10 shocking banned books
Censorship is always with us as writers continue to test the boundaries of culture and morality. Here are 10 of the most famous banned books.
“To Grill a Mockingburger”
In a small town in Alabama, a chef’s revolutionary idea to combine bird and beef in a single patty sparks culinary outrage. “It’s unnatural,” declared one local food critic, who later admitted he couldn’t even light a barbecue. This book was banned for “encouraging unnatural food combinations and undermining traditional barbecue values.”
“The Catcher in the Rye Bread”
Follow the misadventures of Holden Cauliflower, a young man with a deep disdain for anything not organic. “If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you’ll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, but honestly, I’m more concerned about whether this sandwich is gluten-free.” Banned in several states for promoting a “suspiciously healthy lifestyle.”
“Lord of the Cold Fries”
A group of fast-food workers stranded in a kitchen decide to govern themselves, leading to a saucy power struggle over who controls the fryer. “The conch says I get to decide who’s on drive-thru!” exclaimed Ralph, wielding a ketchup bottle. Banned for “depicting workplace democracy in a positive light.”
“Brave New Whirl”
In a dystopian future, society is obsessed with laundry, and the protagonist rebels by insisting on hand-washing. “But don’t you see? The Whirlpool isn’t just a machine; it’s a way of life!” Banned for “questioning the supremacy of home appliances.”
“The Grapes of New Math”
A heart-wrenching tale of a family’s struggle to solve their problems through algebra. “Pa, I just don’t see how finding X is gonna get us through the Dust Bowl.” Banned in schools for “making math seem relevant.”
“Fahrenheit 451 Degrees Fahrenheit”
A book about a society where the only thing that’s illegal is not using the metric system. “But how will we know when it’s boiling?” cried Montag, clutching a Fahrenheit thermometer. Banned for “imperialist measurements.”
“A Clockwork Orange Juice”
Alex and his droogs get a thrill from mixing fruit juices without following recipes. “It’s real horrorshow to sip on the old ultra-violent grapefruit mix.” Banned for “promoting culinary anarchy.”
“Animal Farmville Social”
A satirical take where animals on a farm start a social network. “All animals are equal, but some have more followers than others.” Banned for “undermining the seriousness of online farming simulations.”
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Egg”
In this story, a group of chickens tries to escape their coop by convincing the farmer they’re laying golden eggs. “It’s about playing the long egg game,” clucked McMurphy. Banned for “encouraging poultry to engage in economic deception.”
“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn-ished”
Huck and Jim decide to stop their raft journey early because they realize everything they were looking for was right where they started. “Sometimes the biggest adventure is in your own backyard, Jim.” Banned for “promoting laziness and a lack of adventurous spirit.”
