Comments on: 50 Shades of Controversy

By: FeathersInTheWoods (@la_murano)

FeathersInTheWoods (@la_murano) — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 02:19:41 +0000

Have you seen the meme yet that says “50 shade of grey is only ‘romantic’ because he’s a billionaire. If he lived in a trailer it would be an episode of criminal minds”? lol That pretty much sums it up. From the brief bits I read the female character was written as entirely too naive to be able to consent to that kind of relationship, and he stalks her…actually buying the place she works to control he, demanding she answer the phone he give her….so she’s at his beck and call? I did some serious skimming because I couldn’t take the writing but that is not a healthy relationship! I think it’s very disturbing that anybody would romanticize that and I am absolutely disgusted that there is apparently going to be another one. Hopefully it will fail miserably so we wont be subjected to a third.

Great post!

~Lisa

By: Joyce @ My Stay At Home Adventures

Joyce @ My Stay At Home Adventures — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:03:07 +0000

I read all 3 books and it took me a while to finish the last one because I just didn’t care for them. I read books. I have an open mind and I know that some people enjoy things I would never think possible. What bothered me about the books was that I thought the relationship wasn’t healthy and I didn’t like him. It also reminded me of Twilight (yes, I said it). Anyway, it’s not about being a prude, I just don’t think I want my child with a man that has way too many issues and controlling like this character was.

By: Lysa @ Welcome to My Circus

Lysa @ Welcome to My Circus — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:50:56 +0000

Hi Laci,

We’re so glad you were able to make it over to the #BigTopBlogParty this week! Hope to see you again at the next Party Under the Big Top too!

Wishing you a fabulous week!

Much love,
Lysa xx
Welcome to My Circus
#BigTopBlogParty

By: Life With Lorelai

Life With Lorelai — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:18:52 +0000

I’ve not read the books nor seen the movie. I can say that from what I’ve heard about both, I would not want my daughter involved in such a relationship. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again next week. 🙂

~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 16:54:41 +0000

So I usually like every book I read. I don’t think there’s a book I don’t like. That said, I really didn’t like the books. I stopped reading after the 2nd book. I don’t think it was very well written. I haven’t seen the movie and I probably will watch it because I’m interested in seeing how it compares to the books. Now, I would have been more prone to watch it and love it if Charlie Hunnam was Christian Grey! LOL Pinning and sharing! Thanks for sharing this at Totally Terrific Tuesday. I can’t wait to see what you have for this week!

Sharon
herorganizedchaos.com

By: Lisa @ Fun Money Finds

Lisa @ Fun Money Finds — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 01:42:15 +0000

I started reading all the books for the same reason most did…everybody was talking about it and I wanted to see what all the hype was about. I am pretty open-minded but I definitely would not be into most of those things and my husband knows what would happen if he tried to control me…LOL.

However, I don’t think most girls are going to see this and suddenly think that it’s okay to be treated like that. It’s purely entertainment. The book certainly won’t win any literary awards and I don’t expect to see the movie nominated for any Oscars, but I did enjoy reading the book and the movie was entertaining (however, keep in mind that all other movies I’ve seen over the last year have been rated G and animated so the bar is set pretty low).

I enjoyed your post and also reading everyone else’s opinions 🙂

By: Lisa D

Lisa D — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:27:07 +0000

I have never seen the movie, so I cant really say much but I have heard enough about it to tell you that im sure its a “sexy” movie but also it looks like a movie that glamorizes abuse. While most of us ladies know the difference and realize its fantasy and “just a book or movie”, Teenagers live in a fantasy world now days are are easily persuaded. I wouldn’t want any girl or boy to think this is the “in thing” and the turn on way to act.
Cute post by the way! Love your blog.
Hope you’ll come visit me sometime.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 08:29:52 +0000

I read the first book as my 20 year old daughter had and I wanted to be able to discuss it with her. I was concerned about this idea of a controlling man being a desirable thing but we were able to speak about it and turns out she had come to the same conclusion. (sensible girl) I also didn’t like the premise that a young boy could be “saved” by this mysterious older woman and a abusive relationship. Mostly though I thought the book had a weak story and the most pitiful dialogue – honestly who speaks like that? Poor dialogue is one of my pet hates, it makes it so difficult to get lost in a book when it’s all so jarring.
I don’t think I’ll be seeing the movie, but I’m pretty sure the film makers won’t be loosing any sleep over the loss of my ticket purchase!

By: swathi

swathi — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:55:14 +0000

I like your honest view, never read the book and not seen the movie, I don’t think I will see . As you are right with two kids getting some personal time itself is difficult. Also not like any kind of submissive relationship. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop.

By: Laci Carlson

Laci Carlson — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:53:34 +0000

In reply to lisarenee25.

Exactly we all have an “opinion” right or wrong when it comes to opinions it doesn’t really matter. I see all sides… And my kids know movies aren’t real I just know some are not raised that way. No forcing views here just conversation. Thanks so much for stopping by.