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Celebutards: The Hollywood Hacks, Limousine Liberals, & Pandering Politicians Who Are Destroying America
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
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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242 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2009
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January 24, 2010
A truly repulsive book. Andrea Peyser is a columnist with the New York "Headless Body Found in Topless Bar" Post who doesn't know the difference between a celebrity (Tom Cruise), a documentary filmmaker (Michael Moore), a international journalist (Christiane Amanpour), politicians and statesmen (Jimmy Carter, Al Gore, Et al), and a newspaper (New York Times). What do these people and others in Peyser's vicious little book have in common? Peyser states it is that they are "lazy and egotistical stars with too much money, fame, leisure time, and media attention, but too little common sense or knowledge". But really the only thing they have in common is a liberal bent that the author find offensive. And Amanpour? I don't even know what her political viewpoint is, mainly because she is one of the most balanced and respected reporters in the media. But that is obviously enough for Peyser. She interviews Islamists! How dare she! To Peyser, the New York Times is a celebrity and totally unreliable. That is from someone who works for the Post which is constantly viewed by New Yorkers themselves as the single least reliable local paper.
The scary thing is that Peyser could have made a point. We do give our celebrities way too much power. Personally I don't care how many couches Tom Cruise jumps on, or how many babies Brangelina adopts, or whether George Clooney is gay. Peyser is obsessed with it though. It's amusing how many times she insinuates or ridicules someone's sexuality and then immediately pipes in with "But of course I'm straight." Oh really? Our entertainers, liberal or conservative, are entitled to their opinion and they are entitled to use the platform we give them. Yet that doesn't mean they know more than anyone else. Nor should we assume they have any expertise except in their field of entertainment. Yet Peyser, in A) excluding all but liberals and B)including those who are not entertainers but knowledgeable people with something to say (Hillary Clinton, Noam Chomsky, Edward Kennedy,...The New York Times!!!!!...this is ridiculous!!!. To Peyser, Europe is a celebrity!... I am not joking!), she totally destroys any credibility she has. She briefly defends why she does not include people like Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, and Anne Coulter saying it is because they are commentators. I don't buy it since she chooses to include liberal news reporters and commentators. Nor do I buy the argument that these right wing nutcases are not included because they do not have liberal media backing them up. Fox News does just fine in propping them up. The straight story (no pun intended) is Peyser has written a very unfunny, totally mean hatchet job that is an insult to journalism no matter what credible measure you may use.
By the way, this was a free book. I'm glad I didn't pay for this and I advise you not to give your money to this hack.
The scary thing is that Peyser could have made a point. We do give our celebrities way too much power. Personally I don't care how many couches Tom Cruise jumps on, or how many babies Brangelina adopts, or whether George Clooney is gay. Peyser is obsessed with it though. It's amusing how many times she insinuates or ridicules someone's sexuality and then immediately pipes in with "But of course I'm straight." Oh really? Our entertainers, liberal or conservative, are entitled to their opinion and they are entitled to use the platform we give them. Yet that doesn't mean they know more than anyone else. Nor should we assume they have any expertise except in their field of entertainment. Yet Peyser, in A) excluding all but liberals and B)including those who are not entertainers but knowledgeable people with something to say (Hillary Clinton, Noam Chomsky, Edward Kennedy,...The New York Times!!!!!...this is ridiculous!!!. To Peyser, Europe is a celebrity!... I am not joking!), she totally destroys any credibility she has. She briefly defends why she does not include people like Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, and Anne Coulter saying it is because they are commentators. I don't buy it since she chooses to include liberal news reporters and commentators. Nor do I buy the argument that these right wing nutcases are not included because they do not have liberal media backing them up. Fox News does just fine in propping them up. The straight story (no pun intended) is Peyser has written a very unfunny, totally mean hatchet job that is an insult to journalism no matter what credible measure you may use.
By the way, this was a free book. I'm glad I didn't pay for this and I advise you not to give your money to this hack.
February 2, 2009
A round of applause to Andrea Peyser. Many unbelievable quotes from various celebrities. Background information is given and actions are put in perspective. Very humorous at times. Peyser is a talented writer. Just a lesson for many to be careful who you put on a pedestal and who you get your information from.
October 2, 2009
Why I read It
Making fun of egotistical Hollywood celebrities who believe their opinions on world politics are like the gifts from the Gods to us peons down below. What’s not to love?
The Good
In a short few pages the author decimates the credibility of the major players of the politically active Hollywood set. I love this quote by Mimi Rogers talking about her ex-husband Tom Cruise. "He was seriously thinking of becoming a monk," Rogers told Playboy. "He thought he had to be celibate to maintain the purity of his instrument, but my instrument needed tuning, and we had to split.'
The Bad
Given the format the presentation is completely one sided and biased. If you lean conservative you will like this book; liberals, not so much.
The Ugly (my opinion)
Beyond all the gossipy fun of bringing down the house on sand a lot of the Celebutards live in, the larger point rings true. Why in the hell does anyone care what some actor thinks about politics? Does being good looking and rich give you some special insights to life? If anyone else came to us and started sharing random political thoughts I think we would be a little more judicious. But it seems a lot of people say to themselves “Hey, (insert celebrity here) is really funny so what they have to say must be true.” Anyways a fun and quick read. I just wish she had gone after the other side as well.
Making fun of egotistical Hollywood celebrities who believe their opinions on world politics are like the gifts from the Gods to us peons down below. What’s not to love?
The Good
In a short few pages the author decimates the credibility of the major players of the politically active Hollywood set. I love this quote by Mimi Rogers talking about her ex-husband Tom Cruise. "He was seriously thinking of becoming a monk," Rogers told Playboy. "He thought he had to be celibate to maintain the purity of his instrument, but my instrument needed tuning, and we had to split.'
The Bad
Given the format the presentation is completely one sided and biased. If you lean conservative you will like this book; liberals, not so much.
The Ugly (my opinion)
Beyond all the gossipy fun of bringing down the house on sand a lot of the Celebutards live in, the larger point rings true. Why in the hell does anyone care what some actor thinks about politics? Does being good looking and rich give you some special insights to life? If anyone else came to us and started sharing random political thoughts I think we would be a little more judicious. But it seems a lot of people say to themselves “Hey, (insert celebrity here) is really funny so what they have to say must be true.” Anyways a fun and quick read. I just wish she had gone after the other side as well.
May 5, 2009
I know the title of this book may be offensive to some, but it was really the subtitle ("The Hollywood Hacks, Limousine Liberals, and Pandering Politicians Who Are Destroying America") and the cover photo that caused me to check it out of the library. The author explains her rather unusual word choice at the beginning of the book and uses it throughout, so be warned if you don't like it.
My husband and I argued whether her tone was too strident (he read only a couple of pages about Jimmy Carter)... I contend that although she may sound a bit harsh in some respects, most of her facts seem well researched and verifiable, and I think she may have struck that tone because these celebrities have honestly got it coming to them, and no one else seems brave enough to call them out on certain things. With each chapter dedicated to a new celebrity, from Hillary Clinton to Bill Maher to Paris Hilton to Oprah, it was an interesting read. It is rather obvious though, how one-sided it is... I mean, wouldn't Rush Limbaugh qualify for this list, at least?
Indeed, if you have ever looked up to any of these people (I didn't), I doubt you would remain a fan after reading some of the ridiculous things they've said and done.
My husband and I argued whether her tone was too strident (he read only a couple of pages about Jimmy Carter)... I contend that although she may sound a bit harsh in some respects, most of her facts seem well researched and verifiable, and I think she may have struck that tone because these celebrities have honestly got it coming to them, and no one else seems brave enough to call them out on certain things. With each chapter dedicated to a new celebrity, from Hillary Clinton to Bill Maher to Paris Hilton to Oprah, it was an interesting read. It is rather obvious though, how one-sided it is... I mean, wouldn't Rush Limbaugh qualify for this list, at least?
Indeed, if you have ever looked up to any of these people (I didn't), I doubt you would remain a fan after reading some of the ridiculous things they've said and done.
April 6, 2009
It is hard to take seriously an author who lumps Paris Hilton, Madonna, George Clooney and Streisand with President Carter and Al Gore in her definition of a celebutard. I would totally agree with her on celebrity types often being airheads and not suitably informed to be our authorities on serious issues, but its very funny that she doesn't see Bill O'reilly, Sean Hannity, Ann Coulter (all who endorsed her book) or Rush as Clebutards.
Celebutard definition (1) a famous person with a grandose notion of his own importance and contribution to the known universe (2) a human being of subpar intellect, oversized ego and colossal bank account, whose existence represents a drag on the food chain, waste of oxygen and severe annoyance (3) an egregious moron
This is the first book I've ever given only one star. This is a really fast read, apparently written for the very subpar intellect of which she speaks!
Celebutard definition (1) a famous person with a grandose notion of his own importance and contribution to the known universe (2) a human being of subpar intellect, oversized ego and colossal bank account, whose existence represents a drag on the food chain, waste of oxygen and severe annoyance (3) an egregious moron
This is the first book I've ever given only one star. This is a really fast read, apparently written for the very subpar intellect of which she speaks!
January 4, 2021
Read this!
Great read, and right on target. As Oliver Hardy once said, the dumbest people are the ones that don't know anything but think they are smart.
Great read, and right on target. As Oliver Hardy once said, the dumbest people are the ones that don't know anything but think they are smart.
February 9, 2021
this was amusing and interesting in part, but went on too long and was a bit repetitive.
February 22, 2013
Subtitled: The Hollywood Hacks, Limousine Liberals, and Pandering Politicians Who Are Destroying America
An admittedly slanted look at celebrities who believe being famous and/or rich makes them experts who should be listened to regarding their pet projects. The term Celebutard is from celebrity, debutante, and retard.
Each chapter focuses on a particular individual, giving a look at their biography, education, and moving to what makes them a celebutard, using direct quotes. Some of the people included: Al Gore, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Barbra Streisand, Paris Hilton, Jimmy Carter, and others.
What I found compelling were the direct quotes from these people, quotes that show their ignorance and flights of fancy. No matter what side of the political/environment spectrum you might be on, this is well worth the read just to see that. I didn't agree with everything Peyser knocked, but I had to agree that some of these individuals really need to stick to their day jobs.
An admittedly slanted look at celebrities who believe being famous and/or rich makes them experts who should be listened to regarding their pet projects. The term Celebutard is from celebrity, debutante, and retard.
Each chapter focuses on a particular individual, giving a look at their biography, education, and moving to what makes them a celebutard, using direct quotes. Some of the people included: Al Gore, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Barbra Streisand, Paris Hilton, Jimmy Carter, and others.
What I found compelling were the direct quotes from these people, quotes that show their ignorance and flights of fancy. No matter what side of the political/environment spectrum you might be on, this is well worth the read just to see that. I didn't agree with everything Peyser knocked, but I had to agree that some of these individuals really need to stick to their day jobs.
January 28, 2009
This book exposes many a celebrity (and others) for their ridiculous beliefs and public comments. Why do we give any actor a soapbox just because they are famous? Are they smarter than me or the average American? Far from it, in fact, they are mostly weirdos. Ms. Peyser does a good job of documenting the Hollywood nuts. I didn't agree with everything she said, but for the most part, she makes some good points. She was very thorough, and in some cases too thorough in exposing these actors and their filthy degenerate lifestyles. Some things I just didn't want to know about Angelina Jolie.
July 11, 2010
I was interested in this book because I wanted information about some of the things the various people the author talks about have allegedly said or done. Although I did learn some new things, the author’s pettiness at times and her snarky tone throughout pretty much undermine the points she is trying to make - some of which are legitimate, and some of which aren’t. I’m glad I read it; I’m also glad I didn’t pay for it (I picked it up for my Kindle during the short time it was offered for free.)
February 16, 2010
An absolute waste of time, and offensive. She did her research while waiting in line at the grocery store apparently. I can do as much myself. There wasn't anything witty or revealing. Ridiculous that she can have such a long list of starlets and statesmen and leave out the biggest twit of them all - Sarah Palin. Glad this was a free kindle book, and very short. Not worth the time or money otherwise.
February 20, 2009
I agree with her list of 'celebutards' and she even brought up some I hadn't thought about such as Jimmy Carter and Oprah. A lot of the chapters were pretty skimpy and I wish they had been better developed.
April 4, 2010
didn't finish....
while I have no doubt that I agree with her assessment on some points, the fact that her MAIN problem with some people is the dreadful misspellings on their blogs.
Really? A whole chapter dedicated to that?
Not worth my time.
while I have no doubt that I agree with her assessment on some points, the fact that her MAIN problem with some people is the dreadful misspellings on their blogs.
Really? A whole chapter dedicated to that?
Not worth my time.
May 20, 2012
This book is awful. I only read it because I needed something vapid to read after "We Need to Talk About Kevin". The author clearly is just jealous of celebrities and politicians, and needs to get a life.
February 18, 2009
Want to know about the infestations in Hollywood and Washington? This is an interesting book showing the "dangers and stupidities of the celebutard set"
April 26, 2009
I honestly cannot believe that I read this book. It was pretty pointless and a bit offensive at times, but I've read worse. I'm sure my conservative friends would have a blast reading it.
January 1, 2010
Don't waste your time with this garbage. An truly horrible book.
January 31, 2010
Got 50% through and couldn't do any more...skimmed the rest
February 8, 2010
Amusing- had me laughing- so glad someone finally wrote what I have been thinking about Hollywood and its inhabitants!!!
February 9, 2010
Argh. What a moron.
January 13, 2011
Biased right wing rhetoric
July 24, 2015
The biggest piece of crap I have ever read. She buys into every republican statement
January 26, 2016
Silly, immature and sophomoric. It is a quick read, but not any kind of politically insightful read.
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