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Not all heroes wear capes
Mar 9, 2017 1:14 AM
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Whalersgirl
I used to work in this Barnes & Noble! Store 2862 in Glastonbury, CT. Surprised that this happened there in this relatively quiet town/store
TierOneLonewolf
He sure showed her.
vermoomen303
If you're the kind of guy who destroys books that sends a message in itself. He should be taken to court
ElioNope
This man is no hero.
DespiseEveryone
So, he now has to pay for them, giving her money and funding the printing of more copies and even the making of more content. You go!
andrewthemiller
I think that's a really hot picture of Kim Kardashian, and I don't have time to put it on a puffin.
ezimel
Well she does make money off of being desirable, it's normal for you to find her attractive.
jappie348
It's still vandalism. just because it's something you dont agree with, doesnt make it right
kwikstik
ItsNotBacon
SecondWind90
Tywin lannister?
Khatvogel
Excuse me, but what is a selfie book?
toropazzoide
A collection of selfies, I assume... Never saw one and I hope to keep living without seeing one.
Khatvogel
my god,..
12missafew99100
Any publicity is good publicity
METOCalot
Didn't say how he destroyed them, ahhhhhhmmmm I right?
Japanesemotorboat
The pages were sticky????
didgeboy287
I figured out what you meant way too fast. Now I'm sad.
SherMattLockSmith
He poured red ink on the pages.
supremepooperscooper
People spend an unreasonable time getting mad at the Kardashians.
heyguysitsmeamanda
According to the guy he doesn't hate Kim, he just doesn't like the "smut" (his words) she puts out for kids to see.
Quaxx
I was not aware that such thing like a selfie book exist
MINERAL115
The photo kind of suggests 'miserable cunt' as well. Doesn't surprise me he'd try to destroy other people's property he doesn't like.
oldirtyjack
this happened in my hometown this guy was drawing with lipstick all over them
ZVanderberg
I'd love to see the reaction if a black guy went into a bookstore and destroyed a bunch of books. This community is the worst.
TheGame21x
You wouldn't be seeing the (literal) dozens of comments calling him a "hero", that's for sure. Destruction of private property during
TheGame21x
a protest of police brutality? "THEY SHOULD BE IN JAIL!" A man destroys a bunch of books? "WHAT A HERO! LET'S PAY HIS LEGAL BILLS!"
timetCandyCat
ImTheGoddamnBatwoman
He's not a hero. He committed a crime. It's pretty simple.
onlypreypray
"Nothing goes over my head..."
adobesubmarine
Not to disagree, but the definition of "hero" is subjective. For many, Che Guevara and/or Pablo Escobar were heroes.
Thekingofbeans
He's giving his subjective opinion here.
BlindGoldfish
They used to call these playboys and they showed more and had more women in it.
cyberplum
Does she only publish selfie books because most of her fans can't read?
DoublevBomb
It's probably a combination of that, and fact that she has very little else to offer the human race.
RosegoldEverything
I sometimes wonder if there's anything interesting or deep going on in her head, despite the apparent lack.
DoublevBomb
Maybe. I'm more of the opinion that [nothing of value would be lost]: http://imgur.com/fpFN9gO
TheNewXFilesEpisodesAreBad
Imagine having so few problems in your life that this is where you wind up...
HailToUltron
I know.. a 'selfie book'? Fuck the Kardashians. They're famous because Kim K made a sex tape.
TheNewXFilesEpisodesAreBad
They're famous because some failed R&B artist betrayed the trust of a young woman and she made the best of her situation.
HailToUltron
Hahahaaha. She let him film it. She posed for it. She's a dumb whore.
TheNewXFilesEpisodesAreBad
You're obviously a child. Consent to sex with your partner does not give them future consent to distribute (for profit) your sex tape.
CaoimhinOHare
Although I hate the Kardashian celebrity train I do respect the marketing people driving it. They've made a fortune out of literally nothing
ezimel
Have to agree. They created an empire off of very little, that has to earn respect.
EroticZombiePants
Yeah, Kim has already made the money from it. This just results in lost money for the book store.
adobesubmarine
Nah, he turned himself in, so he's gonna end up paying for the damage.
oksharkcar
This is their retribution for buying into that sort of shit and still calling themselves a bookstore.
HailToUltron
Good. Maybe they'll learn not to buy bullshit books any more.
Althekingsmen1
I'm guessing since new book markups are often pretty high the bookstore probably only pays production costs for the ones that don't sell.
PrincessDonaldTrumpBANNED
Vandalism isn't being a hero. It's being a cunt.
UpdatedLookConfusesMe
Can you vandalize trash though?
BobcatZoidberg
Username... SOOOO relevant
mysteryroach
You don't destroy books, whatever the reason is. If you're upset with the shit that gets printed, write better ones.
trip8electric
To be fair, any book is better than a photo book of Kim Kardashian selfies. Yeah, even Twilight.
mysteryroach
I would read neither, but I reckon they both exist for a set of reasons, not all obvious.
ThatGuyWithTheTopHat
Or to save on postage, just don't buy the book :D
OuroborosX
He's a hero for destroying books? What? What is happening here, Imgur. Are you guys okay?
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OuroborosX
I see. So you're going to decide what is a legitimate book, and what deserves to be destroyed? Where have I heard that before? Hmmm.
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OuroborosX
It's a book. It has a binding and pages. What's inside of it might be repugnant to you, that doesn't change it's legitimacy.
coldrush
No seriously tho it may look like a book but it isnt. This is a stupid argument.
spudpicker
Can you imagine how scary that was for the 16-year-old behind the counter? Some crazy old dude just starts destroying stuff?
storageboars
All while calling Trump a Nazi too.
newsguycraigevans
I can understand his hatred, but yeah, destruction of property is a dick move.
OuroborosX
Well, I'll challenge you even further. What could possibly make him hate her that much? Why does he care about her that much?
newsguycraigevans
Has he made a statement regarding his hatred for her?
OuroborosX
You just said you understand his hatred. Did you forget? lol
L0rdM0M0
There's far too many people on this website who are fine with both literal and figurative book burning because they "don't like the content"
LukewarmBeans
But they call politicians they don't agree with "Hitler." Yet they fail to realize that Hitler got the German people to burn fucking books.
definitelynotchris
Though I agree burning books is fundamentally wrong.. To be fair, that isn't the worst thing Hitler did.
LukewarmBeans
No, it isn't. But it was a step into him ascending to what he became. It's about control and that's what's truly frightening.
ConfusedAxis
People buy books containing nothing but Kim Kardashian selfies? Fuck that's sad.
TheRealSirGregorCleganeTheMountain
Friend of mine got one as a gag gift for Christmas.
corneliusgansevoort
Ugh, modern culture is so gross! People are obsessed with instagram. Can't unplug! That's why i only look at KimK's selfies in book form.
DarthReznor
I work at a barnes and noble and nobody bought any of the ones we had in stock, thank fuck. the crime is they were made in the first place
ipound
I'm really glad to hear that
ScottRedford
Why did management even think ordering them in was a good idea?
DarthReznor
Couldn't tell ya. management makes a lot of dumb decisions. Part of why we're struggling tbh. It's not just cuz amazon cuts into our market
myth15
The sad thing is someone at B&N management bought them and will lose money on them, not a Kardashian. She already got paid.
ScottRedford
Serves management right for thinking selfie books would sell in the internet age. They deserved to take a hit for a dumb purchase
DarthReznor
You're right. It's only hurting the B&N. That being said, I can hardly blame the guy. He probably saw them and his vision just went red
DoublevBomb
The Kardashian family is still alive in 2017? That's even sadder. http://imgur.com/fpFN9gO
DavidCisme
Sadder still is there is a Justin Beiber look-a-like, even sadder they have been charged with 900 child sex offences apparently
NameUser10
HA losers. I go to my local library for Kim's selfie books
quicksilver1
We get all manner of vapid books like this in the charity store I work at. These books are worth nothing, they usually get thrown away.
IWishIWereNotAllergicToCats
People getting their dumb selves arrested as a slight to someone who will never give a shit or likely even hear about it? Fuck that's sad.
Donut310
She does have a nice pair at least
CaptCraazy
Why do you think this whole thing happened in the first place?
greymaria
Honey, in my porn, boobs aren't made of plastic.
facestrafer
...of butts.
RoutemasterFlash
Just as well she's released this book then, isn't it. I mean, it's not like there are pictures of boobs on the internet.
ConfusedAxis
She started her "stardom" as a porn star. Give it a google.
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hypnokrote
It's been said that she allowed its release so she'd be noticed, in the same way Paris Hilton was.
LadyArwen
No, she made a settlement. Legally it could only be released with her consent, some people's dignity has a price.
BadamWarlock
I call that intelligence. If it's on the internet, it's on the internet. She just decided to make 5 million instead of nothing.
behrditz
its already been revealed that her mom actually orchestrated the filming and release.
SFCrawNik
That family really is fucked up... like on some Springer shit.
bigdaddyfatpants
If that's true, that is fanfuckintastic. I would love to meet them all some day. If only to punch each one in the face.
bigdaddyfatpants
You spelled absofuckinlutely intentional for personal gain. Wrong.
Skittleballs
+1
chrispcreamdount
I wish I could upvote this again because I almost fell off my seat with laughter.
Buckbeak1486
I don't like fake tits, or fake ass.
EvilLead
Must be lonely on that pedestal. ????
urdadsasquirtle
I'm going to bet that Kim Kardashian doesn't care what you think
l8rz
Or fake people.
Bopjick
Or fake fakes.
Mousie87
Wouldn't that make them real?
obamalamadingdongditch
I found them in the photography session while looking for real photo essays... sad!
taylorisnotacat
While I get the joke, I can't help but think about how it's the book store eating that cost, not the Kardashians or their publishers.
GiantRobotsRule
Also feel bad for people who want a Kardashian selfie book, bc they won't find one. And bc they're people who want a Kardashian selfie book.
Lizaderp
If it's only misdemeanor level charges, he can likely get away with fines without jail.
RkyrRL
Seeing as how publishing works mostly on royalties and not like standard products, the publisher actually will be eating that cost.
KeeleonOhms
Ya cant he just destroy the Kardashians instead? Its not like she wont just make more selfie books.
taylorisnotacat
Exactly! wait...
ISupportYourViews
Having worked in the industry, the publisher and distributor eat the cost. Retailers risk little on books and magazines.
TheBlackKaiser
Not that I disagree... but could you kindly direct me to the gofundme for his bail and legal costs?
ProfessorYaffle
Or you could just google it
ThatWillBuffOut
Due to the odd way that the US publishing/bookstore industry works it is likely that the publishers would take the loss, not the bookshop.
Ckf1980
As a guy who's worked at a Barnes & noble I can assure you that those damaged books will be sent right back to the publisher for a refund.
LokiKingOfJotunheim
I hope they include the selfie books that weren't damaged too
taylorisnotacat
Well, that's about 5% better I guess. Only 5%, though.
Duvn
Any book store sellings atrocities as this deserve to pay.
clockss
They make royalties on every copy...
jmess82
Any legit book store that carries that garbage deserves to lose the money!
LlamaLingo
The store's choice to sell them, no?
taylorisnotacat
Stores don't carry products that consumers don't buy. I'd say fault is on the Kardashians who make it, and the people who purchase the crap.
Keairan
Now if we could somehow destroy the master files and the manuscripts, that would be actually worthwhile.
celestedrake
...I remember a D&D game my party did that for all the Twilight novels in the multiverse... Well, it magically destroyed every copy.
taylorisnotacat
Did you roll a critical, or was it just a simple win?
celestedrake
Critical failure to find a good book in the Infinite Library, which holds one copy of every book in existence, each representing all (1)
celestedrake
copies of the book. Then they burned that one, and actively searched for all the others. (2?
DMGuy
Yeah, this is always the problem with these "prank" videos even if someone isn't directly hurt. I'm always like "man, now some poor guy (1)
Punificent1
Agreed. Welcome to the land of maturity. Boo. Lol
DMGuy
whose job it is to clean up/pay for this mess is going to have a shitty day". Really not cool. (2)
BurntRamen
My friend's parents owned the plumbing shop that the Jackass dude took a shit in. The show did not clean up or compensate them in any way.
DeadHamster
Bunch of cunts.
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BurntRamen
Well, I'd tell you to call up A-Ball plumbing in Portland and ask them, but they went out of business a few year ago.
DMGuy
Yep, that sounds about right. Same thing goes for all those Vines of people spilling their coffee everywhere or whatever, it's a dick move.
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BurntRamen
They ran out the door and never came back.
SherMattLockSmith
If it were a library or a private local book store, sure, I would feel the same. But this is Barnes and Noble, they can take the hit.
taylorisnotacat
I agree that it would be WORSE if it were a small independent store. Still, just because they CAN take the hit doesn't mean they deserve to.
b00mtown
Yeah, but it's Barnes and Noble, not your local book store.
taylorisnotacat
Regardless, money that goes to covering vandalism is money that's not going to the people who are a part of that business.
frootoftheloops
For some people Barnes and Noble is the only one that's stayed open.
b00mtown
Because Barnes and Noble put them out of business.
frootoftheloops
Yes and no, people don't read as many books, so there aren't as many stores. B&N has much more than just books too.
Gorapora
So that means, if we all do, bookstores who sell that shit will stop or go out of business? Count me in.
taylorisnotacat
No, it doesn't mean that. The only real way to control what a business sells is to not give them money for products you don't want.
DMGuy
I mean, they are still a business. Not their fault people are buying stupid books if that's what allows them to stay in up and running.
Dionysus187
Ok, then punishing the store for stocking the dog shit.
taylorisnotacat
I'm with dragonflyby, stores don't stock books that consumers don't buy.
RosegoldEverything
Nah. Economics dictate what they stock; supply and demand. If they make more $ off of a Kardashian selfie book than something else, that's -
RosegoldEverything
-what they're going to stock.
skelitor120
I feel like this is a perfect analogy to "Why we can't have nice things": Sentimental, emotional or rebellious people destroy things --
skelitor120
--without realizing that it's a complete 3rd party that pays the consequences/
Ssssssssssss
To be fair, if they eat that cost they might not make the mistake of restocking it.
taylorisnotacat
I'd argue that it's not the fault of the store for carrying a product people want; it's the consumer's fault for supporting crap products.
TheRealSirGregorCleganeTheMountain
So you think it's fair to go and destroy wares in somebody's business cause you don't want them to carry that ware? Why not just not buy it?
ImSorryFriend
Not how "to be fair" works as a qualifier. She's not saying it's fair, she's seeking understanding without letting ethics introduce bias.
Ssssssssssss
If you buy it, they'll restock it so more people will buy it.
ruds222
So you can destroy it yourself.
adobesubmarine
Well, he turned himself in, so he'll probably end up paying the damages.
yourcommentisstupid
They chose to sell them. They're just as responsible.
bobtheaxolotl
Book stores send back damaged/unsold stock for a refund from the publisher. I hope the old man is ok, as this sounds like mental illness.
bulbosos
I'm sure he forced to pay for damages, worth it if it keeps one child from turning into a narcissistic brat.
Punificent1
Voice of reason right here folks. As much as i can't stand the Kardashians is not up to me to destroy shindig that's not my property.
rxses
I enjoyed your use of the word shindig, +1.
FreeBreastReductionConsultation
Property is theft
crashcourse07
Eat the rich
ImSorryFriend
You wouldn't download the concept of property rights, would you?
idownvotekittens
Did your phone autocorrect *shit to *shindig? Or do you regularly use shindig like that?
foxspirit90
Shindig. Now there's a word that deserves a return. Along with cattywampus.
Punificent1
Cattywampus totally needs to make a comeback!
Punificent1
I would love to say that i meant to use that word in this instance, but i didnt. In fact i want even going with shit.
Punificent1
I think the word i was going fir was "something"
IAlwaysUpvoteSexy
I love me some firs
Darkspire
Makes sense. *nods coniferously*
DeadHamster
It's a good word. Think I might start using it more often.
samsonguy920
shitdig?
Talooon
I don't think my shins should be involved in any digging. They're a bit flabby today.
Punificent1
It is a great word. I usually refer to it as a party. I think the man who destroyed those books was having a ahindig of his own. Llol
DickPicEnthusiast
Good luck! I've been trying to bring 'hootenanny' back for ages now...
haveyouheardabouttheseinternetmemes
Right. Even if it was the Kardashians suffering from this, someone doesn't lose their property rights just because you don't like them.
schindig
My username is close to being relevant
fuck123456789
Had no idea that destruction of private property made you a good person
Saxxon92
Get your common sense out of here
psychologyreverse
It's only good when the destruction is of someone the hive mind dislikes or vice versa. It's stupid
NameUser10
Stick up your ass
TheGhostOfHarambe
Apparently it is if the person it happens to is hated for no other reason other than "I don't like her, so nobody else should".
fuck123456789
DAE not like Beyonce/Kardashians/Kanye/Trump/Obama/Killary/etc
NameUser10
It's not that we don't like her, it's that selfie books are stupid and that old man did something we would've liked to do
TheGhostOfHarambe
So if you dislike something, you should go out of your way and destroy them, even if that thing didn't belong to you?
NameUser10
Of course not. People just feel that this sort of thing serves the "selfie book" "justice". I know it may sound a little ridiculous but we
NameUser10
We all have flaws. Never said we should. That's why this man is a "hero". Because actually doing such thing is not a polite thing to do
StuntManPat
"I dont like this thing. No one else should"
NameUser10
It's just a stupid human emotion. We all have flaws
ZiashTax
Sjw
fuck123456789
Pointless
NameUser10
No, it's that the thought of a selfie book is stupid. Who the fuck likes the idea of that?
StuntManPat
Irrelevant. Don't fuck up shit that isn't yours and isn't hurting you.
fuck123456789
You would like to destroy private property that isn't yours?
NameUser10
Not really. I worded it wrong. People are so hostile
spacetimejockey
The Real Gran Torino man. Eastwood is proud.
fuck123456789
Destruction of private property
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ksherretz
That would be a rather ridiculous argument to make.
OhJesus
Imagine porn being available next to classic books. Would you be shocked if some angry housewife started ripping up hustler magazines?
fuck123456789
i would say she needs to be arrested or fined if she did it
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BukakeNoHeroAcademia
As a person who can't get a car yet I didn't think of that....
fuck123456789
its at a store waiting to be sold, thus the private property of the store.
captlush
Even public spaces are paid for by private individuals like you and I.