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STREET SMART DATING

John Harold McCoy

Learn the tricky secrets on how you can be playing doctor in a dingy motel, pronto.

 

Ok... you're 5 feet tall, weigh three hundred and ninety pounds, have a flat head, a hunchback, and your dog won't play with you unless you've got food. Is there any hope? Damned straight there is. Just take Uncle John's advice and you'll be breathing heavy in the back seat of a late model crew-cab pickup truck in no time.

Street Smart Dating started out as a website—a spoof on the usual oh-so-correct 'dating/meeting people' advice thing. The URL was askunclejohn.com, and though I did include some common sense advice to bulk it out a bit, the only intent was humor.
Oddly enough, I began getting emails, quite a few of them, asking for advice on dating and meeting people. It occurred to me that a not-so-gentle, slap in the face, wake up and smell the roses—and so on—type of book, with an emphasis on humor, may just do well.

 
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Here's a zinger for you. A guy's best source of information on meeting girls and getting dates is his mom. She's a girl and knows how girls want to be met, treated, messed with, etc. - and - she's the only girl you're ever going to know who'll tell you the truth—unslanted towards a personal agenda—about anything.

On the other hand, a girl's worst source of information on meeting guys and getting dates is her dad. Common sense: 'cause dad don't want no guys sniffing around his baby.

    In the following pages, Uncle John, who has a vast amount of experience as a guy—and being the curious person that he is—had a sex change operation and got a vast amount of experience as a girl—and then had another sex change operation 'cause he liked being a guy better—presents the most efficient ways to get somebody of the opposite sex to mess with you.

 

Watch for Uncle John's new book titled:

 

"How to Get Lucky With Women Who Don't Drink."
 

 

 

 

 

Chapter One

 

But first, a few very important things you should know about how it all began.

In the beginning, God said, "Adam, I gave you that really nifty penis to use, not sit around and stare at all day. Now, get out there and poke something."

Adam replied, "Up yours, dude. These animals get really pissed when I try that stuff, and I'm not getting my ass clawed all to hell just so you can watch."

God thought for a moment. "How about I create you a bitch?"

"Cool," said Adam. "You make it; I'll poke it."

So, God created Eve and said, "Adam, this is Eve."

To which Adam exclaimed, "Wow! Look at those tits."

At this, Eve uttered a disgusted "Harrumph," turned on her heels, and stomped off to another part of the garden.

God, sensing trouble, hurried after her, and catching up asked, "Jesus, Eve. Why are you being such a twit?"

Eve replied, "Who's Jesus?"

God said, "Never mind. What I'm concerned about is you copping an attitude just because Adam appreciates a nice rack."

Eve began to cry.

"Christ, Eve," said God. "Stop with the waterworks."

Eve sobbed, "Who's Christ?

"Never mind," yelled God, getting a little flustered. "Look. Here's the deal. It's the beginning, right? This is the time I create stuff, so I created, well, you know… all the stuff. When it was all done I decided to put something alive in this snazzy garden I'd thrown together. So, I created a penis 'cause I thought it would be fun to watch it poke at things. I put it here in the garden, but it just lay there on the ground doing nothing. So I put some legs on it so it could get around, but it kept bumping into things, so I stuck a brain on top to show it where to go. That worked fine, and I named it Adam. Your job is to let it poke at you once in a while. Now, is that asking too much?"

Still sobbing, Eve asked, "But why is it such a pig, and how about a little romance?"

"Number one," replied God, "it's not a pig, it's a penis. Number two, well, sorry, but I didn't add any romance to it, only that poking instinct. That's really all it is, just a penis with a brain to point it towards something to poke at."

Pondering her options, Eve demanded, "Okay, I'll let it poke at me occasionally, but you have to let me run the world."

God said, "Uh, that'll be a little tough since it's bigger than you. But wait, I've got an idea. I'll put something really cool on you like... oh, I don't know... I'll think of something—something that will pretty much guarantee things will always go your way. How's that?"

Eve, now assured she would always be in control of the world and anxious to get started, agreed, then walked back to where Adam was waiting and said, "Hi there big boy! Gee, have you been working out?"

So, after all was said and done, everything worked out just fine. God's happy, Eve's happy and Adam thinks he's happy.

 

(some more Chapter One) 

THERE IS AN ALTERNATE VIEWPOINT

 

In the beginning, God created Adam and placed him in the Garden of Eden where Adam lived a wonderful, happy, fulfilled life. God, who obviously is a woman—since no man would have invented circumcision—became agitated at seeing Adam so happy, so she created Eve and said, "Eve, go down there and stir up some shit."

Now, Eve, being freshly created, and having no idea how to go about stirring up shit, asked, "How, exactly, do I do that?"

And God, who is no stranger to stirring up shit herself, answered, "Just be yourself."

So Eve went down to the Garden of Eden where, much to the dismay of Adam and all his descendants, she and all her descendants have been stirring their little brains out ever since. Not deliberately, of course, just "being themselves."

Although the story above is fiction, the female propensity for stirring is not. The woman's instinct to keep the air redolent with the smell of shit comes not from a vengeful, man hating, penis-envying, lesbian God, but from the fact that they're smaller than men, have less effect on their physical environment, and get pushed around all their lives. It's their way of saying, "I Exist!" It's the female version of Cogito Ergo Sum – "I stir shit, therefore I am." A strong man can move mountains, shape history, and rule worlds. But, unfortunately, man's majestic accomplishments often collapse under the weight of the unbelievable amount of shit a tiny little woman can stir up. A good example of this was the mighty Samson.... and little, friggin' Delilah.

Understanding the shit stirring instinct, and other bizarre female behavior, requires understanding how smaller organisms use rationalization to, figuratively, level the playing field in order to compete with larger organisms—in this case small women belittling large men in an attempt to create an imagined equality between the sexes. The small female's most obvious effort to affect the above is to corrupt the larger male's basic attitudes and needs by attaching nonsensical values to his actions and motivations. So adept is the female at stirring up shit that she can, in this case, stir where no actual shit exists.

The female's most effective attack on the larger male is to denigrate the male attribute she covets the most: his penis.

By attaching frivolous relevance to that most envied object she attempts to deny the male at least one of his symbols of dominance. Creating such myths as ‘Men like guns because guns remind them of their penis’ is one such attempt to ridicule men's values, thus leveling the field. Women tend to think this is very effective although, in truth it is abhorrent—to say the least—for men to discharge, or even imagine discharging, large caliber weapons, especially those with substantial muzzle blasts, in even the general area of what women secretly consider a magnificent organ.

So, the bottom line is, the next time you take a date to your favorite biker bar, and she starts getting that glazed look on her face... you better get the hell outa there before she starts to stir.

 

Now that we have an idea of what we’re up against, let’s move on.

 

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HarperCollins Wrote

STREET SMART DATING is a non-fiction title; a how-to-guide covering the basics of getting a date. Though there are points of good sense weaved in, the advice, in general, is not to be taken too seriously. The counsel covers both male and female quandaries; however, there’s a strong male tone to narrator’s voice, and the title would be far more marketable to a male readership. The quirky nature of the content, as well as the breadth of the topics covered – from GENESIS to nudist beaches – would lend itself well to illustrations (possibly taking the simple line drawing/caricature approach popularised by comic blog/books such as CYANIDE AND HAPPINESS).

How-to-guides for dating are abundant, and I like the fact that you’ve taken this traditional model and parodied it. STREET SMART DATING is refreshing in a world saturated with websites and books promising to offer all the answers to romantic problems. However, I do not feel that this alone is a strong enough selling point. Some issues to address:

At times, the jokes in this book push a little too far past “political correctness”, particularly when it comes to women. There were points where I felt offense could be too easily taken for any publisher to consider publishing the comments; for instance, where you objectify the women of Florida – saying that they are for “use of Native Floridians only”. That said, often in these instances the comments could be toned back to create some genuinely funny and original passages.

On the whole, you stereotype a little too much in your construction of gender. Today, few people would accept that gender classification is a dichotomy as black and white as you often suggest. Some acknowledgement of the parts of society that don’t fit into the models you construct is necessary to save this book from seeming old-fashioned and closed minded.

Ultimately, this is a difficult title to review. Whilst STREET SMART DATING can be an amusing read at times, and, at other times, offers some genuinely valuable guidance, there’s not enough here to make it a strong proposition. I see from the authonomy page for this title that STREET SMART DATING began as a website. Web pages are a great way to build a fan base for books and kick start writing projects. However, I think that this title really would work much better as a blog. If it were to gain public / media attention, a publisher might consider a traditional book spinning off from this – likely to cater largely for current fans, rather than with the intention of reaching a significant new readership. However, before it would be picked up the fan base would need to be significant. Looking at the website, the interface could be improved, and the content updated. My recommendation would be to go back to the roots of this project and work on these foundations.

MillieC wrote 507 days ago

Okay Uncle John, I have read six chapters.
Six is what I insisted upon (I am a six on your scale so wanted to give you the benefit) and because I was, disgustingly and beyond reason, fascinated by your logic, or lack thereof. There is a definite addictiveness to the way you write and I couldn't help but feel that you knew what you were talking about..even though I knew it was crap!
Okay, so I am being contradictory, so sue me, I am a woman and we do and say shit because that is the way we are made, right? After all it is what we do best.

So did I like it? Mnnn, not sure is the answer, but maybe it is because you are a disgusting pig? Maybe it is because you didn't try hard enough or maybe it's because I am 'bi', after all we all are aren't we, us girls I mean. Or so you say in chapter whatever...

LOL

Yes I did enjoy it, as a good laugh, not as a bible for relationships, that would be really sad. Am going to finish it when I get time, sprnkle it with stardust now and shelve when I have nothing better to put up. ;)

Hey, if this seems a bit harsh, deal with it ; I am being honest. If you are hurt, sorry but that is the way the cookie crumbles. If you, like me, find this kind of stuff fascinating, then you should read on...it IS fun, just please, please please do not take it too seriously!

Well done, Uncle John and remember God (you know who she is) and Jesus will get you one day for the blasphemy!! LOL

Millie C

Almost_Lady_Onogoro wrote 606 days ago

FINISH YOUR BOOK RIGHT NOW PLEASE!!! I NEED TO GIVE IT TO ALL THE DUFFERS WHO I SHOULD NOT GO OUT WITH BUT DO GO OUT WITH BECAUSE I AM A FEMALE WHO IS TOO POLITE TO SAY "EFF OFF!!" TO.
Educational and entertaining


Elizabeth.NYC wrote 565 days ago

This is the most hilarious and clever book, and I'm really thrilled I'm not one of the characters (aka subjects...victims...whatever...hahahaha). There could not be a funnier opening than God and Adam in this story. It's the kind of thing that makes your jaw drop and you think, what the f**** - this guy's got BALLS to write this. I love how John is not afraid to travel to the edges--even cross boundaries that others would think are better obeyed. Now, a part of me wants to believe this story, and a part of me hopes men don't really think this way. :) That internal debate makes me very happy I left the dating circuit to get married.

I've read the authors previous work, which is a different type of story but funny, too, so I feel confident to say we have a comic genius here on Authonomy. If he gets one star for every laugh, he will own the sky.

Lizzi
(Out of Sync)

liza042810 wrote 578 days ago

I just couldn't help it.... I had originally put this on my watchlist to get to in a couple of days, but since it's after midnight and I'm half falling asleep, my mind kept wandering back to this book. Dude.. it's freakin' hilarious! I love the first two parts where God is a man and then the flipside where God is a woman.

Is this published anywhere because if it is, I want to buy it. This would definitely be one for the hard copy collection!

BACKED WITH LAUGHTER THAT BROUGHT ME TEARS AND STITCHES!!!

Liza Gonzalez
-Keepers

riantorr wrote 57 days ago

Extraordinary!

Regards,
Rian Torr
New London Masquerade

Michelle Williamson wrote 66 days ago

I think you are the naughtiest friend I know.

jlsimpson wrote 80 days ago

Awesome.

Gravity_Basher wrote 148 days ago

G'day John

Enjoyed reading your book. A few pearlers and I had no problems with your delivery. In fact I think it adds to the writing to cut the political constraints and serve it up hot.

I've just uploaded a book with a similar style, however it's my travel diary taken from a 3yr trip around the world. It's pretty offensive, but I'm confident you won't have a problem with that (?).

Be interested to hear your thoughts, it's called: In the End, Gravity Wins.

Cheers mate, thanks for the read and glad to see you got a crack at the desk.

Catherine Edmunds wrote 239 days ago

Wonderfully absurd. I was hooked from the 'finger in the dyke' phrase on, and have enjoyed dipping into this book hugely. Very, very funny. I came over to have a look as I've been enjoying your comments on the forum. I've not been disappointed. Thank you!

Declan Conner wrote 256 days ago

Political correctness ... censorship? I can only cite the eBook "Dating my Vibrator" a 17500 word short story compilation narrated from the authors POV from her experiences of dating and having a strong humorous tone in putting down males. In a short space of time she has sold more than 20,000 eBooks.

sumit.agarwal1107 wrote 256 days ago

Congrats on making it to the haper's review.....will have to read the book....guess its interesting, else wudn't had made to the review...

iandsmith wrote 256 days ago

Thanks for this valuable insight. - Ian D Smith THE MARQUIS OF QUEENSBURY RULES, OKAY.

Closet Writer wrote 257 days ago

Thanks for making your review public!

SC Dwinnell, "From the Chyrsalis"

EMDelaney wrote 257 days ago

STREET SMART DATING (Comment update 9/9/2011)

Gosh, Uncle John, I do believe it was suggested that you have crossed over the line of, what was it again(?), Political Correctness(?). You better go back and fix that.

I stand in opposition to the opinion of the editor as I think STREET SMART DATING will sell tens of thousands of copies to various individuals, both male and female, who like to laugh at themselves, the personnification of the commoner who dates and the other fine offered humerous material in this book.

Just saying.....

Narcissus wrote 257 days ago

I, for one, am thankful that the Harper/Collins review reflected my thoughts on this manuscript, to a "T"...

smgonline wrote 286 days ago

The best part that makes you keep reading, besides the humour, is the consistently overriding theme that you're sharing this from a place where you don't have anything against anyone from any walk of life finding their own happiness.

jollyoldsaint wrote 293 days ago

Oh yeah, this is on my watchlist. Thanks for the laughs.

jollyoldsaint wrote 293 days ago

Chapter 2..."do you like quiche?" Dude, I'm cryin' here.

Flamestar wrote 296 days ago

Great job! Hope you get a good comment from the editor!

M.P.FRY wrote 296 days ago

Congrats on your arrival to the editors desk.

PATRICK BARRETT wrote 297 days ago

I came back to read more after a respectful interval away only to find that the pace never lets up and the standard is constant throughout. It would have been nice to find something to criticise damn it. I suppose I'd better star-rate it now. Great stuff.

budly wrote 298 days ago

Great shoot-from-the-hip style. Laughed on page 1.

Flamestar wrote 299 days ago

WOOOOO!!!! Number five in less than two days to go! GO STREET SMART DATING! Good luck!!!! :D

nigel gilbert wrote 301 days ago

Jesus (THE MALE ONE), Ican't belive you got into the top five then dropped out, or did I miss something? We need more readers and backers. Can you back twice, or is that not allowed???
Just publish it!
Nige ;-)

yahoobooker wrote 302 days ago

My friend Kari pointed me in your direction, all the best - yahoobooker!!

Rebecca Tester wrote 302 days ago

There are many nuggets of truth to the humor here. If you could clean up the formatting a little (probably looks better in your Word file), it should be made required reading for those under 17 and all those looking ;-)

Flamestar wrote 302 days ago

Hahaha this was amazingly funny. I've read a few chapters and plan on reading the rest. It is funny, and surprisingly some of it is true! The perspectives on the men and woman are UTTERLY true. I've heard some of these things from guys themselves, and my girl friends say some of the same things. You have the ability to make people laugh and smile, and that is really amazing! You capture the humor and that makes people read onwards! Hope you get back on the desk, I'd reaaaalllly like to see this on shelves. This is truely a book I'd bye. By the Way.... This is great for teens ;)

-Flamestar

Karen Eisenbrey wrote 302 days ago

John,

This is mostly good common sense laced with humor and attitude. The brevity of the chapters works in your favor -- a reader could pick it up and read a chapter in a couple of minutes, without a big commitment, kind of like a coffee date. The advice is solid with just the right amount of snark -- you seem to know what you're talking about and how to keep it fun, which would make for an entertaining date. I'm the proverbial mom, trying to raise nice guys, so I loved all the mom stuff.

The first two chapters didn't work as well as what came after. Chapter 1 didn't fit the tone of the rest of the book, and it just wasn't funny enough to make up for the mean-spiritedness, veering perilously close to misogyny. If your audience is supposed to be men and women, but your first chapter is aimed only at men (or deliberately offends women), you'll lose at least half your audience. You either have to offend everybody equally, or be a whole lot funnier right out of the gate. Chapter 2 seemed out of place -- it might work better later, after you've established your tone.

Not a lot of nitpicks. In chapter 9, you use the word "estuarial" where I think you meant "estrogen." If it was meant to be a joke, it didn't work. Maybe your spellchecker pranked you. At the end of chapter 10, you have "OPPS" where I think you want "OOPS." Oh, the irony . . .

Good luck with this!

Karen Eisenbrey
CRANE'S WAY
TIME SQUARED

Zucchera wrote 303 days ago

Hey, I've read the first three chapters and I have a few things to day.

One. You've really got the satire thing down. Even though the below is still true, I smiled at some parts because of the way you worded them. Also, there is some true stuff in here, which is always good in a satirical piece :)

Two. It's not really my thing. I like humorous dating books - since I have no interest in the real thing - but it has just a little too much.... I don't know. It's too focused on sex for me. And that's just my taste in books. Also maybe because I'm a girl.

Three. My taste in books set aside, your writing flows well and it was easy to read. I always think about the story and the writing separately when I critique, and that way it's easy to find the things I like. So I'll put it this way. You're a good writer. I just didn't like this particular book.

Still I wish you good luck on getting back to the desk - that's gotta be frustrating >.> Keep writing!

~Laura

Laura Bailey wrote 303 days ago

Ha ha ha! Almost unbelievably that you can get away with this but clearly you can, as I read on and on! You have made my jaw drop and made me laugh out loud at my desk. I'm not sure what else to say about this except I'd recommend it for a great giggle. I'm sure this will be picked up and I hope you make the ED!

Good luck,

Laura
Beneath The Blossom Tree

kookicat wrote 304 days ago

Skimmed the first chapter, and like this very much. Backed to give you a nudge onto the desk. :)

Juliusb wrote 304 days ago

Hello John,

You have made my day reading your STREET SMART DATING chapter:

“Generally, we all tend to judge life, people and things, on a scale of about 1 to 10. In everyday life, we shy away from things that are 1's, and don't really expect things that are 10's. We pretty much live in a world of 5's, and, the majority of us are perfectly happy with that,” – gem piece.

“How fat (from 1 to 10)? Can you get down to at least a 5? Why not? How bad do you want it? Actually, there are many men/women who prefer fat men/women, so if you feel comfortable with your weight, don't worry about it; they will find you,” – reality

“Pick one, or stay with the ugly, unhappy, lonely, fat people in new cars—stupid,” – [laughing ribs out]

“Are you a dumbass (from 1 to 10)? Surely, you can make it to a 5. If not, you're probably a happy idiot already,” – urarahhhhhhhh!

“Again, the world is a happy 5, and although it's a long way from a 1 to a 10, it ain't that far from a 1 to a 5, and that's where most of us are happy. Mindset is your biggest enemy. If you sit around telling yourself you're a 1 or a 2, and thinking there's nothing you can do about it and you'll never have a mate (mindset), then you're lost. Anybody who looks vaguely human can, with a little time and some sacrifices, make themself into a happy, loveable 5 ...and 5's get lucky all the time,” Good consolation.


I will indeed use your "Getting Dates" website as referral to my failed clients.

Surely, your STREET SMART DATING is lovely and wish you success with.


JULIUS B [Destined to Triumph]

AntoniaMarlowe wrote 305 days ago

The dating stuf book is grate i reckin it ul do reely well, you no, but i dont think sum peple wil lik it much becos of the jokes an that, you no, at the begning but its reely funny and that, innit. evrybodys shood put it on there shef NOW

Thak U. an sory 4 bad speling but im only 10 an suk at spell

Ditzydana wrote 309 days ago

LOL!!! OMG. This is awesome! I am addicted!

MrHallett wrote 312 days ago

This is one of the most Politically incorrect books I have ever read but I have to admit that I burst out laughing so many times. When Adam muttered, "up yours dude, these animals get really pissed when I try that stuff," I realised I had to read all of Uncle John's book.

I imagine some women may find dear old John rather offensive but as I read I had to laugh. Your writing really reminded me of Tucker Max, which I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. Also some of the advice for the women, I thought was rather obvious and trite. Nonetheless I had a permanent grin as I read your book. I especially loved Uncle John's advice for meeting dates:

"The Frisbee: Chuck it around at the target for a conversation. If this doesn't work, throw it at somebody else till one does - Slam it into enough people and eventually it will work." When I read this I laughed so hard.

I also loved John's advice for the ugly hunchback. It was so offensive, yet so funny and perfectly encapsulates your book:
5 foot tall, flat head, hunch-back: Is there any hope for me? Can I ever get a date?
Dear old Uncle John: Damned straight there is...but you'll have to pay 'em"

I hope Uncle John continues to add chapters and I can't wait for the day when I see this in the "Romance" section of my local Waterstones!

eloravelle wrote 314 days ago

I really liked it!

Kate Weidmann wrote 315 days ago

I love you easy, conversational writing style. I think it's incredibly accessible and funny, and a pleasure to read.

Some of the elements are probably offensive, but most of the literate population can determine (I hope!) that you're writing with your tongue firmly in your cheek (and if you're not, don't tell anyone). You're fairly equally offensive to women, men, the gay community, and pretty much everyone else, which helps bring the humor across. I certainly wasn't offended, and while I can see why others would be so, I don't think it's something to be concerned about, at least not in what I've read.

I think what truly frightens me is that while I would never want to see this in the actual dating/self-help type categories, you do have some valid dating tips. However, I believe it belongs firmly on the humor shelf!

Good luck!

Declan Conner wrote 315 days ago

John, I don't understand you. This could have made you more that any advance by now as an eBook. Good luck with staying on the ED. I hope HC publish it. This has to be one of the most entertaining reads I have had in many years. i can't believe someone has said it is free on your website. It is like giving away sacks of gold dust.

PJ Daley wrote 315 days ago

Dear John,
Within the first six lines of the first chapter I was dying laughing. This is hilarious! This is a definite back.
PJ Daley - Birth of the Warrior

Shadowchime wrote 317 days ago

Funny, brilliant, and insulting. I actually read the whole thing on your website, opened the book, and hey it's basically the website in book form! Great job. I think you should shorten your website though so that it's not the same exact thing, and that way you can sell your book by saying..hey did you like that bit i posted on the web...then buy the rest! or in this case...get on authonomy, read the rest , then back it!

6 stars

-Shadowchime

Mr Lurve wrote 324 days ago

really really good read, v v funny .. enjoyed what i read... will come back for more

Peggy51 wrote 324 days ago

I'm in chapter 4 and, well, I'm done. It's witty; humorous. I like the tongue in cheek...just not for me.

Marija F.Sullivan wrote 325 days ago

Fun! Fun! Fun!
Congratulations and best wishes,
M

- Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year
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Sara R wrote 325 days ago

Love this book :) I really couldn't stop laughing! :D I do hope you get published. All I can say is... add more to it! :)

Sara

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Batmans Butt wrote 326 days ago

This is hilarious. Its always dangerous to label your own work as funy but you get away with it here because the strength of the writing backs it up.

I will read more, simply becuase you are making me
BB

juls-jewels wrote 326 days ago

i really hope you make the editors desk. my daughter wants to buy it. lol

AntoinetteBergin wrote 327 days ago

I still love your book, but since you made it to ED (congrats!) I'm giving someone else a turn on my shelf. Nothing personal. You just don't need me anymore *sob* like all the other men in my life!

But seriously, congratulations on your achievement. Yay for you!

arlene.k wrote 329 days ago

Dear John,

It is with a heavy heart that I must write to you to tell you how I really feel.

Kidding. I've never written a "Dear John" letter before and I just couldn't help myself...

This is a great read and I look forward to purchasing a copy once published.

Love Always,

Arlene

juls-jewels wrote 329 days ago

i have read two chapters and have to stop because my daughter wants to read it now. i really enjoyed the chapters i did read. it was very funny. It was politcally incorrect in a tongue in cheek ( will you get away with this?)
LOL
i will read the whole book and definatly buy it. is it on sale??

Timothy F. J. wrote 333 days ago

Superficial, shallow, so 'incorrect' ..... and absolutely hilarious. I rarely laugh out loud when reading; this got me chuckling several times.
Some of the advice is repeated to each gender, which may be right but might irritate the more demanding reader. Some of it probably works in Florida, but definitely does not in London. I tried the ‘lean in and say “Umm – smells good” thing and I can attest to this having the opposite of the desired result. But that might just be me...
I have backed it despite your having spammed me (in fact, I don't know why I started reading the book at all, I have my rules...)

Well done, Uncle John. I hope you get back on the desk.


A few nit-picks (it's stronger than me...):

Ch4 start – missing the close quote on “special man”
‘I am a woman, hear me roar’ – just after there is the wrong sort of ‘their’.
“Never used the line ‘coffee, tea or me’ unless….” – this piece of advice is very witty, but ill-placed in its list (which was of staggeringly bad bits of advice). “Use the line ‘tea, coffee or me’ liberally” would be better.
You seem to prefer ‘cause’ in place of because. Sorry, we pedants need an inverted comma before that. But prefer the whole ‘be’ thing to be there.
TFJ

Dharm wrote 337 days ago

Great presentation of many useful tips.

Tripod932 wrote 338 days ago

Uncle John has obviously been around the block a few times ( does the midget count as a half trip?) and has lived to tell the tale.

Timmy42 wrote 339 days ago

I have started to read your book. So far i haven atually stopped laughing and my ribs hurt (In a good way). i have started it highly and will contiue to read it when i can actually breath again.

Just right for my sense of humour.

Timmy