MTV's Jersey Shore -- a summer reading list
Lots of folks complain about the goofball cast of "Jersey Shore" reality TV show, which the National Italian American Foundation called a "giant leap backwards for our society." I say, lighten up, folks. To be pro-active, I've crafted a summer reading list for J-WOWW, Snooki, The Situation and anyone else in a JS sequel. The NAIF has its own reading list, as do Italian-American lit courses at New York University. But assigning Don DeLillo's 832-page "Underworld," would trigger a litany of excuses about lost books, bad boyfriends, etc. So lhere are some alternatives:
For Sammi "Sweetheart," described as a heartbreaker, "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert. Bonus: You only have to read the "Eat" part (in Italy)!
For Snooki, who is "looking to meet the man of her dreams," "Corelli's Mandolin" by Louis de Bernieres, a wonderful story of war and love.
For Ronnie, who "might find himself in a brawl or two," "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown.
For DJ Pauly D, whose over-gelled hair reminds me of Il Duomo, "Bruneslleschi's Dome" by Ross King, a great bit of non-fiction about an architecture genius.
For J-WOWW, known for her "tough exterior," "The Devil Wears Prada" by Lauren Weisberger.
For Angelina, who wonders what the summer will bring, "Under the Tuscan Sun" by Frances Mayes.
Lastly, for Mike "The Situation," the art theory book "Situation," (though he probably wouldn't read anything without his name in it).
Photo from PictureGroup shows, from left, Jenni “J-Woww” Farley, Pauly Delvecchio, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi.
Comments
Hmm not sure the million bottles of hair gel left any room for books in their suitcases. And it's ok that you left out Vinny, because he's the most likely of the 8 to have read a book in his life.
ALSO, Snooki admitted on Jay Leno the other night to being a total non-reader. She explained that she "tried to read 'Twilight' but it got boring, like, the second page. There are no pictures, so I'm not reading it." That was right after she answered that her favorite junk food was pickles, and that her one move to change the world would involve putting tanning beds in everyone's house...It's worth watching the whole clip on youtube if you get a chance.
Looking forward to the new episode (I think) tonight!
Posted by: anne | January 7, 2010 11:55 AM
Calling all 'Jersey Shore' addicts. Read the latest in the NY Post:
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/another_jersey_shore_fight_under_zRITVfKFeWMoQwchU8l0SL
Dave, the best YouTube video I've ever seen was the one of the group singing in the train station, the one your daughter recommended to us. Does she have any other recommendations?
Posted by: Gail Farrelly | January 7, 2010 2:15 PM
Gail-- So glad you liked the Sound of Music train station sing-along video I showed my dad. It's definitely one of my favorites, too.
Here are a few other videos I've seen made by the same group, Improv Everywhere. I don't think these are as incredible as the train station clip, but they're very entertaining!
subway trick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MBBr-a2KnM
another musical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkYZ6rbPU2M
another train station piece (not a musical): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwMj3PJDxuo&feature=fvw
enjoy :)
Posted by: Anne | January 8, 2010 11:10 AM
Anne, thanks so much for the recommendations. I'll definitely check them out.
Posted by: Gail Farrelly | January 8, 2010 12:37 PM
Anne, all three of the above are terrific. My favorite is the third, the one where the people freeze on cue in Grand Central Station. LOL
Posted by: Gail Farrelly | January 8, 2010 11:29 PM
With this cold weather, we all need a Jersey Shore fix. Read the latest:
http://tvwatch.people.com/2010/01/08/jersey-shore-the-best-one-liners/
Posted by: Gail Farrelly | January 9, 2010 1:02 PM
TRUST ME MTV WONT BE FILMING ANY NEW ... JERSEY SHORE EPISODES IN 2010 THIS SUMMER KNOW IT!- THE COMMUNITY AIN'T GOING TO HAVE IT THIS TIME.
THEY ARE GOING TO BE READY THIS TIME. AND NOT BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD UNTILL IT'S TO LATE TO STOP FILMING IT. LIKE THE LAST TIME. THOSE L.I. OUTSIDE GUIDOS HAVE MADE MORE ENEMYS IN THE COMMUNITY THAN THEY CAN SHAKE A STICK AT. ...
THAT LAME SHOW WAS A ONE SHOT DEAL. 2009 WILL NOT BE REPEATED AGAIN IN 2010. -KNOW IT!
Posted by: IRISH PRIDE | January 19, 2010 1:26 PM