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sionnach commented on the word the giving tree
Sorry, Mr Silverstein. This kind of tripe is inexcusable. And exposing children to it? I'm no child psychologist, but what would be the point? I'd hazard a guess that Bernie Madoff read this book, and look how he turned out. In fact there's a whole generation of bwankers who took it as their bible. Thanks a bunch, Shelly boy.
My real reaction to this piece of morally ambiguous reprehensible mawkishness is best expressed by the kind of interpretative dance that was Molly Shannon's forte (one syllable only, for crying out loud, people - PLEASE) on Saturday Night Live. But since this isn't a realistic goodreads option, I cede the reviewing platform to animated film genius, Amy Winfrey:
The Muffin Tree
March 16, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word the giving tree
I liked Burl Ives' Lollipop Tree better. Less depressing.
March 16, 2009
sionnach commented on the word the giving tree
This book regularly incites people on goodreads to near fisticuffs.
March 17, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word the giving tree
In the winter, it sprouted ice cream cones.
March 17, 2009
reesetee commented on the word the giving tree
Sionnach, do you know The Muffin Tree?
March 17, 2009
sionnach commented on the word the giving tree
*Desperately tries to decide if reesetee's question has meaning, but is unable. Responds with most charming fox stuck in the headlights look of bewilderment.*
March 17, 2009
pterodactyl commented on the word the giving tree
Sionnach, I believe reesetee is asking you this: Do you know the Muffin Tree, the Muffin Tree, the Muffin Tree?
March 17, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word the giving tree
Oh yes! I know the Muffin Tree!
In the winter, it sprouts fresh-baked pie.
March 17, 2009
reesetee commented on the word the giving tree
Thanks, ptero. Sionnach's charming but nonetheless confused look is endearing, but he still has not answered my question.
Chained, what does fresh-baked pie have to do with Drury Lane? I ask you.
March 17, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word the giving tree
Because it sprouts muffins only in the summer. Duh!
Wait... are you familiar with the Lollipop Tree?
(Heh. I typed "Lollipot Tree.")
March 17, 2009
reesetee commented on the word the giving tree
Of course! I'm a Burl Ives fan from way back.
I don't care for lollipops, though. Or lollipots.
March 17, 2009
sionnach commented on the word the giving tree
One of the very first records I heard in my youth was by Burl Ives. I believe it was called something like "Froggie went a courting".
In answer to the still-baffling question "Do I know the Muffin Tree?", I can only surmise that this is some kind of oblique reference to A Melon for Ecstasy and respond that I have never been a tree-hugger of the Humphrey Mackevoy ilk.
March 18, 2009
reesetee commented on the word the giving tree
Oh, great. Another book for my 27-page reading list.
;-)
March 18, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word the giving tree
That Muffin Tree, it's over on Drury Lane, right?
March 18, 2009
reesetee commented on the word the giving tree
Yes, he's down on Drury Lane. Why?
March 18, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word the giving tree
Oh yes. I know the Muffin Tree.
March 18, 2009
reesetee commented on the word the giving tree
The Muffin Tree?
March 18, 2009
pterodactyl commented on the word the giving tree
The Muffin Tree!
March 18, 2009
fbharjo commented on the word the giving tree
it grows on the big rock candy mountain, doesn't it?
March 18, 2009
fbharjo commented on the word the giving tree
big rock candy mountains
March 18, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word the giving tree
*singing*
On the big rock candy mountain,
You never change your socks
And the little streams of alcohol
Come a-trickling down the rocks...
March 18, 2009
reesetee commented on the word the giving tree
*joins in*
...And you never throw rocks
And your hair is never paaaartedddd!
March 18, 2009
sionnach commented on the word the giving tree
Well. This wouldn't be the first time a page I started veered bizarrely out of control. And I'm sure it won't be the last.
March 18, 2009
reesetee commented on the word the giving tree
You must be so proud.
March 18, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word the giving tree
On the contrary, sionnach. It is in control.
March 19, 2009
arcadia commented on the word the giving tree
I have kids, therefore I have (multiple copies of) the Giving Tree. The thing that always bugged me is that it looks nothing like an apple tree -more like some inexplicably fruit-bearing combination of beech tree and willow tree. Very strange!
March 20, 2009
oroboros commented on the word the giving tree
Molly Shannon's tree forte?
March 20, 2009
jennarenn commented on the word the giving tree
I'm so relieved that I'm not the only hater. I've always felt a little guilty....
March 21, 2009
sionnach commented on the word the giving tree
There are NEW muffin films!
muffin films by the divine Amy Winfrey
October 12, 2011