’50 Shades Of Grey’ Replaces Bible At British Hotel
Last month, a hotel in Britain stirred up some controversy when it replaced the traditional bedside bible with a kindle. Well, the Damson Dene hotel near Windermere, Cumbria, is taking things a step further. The hotel is leaving a copy of the erotic novel “50 Shades Of Grey” in the bedside table instead of Gideon’s bible.
Hotel manager, Wayne Bartholomew told the Daily Mail:
“Fifty Shades of Grey is all that people are talking about at the moment, but I know that some are too shy to buy it for themselves…. I thought it would be a special treat for our guests to find it in their bedside cabinet and that includes the men.”
Bartholomew said that the Gideon Bible is full of “sex and violence” so people shouldn’t be too shocked at the contents of “50 Shades Of Grey.” He did add, however, that E.L. James’ steamy novel ”is easier to read” than the bible.
And the Damson Dene Hotel isn’t the only hotel to use “50 Shades of Grey” to stir up business. The Hotel Max in Seattle is offering a “50 Shades Of Grey” package to let fans live out their erotic novel fantasies.
“Live out your fantasies with a two-night getaway in an Artist King room on the romantic 8th floor. During your stay, enjoy chauffeured town car service, a helicopter tour of the city and a private four-hour skippered sailing excursion on Puget Sound with gourmet picnic and a bottle of Bollinger Grande Année Rosé 1999 Champagne, a favorite of Mr. Grey himself.”
The novels by E.L James have become an overnight hit. “50 Shades of Grey,” “50 Shades Darker,” and “50 Shades Freed,” have sold close to 20 million copies in the United States, has generated close to $150,000 million, and will soon be turned into a movie.
Are you surprised at the novel’s enormous success? Would you be shocked to find E.L. James’ novel at your hotel instead of the bible?
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Posted: July 14, 2012
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Jul 15, 2012
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Jul 25, 2012
I am not religious at all, but this is just stupid. Does anymore really need to be said?
Jul 25, 2012
some of us, myself included, have no use for a bible. whether it be in a hotel or anywhere else. I don't think a hotel should be forced to have a bible in the rooms.
Jul 25, 2012
50 Shades of Grey into a movie? That's funny. You might see a neighbor or a friend at the movie, and wonder about their curiosity. lol
Jul 25, 2012
I'm not religious, and I'm a HUGE fan of the books, but this is a bit too far. I understand putting copies in the rooms included in the "50 shades of grey" package…
Jul 25, 2012
I'd be pleasantly surprised:-)
Jul 25, 2012
I read the book- well, attempted- but it was so poorly written, full of every Harlequin Romance cliche…I wanted to slap the woman every time she "bit her lip" and Christian had to moan and say how it turned him on…stupid book…that being said, while no one can force you to read the Bible, no one can force you to read this either. I would not want a child in the room to pick this up and then have to ask what is going on…this whole phenomenon is based on titillation, and marketing, not the writer's talent. Mommy porn, plain and simple. And I do mean simple…
Jul 25, 2012
I read the book- well, attempted- but it was so poorly written, full of every Harlequin Romance cliche…I wanted to slap the woman every time she "bit her lip" and Christian had to moan and say how it turned him on…stupid book…that being said, while no one can force you to read the Bible, no one can force you to read this either. I would not want a child in the room to pick this up and then have to ask what is going on…this whole phenomenon is based on titillation, and marketing, not the writer's talent. Mommy porn, plain and simple. And I do mean simple…
Jul 25, 2012
I think the Kindle idea was great because it gave the guest the opportunity to choose what they wished to read. I would be surprised to find it in my hotel room. There are so many other books that would be a better choice.
Jul 25, 2012
I think that it would be up to the hotel, but in my opinion, for what that's worth, thry should leave the bible AND perhaps include the current trending publications and give their visitors a choice.
Jul 25, 2012
I myself think it is an awesome idea to remove the bible from hotel rooms. We as a society are such a melting pot of religions and beliefs, having a bible in a the hotel room seems a bit presumptous. However I am also not convinced that "50 Shades" needs to be there either. As an adult I myself would read this, but taking the chance of a curious child getting their hands on such a publication is just wrong. In speciality hotel packages go for it but as a standard; No.
Jul 25, 2012
I myself think it is an awesome idea to remove the bible from hotel rooms. We as a society are such a melting pot of religions and beliefs, having a bible in a the hotel room seems a bit presumptous. However I am also not convinced that "50 Shades" needs to be there either. As an adult I myself would read this, but taking the chance of a curious child getting their hands on such a publication is just wrong. In speciality hotel packages go for it but as a standard; No.
Jul 25, 2012
How about just a phone book, and perhaps some pamphlets on the region you are visiting??? Even a city map would be appreciated!!!
Jul 25, 2012
Hotels were never forced. It was started by the Gideons, who paid for the bibles and placed them where the hotel owners approved.
Jul 25, 2012
I think to each their own….personally I'm not religious myself but the people I know that r usually bring their own bible anyways in their cars or suitcases…maybe a choice in the nightstand instead of one only….me, I bring my own reading material while traveling instead of relying on my hotel to furnish it for me as well as reserving judement…seeing as it's no one business what people read…or do for that matter…behind closed doors…especially if those doors r at a hotel….
Jul 29, 2012
Please!! If you go that hotel and there is no bible in the room bring your own! See if read it. Fifty shades of gray? Angles and demons? The davinci code?? Nobody will be happy at all. Better with a kindle. Everyone will read. If they read. Whatever want best
Jul 29, 2012
Kathy Young, said it best! Nice to know there are still people who are picky about what they put in their brain. Garbage in, garbage out. Society used to work towards qualities of excellence. Now it has become "dumbed-down" by every marketing whim of evil men.
Jul 30, 2012
Can't they put both books there? Will only one book fit? If they have both, they can make everybody happy.
Jul 30, 2012
I am happy to know that others share my opinion of this book, sex is way overrated. It is sad to think that women like this sort of trash.