VOCAB
enlightenment (47)- the state of being enlightened: to live in spiritual enlightenment.
merit (79)- claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
succumbing (80)- To submit to an overpowering force or yield to an overwhelming desire; give up or give in
Figurative Language
"Worst of all, neutering is birth control, plain and simple. Instead of the wholesale de-****ing of these creatures, we should be promoting abstinence education for our pets." This is KIND OF a simile. He doesn't use like or as, but is comparing the neutering of our pets like birth control, a controversial subject today.
"Items you must lift to be the World's Strongest Man:
A mule
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A train car packed with hobos
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Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert
St. Paul, Minnesota"
This is ironic, because even if Colbert knew (and I would never question his authority) Minnesota was voted one of the healiest states, while he imposes that we're all fat.
(Letters in bold, large font) "NEWS FLASH: DID YOU NOTICE HOW BIG THE WORD 'NEWS' WAS AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS PARAGRAPH? I CONSIDERED MAKING ALL THE WORDS IN THIS CHAPTER BIG. AND NOT JUST CAUSE I CAN'T THINK OF A QUICKER WAY TO FILL 240 PAGES. THAT WAS A JOKE, but point is, I'm writing about seniors here, and old folks can't read anything that's not printed in a 30-point font or above...
This is a metaphor, saying that the elderly have trouble reading small print. This statement is sad, yetr humerously true at the same time.
Quote
"News Flash: Athletes perform for our enjoyment. So 'performance-enhancing drugs' are reall 'enjoyment-enhancing drugs' (73)."
This quote is significant because this accurately describes Colbert's book in one sentence. He isn't affraid of brutal and in your face honesty on many sensative subjects. I love this book.
POST B
Dear Stephen,
I have been reading your book, and I must say that it is among the ranks of the best book ever written (behing the bible of coure ;). When I read from this glorious book its almost as so I can hear your voice reading to me. This book is filled with honesty, truthiness, and humor. My personal favorite subject you've touched apon is the "G" word. I would love to continue and discuss but really, I'd probably get suspended. My final thought of the week is to keep up the magnificent work, and let you know that I am a proud member of the Colbert Nation. http://youtube.com/watch?v=DJvY_RftA4I
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