A Little Pick-Me-Up

A Little Pick-Me-Up

June 14th, 2010 @ 1:17 pm by Mrs. Jellyfish
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A little while back, I had hit a lull in the planning process when Bridesmaid E surprised me with this hilarious book: Porn for the Bride. It currently graces our coffee table, inspiring perturbed glances (mainly from my dad) and uncontrolled giggles (from my girlfriends). The book is part of a series of “Porn for Women” books, created by The Cambridge Women’s Pornography Cooperative. According to Amazon.com, “The Cambridge Women’s Pornography Cooperative is a secret society of women working to redefine the way we look at pornography. They understand that sometimes a clean kitchen is hotter than a guy in a muscle shirt.”

You can buy it here.

Now before you get your panties in a bunch, don’t worry – there’s nothing really illicit about this book. But it does poke fun at some stereotypical bride fantasies, and it makes for a good laugh (the eye candy doesn’t hurt, either). Here is a sneak peek:

“No, I don’t think $5000 is too much for a cake.”

“I feel it will be much more meaningful if we write our own vows.”

Other personal favorites include: a picture of a buff guy holding a kayak with the caption, “Is it OK if I invite your father and little brother to the bachelor party? It’s just a kayak trip with old friends, and a chance to talk about how lucky we all are,” and the one with a guy gleefully holding a magazine with the caption, “I picked up the new Martha for you!” A girl can dream.

If you could write your own Porn for the Bride caption, what would it be?

*All images courtesy of Amazon.com.

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25 Responses to “A Little Pick-Me-Up”

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

!!! That is hilarious! I need that book! Thanks for sharing!

6/14/10 @ 1:31 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Hamster (message) 4,046 posts, Honey bee

HAHAHA! Omg. To die for. I wanna run out and get a copy now. If I had to add my own, it would be “Of course the day-of timeline isn’t too detailed, dear.”

6/14/10 @ 1:40 pm (reply)

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realeastcoaster (message) 1,245 posts, Bumble bee

lol…mine would be “Let’s watch Glee and Steel Magnolias while making our DIY place cards!”

6/14/10 @ 1:45 pm (reply)

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FutureMrsZapper (message) 356 posts, Helper bee

OMG this is a shower gift must! SO FUNNY! I can’t wait to gift this (even if it is just to myself for now haha).

6/14/10 @ 1:55 pm (reply)

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sironel (message) 404 posts, Helper bee

“I decided to quit World of Warcraft and Xbox so I can spend more time helping you plan.”

6/14/10 @ 1:55 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Guinea Pig (message) 1,377 posts, Bumble bee

Haha - awesome! I love Mrs. Hamster’s suggestion, and think if I had to make one it would be “Darling I know everyone will save every detail item from our wedding for years to come”

6/14/10 @ 1:59 pm (reply)

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Twista (message) 804 posts, Busy bee

“Honey, I was spending some time on the internet today and found the most wonderful idea for table centerpieces.”

6/14/10 @ 2:07 pm (reply)

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redherring (message) 1,969 posts, Buzzing bee

“I completely agree that [number] months in advance is exactly the right time to start figuring out [task].”

6/14/10 @ 2:08 pm (reply)

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edb (message) 415 posts, Helper bee

http://xkcd.com/714/ is all I have to say to that.

I think the only thing my porn caption would read is, “yes sweetie, you should stress over every single detail, like crafting a shot list and day of timeline 6 months before the big day, and no, I don’t think studying for the bar is more important than wedding planning.”

But I think I’m lucky, and I also don’t think it’s unreasonable of him to remind me that I’m stressing too much too early.

6/14/10 @ 2:10 pm (reply)

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Miss Seashell (message) 1,713 posts, Bumble bee

“Can I rub your feet while you get that (whatever) done?” would totally work for me!

6/14/10 @ 2:46 pm (reply)

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amariem25 (message) 3,733 posts, Sugar bee

“of course I help you decide which red and pink flowers look the best with our wedding theme”

6/14/10 @ 2:46 pm (reply)

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Miss Lioness (message) 817 posts, Busy bee

OMG one of my bmaids got this for me as an engagement gift and it’s hilarious! Always a good conversation piece on our coffee table

6/14/10 @ 3:02 pm (reply)

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LittlestBirds (message) 2,605 posts, Sugar bee

@edb: You beat me to it, I was going to post that xkcd. Love it.

6/14/10 @ 3:31 pm (reply)

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Ms Potato Chips (message) 1,193 posts, Bumble bee

“I’ve hired you a wedding planner”

6/14/10 @ 4:54 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Too funny!

6/14/10 @ 5:08 pm (reply)

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Miss Jellyfish (message) 1,450 posts, Bumble bee

@edb: I feel you on studying for the Bar! I need to focus more on that, less on the wedding.

I think mine would be “Honey, I’ve decided that videography is important so I’ve hired [insert name of overpriced but amazing videographer] - surprise!”

6/14/10 @ 5:44 pm (reply)

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