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kristinalh's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted this to be funnier than it was. It was entertaining, but I wanted more laughs.
Some of the funny parts:
-"I'm going to take an Ambien, eat a box of sugar-free Oreos, and gas myself to death internally," I said before hanging up.
-Just because we sit on the same potty does not mean it's okay to put my puff on your butt.
-But when I thought about it, I realized all I really wanted to do this summer was sit outside and eat chips and dip. That's my idea of a good time, frankly, and it requires a great deal of focus. The last time I lost my concentration while feeding, I walked around with a chunk of refried beans on my boob until it was jammie time because people apparently thought it was an ugly, awkwardly placed brooch or, more likely, a snack for later.
Some of the funny parts:
-"I'm going to take an Ambien, eat a box of sugar-free Oreos, and gas myself to death internally," I said before hanging up.
-Just because we sit on the same potty does not mean it's okay to put my puff on your butt.
-But when I thought about it, I realized all I really wanted to do this summer was sit outside and eat chips and dip. That's my idea of a good time, frankly, and it requires a great deal of focus. The last time I lost my concentration while feeding, I walked around with a chunk of refried beans on my boob until it was jammie time because people apparently thought it was an ugly, awkwardly placed brooch or, more likely, a snack for later.
amchica's review against another edition
2.0
I think I'm going to have to go back and read at least one of her earliest books, because this just seemed to be slapped together, and I know there is a reason that people love Notaro. This is just not it.
There is nothing wrong with snarky, but mean-spirited and crass does not equal humor. Especially when she name drops specific people just to be insulting. I'm no prude and I'm not offended by colorful language, but how many times in one essay about foodies can you call other people a-holes? If you're going to be critical of everyone and everything, at least throw in a little self-deprecation.
Not only did I not find this funny, I also don't think the moments or subjects that she chose to write about were significant enough to merit an entire collection of essays.
There is nothing wrong with snarky, but mean-spirited and crass does not equal humor. Especially when she name drops specific people just to be insulting. I'm no prude and I'm not offended by colorful language, but how many times in one essay about foodies can you call other people a-holes? If you're going to be critical of everyone and everything, at least throw in a little self-deprecation.
Not only did I not find this funny, I also don't think the moments or subjects that she chose to write about were significant enough to merit an entire collection of essays.
doublearegee's review against another edition
5.0
I love Laurie Notaro. If I'm reading one of her books, there's a guarantee that you will laugh out loud and someone will ask you what's funny and you will read it to them and they will laugh too. This book was awesome :^)
sueellen61's review against another edition
3.0
I have to admit after reading all her other books this one was a bit disappointing. Started out great and then just seemed to lose some of the fun.
mehitabels's review against another edition
3.0
Laurie Notaro is one of my favorites. She consistently makes me laugh, and finds herself in ridiculous situations that seem soooo familiar (cough, not that I would know).
This time she went a little overboard on the foodies, but I get it. I am also reading the book a couple a years after my foodie rants, but I still sympathize.
Plus, with the holidays coming, it is good to know that I am not the only one likely to fuck-up the family dinner.
This time she went a little overboard on the foodies, but I get it. I am also reading the book a couple a years after my foodie rants, but I still sympathize.
Plus, with the holidays coming, it is good to know that I am not the only one likely to fuck-up the family dinner.
dianametzger's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first collection of Notaro's I've read and my feelings about it were mixed. Do I think she's funny? Absolutely. She has some lines that did make my laugh out loud while reading. Is she a good storyteller? Eh. She builds all her stories as if they're going to have some big climax and a lot of them don't..they build big and fizzle. Is this an uneven collection? Totally. I think there are some stories where Notaro shines and I think it's when the stories are super specific to her life--the antique roadshow, the red chair, the train incident, the hobo. The best story in the whole collection is the last one bc its finding humor in pain--it's less obvious. The casual observation stories: about the pharmacy, facebook, etc felt really stale. They felt more like one-off standup than a fleshed out story and felt like things I'd heard before. They felt tired. I don't care that the Safeway bathroom is gross and things that annoy her on facebook. I get that some people like those "I feel that too!" Moments but I think they happen and feel far more earned when they come from a specific, unique place.
susanob's review
4.0
How have I not read this author before now? I am clearly an idiot. she is hilarious. Thank you for the recommendation, Sheri Pleyte!
mehitabels's review
3.0
Laurie Notaro is one of my favorites. She consistently makes me laugh, and finds herself in ridiculous situations that seem soooo familiar (cough, not that I would know).
This time she went a little overboard on the foodies, but I get it. I am also reading the book a couple a years after my foodie rants, but I still sympathize.
Plus, with the holidays coming, it is good to know that I am not the only one likely to fuck-up the family dinner.
This time she went a little overboard on the foodies, but I get it. I am also reading the book a couple a years after my foodie rants, but I still sympathize.
Plus, with the holidays coming, it is good to know that I am not the only one likely to fuck-up the family dinner.