Scan barcode
cmtillory89's review
5.0
Hilarious, but they need a sequel and also more John Oliver and call the sequel "You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: sticky wicket edition".
jdgcreates's review
3.0
If you need a laugh, pick up this easy-read. If you want to feel euphoric because the world contains *so many* very funny people, this is the book for you. If you are a very gullible and literal person, do not follow any of the advice in this book!
If you need advice about how to deal with cat-callers, ask Samantha Bee.
For clarity on the carbohydrate content of cashews vs. semen, give yourself over to Michael Ian Black
.
Larry Doyle can help you see why being "likeable" is not all it's cracked up to be (hint: Hitler was well-liked).
Need help to live a meaningful life? Zach Galiafianakis offers five suggestions for getting started.
For vegetarian dog-owners, Aasif Mandvi has very important information about how to convert your canine to an herbivore.
Do you live in Oregon and need a dose of humble pie? Adam McKay will serve it up.
Rain makes you sad, doesn't it? Well it makes Patton Oswalt sadder.
Are your new roommates loud and uncouth? Paul F. Tompkins will tell you how not to deal with them.
Or maybe it's your next-door neighbors stirring hatred in your heart? Lizz Winstead has some light to shed on that topic.
And for all of us out there who are crushing on a librarian, Sarah Vowell offers the best advice in town on how to seduce him with microfilm.
But for all the pertinent information these brilliant people put on the table, it is Rob Corddry who really cuts to the chase:
Dear Rob:
There's this shop around here that sells foofy stuff. Bells and whistles. Seashells, feathers, fancy cups. Absinthe. Gem-studded coasters. Dessert napkins. Lots of French imports. Should I feel guilty about buying things from there? Is it obvious that I only like this stuff because I'm being ironic? If not, how do I make my guests aware that I'm not the kind of guy who shops at foofy stores?
J.M. Barrie
San Francisco, CA
Dear J.M.:
The answer to your real question is yes, I do not like you.
Rob
If you need advice about how to deal with cat-callers, ask Samantha Bee.
For clarity on the carbohydrate content of cashews vs. semen, give yourself over to Michael Ian Black
.
Larry Doyle can help you see why being "likeable" is not all it's cracked up to be (hint: Hitler was well-liked).
Need help to live a meaningful life? Zach Galiafianakis offers five suggestions for getting started.
For vegetarian dog-owners, Aasif Mandvi has very important information about how to convert your canine to an herbivore.
Do you live in Oregon and need a dose of humble pie? Adam McKay will serve it up.
Rain makes you sad, doesn't it? Well it makes Patton Oswalt sadder.
Are your new roommates loud and uncouth? Paul F. Tompkins will tell you how not to deal with them.
Or maybe it's your next-door neighbors stirring hatred in your heart? Lizz Winstead has some light to shed on that topic.
And for all of us out there who are crushing on a librarian, Sarah Vowell offers the best advice in town on how to seduce him with microfilm.
But for all the pertinent information these brilliant people put on the table, it is Rob Corddry who really cuts to the chase:
Dear Rob:
There's this shop around here that sells foofy stuff. Bells and whistles. Seashells, feathers, fancy cups. Absinthe. Gem-studded coasters. Dessert napkins. Lots of French imports. Should I feel guilty about buying things from there? Is it obvious that I only like this stuff because I'm being ironic? If not, how do I make my guests aware that I'm not the kind of guy who shops at foofy stores?
J.M. Barrie
San Francisco, CA
Dear J.M.:
The answer to your real question is yes, I do not like you.
Rob
mildlyjulie's review
3.0
Breezy, quick read.
Jim Gaffigan's chapter had me in fits of giggles on the subway.
Jim Gaffigan's chapter had me in fits of giggles on the subway.
pivic's review
1.0
I thought this one was going to be funny, considering the wealth and breadth of the writers. These fictional Q&A's mostly aren't funny, which is sad. Also, a lot of the answers are written in the same style, which made me feel as though one person was responsible for writing the entire thing.
There were, however, some exceptions.
Samantha Bee
Amy Sedaris
There were, however, some exceptions.
Samantha Bee
Dear Samantha: I was wondering if you could give me some investment advice. I’m about to retire and I’m a little freaked.
Leah Dawson Sarasota, FL
Dear Leah: I’m freaked for you. I’m so freaked I don’t even have any jokes. I was trying to think of a kind of jokey answer and then I just felt like a horrible person and I deleted it. I am really scared for you. Seriously scared. You are in serious trouble. I hope you’ve been hoarding conflict diamonds and Cipro, because you are about to enter the s-h-i-t, the Heart of Darkness. Take everything you ever thought you knew about investing and do the exact opposite. The currency of the future will be heirloom seeds, so good luck with that one. Panic. Learn how to field dress a wild pig and distill your urine into potable water. Most important, if you take anything away from this response at all, just know that the best thing for you to do is to exercise a lot and stay really sinewy, so that when the cannibals come they will not want to eat you. I should probably also mention that I just finished reading The Road. I don’t know if that makes a difference at all. Samantha
Amy Sedaris
Dear Amy: How should somebody go about bathing themselves? There are people on the street who smell horrible but you know they must shower. Is there some special inside thing we get that they don’t?
Courtney Ivo Chicago, IL
Dear Courtney: Take a visit to your local animal shelter and pick up any random cat. Now take a deep whiff. Pretty sweet, right? It’s called a tongue bath, and it’s not just for felines anymore. In this fast-paced world, you’d be surprised at how many people are taking advantage of this superior and convenient form of bathing. But from the self-righteous tone of your letter, I can only assume that you aren’t one of them. For shame, Courtney. Why are you so afraid of your own tongue? Amy
mlytylr's review
2.0
Funny enough in places, but for a book with so many featured authors it was disappointingly one-note.
More...