Welcome back to the "Bridget Jones's Diary" discussion of Lemondrop's Book Club. (Click here if you happened to miss the first questions.)As always, we've got juicy discussion topics for you whether or not you've read the book. Everyone who leaves a comment through November 15 is eligible to win one of 10 copies of "Doodle While You Work: Erase the Tedium," a creativity-sparking journal, or one of two "Days of Our Lives" prize packs (info here).
Parents are stressful enough, and when they try to "talk" or "connect" with you, the results can be horrifically hilarious.
* Bridget's dad's comment about the clitoris being part of Nigel Cole's lepidoptery collection is one of the more cringe-worthy moments in fiction. What is the most outrageous thing one of your parents has ever said to you in real life?
* Who is more embarrassing: Bridget's mum or dad? Cite examples from the novel (or movie) and support your reasoning.
* Tell us about a successful (or unsuccessful) date that you've been set up on by your parents.
Leave a comment and check in tomorrow for more questions about the book's big-screen adaptation.
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Thursday 29 October
By Beatrice
I think I'm thankful that my parents have never set me up on a date! I would have no idea who I would end up on a date with. I can't even imagine. I guess I'm lucky that there aren't many single men in the small town where they live.
As for embarrassing things they've said to me, there are so many that I've lost count. Scarily enough, we had a dinner conversation about Two Girls, One Cup. They also ask me about my sex life on a semi-regular basis!
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Sunday 15 November
By Heather C
Thankfully, my parents are pretty good about saying the right things...unless my dad is on a plane for any length of time. He tends to tip the bottle while flying and comes out tipsy and snarky. Avoid! Avoid!
They also do NOT set me up on dates. That's awesome.
I guess I'm going to have to reread my book! I can't remember which parent was worse! Guessing? Her mom!
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