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Amelia Bedelia

Book • 1963

In this classic children's book, Amelia Bedelia, a maid with a penchant for taking instructions literally, causes comedic chaos as she goes about her day.

Her literal interpretations of commands often lead to unexpected and humorous results.

Despite the confusion, Amelia Bedelia's excellent cooking and kind heart always manage to win over her employers, the Rogers family.

Mentioned by

Michelle Kaplan

Harvey Guillén

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Michelle Kaplan

as a good kids book series.

AEE 2467: Jump Into More Natural English

Mentioned by Lindsay as an example where the phrase 'nose stuck in a book' appeared, referencing the literal-humor character.

AEE 2604: Is Your Nose in a Book? What to Say to Big Readers

Recommended by

Tig Notaro

as a childhood book that influenced her comedic style.

Jon Hamm asks about impactful books

Mentioned by

Bobby Finger

while discussing Hailey Bieber's answer about her favorite childhood book.

Adéla, Jack Harlow & Phaedra Parks?

Mentioned by

Jesse Anglen

, who has his developers read it to understand how AI interprets instructions literally.

Future of Digital Labor: How AI-Driven Automation Is Set to Disrupt the Global Labor Market with Jesse Anglen, CEO of Ruh.ai

Mentioned by

Hasan Minhaj

as a childhood favorite and a book he reads with his children to share the same imaginative experience.

Mentioned by

Nhi Do

when comparing her character's literal interpretation of instructions to the children's book series.

From Theater to Video Games with 1000xRESIST Actor, Nhi Do

Mentioned by

Tig Notaro

as one of her favorite childhood books.

Pretty Little Episode #42

Mentioned by

Harvey Guillén

as one of the books that could make your head spin as a child.

Harvey Guillén

Mentioned by

Jason Moore

as a favorite children's-book character whose literal misunderstandings accidentally create successful outcomes.

Dragon Diarrhea & Children's Book Character Battle Royale - Spit Hits! - Comedy Podcast

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