Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Golden Plunger Awards

Uncle John's Facts and Trivia

by Bathroom Readers' Institute

This unique volume—Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader Golden Plunger Awards—gives readers a new way to recognize some of the world’s greatest (and oddest) achievements. Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers’ Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.

Where else could you find awards like the Most Versatile Condiment, Oldest Scam, and Rudest Gesture? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about…

The Albino Squirrel Preservation Society
The history of dreadlocks
Trendsetting (and ugly) shoes
Professional eaters
And much more!

Genres: Nonfiction, Trivia, Humor

348 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2008

About the author

The Bathroom Reader's Institute UJBR boasts more than 12 million books in print and a membership base topping 40,000 loyal readers . . .

Reviews

[Trisha_loves_books · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as funny as past books.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite the name, I did not read this book in the bathroom, but the stories are geared to be a length suitable for a quick trip or to read a few during a longer visit. The book was themed to give silly awards to real people, places or things. Essentially, it's the kind of thing you would read to gain esoteric knowledge in the event you qualify for a show like 'Jeopardy!' or 'Who Wants to be A Millionaire?' but otherwise is full of a whole bunch of useless trivia. Of course, when you're in the bathroom, do you really want to be contemplating quantum physics or how to keep terrorists from attacking your homeland? Me, I'd rather read about an ice hotel, the meanings behind famous first lines in books, or Lauren Bacall's legendary voice.

[Rich Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read with lots of good trivia, and very easy to read.

[Abraham Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

good ebook copy of the series!