seen the light of day, except for the police car with rocket blasters orbiting the earth.

13. Meanwhile Back at the Morgue by Mike Avallone

Hate to break it to you, but I'm sure the cover has the brunette on the bearskin rug looking very much alive. Then again, I'm not sure if I'd trust her either. She might be the killer for all we know.

Hate to break it to you, but I’m sure the cover has the brunette on the bearskin rug looking very much alive. Then again, I’m not sure if I’d trust her either. She might be the killer for all we know.

Can’t tell whether this is a pulp mystery or a sleazy romance novel.

14. Bumsider by C.C.MacApp

Now that's probably one of the most evil equines I've ever see. Besides, who the hell would want to title their book Bumsider? Seriously, seems like a sci-fi book taking place inside somebody's large intestine.

Now that’s probably one of the most evil equines I’ve ever see. Besides, who the hell would want to title their book Bumsider? Seriously, seems like a sci-fi book taking place inside somebody’s large intestine.

Featuring some clawing, bipedal horses if I were to see on the cover.

15. Moorcock: The Blood Red Game

Now other than the tunnel of red ghosts on the cover, I have to feel bad for the shirtless afroed Moorcock in this book.  Seems like the kind of guy who was bullied a lot in school. Yeah, that name really doesn't help him, save maybe in porn.

Now other than the tunnel of red ghosts on the cover, I have to feel bad for the shirtless afroed Moorcock in this book. Seems like the kind of guy who was bullied a lot in school. Yeah, that name really doesn’t help him, save maybe in porn.

I wonder what kind of mother would think of her teenage kid reading a book with that title which has nothing to do with porn.

16. The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkein

And it seems that Gollum keeps waking up on the wrong side of the bed. Boy, he sure looks like hell on this cover. Still, I wonder if Bilbo Baggins should get a membership for the Ye Olde Shire Gym when he comes home.

And it seems that Gollum keeps waking up on the wrong side of the bed. Boy, he sure looks like hell on this cover. Still, I wonder if Bilbo Baggins should get a membership for the Ye Olde Shire Gym when he comes home.

Seems like Bilbo Baggins really needs to lay off the second breakfast Egg McMuffins these days. This journey might give him the work out he needs to stave off that Type II Diabetes.

17. Wizard of Storms by Dave Van Arnam

Doesn't help that the cover features two naked guys trying to catch the wizard guy's balls. Wait a minute, did I just say that? Please, I don't want to know why.

Doesn’t help that the cover features two naked guys trying to catch the wizard guy’s balls. Wait a minute, did I just say that? Please, I don’t want to know why.

I haven’t seen such homoerotic wizardry since J.K. Rowling’s Dumbledore’s Closet.

18. The Muffin Muncher by Stephen Cosgrove and illustrated by Robin James

Unfortunately, a muffin muncher can also mean something quite a bit different from what this book implies. Let's just say I can't talk about what Urban Dictionary's definition of a muffin muncher. Except that it has absolutely nothing to do with muffins. Probably is subject to as much misinterpretation as Puff the Magic Dragon.

Unfortunately, a muffin muncher can also mean something quite a bit different from what this book implies. Let’s just say I can’t talk about what Urban Dictionary’s definition of a muffin muncher. Except that it has absolutely nothing to do with muffins. Probably is subject to as much misinterpretation as Puff the Magic Dragon.

Just another children’s book about some innocent dragon who likes muffins, right?

19. The Magical Scarecrows: A Chanukah Guessing Games and Colouring Book by Auntie Lynn Santer

Now this looks like something you'd put on a greeting card commemorating a brisk. Also, what the hell do magical scarecrows have to do with Chanukah? Then again, I'm not a Jew so I'd probably not understand these things. But when I hear about magical scarecrows, I'm more likely to think about the Wizard of Oz than anything pertaining to Judaism.

Now this looks like something you’d put on a greeting card commemorating a brisk. Also, what the hell do magical scarecrows have to do with Chanukah? Then again, I’m not a Jew so I’d probably not understand these things. But when I hear about magical scarecrows, I’m more likely to think about the Wizard of Oz than anything pertaining to Judaism.

Love to thank the Lord for a moment to give thanks that bad religious book covers aren’t just limited to Christianity.

20. Perry Rhodan der Erbe des UniversumsDie Mikro-Festung (AKA The Micro-Fortress) by K.H. Scheer and Clark Dalton

Now this is part of a famous German sci-fi series from the 1960s which has sold over a billion copies. It's the most successful sci-fi book series ever written. However, you'd think a series like this would have a better cover design. Looks like that rocket ship is has launched from Perry's pants.

Now this is part of a famous German sci-fi series from the 1960s which has sold over a billion copies. It’s the most successful sci-fi book series ever written. However, you’d think a series like this would have a better cover design. Looks like that rocket ship is has launched from Perry’s pants.

Is is just me or does it seem that there’s a rocket launching from some astronaut’s ass?

21. Godsfire by Cynthia Felice

Of course, you have to wonder about people who think that a sci-fi story set on a cat people planet could ever be taken seriously. Also, I heard their Almighty Cat God is Fluffers.

Of course, you have to wonder about people who think that a sci-fi story set on a cat people planet could ever be taken seriously. Also, I heard their Almighty Cat God is Fluffers.

Guess this sci-fi book draws inspiration from Star Wars and Cats.

22. A Serbian 8th Grade Biology Textbook

I'd especially love to see the chapter on human reproductive systems. It would be quite disappointing to find that this book says nothing about the nature of chronic menstrual cramps in African American men.     Also, I'm sure the baby on this cover is actually a child they kidnapped because of her fertility problems and his criminal record. Seriously, if you saw the movie, you'd know this.

I’d especially love to see the chapter on human reproductive systems. It would be quite disappointing to find that this book says nothing about the nature of chronic menstrual cramps in African American men. Also, I’m sure the baby on this cover is actually a child they kidnapped from some rich guy because of her fertility problems and his criminal record. Seriously, if you saw Raising Arizona, you’d know this.

Little did the Coen Brothers know that their 1980s comedy featuring child abduction, apocalyptic bikers, and Nicholas Cage would be pictured on a bio text book for 13 year olds.

23. Peggy’s Sexcess by Dan Brook

I guess that parent teacher conferences will be getting a whole lot awkward from now on. Yeah, I'm sure a skin tight bodysuit isn't allowed in the school dress code. Especially ones that expose the nipples.

I guess that parent teacher conferences will be getting a whole lot awkward from now on. Yeah, I’m sure a skin tight bodysuit isn’t allowed in the school dress code. Especially ones that expose the nipples.

“Don’t be shy, Peggy. This is your new mommy. We’re going to have so much fun together!”

24. Swords in the Mist by Fritz Leiber

I guess someone's going to be sushi tonight, and I'm sure it's not the octopus. Yeah, can't tell whether it's one of the lamest things I've seen or the coolest. And I guess there are the scantily clad purple and green girls in the background.

I guess someone’s going to be sushi tonight, and I’m sure it’s not the octopus. Yeah, can’t tell whether it’s one of the lamest things I’ve seen or the coolest. And I guess there are the scantily clad purple and green girls in the background.

Our muscular hero with a toga wedgie might be one of the best warriors of the galaxy, but can he get past the dreaded sword fighting octopus?

25. The Stray Shopping Cars of Eastern North America: A Guide to Field Identification by Julian Montague

In the book, the author makes an elaborate system pertaining to abandoned shopping carts. From Amazon:

In the book, the author makes an elaborate system pertaining to abandoned shopping carts. From Amazon: “In The Stray Shopping Carts of Eastern North America author Julian Montague has created an elaborate classification system of abandoned shopping carts, accompanied by photographic documentation of actual stray cart sightings. These sightings include bucolically littered locations such as the Niagara River Gorge (where many a cart has been pushed to its untimely death) and mundane settings that look suspiciously like a suburb near you. “

A must have for the homeless at bookstores everywhere.

26. Political Satire of the Whore of Babylon Biblical Revelation by R. Archer

Now I get that Hillary may not be well liked among this book's target audience. But come on, to call her the Whore of Babylon is kind of exaggerating. And I'm sure she doesn't have evil red eyes. Besides, I highly doubt that the Whore of Babylon would ever put up with spending her days in a pantsuit.

Now I get that Hillary may not be well liked among this book’s target audience. But come on, to call her the Whore of Babylon is kind of exaggerating. And I’m sure she doesn’t have evil red eyes. Besides, I highly doubt that the Whore of Babylon would ever put up with spending her days in a pantsuit.

Seems like somebody really doesn’t like Hillary Clinton.

27. The Rifleman

Now The Rifleman was a western TV show pertaining to a father and son in the 1950s. However, though I'm sure this book's for kids, the cover image suggests otherwise.

Now The Rifleman was a western TV show pertaining to a father and son in the 1950s. However, though I’m sure this book’s for kids, the cover image suggests otherwise.

I think the designers didn’t think about the implications involving the log’s proximity to the man’s crotch.

28. Child of Flame by Kate Elliot

Then again, I'm sure his red mane gives the princess something to hold onto during the ride. However, I'm sure the destination won't be so pleasant from what I can tell by the guy's facial expressions.

Then again, I’m sure his red mane gives the princess something to hold onto during the ride. However, I’m sure the destination won’t be so pleasant from what I can tell by the guy’s facial expressions.

Have no idea why the griffin in this cover has a demonic human head resembling a rock musician from the 1980s.

29. A Feast Unknown by Philip Jose Farmer

Since it's an

Since it’s an “adults only” book, you can speculate this is about a 1980s bodybuilder transported to some wilderness where he has only his rifle to survive. Still, the guy’s proportions are terrible since he seems to have no hips.

Let’s just say that I’m sure this guy is trying to compensate for something. Or he’s just that manly to go out hunting so scantily.

30. Surfing Samurai Robots by Mel Gilden

Now this just looks ridiculous. Also, I wonder what that thing is in a green coat and jeans. Doesn't seem to be in place here. Not to mention, the robot duck is quite adorable.

Now this just looks ridiculous. Also, I wonder what that thing is in a green coat and jeans. Doesn’t seem to be in place here. Not to mention, the robot duck is quite adorable.

Seems like that woman is very turned on by the muscle bound samurai robot in a speedo.

31. Liberace: Your Personal Fashion Consultant by Michael and Karen Feder

Now who in their right mind would want to wear that outfit? Might be something that Liberace would wear. But everyone else? Hell, no! I'm sure any normal guy wearing this would be thrown out of every bar in town, save the place they serve the gays. Seriously, this must be a joke.

Now who in their right mind would want to wear that outfit? Might be something that Liberace would wear. But everyone else? Hell, no! I’m sure any normal guy wearing this would be thrown out of every bar in town, save the place they serve the gays. Seriously, this must be a joke.

Oh, no, they can’t be serious! Why would anyone want Liberace as their personal fashion consultant?

32. The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

What's even worse is that this book's been published with photos of Anne Frank for decades. Why a designer in South Korea thought replacing her with a slutty blond, I have no idea. Seriously, there's no excuse for having a cover like this.

What’s even worse is that this book’s been published with photos of Anne Frank for decades. Why a designer in South Korea thought replacing her with a slutty blond, I have no idea. Seriously, there’s no excuse for having a cover like this.

Jesus Christ! Anne Frank was a Jewish teenage girl during the Holocaust! She died in a concentration camp for God’s sake! Not some skanky blonde call girl from LA!

33. Ma! There’s Nothing to Do Here! by Barbara Park and illustrated by Vivianna Garofoli

Yes, I know childbirth and pregnancy can be disgusting. But still, I'm sure this woman should opt for a c-section since the baby has such an over-sized head. Also, maybe it's best to leave the childbirth out of kiddie books. Just for the sake of not having covers like this.

Yes, I know childbirth and pregnancy can be disgusting. But still, I’m sure this woman should opt for a c-section since the baby has such an over-sized head. Also, maybe it’s best to leave the childbirth out of kiddie books. Just for the sake of not having covers like this.

Let’s just say that womb illustration gives me the creeps.

34. Compensating for Something by Ana Leigh

Wouldn't be surprised if this book pertained to some Brokeback Mountain type romance. Yet, I'm sure the guy won't disrobe on his wedding night due to possessing a tiny shaft.

Wouldn’t be surprised if this book pertained to some Brokeback Mountain type romance. Yet, I’m sure the guy won’t disrobe on his wedding night due to possessing a tiny shaft.

Guess this is about a cowboy’s struggle with his insecure masculinity.

35. The Haunted Vagina by Carlton Mellick III

I'm sure this girl's vagina isn't really haunted. Might seem that way because she's a demon. But as the skeletons can tell you, there were plenty of guys who just didn't listen.

I’m sure this girl’s vagina isn’t really haunted. Might seem that way because she’s a demon. But as the skeletons can tell you, there were plenty of guys who just didn’t listen.

Of course, the horns on her ears should’ve been a warning that she was bad news.

36. Jimmy’s Lawn Service by Tory Napoli

Seems like Jimmy will have a lot of explaining to do for being quite a busy boy. Hope he doesn't get into much trouble screwing every woman in town. Because no man wants to deal with child support, jealous husbands, paternity suits, possibly murder, and more. So perhaps guys should just keep it in their pants or use protection.

Seems like Jimmy will have a lot of explaining to do for being quite a busy boy. Hope he doesn’t get into much trouble screwing every woman in town. Because no man wants to deal with child support, jealous husbands, paternity suits, possibly murder, and more. So perhaps guys should just keep it in their pants or use protection.

Guess landscaping isn’t Jimmy’s only service in this case. Hope he’s at least 18.

37. The Feminists by Parley J. Cooper

Man, seems like someone really doesn't like feminism according to the cover. Of course, he probably has no idea of what feminism is and thinks they hate men, instead of the structural patriarchal sexism that they have to put up with every day of their lives. Seems the author doesn't notice this. And I'm sure he really hates women as you see on the cover.

Man, seems like someone really doesn’t like feminism according to the cover. Of course, he probably has no idea of what feminism is and thinks they hate men, instead of the structural patriarchal sexism that they have to put up with every day of their lives. Seems the author doesn’t notice this. And I’m sure he really hates women as you see on the cover.

Guess this is a rather popular book for misogynistic trolls on Reddit, Talk Radio fans, and men’s rights activists.

38. The Sheik by E.M. Hull

Actually I've seen the movie which is about a supposedly Arab sheik who kidnaps and nearly rapes a white woman in Northern Africa. But they fall in love. Guaranteed to anger Muslims and feminists alike. Well, if it weren't for the fact that the movie hadn't aged bad enough to be an unintentional comedy (it was made in the 1920s).  Also, he's actually English and Spanish, which doesn't seem believable in the least bit.

Actually I’ve seen the movie which is about a supposedly Arab sheik who kidnaps and nearly rapes a white woman in Northern Africa. But they fall in love. Guaranteed to anger Muslims and feminists alike. Well, if it weren’t for the fact that the movie hadn’t aged bad enough to be an unintentional comedy (it was made in the 1920s). Also, he’s actually English and Spanish, which doesn’t seem believable in the least bit.

A romance between a rich Arab guy and a white woman who can fit in his hand.

39. Moosed-Up by Tiffinie Helmer

Actually it would be better if they actually kill the moose, stuffed its head, and then used his antlers as a clothes rack. Because moose aren't very nice animals and kill more people than bears.

Actually it would be better if they actually kill the moose, stuffed its head, and then used his antlers as a clothes rack. Because moose aren’t very nice animals and kill more people than bears.

I’m sure the bull moose would be ideally suited for a clothes rack. And by the clothes, I guess it’s a romance novel.

40. Changing Planes by Ursula K. Le Guin

Naked woman rising from a corn husk in the morning? Now that's messed up. Seriously, I've heard of corns but this is ridiculous. Also bad photoshop.

Naked woman rising from a corn husk in the morning? Now that’s messed up. Seriously, I’ve heard of corns but this is ridiculous. Also bad photoshop.

Seems like at least one of the Children of the Corn is all grown up.

41. The Game of Love by Jean Rossetta

Also, I'm not sure if

Also, I’m not sure if “Ho Ho,” is a great name for a game show in a romance novel. Besides, we all know that she’s going to end up on the Goodyear Blimp with the Michelin Tire Man.

It was said that her hair was molded from the finest tire rubber, no doubt.

42. Duck Dy-Nasty: Nasty Gays with Big Guns by Sky Eagleday

Of course, this cover image is just ridiculous. Besides, pointing a gun at a rubber duck? I'm sure it'll traumatize little kids. But adults will find such an image too hilarious to take this book seriously.

Of course, this cover image is just ridiculous. Besides, pointing a gun at a rubber duck? I’m sure it’ll traumatize little kids. But adults will find such an image too hilarious to take this book seriously.

Man, seems Rubber Ducky will soon be off to the great bathtub in the sky. Ernie must be horrified.

43. Santa Claus Lays the Virgin by Rachel Jakes

Oooh, boy, looks like Santa belongs on the naughty list as of this Christmas. Yeah, screwing scantily clad teenage girls can do that for you. Seriously, what the hell is wrong with Chris Kringle these days?

Oooh, boy, looks like Santa belongs on the naughty list as of this Christmas. Yeah, screwing scantily clad teenage girls can do that for you. Seriously, what the hell is wrong with Chris Kringle these days?

Seems like Santa is a dirty old man and I’m sure that Mrs. Claus will at least have him sleep on the couch after this.

44. A Gronking to Remember by Lacey Noonan

This book was actually subject to a lawsuit by an Ohio couple alleging the author had used their engagement photo without their permission. I'm surprised that it wasn't sued by the New England Patriots. It also has a sequel called Chad Goes Deep in the Neutral Zone.

This book was actually subject to a lawsuit by an Ohio couple alleging the author had used their engagement photo without their permission. I’m surprised that it wasn’t sued by the New England Patriots. It also has a sequel called Chad Goes Deep in the Neutral Zone.

“It was a passion that could not be spiked,” as well as fumbled, snatched, or intercepted.

45. Crystal Cabbage: Meth Whore by E. L. Vyse

I'm sure this author is really aiming for fans of Breaking Bad. Still, I can understand the image. Because featuring a real meth whore on the cover wouldn't be a sure sell. Then again, she could've used Gollum who's a pretty close approximation.

I’m sure this author is really aiming for fans of Breaking Bad. Still, I can understand the image. Because featuring a real meth whore on the cover wouldn’t be a sure sell. Then again, she could’ve used Gollum who’s a pretty close approximation.

I’m sure if she was a real meth whore, she’d look way less attractive than that. And I bet her teeth are better looking, too.

46. How to Catch Crabs by Demelza Carlton

Let's hope the crab catching these people do doesn't lead to them itching and scratching their nether regions afterwards. Then again, if one of them has crabs, then they should probably see a doctor and keep it in their pants.

Let’s hope the crab catching these people do doesn’t lead to them itching and scratching their nether regions afterwards. Then again, if one of them has crabs, then they should probably see a doctor and keep it in their pants.

Actually I’d rather learn how not to catch crabs, thank you very much.

47. Dating for Under a Dollar: 301 Ideas compiled by Blair Tolman

Sure it might be handy during tough economic times. But would you really want to be seen buying it is the question. Also known as

Sure it might be handy during tough economic times. But would you really want to be seen buying it is the question. Not to mention, I’m not sure how they came up with 301 dating ideas under a buck. Just seems impossible at a time when a typical McDonald’s meal costs more. Also known as “301 First Dates.” And not with the same person.

I’m sure some of these will have to be adjusted for inflation.

48. Taken by the Toaster by Dick Thumper

If I saw my boyfriend in bed with a toaster, I wouldn't be accusing him of cheating. Actually, I'd think he's losing his mind and should get his head examined. Seriously, a love story between a man and his toaster, why?

If I saw my boyfriend in bed with a toaster, I wouldn’t be accusing him of cheating. Actually, I’d think he’s losing his mind and should get his head examined. Seriously, a love story between a man and his toaster, why?

Seems like this is a little too attached to his kitchen appliances.

49. A Pagan’s Nightmare by Ray Blackston

But that doesn't mean embracing Christianity ha s prevented Jaws from eating people, though. He still finds their flesh too tempting for his own good.

But that doesn’t mean embracing Christianity ha s prevented Jaws from eating people, though. He still finds their flesh too tempting for his own good.

Guess our favorite great white has embraced the teachings of Jesus Christ by the looks of it.

50. True Romance by Beth Kincaid

Now I'm sure this is supposed to be geared to young girls and Katie has probably has no fantasies about banging horses whatsoever. Still, the title and tagline don't help matters. And might suggest that this book pertains to pre-teen girls and bestiality.

Now I’m sure this is supposed to be geared to young girls and Katie has probably has no fantasies about banging horses whatsoever. Still, the title and tagline don’t help matters. And might suggest that this book pertains to pre-teen girls and bestiality.

“Katie’s fallen in love- with a horse, of course!” Seriously, why go with that tagline?

51. What a Body! by Alan Green

From the cover:

From the cover: “Murder shouldn’t be fun, but Sandra was luscious enough to eat, and Hugo’s ideas about what to do with her were rather different.” Okay, maybe she should probably dump him and run to the nearest police station. It’s probably the sanest thing to do.

Also known as Yes, He’s Just That Into You But in a Very, Very Bad Way.

52. A Solitary Man by Beverly Bird

Man:

Man: “Oh, sweetheart, I want to make ravishing love to you under the full moon. I need you. I want you. I love you. You set my soul on fire.”
Woman: “Not tonight. Not ever. And if you don’t leave now, I shall file for a restraining order against you so I’ll never have to see you again.”

And will very much remain so according to the cover.

53. Randy Bamboo in Chicken City by RC Beaird and illustrated by Amy Koch Johnston

Yeah, this is children's book with one of the dirtiest titles I've ever read. I'm sure perverted parents are bound to be disappointed. Also, Chicken City kind of looks segregated. Just a thought.

Yeah, this is children’s book with one of the dirtiest titles I’ve ever read. I’m sure perverted parents are bound to be disappointed. Also, Chicken City kind of looks segregated. Just a thought.

From Bad Book Covers: “Try to come up with a kids’ book title that sounds more like a euphemism for a Thai sex tour. You cannot.”

54. Always Ask a Man: the Key to Femininity by Arlene Dahl

And by

And by “femininity” she probably means “indentured servitude.” I may hate burning books, but I’ll make this one an exception. Why should I ask a men how to be feminine, good God.

Worst advice about being a woman ever.

55. I Saw Him First by Marjorie Sharmat

Looks like these two girls are fighting over a robot who has absolutely no fashion sense and seems to like Hostess cupcakes. Also, he might be blind. Then again, maybe it's a teenage

Looks like these two girls are fighting over a robot who has absolutely no fashion sense and seems to like Hostess cupcakes. Also, he might be blind. Then again, maybe it’s a teenage “Weekend at Bernie’s” situation which might be quite terrifying.

From how I see it, the guy seems to have such a total lack of personality that he’s not even worth the attention.

56. The Lady Was a Man by Mark Shane

I have to admit, if I saw a man in women's clothes, I'd probably know. It's usually not that hard to figure out gender. Nevertheless, this guy might have some issues with his sexuality after that moment.

I have to admit, if I saw a man in women’s clothes, I’d probably know. It’s usually not that hard to figure out gender. Nevertheless, this guy might have some issues with his sexuality after that moment. Also, the abstract suggests date rape, which I think is even more disturbing. I meaning knocking out someone to disrobe is certainly a prelude to it. Guy must have serious problems.

Guess he’s never heard of “Lola” or The Crying Game.

57. Risky Dishes for Rescue Dogs by Howie “Homeboy” MacScruff

And I'm sure dogs shouldn't be eating some of that food on the table. Particularly the sundae with chocolate sauce. To a dog, that's a very lethal dessert.

And I’m sure dogs shouldn’t be eating some of that food on the table. Particularly the sundae with chocolate sauce. To a dog, that’s a very lethal dessert.

He didn’t choose the pound life. Pound life chose him.

58. Eminent Victorians by Lytton Strachey

Even if you haven't read this book, you should know that a book about famous people in the Victorian age shouldn't have a Viking on it. Better go with a picture of Charles Dickens, not Eric the Red. Seems like the cover designer knows nothing about history. Or just thinks a Viking on the cover looks cool.

Even if you haven’t read this book, you should know that a book about famous people in the Victorian age shouldn’t have a Viking on it. Better go with a picture of Charles Dickens, not Eric the Red. Seems like the cover designer knows nothing about history. Or just thinks a Viking on the cover looks cool.

Cover seems to give the impression that the Victorian Era took place in the 9th century, not the 19th.

59. Life of Chopin by Franz Lizst

For God's sake, Frederic Chopin was a French-Polish pianist who had a 9 year love affair with George Sand. Also he lived during the 19th century Romantic Era and died young. He was never a guitar wielding folksinger from the 1960s who wore Levis. Did these people even do their research?

For God’s sake, Frederic Chopin was a French-Polish pianist who had a 9 year love affair with George Sand. Also he lived during the 19th century Romantic Era and died young. He was never a guitar wielding folksinger from the 1960s who wore Levis. Did these people even do their research?

Seems more appropriate for a Johnny Cash biography to me.

60. Norwegian Life by Ethlyn T. Clough

For those who think that Norway would make a great tropical vacation spot this summer, you must be sorely mistaken. Seriously, that looks more like the Bahamas than Norway. Besides, part of Norway is in the Arctic circle not on the Equator.

For those who think that Norway would make a great tropical vacation spot this summer, you must be sorely mistaken. Seriously, that looks more like the Bahamas than Norway. Besides, part of Norway is in the Arctic circle not on the Equator. Someone really knows nothing about geography.

For God’s sake, that doesn’t look the least like a place with terrible winters. And I’m sure they don’t have palm trees any more than they have parrots.

Never Judge a Book By Its Cover- Well, Most of the Time (Third Edition)

Since I did my two posts on book covers, I could never imagine they would yield me 3,322 views and 266 views respectively. Whether it be books with strange titles and inappropriate cover images or what not, some of the strangest stuff out there somehow gets published. Of course, with some of these covers, you have to wonder whether it’s coming from a vanity publisher that takes anything for a fee, is self-published, or what the hell are these publishers thinking. And if they’re classics, well, when you take a peek at some noticeably inappropriate cover designs, you might want to scratch your head wondering whether they actually read the book or know what the whole story is all about. Then there are some books out there with cover images that might tell you to stay the hell away from the book if your life depends on it. I mean a book suggesting a romance between a woman and a horse may incite readers for the wrong reasons since the concept is just so wrong. So without further adieu, here are some more questionable book cover choices for your reading pleasure. Seriously, you have to see these.

1. Stand Your Ground: The Biblical Foundation for Self-Defense by Steve Jones

Because no old lady with sunglasses should ever leave her home without her Holy Bible and handgun. Sure there's the thing with

Because no old lady with sunglasses should ever leave her home without her Holy Bible and handgun. Sure there’s the thing with “turn the other cheek” but for God’s sake, this is America, goddammit!

Includes a forward by George Zimmerman.

2. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow by D. T. Hobbs

If it wasn't for the title, you wouldn't think it had anything Christian about it. Seriously, when you see pictures of beaches, pools, and sea front stores, do you think of Jesus? No, you think about going on vacation.

If it wasn’t for the title, you wouldn’t think it had anything Christian about it. Seriously, when you see pictures of beaches, pools, and sea front stores, do you think of Jesus? No, you think about going on vacation.

Man, this Christian devotional sure has a great cover image of pools and beach fronts.

3. Melanie’s Marvelous Measles by Stephanie Messenger

And I thought a children's book promoting open carry was bad. This is just seriously fucking insane! I mean there's nothing awesome getting measles whatsoever! For the love of God, vaccinate your kids! I mean if you're so worried about your kid having Autism that you're willing to expose them to potentially fatal childhood diseases, there's just something fucking wrong with you. I'm sorry, but I'd rather have an Autistic child than a dead child. Seriously, Autism isn't nearly as bad as having measles.

And I thought a children’s book promoting open carry was bad. This is just seriously fucking insane! I mean there’s nothing awesome getting measles whatsoever! For the love of God, vaccinate your kids! I mean if you’re so worried about your kid having Autism that you’re willing to expose them to potentially fatal childhood diseases, there’s just something fucking wrong with you! I’m sorry, but I’d rather have an Autistic child than a dead child. Seriously, Autism isn’t nearly as bad as having measles.

Or the kind of children’s book for the anti-vaxxer parent to tell their kids, “Enjoy getting measles, kiddos, which might kill you and leave you blind. But, hey, at least you won’t get Autism, which is caused by vaccination.”

4. Demonectomy by Dennis Melton

This would've come in handy in a lot horror movies that involves demon possession. And it seems like this guy really needs it. By the way, the guy has his own website all about it.

This would’ve come in handy in a lot horror movies that involves demon possession. And it seems like this guy really needs it. By the way, the guy has his own website all about it.

Finally, book to teach you how to perform your own exorcisms.

5. But…You’re a Horse by David Bussell

Now this bestiality romance novel seems to give the notion of

Now this bestiality romance novel seems to give the notion of “horseplay” a whole new meaning. Even freakier is that the horse has human hands and might’ve had some Minotaur style conception story.

Charity’s and Sugarloaf’s forbidden love was a real hay ride that could never be tamed in the stable.

6. Herovit’s World by Barry N. Malzberg

Of course, these sci-fi covers can be pretty trippy. Still, I'm not sure whether I'm more surprised with a maneating typewriter on it or just a typewriter. Then again, it seems to come from the 1980s.

Of course, these sci-fi covers can be pretty trippy. Still, I’m not sure whether I’m more surprised with a maneating typewriter on it or just a typewriter. Then again, it seems to come from the 1980s.

Man, I had no idea that we’ll have man eating typewriters in the future.

7. My Best Meat Recipes

From that woman's face, I'd rather pass the chance of having dinner with her. Her expression reads she might have you in mind as a main course.

From that woman’s face, I’d rather pass the chance of having dinner with her. Her expression reads she might have you in mind as a main course.

Finally, a perfect companion for The Art of Fine Dining by Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

8. A Song for Lya and Other Stories by George R. R. Martin

Man, I'd hate to want to know what all the sky of mouths is all about. Must be a trippy sight even for Westeros and kind of scary, too. Maybe Game of Thrones is a step better than this, at least according to the covers.

Man, I’d hate to want to know what all the sky of mouths is all about. Must be a trippy sight even for Westeros and kind of scary, too. Maybe Game of Thrones is a step better than this, at least according to the covers.

From the author of the fantasy series that brings you great characters before killing them, here is his collection of science fiction stories from the 1980s.

9. Bounce the Balls & They Will Come by Betty Wiseman

Now while this might be the kind of inspirational story Bible Belt Christians know and love in their saccharine media stories, the title is just so hard to make me take this book seriously.

Now while this might be the kind of inspirational story Bible Belt Christians know and love in their saccharine media stories, the title is just so hard to make me take this book seriously.

Finally, a perfect Christian sports devotional for one’s basketball loving nephew who will be so disappointed after opening it.

10. Experiencing Bible Science: A Lab Book for the Young at Heart by Louise Barrett Derr

Actually my mistake. It's actually a

Actually my mistake. It’s actually a “science” activity book catered to 10-14 year olds. The fact it probably advocates creationism isn’t a surprise. As a Catholic I believe that God created the universe, world, and life over billions of years and through His great miracles of evolution by natural selection and the Big Bang. This book is pseudoscientific bullshit at best.

Basically, this seems like the kind of science lab textbooks you’d see at Bob Jones University.

11. Precious Princess Bible

Basically this company thinks that put a pink cover with sparkles on it and girls will instantly buy. Nevertheless, at least there are some great female heroes in this like Jael who got a guy drunk and drove a tent peg in his head.

Basically this company thinks that put a pink cover with sparkles on it and girls will instantly buy. Nevertheless, at least there are some great female heroes in this like Jael who got a guy drunk and drove a tent peg in his head.

Just like a regular Bible, but with the kind of cover suitable for young girls.

12. Saving Marriage by Applying Biblical Wisdom by Drs. Trevor and Edith Fraser

Seriously, having a fist is basically the last thing you want on a cover pertaining to saving your marriage. It kind of gives the idea that you advocate spousal abuse as a viable solution, which it certainly is not.

Seriously, having a fist is basically the last thing you want on a cover pertaining to saving your marriage. It kind of gives the idea that you advocate spousal abuse as a viable solution, which it certainly is not.

Uh, I’m not sure depicting a fist was a great cover choice for this one. You don’t want to get the wrong idea.

13. I Sing the Body Electric by Ray Bradbury

Man, that seems like a cross between a centaur with humans on his hands that resemble him. Now this makes me wonder if Ray Bradbury was on some psychedelic drugs when he thought this would make a great idea for a cover.

Man, that seems like a cross between a centaur with humans on his hands that resemble him. Now this makes me wonder if Ray Bradbury was on some psychedelic drugs when he thought this would make a great idea for a cover.

Don’t get me wrong, this is supposed to be a great book. However, I think Bradbury’s cover designer got a little carried away with the photoshop on this one.

14. Junkie: Confessions of an Unredeemed Addict by William Lee (William S. Burroughs)

Now this is a book by William S. Burroughs that focuses on his life as a heroin user and dealer during the 1940s. However, the cover seems like some bad shit's about to go down.

Now this is a book by William S. Burroughs that focuses on his life as a heroin user and dealer during the 1940s. However, the cover seems like some bad shit’s about to go down.

By looking at the cover, I can’t tell whether this is an intervention, drug pushing, murder, or sexual assault.

15. Bread Sculpture: The Edible Art by Ann Wiseman

Now this book has a wide range of bread sculptures in it such as the ladybugs and dinosaurs. However, there are also ones that involve naked people which are just so disturbing. And they even have pubes, yes, bread pubes. Not to mention, it gives the word

Now this book has a wide range of bread sculptures in it such as the ladybugs and dinosaurs. However, there are also ones that involve naked people which are just so disturbing. And they even have pubes, yes, bread pubes. Not to mention, it gives the word “doughnut” a whole new meaning.

For those who love erotica and hot crossed buns, this book is for you.

16. “Help Lord – the Devil Wants Me Fat!” by C. S. Lovett

As if dieting books were already bad enough when it comes to fat shaming. This book basically says that overeating and obesity are the work of Satan. And that the only way to lose weight is to stop eating for several days and spend mealtimes away from your family. Seriously.

As if dieting books were already bad enough when it comes to fat shaming. This book basically says that overeating and obesity are the work of Satan. And that the only way to lose weight is to stop eating for several days and spend mealtimes away from your family. Seriously.

Now you can trim your way to a healthy body through the Lord.

17. If the Devil Made You Do It, You Blew It! (But It Doesn’t Need to Happen Again) by Lorraine Peterson

Yes, this is a teen devotional with it's cheesy mandatory diversity photo from the 1980s. However, I suggest a picture of the temptation of Faust by Mephistopheles would be far more appropriate than this.

Yes, this is a teen devotional with it’s cheesy mandatory diversity photo from the 1980s. However, I suggest a picture of the temptation of Faust by Mephistopheles would be far more appropriate than this.

Now if you had the word, “Devil” on the cover, I’m not sure having a stock photo with happy diverse kids is an appropriate cover image.

18. Die You Doughnut Bastards by Cameron Pierce

Excerpt from Amazon. com:

Excerpt from Amazon. com: “The bacon storm is rolling in. We hear the grease and sugar beat against the roof and windows. The doughnut people are attacking. We press close together, forgetting for a moment that we hate each other.” Still, I’m sure seeing zombie doughnuts on the cover may remind some people of their horrible acid trip at Krispy Kreme.

Of course, this book might scare you out staying clear from Dunkin’ Doughnuts from now on.

19. Eight Men and a Lady by Elizabeth Sinclair

I'm sure looking at all the guys' hats on the cover you might be expecting an orgy with Snow White, the Prince, and the seven dwarfs. Please, I don't want to imagine it.

I’m sure looking at all the guys’ hats on the cover you might be expecting an orgy with Snow White, the Prince, and the seven dwarfs. Please, I don’t want to imagine it.

Seems to go on the same story line as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” but with far more sex.

20. Daggers of Darkness by Steve Jackson and Joe Livingstone

Now this looks dangerous. Doesn't help that he has a nasty weapon that could rip his eye out. But I'm not sure if the cover artist cared.

Now this looks dangerous. Doesn’t help that he has a nasty mace that could rip his eye out. But I’m not sure if the cover artist cared.

Because nothing draws in adolescent boys than a bald guy waterskiing on his sabertooth tigers with his hawk friend.

21. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Yeah, Mr. Darcy sure is dangerous all right (sarcasm). Still, Darcy's actually all right once you get to know him. Nevertheless, it's kind of funny he looks like Colin Firth in this. Yet, the real bad boy in this is actually George Wickam.

Yeah, Mr. Darcy sure is dangerous all right (sarcasm). Still, Darcy’s actually all right once you get to know him. But I’m not sure why this cover should depict him as a young Colin Firth with chest hair.  Not sure if I want to see his Fitzwilliam.

Parents, lock your daughters, for bad boy Mr. Darcy is in town!

22. King Arthur’s Knights by Henry Gilbert

Seriously, how can someone mistake a couple of Indian horsemen as King Arthur's knights. For God's sake, King Arthur is a medieval English king! He may not be real but, still. These two guys look like they're in the service of Geronimo.

Seriously, how can someone mistake a couple of Indian horsemen as King Arthur’s knights. For God’s sake, King Arthur is a medieval English king! He may not be real but, still. These two guys look like they’re in the service of Geronimo.

No, I’m sure Medieval England didn’t look like a New Mexican desert.

23. The Lost Princess of Oz by L. Frank Baum

This woman is Emily Bronte who's best known for writing Wuthering Heights during the early Victorian Era of the 19th century. She died of tuberculosis at 30 in 1848, which was 8 years before L. Frank Baum was even born. So her presence on an Oz book doesn't make any damn sense.

This woman is Charlotte Bronte who’s best known for writing Jane Eyre during the early Victorian Era of the 19th century. She died of some disease at 38 in 1855 while pregnant, which was the year before L. Frank Baum was even born. So her presence on an Oz book doesn’t make any damn sense.

For the love of God what the hell is a Bronte sister doing on an Oz book cover?

24. Saturday Morning Mind Control by Phil Phillips

Now this book is certainly for Christian audiences that says the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a cult while the Care Bears are about non Christian attitudes and beliefs. Yes, Saturday morning cartoons are brainwashing our children as we speak! That doesn't even mention that watching Casper and the Smurfs will prepare kids for the occult. Nevertheless, this book is written by a guy who really doesn't know what he's talking about.

Now this book is certainly for Christian audiences that says the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a cult while the Care Bears are about non Christian attitudes and beliefs. Yes, Saturday morning cartoons are brainwashing our children as we speak! That doesn’t even mention that watching Casper and the Smurfs will prepare kids for the occult. Nevertheless, this book is written by a guy who really doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

Remember, parents, don’t let your kids watch Saturday morning cartoons or else Raphael from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will zap them through the TV with his cosmic rays.

25. All That the Rain Promises and More…: A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms by Dave Arora

Yeah, I think this trombonist seems like he wants to poison somebody. Maybe it's the concert master for disappointing him that the his instrument doesn't get the melody part in

Yeah, I think this trombonist seems like he wants to poison somebody. Maybe it’s the concert master for disappointing him that the his instrument doesn’t get the melody part in “Seventy-Six Trombones.”

I don’t know about you but from the look at the guy’s face, I’m not sure if I want to eat that.

26. Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams by William H. Seward

Now this is a book about the 6th President of the United States who also had an illustrious political career. And it was written by William Seward who was Lincoln's Secretary of State responsible for buying Alaska. So why the hell are there moai statues on the cover? They're in South America, goddammit!

Now this is a book about the 6th President of the United States who also had an illustrious political career. And it was written by William Seward who was Lincoln’s Secretary of State responsible for buying Alaska. So why the hell are there moai statues on the cover? They’re in South America, goddammit!

Since what do the moai statues in Easter Island have anything to do with the life of John Quincy Adams?

27. Wrestling for Gay Guys by Donald Black

Okay, that looks kind of gay. Then again, after watching Foxcatcher, you wonder if wrestling is such a manly sport that the movie might have some homoerotic undertones.

Okay, that looks kind of gay. Then again, after watching Foxcatcher, you wonder if wrestling is such a manly sport that the movie might have some homoerotic undertones.

Finally a book for all the gay wrestlers out there.

28. In the Heart of Africa by Sir Samuel White Baker

Now even if you haven't read this or even heard of this book, anyone who knows the slightest bit about Africa should know that it doesn't look like the freaking Himalayas.

Now even if you haven’t read this or even heard of this book, anyone who knows the slightest bit about Africa should know that it doesn’t look like the freaking Himalayas.

I don’t remember reading about Africa and hearing about its snowcapped peaks and Mongol hordes, not to be critical.

29. Wessex Tales by Thomas Hardy

What's even more disturbing is that this image might be taken off from Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Now I'd wonder what Thomas Hardy would've thought of

What’s even more disturbing is that this image might be taken off from Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Now I’d wonder what 19th century Victorian author Thomas Hardy would’ve thought of “Sweet Child of Mine.”

No, this isn’t a book about Slash. Sorry, Guns n’ Roses fans.

30. Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe

Now Moll Flanders is the kind of book you'd want your daughter to read if she's younger than 12 so to speak. I mean Moll Flanders is a con woman who's married 5 times, has a kid with her brother, abandons her kids, and other things. Definitely not a role model for your daughter.

Now Moll Flanders is not the kind of book you’d want your daughter to read if she’s younger than 12 so to speak. I mean Moll Flanders is a con woman and a prostitute who’s married 5 times, sleeps with her brother, abandons her kids, and other things. Definitely not a role model for your daughter.

I’m sorry but I’m sure Daniel Defoe’s heroine wasn’t a Viking warrior princess.

31. Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

Seriously, androids didn't exist in the late 19th century. And this guy doesn't even seem dressed as a Victorian. So why he's on the cover of a Sherlock Holmes book just beats me.

Seriously, androids didn’t exist in the late 19th century. And this guy doesn’t even seem dressed as a Victorian. So why he’s on the cover of a Sherlock Holmes book just beats me.

Hey, Sherlock Holmes wasn’t an android. Does this guy think there’s a story called “The Search for the Missing Terminator”?

32. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

Now Treasure Island takes place in the 17th century during the Golden Age of Piracy. Sure it's not really an accurate piece about pirates since they didn't bury treasure. However, Stevenson makes no mention of bicycles in the text, which weren't invented until the late 19th century. By then, Stevenson was dead.

Now Treasure Island takes place in the 17th century during the Golden Age of Piracy. Sure it’s not really an accurate piece about pirates since they didn’t bury treasure. However, Stevenson makes no mention of bicycles in the text, which weren’t invented until the late 19th century. By then, Stevenson was dead.

There’s supposed to be a ship on the cover not of two people cycling in the rain for God’s sake!

33. Ass Goblins of Auschwitz by Cameron Pierce

Now despite the creature being as creepy as hell, this book is hard to take seriously once you see the word,

Now despite the creature being as creepy as hell, this book is hard to take seriously once you see the word, “ass” in the title. I mean ass goblins, seriously?

Nazi goblins with the chests of a human posterior. Must’ve been written on drugs.

34. Merlin’s Ring by H. Warner Munn

Of course, you probably don't want to run into these animals in the park anytime soon. Swans are quite mean but a fire breathing one? Yeah, only cool for awhile until they're coming after you.

Of course, you probably don’t want to run into these animals in the park anytime soon. Swans are quite mean but a fire breathing one? Yeah, only cool for awhile until they’re coming after you.

Now a fire breathing dragon is one thing. A fire breathing swan? Don’t know what to think of that.

35. Joined at Birth: The Lives of Cojoined Twins by Elaine Landau

Yes, cojoined twins are out there and I'm sure there's nothing horrifying about this book. But the cover, maybe you'd wonder whether they should've hired a different illustrator.

Yes, cojoined twins are out there and I’m sure there’s nothing horrifying about this book. But the cover, maybe you’d wonder whether they should’ve hired a different illustrator.

Now I know we should accept cojoined twins but still, this cover is creepy.

36. The Right to Arm Bears by Gordon R. Dickson

Man, maybe we should e-mail our congressmen to increase funding for the National Park Service. I really have a bad feeling about the Grizzly uprising against campers in the western National Parks.

Man, maybe we should e-mail our congressmen to increase funding for the National Park Service. I really have a bad feeling about the Grizzly uprising against campers in the western National Parks come tourist season.

Look out, all you hikers out there, Sergeant Grizz is going commando. Give him all your food or else he’d nail you with his AK-47.

37. Nights of the Living Hell by Deborah Barton

Now that kind of looks like the covered bridge near where I live. And I don't remember it having fangs and red eyes, which are obviously drawn for the cover.

Now that kind of looks like the covered bridge near where I live. And I don’t remember it having fangs and red eyes, which are obviously drawn for the cover.

Seems like this Covered Bridge of Death is hungry for cars and pedestrians.

38.The Nuclear War Fun Book

Includes ideas for games like Mark the Mutant, Connect the Craters, Radioactive Tag, and Body Count. Has a History Mystery Quiz and Paper Doll Nuclear Wardrobe. Also includes tips for a fallout shelter library and pharmacy. Yes, this is the book for your kids to do while their whole world is incinerated by a nuclear apocalypse.

Includes ideas for games like Mark the Mutant, Connect the Craters, Radioactive Tag, and Body Count. Has a History Mystery Quiz and Paper Doll Nuclear Wardrobe. Also includes tips for a fallout shelter library and pharmacy. Yes, this is the book for your kids to do while their whole world is incinerated by a nuclear apocalypse.

In case your kids get bored during the upcoming nuclear holocaust, this is the educational activity book for them.

39. Tales of Chinatown by Sax Rohmer

This is mad King Ludwig II's fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle in Southwest Bavaria, Germany. There is absolutely nothing Chinese about this very European structure. So putting a cover on a book about Chinatown absolutely makes no sense whatsoever.

This is mad King Ludwig II’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle in Southwest Bavaria, Germany. There is absolutely nothing Chinese about this very European structure. So putting a cover on a book about Chinatown absolutely makes no sense whatsoever.

Hey, that doesn’t look anything like Chinese architecture. Seems like Rohmer’s Yellow Peril stereotypes based on wild misinformation.

40. Gladiator At-Law by Frederick Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth

And here is the guy on the computer with his shirt ripped who can't watch. But from how I see it, it seems way lamer than The Hunger Games.

And here is the guy on the computer with his shirt ripped who can’t watch. But from how I see it, it seems way lamer than The Hunger Games.

Nothing says science fiction like scantily clad guys fighting each other to the death with lightsabers.

41. How to Land a Top Paying Pierogie Maker’s Job by Ashley McFadden

Now if it wasn't for the title, I would've saw it as a book on how to get a job. Seriously, it just looks so generic, it could be about anything. At least a pierogie picture would've made sense.

Now if it wasn’t for the title, I would’ve saw it as a book on how to get a job. Seriously, it just looks so generic, it could be about anything. At least a pierogie picture would’ve made sense.

Now if you have a book about being a pierogie maker, shouldn’t there be a pierogie on the cover? Just saying.

42. Black Redneck vs. Space Zombies by Steven Roy

“Say hello, to my lady Sweet Lorraine, you motherfuckers.” Black redneck cowboy firing his pistol at space zombies. Now I’ve seen everything.

Now it seems only D’Angelo “Tex” Wallace can only save the day from the savage zombie apocalypse from outer space.

43. Rodent Mutation by Bron Lee

Man, didn't these people know that beavers are actually vegetarians, not man eating monsters. Still, other than its size, the giant beavers don't seem that scary at all. I mean what's the worst they could do? Build a dam?

Man, didn’t these people know that beavers are actually vegetarians, not man eating monsters. Still, other than its size, the giant beavers don’t seem that scary at all. I mean what’s the worst they could do? Build a dam?

Ahh! There are giant beavers in the woods! Run for your lives!

44. To Your Scattered Bodies Go by Philip Jose Farmer

Now I don't know what's creepier about the cover: the naked man with the strategically placed award sticker or the guy on the floating platform with the top hat and cane.

Now I don’t know what’s creepier about the cover: the naked man with the strategically placed award sticker or the guy on the floating platform with the top hat and cane.

Now that’s a strategically placed award sticker. Right on his crotch.

45. Han Solo’s Revenge by Brian Daley

Han Solo may always shoot first. But it appears that Chewie might be out for blood by the expression his face and how he's holding his gun.

Han Solo may always shoot first. But it appears that Chewie might be out for blood by the expression his face and how he’s holding his gun.

More like Chewbacca’s Revenge to me.

46. Stress Pattern by Neal Barrett Jr.

From the description, it's said the phallic thing is actually called a

From the description, it’s said the phallic thing is actually called a “worm way” which is a subway in this book’s bizarre universe. Also, seems one the humans is wearing a tin hat to keep safe from the aliens.

Wonder if that stress pattern is a sci-fi novel about erectile dysfunction.

47. The M. D. She Had to Marry by Christine Rimmer

Seems like nothing says romance than having to marry a sexy doctor in a shotgun wedding after he knocked you up after a one night stand. Of course, it's a fantasy.

Seems like nothing says romance than having to marry a sexy doctor in a shotgun wedding after he knocked you up after a one night stand. Of course, it’s a fantasy.

The baby with the engagement ring is a clear strangulation hazard.

48. Timepivot by Brian N. Ball

Art must've been inspired by Dali, Magritte, or brown acid. Seems like the Galactic Federation has some explaining to do.

Art must’ve been inspired by Dali, Magritte, or brown acid. Seems like the Galactic Federation has some explaining to do.

Seems like this beach beauty is all ear and nose. Also, what’s with the floating eyeball?

49. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Okay, seems like these two may be on a deserted island. But I don't see how this nude rape scene has anything to do with being stranded on a deserted island that doesn't seem to have any women around.

Okay, seems like these two may be on a deserted island. But I don’t see how this nude rape scene has anything to do with being stranded on a deserted island that doesn’t seem to have any women around.

I haven’t read the book but I’m sure that there aren’t any white women in it, let alone rape.

50. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Sorry, all you raging hormonal adolescent boys out there, but this isn't a book about a courageous nude saving a bunch of bodacious babes from Martian cities.

Sorry, all you raging hormonal adolescent boys out there, but this isn’t a book about a courageous nude saving a bunch of bodacious babes from Martian cities.

Now this is a book pertaining to an alleged utopian society where people’s social roles are determined while they’re test tube babies. But you wouldn’t know it by the cover.

51. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Then again, Frankenstein's Monster on this cover seems to have an emo thing going on. Maybe he should stop worrying about trying to win Victor's love and join a hair metal band.

Then again, Frankenstein’s Monster on this cover seems to have an emo thing going on. Maybe he should stop worrying about trying to win Victor’s love and join a hair metal band.

It’s one thing to be a hideous monster revived by dead tissue and electricity. But how did Frankenstein’s monster manage to find a hair stylist who would take him?

52. Where’s the Poop? by Julie Markes and illustrated by Kathleen Susan Hartung

Then again, children do poop so there's no excuse not to write a children's book about it. Of course, we all know that the animals see no need of indoor plumbing and flush toilets.

Then again, children do poop so there’s no excuse not to write a children’s book about it. Of course, we all know that the animals see no need of indoor plumbing and flush toilets.

Now we all can guess that, at least when it comes to people.

53. West of January by Dave Duncan

Now I know that Orcas are among the Oceans' top predators, they're also seen as adorable animals which makes this cover hard to take seriously.

Now I know that Orcas are among the Oceans’ top predators, they’re also seen as adorable animals which makes this cover hard to take seriously.

Some near nude guys surf on tigers, others on killer whales.

54. The Far Arena by Richard Ben Sapir

Now I'm sure the naked gladiator is totally shitting himself right as he sees the large mysterious flying object in the sky that resembles no bird he's ever seen.

Now I’m sure the naked gladiator is totally shitting himself right as he sees the large mysterious flying object in the sky that resembles no bird he’s ever seen.

Can anyone tell me why there’s a large jet aircraft flying over ancient Rome?

55. Strip Mauled edited by Esther Friesner

I'm sure Mr. Werewolf and Ms. Vampire wouldn't act so polite while at tea. Also, I wonder why the vampire lady is dressed like she has a second job at the ye Olde Transylvania strip club.

I’m sure Mr. Werewolf and Ms. Vampire wouldn’t act so polite while at tea. Also, I wonder why the vampire lady is dressed like she has a second job at the ye Olde Transylvania strip club.

Who figured that on a night like this all your fantasy horror creatures would have a midnight tea social?

56. Slave Ship by Frederik Pohl

Of course, I'm not sure why an orangutan and a seal are in the picture either. Still, seems like this guy is listening to his CD while giving the animals directions. Hardly a situation in humans in chattel.

Of course, I’m not sure why an orangutan and a seal are in the picture either. Still, seems like this guy is listening to his CD while giving the animals directions. Hardly a situation in humans in chattel.

Well, being on a slave ship doesn’t seem that bad if there’s a puppy involved.

57. The Gay Old Boys of Yale! A Book of Wit and Humor: Showing the Scrapes and Escapes of College Life (1869) by John Denison Vose

Even funnier is that it was published by Kissinger Legacy Reprints. Then again, Henry Kissinger was a Harvard man so why his name be on the cover of a Yale book is anyone's guess.

Guess the only gay action in this book involves rich guys randomly hooking up with each other after a boozy fest at their frats. I’m sure 1869 would have no shortage of that. Then again, the title is still pretty funny.

Too bad this volume of the Gay Old Boys of Yale doesn’t include Cole Porter who often pops into my mind when I hear about LGBT Yale alumni.

58. The Pocket Book of Boners: An Omnibus of School Boy Howlers and Unconscious Humor illustrated by Dr. Seuss

Of course, when this title referred to

Of course, when this title referred to “boners” I’m sure they didn’t mean “erections” but I’m sure no adolescent school boy wouldn’t want to have one during class.

“Boners,” “unconscious humor” I wonder what dirty stuff that would entail?

59. Images You Should Not Masturbate To

Still, I don't know why anyone would jerk off to a naked old guy wielding an ax on the water. I don't see how such an image can turn anyone on in any way.

Still, I don’t know why anyone would jerk off to a naked old guy wielding an ax on the water. I don’t see how such an image can turn anyone on in any way.

Yes, that would be an image nobody should masturbate to. I think we can all agree on that.

60. Make Your Own Sex Toys

However, if you chose to make a wooden dildo, remember that there's a chance for splinters if you don't varnish them. Seriously, I'd hate to see the stuff they make in this one.

However, if you chose to make a wooden dildo, remember that there’s a chance for splinters if you don’t varnish them. Seriously, I’d hate to see the stuff they make in this one.

Because why go and buy expensive sex toys at the naughty shop when you can make your own?

Not so Great Love Stories in Literature

As a young woman, I am well aware of how many love stories tend to be seen as great until you think about them a bit. There are plenty of love stories like this in classic literature which are celebrated romances we wish we could model our lives around. Yet, when we think about them a bit, we realize that these stories pertain to rather unhealthy relationships as well as serve us as a guide of what not to do. Then again, many of these don’t end happily and sometimes it was the author’s intent to show that they are unhealthy but the fandom just doesn’t listen. So without further adieu here are some famous literary love stories that aren’t really as lovey-dovey as they’re cracked up to be. And no, I’m not going to include anything by Nicholas Sparks or Twilight because they don’t really seem to qualify as literature to me. Still, there are good literary romances with the main characters engaging in healthier relationships as exemplified by Jane Austen. I mean Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett may be flawed but at least they manage to grow up and live happily ever after.

1. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

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What you remember: Let’s see boy meets girl despite the two being from feuding families and secretly marry. Later on, girl’s cousin kills boy’s friend and boy kills girl’s cousin, then skips town. Girl engages in dangerous plot to avoid an arranged marriage set up by her parents consisting of faking her own death, which leads boy to poison himself. Girl discovers this and stabs herself. Families reconcile, the End.

What you forget: Sure this is seen as one of the greatest love stories of all time. However, aside from Romeo killing Juliet’s cousin bit, you also don’t know that Romeo also kills the guy Juliet’s parents wanted her to marry while the latter was putting flowers at Juliet’s “tomb” (though to be fair, Paris was going to arrest him for breaking exile and into her tomb). Still, Paris isn’t really a bad guy even if his biggest crime in the whole play is simply not being Romeo. Oh, and shortly before he meets Juliet, Romeo was in love with at least one other girl who didn’t care for him. That being said Romeo isn’t the kind of guy you’d want your daughter to date, let alone marry. Not to mention, sure Juliet may be in love with Romeo but you can also argue that she’s taking up with Romeo to rebel against her parents (over an arranged marriage but still) and she’s supposed to be 13 for God’s sake. You can also argue that the whole romance between Romeo and Juliet may be the result of forbidden fruit or intensified infatuation. Not only that, but much of the action in this play takes place in the span of less than a week. Yes, they marry after a few days of meeting each other. Yet, this doesn’t stop people from thinking that this play is the way to have a relationship despite that this play could’ve been used for an episode of The Wire. I mean they did a musical adaptation with this involving street gangs. Also, they both die and perhaps the moral of this could point that it shows how love at first sight and star crossed lovers ideas don’t really work out in real life. Also, that getting into an irresponsible relationship can end very badly. Not to mention, don’t force your daughter into a relationship with a person she may not even like or at least while she’s 13 or she might get into this kind of shit and don’t engage into meaningless violent family feuds.

2. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

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What you remember: Other than it being the result of the “Lost Cause” school of history which is known for being rather racist, here’s the following. Southern belle holds on to an old infatuation for years to a guy who doesn’t see her as no more than a friend as well as marries his cousin. All the while when she comes under the affections of a much older, scandalous, and handsomer gentleman who’s willing to fight for a hopeless cause in her honor as well as wait a very long time to get together with her even if it means putting up with her marrying a brother-in-law o the guy she’s infatuated with and her sister’s fiancé. Their relationship is a disaster and disintegrates after the death of their daughter. Girl doesn’t realize that she loved this older man until very close to the end which is too late.

What you forget: Seriously, I do love this story, honestly. However, the relationship between Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler was based on Margaret Mitchell’s first marriage to Red Upshaw who was an abusive drunk and a bootlegger with a violent temper. If you want to know why Scarlett and Rhett’s marriage turns out as bad as it did, look no further than Margaret Mitchell’s own life. The scene where Rhett takes up Scarlett in an act of questionable consent was based on an incident that happened to Mitchell. Also, at the beginning, Scarlett is 16 while Rhett is 35, which is kind of creepy but not by 19th century standards (though it may show that Rhett prefers women he could control). Still, whether you like her or hate her, Scarlett O’Hara is one of the more realistic examples of a Southern Belle in literature, especially when it comes to Reconstruction, which forced many women of her status in unsuitable jobs and marriages. Not only that, but while Scarlett may be a scheming and manipulative bitch, she can be quite naïve and innocent about the really nasty stuff going on behind closed doors like Ashley Wilkes being in the KKK for instance (this from the book I kid you not). Still, Scarlett’s fatal flaw in the whole story is her emotional immaturity which had a lot to do with her being more or less trained not to care about people and merely becoming a pretty doll supposed to attract husbands as well as devoid of personal emotions and wishes. As a result, despite being very smart, her amazing intellect is permanently twisted and stunted. Also, she’s not really in love with Ashley but with what he represents such as the old South, Tara, and her teenage years and doesn’t seem to allow time to properly grieve for the end of an era and accept that it’s gone. And because she’s so wrapped up in a delusion, she’s basically incapable of having an adult relationship with the man she loves the most (Rhett) and becoming a mother to her children (she has 3 in the book). Also, you have to know that sure Rhett may be a kind of dashingly handsome man as well as loveable rogue, yet he pushes Scarlett down the stairs, possibly rapes her, co-owns a brothel, spoils Bonnie rotten which leads to her death, and is verbally abusive. Not to mention, for a guy from the South, Rhett seems to be completely oblivious that Scarlett’s love for Ashley is more out of emotional immaturity than anything. Yet, at least I have to give kudos that Gone with the Wind doesn’t pretend that Scarlett and Rhett are utterly emotionally selfish people and their relationship is basically dysfunctional. But you don’t really seem to care.

3. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

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What you remember: Orphaned boy named Heathcliff is brought to Wuthering Heights and becomes an inseparable friendship/romance with Catherine Earnshaw which ensues in an all-consuming passion. Yet, they are driven apart due to her brother making him a slave and her desires for social mobility which drive Heathcliff to leave Wuthering Heights in bitterness. When he returns, he finds Catherine married to an Edgar Linton, yet they still love each other despite all odds and her death leaves Heathcliff truly devastated.

What you forget: Let’s face it, Heathcliff is a complete asshole who only returns determined to crush entirely those who thwarted his one chance of happiness. This includes swindling control under the now alcoholic Hindley’s nose as well as seducing Edgar’s sister Isabella and later treating her in a cruel and abusive fashion once married and generally scheming to control everything belonging to both those guys. And Catherine’s death (from childbirth in the novel) does absolutely nothing to redeem him but only extends his vendetta to not only destroy his rivals but also their kids. Not only that, but though Heathcliff and Catherine’s relationship is passionate, it’s also unhealthy, twisted, and intensely destructive. It also leads to nothing but ruin to them and almost everyone around them. Not to mention, in the end it drives Catherine to insanity and perhaps destroys her identity and personality. Not only that but she marries nice guy Edgar Linton all because she finds Heathcliff “degrading” and that she wants to go to parties, be rich, or have pretty things. In short, she’s a gold digger who ends up with the right guy for all the wrong reasons. Still, the fact that Heathcliff is a possible sociopath who no girl would want to have (as exemplified with his marriage to Isabella, yeah), this doesn’t stop legions of teenage girls and women seeing him as a romantic hero. And the Sir Laurence Olivier portrayal as well as Stephanie Meyer’s trying to glorify the kind of relationship in Twilight Emily Bronte denounced in her book don’t help either. Seriously, a guy like Heathcliff deserves a restraining order or jail.

4. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

What you remember: Married aristocratic woman embarks on a passionate romance and later shacks up with a young officer she just met which leads to family dysfunction, slut shaming, sacrificing basically everything to be with each other, and suicide by train.

What you forget: Don’t get me wrong, Anna Karenina does contain a great love story but unfortunately, it’s not the one you remember. Still, despite Anna being seen as a good kind woman yet with an impulsive streak, I never really cared for her. In fact, I kind of found her pathetic, whiny, unstable, and annoying. Not only that, but despite her love for Vronsky, I don’t get the impression she wants to divorce her pious husband either mostly so she could see their son. Sure Anna’s a victim of double standards, social conventions, as well as spending her life being expected to have no emotions or wishes of her own. Still, Anna constantly fears losing Vronsky which leads to her being quickly disappointed in him as well as totally dependent on him for emotional support. This leads to her self-destruction. I think she should’ve just gone back to Karenin who certainly would’ve forgiven her and taken her back in a heartbeat. He may be an emotionless stiff but at least he tries to do the right thing as well as willing to raise a child by his wife who’s not even his, even if it’s all for self-preservation. Also, despite his faults, you can’t blame him for being deeply upset over his wife’s affair. Vronsky by contrast is a completely self-absorbed prick who flirts with and later rejects a young woman named Kitty who experiences an emotional breakdown. He’s also quite reckless and we’re not sure whether he truly loves her or not. Nevertheless, I think the great love story here is between Kitty and Levin. Sure Levin may prefer farming and hanging out with peasants to fancy balls but he’s a decent guy who really cares about Kitty and at least suffering an emotional breakdown over Vronsky’s rejection gives her time away from home to find herself. And though they go through hardship and a lot of transitions, they are nevertheless happy. Then again, the Tolstoys’ marriage was a lot like this.

5. Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

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What you remember: A hideous man named Erik who’s a tortured soul, longing for compassion from another human being, is obsessed with his singing pupil Christine. Unfortunately, she’s engaged to a childhood sweetheart Raoul. So Erik basically proceeds to stalk her, kills at least two people, sabotages a chandelier, kidnaps Christine, blackmails her by threatening to kill her fiancé, and essentially forces a world-renowned opera house to put on his own self-insert fanfiction which he literally inserts himself into. Yet, he lets Christine go with Raoul to live happily ever after as soon as she kisses him.

What you forget: Mostly what I basically said in the plot thanks to the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical such as Erik being hideously ugly (and this role being played by total beefcakes and/or guys with great voices), the obsessively stalking, the killing at least two people, kidnapping Christine and blackmailing her by threatening to kill her fiancé, and the part about getting a world renown opera house to do his own self-insert fanfiction. Of course, the hideous part really isn’t that important as Erik thinks it is but even if you do feel bad for him having a terrible childhood, he’s a bastard nevertheless. Still, that doesn’t nearly get into him having a robotic torture device/death trap, saying that he owns Christine, and the fact that he gets more and more unstable as the story goes on. This guy is a psychotic, jealous, and possessive stalker toward Christine as well as a total control freak with emotional immaturity. Oh, and he also just wants Christine to be his wife so he could treat her like a living doll. Yeah, ladies, being with the Phantom wouldn’t be that great despite how much you tend to ship Christine with him in your fanfiction. You could see why she ended up with Raoul, who may not be that interesting but is a very nice guy who actually cares for her. Let’s face it, fangirls, Erik is in serious need of therapy here. Damn you, Andrew Lloyd Webber!

6. Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak

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What you remember: Historic context aside, rich guy falls in love with a raped peasant girl he saw unconscious during a party in 1905. Later he becomes a doctor and marries a girl he grew up with while girl gets together with a Socialist best known as Strelnikov. Later after World War I and during the Russian Revolution, Yuri and Lara meet up with each other again at Yuriatin and have an affair. Yuri gets abducted and forced to serve as an army physician against his will yet he shacks up with Lara when he gets back and starts writing poetry as well as conceive a lovechild. Yet, their happiness doesn’t last when Victor Komarovsky tells the two that Lara’s husband deserts his post and she must leave. Yuri later returns to Moscow and dies of a heart attack after mistaking a woman for his beloved. Their illegitimate daughter is discovered in the end.

What you forget: Yuri and Lara are very messed up people who get together as their world is falling apart. If you read the novel, Yuri not only loses his mom at 11 years old but his alcoholic dad commits suicide by train, which is witnessed by a friend. Also, he first sees Lara (in the book) when he’s about 13 and they don’t see each other again until he’s 19 in 1911 when she shoots a guy and faints at a Christmas party he attends with his foster sister and future wife. Oh, and that Lara was raped by Victor Komarovsky (who drove Yuri’s dad to suicide). Still, while Yuri may not be to blame to abandon his family (due to being kidnapped and drafted), he doesn’t seem to do anything to pursue his family after they get deported or even worried about them. Still, Yuri dumps Tonya hard despite being his foster sister, best friend, lifelong companion and confidant, wife, and mother of his two kids. All because she’s not Lara. Oh, and in the book he has kids to three different women. Not to mention, Yuri chases a woman he was infatuated with since he was a teenager and we’re not sure what Lara feels about him. Not only that, but she’s definitely in love with her husband who’s left her behind to join the Bolsheviks and was sexually abused as a teenager. Let’s just say that shacking up because your spouse is away and won’t come back doesn’t provide a good foundation for a healthy relationship, especially during the Russian Revolution. And they’re going to have a musical on this in 2015 or having their image on a wedding cake.

7. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

What you remember: Jay Gatsby has a fling with Daisy Fay before being sent off to war and carries a torch for her for the rest of his life. Though he gets rich and holds lavish parties, he still wants to win her back even though she’s now Daisy Buchanan and has a kid. Still, he enlists the help of his neighbor (and her cousin) to set the two up at his house. The two seem to hit it off and when everything seems fine and dandy, she hits a woman with a car and Gatsby takes a manslaughter rap for it. He ends up getting killed by the woman’s husband and dies in his swimming pool.

What you forget: For one, while Gatsby is a self-made man, he’s a bootlegger and a crook who left his poor dirt farmer family behind and never came back, but at least he’s a great old sport compared to the racist, philandering, hypocritical, selfish, and abusive Tom Buchanan. Still, this book might as well be called She’s Just Not That Into You. Sure Daisy may love Gatsby but she just isn’t in love with him in love enough to dump Tom for him since it might mean financial insecurity, abandoning her daughter, and the fear of being abused and controlled by Gatsby the way Tom does to her. Yeah, you could see why she won’t leave her husband even if she’s not in love with him. Also, she’s kind of depressed and plays dumb as well as careless and shallow. And it’s her reckless driving that seal Gatsby’s impending doom. Not to mention, her childhood innocence is a major character flaw in that she can’t take responsibility for herself either to better her life or change the way her actions hurt others. Still, even if Gatsby had his way he would’ve never been happy with Daisy for he expected too much from her, wanting (and perhaps forcing) her to be the perfect memory he obsessed over. Nor does he know who the real Daisy truly is. Basically Gatsby’s fatal flaw was that he wanted what he could never have and he’s in total denial when Daisy picks Tom over him and it’s obvious she won’t come back to him. Alas, that poor son of a bitch.

8. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

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What you remember: Girl has hellish childhood growing up with an abusive aunt and a boarding school of horrors. Becomes governess to a rich guy’s kid and falls in love with her boss. Boss reciprocates and they get engaged yet their wedding is cancel because they guy is still married to a mad woman in the attic. She leaves him dates another guy and goes back to find that the house burned down and the rich guy’s wife is killed. They marry and live happily ever after.

What you forget: Jane Eyre should’ve never went back to Mr. Rochester. Seriously, he’s not only several years older than her and her boss, flirts with another well-off woman just to make her jealous, gaslights and sexually harasses her, is already married to another mentally unstable woman he keeps in an attic which Jane finds out about at the altar from someone else, and asks her to become his mistress afterwards which Jane refuses. Yet, that’s all right because Jane goes back to him after Mr. Rochester goes blind in a house fire and his wife is dead. Seriously, what the fuck? If I found out that my fiance kept a mentally unstable wife in the attic while I was just seconds away from saying “I do,” I’d just go bridezilla all over the place, dump the guy, leave the altar in a spectacular angry memorable fashion, and never look back as well as perhaps use the reception for some kind of homeless dinner if I’m paying for it. Let’s just say the Disney princesses are much better role models for relationships than Jane Eyre. I mean finding out on your wedding day that your fiance keeps a mentally unstable wife in the attic is worse than cheating. Then again, she probably married him for the money and that he needs someone to take care of him.

9. Lolita by Vladamir Nabokov

What you remember: Creepy guy falls in love with pre-teen, marries the girl’s mother, and has her killed. Guy takes stepdaughter to use for his own sexual purposes as well as travel around  until she reveals she’s having an affair with another guy. Creepy guy is devastated and goes to prison (or so as he says since it’s an unreliable narrator).

What you forget: Honestly, most of us are familiar that this book isn’t really a love story (except in Humbert Humbert’s own mind as an unreliable narrator) as it is more about pedophilia and sexual abuse, but I think it’s worth mentioning since there’s a group of people who think it is and it has disturbing implications. Yet, it’s because of Humbert Humbert’s unreliable narration that some fans of this book think that young Dolores Haze is a sassy, precocious teenager who wears a lot of vintage 1950s clothes and spends a lot of time eating lollipops, sunbathing, and crushing older men. The girl in the novel is actually an average teenage girl who ends up orphaned, raped, and kidnapped. She has more in common with what many victims would have on Dateline: To Catch a Predator than anything. Yet, this doesn’t stop it from being the inspiration for Lolicon and referring to Lolita as a sexual fetish for underage girls nor does it help that actual child molesters and pedophiles consist of a good chunk of the fan base for this book. Still, it’s because we have fans who sympathize with Humbert Humbert and think this story is a beautiful tragic love story, we have people who think this story glorifies pedophilia which wasn’t Nabokov’s intentions (he wrote it to condemn pedophilia). Rather he just though his readers would be smart enough to see through Humbert Humbert’s attempts at gaining sympathy and realize what a sick, despicable, and twisted bastard he is. He was wrong and probably should’ve written the novel in third person or perhaps through Dolores Haze’s point of view.

10. The Iliad by Homer

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What you remember: Trojan prince Paris says that Aphrodite is the most beautiful goddess during an argument at a wedding so he could have ultimate love, goes to Sparta to see King Menelaus in the guise of diplomatic mission, kidnaps his wife Helen, and starts a war that goes on for 10 years.

What you forget: Say what you want about Odysseus infidelities in The Odyssey, but they were with goddesses which he couldn’t turn down and at least he was trying to get home to his beloved wife he hadn’t seen in years. Sure people may say that The Odyssey doesn’t make a good love story but it does. You can’t say the same about The Illiad in which most adaptations of the Trojan War has the relationship between Paris and Helen portrayed as such. Still, whether Helen left Sparta willingly or not is ambiguous yet it’s no denying that she has a miserable time in Troy filled with loneliness, self-distaste, and regret as well as conflicted. The Trojans hate her by the end of the war and has more respect for Priam and Hector than she does for Paris. Oh, and when Paris dies, she’s sent to be with Deiphobus but this relationship doesn’t last due to the sack of Troy and all. Still, she’s probably much happier to return to Menelaus and Sparta by the end. Paris, on the other hand, is seen by other Trojans as a philandering, cowardly jerk who’s responsible for the war who everyone wants dead. Also, he may not have been nice to Helen either. Nevertheless, I’m not sure if you can say that Paris and Helen love each other at all. Still, there are better love stories in The Illiad than between Helen and Paris which doesn’t seem much. I mean you have the marriage between Hector and Andromache (a guy who’s fighting so his son could live and his wife won’t be sold into slavery) or perhaps the relationship of Achilles and Patrolcus (if you want to see it that way but you really can’t tell with these relationships in Greek mythology. Still, Achilles took Patrolcus’ death hard).

Never Judge a Book By Its Cover- Well, Most of the Time (Second Edition)

Since my post on bad book covers has now become the most popular post, I have now decided to do another post. Now if you thought the last ones were funny, you’ll like these as well. While it’s important not to judge a book from its cover before reading it, sometimes its hard to do so when the cover is so bad that it inspires a lot of shits and giggles. Some of them may have bad pictures that might have absolutely nothing to do with what the book is about. Some may have images and titles bearing inappropriate or disgusting connotations. Other books may be rather telling whether the material is good or not, especially when the title and book’s image give you some idea on what the book is about. I mean if a book has a cover about Amish people in space, you’d probably want to stay away from it, right? So for all you guys who enjoyed my last post on bad book covers, here is a list of even more unintentionally funny and disturbing covers for all you to enjoy. Still, some of these may not be safe for work.

1. The Hungry Ones by Craig Douglas

Seriously, the positioning might suggest it's a romance novel. Yet, the fact, that the leading man is a scary looking clown with his hand on the girl's shoulder hints that he may be some sort of psycho killer to me.

Seriously, the positioning might suggest it’s a romance novel. Yet, the fact, that the leading man is a scary looking clown with his hand on the girl’s shoulder hints that he may be some sort of psycho killer to me.

For some reason I can’t decide whether this is a romance novel or one about a very disturbed clown.

2. Jizzle by John Wyndham

I don't know about you, but when I hear the word "jizzle," I don't think about mythological monsters about to go at it. Did I just say that? Shit.

I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word “jizzle,” I don’t think about mythological monsters about to go at it or fight to the death. Hope it’s just fight to the death.

Now this may be a collection of sci-fi/fantasy stories but the title is a sexual slang term.

3. People Who Don’t Know They’re Dead by Gary Leon Hill

Seriously, how can somebody deny that they're dead? Also, its entry on Amazon.com is kind of disturbing to read along the lines, "When people die by accident, in violence, or maybe they're drunk, stoned, or angry, they get freeze-framed. Even if they die naturally but have no clue what to expect, they might not notice they're dead. It's frustrating to see and not be seen. It's frustrating to not know what you're supposed to do next. It's especially frustrating to be in someone else's body and think it's your own. That's if you're dead. If you're alive and that spirit has attached itself to you, well that's a whole other set of frustrations." Also, the photo is kind of creepy.

Seriously, how can somebody deny that they’re dead? Also, its entry on Amazon.com is kind of disturbing to read along the lines, “When people die by accident, in violence, or maybe they’re drunk, stoned, or angry, they get freeze-framed. Even if they die naturally but have no clue what to expect, they might not notice they’re dead. It’s frustrating to see and not be seen. It’s frustrating to not know what you’re supposed to do next. It’s especially frustrating to be in someone else’s body and think it’s your own. That’s if you’re dead. If you’re alive and that spirit has attached itself to you, well that’s a whole other set of frustrations.” Basically this is All of Me turned into a horror movie premise. Also, the photo is kind of creepy.

Of course, despite the title, it’s actually based on a true story about people possessing other individuals’ bodies as far as the author’s concerned. But still, I would suggest it’s paranormal fiction because we can’t really communicate with the dead.

4. Exo-Vaticana: Petrus Romanus, PROJECT LUCIFER, and the Vatican’s astonishing exo-theological plan for the arrival of an alien savior by Chris Putnam and Thomas Horn

Of course, I read a summary of what its about on Amazon.com, this is about the Catholic Church's involvement with extraterrestrial conspiracy theories. Also, let's just say that this books provides as much accurate information about the Catholic Church as Dan Brown or the Left Behind series: None at all. Also, the ridiculous cover design with a UFO hovering over Saint Peter's Basilica kind of  gives the divine revelation that this book is full of shit.

Of course, I read a summary of what its about on Amazon.com, this is about the Catholic Church’s involvement with extraterrestrial conspiracy theories. Also, let’s just say that this books provides as much accurate information about the Catholic Church as Dan Brown or the Left Behind series: None at all. Also, the ridiculous cover design with a UFO hovering over Saint Peter’s Basilica kind of gives the divine revelation that this book is full of shit.

Basically this is a cross of Dan Brown with The Left Behind series.

5. Blazing Embers by Angela Ashley

I don't know about you, but I certainly hope this isn't a romance novel because it doesn't remind me of burning embers as far as I'm concerned. Rather, I kind of feel a bit creeped out by such images of hairy middl aged men bathing with younger naked women. That's just sick.

I don’t know about you, but I certainly hope this isn’t a romance novel because it doesn’t remind me of burning embers as far as I’m concerned. Rather, I kind of feel a bit creeped out by such images of hairy middle aged men bathing with younger naked women. That’s just sick.

I’m not sure that any woman would love to take a bath with a hair man that resembles Larry David.

6. Amish Vampires in Space by Kerry Nietz

Seriously, how could anyone write a good story about a group of people who rejected advanced technology beyond the 17th century and have them in space?  I absolutely don't get it. And making them vampires, good Lord.

Seriously, how could anyone write a good story about a group of people who rejected advanced technology beyond the 17th century and have them in space? I absolutely don’t get it. And making them vampires, good Lord.

Now this is the most fucked up cover presentation I’ve ever seen. Of course, Amish vampires are one thing, but having them in space, well, that’s just crazy.

7. Christianity Lite: Stop Drinking a Watered-Down Gospel by Glen Berteau

Seriously, what's with the beer bottle on the cover? It's a Christian book and yet it has a picture of something that sometimes leads to date rape and sin if you drink excessive amounts.

Seriously, what’s with the beer bottle on the cover? It’s a Christian book and yet it has a picture of something that sometimes leads to date rape and sin if you drink excessive amounts. Also, the beer bottle presented as if it’s from a beer commercial.

Now I get the idea of a watered down Gospel but why do you have to compare it to beer?

8. Why Cat’s Paint: A theory of feline aesthetics by Heather Busch and Burton Silver

Wow, I didn't believe cats could paint on walls for artistic expression. Oh, yeah, I forgot they don't. The cat is probably just playing with the paints as any cat would do.

Wow, I didn’t believe cats could paint on walls for artistic expression. Oh, yeah, I forgot they don’t. The cat is probably just playing with the paints as any cat would do.

Finally, a book about cats, painting?

9. Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal by Joe Salatin

Let's just say that Joe Salatin is terrible at choosing titles. I mean the statement "everything I want to do is illegal" can apply to almost anyone from serial rapists and murderers wanting to do their thing to the Koch brothers wanting to dump chemicals in the Mississippi. Also, who knows what that farmer is thinking about doing that's illegal. Not to mention, it's worth noting that Joe Salatin is a libertarian who blames the government for the food industrial complex we have today, which has no basis in fact. That, my friend goes to the food business instead.

Let’s just say that Joe Salatin is terrible at choosing titles. I mean the statement “everything I want to do is illegal” can apply to almost anyone from serial rapists and murderers wanting to do their thing to the Koch brothers wanting to dump chemicals in the Mississippi. Also, who knows what that farmer is thinking about doing that’s illegal. Not to mention, it’s worth noting that Joe Salatin is a libertarian who blames the government for the food industrial complex we have today, which has no basis in fact. That, my friend goes to the food business and urbanization instead.

Now this book talks about stories pertaining to the local food front, but this title could have other interpretations as far as anyone is concerned.

10. Castration: The Advantages and Disadvantages by Victor T. Cheney

I'm sure a book is less about the advantages of castration and more about the disadvantages since it's written by a guy. Much of the advantages basically pertain to not having to worry about paternity suits, paying child support, or appearing on the Maury Povich Show.

I’m sure a book is less about the advantages of castration and more about the disadvantages since it’s written by a guy. Much of the advantages basically pertain to not having to worry about paternity suits, paying child support, or appearing on the Maury Povich Show.

Finally, a title that would make any member of the male species clutch their junk in horror, except the author.

11. Harpo’s Horrible Secret by Barbara Kelly

Well, according to the cover, Harpo is either the kid who was molested by his grandpa during a fishing trip or the grandpa doing the molesting. Either way, this image doesn't seem to make Harpo's situation seem good here. And yet, the frog is watching in earnest.

Well, according to the cover, Harpo is either the kid who was molested by his grandpa during a fishing trip or the grandpa doing the molesting. Either way, this image doesn’t seem to make Harpo’s situation seem good here. And yet, the frog is watching in earnest.

I think the cover just spoiled the whole story for me in the most disturbing way possible.

12. Everything I Know About Women I Learned From My Tractor by Roger Welsch

This title is rather disturbing but I hope the best thing Roger learned about women from his tractor is that women aren't farm machinery that can plow your fields for you. Oh, and that they don't run on petroleum either.

This title is rather disturbing but I hope the best thing Roger learned about women from his tractor is that women aren’t farm machinery that can plow your fields for you. Oh, and that they don’t run on petroleum either.

Seriously, I don’t want to know about how your tractor fits in with your sex life. I’m sorry but that’s just me.

13. 1984 by George Orwell

What the hell is O'Brien doing in a gimp suit? Also, the romance is only part of the novel which also included elements of a dystopian society as well as a third act that's mostly filled with torture. Also, Winston isn't supposed to be sexy.

What the hell is O’Brien doing in a gimp suit? Also, the romance is only part of the novel which also included elements of a dystopian society as well as a third act that’s mostly filled with torture. Also, Winston isn’t supposed to be sexy.

All right, why is Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece being marketed as a Harlequin Romance? Seriously, though it contains romance, it’s not the only thing in it.

14. Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

Oh, it's not about that. So why come up with this creepy misleading cover design at all? The designers could've made the guys normal size like they do in posters for movies revolving around love triangles practically every single time.

Oh, it’s not about that. So why come up with this creepy misleading cover design at all? The designers could’ve made the guys normal size like they do in posters for movies revolving around love triangles practically every single time.

Read the Jane Austen classic about a normal size woman who can’t decide between two little men sitting on her shoulders.

15. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

I'm sure a girl's legs in black and white striped tights is either going to remind readers of novels for teenage girls or the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz. Or maybe this book is trying to tell us that maybe Alice is the Wicked Witch of the West, which is really disturbing.

I’m sure a girl’s legs in black and white striped tights is either going to remind readers of novels for teenage girls or the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz. Or maybe this book is trying to tell us that maybe Alice is the Wicked Witch of the West, which is really disturbing.

With the legs in the black and white stripe tights, I almost thought it was Wicked.

16. Baby, Come Out! by Fran Manushkin

Never in my lifetime, I have seen depictions of pregnancy in children's books look so creepy. I mean how could the the baby be receptive to its older sister's screams from in utero? And why isn't it situated in a fetal position?

Never in my lifetime, have I seen depictions of pregnancy in children’s books look so creepy. I mean how could the the baby be receptive to its older sister’s screams from in utero? And why isn’t it situated in a fetal position?

I wonder if these pictures really provide an accurate description of fetal development. Also, why have the fetus featured in the mother’s swelling abdomen at all?

17. The Zen of Farting by Reppah Gud Wan

I'm sure Buddhist monks seem to let it all hang out during meditation as depicted by the putrid smell illustration from the cover. Well, I guess everyone breaks wind from time to time even Buddhist monks but pop culture seems to neglect this.

I’m sure Buddhist monks seem to let it all hang out during meditation as depicted by the putrid smell illustration from the cover. Well, I guess everyone breaks wind from time to time even Buddhist monks but pop culture seems to neglect this. Then again, the Buddhist monk featured may just have had eaten too much tofu burritos at lunch.

I’m sure this is perhaps the most popular Zen book for guys since it’s the only Zen art most of them have actually mastered.

18. Bombproof Your Horse by Sgt. Rick Pelicano

Yes, horses are skittish creatures and their primary defense mechanism consists of running like hell. I'm sure bombproofing it isn't going to be 100% effective. Seriously, this is why most modern militaries no longer have a cavalry.

Yes, horses are skittish creatures and their primary defense mechanism consists of running like hell. I’m sure bombproofing it isn’t going to be 100% effective. Seriously, this is why most modern militaries no longer have a cavalry.

Finally, a book for the equestrian on how to make your horse stamp out all his biological impulses, even in common sense instances that cause trauma.

19. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Who the hell thought that this would make a good cover for a children's book? I mean this girl on the cover seems more like a contestant from Toddlers and Tiaras than a regular spoiled rich brat. And shouldn't there be a young boy or Willy Wonka on the cover instead? Seriously, why?

Who the hell thought that this would make a good cover for a children’s book? I mean this girl on the cover seems more like a contestant from Toddlers and Tiaras than a regular spoiled rich brat. And shouldn’t there be a young boy or Willy Wonka on the cover instead? Seriously, why?

I’m sure this is a perfectly safe book that families can enjoy, but you wouldn’t know it from the cover which seems like a rejected design for Lolita.

20. Children Are No Match for Fire by Carol Dean

Let's just say despite a trauma inducing cover design, I'm sure this book will discourage your kid from playing with matches. Of course, this book may not work for budding pyromaniacs whose parents may need to seek more extraordinary measures like psychiatric assistance.

Let’s just say despite a trauma inducing cover design, I’m sure this book will discourage your kid from playing with matches. Of course, this book may not work for budding pyromaniacs whose parents may need to seek more extraordinary measures like psychiatric assistance.

Nothing scares your kids straight about fire safety than a cover featuring children running away from a burning bad lighter, candle, firecracker, and match.

21. Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Seriously, why should that girl even be on the cover? Anne of Green Gables wasn't a girl in a joke about the farmer's daughters. Also, she's supposed to be a plucky redheaded girl not Daisy Duke's cousin.

Seriously, why should that girl even be on the cover? Anne of Green Gables wasn’t a girl in a joke about the farmer’s daughters. Also, she’s supposed to be a plucky redheaded girl not Daisy Duke’s cousin.

I’m sure these books are decent for girls since they were written for them. It’s just that the publishers thought it would be a good idea to have some girl from a country music video pose for the cover.

22. Hiroshima No Pika by Toshi Maruki

Now the atomic bomb blasts on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were horrible events in our history but why would anyone think it's a good idea for a children's book? Also, what's with the topless woman on the cover and the blood spattering? This is disturbing.

Now the atomic bomb blasts on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were horrible events in our history but why would anyone think it’s a good idea for a children’s book? Also, what’s with the topless woman on the cover and the blood spattering? This is disturbing.

Finally a book for children about the atomic bomb blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Great for giving kids nightmares at bedtime.

23. Give Baldy Your Tit: What to Do with It Now that It’s Out by Omerta Hickey

This is a pretty terrible title and insensitive title for a book on baby care. Seriously, "Give Baldy Your Tit" seems what some guy would say at a stripper joint or something.

This is a pretty terrible title and insensitive title for a book on baby care. Seriously, “Give Baldy Your Tit” seems what some guy would say at a stripper joint or something.

According to the title, it appears as if it’s a book on baby care as written by a frat boy using a woman’s name as a pseudonym.

24. Sexy Food for Seniors by Lorraine

I mean those two things making out on the cover seem to have human heads and cornucopia bodies for some reason. Also, what's with the "Sexy Food for Seniors" thing? I mean food isn't supposed to be sexy nor or are senior citizens either.

I mean those two things making out on the cover seem to have human heads and cornucopia bodies for some reason. Also, what’s with the “Sexy Food for Seniors” thing? I mean food isn’t supposed to be sexy nor or are senior citizens either.

Now what the hell are those things on the covers?

25. Shag Tae Pony and Other Stories by Peter Crabbe

I know the author probably intended to have the word "shag" contain any sexual connotations. Yet, thanks to Austin Powers in the 1990s, this title is absolutely hilarious nowadays.

I know the author probably intended to have the word “shag” contain any sexual connotations. Yet, thanks to Austin Powers in the 1990s, this title now is likened to bestiality.

Who the fuck names their pony Shag? Or is it shag the pony? Oh, dear.

26. Armed America: Portraits of American Gun Owners in Their Homes by Kyle Cassidy

Now I suppose the couple on the cover are very nice people despite that they own a couple of assault weapons and see nothing wrong with sitting with them for a photograph in front of their 3 year old kid. Just lovely! Hope that kid doesn't grow up to shoot up a high school because I know exactly what guns he'll use.

Now I suppose the couple on the cover are very nice people despite that they own a couple of assault weapons and see nothing wrong with sitting with them for a photograph in front of their 3 year old kid. Just lovely! Hope that kid doesn’t grow up to shoot up a high school because I know exactly what guns he’ll use.

Great! Now a coffee table book filled with photos of American families that scare me.

27. Cranford by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Actually despite the cover image, Cranford is really a 1853 novel about 2 unmarried sisters in England. Yeah, other than fire, none what's featured in the cover is actually in the book because it takes place in the freaking 19th century.

Actually despite the cover image, Cranford is really a 1853 novel about 2 unmarried sisters in England. Yeah, other than fire, none what’s featured in the cover is actually in the book because it takes place in the freaking 19th century.

Of course, a book cover like this is bound to leave many teenage boys who buy this very disappointed that Cranford isn’t a science fiction novel that pertains to a dystopian society.

28. A Day in the Life of Canada by David Cohen

Actually I think what that girl is wearing is a First Holy Communion dress not a bridal gown or at least I hope so. Still, I wonder why is she holding a baseball bat instead of a hockey stick I can't be sure. And why are the boy's shorts so short? This is a terrible cover design.

Actually I think what that girl is wearing is a First Holy Communion dress not a bridal gown or at least I hope so. Still, I wonder why is she holding a baseball bat instead of a hockey stick I can’t be sure. And why are the boy’s shorts so short? This is a terrible cover design.

Hey, I didn’t know they had child brides in Canada.

29. I Found a Dead Bird: The Kids’ Guide to the Cycle of Life and Death by Jan Thornhill

Seriously, I know that teaching kids about death is important. Still, it doesn't help that they have to put a dead hummingbird on the cover. Of course, when it came to finding dead birds while I was a kid, my parents would usually say things like, "don't touch" or "don't go anywhere near it because it make you sick."

Seriously, I know that teaching kids about death is important. Still, it doesn’t help that they have to put a dead hummingbird on the cover. Of course, when it came to finding dead birds while I was a kid, my parents would usually say things like, “don’t touch” or “don’t go anywhere near it because it make you sick.”

Now here is a book that teaches kids about death in perhaps one of the sickest ways possible.

30. Kids Are Americans Too by Bill O’Reilly and Charles Flowers

Of course, only serial killers and teachers write in that kind of font featured on the cover. Also, knowing that O'Reilly is an asshole on Fox News, it would be best to keep him away from your kids.

Of course, only serial killers and teachers write in that kind of font featured on the cover. Also, knowing that O’Reilly is an asshole on Fox News, it would be best to keep him away from your kids and I’m sure his book is certainly full of shit. Besides, most kids aren’t interested in right wing political talk shows anyway, I hope.

Note: It now comes a time that Bill O’Reilly doesn’t really believe this 100% of the time, especially if those kids were from Latin American countries like El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

31. I Knocked Up Satan’s Daughter by Carlton Mellick III

Of course, this book is labeled "A Demonic Romantic Comedy." Yet, I'm sure most guys in that situation would think it was a living Hell on Earth, especially if her dad was Satan. I mean she's a red demon with horns and tail so the guy in the story should've known better.

Of course, this book is labeled “A Demonic Romantic Comedy.” Yet, I’m sure most guys in that situation would think it was a living Hell on Earth, especially if her dad was Satan. I mean she’s a red demon with horns and tail so the guy in the story should’ve known better.

I’m sure if you knocked up Satan’s daughter, you wouldn’t be in a good position. Let’s just say your life would be a literal Hell.

32. Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson

Sure the lumberjack on the cover may be a hunky man who many women would find attractive. Yet, it seems that he also has a habit of beheading his lovers with an axe, which I think he's going to do to this blonde woman soon. Seriously, this cover is messed up!

Sure the lumberjack on the cover may be a hunky man who many women would find attractive. Yet, it seems that he also has a habit of beheading his lovers with an axe, which I think he’s going to do to this blonde woman soon. Seriously, this cover is messed up!

Don’t look now, but I don’t think the lumberjack is in love with the woman on the cover.

33. Murder in the Hellfire Club by David Zochert

I don't think Ben Franklin was a member of the Hellfire Club despite his reputation as a ladies man. But still, having him on a lightning bolt while seeing a bunch of wigged gentlemen engage in debauchery is actually quite funny to see.

I don’t think Ben Franklin was a member of the Hellfire Club despite his reputation as a ladies man. But still, having him on a lightning bolt while seeing a bunch of wigged gentlemen engage in debauchery is actually quite funny to see.

Featuring Ben Franklin sliding down a lightning shaped bannister.

34. The Moose with Loose Poops by Charlotte Cowan M. D.

Seriously, this idea pertaining to using woodland creatures for bathroom activities has to stop. Also, why does that kid moose have antlers already? I mean moose calves don't have them yet.

Seriously, this idea pertaining to using woodland creatures for bathroom activities has to stop. Also, why does that kid moose have antlers already? I mean male moose calves don’t have them yet.

Great! Now there’s a children’s book about moose bowel movements. Wonder if they should consult the Charmin bears.

35. Eating People Is Wrong by Malcolm Bradbury

Still, you have to love the pictures depicting people on plates being presented as dinner. Sure it's sick but it's just so damn funny. I wonder if this book was written for laughs since we know that most cases of cannibalism usually pertain to desperate people in areas with very few edible things available like the Donner Party.

Still, you have to love the pictures depicting people on plates being presented as dinner. Sure it’s sick but it’s just so damn funny. I wonder if this book was written for laughs since we know that most cases of cannibalism usually pertain to desperate people in areas with very few edible things available like the Donner Party.

Of course, I didn’t have to read this to know that cannibalism is wrong.

36. One Two Three Pull! by Sophie Schmid and Sabine PrawlI

Still, whatever the rabbit may be doing to the chicken, I don't think the chicken likes it one bit. Yet, then again, it may not be what it looks like I hope.

Still, whatever the rabbit may be doing to the chicken, I don’t think the chicken likes it one bit. Yet, then again, it may not be what it looks like I hope.

Just a harmless children’s book or I hope that the rabbit isn’t doing anything terrible to the chicken.

37. My Parents Open Carry by Brian Jeffs and Nathan Nephew

Not surprisingly, this cover illustration is kind of creepy as if the girl and her family seem to want to kill you on site. Also, this idea was conceived when the two authors couldn't find any pro-gun children's books. Well, no shit, Sherlock, because guns are dangerous things and open carry is a lifestyle that should never be promoted in a kids' book. I mean there's nothing responsible and safe about open carry and all it's going to do is to make people afraid of you.

Not surprisingly, this cover illustration is kind of creepy as if the girl and her family seem to want to kill you on site if you anger them. Yeah, I’m sure the girl’s parents are perfectly harmless people (no way in hell). Also, this idea was conceived when the two authors couldn’t find any pro-gun children’s books. Well, no shit, Sherlock, because guns are dangerous things and open carry is a lifestyle that should never be promoted in a kids’ book. I mean there’s nothing responsible and safe about open carry and all it’s going to do is to make people afraid of you.

Here’s a children’s book about a kid asking people to accept her parent’s scary behavior that shouldn’t be encouraged at all. I mean you wouldn’t want your kids to read a book promoting drugs, smoking, and alcohol. The idea of a children’s book encouraging open carry is absolutely insane.

38. Lord of Thunder by Andre Norton

I wonder if this cover design either pertains to the story or just consists of a bunch of stuff that the cover artist thought would look very cool. I mean, a cat about to devour a spaceship, that's fucked up. And what the hell is a bald eagle doing here?

I wonder if this cover design either pertains to the story or just consists of a bunch of stuff that the cover artist thought would look very cool. I mean, a cat about to devour a spaceship, that’s fucked up. And what the hell is a bald eagle doing here?

Man, I sure hope that spaceship doesn’t get eaten by that giant evil cat.

39. Satan Was a Lesbian by Fred Haley

Now if Satan was a lesbian, he'd have to be a woman who likes chicks. This cover shows Satan as a guy who seems to delight in watching threesomes engaging in S&M stuff. For God's sake he's depicted with a mustache, goatee, and bare chest. If that doesn't say that Satan isn't a lesbian, I don't know what is.

Now if Satan was a lesbian, he’d have to be a woman who likes chicks. This cover shows Satan as a guy who seems to delight in watching threesomes engaging in S&M stuff. For God’s sake he’s depicted with a mustache, goatee, and bare chest. If that doesn’t say that Satan isn’t a lesbian, I don’t know what is.

From what the cover shows of Satan, it sure as hell doesn’t look like it to me.

40. The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

I'm sure handymen buying this edition would be greatly disappointed that this Henry James classic is a gothic horror story of messed up proportions. It has nothing to do with nuts, bolts, wrenches, or anything else found in a toolbox.

I’m sure handymen buying this edition would be greatly disappointed that this Henry James classic is a gothic horror story of messed up proportions. It has nothing to do with nuts, bolts, wrenches, or anything else found in a toolbox.

So it’s about tools right?

41. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

A Frankenstein cover with the Boris Karloff as the monster would've been a more appropriate cover design. Seriously, Frankenstein has been made into a movie several times already. Nobody thinks about warrior knights in regards to Frankenstein, nobody.

A Frankenstein cover with the Boris Karloff as the monster would’ve been a more appropriate cover design. Seriously, Frankenstein has been made into a movie several times already. Nobody thinks about warrior knights in regards to Frankenstein, nobody.

I’m sure Frankenstein isn’t about some medieval swordsman climbing some alien mountain since it takes place in the 19th century.

42. The Shining by Stephen King

The cover designers could've easily used Jack Nicholson saying "Here's Johnny!" for the book cover image. The creepy twin girls from the hotel is another good one. Having a blond woman in a warm weather backdrop on the cover is just very inexcusable.

The cover designers could’ve easily used Jack Nicholson saying “Here’s Johnny!” for the book cover image. The creepy twin girls from the hotel is another good one. Having a blond woman in a warm weather backdrop on the cover is just very inexcusable.

Of course, when people think about the famous Stephen King novel, I’m sure a sexy blond with a bad haircut from the 1980s doesn’t come into mind.

43. On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman

Of course, if this book were written for polar bears, this could be titled On the Night You Were Conceived. Yet, I'm not sure if the polar bear dancing would break the ice quite literally. Also, there's global warming to worry about.

Of course, if this book were written for polar bears, this could be titled On the Night You Were Conceived. Yet, I’m not sure if the polar bear dancing would break the ice quite literally. Also, there’s global warming to worry about.

What the hell is it with the polar bears dancing in the moonlight? Seriously, why?

44. The Vampire’s Vacation by Ron Roy

Seriously, I thought that a sunny beach location would be one of the worst vacation destinations for vampires since they tend to disintegrate in the hot sun. I mean why would vampires would want to travel to such beach destinations anyway?

Seriously, I thought that a sunny beach location would be one of the worst vacation destinations for vampires since they tend to disintegrate in the hot sun. I mean why would vampires would want to travel to such beach destinations anyway?

I didn’t know Hawaii was a popular vacation destination for vampires.

45. Scream Street: Heart of the Mummy by Tommy Donbavand

Seriously, as the cover depicts, the mummy in this book seems to have illuminating genitalia that he's putting on display. Yet, one person doesn't really seem impressed here.

Seriously, as the cover depicts, the mummy in this book seems to have illuminating genitalia that he’s putting on display. Yet, one person doesn’t really seem impressed here.

Or as I call it Scream Street: Crotch of the Mummy since I can’t tell what’s illuminating from the mummy when he’s sitting down but the light seems to come from between its legs.

46. A Girl’s Best Friend by John Kellerman

Sure a dog may be a girl's best friend but this image is kind of disturbing and sort of suggest that they may be more than friends. Of course, this is known as bestiality and animal abuse.

Sure a dog may be a girl’s best friend but this image is kind of disturbing and sort of suggest that they may be more than friends. Of course, this is known as bestiality and animal abuse.

More like a girl’s best friend with benefits from what you can tell by the cover.

47. Impact for Murder by Cheri Galbiati

Of course, having a dog on a cover kind it makes me less likely to take this book seriously. I mean why do that? It just makes a book like this a joke.

Of course, having a dog on a cover kind it makes me less likely to take this book seriously. I mean why do that? It just makes a book like this a joke.

Let’s see, I’m sure hurricane footage and German shepherds in wreckage are what I think about when I read murder mysteries.

48. The Girl from Las Vegas by J. M. Flynn

Seriously, she may be a very attractive woman who won't hesitate to shoot people. Yet, those ugly dungarees totally kill the mood. I mean they're more suited for old men at the golf course than half-dressed pin ups with guns.

Seriously, she may be a very attractive woman who won’t hesitate to shoot people. Yet, those ugly dungarees totally kill the mood. I mean they’re more suited for old men at the golf course than half-dressed pin ups with guns.

Or why James Bond turned a sexy woman with a gun because of her ugly pants.

49. Night and Day by Virginia Woolf

Seriously, this is a work of classic literature not a trashy novel. Not to mention, it takes place in the early 20th century when women weren't wearing dresses like that or their hair flowing. I mean why would a cover designer do this?

Seriously, this is a work of classic literature not a trashy novel. Not to mention, it takes place in the early 20th century when women weren’t wearing dresses like that or their hair flowing. I mean why would a cover designer do this?

I’m sure the heroine in this story wasn’t a trashy spy unlike what the cover depicts.

50. Sewer, Gas, & Electric by Mark Ruff

I think this cover was designed by someone on a profound acid trip. I don't think that none of these things on the cover have much to do with each other, let alone basic utilities.

I think this cover was designed by someone on a profound acid trip. I don’t think that none of these things on the cover have much to do with each other, let alone basic utilities.

Since when do basic utilities have anything to do with polka dot submarines, Roman columns, sharks, sun dials, or the World Trade Center?

51. The Doctor’s Dilemma by Janet Lane Walters

Let me just say I wouldn't trust any baby with this man. Seems like the kind of guy who'd kill the babies for a Satanic ritual in his basement.

Let me just say I wouldn’t trust any baby with this man. Seems like the kind of guy who’d kill the babies for a Satanic ritual in his basement. That or a kind of guy who does taxidermy and has his mother as a skeleton in a dress.

From how I see it, it’s probably about a creepy psycho killing doctor who must decide whether to raise the two babies on his own or kill them.

52. Mind Pump: The Psychology of Bodybuilding by Tom Kubistant EdD.

Still, we need to realize that body builders aren't the most healthy individuals around physically or psychologically. Sure they may have bulging muscles but these guys are absolutely obsessed with their appearance and take a lot of steroids. Also, this guy has a mullet which is a terrible 1980s hairstyle.

Still, we need to realize that body builders aren’t the most healthy individuals around physically or psychologically. In fact, they’re just the opposite. Sure they may have bulging muscles but these guys are absolutely obsessed with their appearance and take a lot of steroids. Also, this guy has a mullet which is a terrible 1980s hairstyle.

I’m sure using telepathy to lift weights is going to bring great results. Actually it could kill you when they fall on your head.

53. Fellow Fags by Ethel Talbot

Seriously, you know how inappropriate the title is by today's standards. Nowadays "fag" is basically short for a pejorative slur directed at gay men. Yet, these guys playing soccer in the title don't seem to have a problem calling each other "fellow fags" for some reason.

Seriously, you know how inappropriate the title is by today’s standards. Nowadays “fag” is basically short for a pejorative slur directed at gay men. Yet, these guys playing soccer in the title don’t seem to have a problem calling each other “fellow fags” for some reason.

Considered as a book, “for kids, aged six to sixteen, by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and Sheldon Press, London.” Of course, seeing the title I would’ve imagine it being about a bunch of gay soccer players.

54. That None Should Die by Frank G. Slaughter

According to one website's interpretation, the doctor is: a. preparing to shoot the newborn at the ceiling like a rubberband b. preparing to make “newborn tea” c. deciding whether to keep it or throw it back d. looking way too long and hard at the baby’s genital region, or e. so handsome that nobody cares what he’s actually doing. I might want to suggest f. all of the above.

According to one website’s interpretation, the doctor is: a. preparing to shoot the newborn at the ceiling like a rubberband b. preparing to make “newborn tea” c. deciding whether to keep it or throw it back d. looking way too long and hard at the baby’s genital region, or e. so handsome that nobody cares what he’s actually doing. I might want to suggest f. all of the above. Also, I hope those baby’s blue markings are pen marks by some person trying to deface it.

Says here it’s, “the story of a doctor whose ideals proved stronger than any temptation.” Could I say that certain temptation may be bloodlust? Because I don’t like how he’s looking at that baby.

55. The Manly Art of Knitting by Dan Fougner

We don't really associate the art of knitting with the lives of the cowboys but I'm sure everybody must have a hobby. This might especially be the case when you're on your horse for 18 hours but I don't see it.

We don’t really associate the art of knitting with the lives of the cowboys but I’m sure everybody must have a hobby. This might especially be the case when you’re on your horse for 18 hours but I don’t see it.

I’m sure we all yearn for the days when the lone cowboy roamed the range while scarves for his doagies.

56. Will-O-the Wisp by Thomas Burnett Swan

Hmm, either this is science fiction/fantasy and/or insect on human erotica. Still, the naked red haired woman's throws of physical ecstasy on the giant insect, suggests that this may be a rather disturbing relationship between them.

Hmm, either this is science fiction/fantasy and/or insect on human erotica. Still, the naked red haired woman’s throws of physical ecstasy on the giant insect, suggests that this may be a rather disturbing relationship between them.

This a blatant attempt to sell to teenage boys but what this naked redhead is doing on top of a giant insect, we’ll never know.

57. Dead Pet: Send Your Best Little Buddy Off in Style by Andrew Kirk and Jane Moseley

I know that the loss of a pet is perhaps one of the first sad moments a child will experience. Yet, this image of a dead cat on a rocket makes a child delightfully looking forward to his or her furry friend's demise. Still, I can't help but laugh.

I know that the loss of a pet is perhaps one of the first sad moments a child will experience. Yet, this image of a dead cat on a rocket makes a child delightfully looking forward to his or her furry friend’s demise. Still, I can’t help but laugh.

A kind of book you can give your kids when you’re thinking about putting Fluffy to sleep. I mean at least they can look forward to launching his corpse up in the sky.

58. How to Raise Your I. Q. by Eating Gifted Children by Lewis Burke Frumkes

Hmm..didn't know that cannibals had their own form of brain food. Still, this is just too much.

Hmm..didn’t know that cannibals had their own form of brain food. Still, this is just too much.

I hear this book says that mathletes are delicious.

59. Servants of the Wankh by Jack Vance

Of course, the word "wank" is a British expression for male genitalia. And yet, this is a sci-fi book probably geared for boys, not a porno at least that's what the cover tells me.

Of course, the word “wank” is a British expression for male genitalia. And yet, this is a sci-fi book probably geared for boys, not a porno at least that’s what the cover tells me.

All hail to the tiny toad king held by the man with a trapezoidial head.

60. Double Penetrator: Tokyo Purple/Northwest Contract by Chet Cunningham

Sure, calling a vigilante hero "the Penetrator" may seem cool at first but understand that the word "penetrate" is a verb used in regards to sexual intercourse. Also, it doesn't really help that he looks like a half-crazed Freddie Mercury either.

Sure, calling a vigilante hero “the Penetrator” may seem cool at first but understand that the word “penetrate” is a verb used in regards to sexual intercourse. Also, it doesn’t really help that he looks like a half-crazed Freddie Mercury either. Perhaps this may be a self-insertion fic for Anthony Weiner.

I’m sure when I hear of the Penetrator, I think of a 1970s porn stached vigilante gun man. Yeah, right.