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TWITTER TAKEOVER

'Shit My Dad Says' Heads to TV

Son's lucrative exploitation also includes book deal

By Harry Kimball| Posted Nov 10, 09 11:21 AM CST|

(Newser) – Move over, Al Bundy: A project based @shitmydadsays, the Twitter feed engineered by the son of a cantankerous father, has been picked up by CBS. The creators of Will and Grace are on board as executive producers, with that selfsame transcriber of a son taking writing duties. The microblog’s title will change once on-air, the Hollywood Reporter adds, helpfully.

Justin Halpern, 29, has also recently signed a book deal, as the account started in August springboarded to its now more than 700,000 followers. A sample: "Just pay the parking ticket. Don't be so outraged. You're not a freedom fighter in the civil rights movement. You double parked." Another? “Why the fuck would I want to live to 100? I'm 73 and shit's starting to get boring.”

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A pearl: "You worry too much. Eat some bacon... What? No, I got no idea if it'll make you feel better, I just made too much bacon." (Shutterstock)

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27 comments

VIEWING:

drlarrymitchell
Nov 10, 09 11:24 AM CST

This could be good- but it will probably suck. Reply

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Reader64481089
Nov 10, 09 12:25 PM CST

“Why the fuck would I want to live to 100? I'm 73 and shit's starting to get boring.” ... OK, not 73 yet but I also agree, it is starting to bore me badly.... Not life, the chit my father says blog

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Vyridian
Nov 10, 09 6:40 PM CST

Finally, an answer for: "Why the hell would I ever use Twitter?" Scoring a Hollywood deal. Though I'm still better off buying a lottery ticket.

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JonmarkP
Nov 10, 09 7:26 PM CST

TV will know how to ruin it right from the git-go. They're really expert at that.

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Unaffiliated
Nov 10, 09 11:32 AM CST

Shouldn't the dad be the writer? Reply

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wiley14
Nov 10, 09 1:45 PM CST

I'm wondering the same thing.

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dearlizzie
Nov 10, 09 8:01 PM CST

You don't really think the well-crafted tweets are what the "dad" actually says, do you? Who speaks in 130-140 character blurts? Justin was a writer before he launched @shitmydadsays. Applause for his novel pitch method. But I agree with Reader64481... after a few chuckle-worthy tweets the foul mouthed padre quickly becomes a crashing bore.

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Jojo
Nov 10, 09 11:36 AM CST

They moved fast on this - he's only been doing it for 2 1/2 months. But I have to say - it IS hilarious and every time I read one I think to myself "I wish he tweeted more". Reply

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Snarfeh
Nov 10, 09 2:07 PM CST

It is 1 of only 2 things that are good about twitting.

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JoeQ
Nov 10, 09 11:37 AM CST

A remake of the Archey Bunker character. Reply

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paul123
Nov 10, 09 1:17 PM CST

More like Jeff Dunham's "Walter" character.

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DarkFrancis
Nov 10, 09 2:16 PM CST

Which in itself is a remake of Alf Garnett.

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Jojo
Nov 10, 09 11:43 AM CST

Seriously though, who wouldn't want this dad? "I hate paying bills... Son, don't say "me too." I didn't say that looking to relate to you. I said it instead of "go away." "Oh please, you practically invented lazy. People should have to call you and ask for the rights to lazy before they use it." "You sure do like to tailgate people... Right, because it's real important you show up to the nothing you have to do on time." "Son, no one gives a shit about all the things your cell phone does. You didn't invent it, you just bought it. Anybody can do that." "You're being fucking dramatic. You own a TV and an air mattress. That's not exactly what I'd call "a lot to lose." Reply

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cochiserocks
Nov 10, 09 1:24 PM CST

Genius! lol

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Rob
Nov 10, 09 11:48 AM CST

Grumpy old man? Sorry, been done. Reply

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DeniseVB
Nov 10, 09 11:52 AM CST

I think the show will *bleeping* rawk ! We need more Archies and stop being so *bleeping* PC. Reply

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yellowjeep
Nov 10, 09 12:50 PM CST

you know you can say "fuck" right?

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cochiserocks
Nov 10, 09 1:23 PM CST

@yellowjeep - that cracked me up! Sorry @denise - no offence meant.

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shopgirl1623
Nov 10, 09 12:18 PM CST

I watched an old episode of All in the Family, Archie Bunker was classic. I laughed, I cried. I can't believe what a great show it was. [the episode where Gloria tells her father she's pregnant]. I think TV needs a deadpan sense of humor show. I think this show has a good chance. We're ready for another Archie Bunker type, to tell it like it is. Reply

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Reader83544188
Nov 10, 09 12:30 PM CST

Why change the title? It fits most everything else mainstream network TV feeds us. Reply

-1

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msutah
Nov 10, 09 1:55 PM CST

I hope it works out, I've been following on twitter since the first couple weeks. He makes me cry, I laugh so hard! Reply

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DarkFrancis
Nov 10, 09 2:18 PM CST

Move over AL BUNDY? He didn't move over years ago when that piece of raw sewage TV went down the gurgler? Reply

-3

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inky
Nov 10, 09 4:33 PM CST

Wish I'd done this with my mother-in-law. But she's nowhere near as funny since we blocked her Fox News channel. No, she still hasn't figured out where it went. Reply

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Antiks
Nov 10, 09 8:48 PM CST

Hollywood really is out of ideas. Reply

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eester
Nov 10, 09 10:14 PM CST

I just hope Peter Boyle plays the father. Reply

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chamisi
Nov 11, 09 4:44 AM CST

animatronics?

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Antiks
Nov 11, 09 4:01 PM CST

I gotta start @shitmywifebitchesatmeabout Reply

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