Funniest. Book. Ever.

[Skinner]

Anyone else read this one yet? I'm halfway through, and I am laughing my ass off.

The Areas of My Expertise, by John Hodgman
(An almanac of COMPLETE WORLD KNOWLEDGE)

http://www.areasofmyexpertise.com

[patdem]

1. "Please wait patiently while we load COMPLETE WORLD KNOWLEDGE"

Even THAT is funny...!

[livetohike]

2. Thanks for the tip!

:hi: It sounds like a good one to pick up.

[Rowdyboy]

3. Looked up a few reviews and it certainly sounds fascinating.....

Thanks for the recommendation. Had never heard of it.

[LostInAnomie]

4. I read the whole thing on X-mas day.

I couldn't put it down. Although he has a bizarre infatuation with hobos.

[Debau2005]

5. He was on the Daily Show a while back

I want to read it, the author is a hoot!!

[Skinner]

11. That's why I bought it.

His appearance on the Daily Show was classic.

[Richardo]

6. Quick: Who are the nine presidents who had hooks for hands?`

Love that book.

[terrya]

7. I've heard of it...and wanted to read it.

But on your recommendation, I'll buy it. I'm in the mood for some laughs, readingwise. :-)

[Richardo]

8. It is insane, terrya

:thumbsup:

[terrya]

9. I'll buy it tomorrow at the Barnes and Noble nesr work, Rich.

Tomorrow. :-)

[Geoff R. Casavant]

10. Two Spoilers

Read about the great hobo war of 1932, led by Hobo Joe Junkpan.

Then skip ahead and read Massachsetts's state motto, apparently written by John Kerry.

[Monkey see Monkey Do]

12. Listen to Hodgman reading his list of 700 hobo names

with Jonathon Coulton playing 'Big Rock Candy Mountain' on guitar.

http://www.archive.org/download/700HoboNames/Hobo_Names.mp3

(It's about 18 megs & around 45 minutes long IIRC.)

[Lex]

13. Just a bump & a reminder: John Hodgman has a new book out right now.

Called "More Information Than You Require."

[InternalDialogue]

14. I caught the end of his spot with John Stewart.

I've been waiting for another book from him. I can't get enough of his sense of humor, whether it's writing, radio, or even his commercials.

[fadedrose]

15. He was on Jon Stewart last night

He was plugging a new book, you might catch the title on The Daily Show web site....

Something like EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW AND MORE....just guessing...

[Lex]

16. see post #13

[fadedrose]

17. Thanks for that...

I should know better than to reply to an "original message" without reading the responses that were already posted.

I have a hold on the new one coming out...

[Lex]

18. Well, in your defense, I did bump a pretty old post

but I remembered that Skinner liked the guy's first book so well.