Recently I gave a copy to a friend of my wife's and her husband as a housewarming gift. I mentioned to them that several people had told me that it was excellent bathroom reading. Apparently they took me very literally, because the next day my wife's friend called her to tell her that while she and her husband were supposed to be doing some work around the house, her husband kept disappearing into the bathroom. At first she was irritated, and then concerned. Of course, it turned out that he was sneaking off to read my book. So be warned: It may start off as bathroom reading, but if you don't want people to think you're experience uncontrollable bouts of Dianetics, you may want to leave the book in the living room.
In case you're still not convinced, here are some quotes from various pillars of the blogging community regarding the wonder that is Antisocial Commentary:
"Diesel is that rare author who manages to find humor in just about anything. And not just 'regular' humor, but the much more difficult/rare Oh My God I'm About To Wet My Pants Because I'm Laughing So Hard, Help Me Jeebus! variety."
- Crazy Aunt Beatrice from Central Snark
"Many would call it being a virtuoso, a prodigy or idiot-savant. In fact, due to the flying bullets of topics flying all around the reader, he covers all three of the aforementioned much to the chagrin of his fellow writers.... No other humor writer matches this ability sans one. Diesel has defined his niche and it is as the heterosexual David Sedaris. Yes, Virigina, that is possible. Just peek between the covers."- Howard from The Web Pen Blog
"Mr. Kroese is an amazingly brilliant and creative writer. It's always great to find someone who can take a simple thing like putting on your socks or renting a car and turn it into entertainment."
- Teri from The Road Lester Traveled
"The topics are as varied and diverse as the selections in today's average peanut butter aisle in the supermarket. I can laugh at things that are funny, but Diesel makes me laugh at things that I wouldn't have thought to think of as funny but, upon further review, realize are obviously funny. I really enjoy picking this book up, and you will too."
- The Frogster from The Frog Bog
"Diesel’s book is funny. I laughed out loud every few pages and I chuckled more often than not between every flip. More importantly, the book is very, very readable. To collect 150+ pages from hundreds of posts and have it flow from start to finish is quite a feat. All in all, this is a good read and an anthology worthy of purchase."
- SinisterDan from The Reasonable Ego
"Diesel is one funny guy. Correction - make that one funny, brilliant guy. He gets it - gets the absurdities of life - and with his own unique, inimitable style of writing shares his take on life. Antisocial Commentary is a must read for all who recognize that laughter can get us through just about anything life throws our way. And then some… It brings forth smirks, smiles, chuckles and those big old laugh-out-loud guffaws. Read it and weep – tears of laughter!"
- Beth from Books Etc.
And no, I didn't pay any of these people to say that stuff. I'm not much for self-promotion (see, now even I'm laughing!), but you might have noticed that I'm rather proud of this book. I'd stack it up against anything in the Humor section of Barnes and Noble, if they wouldn't keep throwing me out of the store.
So just buy it, ok? You have until December 14th to get it at the almost immorally low price of $9.95 with free shipping. And remember, any proceeds will go to the cause of promoting Huey Lewis.*
Oh, and I know there are several others of you who have written rave reviews that aren't included here. Don't worry, I'll do another of these shameless posts soon. If you'd like to be mentioned, please leave a comment or send me an email so that I don't accidentally miss you.
Ok, so buy the book, and I'll see you tomorrow for the caption contest results. If you buy the book.
*Huey Lewis is not a charity and contributions are not considered tax-deductible.
I wonder if you can get my book at Humor-blogs.com.- The Frogster from The Frog Bog
"Diesel’s book is funny. I laughed out loud every few pages and I chuckled more often than not between every flip. More importantly, the book is very, very readable. To collect 150+ pages from hundreds of posts and have it flow from start to finish is quite a feat. All in all, this is a good read and an anthology worthy of purchase."
- SinisterDan from The Reasonable Ego
"Diesel is one funny guy. Correction - make that one funny, brilliant guy. He gets it - gets the absurdities of life - and with his own unique, inimitable style of writing shares his take on life. Antisocial Commentary is a must read for all who recognize that laughter can get us through just about anything life throws our way. And then some… It brings forth smirks, smiles, chuckles and those big old laugh-out-loud guffaws. Read it and weep – tears of laughter!"
- Beth from Books Etc.
And no, I didn't pay any of these people to say that stuff. I'm not much for self-promotion (see, now even I'm laughing!), but you might have noticed that I'm rather proud of this book. I'd stack it up against anything in the Humor section of Barnes and Noble, if they wouldn't keep throwing me out of the store.
So just buy it, ok? You have until December 14th to get it at the almost immorally low price of $9.95 with free shipping. And remember, any proceeds will go to the cause of promoting Huey Lewis.*
Oh, and I know there are several others of you who have written rave reviews that aren't included here. Don't worry, I'll do another of these shameless posts soon. If you'd like to be mentioned, please leave a comment or send me an email so that I don't accidentally miss you.
Ok, so buy the book, and I'll see you tomorrow for the caption contest results. If you buy the book.
*Huey Lewis is not a charity and contributions are not considered tax-deductible.
Labels: Antisocial Commentary, Shout-Outs
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