A hilarious blast of scathing irreverence from the award-winning actor and comedian.“A pissed off Leary is the best Leary,” says one critic of the writer and comic. In Why We Suck, Dr. Denis Leary uses his common sense, and his biting and hilarious take on the world, to attack the politically correct, the hypocritical, the obese, the thin--basically everyone who takes themselves too seriously. He does so with the extra oomph of a doctorate bestowed upon him by his alma mater Emerson College. “Sure it’s just a celebrity type of thing--they only gave it to me because I’m famous.” Leary explains. “But it’s legal and it means I get to say I’m a doctor--just like Dr. Phil.” In Why We Suck, Leary’s famously smart style and sardonic wit have found their fullest and fiercest expression yet. Zeroing in on the ridiculous wherever he finds it, Leary unravels his Irish Catholic upbringing, the folly of celebrity, the pressures of family life, and the great hypocrisy of politi...

#Denis, we don t suck, but you do. (2008-11-22) You suck because you are earning money from the suffering of children and adults with autism. Your it was taken out of context defense doesn t fly. I ve read your book, and the context makes it even worse. You knock an adult with aspergers who has made real contributions in his profession, who has broadened the understanding of autism with his book, and who has selflessly undergone experimental therapy at Harvard, which may benefit many with autism in the future. You spew your ignorance by proclaiming that adults with aspergers ...

#Dennis Leary Sucks (2008-11-20) Dennis Leary was once one of the funniest stabd-up comics in the world. Nowhe is one of the worst writers. Not a very smart trade Dennis. With mattersof psychiatry,it s best left to phychiarist s. With matters of prose andnon-fiction it s best left people who know the writing craft. Leary didn tpiss-off the parents and charitable organizations who deal with autisticchildren because he doesn t believe autism is a real disability-he pissedthem off because his writing is worse than a person with autism or anyother mind damaging disease. Leary is afflict...

#Hate to say it, but this was Terrible... (2008-11-20) There really is nothing more to say. This book was just awfully, horribly and sadly unoriginal. I used to enjoy Leary s standup* But it s pretty clear he s merely jumping on the celebrities-as-authors (because they don t have enough money, and think people care about their opinions, or that their opinions are worth anyone s time) bandwagon, which is just shameful. IF this book was at all funny then I could stand him recycling his same old jokes, provided that there was new, complimentary, relevant or actually funny material (...

#Finally, GOD has spoken to us dumb americans! (2008-11-20) This book is absolutely wonderful. americans are dumb and big corporations love it. they advertise, and we are like dumb zombies to buy and buy and too lazy to do the research. Denis nailed it. . . . and i love the book. facing stupidity is not bad, its keeping stupidity that makes you stupid so as a lazy and dumb american, i faced my stupidity by reading this book.

#Couldn t stop laughing (2008-11-19) Hilarious. The kind of biting comedy that could only come from Denis Leary. The book tackles some of the most absurd things about our culture in a very funny and un-PC way. I would definitely recommend this book.

Everyone s life is governed by an internal code of conduct. Some call it morality. Others call it religion. But Bros in the know call this holy grail the Bro Code.Historically a spoken tradition passed from one generation to the next, the official code of conduct for Bros appears here in its published form for the first time ever. By upholding the tenets of this sacred and legendary document, any dude can learn to achieve Bro-dom.

#hilarious (2008-11-16) great book, this is hilarious you really have to have watched the show How i met your mother to understand the book but this is a wonderful item for any younger male they will much appreciate it

#Priceless humor for any fan of the show (2008-11-10) This book isn t some quick, half-hearted cash-in for How I Met Your Mother Fans, it s basically Barney Stinson in paperback form. The Bro Code is hilarious. If you re a fan of the show you ll likely hear Neil Patrick Harris voice in your head as you read the book cover-to-cover. With diagrams, footnotes, and over 150 codes written by the show s writers, this is a can t miss book.

#Hilarious (2008-11-09) Very funny little book for any man or anyone who watches How I Met Your Mother

#BROTASTIC! (2008-11-05) Bro,Truly a must for everyone from Aspiring-Bro to Broet-laureate. This Book of Bros will fully explain the intricacies of the brocabulary, the history, and the code itself. Includes original text of the first Bro Code written in the mid 1700 s, all Articles of said current Bro Code as well as all ammendments currently in effect. All Bros MUST own/worship this volume (book doesn t cut it). SIDENOTE: since you haven t bought it, I will inform you that upon reading Article 4 of this sacred document you will understand my urge for you to puchase the following ...

#A bunch of bros (2008-10-28) I bought this book along with Brocabulary for my semi-retarded (in a good way) younger brother. Weirdly, I ended up reading both of them. Mostly because I m a fan of How I Met Your Mother, but I was surprised that Brocab made me laugh out loud. And if my real bro thinks like these bros, he s even more retarded than I thought.

THE EAGERLY AWAITED COLLECTION OF PERSONAL ESSAYS FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MY HORIZONTAL LIFEWhen Chelsea Handler needs to get a few things off her chest, she appeals to a higher power -- vodka. You would too if you found out that your boyfriend was having an affair with a Peekapoo or if you had to pretend to be honeymooning with your father in order to upgrade to first class. Welcome to Chelsea s world -- a place where absurdity reigns supreme and a quick wit is the best line of defense. In this hilarious, deliciously skewed collection, Chelsea mines her past for stories about her family, relationships, and career that are at once singular and ridiculous. Whether she s convincing her third-grade class that she has been tapped to play Goldie Hawn s daughter in the sequel to Private Benjamin, deciding to be more egalitarian by dating a redhead, or looking out for a foulmouthed, rum-swilling little person who looks just like her...only smaller, Chelsea has a knack for getting herse...

#Hilarity at its finest! (2008-11-20) If you can read this book without constantly laughing out loud, you have no sense of humor. This book is great!

#funny! (2008-11-18) this book was highly addictive. it was an easy read and kept me laughing. chelsea is absolutely wonderful and i recommend this book for anyone who loves her and anyone who is curious about her. this book gives a lot of insight into chelsea s personality

#hilarious (2008-11-16) This book is amazing. Her antidotes are so outrageous and funny. It is a really good way to juxtapose a stressful life by reading a few pages.

#Kathy Griffin on ludes (2008-11-14) I almost didn t buy this book because The New York Times review mentioned Kathy Griffin. The everywoman spirit of Kathy Griffin is what s quoted on Amazon but I remember the wording slightly differently. Rest assured Chelsea Handler is nothing like Kathy Griffin. Or Sarah Silverman. Or Tina Fey. It s like the NYT tried to just drop in every comedy it girl it could think of. Get a thesaurus. Of people. Chelsea is a comedian and her essays don t scuttle even as close to the thought-provoking tree as, say, David Sedaris. I have to admit...

#I HEART CHELSEA! (2008-11-10) this is honestly the funniest book i have ever read. i was at home by myself laughing histerically! i have even bought a couple for gifts. i absolutely LOVED it!

My name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole. I get excessively drunk at inappropriate times, disregard social norms, indulge every whim, ignore the consequences of my actions, mock idiots and posers, sleep with more women than is safe or reasonable, and just generally act like a raging dickhead. But, I do contribute to humanity in one very important way: I share my adventures with the world. —from the Introduction Actual reader feedback: I am completely baffled as to how you can congratulate yourself for being a womanizer and a raging drunk, or think anyone cares about an idiot like you. Do you really think that exploiting the insecurities of others while getting wasted is a legitimate thing to offer? Thank you, thank you, thank you—for sharing with us your wonderful tales of drunken revelry, for teaching me what it means to be a man, for just existing so I know that there is another option, I too can say ‘screw the system’ and be myself and have fun. My life truly beg...

#What are we promoting? (2008-11-19) Would someone please explain why you are helping this guy by buying his books? Seems to me you are not only paying for but also serving him his beer!

#Funny, but not the greatest (2008-11-17) Tucker Max is funny. . Bbut he doesn t deserve any respect from any respectable woman. Although he is definitely good for a laugh because we ve all been there, on both sides of his stories (seeing as I am a woman, it definitely brough back some fun memories), so we can slightly relate. I think he takes it a little too far sometimes though (at least for my taste), you know that line that should never be crossed?!?! He crossed many times in those 300 pages!! I m glad I read it. . I wanted to know how funny he really was, but I probably ...

#Brings back memories. (2008-11-13) I thought the book was well written and bought back a lot of old memories :-)

#worst read ever (2008-11-02) After reading the first two pages I decided to stop torturing my mind with such inane, stupid and meaningless stuff. This book is a TOTAL TRASH!

#Yawn. College again? (2008-10-30) Ok, the book looked interesting, I had seven hours of air travel ahead, what the heck?Flight takes off, so I begin reading the first chapter. ok, not so bad. Makes me even a little excited thinking about my pre-married with children days, and I am on my way to Vegas to boot! Perfect combination, at least until I got a couple of chapters into the book and realized that it sucked. it was poorly written, not at all riveting, and not original or thought provoking. By less than a quarter into the book, I started rooting against Max, hoping that he...

They love nothing better than sipping free-trade gourmet coffee, leafing through the Sunday New York Times, and listening to David Sedaris on NPR (ideally all at the same time). Apple products, indie music, food co-ops, and vintage T-shirts make them weak in the knees. They believe they’re unique, yet somehow they’re all exactly the same, talking about how they “get” Sarah Silverman’s “subversive” comedy and Wes Anderson’s “droll” films. They’re also down with diversity and up on all the best microbrews, breakfast spots, foreign cinema, and authentic sushi. They’re organic, ironic, and do not own TVs. You know who they are: They’re white people. And they’re here, and you’re gonna have to deal. Fortunately, here’s a book that investigates, explains, and offers advice for finding social success with the Caucasian persuasion. So kick back on your IKEA couch and lose yourself in the ultimate guide to the unbearable whiteness of being.Praise for STUFF WHITE P...

#WHITE PEOPLE DON T LIKE THIS BOOK (2008-11-22) I do not recommend you BUY this book. This is the kind of book you pick up at the library read once and return. I like to buy books that are poignant and I might re-read more than once. This book does not fit that criteria. I thought this book was funny at times, and gave me a good chuckle and I do understand that it is a satire. The book is written regarding what White Metro People like, it is not what the average white Midwesterner likes. I live in the suburbs of New York City and did relate to most of the items that the auth...

#Pathetic (2008-11-19) The most profound joke this book makes is the one on white people who find it to be harmless satire . The joke is on YOU! Pathetic. When is the majority of the young, North American public going to grow up ?! Did Random House understand what they were getting into? Apparently not. I say this as a person living outside North America who is very familiar with North American society/culture. The majority of the stuff listed in this book is enjoyed by most middle-upper class whites, and non-whites, in most of the world s major cities. There are a few s...

#P.C. do not waste the time. (2008-11-18) Another white hate book. To bad, though as many have learned liberalism is a mental disorder. . . . .

#Stereotyping for fun and profit (2008-11-14) I m not sure who the demographic for this book is. Perhaps vegan, liberal, upper class, Ivy League, Buddhist, Democrat divorcees in therapy will find the humor in it since they re the targets of his jabs. Growing up in Appalachia and the Midwest, my peers and family have never fit the stereotypes put forth by the author so perhaps that s why I found this book silly. . . and even worse, boring.

#Very funny, but would not buy it. ,) (2008-11-10) I thought the Mr. Lander s book was very funny, and gave me a good chuckle. It is ashame some people do not understand that this is satire. Please do not take this book seriousely. :)However, I am not going to buy this book because most of what is in it is on the author s blog.