Celebutards [Hardcover]

Andrea Peyser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 27, 2009

Celebutards. A compound of celebrity, debutante, and retard, this blunt term describes lazy and egotistical stars with too much money, fame, leisure time, and media attention, but too little common sense or knowledge, who love to spout off on topics about which they have zero expertise.

A longtime observer of the celebutard species, award-winning New York Post columnist Andrea Peyser warns us that, in an age in which fabulousness is too often mistaken for gravitas, we must be ever vigilant of the hypocrites who walk among us. With razor-sharp wit, she explodes the absurdities of the celebutard culture, showing how a dull thinker such as Madonna becomes a self-appointed sage on matters of faith; Rosie O'Donnell transforms from a shrill, gay mom into a physics expert who blames the tragedy of 9/11 on the U.S. government; singer Sheryl Crow urges us to use a single square of toilet paper per wipe while she racks up mileage in her gas-guzzling caravan of SUVs; and hothead Sean Penn morphs into an expert on international diplomacy as he brazenly breaks bread with enemies of his own country like Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.

Always outspoken, never pulling any punches, Andrea Peyser shows why it's vitally important that these mental midgets and media whores are exposed for the often dangerous phonies they are. In these pages, she gives us everything we need to recognize and uncover celebutards in our midst.

"With an attitude that would frighten James Bond, Andrea Peyser takes on the famous and powerful who are destroying America. Read her book...knowing you are learning something."
Bill O'Reilly

"With Peyser's trademark slashing wit and keen eye for liberal hypocrisy, CELEBUTARDS is guaranteed to score a direct hit on pampered Hollywood spokes-persons and other great liberal thinkers."
Ann Coulter

"Andrea Peyser is a godsend, and I can't start my day without her."
Sean Hannity

"Andrea tells it like it is...she's done a great job."
Donald Trump

"Andrea Peyser's got a bloodhound's nose for hypocrisy and hijinks that we sorely need these days."
Jonah Goldberg, New York Times bestselling author of Liberal Fascism

"Andrea Peyser. . .Today's Worst Person in the World!"
Keith Olbermann

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About the Author

After graduating from the State University of New York, Andrea Peyser worked for the Associated Press, CNN, and the Tampa Tribune before becoming a reporter for the New York Post in 1989; since 1993, she's held the position of Post columnist. Andrea was named 2005 Columnist of the Year by the New York State Associated Press. She appears widely in the media, including on outlets such as Fox News Channel, CNN, and MSNBC, and has guest-hosted on WOR radio in New York. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: C Hardcover; First Edition edition (January 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806531096
• ISBN-13: 978-0806531090
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #922,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For every action - there is a reaction, February 4, 2009

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Carol A. Summerfield (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celebutards (Hardcover)

'Never discuss religion or politics' - a wise old adage that should be adhered to in the workplace, in places where alcohol is consumed, and by celebutards. Unfortunately during the election year of 2008 many entertainers opted to use their lime-light opportunities to spout their political opinions, operating under some misguided notion that regular folks need to be told by the Hollywood Elite what to think. Much of what they said was condescending, insulting, and offensive. I found it curious that people who make their living in such a competitive field, a field with a shelf life, a field wherein the product is a luxury item that is easily cut from a family budget during rough times, could be so utterly stupid. As the weeks went on a growing list of formerly admired entertainers was being compiled in my mind - a list of celebutards who would no longer be the recipient of my entertainment monetary and time allotment.

That brings us to Andrea Peyser's incredible book. As a discriminating consumer, my money and time was well spent on this witty, timely, thoroughly enjoyable narrative. I laughed (out loud and often); I cried (blessed confirmation that I was not alone in this); and most important - I was entertained !!!

As an aside: During the last couple of weeks it seems the entertainment center has shifted from Hollywood to D.C., what with the daily installments of drama and comedic flair. It's called irony.

30 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Melting the Golden Calfs, January 29, 2009

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firebrand (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celebutards (Hardcover)

While I may agree with some of the political positions taken by some of the "celebutards" that Ms, Pyser skewers so brilliantly--the underlying reality that she so deftly exposes is the need of the consuming public to take them any more seriously then their neighbors or friends.

The argument that entertainers have as much right to free speech as anyone else turns stale when "speech" is a commodity to be purchased by fame money and access to constant media outlets.

Celebrities have become the golden calfs of the current age...
Andrea Pyser has done a great job of beginning to melt them down.

mhholly

25 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peyser Nails It!, January 30, 2009

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NY Bookworm - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celebutards (Hardcover)

Andrea Peyser knocks one out of the ballpark with CELEBUTARDS. She skillfully skewers the self-important Hollywood crowd like Sean Penn, George Clooney, and Brangelina and exposes them for the phony, self-serving nitwits that they really are. Highly recommended.