REACTING TO TERRIBLE BOOK COVERS! | You Cringe You lose

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  • @CapturedInWords
    @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Go to establishedtitles.com/LORDJAY and help support the channel. They are now running a massive Early Black Friday Sale, plus 10% off on any purchase with code LORDJAY. Thanks to Established Titles for sponsoring this video!

    • @captasin7991
      @captasin7991 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Weren't Established Titles recently exposed as a scam?

    • @thebrokenpuppet2714
      @thebrokenpuppet2714 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@captasin7991 yep. He probably got the sponsor before that thing blew up and might be contractually obligated to still have it in a video? Or maybe he just didn’t know

    • @LukeAdler
      @LukeAdler ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Guys it's not a scam. Go read Captured in Words recent community post. The cancel culture has been very strong with this controversy, but I'm glad to see some creators standing up for them and showing their support

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@captasin7991 I just made a community post addressing the controversy about Established Titles: th-cam.com/users/postUgkxC_Vg3QoGk0qq3isbhU4SxJevBChaJDEw
      After doing the research myself and contacting Established Titles, I do not think they're a scam and it's a shame that a video that went viral has led to so many canceling a company that's trying to do a good thing. While some have cut ties and ran, there's also been creators standing up for and supporting the charity work that Established Titles is doing despite the mob mentality that's against it. Personally, I hate cancel culture and find it sad that so many jump on the bandwagon because of what they're told. I think it's important to do the homework

    • @thebrokenpuppet2714
      @thebrokenpuppet2714 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CapturedInWords sorry for jumping the gun. I should’ve done more research

  • @rukbat3
    @rukbat3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Definitely make it a series, but I’d also love to see a video where you compare US vs UK covers for popular books!

  • @ScottBatson
    @ScottBatson ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That Hobbit cover was the one I had as a kid and read with my dad. That was my first exposure to the fantasy genre

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh wow! I read The Hobbit pretty early on in my life too and it had a big impact on my love for fantasy

  • @lisapt6702
    @lisapt6702 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I’ve been reading fantasy since the 70s and was just wishing I could show current readers what the (rather small) bookstore shelf experience was like in the 70s and 80s. LOL. Thanks for doing just that - those were difficult times indeed

  • @christoffersjursen1692
    @christoffersjursen1692 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Hahaha, this video was amazing! And a lot of fun. I laughed at so many of these covers, would love to see more videos like this

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahaha I'm happy you enjoyed it! I'll definitely make some more videos like this

    • @skypa_films
      @skypa_films ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @emzstern
    @emzstern ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This was excellent! Would love to se this turned into a series. Thanks for the laughs xD

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad I made you laugh! 😂 I'll definitely be making this a series on the channel

  • @SlowBurnReader
    @SlowBurnReader ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Those are hilarious I wouldn’t mind seeing more

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว

      Will definitely make more videos like this!

  • @TheMaryWriter
    @TheMaryWriter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will probably get hanged for this, but there is one cover for The Name of the Wind that looks like it's a romance. Kvothe has shirtless Fabio vibes and is standing with his lute and the wind swooshing back his hair. The artist is skilled, but it totally mismarkets the novel. Also, Kvothe has no instance in the book when he looks like that. He's either a kid, a young teen, or a very weary adult, which makes me wonder why the artist chose to paint him how they did. While it cannot compete with some of those paperbacks, I think that it falls into another category of bad covers.

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahahaha a friend of mine gave me that edition of The Name of the Wind! It's defiantly pretty bad, looks like some erotic fantasy 😂😂

    • @TheMaryWriter
      @TheMaryWriter ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CapturedInWords I read for the first time recently and it happened to be the edition in my library. I've seen the other covers and was really confused when I picked it up. lol

  • @crypticweeb
    @crypticweeb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Reptile Disfunction" hahahahahahahshaha

  • @jessicastein5155
    @jessicastein5155 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great laugh, and would love to see more of this series! If I could make one request though, please leave the covers up for longer. Maybe divide the screen so we can see your reaction alongside a picture of the cover? Sometimes I had to backtrack and pause to take in all the glory, and it broke up the flow a bit.

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the suggestion! I'll definitely keep the covers up for longer next time 😊 I plan on making another video like this pretty soon!

    • @jessicastein5155
      @jessicastein5155 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CapturedInWords That's awesome, can't wait to see it!

  • @jordanneal576
    @jordanneal576 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We had that version of The Hobbit when I was growing up. Always creeped me out.

  • @SpencerJ289
    @SpencerJ289 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That beautiful edition of The Hobbit was in my elementary school. And back then I thought it looked terrible

  • @stephentheshywarrior2759
    @stephentheshywarrior2759 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your reactions are hilarious. More please.😂

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll definitely be making this a new series on the channel!

  • @luvBB4lyf
    @luvBB4lyf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For a second you had be believing it was Friday... 😔
    But fr, really funny video!

  • @marypeterson1038
    @marypeterson1038 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lol, I own that copy of the 50th anniversary Hobbit. Got it in middle school (I think? that or high school) at a school-hosted used book sale.

  • @Kenb3d1
    @Kenb3d1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thoroughly enjoyed. Wouldn't mind seeing a version getting your take on recent covers.

  • @TomBraunZero
    @TomBraunZero 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That subreddit r/badscificovers is a goldmine. So many bizarre covers, and the comments are hilarious.

  • @HazelC-rz5pj
    @HazelC-rz5pj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bilbo on The Hobbit cover looks like Eddie Large from the comedy double act Little and Large.

  • @neileddy6159
    @neileddy6159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had that copy of the Hobbit, love old cheesy scifi/fantasy artwork, Simon r green had some great ones.

  • @Crowned_PvP
    @Crowned_PvP ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Better to be fast than be last

  • @adamborst
    @adamborst ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I own that 50th anniversary box set of LotR plus Hobbit mass market paperback where that was the Hobbit cover. The LotR covers were just as bad. I was so confused by the covers after reading the books. In the same way the original early hardback WoT covers are wildly weird.

  • @rawrbeez6625
    @rawrbeez6625 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s the edition of the hobbit I read in 5th grade around 2000 and the cover is why I picked it up lol

  • @monster-enthusiast
    @monster-enthusiast ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Tingle is at it again."

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tingle is likely going to appear in many more of these videos 😂 It's hard to avoid his covers when looking for terrible ones

    • @thesunshineseekers
      @thesunshineseekers ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The fact that I read this before he said it and I just assumed we were talking Zelda Tingle 😂

  • @annakobuk3618
    @annakobuk3618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me: having flashbacks of all the bad fantasy, sf and horror covers I remember from 1990s and 2000s. Also me: hmm, interesting. Some of them look like a love childen between pulp from 1940s and 1950s, graphic design student failed project and iconic art of JW broshures.

  • @fantasyfanatic6038
    @fantasyfanatic6038 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is pure gold! 😂

  • @dinocollins720
    @dinocollins720 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video was fantastic!!! You should def start a series. You should do some videos with good covers too though!

  • @5561knightmare
    @5561knightmare ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to see you take on some of the less-well-known theories from Kingkiller Chronicles. I need a steady stream to keep me from thinking about how long it will be until book 3 comes out. Love your stuff!

  • @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm
    @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not the police officer 😂😂😂

  • @jugglerjim01
    @jugglerjim01 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've seen the Hobbit cover before, but fortunately only online 🤣🤣🤣

  • @caewing85
    @caewing85 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m laughing so hard at this video. No cringe just hiding my eyes at that last one. It was ridiculous. And the Brave New World one was terrible!!!!!!

  • @metalcandycanechild
    @metalcandycanechild ปีที่แล้ว

    Mob Magic may or may not be going straight to my TBR.

  • @ryanpeterson8446
    @ryanpeterson8446 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got the Hobbit book for xmas because I requested it after seeing in online falling in love with it's pure craziness! It's displayed on my bookcase now with love. I actually got the whole box set and it didn't disappoint, though the Hobbit cover is the best one!

  • @Rogue_VI
    @Rogue_VI ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was one of your most fun videos, imo. Do more!

  • @P.HATHCOX
    @P.HATHCOX ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw that cover for The Hobbit years ago in the book section of a local grocery store. I remember cringing at it too both internally and externally.

  • @HawaiianCoconut
    @HawaiianCoconut ปีที่แล้ว

    That first edition of The Hobbit shown was the one we were given to read in Middle School, I had forgotten it had existed until seeing it again here

  • @1hopsc
    @1hopsc ปีที่แล้ว

    Magic Mob on the TBR list now! 😂

  • @SharpAsRavenClaws
    @SharpAsRavenClaws 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope you'll make more videos in this series, 2 videos aren't enough.

  • @pampalumbo8678
    @pampalumbo8678 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this video. It was hilarious! Please make this a series! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Westly.3
    @Westly.3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Parasaurolophus is my god son’s favourite dinosaur and he could pronounce it at the age of 4 years old, I think he beat you Jay lol 😂

  • @angelajansons9037
    @angelajansons9037 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yes, make this a series. Had the Hobbit book, they fooled us by hiding it in the box set with the LOTR. Scared me good when I unwrapped it.

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว

      Will definitely make more videos like this! Ahaha I imagine that was a good scare 😂

  • @kelleyjogirl
    @kelleyjogirl ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the LOTR box set with that cover from the Hobbit. So, so horrible! I got the set as a Christmas gift in like 1987. I think it's time for me to buy an updated edition. 😂

  • @baxterwilson368
    @baxterwilson368 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have that version of “The Hobbit” (with Fat Bilbo). I kinda like that cover.

  • @BrentGodwin
    @BrentGodwin ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the cover of The Hobbit I grew up with, the first copy I ever read. The three covers of LOTR are also equally cheesy, especially The Two Towers. I love them so much.

  • @ThePersephoneDiggen
    @ThePersephoneDiggen 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hope you’ll make more videos about it as soon as possible.

  • @alynam82
    @alynam82 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bilbo on The Hobbit cover looks too much like Bobby Moynihan from Saturday Night Live 😄😄

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว

      So true!! 😂

    • @Steve_Stowers
      @Steve_Stowers ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My first thought was Rosie O'Donnell.

    • @alynam82
      @alynam82 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Steve_Stowers 😂

  • @jasoncraighead1928
    @jasoncraighead1928 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like The Hobbit cover. I have that edition.

  • @SpencerJ289
    @SpencerJ289 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a lot of fun. Would love some more of these

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว

      This video was lots of fun to film, I'll definitely make this a new series! 😀

  • @BookishChas
    @BookishChas ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I cringed hard on some of these lol. Those Hobbit covers…egads!

  • @ThatkidSquid
    @ThatkidSquid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mafia Gandalf for the win! best cover hands down

  • @FarawayPictures
    @FarawayPictures ปีที่แล้ว

    I've seen the Hobbit cover before. He's the spitting image of a comedian called Dawn French, part of French & Saunders. If you have time watch their LOTR sketch.

  • @jdk7798
    @jdk7798 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! My mother in law has that The Hobbit cover. I think she may have The Lord of the Rings covers that go with it. I'll have to check.
    More videos like this could be fun, but I wouldn't over do it.

  • @thomasray
    @thomasray ปีที่แล้ว

    I kind of like the first hobbit one, but only because it looks like it'd match my illustrated edition of Dune.

  • @samuelleask1132
    @samuelleask1132 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video hahaha

  • @dillonrogers1812
    @dillonrogers1812 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found that hobbit edition and had to get it.

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha nice! I'm tempted to grab that edition for myself too 😂

  • @macielstuff
    @macielstuff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's up with Jay's hair? It looks amazing!

  • @mermegil4023
    @mermegil4023 ปีที่แล้ว

    now I just have to get my hands on th eClippy story XD

  • @starfallclockworkcrow4295
    @starfallclockworkcrow4295 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a copy of the first hobbit! I got it from a used book store.

  • @Amocoru
    @Amocoru ปีที่แล้ว

    Even modern fantasy has TERRIBLE covers. Looking at you Sanderson. The cover for The Lost Metal feels like it's from 80 years ago. They really need to step up their game.

  • @lucasshill8780
    @lucasshill8780 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LMAO I have the thumbnail cover of The Hobbit

  • @ambience273
    @ambience273 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man, established titles has been exposed as a scam.

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just made a community post addressing the controversy: th-cam.com/users/postUgkxC_Vg3QoGk0qq3isbhU4SxJevBChaJDEw
      After doing the research myself and contacting Established Titles, I do not think they're a scam and it's a shame that a video that went viral has led to so many canceling a company that's trying to do a good thing. While some have cut ties and ran, there's also been creators standing up for and supporting the charity work that Established Titles is doing despite the mob mentality that's against it. Personally, I hate cancel culture and find it sad that so many jump on the bandwagon because of what they're told. I think it's important to do the homework

    • @ambience273
      @ambience273 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CapturedInWords by the way it is advertised a lot of people will think it is a real title, that is why it is a scam.

  • @rustamhajiyev4528
    @rustamhajiyev4528 ปีที่แล้ว

    dont judge a book by its cover

  • @deplorablereader
    @deplorablereader ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a heads up I found out some pretty sketchy info about Established Titles being a scam. Someone did a video on it you might want to check out some of the info to decide if you wanna promote them still. Love the video there are so many cringey book titles and NAMES of books from like the 80's-90's

  • @juand1rection
    @juand1rection ปีที่แล้ว

    Fatphobia and middle school insults! Cool content!

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว

      Uhh in no way am I 'fat phobic', sorry you took my joke that way as I didn't mean offence. I actually asked everyone on my Discord before posting this video about whether that comment came off as an obvious joke or if it was offensive, and everyone agreed it was clearly just a joke related to Hobbits and that I shouldn't worry about it. I know humor is subjective, so I can't please everyone 👀 but I'm literally reacting to bad book covers, it's not meant to be taken seriously

    • @juand1rection
      @juand1rection ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CapturedInWords I’m not part of your regular audience of fans, I’ve watched a video of yours here and there. There’s a difference between fans of your Discord that might be biased and people who happen to stumble upon your content. I don’t know you as a person, so I can’t judge you personally, but as far as the content goes the comments did come off as fatphobic to me. Bilbo might not be able to hear your comments but the people that look like him probably will.

  • @ofbooksanddreams3097
    @ofbooksanddreams3097 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You should look into established titles…it may..or may not be a total scam.

    • @CapturedInWords
      @CapturedInWords  ปีที่แล้ว

      I just made a community post addressing the controversy: th-cam.com/users/postUgkxC_Vg3QoGk0qq3isbhU4SxJevBChaJDEw
      After doing the research myself and contacting Established Titles, I do not think they're a scam and it's a shame that a video that went viral has led to so many canceling a company that's trying to do a good thing. While some have cut ties and ran, there's also been creators standing up for and supporting the charity work that Established Titles is doing despite the mob mentality that's against it. Personally, I hate cancel culture and find it sad that so many jump on the bandwagon because of what they're told. I think it's important to do the homework

    • @ofbooksanddreams3097
      @ofbooksanddreams3097 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CapturedInWords no problem, as long as you're fully informed.

  • @person2776
    @person2776 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I hope you see this and find out that Established Titles is a scam

  • @charlespfaff6585
    @charlespfaff6585 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your jokes and paid promotion were the cringe part.

  • @juerfe
    @juerfe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks like a PewDiePie's video

  • @legendaryonstages9367
    @legendaryonstages9367 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make a video reading the cruel prince (or any books like this). I really want to see you how will you react reading books like these.

  • @Kiwi42andEverything
    @Kiwi42andEverything 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😆

  • @topazphoenix6301
    @topazphoenix6301 ปีที่แล้ว

    Established Titles is a scam

  • @thebrokenpuppet2714
    @thebrokenpuppet2714 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m guessing this video was in production before the established titles thing blew up and you couldn’t back out for this video cuz you were already in a contract?

  • @SuperDuperDavo
    @SuperDuperDavo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope you get a chance to checkout the established titles scam video that's making the rounds. Not a great sponsor to have since they got exposed.