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From New Yorker and Onion writer and comedian Blythe Roberson, How to Date Men When You Hate Men is a comedy philosophy book aimed at interrogating what it means to date men within the trappings of modern society.
Blythe Roberson's sharp observational humor is met by her open-hearted willingness to revel in the ugliest warts and shimmering highs of choosing to live our lives amongst other humans. She collects her crushes like ill cared-for pets, skewers her own suspect decisions, and assures readers that any date you can mess up, she can top tenfold. And really, was that date even a date in the first place?
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This is a self-help book like no other. Because you are not helping yourself, James Acaster is helping you. In 2019, James quit all forms of social media - covering his phone in tar and driving it to a lock-up in Rhyl, before setting up home in a castle he'd built himself called Castle Anti-Net. But when the withdrawal symptoms hit him, he realised in order to stay clean he'd have to replace everything social media gave him with three-dimensional, real-life activities. Employing the help of a mysterious, wealthy benefactor named Clancy Dellahue, and an ever-growing gang of misfits (aka the Tangfastic Crew), James found ways to replace his online friends (he joined the scouts) and spy on his exes (climbing ropes, zip lines, fake moustache) as well as anonymously bullying strangers, seeing photos of everyone's dogs, getting public figures fired, arguing with everybody about everything, and so much more. His life is amazing and yours could be too if you buy JAMES ACASTER'S GUIDE TO QUITTING SOCIAL MEDIA, BEING THE BEST YOU YOU CAN BE AND SAVING YOURSELF FROM LONELINESS VOL. 1.
The Brainrot Dictionary is a comprehensive guide to modern internet culture, memes, and slang. This entertaining reference book breaks down over 100 popular terms, phrases, and phenomena that have emerged from social media, gaming, and online communities. Each entry includes detailed explanations of the term's origin, meaning, and cultural significance, making it an essential resource for understanding contemporary digital language and trends.
It's a great undertaking to raise a humor website from infancy to full-fledged adulthood, but with the right editors, impeccable taste, and a dire political landscape, your site will enjoy years of relevance and comic validation. Join us as we revisit the first twenty-one years of McSweeney's Internet Tendency, from our bright-eyed and bewildered early stages to our world-weary and bewildered recent days. Keep Scrolling Till You Feel Something is a coming-of-age celebration of the pioneering website, featuring brand-new pieces and classics by some of today's best humor writers, like Ellie Kemper, Wendy Molyneux, Jesse Eisenberg, Tim Carvell, Karen Chee, Colin Nissan, Megan Amram, John Moe, and many more.
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The book provides a comprehensive discussion of the new humor that has appeared on the internet. The book is divided into five sections: First, the introduction, which explains the idea that humor has changed since the widespread adoption of the internet and social media. The introduction reviews the theoretical tools that will be applied throughout the book: a discussion of humor theory and memes and how they function. The discussion is kept engaging and readable but is nonetheless based on rigorous scholarship, presented clearly by a well-known humor researcher.
Part 1 collects several chapters on the new humorous genres that have appeared on the internet: the humorous meme, the compilation video, online digital cartoons, the stuff white people like phenomenon, Dogecoin, the joke crypto-currency, and of course satirical news, such as The Onion. The overall point is that many of these phenomena are completely native to the internet/social media or have been significantly affected by the distribution via the internet.
Part 2 considers in more detail a number of examples of humorous memes: they include the Cheryl She Shed meme, the BoatyMcBoatface incident in which the crowdsourcing of the name for a boat went awry, Pastafarianism, the joke religion, grumpy cats, and the Chuck Norris memes. Part 3 considers multimodal humorous genres: the Hitler rant, photobombing, embarrassment (cringe) comedy, rant-to-music videos, and music video parodies. Here too, these new genres can exist only due to the availability of platforms such as Youtube or TikTok. Part 4 looks at the dark side of internet humor, considering the use of humor by the alt. right on 4chan and 8chan, trolling, and related phenomena. The last chapter looks at humorous cartoon mascots such as Pepe the Frog and Kek, which have been appropriated by the right.The first comprehensive guide to humor in the age of the internet and social media, this book will make you laugh (for the examples) and will enlighten you (for the analyses). Hopefully.
As an avid social-media user and fan, I have enjoyed collecting misspellings, misinterpretations, and other mishaps, then including them in my blogs and newspaper columns. The response from readers has been encouraging. One might even call it a title wave.
Thankfully, many readers began sending in more examples of AutoCorrect and texting fails, poorly worded signs, and embarrassing invitations. Cindy Lowery in particular is always on the hunt for me. This resulted in a series of columns, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. You can blame it on voice-to-text, spellcheck, blunders or many other factors.
No matter the reason, these social-media mistakes are a good source of laughter. (And my own smart-aleck comments are added in parentheses, like this.)
Just Unfriend Me ... Or Not is a compilation of Facebook posts by author Stan Parris, who began doing the grocery shopping for his wife, Charlotte, after his retirement from fulltime ministry in 2016.
After 37 humorous stories about his shopping experiences, he decided that a retired minister should probably be writing more about life experiences, many of which come with a spiritual message or poignant reminders that life on Earth is short and temporary. So, the book is divided in two sections - or really two books - one called Walmart Words, and the second, Just Saying. Those words appear in each chapter as he makes his point.
Readers may find themselves laughing aloud while guiding their virtual buggies through their own grocery stores or Walmart Superstores in their hometowns. His inexperience as a grocery shopper becomes evident when Charlotte accompanies him on one of his adventures and grabs things from the shelves without consulting his orderly list of items to be purchased. He only thought he knew his way around the store before being schooled by his wife.
While the humor of Walmart Words may bring tears of laughter, the Just Saying portion may bring the other kind of tears as the author puts readers on the podium with him as he presides over funerals of loved ones or reflects on the lives of those he has known and loved. His points range from, don't litter, to expressing the need to allow Jesus to be in control of people's lives.
Stan's first book, Just Outside of Hope, recounts his experiences as a missionary in Venezuela and his mission trips into many countries as missions pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock. He retired as pastor of Second Baptist Church in Arkadelphia, the same city where he met his future wife while both were students at Henderson State University.
The author was raised just outside of Hope, as his dad always described his residency, and surrendered to the ministry while coaching football at Hope High School. He later returned to his hometown to pastor First Baptist Church.
The book provides a comprehensive discussion of the new humor that has appeared on the internet. The book is divided into five sections: First, the introduction, which explains the idea that humor has changed since the widespread adoption of the internet and social media. The introduction reviews the theoretical tools that will be applied throughout the book: a discussion of humor theory and memes and how they function. The discussion is kept engaging and readable but is nonetheless based on rigorous scholarship, presented clearly by a well-known humor researcher.
Part 1 collects several chapters on the new humorous genres that have appeared on the internet: the humorous meme, the compilation video, online digital cartoons, the stuff white people like phenomenon, Dogecoin, the joke crypto-currency, and of course satirical news, such as The Onion. The overall point is that many of these phenomena are completely native to the internet/social media or have been significantly affected by the distribution via the internet.
Part 2 considers in more detail a number of examples of humorous memes: they include the Cheryl She Shed meme, the BoatyMcBoatface incident in which the crowdsourcing of the name for a boat went awry, Pastafarianism, the joke religion, grumpy cats, and the Chuck Norris memes. Part 3 considers multimodal humorous genres: the Hitler rant, photobombing, embarrassment (cringe) comedy, rant-to-music videos, and music video parodies. Here too, these new genres can exist only due to the availability of platforms such as Youtube or TikTok. Part 4 looks at the dark side of internet humor, considering the use of humor by the alt. right on 4chan and 8chan, trolling, and related phenomena. The last chapter looks at humorous cartoon mascots such as Pepe the Frog and Kek, which have been appropriated by the right.The first comprehensive guide to humor in the age of the internet and social media, this book will make you laugh (for the examples) and will enlighten you (for the analyses). Hopefully.
Ah writing, my personal saviour. I was so stressed; just sick and tired of everything but a few days ago. I was so fed up that I had it. Then I sat down at my table opened my laptop and voila. All my angst and anger like wind to my sail set my penmanship to see what could be.
Laughter. It's something that we all enjoy. Rudeness. It's something that we all hate.
The One Slap Rule, New Rules for a Happier Society, is both thought-provoking and hilarious. In a world full of rudeness and aloofness, The One Slap Rule offers grand solutions that may cause snickers and loud belly laughs. Have you ever imagined slapping some sense into that obnoxious, inconsiderate jerk in your life? Have you ever wished that there was a great way to teach some badly needed manners right on the spot, without penalty? A One Slap society is certainly based in fantasy, but it is a blast to imagine.
The One Slap Rule addresses the irritants and the rudeness in our society with humor, wit, and humanity; things that we can all appreciate. Enter the One Slap Society and let your imagination run wild with slaps, smirks, and some good doses of reality. Let's have a ball
Are you looking for a way to boost your overall wellness? Do you want to improve your mental health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases? Look no further than Social Connecting for Health: The Importance of Relationships for Overall Wellness.
In this insightful and engaging book, you'll discover the transformative power of social connections for your health and well-being. With a focus on building and maintaining relationships, you'll learn practical tips and strategies for connecting with others and overcoming barriers to socializing.
The book explores the different types of social connections, from family and friends to professional networks and online communities. With in-depth coverage of the latest technology for staying connected, you'll gain a better understanding of the pros and cons of various social platforms and devices.
But the benefits of social connections go far beyond simply staying in touch. The book also delves into the ways that social connections can improve your mental health and help you overcome common mental health challenges. With practical advice for addressing stress, anxiety, and depression, you'll learn how to tap into the healing power of relationships.
But that's not all. The book also provides a comprehensive comparison of different methods for staying connected, helping you make informed decisions about the best approach for your unique needs. With a focus on the criteria for comparison, you'll gain valuable insights into the trade-offs of various methods.
Whether you're looking to boost your mental health, prevent chronic disease, or simply improve your overall well-being, Social Connecting for Health is the ultimate guide to building and maintaining social connections. With its engaging and informative style, it's the perfect resource for anyone looking to get the most out of their relationships and improve their health. Don't wait - get your copy today and start connecting for a healthier, happier life!
