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CTV News
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Brittlestar, the Stratford-based internet star, uses cats and humour to tackle fascism in new book
Stewart Reynolds, also known online as Brittlestar, holds his book "Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism" on July 11, 2025. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News) Stewart Reynolds is known for making people laugh on the internet, but now he's sharing his unique Canadian commentary with book readers. Reynolds, better known as Brittlestar, is content producer based out of Stratford, Ont. and his funny videos have wracked up millions of views online. His new book, 'Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism,' offers a unique perspective on political resistance through feline behavior. 'It's the first thing that came to mind because cats are jerks,' Reynolds explained. 'Cats are fluffy little resistance machines, and I thought it would be really funny to see how cats would deal with fascists.' He said the idea started as a joke, that gained momentum the more he thought about it. 'When I looked at the state of the world and the creeping authoritarianism and bad stuff that's happening in the world in general, I thought, well, this might be a good way for me to use my platform to help in that area.' Consistent with his online videos, Reynolds wanted to use humour to confront difficult topics. 'Through comedy you can talk to people in a non-combative way, non-confrontational, it's a spoonful of sugar… It's a way to talk about things that are normally uncomfortable or normally wouldn't be that pleasant to talk about,' he said. The book was originally self-published, but then Grand Central Publishing picked it up. 'Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism' has already made bestseller lists in Canada and the United States.
Toronto Star
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Toronto Star bestsellers: Comedian Brittlestar gives readers ‘Lessons From Cats for Surviving Fascism'
When the world feels like it's under siege, who are you going to turn to? Well, cats, according to a new book from Stewart Reynolds, the Stratford, Ont., writer and comedian also known as Brittlestar. 'Lessons From Cats for Surviving Fascism' landed on the Canadian non-fiction list this week at No. 9. According to Hachette Book Group, parent company of publisher Grand Central, it's like 'On Tyranny' — the 2017 book by Timothy D. Snyder about resisting the United States' turn toward authoritarianism — but with, well, cats.
