I just wanted to give a big thank you and shoutout to Steve Donoghue for sharing this with his community and taking the idea to the next level by creating a "My Favourite Book of All Time Tag"! You can check out his video here: ua-cam.com/video/JBUcnrdryuc/v-deo.html What is your favorite book of all time?
@dale2156 i can’t really imagine a movie version, but I really want it see it! I’m jealous of your track record. I had read dozens upon dozens of books before stumbling upon this masterpiece.
I search UA-cam for "Tom Robbins" periodically to see who's still talking about him and was very pleased to find this review. JP is also my favorite TR novel and TR is hands down the most influential fiction writer I discovered in my 20s. Discovering his work was a revelation, and the curiosity infused in his books was incredibly infectious.
That’s awesome BZ! I do the same thing. I haven’t been able to stop reading and re-reading his books since I first discovered them, they make the world feel so alive and exciting!
Long live the Mangelwurzel!!! I read this book every couple of years, just so I can have that closeness feeling to it, that you spoke about at the beginning of your video. You also seem to express some hesitancy about sharing, for fear of other people not understanding. When I was little and feeling that way, my mom had a phrase she would say, and it always brought a smile to my face. It didn't solve anything, but it picked up my spirits. The phrase: "Pee on their bald heads, even if they ain't bald" (It worked every time.)
That's fantastic! Yes, I'm always trying to find the right frequency to re-read to keep the feeling alive but not dilute it. Every couple years sounds just about right. And I love those words of wisdom!
Cool video mate. This is one of my favourites as well, Tom Robbins books are like a Hendrix guitar solo . Winding, psychedelic adventures that open your mind.
Also my fave by Tom Robbins! A book I will never forget. When I think about it I'm immediately taken to another place...it's like when I was reading the book, it took me to a very special place that felt like a magical inner world inside of myself that I never want to forget and is very dear to me. I can still smell the smells, feel the weather, and remember the inspiration!
I love the way you talk about this book. It makes me excited about living too. Over the summer I read my first novel of his, Still Life With Woodpecker. The way it made me feel and think was such a unique experience. One I've never gotten from any book before. I described it to my friends as "scratching the literary itch I've had my whole life". The way words were strung together satisfied my brain with total ecstasy. When I've read people criticizing Robbins, I admittedly felt a little self-conscious. It's a funny experience hearing a person completely roast the author you feel understood by the most. Similarly, it feels so affirming to hear a person such as yourself detail the reasons we love him. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful take! xoxo
Yes! These books totally make me feel and think in a way I never have without them. I love that idea of "scratching the literary itch I've had my whole life"! Yes, they totally fire on all cylinders and give me everything I've ever wanted from a book! It's so scary to share the things you love for fear of kind of finding out how someone else can be so turned off by how you see the world. It's so amazing to hear from you and to connect over that shared experience of being lightened up by these books! I'm so glad I faced my fear and made this video to connect with you and others who totally get it, and hopefully introduce a few others to the wonderful world of Tom Robbins. :)
Great to hear it! You have amazing taste! Skinny Legs and All is sooo good too! "In the haunted house of life, art is the only stair that doesn't creak.“ I love all the meditations on art and religion and the "eye game".
I just looked through my book shelves; My favorite books are: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut; A Cook's Tour by Anthony Bourdain; God Bless You Mr Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut; and Lost in the Barrens by Farley Mowat. O'Canada we stand on guard for thee !!
I like how you think of this book as a thought experiment. That’s a good way of describing so many novels. Thanks for that. Here because of Donoghue’s introduction and I subscribed.
Thanks so much Helen! I think of a lot of books that way, especially speculative stories. I feel like they are a great way to magnify our experiences and see them from a fresh perspective.
And I'm struggling to figure out my own favorite book; I've realized my most loved books are from my childhood and I mostly love them for the nostalgia.
@@user-xs7fy5jd7v It's so hard, isn't it? And I don't think you have to have a single favourite. You can love lots of books! If you were intrigued by this video I would definitely recommend you check out Jitterbug Perfume! It's all the things I said and so, so much more than I can ever express!
agreed. It was read to me ~ by dear one now passed; however, since the last couple years, reminders of relevance from the book keep appearing in life , and i am grateful. ( the lighten up aspect can sometimes bring tears, because the trickster-archetype naturally highlights where our world ( view ) has lost room for levity of spirit. ( our true nature ) . The only other writing i find this ( skillfull laughing absurdity 🌈) moment within, are interactions of don juan and carlos ~ with don juan's friend, Genaro. Those two and their antics with carlos ~ They are the only ones who are real to me in the way that t. robins and this story are. This is all about unseating the 'ordinary mind' and making the ( one's ) view wide and open. ~ I now think that it was no coincidence that jitterbug perfume was read to me along side translated works of Tibetan spiritual masters. I believe we love Robins because he uses to the most mundane along with the most wonderous .. contained within time, culture and space to sort out the essence ~ the rare purfume ~ what is the ultimate essence: the endless interplay of the form and formless which are in an endless love song, love story.. why and how we exist.. so, dear, your favorite book is probably a doorway, not a wall 🌼🙏🏼🤍 I'm looking forward to reading it again; I'm sure i will hear my loved one's voice in it, reminding me : Lighten up !
Hi Will! I found your channel through Steve Donoghue (expect new subscribers in the coming days 😁). I have never read any Tom Robbins. I loved hearing you talk about your favorite book.
Thank you so much! After seeing Steve run with the tag I realized how amazing it is to see people talk about their favourite things that mean so much to them!
This was the first Tom Robbins novel I read back in like 1990 and it's still pretty much my favorite of his. It was recommended by Neil Peart of Rush in an interview that I read. So, I discovered my favorite author through my favorite drummer of my favorite band :)
Steve sent me over to borrow a cup of sugar or maybe he said just subscribe..I honestly don't remember now...Anyway I'm a massive Tom Robbins fan since his books were passed around in our college dorm back in early 1980s. I do a complete reread of his complete oeuvre about every 5 years. The early books are genius..He's going out of style because of internet and social media quick bites has trained most to avoid long deep passages of text. Tom Robbins requires slow savoring of words to absorb sentences. He is a perfectionist all all those sentences have been worked over hundreds of times. My two favorite quotes from Robbins "You should never hesitate to trade your cow for a handful of magic beans.” "The sky was the color of Edgar A Poe's pajamas" My own favorite book of all would have to be A Confederacy Of Dunces by John Kennedy O'Toole. Similar to Robbins in many ways.
Hey Chaz! Thanks for stopping by. Awesome to meet another Robbins fan! I also reread the books on a regular basis. Those are great quotes :) And A Confederacy of Dunces is a wonderful book too that definitely has some similar elements. Don't forget the cup of sugar!
Well, I just downloaded the ebook of this. I have never read Tom Robbins, but I am excited tonread this! Welcome to Booktube! This is a wonderful communiry! Scott.
Can feel your love by this book from here! And you sold it so well that I really got curious about it… I don’t know which book is my favorite one, but I really like The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispector
Very glad to have discovered your channel, thanks to Steve, and thank you for an excellent video. You have provided a new book to my TBR. My favourite book of all time (depending upon my mood) is The Andy Warhol Diaries by Andy Warhol. It’s a slice of a time I find interesting, it’s gossipy and somehow gives an insight into Andy’s personality that no biography has managed to do.
That is amazing to hear!!! I hope you’re feeling those erleichda vibes. If you enjoyed those two and want something “similar, I’d say maybe Skinny Legs and All or Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. They’re all quite different but those were all written closest together and I think there are some through lines there at least in terms of the feel.
Hi Will... Jitterbug Perfume is one of my all-time Top 3 favourites...love it! I was just looking for a full audiobook version to listen to. I've lost track of how many times I've smoked a slipper... Can you recommend?
That’s amazing, Emma! I’ve never come across an audio version. Let me know if you find one! Also, may I ask what the other two books are in your top three?
Wow I've never encountered Tom Robbins novels, with all the Pynchon & Cormac McCarthy Craze going around. This Mr. Robbins must really be something for him to be your favourite.🤔 How about Vladimir Nabokov's PALE FIRE, have you come across this masterpiece?🤯
He is often compared to Pynchon, or mentioned in the same breath but kind of quirkier and more humorous. I have not read Pale Fire! Thanks for the recommendation!
Be kind, be honorable, and fear the collective. T.R. is funnier, kinder, and more hopeful than anyone has a right to be. Please be kind to your waitress.
@@willsinfinitelibrary8311 I only discovered this the other night because I was watching Westworld recap videos by a creator called Alt Shift X, and noticed a side channel of him reading parts of literary works. Whilst ill with covid, I have been trying out certain soothing audio to occupy my mind for the hour before sleep. Jitterbug Perfume would seem a great fit for the 'Adult's Bedtime Story' Looking further, I was baffled at the lack of an actual audiobook version. I don't often use audiobooks, as I need to read at my own pace and skip back to reread certain things, and my mind will wander and I will miss sections, and usually fall asleep. But in this case, JP feels like a perfectly missed opportunity. An epic dream of timeless, intoxicating possibilities. I'm now trying to think of who might be a great choice to read...
@@jfoundation75 In my random searching for the book online, I discovered a short reading by Brandon Boyd of Incubus on UA-cam. I feel like he would be a perfect reader for an audio version...
Hello fellow Canadian! :) That is a great question! I think it is a pretty good entry point, but it depends on what topics or types of books excite you most. I think Jitterbug Perfume is one of the most accessible, but if you like art, Skinny Legs and All could be a good one to start with, and if you're looking for a love story, Still Life With Woodpecker is a great one.
@@SpringboardThought I think Jitterbug Perfume would be a great place to start then if you found my description interesting. What is your favourite book/s?
@@SpringboardThought great picks! 🤗 ps: I was thinking a lot about your question of the best entry point, so I made you a video to answer it: ua-cam.com/video/vHR1urg6y_Q/v-deo.html
Do it! I was literally just reading an article about how you actually should eat beets every day because they’re great for your heart and brain. Also, you should eat them because they’re good for the spirit of course! The world is round-o round-o…
I just wanted to give a big thank you and shoutout to Steve Donoghue for sharing this with his community and taking the idea to the next level by creating a "My Favourite Book of All Time Tag"! You can check out his video here: ua-cam.com/video/JBUcnrdryuc/v-deo.html
What is your favorite book of all time?
@dale2156 i can’t really imagine a movie version, but I really want it see it! I’m jealous of your track record. I had read dozens upon dozens of books before stumbling upon this masterpiece.
I search UA-cam for "Tom Robbins" periodically to see who's still talking about him and was very pleased to find this review. JP is also my favorite TR novel and TR is hands down the most influential fiction writer I discovered in my 20s. Discovering his work was a revelation, and the curiosity infused in his books was incredibly infectious.
That’s awesome BZ! I do the same thing. I haven’t been able to stop reading and re-reading his books since I first discovered them, they make the world feel so alive and exciting!
Long live the Mangelwurzel!!!
I read this book every couple of years, just so I can have that closeness feeling to it, that you spoke about at the beginning of your video.
You also seem to express some hesitancy about sharing, for fear of other people not understanding.
When I was little and feeling that way, my mom had a phrase she would say, and it always brought a smile to my face.
It didn't solve anything, but it picked up my spirits.
The phrase:
"Pee on their bald heads, even if they ain't bald"
(It worked every time.)
That's fantastic! Yes, I'm always trying to find the right frequency to re-read to keep the feeling alive but not dilute it. Every couple years sounds just about right. And I love those words of wisdom!
Cool video mate. This is one of my favourites as well, Tom Robbins books are like a Hendrix guitar solo . Winding, psychedelic adventures that open your mind.
Thanks! That’s a great comparison!
Have you read Bliss by Peter Carey?
@@mashbolt5008 I have not! Maybe I should?
@@willsinfinitelibrary8311 definitely do man, you love Robbins so I'll back myself in saying that you'll love Bliss.
@@mashbolt5008 sold! I’ll check it out. Thanks for the recommendation! :)
Also my fave by Tom Robbins! A book I will never forget. When I think about it I'm immediately taken to another place...it's like when I was reading the book, it took me to a very special place that felt like a magical inner world inside of myself that I never want to forget and is very dear to me. I can still smell the smells, feel the weather, and remember the inspiration!
That is a perfect way to put it! The magical inner world.
Steve Donohue told me to subscribe, so I did!
Much appreciated! Thank you! :)
I love the way you talk about this book. It makes me excited about living too. Over the summer I read my first novel of his, Still Life With Woodpecker. The way it made me feel and think was such a unique experience. One I've never gotten from any book before. I described it to my friends as "scratching the literary itch I've had my whole life". The way words were strung together satisfied my brain with total ecstasy.
When I've read people criticizing Robbins, I admittedly felt a little self-conscious. It's a funny experience hearing a person completely roast the author you feel understood by the most. Similarly, it feels so affirming to hear a person such as yourself detail the reasons we love him. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful take! xoxo
Yes! These books totally make me feel and think in a way I never have without them. I love that idea of "scratching the literary itch I've had my whole life"! Yes, they totally fire on all cylinders and give me everything I've ever wanted from a book! It's so scary to share the things you love for fear of kind of finding out how someone else can be so turned off by how you see the world. It's so amazing to hear from you and to connect over that shared experience of being lightened up by these books! I'm so glad I faced my fear and made this video to connect with you and others who totally get it, and hopefully introduce a few others to the wonderful world of Tom Robbins. :)
Steve sent me. Subbed! Great channel!
Thank you so much! :) And thank you, Steve!
It’s my favorite book too. I’ve read it several times and once out loud with my partner. Skinny Legs and All is my second favorite.
Great to hear it! You have amazing taste! Skinny Legs and All is sooo good too! "In the haunted house of life, art is the only stair that doesn't creak.“ I love all the meditations on art and religion and the "eye game".
I just looked through my book shelves; My favorite books are: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut; A Cook's Tour by Anthony Bourdain; God Bless You Mr Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut; and Lost in the Barrens by Farley Mowat. O'Canada we stand on guard for thee !!
Sorry, I somehow missed this comment! That is an A+ selection.
The world is round-o, round-o
Underneath my feet.....
😁
I've loved this book for a long time. I'm glad to see it still has an appreciative readership.
The world is round-o, round-o just like a friggin' beet! :D
Hi! I’m here from Steve Donoghue’s channel! Love those shelves!!!!
Thanks Shelly! I just got them recently and have been working on decorating them. Hoping to make a cozy place to display lots of books that I love :)
I like how you think of this book as a thought experiment. That’s a good way of describing so many novels. Thanks for that. Here because of Donoghue’s introduction and I subscribed.
Thanks so much Helen! I think of a lot of books that way, especially speculative stories. I feel like they are a great way to magnify our experiences and see them from a fresh perspective.
This channel might just blow up!
!!!!!!
I just ordered it as I've been needing a book like this, thank you very much,.
Amazing!! You are in for a treat. Let me know how it goes once you start reading!
I had never even heard of this book! You've made it sound so fascinating, I might have to check it out
And I'm struggling to figure out my own favorite book; I've realized my most loved books are from my childhood and I mostly love them for the nostalgia.
@@user-xs7fy5jd7v It's so hard, isn't it? And I don't think you have to have a single favourite. You can love lots of books! If you were intrigued by this video I would definitely recommend you check out Jitterbug Perfume! It's all the things I said and so, so much more than I can ever express!
agreed.
It was read to me ~
by dear one now passed; however, since the last couple years, reminders of relevance from the book keep appearing in life , and i am grateful.
( the lighten up aspect can sometimes bring tears, because the trickster-archetype naturally highlights where our world ( view ) has lost room for levity of spirit. ( our true nature ) .
The only other writing i find this ( skillfull laughing absurdity 🌈)
moment within, are interactions of don juan and carlos ~ with don juan's friend, Genaro. Those two and their antics with carlos ~
They are the only ones who are real to me in the way that t. robins and this story are.
This is all about unseating the 'ordinary mind' and making the ( one's ) view wide and open.
~
I now think that it was no coincidence that jitterbug perfume was read to me along side translated works of Tibetan spiritual masters.
I believe we love Robins because he uses to the most mundane along with the most wonderous .. contained within time, culture and space to sort out the essence ~ the rare purfume ~ what is the ultimate essence: the endless interplay of the form and formless which are in an endless love song, love story.. why and how we exist..
so, dear, your favorite book is probably a doorway, not a wall 🌼🙏🏼🤍
I'm looking forward to reading it again; I'm sure i will hear my loved one's voice in it, reminding me :
Lighten up !
That is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing what this amazing book means to you. It really is everything!
Erleichda
🌈🤍
I started reading classics with my daughter and we are on our 16 classic. Of all the 16 my favorite book is The Count of Monte Cristo
Oh that’s a great one! Sounds like an awesome reading list! What’s next?
Hi Will! I found your channel through Steve Donoghue (expect new subscribers in the coming days 😁). I have never read any Tom Robbins. I loved hearing you talk about your favorite book.
Thank you so much! After seeing Steve run with the tag I realized how amazing it is to see people talk about their favourite things that mean so much to them!
This was the first Tom Robbins novel I read back in like 1990 and it's still pretty much my favorite of his. It was recommended by Neil Peart of Rush in an interview that I read. So, I discovered my favorite author through my favorite drummer of my favorite band :)
That’s an awesome story! So glad you discovered this book and how cool that so many of your favourite things aligned!
Really fantastic discussion on a book I’ve never heard of!
Thank you! I’m glad I could share it with you!
Steve sent me over to borrow a cup of sugar or maybe he said just subscribe..I honestly don't remember now...Anyway I'm a massive Tom Robbins fan since his books were passed around in our college dorm back in early 1980s. I do a complete reread of his complete oeuvre about every 5 years. The early books are genius..He's going out of style because of internet and social media quick bites has trained most to avoid long deep passages of text. Tom Robbins requires slow savoring of words to absorb sentences. He is a perfectionist all all those sentences have been worked over hundreds of times.
My two favorite quotes from Robbins
"You should never hesitate to trade your cow for a handful of magic beans.”
"The sky was the color of Edgar A Poe's pajamas"
My own favorite book of all would have to be A Confederacy Of Dunces by John Kennedy O'Toole. Similar to Robbins in many ways.
Hey Chaz! Thanks for stopping by. Awesome to meet another Robbins fan! I also reread the books on a regular basis. Those are great quotes :) And A Confederacy of Dunces is a wonderful book too that definitely has some similar elements. Don't forget the cup of sugar!
I just found your channel from Steve Donoghue's video. Great discussion here! Subscribed.
Thanks so much Jeremy! That means a lot :)
Well, I just downloaded the ebook of this. I have never read Tom Robbins, but I am excited tonread this! Welcome to Booktube! This is a wonderful communiry!
Scott.
Thank you so much! That's amazing! I hope you love it as well. :)
I’ve been looking for the e book for a few years. Can you please share where you were able to find the e book?
@@rebekahpadilla3250 it is on Amazon. It's $12.99.
Can feel your love by this book from here! And you sold it so well that I really got curious about it…
I don’t know which book is my favorite one, but I really like The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispector
Gui! I think you would love it too!
I’ll have to check that one out when I finish A Hora da Estrela!
I love this book ! I've read that years ago. God Pan ❤
Absolutely my most favorite book ever.. as well🥰 It came out when I was 14 and now Im 54! Re-read it 4 or 5 times.. still the best..
Very glad to have discovered your channel, thanks to Steve, and thank you for an excellent video. You have provided a new book to my TBR. My favourite book of all time (depending upon my mood) is The Andy Warhol Diaries by Andy Warhol. It’s a slice of a time I find interesting, it’s gossipy and somehow gives an insight into Andy’s personality that no biography has managed to do.
Thank you so much for watching, and for sharing your favourite book! It sounds really interesting and insightful :)
My ONLY book!
Never heard of this book, but just got a sample on Kindle. Looking forward to checking it out.
Amazing! I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think!
S. Donahue brought me here. I think I will read this book!
Awesome! That’s great to hear! Thanks so much for stopping by, and let me know what you think of the book!
New sub here from Steve Donoghue's channel! Great video! 👍
Thank you so much!!! 🤗
Best book ever ❤
Steve sent me over and I am a Canadian as well, my favourite book is The Diviners by Margaret Laurence
Hi Caroline! Thanks for stopping by :) The Diviners sounds cool. Is that a series?
@@willsinfinitelibrary8311 no it is a novel, stand alone -en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Diviners
@@carolinefiller3745 ohhh! I was looking at the wrong one 🙃 this sounds amazing! I’m going to check it out right away!
This review started me on the path with Tom Robbins. I've read Jitterbug Perfume and Still Life. What would be your recomendation next?
That is amazing to hear!!! I hope you’re feeling those erleichda vibes. If you enjoyed those two and want something “similar, I’d say maybe Skinny Legs and All or Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. They’re all quite different but those were all written closest together and I think there are some through lines there at least in terms of the feel.
After reading this I wanted a sunstrip with Alobar and a question mark on the passanger side .
I couldn't find one as they had gone out of fashion.
It is my favorite too.
You have amazing taste! 🥰
Hi Will... Jitterbug Perfume is one of my all-time Top 3 favourites...love it!
I was just looking for a full audiobook version to listen to.
I've lost track of how many times I've smoked a slipper...
Can you recommend?
That’s amazing, Emma! I’ve never come across an audio version. Let me know if you find one! Also, may I ask what the other two books are in your top three?
My fave too
Wow I've never encountered Tom Robbins novels, with all the Pynchon & Cormac McCarthy Craze going around. This Mr. Robbins must really be something for him to be your favourite.🤔 How about Vladimir Nabokov's PALE FIRE, have you come across this masterpiece?🤯
He is often compared to Pynchon, or mentioned in the same breath but kind of quirkier and more humorous. I have not read Pale Fire! Thanks for the recommendation!
Be kind, be honorable, and fear the collective. T.R. is funnier, kinder, and more hopeful than anyone has a right to be. Please be kind to your waitress.
I really wish there was a well-produced audiobook version available. I dream of this.
That is a brilliant idea! There really should be. I am fully with you whatever we have to do to make it happen! 💪
@@willsinfinitelibrary8311 I only discovered this the other night because I was watching Westworld recap videos by a creator called Alt Shift X, and noticed a side channel of him reading parts of literary works. Whilst ill with covid, I have been trying out certain soothing audio to occupy my mind for the hour before sleep. Jitterbug Perfume would seem a great fit for the 'Adult's Bedtime Story'
Looking further, I was baffled at the lack of an actual audiobook version. I don't often use audiobooks, as I need to read at my own pace and skip back to reread certain things, and my mind will wander and I will miss sections, and usually fall asleep. But in this case, JP feels like a perfectly missed opportunity. An epic dream of timeless, intoxicating possibilities.
I'm now trying to think of who might be a great choice to read...
@@jfoundation75 In my random searching for the book online, I discovered a short reading by Brandon Boyd of Incubus on UA-cam. I feel like he would be a perfect reader for an audio version...
My favorite, also. A whale is not a fish!
🐳 🎭
Oh! My favorite book is Dune by Frank Herbert.
That is a great one!
I have not read Jitterbug Perfume, but I think I need to now...
You doooo!
And just in case, here's another enthusiastic comment!
Thanks for the enthusiasm!!!
Sounds wild, I haven’t read any of his books though, so is it also a good entry to the author?
Also, hello fellow Canadian :)
Hello fellow Canadian! :) That is a great question! I think it is a pretty good entry point, but it depends on what topics or types of books excite you most. I think Jitterbug Perfume is one of the most accessible, but if you like art, Skinny Legs and All could be a good one to start with, and if you're looking for a love story, Still Life With Woodpecker is a great one.
@@willsinfinitelibrary8311 thanks! I like art. But I don’t know much about it? So it might go over my head?
@@SpringboardThought I think Jitterbug Perfume would be a great place to start then if you found my description interesting. What is your favourite book/s?
@@willsinfinitelibrary8311 probably: For Love of the Game, A Little Life, The Darkness That Comes Before, Anna Karenina, The Goldfinch.
@@SpringboardThought great picks! 🤗 ps: I was thinking a lot about your question of the best entry point, so I made you a video to answer it: ua-cam.com/video/vHR1urg6y_Q/v-deo.html
Me Too. 🙏🏻
i love Kudra.......😺
Yes! Me too! I love how she breaks free from her fate, and then finds her own way through life, even in the end.
@@willsinfinitelibrary8311 😺👍
Eat beets everyday!
Do it! I was literally just reading an article about how you actually should eat beets every day because they’re great for your heart and brain. Also, you should eat them because they’re good for the spirit of course! The world is round-o round-o…
Taking things too seriously and not seriously enough: it's just like when the monk drops a turd in the main character's glass of milk.
Ha ha ho ho and hee hee! It is just like that!