Stupid is Forever explained

Stupid is Forever
Author:Miriam Defensor Santiago
Cover Artist:Cj de Silva-Ong
Country:Philippines
Language:
Subject:
Genre:Humor Speech
Publisher:ABS-CBN Publishing
Release Date:2014
Media Type:Print (Paperback)
Pages:132[1]
Isbn:978-971-816-127-2
Oclc:904801397
Followed By:Stupid is Forevermore

Stupid is Forever is a 2014 comedy book by former Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, published by ABS-CBN Publishing.[2]

Overview

Stupid is Forever is composed of Santiago's one-line jokes, comebacks, and pick-up lines which she delivers in her speeches on topics like the pork barrel scandal, former Vice President Jejomar Binay, and the state of governance in the Philippines.[3] [4]

The book also features illustrations from Cj de Silva-Ong, Manix Abrera, Elbert Or, and Rob Cham.[5]

Release and sales

The book has sold over 110,000 copies since its launch in December 2014, making it the country's fastest best-selling book of 2014.[6]

Reception

The Philippine Daily Inquirer called the book the "essential Miriam Defensor Santiago, and it sold out as quickly as she could fire punch lines."[7]

Sequel

A sequel titled Stupid is Forevermore, also published by ABS-CBN Publishing, was released a year later on her 70th birthday in 2015.[8] [9] The use of the word Forevermore was taken from an ABS-CBN romantic drama series of the same name.[10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Santiago: Thank you to millions of 'stupid Filipinos'. 3 December 2014 . Aries Joseph . Hegina. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 3 January 2021.
  2. News: Miriam launches book 'Stupid is Forever'. 4 December 2014 . Joyce . Jimenez. The Philippine Star. 3 January 2021.
  3. News: Miriam: 'I've heard millions of stupid things in the Senate'. 10 February 2016. Rappler. 3 December 2014.
  4. News: Senator Santiago launches her 'Stupid...' book, thanks Filipinos who inspired her. 4 December 2014 . TJ . Burgonio. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 3 January 2021.
  5. News: 10 STRIKING QUOTES FROM MIRIAM'S "STUPID IS FOREVER". ABS-CBN Careers. 3 January 2021.
  6. News: Sen. Miriam's 'stupid' book now a bestseller. The Philippine Star. 10 February 2016.
  7. News: Review:Top 10 books of 2014. Ruel S.. de Vera. 22 December 2014. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 3 January 2021.
  8. News: The wit and humor of Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Melissa Luz T.. Lopez. 10 February 2016. BusinessWorld. 15 June 2015.
  9. News: Miriam may bagong 'Stupid' book. tl. 3 January 2021. Inquirer Bandera. 15 June 2015.
  10. News: Miriam at 70: 'Stupid is Forevermore'. Ayee. Macaraig. Rappler. 15 June 2015. 3 January 2020.