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tabone's review against another edition
5.0
A hilarious read by a handful of well-known comedians, some lesser-known ones, and a few no-names. ("Bob Kerrey"? Sounds like a politician.) Great for honest, decent guys, and even for the rest of us. And if you're going through some crap, it should be a nice comfort.
nyssahhhh's review against another edition
3.0
p. 109: But my pride, my silly male pride, wouldn't let me see that. No! I was too ready to blame you for betraying me and all that was sacred. And in doing so I condemned myself to a life of mistrust and loneliness. ... You see, Liz, sometimes when we anticipate the worst in people, we destroy what's best. I'm so sorry for not responding to your letters. Your sweet and lovely letters. The loss is as always, mine. (Don't Leave Too Much Room for the Holy Spirit, Tom McCarthy)
p. 118: Nine Years Is the Exact Right Amount of Time to Be in a Bad Relationship
p. 128: The saddest thing, that night, wasn't the loss, it was the thought that there would someday be others; other dogs, other boyfriends, other girlfriends; that all of our diligent future-building would inevitably be undone by real people in the real future. We all want to believe that the people who dump us will regret it someday, but I knew it wasn't true; it was over, and I would be replaced. (A Dog Is No Reason to Stay Together; Damian Kulash Jr.)
p. 138: Everybody gets crushed. For the lucky ones it only happens once. (You Too Will Get Crushed; Ben Karlin)
p. 152: But remember, though it's counterintuitive, basic logic dictates that any time a relationship that should and ,i>does end, it is always, by definition, a good thing ... even if it makes you feel like tearing off your own head and angrily hurling it into oncoming traffic. (Things More Majestic and Terrible Than You Could Ever Imagine; Todd Hanson)
p. 173: My wife at her worst: Has taught me the past is dead,t he future is uncertain, and all we can truly know, or come close to knowing, is the present. (Dating a Stripper Is a Recipe for Perspective; Patton Oswalt)
p. 118: Nine Years Is the Exact Right Amount of Time to Be in a Bad Relationship
p. 128: The saddest thing, that night, wasn't the loss, it was the thought that there would someday be others; other dogs, other boyfriends, other girlfriends; that all of our diligent future-building would inevitably be undone by real people in the real future. We all want to believe that the people who dump us will regret it someday, but I knew it wasn't true; it was over, and I would be replaced. (A Dog Is No Reason to Stay Together; Damian Kulash Jr.)
p. 138: Everybody gets crushed. For the lucky ones it only happens once. (You Too Will Get Crushed; Ben Karlin)
p. 152: But remember, though it's counterintuitive, basic logic dictates that any time a relationship that should and ,i>does end, it is always, by definition, a good thing ... even if it makes you feel like tearing off your own head and angrily hurling it into oncoming traffic. (Things More Majestic and Terrible Than You Could Ever Imagine; Todd Hanson)
p. 173: My wife at her worst: Has taught me the past is dead,t he future is uncertain, and all we can truly know, or come close to knowing, is the present. (Dating a Stripper Is a Recipe for Perspective; Patton Oswalt)
hellojoie's review against another edition
4.0
A collection of essays--some hilarious, some heartbreaking, some simply bizarre--from a number of talented, hilarious writers and comedians; what's not to love? Some affected me more than others, but I tore through this book and hated finishing it. Fingers crossed for a sequel from women's perspectives!
kera88's review against another edition
4.0
good short stories, the audio book is nice with an abridged version with the authors reading their stories.
katrinky's review against another edition
2.0
I liked Dan Vebber's essay. (the editor and many contributors are old onion friends of my manmate.) other than that....a book full of men in 2007 or whenever cracking jokes about women...was, shall we say, never going to be for me.
bakudreamer's review against another edition
Didn't read all of this , but, holy shit what a bunch of morons