How Not to Talk Like an Arse: 101 Words You Shouldn't Use Any Time Soon

by Richard Wilson

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the bookshop, comes bestselling author Richard Wilson's triumphant follow up to Can't Be Arsed and Don't Even Think About It!, How Not to Talk Like an Arse is Mr Wilson's hilarious, and topical, self righteous stab at the modern day vernacular, taking aim at the invention of ridiculous, nonsensical words that not only are just plain crap but also make those who dare speak them sound like complete twits. Richard waxes lyrical on awful words such as 'Ciao', 'Hurting', 'Fashionista' and 'Staycation'. He also lets loose on how those words were created and how they escaped and survived in the wild instead of being killed at a young age. Written in Richard's utterly fantastic ranting style, this sharp-shooting of the ridiculousness of the modern english language – and the morons who use it – is a must-have for everyone this Christmas.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published November 28, 2011

About the author

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British comedy producer of Hat Trick Productions.

Reviews

[Marco Gagiano · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amusing, but a letdown overall

A bit dissapointing. Some amusing sections but not enough to be memorable. Mr Wilson could have done more with a great idea. It is not as if there is a shortage of material.

[Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little crude but good fun--'it rocked', 'literally'! If you want simultaneously to be less cool and less of an arse, then read this book carefully from cover to cover. It's a 'must read' foo sure.

Liked it. End of.