(Part 2) Best parody books according to redditors

Ah yes, a long time "flan," this must mean you are still in the custard phase of your body progression. Worry not, all the answers you seek can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Swoly-Bible-Bro-Science-Life/dp/0735211124

And here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ARGgOTuSK0

Good Gaining, Young Yogurt Pastry.

I disagree. As a comedy nerd + writer, I have to chime in here. I hate this argument. It's not generational, it's the format.

The format SNL, weekly live show that is necessarily based on advertisements, is a poor format. You have to write quickly to produce that much material. Which isn't so bad, except you have such a wide audience and dependence on advertisement that you have to go for the common denominator EVERY TIME.

There are plenty of smaller groups who can do amazing weekly work, but that is because they can rely on their audience to be smart. The SNL audience is millions of people. Millions of people who the advertisers NEED to keep watching the show.

There are a ton of talented writers + performers that march through SNL. But overall it is mediocre comedy based on catch phrased characters. Even your example is a catch phrase.

For example,
Matt Foley character was first developed by Bob Odenkirk for another show. He was a fully fledged character, the way Odenkirk wrote him. (source: Here's The Kicker, http://www.amazon.com/Heres-Kicker-Conversations-Humor-Writers/dp/1582975051)

The first Matt Foley skit is true to that. He is a flawed being but with just enough humanity to keep our empathy.

Even in the second or third sketch the catchphrase is uttered immediately as Farley goes over the top and crashes through a coffee table to grab laughs in just the first minute.

It's a format that necessarily yields aggravatingly simple and base comedy.

https://www.amazon.com/Swoly-Bible-Bro-Science-Life/dp/0735211124

Here you go

Our Dumb World: The Onion's Atlas of the Planet Earth, 73rd Edition.

I swear this is the funniest thing I've ever read. Not only that, but it's an atlas. It covers every damn country. It's the best bathroom reading. Ever. Period. It's also a good ice breaker, although much of it is highly offensive. But seriously, I can't recommend this enough. Best $20 you'll ever spend.

The U.S. army has a zombie survival guide as well.

[https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Army-Zombie-Combat-Skills/dp/1599219093/ref=nodl_]

http://www.amazon.com/Asshole-Original-Self-Help-Recovering-Assholes/dp/0898048044

https://www.amazon.com/Swoly-Bible-Bro-Science-Life/dp/0735211124

The only book he really needs.

Wait, is there a full version of this? I want more.

Edit: found it! https://www.amazon.com/William-Shakespeares-Tragedy-Siths-Revenge/dp/159474808X

While that does look awesome, it makes me think of this instantly. Good reads for anybody who wants to hear an even sassier version of R2.

Tratto da "Our Dumb World" di The Onion (il Lercio d'oltreoceano, ispiratore del nostrano).

People do it. I've got a book somewhere of a guy that just does this for a living and compiles the responses into books he sells.

Edit: Dug it out of my book shelf:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Timewaster-Letters-Robin-Cooper/dp/1843171694

http://www.amazon.com/Our-Dumb-World-The-Onion/dp/0316018430

Its pretty good

From the Amazon page for the book

> From the internet mischief-maker who brought you the “Knock Knock Hijack”, in which he ran away with a friend’s Facebook joke to hilarious effect, and “Hotel Graffiti”, a series of peculiar messages hidden in hotel rooms around the world, comes “But... You’re a Horse”, a collection of pranks, anecdotes and gags that have nothing whatsoever to do with the cover of the book containing them.

On the other hand, it would probably be exactly what it looks like in the Bojack 'verse.

He also wrote the single greatest book of all time: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Timewaster-Letters-Robin-Cooper/dp/1843171694

edit: look just watch this ok?

we have https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Army-Zombie-Combat-Skills/dp/1599219093/ and https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Army-Werewolf-Sniper-Manual/dp/1599219875 so we aren't so bad, I just wish they were on APD...

If you like this style you should check out the Great Yokai War, by directed by beloved Japanese horror director Takashi Miike.


and check out this book: Yokai Attack!

If you like this kind of thing and don't know about 'The Timewaster Letters', you should check it out

(The Timewaster Phone Calls are also brilliant):

http://www.robincooper.co.uk/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Timewaster-Letters-Robin-Cooper/dp/1843171694

Seriously funny.

[Amazon link] (https://www.amazon.com/William-Shakespeares-Force-Doth-Awaken/dp/159474985X)

I believe there are plays for all the other Star Wars movies, too.

Edit: GRAMMAR

You should respond to your family by sending them this book: http://www.amazon.com/Asshole-Original-Self-Help-Recovering-Assholes/dp/0898048044

And Here’s the Kickeris the first that comes to mind because it’s all interviews of comedy writers. Born Standing Up by Steve Martin was really good too. I’ve never found a how to guide on stand up that helped me unfortunately. Really the best lesson for me was to bomb at open mic a few times.

What if it's:
https://www.amazon.com/Bi-Curious-George-Unauthorized-Andrew-Simonian/dp/1604332832

Would that change your mind?

relevant

That's because it's a physical book.

Old but classic - The Stand by Stephen King.
Apocalypse Z by Manel Loureiro
The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks has quite a lot of detail.

If you want to stick with English language sources, I think that learning about Yokai is a good place to start. I'm aware of one book called Yokai Attack that features a lot of the same yokai, but once you get started researching you'll quickly come across other thing. I find that the English language Wikipedia pages seem to be a bit lacking for the more obscure entries, but I think there is enough to get started.

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Amazon UK is doing it right... almost:

Paperback - £4.94

Kindle - £4.69

You might like my dad's book - http://www.amazon.com/Politically-Correct-Bedtime-Stories-Garner/dp/0285640410 Cinderella's fairy godpersun turns her into an unrealistic barbie doll figure, prompting the men of the ball to a frat boy brawl for possession over her... The women confront her and keep her there past midnight, wherupon she "sighed and stretched and scratched her ribs... 'Kill me now if you want, sisters, but at least I'll die in comfort." They all shed their restrictive ball clothing in relief, and finding the men of the kingdom dead, take it over, dress them in their old gowns and tell the press it was a homophobic brawl, and set up a clothing co-op. Henceforth, Cinderwear™ was renowned throughout the land for its practical women's garments.... Seriously, it may pay for my college education, but this book is also fucking hilarious.

The onion made an atlas? That sounds amazing!

Edit: found a link for anyone interested.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Our-Dumb-World-The-Onion/dp/0316018430

Books

• Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks. A great read that will forever fuel zombie conversations in the future.
  
• World War Z by Max Brooks. A well done recount of the zombie war that nearly wiped humans off the planet.
  
• Day By Day Armageddon by J. L. Bourne. A compelling diary-style account from the beginning of a zombie apocalypse.
  
• Beyond Exile by J. L. Bourne. A sequel that picks up right where Day By Day left off.
  
• The Zombie Combat Manual by Roger Ma. Meh. Just a cash-in on Max Brooks' great work with the survival guide.
  
• U.S. Army Zombie Combat Skills by 'Dept. of the Army'. Lame. About as fun to read as a roll of toilet paper.

>Gewichtheben

Wenn dein Bruder des Englisches mächtig ist, würde ich The Swoly Bible von Dom Mazzetti in Erwägung ziehen. Ist das Buch eines Youtubers, der macht auf witzig getrimmte "Tipps" zum Gewichtheben, trifft sehr meinen Humor. Hab das Buch selber noch nicht gelesen (kommt erst morgen, laut Amazon), aber wenn es nur halb so witzig wie die Videos ist, kann man da nichts falsch machen.

Gibt halt im Gewichtheben sogenannte "Broscience", das sind Sachen, welche meist (in Ermangelung eines besseren Wortes) anekdotisch verbreitet werden und nicht wissenschaftlich belegt sind. Mike Tornabene hat die Figur "Dom Mazzetti" geschaffen, welche als stereotypischer Meathead diese "Broscience" als Tipps auf seinem Kanal verbreitet. Ich finds lustig.

Unfortunately, yes.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0811863700

The Zombie survival guide is a good place to start, it was written by Maz Brooks, the World War Z author! It details all different kinds of zombies and several case study scenarios.

Get the Swoly Bible. Get Big. Problem Solved.

Bigotry and Political Correctness are two different things. Bigotry is when you treat a person in a certain way (positive or negative) in whole or in part because of some trait that they cannot control. Political correctness is when you describe someone using language designed specifically to be inoffensive due to the lack of connotation. You can be a politically correct bigot who uses PC language to be an asshole, or a perfectly normal non-judgmental and non-bigoted person who doesn't care about the words that they use. One has to do with the actions that one takes, and the other has to do with language.

Let's break it down Disney-educational-video-style, in case you don't get what I'm trying to say.

This is Farmer Joe. Farmer Joe has recently suffered a string of losses. Let's hear what Farmer Joe has to say. "Them niggers are always stealing my watermelons". Oh, my, Farmer Joe! What you said... it sure sounds bigoted! Let's take a step back. Why does what Joe said sound so hateful? It's because of the word "nigger". You see, "nigger" means something other then just "black person", because of years and years of hateful use. Let's have Farmer Joe re-try that phrase, using this list of substitute words that mean similar things to the words that they are replacing, without carrying the same negative connotations. Farmer Joe- "Them persons of African descent are always stealing my watermelons." There, isn't that an improvement? It certainly sounds better when you don't use the word "nigger", now doesn't it? Well, that's incorrect. It shouldn't sound better, because Farmer Joe is still singling out an entire race of people because of their skin color, and calling them thieves. What should Farmer Joe actually say? Let's tell him. Farmer Joe, would you read this for us, please? Thank you. Farmer Joe- "Lots of my watermelons have been stolen recently." There, now Farmer Joe is saying the right thing. He is now only stating the pertinent facts, without including any language that hints at race.

Of course, it's not always possible to just state a fact without including racial or otherwise sensitive verbiage, because this is a complicated world. Let's meet with Mayor Paul. Mayor Paul, what is the thing that most threatens your city's security? Mayor Paul- "Black Gangs that rove the streets and cause property damage." Well, now, isn't that scary? Tell me, Mayor Paul, are there any non-black gangs that rove the streets and cause property damage? There are? Well, why did you say "black gangs". Oh, I see. It's because most of the black gangs are causing property damage, and only one non-black gang, a Latino gang, is engaging in similar behavior. You don't want to be a bigot, do you Mayor Paul? Of course not. You are simply stating fact, that it is specifically the black gangs causing a problem for some strange reason. Say, why don't you say it this way! Read from this sheet, Mayor! Mayor Paul- "The biggest problem is that gangs of racists are causing massive amounts of property damage." There, now you've stated the problem without singling one groups' race, as well as accused them of being bigots! It's not a perfect solution, but it's certainly politically correct!

Also, see http://www.amazon.com/Politically-Correct-Bedtime-Stories-Garner/dp/0285640410

I have a lot of thoughts about it, but there's nothing I can say quickly. There are some great books by much smarter people than me on the /r/comedywriting reading list:

• Jokes: Philosophical Thoughts on Joking Matters - Ted Cohen
  
• Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life - Steve Martin
  
• The Comic Toolbox: How To Be Funny Even if You're Not - John Vorhaus
  
• And Here's the Kicker: Conversations with 21 Top Humor Writers on their Craft - Mike Sacks
  
  There's also /r/standup. Doing standup has greatly informed my writing. I highly recommend it for anyone who thinks they're funny.

How about an entire book?

https://www.amazon.com/Bi-Curious-George-Unauthorized-Andrew-Simonian/dp/1604332832/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

I've got a few more:

1. [Go the F**k to Sleep] (http://www.amazon.com/Go-F-Sleep-Adam-Mansbach-ebook/dp/B004YMYR2C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1414123015&sr=8-4&keywords=safe+baby+handling+tips)
   
2. [K is for Knifeball] (http://www.amazon.com/K-Knifeball-Alphabet-Terrible-Advice-ebook/dp/B009F3G958/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1414123015&sr=8-5&keywords=safe+baby+handling+tips)
   
3. [If You Give a Kid a Cookie, Will He Shut the F**k Up?] (http://www.amazon.com/You-Give-Cookie-Will-Shut-ebook/dp/B00F8GUN76/ref=pd_sim_kstore_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YJ34BBQ5B1T1H3H6WA0)
   
4. [That's Not Your Mommy Anymore] (http://www.amazon.com/Thats-Not-Your-Mommy-Anymore-ebook/dp/B004XI9IC6/ref=pd_sim_kstore_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YJ34BBQ5B1T1H3H6WA0)
   
5. [Safe Baby Handling Tips] (http://www.viralnova.com/baby-handling-tips/)
   
6. [How Not to Kill Your Baby] (http://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Kill-Your-Baby-ebook/dp/B006UD2COI/ref=pd_sim_kstore_11?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YJ34BBQ5B1T1H3H6WA0)
   
7. [Baby's First Tattoo] (http://www.amazon.com/Babys-First-Tattoo-Jim-Mullen/dp/0743224450/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1X05RPJDZ7T8R50RCB0Y)
   
8. [Raising the Perfect Child Through Manipulation and Guilt] (http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Perfect-Child-Through-Manipulation/dp/0061759570/ref=pd_sim_b_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VVWDAE9A2WAXA5KPHHD)
   
9. [The Taking Tree] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Taking-Tree-Selfish-Parody/dp/1442407638/ref=pd_sim_b_13?ie=UTF8&refRID=0FJDP8BFTG0CRQ0S9BAE)
   
10. [Fuck You Sun] (http://www.amazon.com/Fuck-You-Sun-Matt-Cole/dp/0615509142/ref=pd_sim_b_37?ie=UTF8&refRID=0FJDP8BFTG0CRQ0S9BAE)
    
11. [Bi-Curious George] (http://www.amazon.com/Bi-Curious-George-An-Unauthorized-Parody/dp/1604332832/ref=pd_sim_b_42?ie=UTF8&refRID=0FJDP8BFTG0CRQ0S9BAE)
    
12. [Monsters Eat Whiny Children] (http://www.amazon.com/Monsters-Whiny-Children-Bruce-Kaplan/dp/1416986898/ref=pd_sim_b_14?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VVWDAE9A2WAXA5KPHHD)
    
13. [How to Traumatize Your Children] (http://www.amazon.com/How-Traumatize-Your-Children-Deliberately/dp/1601063091/ref=pd_sim_b_23?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VVWDAE9A2WAXA5KPHHD)
    
14. [Reasons Mommy Drinks] (http://www.amazon.com/Reasons-Mommy-Drinks-Lyranda-Martin-Evans-ebook/dp/B00BVJG4C2/ref=pd_sim_kstore_39?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YJ34BBQ5B1T1H3H6WA0)

/u/Mehrio27 needs this http://www.amazon.com/Asshole-Original-Self-Help-Recovering-Assholes/dp/0898048044

The US of eh?

A Swoly Bible: the bros way of life https://www.amazon.com/Swoly-Bible-Bro-Science-Life/dp/0735211124/

and a poop emoji shirt.

The (sort of) Dark Mage By Nelson Chereta

The main character grew up in a society of Dark Mages and he lives according to that upbringing. The book has some dark undertones but it's much more dark humor than an actually grim world.

He's on a quest to obtain familiars (monster slaves) and prove himself to his dark society. Really I can't recommend this book enough it's a very fun read.

William Shakespeare's Tragedy of the Sith's Revenge: Star Wars Part the Third (William Shakespeare's Star Wars) https://www.amazon.com/dp/159474808X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2fv2AbVGK413S

I recommend This

I've actually made bacon pancakes before. They're amazing.

That said, I'd love this. My girlfriend is a huuuuuge fan, so I know she'd go crazy if I got her this.

You could win with an interesting set of coffee table books. I'll start you out.

I'm totally buying that.

There is a book of Harry Potter-themed insults he may enjoy/find stupidly funny. Link

Go with the beach. Beaches rock.

Just a comedy nerd dabbling in writing here - but I'm also a bookseller and my two mainstays on this front are Truth in Comedy and And Here's the Kicker. Both are well-known, but sometimes missed. Also, in terms of general writing habits, Bird by Bird is phenomenal.

Makes me want to buy this...

https://www.amazon.com/William-Shakespeares-Star-Trilogy-34-inch/dp/1594747911/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536432229&sr=8-2&keywords=star+wars+shakespeare+book

Ideally I want to be working as a performance analyst for a big rugby club, preferably in France. Toulon is the dream. That basically means I'll be looking at all the data the players collect over a match from GPS packs and then formulating how to better them when it comes to training.

I've also spent a lot of time thinking up Zombie Survival methods. If you haven't try giving The Zombie Survival guide by Max Brooks a read.

i legit had these as a kid. this is an old joke.

Yes. They've been quietly ruling us for years...

I haven't seen that one, but this one is absolutely hilarious:

https://www.amazon.com/Politically-Correct-Bedtime-Stories-Garner/dp/0285640410

>Familiar exploits of beloved characters are related from a respectful, prejudice-free perspective: the Emperor is no longer naked in his new clothes but “is endorsing a clothing-optional lifestyle,”

Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/William-Shakespeares-Force-Doth-Awaken/dp/159474985X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506105395&sr=8-1&keywords=the+force+doth+awaken

It already exists (though it was written by a man, as satire, so I'm sure it's rejected).

Ignore the 2014 publishing date on it, the original version came out in 1994. And. It's Hysterical. And still timely! My teen-aged son and his friends had a fun hour or so reading bits of it to each other and cracking up a few months ago.

Heh. Kinda like a character in The (sort of) Dark Mage (Waldo Rabbit Series Book 1)

https://www.amazon.com/But-Youre-Horse-David-Bussell-ebook/dp/B00QH1LK9G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518379170&sr=8-1&keywords=but+you%27re+a+horse

I also liked this one http://www.amazon.com/And-Heres-Kicker-Conversations-Writers/dp/1582975051

Everyone knows Rabbits are disgusting, vicious creatures.

I know for a fact that this book would Turn that frown Upsidedown :)

I hope your day gets better!

To paraphrase Our Dumb World:

"Let's be honest: the United States is the most important country in the world. Some people say that it's the only country in the world. Perhaps it is."

is your friend robin cooper? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Timewaster-Letters-Robin-Cooper/dp/1843171694

This book have changed my view of everything in my natural environment.

Harry Potter Insult Book

Too cool not to have!

Thanks for the contest! fortissimo :)

Relevant?

Joke stolen from this book.

Only the best atlas, though: http://www.amazon.com/Our-Dumb-World-Inc-Onion/dp/0316018430

Have you red Max Brooks zombie survival guide? I swear by it, it depends weather you are doing clean up or travel. 1-4 get the book of amazon or it might be an ebook

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https://www.amazon.com/Zombie-Survival-Guide-Complete-Protection-ebook/dp/B000FBJAOG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543452505&sr=8-3&keywords=max+brooks

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i hope that helps

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he pretty much goes over everything

It sounds like you need the adventures of the vile necromancer, known as Waldo Rabbit: https://www.amazon.com/sort-Dark-Mage-Waldo-Rabbit-ebook/dp/B00C8A543S

Also does a surprisingly good job against zombie bites!

Zombie Survival Guide

Essential Reading

Quite the book. Here's a link for anyone interested.

Oh, love the idea of the Walking Dead mug and the Nightshift coffee.

Maybe some zombie chocolates to go with the coffee? http://www.candywarehouse.com/products/skybar-zombie-food-halloween-candy-22-piece-bag/

Or what about some coffee beans in chocolate?

If they like zombies, this might be a good read
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zombie-Survival-Guide-Complete-Protection/dp/071563318X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417622577&sr=8-2&keywords=zombie+gift

Yokai Attack?
Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Yokai-Attack-Japanese-Monster-Survival/dp/4770030703

Rule #9 - machetes don't need reloading

These aren't all true so please don't take offense.
These are all in a book called 'Our Dumb World' found here on amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Dumb-World-Inc-Onion/dp/0316018430/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343167194&sr=8-1&keywords=our+dumb+world

I really loved this book And Here's The Kicker.

Also Andy Kaufman's biography Lost in the Funhouse

This thread makes me think of the best book I own.

http://www.amazon.com/Our-Dumb-World-Onions-Edition/dp/0316018422

U.S. Army Zombie Combat Skills

Too many books to think through for the most interesting overall.

But if I can limit it to the most interesting toilet reading, I nominate The Onion's World Atlas.

We're both so cool, we have THIS together.

Unfortunately I could only pick one thing. We have lots alike on the book list!

maybehttp://www.amazon.com/The-U-S-EH-Secretly-Controls/dp/0811863700/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381499527&sr=8-1&keywords=the+U.S.+of+eh

Required reading

This title had all my favorites from my childhood there.

http://www.amazon.com/Yokai-Attack-Japanese-Monster-Survival/dp/4770030703

This next title has some pretty good ones too.

http://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Ghost-Stories-Paranormal-ebook/dp/B005LPUEKA

Kuchisake-onna or Slit-Mouthed Woman is pretty good. Also, Hashi Hime was on of my favorites because I lived near the Kintai Bridge. If you Google those I am sure you will find them available online.

Oh there is one that is kind of funny. It was represented in the Harry Potter series, Toire no Hanako-san. Basically the bathroom ghost.

But... You're a Horse.

Not all is lost. Pick it up off Amazon for $4 after shipping

You might not read Shakespeare himself, but might I suggest A marvelous rendtion

here's the ebook version

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1594747911/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1450669626&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=star+wars+shakespeare+box+set&dpPl=1&dpID=61Z1W1Dn35L&ref=plSrch

Only $8.76 on Amazon.

fun ones you might like are Super Sales on Super Heroes by William D. Arand or the Waldo Rabbit series by Nelson Chereta

I thought they identify as WASP.

Anyway, there was research done on those kind of people in general https://www.amazon.com/Asshole-Original-Self-Help-Recovering-Assholes/dp/0898048044 (the whole trilogy)

Our government is just as fucked up. Plus, Canada already controls the United States.

http://www.amazon.ca/U-S-Of-Eh-Secretly-Controls/dp/0811863700

DiCaprio's acting career definitely dodged a blaster shot there.

Methinks only Shakespeare in his current incarnation of Ian Doescher could save the pre-trilogy from its hammy dialogue.

http://www.amazon.com/William-Shakespeares-Star-Trilogy--34-inch/dp/1594747911

I haven't read it yet, but I already know it'll change my life.

https://www.amazon.com/Swoly-Bible-Bro-Science-Life/dp/0735211124

Thanks for the love, guys. I'm aware this is a touch whorey, but if you enjoyed this little trifle I think you'll like my book, 'But... You're a Horse', which you can buy from Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/But-Youre-Horse-David-Bussell-ebook/dp/B00QH1LK9G/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1427120839&sr=1-1&keywords=bussell+horse