I can appreciate what the creators of these books are trying to do. I've read some of these types of books before; they're helpful! Basic, easy-to-understand. Lots of pictures and definitions.
But dummies? Idiots? I prefer to not be insulted by the books I read.
So you think I can't read a regular book about flower arranging? I need the Complete Idiot's Guide? Because I'm what, a complete idiot?
Ouch. That hurts.
Seriously, for dummies? Why doesn't the book just sucker punch you in the stomach while it's at it?
Here's what I think. If a person is actually going out and informing him or herself on a subject, that's commendable. Yay for reading, etc. That's super smart of people to read more about things they don't understand. Or would like to learn. Why insult these people?
Sure these books have catchy titles. But who wants to be a dummy?
The best is this book:
Are. You. Kidding. Me. Seniors can't even use Computers for Dummies. It's Computers for Seniors for Dummies. As if seniors don't have enough trouble using computers! They have to get smacked upside the head with this one!
I think we need need a new series with less offensive titles.
Just sayin'.
2 comments:
Flower Arranging for the Less Informed is a little wordy though.... :-)
Yikes, not sure if I could get on board with that one either!
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