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The Wypipo
Wypipo
wy ⦁ pi ⦁ po
[ˈwī-pē-pō]
1. partly phonetic spelling of the words “White People.”
2. a mysterious species of humanoid organism originating from beyond space and time, from which all Caucasian people are descended.
Ex. “Wypipo let their dogs kiss them on the mouth.”
Ex. 2. “Wypipo love calling the police on black folks minding their own business.”
BARBEQUE BECKY. PERMIT PATTY. POOL PATROL PAULA.
White women in sunglasses are popping up all over the country, harassing black folks for the crime of minding their own business, and inevitably calling the police on them. Rookie Officer Mary Reeve is appalled by what’s going on, and she is incensed that even members of her own family have had to deal with these strange, racist people who seem incapable of letting black people have a good time. But when Officer Reeve responds to a call from yet another thick white lady in sunglasses regarding what the caller insists is a burglary, the young policewoman discovers something more than just another privileged jerk exercising her hate muscle. Mary Reeve comes face to face with an embedded alien invasion that has been brewing unseen for thousands of years, and The Wypipo are ready to complete their evil plan.
wy ⦁ pi ⦁ po
[ˈwī-pē-pō]
1. partly phonetic spelling of the words “White People.”
2. a mysterious species of humanoid organism originating from beyond space and time, from which all Caucasian people are descended.
Ex. “Wypipo let their dogs kiss them on the mouth.”
Ex. 2. “Wypipo love calling the police on black folks minding their own business.”
BARBEQUE BECKY. PERMIT PATTY. POOL PATROL PAULA.
White women in sunglasses are popping up all over the country, harassing black folks for the crime of minding their own business, and inevitably calling the police on them. Rookie Officer Mary Reeve is appalled by what’s going on, and she is incensed that even members of her own family have had to deal with these strange, racist people who seem incapable of letting black people have a good time. But when Officer Reeve responds to a call from yet another thick white lady in sunglasses regarding what the caller insists is a burglary, the young policewoman discovers something more than just another privileged jerk exercising her hate muscle. Mary Reeve comes face to face with an embedded alien invasion that has been brewing unseen for thousands of years, and The Wypipo are ready to complete their evil plan.
90 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 13, 2018
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August 8, 2019
Didn’t even need to think about grabbing this one. Sure, the great existing reviews helped, but it was a free read by a pseudonymed Ed Kurtz. Of course, I would. I’m a fan, I like Kurtz writing. It’s easy to understand why he opted for a penname here, though, this novella is certainly…well, different from his normal work. For one thing, it’s terribly silly. But because the man can write it never veers into flat out terrible. Instead it’s…I suppose it’s a lighthearted genre comedy about race. If you can imagine such a thing. Liberally mixing science fiction, action and satire, Wypipo (and how hilarious is that title alone. I didn’t even sound it out when I downloaded the book, but once you read it, in context, it’s really freaking hysterical) is just so much fun. Obviously, it has a strong political message, but it goes about delivering it entertainingly enough for anyone to appreciate it. It’s pretty much from the same platform as Get Out if Get Out was as good as everyone seems to think it was. Then again, Jordan Peele has totally redeemed himself with the superb Us. I can only imagine his cinematic adaptation of Wypipo. The man seems so serious, but has such a well developed comedic base. Who knows. But yeah, back to the book. It was fun. It’s really short and goes by lightning quick even for its diminutive page count, maybe 35 minutes of so, definitely worth checking out for some light entertainment. There’s a sequel to it, too. I’d probably check it out, if it ever comes up as a freebie. Recommended.
April 4, 2019
I don't read a lot of short stories but a friend recommended this and I'm so glad. Without too many spoilers, it's in the spirit of 1950's science fiction monster movies and so much fun to read. Very well written and a hilarious satire (social satire, not political) inspired by current events. After being inundated by all the depressing news each day, this is a welcome dose of humor.
September 2, 2018
A funny and sadly recognizable little SF/horror story. If you read this book and are indignant or otherwise upset about the plot and not the real-world situations that inspired it, guess what, you are wypipo too.
August 9, 2018
Torn from the headlines (and social media)
Kasper Tottman delivers a Twilight Zone take on white people calling the police anytime black people have a little fun. Good Job!
Kasper Tottman delivers a Twilight Zone take on white people calling the police anytime black people have a little fun. Good Job!
September 24, 2018
Social satire. Science fiction. Laughs.
THE WYPIPO has it all and it's all packed into a lean, mean 80 pages meaning Kaspar Totmann's book makes for an easy read on a lazy Sunday, which is exactly what I did.
In a nutshell this is a book that doesn't take itself too seriously despite dealing with a very serious issue: racism. Totmann's not preachy in his prose but does get his message across clearly as the constant reporting of African American's enjoying themselves doing the mundane, everyday things we all day only to be reported by white people has gone too far. But are the white people making the reports people or something else?
Fans of those great black and white 1950s sci-fi flicks should enjoy this book, and those who don't enjoy them are sure to find something of interest here too.
THE WYPIPO has it all and it's all packed into a lean, mean 80 pages meaning Kaspar Totmann's book makes for an easy read on a lazy Sunday, which is exactly what I did.
In a nutshell this is a book that doesn't take itself too seriously despite dealing with a very serious issue: racism. Totmann's not preachy in his prose but does get his message across clearly as the constant reporting of African American's enjoying themselves doing the mundane, everyday things we all day only to be reported by white people has gone too far. But are the white people making the reports people or something else?
Fans of those great black and white 1950s sci-fi flicks should enjoy this book, and those who don't enjoy them are sure to find something of interest here too.
July 27, 2019
An apologue with aliens
A short read that skewers white privilege with Cajun seasoning. Perhaps a fable will teach people to understand what it’s like to suffer micro and macro aggressions daily and make wypipo check themselves.
A short read that skewers white privilege with Cajun seasoning. Perhaps a fable will teach people to understand what it’s like to suffer micro and macro aggressions daily and make wypipo check themselves.
August 16, 2019
A hilarious and timely novella, taking the piss out of white people and the current plague of beckys and karens making so much noise in America. Well paced and fun to read.
March 19, 2021
Wonderfully funny!
Great read, I laughed out loud several times! Love the About the Author. People of all colors I think would enjoy this book!
Great read, I laughed out loud several times! Love the About the Author. People of all colors I think would enjoy this book!
January 3, 2022
Ah yes, finally, a book for intellectuals.
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