Welcome back to the book club! Remember, everyone who comments by December 1 is eligible to win free copies of the book or a limited edition "The Dirt" lithograph. If you missed the first installment or just want more details, start here.2. Women
In a memoir about sex, drugs and rock n' roll, there are going to be more than a few women of ill repute, along with some angels who save the bad boy heroes. "The Dirt" certainly has its share of both.
We're wondering, just like we did with Russell Brand's "My Booky Wook," were 1980s Sunset Strip-era Mötley Crüe at all dateable?
Is there any appeal to some dudes who are going to stick their junk in an egg burrito to "cover up the smell" of, shall we say, cheating on their girlfriends with anyone "stupid or drunk enough to get into Tommy's van."
(An egg burrito aside, who do you think got to be the first to use it? Who lost out and was last? Ew.)
What is it about these yahoos that makes them so appealing? There has to be something there.
After all, I've read this book at least three times now, and I still find myself laughing and finding these guys appealing. That may say something more about me than Mötley Crüe.
2a. Multiple-choice bonus question
What is the best way to tell someone you're dating that you are no longer interested?
a. Sleep with her daughter.
b. Punch her teeth out.
c. Push her off a jet ski.
d. Be honest and say, "You're, um, cockeyed."
3. Attractiveness
Do you think that unattractive people are given better personalities by God to compensate for their looks or, rather, that because of their unsightliness, they are forced by society to develop better personalities? Discuss your answer in relation to Tommy Lee and Mick Mars.
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Friday 06 November
By Sandy
Sunset Strip era Crüe was more do-able than dateable---and only in the no-strings attached kind of way. They were hot, but very immature and sometimes just plain a-holes. I'm not sure what made them so hot...maybe a combination of looks and devil-may-care attitude? Being in a band didn't hurt, either.
The best way to tel someone you aren't interested in them is honesty. "You're cockeyed" is a little mean, but its better than having your teeth punched out.
I think people who are considered less attractive may develop better personalities because they aren't going to get by on their looks alone. Take Tommy and Mick---both talented, both in a famous band, but who is the more popular of the two? Tommy. I always thought he was cute, but after reading the book, I find Mick much more interesting than Tommy.
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Friday 06 November
By Valerie
I met them once when they were starting out. I was 12 and they asked me where I would like them to sign my body.
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Friday 06 November
By Sandy
Very cool, Valerie....cool in a very wrong way. What can I say, I love the Crüe. My 12 year old self is jealous.
Sunday 08 November
By Ashil
Holy shit I love this book. When I worked at a bookstore I used to recommend it to EVERYONE. I've read it so many times the pages are starting to fall apart.
I was luck enough to see Crue twice, once front row where Nikki threw me his pick and other women burned me with cigarettes to try and get.
I still have heat rash burns on my face from the pyrotechnics.
Now if only Nikki weren't dating that Kat Von D thing.
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Monday 09 November
By heather
I actually kinda like Kat Von D and think they work in some weird little way.
Valerie, that story is totally hilarious and disturbing.