E.L. James’ Live Twitter Chat Takes a Hilarious Turn

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So, E.L. James, the mastermind behind the Fifty Shades of Grey series, recently dropped a new book called Grey, which tells the story from Christian’s perspective. To celebrate, someone (who’s probably polishing their resume now) on her PR team thought it would be a brilliant idea to host a Twitter Q&A. Spoiler alert: it did NOT go as planned. If you enjoy a little chaos and schadenfreude, then it was a total win.

I personally couldn’t finish the trilogy for a few reasons. First off, I was knee-deep in toddler tantrums when those hefty 1664 pages hit the shelves. Finding time to read was as elusive as a matching underwear set during that phase! Secondly, let’s be real, I didn’t have the bandwidth to explore the intricate world of Ben Wa balls or even think about handcuffs. Honestly, the book made me feel like a total prude. Lastly, the snippets I managed to read were, well, not exactly Shakespeare. The Stranger compiled some of the more cringe-worthy lines, just in case you were wondering why James gets so much flak for her writing:

• “And from a very tiny, underused part of my brain—probably located at the base of my medulla oblongata near where my subconscious dwells—comes the thought: He’s here to see you.”
• “I am all gushing and breathy—like a child, not a grown woman who can vote and drink legally in the state of Washington.”
• “I sit up and reach for the orange juice, drinking it down too quickly. It’s delicious, ice cold, and it makes my mouth a much better place.”
• “I flush. My inner goddess is down on bended knee with her hands clasped in supplication begging me.”

But jokes aside, there are some serious issues with the book—it tends to romanticize an incredibly abusive and controlling relationship. While Ana is portrayed as engaging in a consensual BDSM dynamic, it lacks the crucial element of genuine consent that defines healthy BDSM practices. When you’re raking in millions glorifying toxic relationships without understanding the nuances of the lifestyle, it’s no wonder the internet decided to roast you.

Note to self: If I ever hit the jackpot with a book that gets mercilessly critiqued, maybe skip hosting a Twitter live chat.

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In summary, E.L. James’ live chat went south quickly, providing both comic relief and a reminder of the pitfalls of glorifying harmful relationships.