Review: Welcome to the Zany Crazy and Twisted World of Darrin Mason
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 28, 2014
Readers be forewarn, The zany crazy imagination of Darrin Mason seems to contain something for everyone who wish to be offended, And that is what makes this insane crazy style works for me. Tear those barriers down and let it all out. Learn to take a break and have a laugh, and realize that life isn't meant to be taken so seriously.With this collection of 6 different Wicked Witch stories, Darrin has done it again in coming up with the impossible in combining seemly unconnected events and characters and bringing them together into hilarious situations.  Within these pages of comedic parody, there lies a challenge to one’s own belief system and outlook on how to view life. What I see is someone shaking things up in order to free the mind, to open it up, and for that, I commend Darrin for going straight to the jugular in waking people up with a brand of off color humor that defies being placed into any one genre.In other words, if someone finds this style of writing offensive, then they need to be offended, if someone finds solace for a few moments with a good laugh, then they needed that too. At a deeper level, esoterically speaking, the writings of Darrin Mason serves as a mirror to the subconscious of the reader, wow, we are getting a bit deep here but with all of that said, grab a copy, kick off the shoes, lean back in the chair and enjoy yourself with a grossly funny read.THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: MUNCHKIN KILLER – “Son of a BANG!  Son of a BOOM!” This one will crack up the Room I really did enjoy reading this one, a remarkable version of the yellow brick road for sure. Here is an example - "Dorothy ran, deep into a forest . Things went bump, things went boo. A lion leaped out in front of her. GROWWWWWWWL . Dorothy wet her pants. The lion fell back on the ground, laughing."I like the sorted, twisted sense of humor and love the foulness as it is in your face, front and center giving a most unique touch that even George Carlin and Monty Python would be proud of.THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST RIDES AGAIN – As the title says, the old wicked witch of the west rides again and leaves a wake of destruction and mayhem that any evil-minded dastardly cynical anto-hero would be proud of.  And with a touch of my favorite homage, "What … is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow? Would that be an African Swallow? Just too funny.THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: THE TORNADO RETURNS - “Don’t just stand there looking stupid. Do something.” That is a quote from the book and let me tell you, Darrin does more than just do something. What a warped sense of humor he has that works. I have never laugh so hard, the bit about Forrest Gump is a classic piece, one for the ages, "If A Tree Falls On Forrest Gump Would Anyone Give A Duck looked at the box in his hands. “Momma always said life was like a box of chocolates.” He looked around him and saw hurt and pain and angst. “Life ain’t nothing like a box of ducking chocolates.” He threw the box on the floor and left the building. Before he knew it, a tree fell on him and killed him."I love the parody, the sarcasm, the dark and dirty puns, jokes, and humor. It is a nice break from the trudging of life. A quick read but one that will stick with you, I am still laughingTHE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: BACK OVER THE RAINBOW - Darrin Mason has taken a little bit from all the fantasy genres and threw them in a blender and came out with a winner with this story. I loved all the different references and how he is able to pull it off to make an entertaining read. A humorous and hilarious ride as the reader is taken through the gantlet of this imaginary world of Darrin's that leaves no stone unturned or any subject left untouched.THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: STAR TREKKING, ACROSS THE UNIVERSE – “Whoa, guys. I didn’t do nothing, see?”  Would Joe Cocker and the Beatles appreciate what Darrin has done here? Probably not. Would Edward G Robinson? I think he would.  Is this hysteretic? Absolutely! Not to give anything away here, but this just might be my favorite.THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST AND THE ST VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE – “The Bumpa-Lumpas turned and Ran, then there was Superdooperpooperman” Another zany crazy story. I must give credit to Darrin for continuing to come up with fresh material. I marvel at his ability to come with the craziest character names, simply unreal. Anyway, this is a fast pace, nothing is sacred, no holds barred action packed tale of complete and total destruction, not only to the characters but to any resemblance of any held beliefs that one might cherish, with that being the point.