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A review by whitneymouse
Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone by Bo Burnham
4.0
As a fan of Bo Burnham's comedy, I knew I had to read this. This book is funny and serious and vulgar and spectacular. I initially went into it expecting a bunch of poems like "Martha" (my favorite of the ones he reads in "What.") but, of course, he writes poems like "Different" that are about real issues and stimulate thought. I wish I was done with my degree so I could teach some of these poems.
Favorites that weren't featured in "What." were "They" & "Secret Ingredient", both of which are short but hilarious.
Lastly, I wanted to note that he thanks Shel Silverstein at the end of the book and the influence is very apparent. This book reads like a very adult Shel Silverstein book. It's wonderful. If you like Bo Burnham, I would highly suggest it. If you don't know the author's comedy work and aren't bothered by swearing and innuendo, I would highly suggest it. Solid 4.
Favorites that weren't featured in "What." were "They" & "Secret Ingredient", both of which are short but hilarious.
Lastly, I wanted to note that he thanks Shel Silverstein at the end of the book and the influence is very apparent. This book reads like a very adult Shel Silverstein book. It's wonderful. If you like Bo Burnham, I would highly suggest it. If you don't know the author's comedy work and aren't bothered by swearing and innuendo, I would highly suggest it. Solid 4.