The Unicorn Club #2: Maria's Movie Comeback

[loubeelou]

Here's a rare thing- a Unicorn Club recap!
WOOT!

This particular book is narrated by Maria Slater. Yes, the Maria Slater. You know, famous child star who was of young Drew Barrymore talent and adorability. Maria constantly mentions her super brilliant career, and how she will go back to Hollywood one day. That is, if they'll still want you Maria.

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[esc_key]

I really remember this thing with the pink lockers but I have no recollection of Maria's acting. How weird. I guess she wasn't that convincing in the toilet paper commercial after all!

Do you think the SV ghostwriters just went and found an Asian because they wanted the Unicorn Club to be more like the Babysitters Club?

[loubeelou]

Definitely. That's why Maria's in the club too! She's black. Just like Jessi!
Thankfully Maria only mentions her colour once, as opposed to Jessi- fifty times a book, and more if she's bored.

I've never liked kids on commercials anyway. They're too perky and annoying.

[esc_key]

I'm so glad you recapped this - it was the only Unicorns book I got to read as a young-un and as a Baby Sitters Club fan all those outfit descriptions sent me into conniptions. Looking back the outfits sound like all kinds of fug. I don't remember any specifics but someone came dressed all goth-like, I'm sure. Maria was definitely an annoying character though - and WHY are Hollywood producers or rock stars or lonely princes always coming to Sweet Valley? Why? Cheers - Laura :)

[loubeelou]

Because it's the most beautiful place on earth!
Gag. :P

[kakeochi_umai]

Hahahaha! This is brilliant! "OMG!!! I can't get my teacher to change that hideous red B on my paper!!!! I must be losing my touch!!!!!111" *mopeymopeywhinge* Oh, Maria, you crack me up. XD

[dirtywingsgirl]

I. Love. Your. Display. Pic!!!!
:D !! It's just made of awesome!

[kakeochi_umai]

I can take no credit for that avatar. 'Twas ganked from the great Pottersues herself! :D

[kakeochi_umai]

Oops, I forgot where I was. I've been hanging out at another snark blog, Pottersues, for about 3/4 of a year now, and when your comment showed up in my email I thought it was from there. ^_^;;

But yeah, I ganked my icon from the person who runs that, so all credit for that little piece of hilarity must go to her.

[daniellafromage]

Hee, I always thought that Second-Hand Rose sounded really edgy and cool. And I loved the scene when they all came into school wearing awesome vintage clothing!

Maybe she was reeeeally convincing in needing that toilet paper.
Hee! It's the poop jokes that always get me. :(

[loubeelou]

Poop jokes are always funny.

And I still think Secondhand Rose sounds pretty cool. I wish more teen films had the imagination to go all vintage style. It'd stop the film from getting outdated so quickly at least. But that's Hollywood!

[getyourwingss]

Yeah, I know. I always wished they would've done something more with Jess's acting career--it sounds like Maria's all talk. I think Jess would be able to out act her. I remember this book, but not the pink lockers. Thanks for the recap.

I used to admire how the Unicorns named their table the Unicorner...but I was a dumb 13 year old, heh. I forgot all about that until now!

[dirtywingsgirl]

Great recap! Thanks for doing a Unicorn Club book :D Tis rare indeed. There aren't enough Unicorn recaps.

a brand new Jeep ("the kind of vehicle that really screams for attention", and future ride of the Wakefield twins)
Bahaha. How fitting.

[dsharpe113]

that's def Lila on the cover. She was always pretty consistent in Unicorns and I think SVT ((Besides she looks exactly the same on Lila's Little Sister)