Friday, March 25, 2011

The Taking Tree

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Is it just me or is the Giving Tree about an apple tree and a sociopath with auditory hallucinations?


Okay, fine, maybe not, but that book always makes me cry and I really dislike that jerk kid.


If you've never read the story, you can see it here.
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15 comments:

  1. BonnieMarch 25, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    That was depressing. :(

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  2. ChristinaMarch 25, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    It's not just you. I always hated that kid, but felt bad, because it was supposed to be such a tender story of sharing and friendship...

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  3. JRoseMarch 25, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    This is inappropriate but hilarious, on the subject.
    SASSY GAY FRIEND - The Giving Tree

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  4. Hungarican ChickMarch 25, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I love Shel Silverstein. It's a wonderful book, and yes the kid's a jerk.

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  5. lisbonlionessMarch 25, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Here's one addition to my amazon wish list.

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  6. RonjaMarch 25, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Total Jerk Kid. I hated that kid as soon as I became a teenager and realized how awful he was. And thank you JRose for sassy gay friend. I forgot all about him and it always makes me laugh.

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  7. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I agree! That kid was just awful. You nailed it right on the head!

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  8. cfrick95March 30, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    if i was the tree i would put the kid in a wood chipper and see how he liked it lol :)

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  9. LeeshaMarch 30, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I remember that book. Always thought the kid was a spoiled brat.

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  10. Molly MerulaMarch 31, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Actually, I just read 'The Taking Tree' by a Shrill Travesty. :D

    http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Tree-Selfish-Parody/dp/1442407638

    Very awesome.

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  11. Miss AdventureMarch 31, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Ha, an American reference that I understand. Reminds me of my friend in Wisconsin ....... sweet memories. But you're right, about the story, and what does the tree get out of the relationship?

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  12. DeannaApril 1, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I have always hated that book because what a horrible kid he is! Glad to see someone agrees!

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  13. BApril 7, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    A lot of popular children's books seem this way! That's why my favorite is The Stinky Cheese Man! Anybody else remember these hilarious inverted fairy-tales?

    http://www.amazon.com/Stinky-Cheese-Other-Fairly-Stupid/dp/067084487X

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  14. MWApril 9, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    And, you know, when you think about the fact that the book is printed on paper, which comes from trees... and how many millions of books were printed and how many trees were killed to make them... and how many spoiled brat children were read this story...

    it all just kinda makes you sad for the world.

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  15. natApril 14, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I was totally gonna post you the 'Sassy Gay Friend' link and saw that you'd seen it already. hilarious!

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