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In his acknowledgements, Hodgman notes that this one took a lot more work to write than VACATIONLAND -- and it makes me wonder, a little bit, why this book exists in the way that it does other than that he had more stories to tell. These read much more like stand-up written down than the last book, and while that works for the most part, it is also oftentimes less interesting than it would be to hear it aloud. There are some great pieces in this collection, but nothing like "Thin is the Skin of My People" or even many of the weird Maine pieces in the last book. Funny, but not required reading.
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I think this may be Hodgman's best work to date. Funny, sad, wise, clever, and ultimately deeply moving. It is a collection of pieces that make up a greater whole, a tale of minor fame and what happens after.
I had a wonderful time reading this and I don't know Hodgman that well. However, I know him better now and like him a lot.
Hodgeman's writing is so sharp. His jokes are tight, he doesn't mess around with extra words. His deadpan delivery combined makes this a must for listening to the audio book. In some parts I laughed until my face hurt, just like with his last book, Vacationland. He has a knack for observing things with an open mind and then describing them with sparse, literal language. It's comedy gold. Here, John gives us a collection of essays about what it's like to be someone who "was a little bit famous" but isn't anymore. Even when he's making fun of his own privilege, it's easy to feel sympathy for him because he's a human like all of us. I highly recommend you read (listen to) Vacationland first, and then this is a don't miss comedy collection.
“Esoteric privilege comedy.”
I just love John Hodgman. This is an excellent audiobook - his voice is kind and comforting whether he’s talking fame, privilege, politics, or parenting.
I just love John Hodgman. This is an excellent audiobook - his voice is kind and comforting whether he’s talking fame, privilege, politics, or parenting.
In the end, the friends we made were the medallion status all along.
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Medallion status is the medallion status! John Hodgman has been in a lot of secret rooms, met a lot of celebs, flown enough to become platinum on a beloved airline, been refused entry into even secreter rooms, and pet some famous corgis. This peek into the life of a once-somewhat-famous actor into a less-famous-writer/podcaster is a enjoyable one. I highly recommend the audiobook, because John has an excellent voice that is infused with pompous humor.
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Medallion status is the medallion status! John Hodgman has been in a lot of secret rooms, met a lot of celebs, flown enough to become platinum on a beloved airline, been refused entry into even secreter rooms, and pet some famous corgis. This peek into the life of a once-somewhat-famous actor into a less-famous-writer/podcaster is a enjoyable one. I highly recommend the audiobook, because John has an excellent voice that is infused with pompous humor.
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I am a long time fan of John Hodgman and Medallion Status follows on some of the stories relayed in Vacationland and did not disappoint. Having travelled extensively for work in the past I completely understand the singular devotion to a beloved airline in the quest of acquiring mileage and points.