Indianapolis, IN--Masonic author Chris Hodapp has recalled both editions of his bestselling book
Freemasons for Dummies
in response to criticism that the title's use of the word "Dummies" is
offensive and insensitive. Brother Joe Snow, a Mason from Backwater
Lodge No. 66 in Bluefield, WV aired his complaint: "See, I like Masonry.
My brothers and I done good things for the community, and the local
Shrine hoe down is the talk of the town. I might not be the brightest
bulb in the box, but I'm a Mason irregardless. And I really like
Hodapp's book. But jus' because this book ain't Mackey or Pike and I
like it doesn't mean that I'm a dummy 'cause I can understand it."
Bro. Hodapp did not immediately return phone calls asking for comment. His book,
Freemasons for Dummies, has been lauded as
"the best general book on Freemasonry any Mason or non-Mason could want." A source close to The Past Bastard who spoke on the condition of anonymity stated the book will likely be re-released with the title Freemasons
for Simpletons who want to Learn about Freemasonry without all the
Complicated Jargon that Freemasons Tend to Use While Explaining
Freemasonry. No word on whether or not this new title will take off.
-SK Bro. Mason Burhmaster
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