Shit My Dad Says
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Shit My Dad Says is a Twitter
feed started by Justin Halpern
, who, at the time, was a semi-employed comedy writer. It consists of quotes made by Halpern's father, Sam, regarding various subjects. Halpern started the account on August 3, 2009, soon after moving from Los Angeles
back to his parents' house in San Diego. He intended it only as a storage site for his father's salty comments, but a friend posted a link to it. Comedian Rob Corddry
then tweeted the link, and that really "jump-started it" according to Halpern. In less than a month, the page was mentioned by The Daily Show
, a popular San Francisco blog called Laughing Squid, and actress
Kristen Bell
. As of February 3, 2011, the feed has over two million followers.
. The series, officially titled $#*! My Dad Says (spoken as Bleep
My Dad Says), was green-lighted by CBS in May 2010 and is airing on CBS on Thursday nights.
On May 15, 2011, CBS announced that it had canceled $#*! My Dad Says, despite winning the People's Choice Award for Best New Comedy
.
Twitter
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feed started by Justin Halpern
Justin Halpern
Justin Samuel Halpern is the American author of the Twitter feed Shit My Dad Says and the best-selling book of the same name. He was also the co-writer and co-executive producer of a CBS television situation comedy series based on the book.-Life and career:Halpern grew up in the Point Loma...
, who, at the time, was a semi-employed comedy writer. It consists of quotes made by Halpern's father, Sam, regarding various subjects. Halpern started the account on August 3, 2009, soon after moving from Los Angeles
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back to his parents' house in San Diego. He intended it only as a storage site for his father's salty comments, but a friend posted a link to it. Comedian Rob Corddry
Rob Corddry
Robert William "Rob" Corddry is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his work as a former correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and for his starring role in the comedy film Hot Tub Time Machine...
then tweeted the link, and that really "jump-started it" according to Halpern. In less than a month, the page was mentioned by The Daily Show
The Daily Show
The Daily Show , is an American late night satirical television program airing each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. The half-hour long show premiered on July 21, 1996, and was hosted by Craig Kilborn until December 1998...
, a popular San Francisco blog called Laughing Squid, and actress
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell
Kristen Anne Bell is an American actress. Although her first film role was an uncredited appearance in Polish Wedding, Bell previously acted in stage and musical productions. In 2001, she made her Broadway debut as Becky Thatcher in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer...
. As of February 3, 2011, the feed has over two million followers.
Book
In September 2009, Halpern found an agent and started sifting through book deals. He signed an agreement with Harper Collins in October 2009. The book based on the feed, titled Sh*t My Dad Says, was co-written with Halpern's longtime writing partner Patrick Schumacker, and was released on May 4, 2010. During its first week, the book reached #8 on The New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover nonfiction. Five weeks after its release, the book was #1 on the list.Television series
In November 2009, CBS announced that it was developing a television sitcom based on the Twitter feed, which would star William ShatnerWilliam Shatner
William Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, and author. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T...
. The series, officially titled $#*! My Dad Says (spoken as Bleep
Bleep censor
A bleep censor is the replacement of profanity or classified information with a beep sound , in television or radio...
My Dad Says), was green-lighted by CBS in May 2010 and is airing on CBS on Thursday nights.
On May 15, 2011, CBS announced that it had canceled $#*! My Dad Says, despite winning the People's Choice Award for Best New Comedy
People's Choice Awards
The People's Choice Awards is an American awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975 and is voted on by the general public. The People's Choice Awards air on CBS and are produced by Procter & Gamble and Survivor magnate Mark Burnett...
.
External links
- So What Is This Shit My Dad Says, Anyway?: A Movieline FAQ - MovielineMovielineMovieline is a website, formerly a Los Angeles-based film and entertainment magazine, started in 1985 as a local magazine and went national in 1989. Known for its cult status and popularity among film critics, the magazine eventually was retooled and named Movieline's Hollywood Life. The magazine...