Scoubidou

Scoubidou

by Karen Phillips

Join Readfeed freeFind clubs reading this
Rate this book:

Browse books you can read free on Readfeed

No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one

1 readers worldwide want to read this book

Start a club free
About
"What is Scoubidou? (Say "skoo-bee-doo".) First it was a French pop song. In 1958 "Scoubidou," the song, was such a huge hit that singer Sacha Distel became known as Mr. Scoubidou. Legend has it that one night a group of adoring fans got into his hotel room and gave him a doodad they had made out of wire insulators. They called int a scoubidou in his honor. Nowadays, scoubidou is the name for the hollow, plastic cord that [may come] with this book. All over the world, people use it to make bracelets, lanyards, key fobs, backpack danglers, and more. An online search of the word scoubidou will bring up more photos of some outrageously complex and time-consuming projects. The projects in this book , on the other hand, are relatively easy and quick, perfect for scoubi newbies." -- T.p. verso.

Discussion questions for Scoubidou

Bring these to your book club — or discuss them with readers on Readfeed.

  1. 1

    The unusual origin story of scoubidou, linking a French pop song to a handcrafted item, is quite charming. How does learning the history behind a craft or hobby—even a seemingly simple one—change your appreciation for it?

  2. 2

    This book aims to make scoubidou accessible for "newbies" with "easy and quick" projects, contrasting with the "outrageously complex" online versions. What does this distinction reveal about different motivations for engaging in crafts, and do you prefer the challenge of complexity or the satisfaction of quick completion?

  3. 3

    Scoubidou projects range from practical key fobs to decorative backpack danglers. What do you think draws people globally to create with such a simple, plastic cord? What universal human impulses does this craft tap into?

Sign up free to see all 8 questions & discuss

Discuss Scoubidou with other readers

Join or start a book club for Scoubidou on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.

Sign up freeBrowse book clubs

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a book club for Scoubidou?

Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with Scoubidou as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.

Can I discuss Scoubidou with other readers online?

Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about Scoubidou with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Is Readfeed free?

Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.