This hilarious parody of a '90s phenomenon predicts that Baywatch may one day control the world, dictating how people talk, dress, and think. The authors examine Baywatchers and the program they worship from every angle--most notably from below Pamela Anderson Lee's impressive breast implants. Readers will discover the Zen-like wisdom of Mitch Buchanon, the moral fortitude of Stephanie Holden, and the spiritual musings of C.J.
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The thesis of Planet Baywatch is that Baywatch is not a part of culture ... rather, it is culture. To prepare us for the New World Order of Baywatch, the authors tease out the major motifs of David Hasselhof's universe, most importantly that all fat people and those without all-over tans are Evil. Also noted are the bizarre preponderance of midgets, the sad fate that awaits those who answer C. J.'s siren call, and the many subtle variations on the Slow Motion Montage. But don't think that all this heavy hermeneutic analysis precludes discussion of Baywatch's greatest asset: breasts. A whole chapter is dedicated to this unnatural topic. Indeed, one only wishes that there was more text in this slim (128 pages) volume. Many questions are asked and left unanswered, such as is C. J. a cyborg? How flabby does David Hasselhof have to get before he stops appearing shirtless? And why all the midgets?
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Finally, the truth about Baywatch,
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This review is from: Planet Baywatch: The Unofficial Guide to the New World Order (Paperback)
I always thought Baywatch was just a bad TV show about lifeguards. But thanks to PLANET BAYWATCH: AN UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE NEW WORLD ORDER, I've learned just how significant (and believe it or not, even influential) the show really is. Baber and Spitznagel's brilliant satire is an original and irreverent take on the mind-boggling international success of Baywatch. I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I'm not a huge fan of the show, so I was not expecting to appreciate most of the jokes. But despite my Baywatch ignorance, I still found the book to be a hilarious read. After finishing it, I'm starting to share the views of the authors. Baywatch may very well be destined to take over the world. PLANET BAYWATCH is, without a doubt, the humor book of the year
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Hilarious,
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This review is from: Planet Baywatch: The Unofficial Guide to the New World Order (Paperback)
A very funny look at the Baywatch phenomena. j
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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a great book, with some exceptions,
By kh50@webtv.net (struthers, ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Planet Baywatch: The Unofficial Guide to the New World Order (Paperback)
its a great book with some exceptions-no michael "newmie" newman, no cast photos, and no episode guides.
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