The Modern Comedian's Playbook

Think you know your Favorite celebrities? Think again.

I spent my childhood looking up to the icons of the screen, the stage, and the smartphone. Now, I'm looking back—and I'm bringing a flamethrower.

In this collection of eleven razor-sharp comedy scripts, I'm settling the score with the stars who "shaped" my youth.

The catch? I haven't named a single one of them.

In each chapter, you'll find:

The Roast: A brutal, no-holds-barred comedic script tearing down a famous ego.
The Story: A hilarious, semi-autobiographical short where I play the "victim" of their work, their public persona, or their sheer absurdity.
The Game: A puzzle for you to solve. Using only the clues, the vibes, and the biting dialogue, can you guess which star is being skewered?

"Equal parts comedy special, therapy session, and high-stakes guessing game, They Ruined My Childhood is the ultimate 'who-is-it' for anyone who lives for pop culture—from A-list actors to ring-side wrestlers—and wants to see their idols celebrated with a side of savage truth."

· Can you guess them all, or will they ruin your adulthood, too?

About the Author

When not settling old scores with celebrities, Ferdinand Kalela writes dark, high-concept humor. They are the author of the dark comedy The Savage Rick and the mythical sci-fi humor series Tempting the Devil Himself.

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