Chris kluwe is a glimmering sparklepony of candor and not afraid to dive fearlessly into the marriage equality debate. Kluwe is also a hardcore geek who enjoys science fiction novels, video games, and penandpaper roleplaying games. Speech, football, and assorted absurdities 9780316236775. I first heard chris kluwe s name in reference to the marriage equality debate one of my hot button issues and when i read his letter to emmett c. As a longtime gamer, i love to read books with a gaming angle. Burns taking him to task for his opposition to gay marriage. Chris kluwe author of beautifully unique sparkleponies goodreads. Kluwe was an old, overpaid, washedup hasbeen with a knee injury. Nine year, nfl veteran and new member of the oakland raiders, chris kluwe, reading at castros books inc was standing room only on tuesday as more than eighty people packed castros books i. Posts about chris kluwe written by civilian reader. He used to play for the vikings until they kicked his ass out for wanting more money in exchange for an ever shittier performance every year. While it wasnt the first time hed published a book, otaku was a bold step in a new. After being shitcanned, kluwe threw a tantrum, claiming he is being fired for being a faggotloving sjw, despite the fact everyone knows hand egg players all fuck each other.
Sharptongued, forthright and committed to exposing and eviscerating our societys density as. If, like me, you first heard about this book on mpr, you may know that this is a story of a dystopian future. I am chris kluwe, nfl punter, and i wrote a book called. Mar 02, 2020 chris kluwe, who retired from the nfl in 2014, combines a lifelong love of science fiction and a concern about equal rights to take on gamers who use the internet to make life miserable for female. Mother jones its a strongly worded, profanity laced political and philosophical manifesto from an unlikely new pundit. Otaku is the debut novel from former nfl player and tech enthusiast chris kluwe, with a story reminiscent of ready player one and enders. There have been wars over water and beliefs that have wrecked the world. Jan 17, 20 chris kluwes book is just like chris kluwe, editor john parsley said in a release. Chris kluwe wont turn you into a lustful cockmonster. Vikings chris kluwe writes book titled beautifully unique. A city of skyscrapers, built atop the drowned bones of old miami. His musings are now collected in a new book, beautifully unique sparkleponies. May 07, 20 punter chris kluwe, who was waived by the vikings, said, all i can do is go out and punt to the best in my ability and trust in the body of work i compiled over the years.
All the new science fiction books arriving in march. The hardcover of the beautifully unique sparkleponies. Aug 02, 20 oakland raiders punter chris kluwe is a gay rights advocate, a video game expert and the author of a new book. Chris kluwe was born on december 24, 1981 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa as christopher james kluwe. Gaming and surviving the internet in chris kluwes otaku. Oakland raiders punter chris kluwe joined the show instudio to talk about his new book. Chris kluwe cant be moral crusader after his cruel twitter rant gregg doyel. He made national headlines last year for a colorful, profanityladen letter he wrote to maryland state delegate emmett c. If chris kluwe thinks he was dumped by the minnesota vikings because of his social activism and profane commentary, he isnt saying.
He was signed by the seattle seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2005 before playing the next eight seasons with the minnesota vikings. The great american read, a new multiplatform pbs series. Otaku is the debut novel from former nfl player and tech enthusiast chris kluwe, with a story reminiscent of ready player one and enders game ditchtown. A musician, gamer, and radio host, he lives with his. He has played football in the nfl, once wrestled a bear for a pot of gold, and lies occasionally. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
Jul 05, 20 chris kluwe has heard the slams that nobody wants a punter delivering social commentary. The former star punter talks about his fall from grace in the nfl, the fallacy of the singleminded pro athlete, and game of thrones. On the surface, chris kluwe s new novel otaku hardcover, kindle seems like a cyberpunk scifi story. Former viking punter chris kluwe, who made one of his last minnesota appearances at minnroast in april, returns to the state june 30 to speak at the loft about his new book. Otaku is the debut novel from former nfl player and tech enthusiast chris kluwe, with. A dumping ground for strays, runaways, and malcontents.
Chris kluwe is an nfl punter who played eight seasons with the minnesota vikings. More great interviews, profiles and minifeatures at. Jun 23, 20 oakland raiders punter chris kluwe is known for his colorful opinions and his vocal support of gay marriage. In chris kluwes debut cyberpunk scifi thriller otaku, he opts to have a young. Chris kluwe, who retired from the nfl in 2014, combines a lifelong love of science fiction and a concern about equal rights to take on gamers who use. Im really glad you asked, by the way, because now i get to tell you. Chris kluwe, minnesota vikings reach settlement to avert lawsuit. Browse chris kluwes bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. Vikings chris kluwe writes book titled beautifully. Mar 03, 2020 chris kluwe is the author of the acclaimed nonfiction collection beautifully unique sparkleponies, a contributor to press start to play, and the lead designer of the tabletop card game twilight. If youre familiar with chris kluwe s opinionated, profanitystrewn internet pieces, youve already got a pretty good idea what his book is like.
Outspoken punter chris kluwe is waived by vikings the new. Pbs unveiled a list of americas 100 bestloved novels, chosen in support of the great american read, a new pbs series and multiplatform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the. Heres whats wrong with ayn rand, libertarians a world full of ayn rands would be a terrifyingly selfish place, writes the outspoken nfl star in his new book. I am chris kluwe, nfl punter, and i wrote a book called beautifully unique sparkleponies. This months sciencefiction titles are full of challenges both physical and mental. The book is a collection of essays on various topics and the book title comes from the public consumption version of kluwe s deadspin letter to state assembly delegate emmett burns. Chris kluwe went over the line friday night with tweets about an underage girl and former vikings teammates. On june 25, kluwe released a new book titled beautifully unique sparkleponies. Gay pride grand marshal and author the nfl player and lgbt rights activist will lead this years pride parade in twin cities, mn, and will be releasing a book of personal. Chris kluwe author of beautifully unique sparkleponies. Its a strongly worded, profanity laced political and philosophical manifesto from an unlikely new pundit. Last year, nfl punter chris kluwe made headlines because of his atheism. He said that he would never talk about his teammates or his team and would rather talk.
Beautifully unique sparkleponies is a fascinating, rambling, incredibly smart read. Ted attendee chris kluwe became one of the nfls most outspoken marriageequality advocates while on the baltimore ravens, when his colorful letter to a maryland state delegate sparked a discussion about gay rights and professional sports. Chris kluwe is a punter in the national football league. Former nfl punter chris kluwe has forged a new career for himself as a writer since his retirement in 20. Books by chris kluwe author of beautifully unique sparkleponies. Beautifully unique sparkleponies by chris kluwe little, brown and. Chris kluwe to read from new book of essays at the loft. Chris kluwe discusses his new book, beautifully unique. Oakland raiders punter chris kluwe is a gay rights advocate, a video game expert and the author of a new book. This is the first book i have read by chris kluwe, but after reading it i hope it is not the last. But if the eightyear veterans bold predictions for. Chris kluwe, who retired from the nfl in 2014, combines a lifelong love of science fiction and a concern about equal rights to take on gamers who use the internet to make life miserable for female. Chris kluwe visited the loft on sunday, june 30, 20 to discuss his new book. Chris kluwe has 18 books on goodreads with 11128 ratings.
Browse chris kluwe s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Former vikings kicker chris kluwe was known for his outspoken activism during his time. Former viking chris kluwe attacks online harassment in ya. But last week it won the hearts and minds of the ted crowd. The most hilarious and thoughtprovoking parts of chris.
First, former nfl punter chris kluwe showed footage of a guy wearing an oculus rift headset and riding a virtual rollercoaster video shown, bottom. May 22, 2014 chris kluwe wants to look into the future of sports and think about how technology will help not just players and coaches, but fans. Here the former nfl punter envisions a future in which. He said that he would never talk about his teammates or.
I did not allegedly sleep with your alleged best friend at an alleged party. The vikings punter is a troll rogue named loate vault. Chris kluwe s book is just like chris kluwe, editor john parsley said in. But as he discusses in the following email interview about it, the story has deep roots in geek culture, the social sciences, and our current political climate. Chris kluwe is the author of the acclaimed nonfiction collection beautifully unique sparkleponies, a contributor to press start to play, and the lead designer of the tabletop card game twilight of the gods a former nfl player, kluwe has received wide attention for his ted talk about the future of technology, virtual reality, and empathy, and has been profiled in the new york.
The timing of this publication of personal essays and opinions could not have been better for kluwe, when considering the two marriage equality rulings, handed down by the supreme court this week. Chris kluwe discusses his new book, beautifully unique sparkleponies by tommy jordan omalley october 17, 20 at 1. The vikings punter is a troll rogue named loate chris kluwe has seen it all in minnesotathe love boat scandal, the starcaps saga and a 2012 surgebut the nfls nerdiest player really gets. Chris kluwe is the author of the acclaimed nonfiction collection beautifully unique sparkleponies, a contributor to press start to play, and the lead designer of the tabletop card game twilight of the gods a former nfl player, kluwe has received wide attention for his ted talk about the future of technology, virtual reality, and empathy, and has been profiled in the new york times, the wall. Former viking chris kluwe attacks online harassment in ya scifi. Former viking chris kluwe attacks online harassment in ya sci. Chris kluwe cant be moral crusader after his cruel twitter rant. Christopher james kluwe is a former american football punter and writer. Oakland raiders punter chris kluwe is known for his colorful opinions and his vocal support of gay marriage. The reason for his newsworthiness, as the writer of this psychology today report on kluwe notes, is that open secularity is rare in pro sports. Otaku is the debut novel from former nfl player and tech enthusiast chris kluwe, with a story reminiscent of ready player one and enders game. Needless to say then, otaku immediately became a mustread, not to mention i was also curious to see how chris kluwe, a regular fixture in the online gaming community, would bring his passion for the hobby to his novel debut.
Kluwe also cowrote a book with andrew reiner, entitled prime. Chris kluwe comes back to speak about his new book. But if the eightyear veterans bold predictions for augmented reality come true, you. Chris kluwe visited the loft on sunday, june 30, 20 to discuss his new book beautifully unique sparkleponies.
I am chris kluwe, nfl punter, and i wrote a book called beautifully unique. I first heard chris kluwes name in reference to the marriage equality debate one of my hot button issues and when i read his letter to emmett c. Home posts tagged chris kluwe chris kluwe new books januaryfebruary february 8, 2020 civilian reader new books alicia yin cheng, caroline zancan, charlie. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Otaku is the debut novel from former nfl player and tech enthusiast chris klu. New england is always trying to keep its emergency lists updated. Chris kluwe is the author of the acclaimed nonfiction collection beautifully unique sparkleponies, a contributor to press start to play, and the lead designer of the tabletop card game twilight of the gods.
Vikings chris kluwe writes book titled beautifully unique sparkleponies. In the latest episode of geeks guide to the galaxy, nfl punter chris kluwe talks about gaming, science fiction, and being one of the geekiest players in pro sports. I picked up an earc of otaku a while back, courtesy of the fine folks at netgalley, and i was very impressed by kluwes fiction debut. With the new hapsuits hitting the market that make the real feel like the game, its a terrifying prospect with catastrophic results. Footballplaying activist and former out cover boy chris kluwe shares a chapter from his new book, beautifully unique sparkleponies, out today. Oct 17, 20 chris kluwe discusses his new book, beautifully unique sparkleponies by tommy jordan omalley october 17, 20 at 1. A selfpublished erotica novel once debuted on the same day as a new stephen king. Mar 02, 2020 on the surface, chris kluwes new novel otaku hardcover, kindle seems like a cyberpunk scifi story.
The seahawks concerns were well founded as kluwe was claimed off the waiver wire early the next day by the vikings. One of the most difficult things about creating a fictional story, especially a science fiction or fantasy story, is coming up with a believable world for the characters to inhabit that is also uniquely separate from our own. The 20 best new scifi and fantasy books to read in march. Chris kluwe is the author of the acclaimed nonfiction collection beautifully unique sparkleponies, a contributor to press start to pla. While it wasnt the first time hed published a book, otaku was a bold step in a new creative direction. A former nfl player, kluwe has received wide attention for his ted talk about the future of technology, virtual reality, and empathy, and has been profiled in the new york. Jun 25, 20 exclusive excerpt from chris kluwes new book.