ironclad (133)- very rigid or exacting; inflexible
innuendo (138)- an indirect intimation about a person or thing, esp. of a disparaging or a derogatory nature
insidious (141)- intended to entrap or beguile
Figurative Language
"... I never got the opportunity to 'name names.' And I would have named enough names to fill the Moscow phone book (138)." This is a metaphor, because Stevo is saying that is he got to squeeling people names, he could've named thousands (hence the filling the notebook thing).
"Hey celebrities! Just because 20 million people went to see yout movie, doesn't mean 20 million people care about your opinions! (142)"
This is ironic, because he makes a good point. Nowwadays actors are simple there to increase our entertainment and nothing more. I've seen too many public service announcements from Seth Green. Just stop already.
":..instead of rotting my mind with the mindless violence of a video game like 'Grand Theft Auto'... (145)" Hes comparing GTA to something worse, like maybe drugs, of John Kerry. This is a simile.
Quote
"I tell this story to illistrate the issues we all face as American adults. I call them four Ss and one M of Maturity: Socioeconomics, Segregation, Science, Sombreros, and the Media (149)." This quote is signiv because it shows that Stephen can be a resonable and intelligent man, while make you want to pee your wants at the same time.
Dear Stephen,
I continue to read your book, and continue to laugh. Although recently I often get upset and depressed when I read your book........ They say that your show might be off until.... 2008! I can't live without it! I'll be forced to read this single book over and over again! You'd agree with me when I say that but I cannot stand to read. Every page I pass is one I want back. I know that somewhere... On the other side of the U.S..... that you can fix this, and you will return to your glory! Until then I'll keep reading, its really funny.
Well see ya later,
Charlie Lavin
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