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Racist and Offensive
As a huge ship myself, I'm appalled at the apparent complicity that people are demonstrating with the racist ideals of this book. Had Captain Trimmer ever taken the time to get to know a huge ship, instead of simply running the other direction, he might have found that many huge ships are gentle, docile giants. Instead, he has chosen to alienate the huge ship community, because of his fear and lack of understanding.
Huge ships such as myself are often sensitive about our weight and size, and books such as this do nothing to reduce the self-consciousness and shame felt by members of the huge ship community. Not all of us can be sleek speedboats; just because we're larger doesn't make us any less beautiful. How would you all like it I were to write a book entitled "How To Avoid Tiny Humans?" See? That's hurtful, isn't it?
Next time you encounter a huge ship, say hello. Introduce yourself. You might just find you've got more in common that you thought. Huge ships are people, too.
December 2013 · Books