If a mountain man felt compelled to dance, how would he do it? If koala bears could talk, what would they say? And what’s the right pickup li...
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Dec 17, 2009
Gary
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REASONS TO READ MOUNTAIN MAN DANCE MOVES
-Unicorn on cover makes strangers think you are the sensitive
type.
-Learn impressive array of dance moves should you ever find
yourself at an Appalachian musical event.
-Guaranteed to inspire you to make your own lists, e.g.:
*"First drafts of 'If it's yellow let it mellow; if
it's brown, flush it down."
*"Gossip overheard in the back row of the Unitarian Universali More...
-Unicorn on cover makes strangers think you are the sensitive
type.
-Learn impressive array of dance moves should you ever find
yourself at an Appalachian musical event.
-Guaranteed to inspire you to make your own lists, e.g.:
*"First drafts of 'If it's yellow let it mellow; if
it's brown, flush it down."
*"Gossip overheard in the back row of the Unitarian Universali More...
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Aug 29, 2008
Alicia
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This book contains a number of helpful lists. For example, there's a list titled "NICKNAMES FOR TOUGH UNICORNS." I find this useful because our kickball team's mascot is an inflatable unicorn, and we've been trying unsuccessfully to assign nicknames to our teammates for two seasons. This list offers perfect unicorn-themed kickball nicknames, such as Impaler, Mythdemeanor, Horny D, Rainblow, Crazy Horse, and (my favorite) Drill Bitch. Problem solved!
As this book's resplenden More...
As this book's resplenden More...
May 19, 2009
Heather
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If you're the sort of person who would like this book, you're probably already reading the lists at the McSweeney's web site, where these first appeared. I like McSweeney's. But it is a really specific flavor of humor, and I know plenty of people who would just be puzzled at it.
A sample list:
Changes to the Hotel California made in response to Mr. Henley's recent complaint
-Update room decor, including removal of ceiling mirrors
-Restock spirit supplies, encour More...
A sample list:
Changes to the Hotel California made in response to Mr. Henley's recent complaint
-Update room decor, including removal of ceiling mirrors
-Restock spirit supplies, encour More...
Jan 26, 2009
Visha
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A fun compilation of the lists from McSweeney's Website, selected by the McSweeney's group. Excellent bathroom reading, but doesn't always work for reading aloud to folks. Recurring gags throughout books include Unicorn lists and found (?) brochures on German tourist attractions. Other subject matter runs the mill from politics to religion to pop culture, also work-related and hygienic.
Some lists are hilarious; others less than amusing. Great cover on the paperback edition, but I More...
Some lists are hilarious; others less than amusing. Great cover on the paperback edition, but I More...
Feb 04, 2011
Lisa
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This is a book of random laughter. It's not all pure gold, but there's plenty there to keep you amused. The German tourist information is very useful as well. Best taken in small doses or read with friends. Lists include:
Eight Reasons Why A Tyrannosaur Caught In A Tornado Is A Funny Thing To Think About
(The tiny, flailing arms.)
Klingon Fairy Tales
(Goldilocks Dies With Honor At The Hands Of The Three Bears)
Nicknames For Tough Unicorns
(M More...
Eight Reasons Why A Tyrannosaur Caught In A Tornado Is A Funny Thing To Think About
(The tiny, flailing arms.)
Klingon Fairy Tales
(Goldilocks Dies With Honor At The Hands Of The Three Bears)
Nicknames For Tough Unicorns
(M More...
Nov 05, 2011
Ralph
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INAPPROPRIATE NAMES FOR SPECIALTY FURNITURE SHOPS
Stool Samples
The Ottoman Empire
Knobs
Hidden In-desk-retion
Great (One) Nightstands
Getting the Chair
*****
Unicorn on the cover
Now with 20% more advice for the tourist in Germany
Liberal sensibilities
It's from 2006
Half of the book is unfunny
*****
7 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLEMore...
Mar 18, 2010
Ben
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This book allows independent humorists to get credit in an anthology, and I'm glad that the McSweeney's website still encourages individuals to contribute and get published. Only the best make it, and it's a treat to read their work, and laugh like a mental patient.
Feb 16, 2010
Andrew
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I can't give the book more than three stars. Some of the lists within it are truly spectacular, and it is worth flipping through from time to time. I can't recommend reading it in a single stretch, though. It gets tiresome.
Sep 20, 2007
McLean&Eakin
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Call it social satire, if you must; call it witty and subversive; call it daring and silly; call it God’s Gift to the written word. I merely call it a darn funny book of lists from our friends over at McSweeney’s.
For instance:
SIGNS YOUR UNICORN IS CHEATING ON YOU
by Christopher Monks
Seems emotionally distant and uninterested
Wears fancier tail ribbons
Starts working out at the gym
Quickly closes its laptop when you walk into its enchanted den
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For instance:
SIGNS YOUR UNICORN IS CHEATING ON YOU
by Christopher Monks
Seems emotionally distant and uninterested
Wears fancier tail ribbons
Starts working out at the gym
Quickly closes its laptop when you walk into its enchanted den
More...
May 21, 2010
Bryce
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A book of lists, which is like crack cocaine to my OCD-tendency-having self. Some are funny, some are not, and some are without possible explanation.
Apr 26, 2009
Tiah
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f to the u to n,n,y. not all of the lists are amazing, but many of them are. they go a little overkill with the unicorn mentions, but what can you do?
Jan 03, 2009
Sharon
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My husband thinks these kind of books are destroying my mind, but I can't help myself. I'm addicted to fun (and now possibly, unicorn facts).
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Jan 25, 2008
Amy
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So I know the cover of this book looks ridiculous. I got it as a Christmas gift from Matt's sister and thought she was nuts...I had never heard of McSweeney's before. Basically it's a compilation of random lists. It sounds bizarre, but will be some of the funniest stuff you've EVER read!
Just to give you a sample, one of the lists is called "Scratch and Sniff Books that have failed the test of time". In the list are such titles as: "Curious George and the Truck fu More...
Just to give you a sample, one of the lists is called "Scratch and Sniff Books that have failed the test of time". In the list are such titles as: "Curious George and the Truck fu More...
Dec 26, 2011
Cassandra
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Just like with the site, the lists are very hit-or-miss with me, but there are plenty of "hits". Very quick read, and you learn a lot about unicorns.
Nov 03, 2011
Scott
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THINGS BETTER THAN MOUNTAIN MAN DANCE MOVES: THE McSWEENEY'S BOOK OF LISTS
Nothing
Nil
Zero
Zilch
Reading it while snuggled up against your favorite unicorn
Nothing
Nil
Zero
Zilch
Reading it while snuggled up against your favorite unicorn
Apr 20, 2009
Toni
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Here's a snippet:
Adjectives Rarely Used by Wine Tasters.
BY ADAM KOFORD
Chunky
Super-charged
Pondy
Wine-a-licious
Alcoholy
Adjectives Rarely Used by Wine Tasters.
BY ADAM KOFORD
Chunky
Super-charged
Pondy
Wine-a-licious
Alcoholy
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Feb 11, 2011
Patrick J.
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This is one of the funniest books I have read. I go back every so often if I need to find a list or two to make me laugh.
Aug 23, 2009
This is the perfect cover for a six year-old girl who likes carnie art, the kind painted on velvet and sold on the midway.
Dec 20, 2008
Linda
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Oh my gosh. Bryan and I still quote from it. Easy read with a few misses, but the funny parts are priceless.
Jul 30, 2008
Matt
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Yes, very funny, very irreverent.
True unicorn story: on March 14, 2007, a late-model Toyota truck ran two red lights, veered into a gas station parking lot (narrowly missing the bank of gas pumps), jerked and skidded all over the place and then came to a dead halt against something solid. The driver, Mr. X, who has something like ten DUIs, claimed that a unicorn had highjacked his car, terrorized him with its horrible driving (animals with hooves make for awful drivers), crashed the More...
True unicorn story: on March 14, 2007, a late-model Toyota truck ran two red lights, veered into a gas station parking lot (narrowly missing the bank of gas pumps), jerked and skidded all over the place and then came to a dead halt against something solid. The driver, Mr. X, who has something like ten DUIs, claimed that a unicorn had highjacked his car, terrorized him with its horrible driving (animals with hooves make for awful drivers), crashed the More...
Jun 15, 2008
Becky
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Hilarious. Don't let creepy unicorn cover deter you from reading this book. It's a great book to just have around and read a list here and there.
Some of my favorites:
Little-Known Song Titles that Answer Questions Posed in Better-Known Songs: "Love Has Everything to Do With It If, by 'It,' You Mean Romantic Relationships but Significantly Less If You Were Talking About Auto Repair"
Methods Other Than Song By Which One Can Be Killed Softly: Stuffe More...
Some of my favorites:
Little-Known Song Titles that Answer Questions Posed in Better-Known Songs: "Love Has Everything to Do With It If, by 'It,' You Mean Romantic Relationships but Significantly Less If You Were Talking About Auto Repair"
Methods Other Than Song By Which One Can Be Killed Softly: Stuffe More...
Apr 08, 2008
Kate
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This book never gets old. It's great for road trips or when you just need to laugh at something random. One of the classic lists:
SIGNS YOUR UNICORN IS CHEATING ON YOU
by Christopher Monks
Seems emotionally distant and uninterested
Wears fancier tail ribbons
Starts working out at the gym
Quickly closes its laptop when you walk into its enchanted den
Credit card bill full of charges to area elf lodges
The “three C’s”: confrontation, criticism, and More...
SIGNS YOUR UNICORN IS CHEATING ON YOU
by Christopher Monks
Seems emotionally distant and uninterested
Wears fancier tail ribbons
Starts working out at the gym
Quickly closes its laptop when you walk into its enchanted den
Credit card bill full of charges to area elf lodges
The “three C’s”: confrontation, criticism, and More...
Apr 18, 2011
Scott
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Super funny if you're in the right mood.....takes a certain type of humor to appreciate it.
Jan 08, 2011
Kevin
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While not every list here is a hit, most are amusing and some are just downright amazingly funny.
Feb 04, 2010
Debs
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Silly and awesome, just like everything McSweeney’s has ever done. Love the Epic Unicorn cover.
Apr 20, 2009
Micaela
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This book is seriously hilarious and pretty much one of my favorite books of all time.
Aug 21, 2009
Heather
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what can I say, I love lists.
Especially ones about unicorns and beef.
Especially ones about unicorns and beef.
Jun 24, 2010
Courtney
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throwaway but fun.
the more I come back to it now and just glance at a couple of the entries the more I laugh. it's very funny but rad in small doses or it'll all just blur
the more I come back to it now and just glance at a couple of the entries the more I laugh. it's very funny but rad in small doses or it'll all just blur
