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Aug 20, 2015 Bent Hansen rated it really liked it

I am not sure who is the intended audience of this book, but I suspect it to be guys in their mid-30s to late 40s, which makes me smack in the middle of it. Well, I was well entertained by this book about social blunders related to family life, love life, work life, traveling, eating, tipping... well, basically in all aspects of life. Just like "Seinfeld", and that is pretty darn funny, as is this book in an understated and seemingly disorganized kind of way. Is it a memorable book that I will l I am not sure who is the intended audience of this book, but I suspect it to be guys in their mid-30s to late 40s, which makes me smack in the middle of it. Well, I was well entertained by this book about social blunders related to family life, love life, work life, traveling, eating, tipping... well, basically in all aspects of life. Just like "Seinfeld", and that is pretty darn funny, as is this book in an understated and seemingly disorganized kind of way. Is it a memorable book that I will look back at years from now? Not likely. I guess I will not even remember reading it four months from now when at New Years I look back at the books I read this year. But I did laugh out loud several times when reading it on my commuter train this past week - and that does not happen very often (which, I guess, is just as well, considering the strange looks my fellow commuters sent me).
I received this book as an advance readers copy through the First to Read program. ...more

Reading this book made me feel lucky that I don't hate my friends, family, SO, my job, because I could not relate to much of what the authors described lol. It got better in the back half and got a few chuckles out of me, but mostly this book is kind of depressing and sad while trying to come off as cynical and funny. Reading this book made me feel lucky that I don't hate my friends, family, SO, my job, because I could not relate to much of what the authors described lol. It got better in the back half and got a few chuckles out of me, but mostly this book is kind of depressing and sad while trying to come off as cynical and funny. ...more

Nov 06, 2015 Dan rated it it was ok

There is nothing new in this book, it was a repetition of various commentary on the millennial generation that has already been done to death in a million places online. Only occasionally humorous (doesn't even reach "funny") and and not worth my time. I stopped about a third of the way through.

Purged from the GR physical library for sheer awful-ness.

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Aug 22, 2015 Shà rated it it was amazing

good read & its kind of comical too

No surprise that A book written by the hilarious Josh Gondelman is also hilarious. This is literally a how-to guide for the socially awkward and its perfect.

Dec 20, 2016 La La rated it did not like it

Pointless.

I received this in a box of random unsolicited books from a publisher. Thank goodness I didn't pay for it.

Pointless.

I received this in a box of random unsolicited books from a publisher. Thank goodness I didn't pay for it.

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Oct 07, 2015 Nate Dern rated it it was amazing

Josh Gondelman is a Twitter comedy God and now we get to enjoy him in book form too. We are #blessed.

I can't even begin to make you understand how hard I laughed at this book. My eyes were burning from my mascara streaming down my face. I loved this. I have to add some of my favorite moments to this review. I don't think they're *spoilers* because can you really "spoil" this kind of book?

"...most of your friends' friends are assholes. In fact, most of your friends are probably assholes too; it's just that you've learned to love them. Statistically, you're probably an asshole."

"Every departure p

"...most of your friends' friends are assholes. In fact, most of your friends are probably assholes too; it's just that you've learned to love them. Statistically, you're probably an asshole."

"Every departure presents the same pitfalls as a greeting, plus a few more opportunities to show that you barely know how to be a person."

"Even if you've managed to make it through the party without making a spectacle of yourself, there's still plenty of time to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory."

"We have so many avenues for getting in touch these days, it's impossible to be sure you're not accidentally pinging NFL player D'Brickashaw Ferguson right now."

"A Craigslist job posting could provide a completely legitimate employment opportunity. Or it could present a chance for you to get rolled up in a carpet and thrown into the ocean."

"E-mailing on a Monday: "I'm going to be sick on Friday.". Clearly, you're either fabricating an illness or shot-calling a Thirsty Thursday related hangover, Babe Ruth style."

"In reality you never get to quit your job the way you've imagined. The reasons are diverse: you lose your nerve, or you don't have access to enough bees to really shake shit up..."

"There's the guy requesting the same song during every applause break, as though ordering an off-season McRib at a standing-room-only McDonald's."---(On Concerts)

"Changing your oil is a very basic task, or so we've heard. We've never tried it. We always avert our eyes and hand our mechanic a small amount of cash to pour goop into one of our car's mysterious car-holes."

And lastly, the entire section titled "No thanks, I'll take my chances jumping out the window." about being in an elevator with coworkers, was so funny I almost died several times while reading it. So please, I implore you, go read this book immediately. You will not be disappointed.

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I stopped reading after a few chapters. Not good and not funny. I typically enjoy Josh Gondelman but not this time around. I definitely cannot recommend.

Mar 11, 2017 Jacob rated it it was ok

A few funny jokes, but overall this book seems like a blog post idea that went on for too long. Very little true insight, and many of the jokes fall flat. Josh Gondelman is best known for his work on the Modern Seinfeld twitter account, but sadly his comedic talents didn't shine through in this book for me. A few funny jokes, but overall this book seems like a blog post idea that went on for too long. Very little true insight, and many of the jokes fall flat. Josh Gondelman is best known for his work on the Modern Seinfeld twitter account, but sadly his comedic talents didn't shine through in this book for me. ...more

I was given an ARC of this book through First To Read in exchange for an honest review.

This was a pretty funny book, and I definitely enjoyed reading it. I loved the author(s) writing style, and giggled quite a few times. The only real problem that I had was that it wasn't very original. Just about everything talked about or mentioned has already been in thousands of stand up comedy routines and webcomic punchlines and probably more than a few other books at this point, as well. While yes, it was really funny at times, and really interesting, and written in a unique writing style that I loved, I just couldn't get myself really hyped up about jokes that I've already heard countless times. Definitely worth the read, in my opinion, but there wasn't too much (other than the awesome writing style, which I've already mentioned) that made it stand out from every other place that has made these same jokes. I'm really sorry, but I have to give it 3.5 stars. I need more originality in my books, no matter how good they are.

But seriously, don't let my complaints stop you from reading it yourself, if you like humor books. It was worth the read, just not worth the stars.

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I can't remember the last time I read a book and wanted to buy it for absolutely everyone I know. It was 200 pages of laughs, stress relief, feeling less alone, and healing through comedy.
This book is literally for everyone and covers all the topics that frustrate, challenge, and infuriate us. Go get it right now and read it before the holidays so you know why you're buying it for everyone on your shopping list. I can't remember the last time I read a book and wanted to buy it for absolutely everyone I know. It was 200 pages of laughs, stress relief, feeling less alone, and healing through comedy.
This book is literally for everyone and covers all the topics that frustrate, challenge, and infuriate us. Go get it right now and read it before the holidays so you know why you're buying it for everyone on your shopping list. ...more

There are 3 books in my house at all time. One upstairs - usually the one I'm most into for bedtime reading. One downstairs - for waiting on stuff. Son getting ready to go to the grocery store with me - 30 minutes (oh yeah, boys are just as bad as girls) to read. AND Finally, one in the bathroom. I don't think I need to define this book and its purpose. You Blew It! is a great bathroom read. There are 3 books in my house at all time. One upstairs - usually the one I'm most into for bedtime reading. One downstairs - for waiting on stuff. Son getting ready to go to the grocery store with me - 30 minutes (oh yeah, boys are just as bad as girls) to read. AND Finally, one in the bathroom. I don't think I need to define this book and its purpose. You Blew It! is a great bathroom read. ...more

So glad I did!

Thumbs up, a good read. Awkwardness is something we ALL face daily (at some point, don't lie to yourself.. you do). But, its nice to see that many of the situations- we aren't alone in. So, if you could use a good belly laugh, take some time and read this book.

As a side note: Glad I know how to handle a rejected fist bump...

So glad I did!

As a side note: Glad I know how to handle a rejected fist bump...

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Nov 11, 2015 Matt rated it it was ok

Essentially a mash-up of loosely related life situations. It comes across as stand-up comedy which only occasionally has you laughing out loud. Too disjointed and not all that funny.

It did offer this insightful gem though:

"In the present, everyone has a very strong opinion about everything, but everyone resents every other person's opinion."

Hello, Facebook!

Essentially a mash-up of loosely related life situations. It comes across as stand-up comedy which only occasionally has you laughing out loud. Too disjointed and not all that funny.

It did offer this insightful gem though:

"In the present, everyone has a very strong opinion about everything, but everyone resents every other person's opinion."

Hello, Facebook!

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Opened this at random and found something amusing. Later, tried to read the book and could not find the point. Unable to read more than half a page here and there. Sorry. My life is already ruined. Don't need this book to complete the process. Opened this at random and found something amusing. Later, tried to read the book and could not find the point. Unable to read more than half a page here and there. Sorry. My life is already ruined. Don't need this book to complete the process. ...more

Aug 26, 2015 Steven rated it liked it

Hmm... It's got it funny moments, all along the humor scale, which is great! However, something seemed missing. Not sure what that was. If you're looking for a funny book by unknown people, this is a good place to start! Hmm... It's got it funny moments, all along the humor scale, which is great! However, something seemed missing. Not sure what that was. If you're looking for a funny book by unknown people, this is a good place to start! ...more

Oct 18, 2016 David rated it it was ok

kind of funny intermittently, but ratio of hits to misses not high enough to recommend strongly. Might be perfect for thumbing thru rapidly in a bookstore before moving on to select something else to buy.

Feb 25, 2016 Karen rated it it was ok

It just didn't work for me, something about comedy is in the delivery of the comedian and doesn't necessarily translate to print. It's a short book though. It just didn't work for me, something about comedy is in the delivery of the comedian and doesn't necessarily translate to print. It's a short book though. ...more

Apr 06, 2016 elstaffe rated it really liked it

3.5 rounds up to 4 stars. I loved the writing but it felt (to me) as if the conceit of the book hampered the full expression of the writers' abilities. 3.5 rounds up to 4 stars. I loved the writing but it felt (to me) as if the conceit of the book hampered the full expression of the writers' abilities. ...more

Feb 25, 2016 Lori rated it it was ok

Way too young adult for me. passing it in to our 17 y/o grand daughter. Should be perfect for her.

I picked this up because I really like Josh Gondelman's standup. It was amusing, but nothing particularly special. I'd recommend his latest album instead. I picked this up because I really like Josh Gondelman's standup. It was amusing, but nothing particularly special. I'd recommend his latest album instead. ...more

Probs more like a 2.5. Nothing seemed like a surprise, but I laughed out loud a few times. Humor books are so hard to judge, really.

I had high hopes for this book, but ended up not being impressed. I only laughed aloud once.

You'll laugh. You'll cringe. You'll realize this is the first book you've ever thought would make a good stand up special. You'll laugh. You'll cringe. You'll realize this is the first book you've ever thought would make a good stand up special. ...more