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LynneSin

(95,337 posts) Mon Jul 9, 2012, 09:26 AM Jul 2012

Yes I just read 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. You may proceed with the shaming [View all]

Honestly, I saw the movie version of this 2 decades ago - it was called '9 1/2 weeks'.

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Yes I just read 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. You may proceed with the shaming [View all] LynneSin Jul 2012 OP

On the contrary. You now have more legitimacy in criticizing the piece Baitball Blogger Jul 2012 #1

That will be tomorrow after I rewatch the episode tonight LynneSin Jul 2012 #3

Fifty shades may do better with major Baitball Blogger Jul 2012 #6

I read that he was interested in the role. RiffRandell Jul 2012 #54

Hot sex scene. Then there was the kid who claimed his friend could fart the alphabet. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #2

Only Adrian Lyne could find a way to put that in a softcore S&M movie LynneSin Jul 2012 #4

That's the only reason I rented it. Turned out to be a good movie. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #5

Actually the Grey character was more like Mickey Rourke's character in 'Wild Orchids' LynneSin Jul 2012 #7

I didn't know there were sequels. Thanks for the heads up on them. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #8

You'd find more entertainment paying some kid $5 to fart the alphabet LynneSin Jul 2012 #10

What the hell is this book about? 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #12

I didn't read the book - saw the movie, and yes there is a farting the alphabet thing. HopeHoops Jul 2012 #13

Ok here is the short description of the book LynneSin Jul 2012 #14

Bizarre 4th law of robotics Jul 2012 #15

That's not how best sellers work. Neoma Jul 2012 #27

Sorry, but this just sounds sick. southerncrone Jul 2012 #31

I know where you're coming from however **spoilers** LynneSin Jul 2012 #32

No "spoiler apology" necessary. southerncrone Jul 2012 #34

Well the spoilers weren't just for you - some folks might want to read it LynneSin Jul 2012 #36

Thing is... Xyzse Jul 2012 #39

So, is it as poorly HappyMe Jul 2012 #9

I read it in about 6 hours LynneSin Jul 2012 #11

I admit I read it in 2 Xyzse Jul 2012 #19

Oh gawd that 'inner goddess' stuff got old really quickly! LynneSin Jul 2012 #21

I've known a few. Xyzse Jul 2012 #26

If they say they haven't then they are lying LynneSin Jul 2012 #30

I read it too Lynnesin, or at least most of it. All I can say is nolabear Jul 2012 #16

It really started to drop off after the first time in the Red Room of Pain LynneSin Jul 2012 #17

Sounds like "The Story of O." Baitball Blogger Jul 2012 #24

LOL Xyzse Jul 2012 #20

I can LynneSin Jul 2012 #28

I know, I'll be reading it Xyzse Jul 2012 #33

rolled her eyes, bit her lip, or looked down at her clasped hands in her lap Baitball Blogger Jul 2012 #23

I felt the same way, except the movie was a million times better. RiffRandell Jul 2012 #18

Seriously, I could easily write a book like that LynneSin Jul 2012 #22

I know! RiffRandell Jul 2012 #25

a virgin who never once touched herself LynneSin Jul 2012 #29

I actually already started on that. Xyzse Jul 2012 #37

Don' think I haven't been tempted. nolabear Jul 2012 #49

Yes but if we write it as a team we can eliminate all that boring, dumb-ass crap LynneSin Jul 2012 #51

Gilbert Gottfried reads "50 Shades of Grey" Swede Jul 2012 #35

It's times like these I am grateful my work place blocks You Tube LynneSin Jul 2012 #38

No, you should listen. I almost peed my pants. nolabear Jul 2012 #46

Maybe when I get home from work and after I empty my bladder LynneSin Jul 2012 #48

... churchill1985 Jul 2012 #40

I kind of doubt that I'll read it. kentauros Jul 2012 #41

So, is there anything practical I could learn from this book. dawg Jul 2012 #42

Springing your 'Red Room of Pain' on the 2nd date is never a good idea LynneSin Jul 2012 #43

The closest thing I have to a red room of pain ... dawg Jul 2012 #44

Also don't constantly comment on the little things she does LynneSin Jul 2012 #45

Stay away from virgins. They're reeeeeally annoying. nolabear Jul 2012 #47

Tell the woman she cannot touch you LynneSin Jul 2012 #50

Well, I still wear a wedding ring, and ... dawg Jul 2012 #53

I think I'm safe from the virgins. dawg Jul 2012 #52

So you wouldn't be interested in Christine O'Donnell? She's in her 40s LynneSin Jul 2012 #55

Way too crazy for me! dawg Jul 2012 #56