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''Few things are better than 3rd Base'' | |||
[[ | '''Bookazon.com''' is a fictitious online bookstore in a spoof of [[Amazon.com]]. The website first appeared in an Easter egg from the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[studying]]. It seems to sell less than reputable books such as ''This Book is Better Than 1st, 2nd, and Quite Possibly Even 3rd Base'' by [[Lem Sportsinterviews]] and ''[[The King of Town|The King Of Town]]'s Adventures In Giant Cockroachland'' by Ronmartin Realdude. | ||
== Spotlight Reviews == | |||
=== This Book is Better Than 1st, 2nd, and Quite Possibly Even 3rd Base === | |||
MSRP: [[Tooty-two|$28.9T]] (US). | MSRP: [[Tooty-two|$28.9T]] (US). | ||
==== Better than 4th base even?!? ==== | |||
''Reviewer: Tempe Sam''<br /> | ''Reviewer: Tempe Sam''<br /> | ||
''Rating: 4 Stars'' | ''Rating: 4 Stars'' | ||
I'm read this book! Twize! It had more chapters than any book I've ever read! Which was my favourite? I dunno. I only read wan. But it got me where I needed to be. The restroom. When I'm done read this book I plan to ride my own. I call it | I'm read this book! Twize! It had more chapters than any book I've ever read! Which was my favourite? I dunno. I only read wan. But it got me where I needed to be. The restroom. When I'm done read this book I plan to ride my own. I call it "Leftover Sam and the Leftover Sam Book." Will you by it?! | ||
==== DISAPPOINTED!! ==== | |||
=== | |||
''Reviewer: Dean With''<br /> | ''Reviewer: Dean With''<br /> | ||
''Rating: 1 Star'' | ''Rating: 1 Star'' | ||
This book is only as good as AND NO BETTER THAN first base. Trust me folks, I've been there. True, only once and yes it was about 18 years ago but I'm no dummy. The title is a clear cut case of the ol' Bait and Switch. Most of the book ends up being about one time when the author's basement flooded and how it ruined all his old | This book is only as good as AND NO BETTER THAN first base. Trust me folks, I've been there. True, only once and yes it was about 18 years ago but I'm no dummy. The title is a clear cut case of the ol' Bait and Switch. Most of the book ends up being about one time when the author's basement flooded and how it ruined all his old "Prince Valiant" comics. | ||
==== Another Triumph for Sportsinterviews!! ==== | |||
''Reviewer: Just Nobody Sportsinterviews''<br /> | ''Reviewer: Just Nobody Sportsinterviews''<br /> | ||
''Rating: 5 Stars'' | ''Rating: 5 Stars'' | ||
Lem Sportsinterviews has outdone himself this time. After the soothing, mild success of his first published essay, | Lem Sportsinterviews has outdone himself this time. After the soothing, mild success of his first published essay, "Why People in Hollywood Ought to Give Me $5,760," Lem has come roaring back like some type of book writing lion. The cover, the title, the fonts, the spacing, the margins, all of it: GOLD! Of particular import are his Chapter Headings including such tear jerkers as: '''My favorite pen quit working just now''' and the politically charged '''I had to pay taxes AGAIN this year!''' Lem has clearly entered a new stage in his career. Here's hoping it's the bonus stage. | ||
=== The King of Town's Adventures In Giant Cockroachland === | |||
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''Written by a living, breathing person, not a cat.'' | |||
A real book that exists.<br /> | A real book that exists.<br /> | ||
3 pages.<br /> | 3 pages.<br /> | ||
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I'm a best-selling author and I am NOT a cat!! I write books and am a living, breathing person, not a cat. | I'm a best-selling author and I am NOT a cat!! I write books and am a living, breathing person, not a cat. | ||
== Fun Facts == | |||
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=== Explanations === | |||
== | |||
* The name is a [[Portmanteaus|portmanteau]] of | * The name is a [[Portmanteaus|portmanteau]] of "book" and "[http://www.amazon.com Amazon.com]". | ||
* The 3 reader reviews are cliché reviews one finds on such sites. The earliest review is by | * The 3 reader reviews are cliché reviews one finds on such sites. The earliest review is by "Just Nobody Sportsinterviews", which is intended to be a blatant attempt by the author to act as a [[Shill|shill]] to promote sales of his book. | ||
=== Trivia === | |||
== | |||
* Bookazon.com is a registered website, redirecting to publisher [http://www.pattonsquill.com Rick Patton]. | * Bookazon.com is a registered website, redirecting to publisher [http://www.pattonsquill.com Rick Patton]. | ||
=== Real-World References === | |||
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* [[Tempe]] [[Sam]], one of the reviewers for ''This Book is Better than 1st, 2nd, and Quite Possibly Even 3rd Base'', is planning to write a book called ''Leftover Sam and the Leftover Sam Book''. This may be a reference to the band [[Leftover Salmon]]. | * [[Tempe]] [[Sam]], one of the reviewers for ''This Book is Better than 1st, 2nd, and Quite Possibly Even 3rd Base'', is planning to write a book called ''Leftover Sam and the Leftover Sam Book''. This may be a reference to the band [[Leftover Salmon]]. | ||
* [[Prince Valiant]] is a comic strip created by [[Hal Foster]]. The comic is an adventure/drama epic that has had a continuous story for its entire history. | * [[Prince Valiant]] is a comic strip created by [[Hal Foster]]. The comic is an adventure/drama epic that has had a continuous story for its entire history. | ||
== Appearances == | |||
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* '''Debut:''' Email [[studying]] | * '''Debut:''' Email [[studying]] | ||
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* [[Mr. Poofers Must Die]] | * [[Mr. Poofers Must Die]] | ||
== See Also == | |||
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* [[Some Type of Online Auction]] | * [[Some Type of Online Auction]] | ||
== External Links == | |||
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* [https://homestarrunner.com/amazon.html view the Bookazon page] | * [https://homestarrunner.com/amazon.html view the Bookazon page] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 14 July 2026
Few things are better than 3rd Base
Bookazon.com is a fictitious online bookstore in a spoof of Amazon.com. The website first appeared in an Easter egg from the Strong Bad Email studying. It seems to sell less than reputable books such as This Book is Better Than 1st, 2nd, and Quite Possibly Even 3rd Base by Lem Sportsinterviews and The King Of Town's Adventures In Giant Cockroachland by Ronmartin Realdude.
Spotlight Reviews
This Book is Better Than 1st, 2nd, and Quite Possibly Even 3rd Base
MSRP: $28.9T (US).
Better than 4th base even?!?
Reviewer: Tempe Sam
Rating: 4 Stars
I'm read this book! Twize! It had more chapters than any book I've ever read! Which was my favourite? I dunno. I only read wan. But it got me where I needed to be. The restroom. When I'm done read this book I plan to ride my own. I call it "Leftover Sam and the Leftover Sam Book." Will you by it?!
DISAPPOINTED!!
Reviewer: Dean With
Rating: 1 Star
This book is only as good as AND NO BETTER THAN first base. Trust me folks, I've been there. True, only once and yes it was about 18 years ago but I'm no dummy. The title is a clear cut case of the ol' Bait and Switch. Most of the book ends up being about one time when the author's basement flooded and how it ruined all his old "Prince Valiant" comics.
Another Triumph for Sportsinterviews!!
Reviewer: Just Nobody Sportsinterviews
Rating: 5 Stars
Lem Sportsinterviews has outdone himself this time. After the soothing, mild success of his first published essay, "Why People in Hollywood Ought to Give Me $5,760," Lem has come roaring back like some type of book writing lion. The cover, the title, the fonts, the spacing, the margins, all of it: GOLD! Of particular import are his Chapter Headings including such tear jerkers as: My favorite pen quit working just now and the politically charged I had to pay taxes AGAIN this year! Lem has clearly entered a new stage in his career. Here's hoping it's the bonus stage.
The King of Town's Adventures In Giant Cockroachland
Written by a living, breathing person, not a cat.
A real book that exists.
3 pages.
copyright 1943?
Download the eBook Now!
Actual Publishing Company
est. 1904
About the author:
I'm a best-selling author and I am NOT a cat!! I write books and am a living, breathing person, not a cat.
Fun Facts
Explanations
- The name is a portmanteau of "book" and "Amazon.com".
- The 3 reader reviews are cliché reviews one finds on such sites. The earliest review is by "Just Nobody Sportsinterviews", which is intended to be a blatant attempt by the author to act as a shill to promote sales of his book.
Trivia
- Bookazon.com is a registered website, redirecting to publisher Rick Patton.
Real-World References
- Tempe Sam, one of the reviewers for This Book is Better than 1st, 2nd, and Quite Possibly Even 3rd Base, is planning to write a book called Leftover Sam and the Leftover Sam Book. This may be a reference to the band Leftover Salmon.
- Prince Valiant is a comic strip created by Hal Foster. The comic is an adventure/drama epic that has had a continuous story for its entire history.
Appearances
- Debut: Email studying
- Email diorama
- Mr. Poofers Must Die
