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* ProtectionFromEditors: Tesch evidently only writes one draft of each book and publishes it right away, ignoring all types of criticism.
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* ProtectionFromEditors: Tesch evidently only writes wrote one draft of each book and publishes published it right away, ignoring all types of criticism.
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* SnarkBait: Though not remotely popular, this has become famous for being made of 100% pure [[EpicFail fail]]. It's not just derivative, it literally plagiarizes ''from Literature/TheBible'', has Random words Capitalized for no Reason, ''random italics'', and 'quotes' where none should 'be'. [[http://conjugalfelicity.com/maradonia/ ConjugalFelicity.com]] has sporkings and a drinking game, though it would be better to avoid the game if you don't want to die of alcohol poisoning and/or acute liver failure. The enormous [[SmallNameBigEgo ego]] of the author is the subject of as much, if not more, snark than the books themselves. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEVX_L6Zsfg SwankiVY]] sums the whole thing up nicely.
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* ILikedItBetterWhenItSucked: ''Maradonia and the Seven Bridges'' was edited and split into two books. The new versions have a few improvements, such as removing some of the stupidest elements of the original. This ended up ruining much of the [[{{Narm}} unintentional hilarity]] that made the book fun to read at times, and didn't even come close to turning it into a legitimately ''good'' work. With that said, the new versions did introduce a couple of new stupid moments.
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* SoBadItWasBetter: ''Maradonia and the Seven Bridges'' was edited and split into two books. The new versions have a few improvements, such as removing some of the stupidest elements of the original. This ended up ruining much of the [[{{Narm}} unintentional hilarity]] that made the book fun to read at times, and didn't even come close to turning it into a legitimately ''good'' work. With that said, the new versions did introduce a couple of new stupid moments.
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--> '''Arabella:''' ''“Oh no! Please stop! I am Arabella… I am famous for my wisdom and knowledge! You must honor me! Stay away from me! Oh no… that looks like trouble. I was always good and I don’t like trouble. Who can help me? I always thought… people would… ouch… oh no… respect me… but I think… I was… wrong.”''
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* VanityProject: The whole "franchise" comes across as one. The family kept self-publishing these books and went as far as making a film adaptation despite the lack of interest in the ''Maradonia'' property. It really doesn't help that Gloria plays a main character in the film, which was directed by her father. Her mother plays a minor character too!
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--> Knives and forks from the kitchen shelves darted like arrows or mini torpedoes toward Alana and Dorothy and sliced open Alana’s right arm and grinded away parts of Dorothy’s scalp.
** In ''Law of Blood'', Larivier [[GratuitousRape rapes]] Krimhilda.
** In ''Law of Blood'', Larivier [[GratuitousRape rapes]] Krimhilda.
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** In ''Law of Blood'', Larivier [[SlippingAMickey drugs]] and [[GratuitousRape rapes]]
---> ''The false monk Larivier had drugged Krimhilda. He now used his manhood and took advantage of her as darkness fell over Notali, the city of evil''
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* ProtectionFromEditors: Tesch evidently only writes one draft of each book and ignores all types of criticism.
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* ProtectionFromEditors: Tesch evidently only writes one draft of each book and ignores publishes it right away, ignoring all types of criticism.
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* ILikedItBetterWhenItSucked: ''Maradonia and the Seven Bridges'' was edited and split into two books. The new versions have a few improvements, such as removing some of the stupidest elements of the original. This ended up ruining much of the [[{{Narm}} unintentional hilarity]] that made the book fun to read at times, and didn't even come close to turning it into a legitimately ''good'' work. With that said, the new versions did introduce a couple of new stupid moments.
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* SoBadItsGood: Readers have been known to laugh at its quality (or lack thereof).
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* SoBadItsGood: SoBadItsGood:
** Readers have been known to laugh at its quality (or lack thereof).
** Readers have been known to laugh at its quality (or lack thereof).
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** It's hard to take the villain, Apollyon, seriously. He has a "Club of Evil" that [[EvilVirutes believes in teamwork]], sings "Mother Earth songs", has a water park, and keeps unicorns as pets.
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** It's hard to take the villain, Apollyon, seriously. He has a "Club of Evil" that [[EvilVirutes [[EvilVirtues believes in teamwork]], sings "Mother Earth songs", has a water park, and keeps unicorns as pets.
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** It's hard to take the villain, Apollyon, seriously. He has a "Club of Evil" that believes in teamwork, sings "Mother Earth songs", has a water park, and keeps unicorns as pets.
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** It's hard to take the villain, Apollyon, seriously. He has a "Club of Evil" that [[EvilVirutes believes in teamwork, teamwork]], sings "Mother Earth songs", has a water park, and keeps unicorns as pets.
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* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: Alana Terrence. While she starts out as a (potentially murderous) bully, right before her death we're showered with details about her personal life. It's a bit of an [[InfoDump InfoDump]], but it arguably makes Alana a more fleshed-out and likeable character than Maya and Joey put together.
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* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: Alana Terrence. While she starts out as a (potentially murderous) bully, right before her death we're showered with details about her personal life. It's a bit of an [[InfoDump InfoDump]], {{Infodump}}, but it arguably makes Alana a more fleshed-out and likeable character than Maya and Joey put together.
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* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: Alana Terrence. While she starts out as a (potentially murderous) bully, right before her death we're showered with details about her personal life. It's a bit of an [[InfoDump InfoDump]], but it arguably makes Alana a more fleshed-out and likeable character than Maya and Joey put together.
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** The first book's movie adaptation, ''Maradonia and the Shadow Empire''. Between the [[WTHCostumingDepartment amateurish costumes]], [[SpecialEffectsFailure dollar-store special effects]], stock footage by the bucketload, and awkward dialogue with [[ChewingTheScenery ham-fisted delivery]] ([[EvilIsHammy especially from the villains]]), there's more unintentional hilarity than you can shake a stick at.
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* ShamelessSelfPromoter: Tesch
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** Arabella's death in the first book. Seeing a herd of unicorns galloping in her direction, she decides, rather than slither out of the way, to launch into a soliloquy before and as she is trampled to death:
--> '''Arabella:''' ''“Oh no! Please stop! I am Arabella… I am famous for my wisdom and knowledge! You must honor me! Stay away from me! Oh no… that looks like trouble. I was always good and I don’t like trouble. Who can help me? I always thought… people would… ouch… oh no… respect me… but I think… I was… wrong.”''
--> '''Arabella:''' ''“Oh no! Please stop! I am Arabella… I am famous for my wisdom and knowledge! You must honor me! Stay away from me! Oh no… that looks like trouble. I was always good and I don’t like trouble. Who can help me? I always thought… people would… ouch… oh no… respect me… but I think… I was… wrong.”''
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* AuthorAvatar: Maya seems to be this for Tesch. Tesch is even playing as Maya in the Maradonia Movie.
* CanonSue: Even before they went to Maradonia and became {{Black Hole Sue}}s, Maya and Joey both were pretty bad:
** The main character, Maya, is beautiful, a genius, and a black belt in karate. Oh, and let's not forget that she's the ChosenOne. That, and she was an expert artist at the [[ImprobableAge tender age of four]].
** Joey, who won an artistic contest and got a visit from a senator.
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* MemeticMutation: Apollyon has a Club Of Evil.
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* MemeticMutation: Apollyon has a Club Of Evil. [[ThePowerOfFriendship That believes in teamwork.]]
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** It's hard to take the villain, Apollyon, seriously. He has a "Club of Evil" that believes in teamwork, sings "Mother Earth songs" and keeps unicorns as pets.
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** It's hard to take the villain, Apollyon, seriously. He has a "Club of Evil" that believes in teamwork, sings "Mother Earth songs" songs", has a water park, and keeps unicorns as pets.
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* ProtectionFromEditors: Tesch evidently only writes one draft of each book and ignores all types of criticism.
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* RootingForTheEmpire: Tesch unintentionally made Apollyon more sympathetic than [[DesignatedHero Maya and Joey.]] It doesn't help that he has a [[MemeticMutation 'Club Of Evil']] and [[EvilVirtues believes in teamwork]]...and has a water park...and likes to sing "Mother Earth songs".
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* ProtectionFromEditors: Tesch evidently only writes one draft of each book and ignores all types of criticism.
* RootingForTheEmpire: Tesch unintentionally made Apollyon more sympathetic than [[DesignatedHero Maya and Joey.]] It doesn't help that he has a [[MemeticMutation 'Club Of Evil']] and [[EvilVirtues believes in teamwork]]... and has a waterpark...park... and likes to sing "Mother Earth songs".
* RootingForTheEmpire: Tesch unintentionally made Apollyon more sympathetic than [[DesignatedHero Maya and Joey.]] It doesn't help that he has a [[MemeticMutation 'Club Of Evil']] and [[EvilVirtues believes in teamwork]]... and has a water
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* SnarkBait: Though not remotely popular, this has become famous for being made of 100% pure [[EpicFail fail]]. It's not just derivative, it literally plagiarizes ''from Literature/TheBible'', has Random words Capitalized for no Reason, ''random italics'', and 'quotes' where none should 'be'. [[http://impishidea.com/tag/Maradonia-%28series%29/ Impishidea.com]] has sporkings and a drinking game, though it would be better to avoid the game if you don't want to die of alcohol poisoning and/or acute liver failure. The enormous [[SmallNameBigEgo ego]] of the author is the subject of as much, if not more, snark than the books themselves. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEVX_L6Zsfg SwankiVY]] sums the whole thing up nicely.
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* SnarkBait: Though not remotely popular, this has become famous for being made of 100% pure [[EpicFail fail]]. It's not just derivative, it literally plagiarizes ''from Literature/TheBible'', has Random words Capitalized for no Reason, ''random italics'', and 'quotes' where none should 'be'. [[http://impishidea.com/tag/Maradonia-%28series%29/ Impishidea.[[http://conjugalfelicity.com/maradonia/ ConjugalFelicity.com]] has sporkings and a drinking game, though it would be better to avoid the game if you don't want to die of alcohol poisoning and/or acute liver failure. The enormous [[SmallNameBigEgo ego]] of the author is the subject of as much, if not more, snark than the books themselves. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEVX_L6Zsfg SwankiVY]] sums the whole thing up nicely.
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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: A few believe Gloria Tesch doesn't actually exist and is just a ViralMarketing ploy.
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* WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids: This book is apparently marketed to young children, but it has Joey calling Maya a "dumb shit" and saying "get yo' ass over the damn fence!" [[http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad39/Kawnliee/maradonia1.jpg No, seriously.]]
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* WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids: This book is The books are apparently marketed to young children, but it but:
** ''Seven Bridges'' has Joey calling Maya a "dumb shit" and saying "get yo' ass over the damn fence!" [[http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad39/Kawnliee/maradonia1.jpg No, seriously.]]
** In ''Gold of Ophir'', Alana and her friends are haunted by Sutornia and Cassandra. This happens:
--> Knives and forks from the kitchen shelves darted like arrows or mini torpedoes toward Alana and Dorothy and sliced open Alana’s right arm and grinded away parts of Dorothy’s scalp.
** In ''Law of Blood'', Larivier [[GratuitousRape rapes]] Krimhilda.
** ''Seven Bridges'' has Joey calling Maya a "dumb shit" and saying "get yo' ass over the damn fence!" [[http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad39/Kawnliee/maradonia1.jpg No, seriously.]]
** In ''Gold of Ophir'', Alana and her friends are haunted by Sutornia and Cassandra. This happens:
--> Knives and forks from the kitchen shelves darted like arrows or mini torpedoes toward Alana and Dorothy and sliced open Alana’s right arm and grinded away parts of Dorothy’s scalp.
** In ''Law of Blood'', Larivier [[GratuitousRape rapes]] Krimhilda.
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** It's hard to take the villain, Apollyon, seriously. He has a "Club of Evil" that believes in teamwork, sing "Mother Earth songs" and keeps unicorns as pets.
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** It's hard to take the villain, Apollyon, seriously. He has a "Club of Evil" that believes in teamwork, sing sings "Mother Earth songs" and keeps unicorns as pets.
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* {{Narm}}:
** It's hard to take the villain, Apollyon, seriously. He has a "Club of Evil" that believes in teamwork, sing "Mother Earth songs" and keeps unicorns as pets.
** Alana Terrence's death. After being haunted by Sutornia and Cassandra, she runs out the door screaming, hoping to find relief and peace in her soul. Her friends run after her, see headlights approaching and scream at her, but she says “I have reached the end of my road. There is no return for me!” and gets hit by a car. This is accompanied by the written sound effect "BOOM".
** It's hard to take the villain, Apollyon, seriously. He has a "Club of Evil" that believes in teamwork, sing "Mother Earth songs" and keeps unicorns as pets.
** Alana Terrence's death. After being haunted by Sutornia and Cassandra, she runs out the door screaming, hoping to find relief and peace in her soul. Her friends run after her, see headlights approaching and scream at her, but she says “I have reached the end of my road. There is no return for me!” and gets hit by a car. This is accompanied by the written sound effect "BOOM".
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* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: A few believe Gloria Tesch doesn't actually exist and is just a ViralMarketing ploy.
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* SnarkBait: Though not remotely popular, this has become famous for being made of 100% pure [[EpicFail fail]]. It's not just derivative, it literally plagiarizes ''from Literature/TheBible'', has Random words Capitalized for no Reason, ''random italics'', and 'quotes' where none should 'be'. [[http://impishidea.com/tag/Maradonia-%28series%29/ Impishidea.com]] has sporkings and a drinking game, though it would be better to avoid the game if you don't want to die of alcohol poisoning and/or acute liver failure. The enormous [[SmallNameBigEgo ego]] of the author is the subject of as much, if not more, snark than the books themselves. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H00bPr3ExU SwankiVY]] sums the whole thing up nicely.
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* SnarkBait: Though not remotely popular, this has become famous for being made of 100% pure [[EpicFail fail]]. It's not just derivative, it literally plagiarizes ''from Literature/TheBible'', has Random words Capitalized for no Reason, ''random italics'', and 'quotes' where none should 'be'. [[http://impishidea.com/tag/Maradonia-%28series%29/ Impishidea.com]] has sporkings and a drinking game, though it would be better to avoid the game if you don't want to die of alcohol poisoning and/or acute liver failure. The enormous [[SmallNameBigEgo ego]] of the author is the subject of as much, if not more, snark than the books themselves. [[http://www.[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H00bPr3ExU com/watch?v=dEVX_L6Zsfg SwankiVY]] sums the whole thing up nicely.
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* SnarkBait: Though not remotely popular, this has become famous for being made of 100% pure [[EpicFail fail]]. It's not just derivative, it literally plagiarizes ''from Literature/TheBible'', has Random words Capitalized for no Reason, ''random italics'', and 'quotes' where none should 'be'. [[http://impishidea.com/tag/Maradonia-%28series%29/ Impishidea.com]] has sporkings and a drinking game, though it would be better to avoid the game if you don't want to die of alcohol poisoning and/or acute liver failure. The enormous [[SmallNameBigEgo ego]] of the author is the subject of as much, if not more, snark than the books themselves. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H00bPr3ExU SwankiVY]] sums the whole thing up nicely.
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** The main character, Maya, is beautiful, a genius, a black belt in karate. Oh, and let's not forget that she's the ChosenOne. That, and she was an expert artist at the [[ImprobableAge tender age of four]].
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** The main character, Maya, is beautiful, a genius, and a black belt in karate. Oh, and let's not forget that she's the ChosenOne. That, and she was an expert artist at the [[ImprobableAge tender age of four]].
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* DesignatedVillain: Apollyon is infinitely more likable and good-natured than any of the protagonists.
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* MemeticMutation: Apollyon has a Club Of Evil.
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* AuthorAvatar: Maya seems to be this for Tesch. Tesch is even playing as Maya in the Maradonia Movie.
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* CanonSue: Even before they went to Maradonia and became [[BlackHoleSue Black Hole Sues]], Maya and Joey both were pretty bad:
** The main character, Maya, is beautiful, a genius, a black belt in karate. Oh, and let's not forget that she's [[ChosenOne The Chosen One.]] That, and she was an expert artist at the [[ImprobableAge tender age of four]].
** The main character, Maya, is beautiful, a genius, a black belt in karate. Oh, and let's not forget that she's [[ChosenOne The Chosen One.]] That, and she was an expert artist at the [[ImprobableAge tender age of four]].
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* CanonSue: Even before they went to Maradonia and became [[BlackHoleSue Black {{Black Hole Sues]], Sue}}s, Maya and Joey both were pretty bad:
** The main character, Maya, is beautiful, a genius, a black belt in karate. Oh, and let's not forget that she's[[ChosenOne The Chosen One.]] the ChosenOne. That, and she was an expert artist at the [[ImprobableAge tender age of four]].
** The main character, Maya, is beautiful, a genius, a black belt in karate. Oh, and let's not forget that she's
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* DesignatedHero: Maya and Joey are deemed heroic despite, at best, [[PinballProtagonist doing nothing,]] and at worst, acting sociopathic.
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* DesignatedHero: Maya and Joey are deemed heroic despite, at best, [[PinballProtagonist doing nothing,]] nothing]], and at worst, acting sociopathic.
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* RootingForTheEmpire: Tesch unintentionally made Apollyon more sympathetic than [[DesignatedHero Maya and Joey.]] It doesn't help that he has a [[MemeticMutation 'Club Of Evil']] and [[EvilVirtues believes in teamwork.]] And has a water park. And likes to sing "Mother Earth songs".
* SoBadItsGood: Readers have been known to laugh at its quality (or lack thereof)
* WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids: This book is apparently marketed to young children. And has Joey calling Maya a "dumb shit" and saying "get yo' ass over the damn fence!" [[http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad39/Kawnliee/maradonia1.jpg No, seriously.]]
* SoBadItsGood: Readers have been known to laugh at its quality (or lack thereof)
* WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids: This book is apparently marketed to young children. And has Joey calling Maya a "dumb shit" and saying "get yo' ass over the damn fence!" [[http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad39/Kawnliee/maradonia1.jpg No, seriously.]]
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* RootingForTheEmpire: Tesch unintentionally made Apollyon more sympathetic than [[DesignatedHero Maya and Joey.]] It doesn't help that he has a [[MemeticMutation 'Club Of Evil']] and [[EvilVirtues believes in teamwork.]] And teamwork]]...and has a water park. And park...and likes to sing "Mother Earth songs".
* SoBadItsGood: Readers have been known to laugh at its quality (or lackthereof)
thereof).
* WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids: This book is apparently marketed to youngchildren. And children, but it has Joey calling Maya a "dumb shit" and saying "get yo' ass over the damn fence!" [[http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad39/Kawnliee/maradonia1.jpg No, seriously.]]
* SoBadItsGood: Readers have been known to laugh at its quality (or lack
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* WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids: This book is apparently marketed to young children. And has Joey calling Maya a "dumb shit" and saying "get yo' ass over the damn fence!" [[http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad39/Kawnliee/maradonia1.jpg No, seriously.]]
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* WhatDoYouMeanItsForKids: This book is apparently marketed to young children. And has Joey calling Maya a "dumb shit" and saying "get yo' ass over the damn fence!" [[http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad39/Kawnliee/maradonia1.jpg No, seriously.]]]]
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