Mouseschawitz - My Summer Job of Concentrated Fun (Tales of a Disney Cast Member) [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Though set at Disney World, this collection is far from Disneyesque (as if the title wasn't a giveaway.) Mouseschawitz - My Summer Job of Concentrated Fun - is Part 1 of a short collection of essays from an ex theme park employee and the unbelievable feats she witnessed one summer. From deadly wildlife to celebrity encounters, to guests attempting makeshift abortions on rides, these tales cover all kinds of thrills in the happiest place on earth.
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Mouseschawitz - My Summer Job of Concentrated Fun (Tales of a Disney Cast Member)

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Overview

Though set at Disney World, this collection is far from Disneyesque (as if the title wasn't a giveaway.) Mouseschawitz - My Summer Job of Concentrated Fun - is Part 1 of a short collection of essays from an ex theme park employee and the unbelievable feats she witnessed one summer. From deadly wildlife to celebrity encounters, to guests attempting makeshift abortions on rides, these tales cover all kinds of thrills in the happiest place on earth.
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Editorial Reviews

Bob McLain
Angela Lovell is not just someone who slapped together a few Disney stories. She has published other (non-Disney) books, and her work has appeared in such venerable venues as High Times, Opium Magazine, and MTV. She's an award-winning playwright, director, film critic, and sex columnist, among other things, and her eponymous website is a blast to visit. She writes humor that is equal parts absurd and scathingly funny.

That's your warning.
SamLand's Disney Adventures
Her first ambition was to become a character. She fell short of that goal and ended up as an Attractions Host at Splash Mountain. The blow by blow of the process makes the booklet worth the price alone. To say that the booklet is a quick read is an understatement. This is a really, really short book. But for $3 it is about as unvarnished look at the life of a Cast Member then anything in print this side of Cast Member Confidential.
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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940012311641
  • Publisher: TickingBoxes.com
  • Publication date: 3/21/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 93,541
  • File size: 50 KB

Meet the Author

Angela Lovell is an award-winning playwright, director, screenwriter, essayist, podcaster, writing instructor, sex columnist, and critic of film, theatre and music. Her work has appeared in BUST Magazine, High Times, The L Magazine, Common Ties, Opium Magazine, Match.com, and The New York Press. Angela has written for MTV, and several independent film studios. She's taken first place at The Moth's NYC StorySlam (www.themoth.com), and performed her earliest embarrassing writing onstage at Mortified (www.getmortified.com). You can hear her as Mark Twain's daughter on the new album Mark Twain: Words & Music (featuring Clint Eastwood, Garrison Keillor, Jimmy Buffett, Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley.) Angela is afraid of ghosts and sharks but not of dentists. She lives in New York City with her very handsome husband and their two opinionated dogs.

www.AngelaLovell.com
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  • Posted March 26, 2011

    Get Moused!

    This short story by Angela Lovell made my day. It is horrifically delicious. Not only is the author hilarious, she possesses a genuine story telling skill-set long lost in today's faced paced world of e-reading. This tale is well crafted and full of heart and wit. Please read, purchase and tell your friends. I can't wait to read more by this author!

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 26, 2011

    Funny, but very short read...

    This was a funny and entertaining read, but at only 18 pages is a bit overpriced at $2.99.

    3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 2, 2011

    Fear and Loathing in You-Know-Where

    Really enjoyed this piece--Lovell exaggerates her bitterness in such a way that it feels deeply personal... and that allows her to examine the underlying unpleasantness that [the unnamed monolithic corporation, you know the one I'm talking about...] tries so hard to scrub clean. The sentence that ties it all together:

    "The last time I'd been stuck working parade control (in a uniform that eerily resembled the one I'd worn for Girl Scouts) Bill called me over to watch a hillbilly pull meat from his six dollar emu leg and toss it to a five foot alligator lying in wait below."

    Pretty much a perfect storm in terms of all the frustration and disappointment collected up in the span of one summer. Really lovely stuff.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 25, 2012

    Love a good story about changing the view of the happiest place

    Love a good story about changing the view of the happiest place on earth. Some of these stories will get you laughing for hours and will absolutely open your eyes to the real life of a Disney Cast Member. Whether you are a Disney fan or a Disney Hater this book full of stories is great for you to read!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 11, 2012

    I have been a fan of the Mouse for years now and have read tons

    I have been a fan of the Mouse for years now and have read tons of books on WDW and the company and this is by far the most intriguing and interesting book i have ever read about it. The stories in it are unbelievable and so fun to read. The book makes you think twice about disney and what they are truly betraying. This is a great read for anyone looking to have a good laugh and entertaining read.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 12, 2012

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    "Ang" offers a funny often scattered account of working a summer at Disney World. Though it was amusing and reminiscent of David Sadaris' Elf Chronicles, the whole book is 18 pages long. Should be called a brief essay and free.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 24, 2011

    Get caught in this mousetrap!

    I loved this and want more... either a full-length hilarious expose-type memoir or a feature film starring, oh, I don't know... Reese Witherspoon? Renee Zellweger? Cameron Diaz? So much hilarity in one little story!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 23, 2011

    I Also Recommend:

    Mouse Tales: A Behind-the-Ears Look at Disneyland

    A Quick But Hilarious Read!

    I'm obsessed with Mousetales and loved this because it was still in that field but very funny. Really great story telling. I wish it was longer, but I guess at 99 cents you can't be too picky. I almost can't believe that last story is true!!! Or any of them for that matter, lol!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 8, 2012

    Only 15 pages long!

    Only 15 pages long! Ripoff!

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 31, 2011

    Ridiculously Short

    Okay writing, a very few fun stories, but 18 pages total? You've got to be kidding me. Kind of a ripoff.

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 23, 2011

    Totally worth it.

    Absolutely hilarious. I had no idea such a short book could make me laugh so hard so frequently. I only wish more of her work was published on the Nook.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 16, 2011

    Really funny!

    It's a really short read but I figured as much at 99 cents. REALLY FUNNY THOUGH! WOW! I felt like I was reading transcript for This American Life or something. Great writing style and I'd definitely read more from this author. Loved it!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 10, 2013

    Dont buy

    Entertaining but not worth 299 for 18 pages

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 16, 2013

    Humorus short story

    A fun read but short. The tales are given without a lot of backstory. Reads like sketch ideas never fleshed out.

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