Dave Barrys History of the Millennium (So Far)

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Write a customer review. Read reviews that mention dave barry history of the millennium laugh out loud millennium far darned pull current events year in review columns human beings think there is no possible beings can get get any stupider millenium so far stupider read year darned past few years read next next year events of one year barry history barry has been writing humor.

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. But again made the mistake of reading Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. But again made the mistake of reading it while waiting for my flight from Sydney to Los Angeles. I laughed so much I was afraid they would not allow me to board the plane for security reasons. A mad old lady on a hour flight is a threat to other passengers One person found this helpful. Ironic Humor and good facts on the drive home. Some of Dave Barry's books are screamingly, laugh-out-loud funny.

Others are just silly and juvenile. This is one of the lesser Dave Barry books; it's still amusing, in a juvenile and just plain silly way, but it's far from his best. This collection of Dave Barry's 21st century annual reviews, with his sort of history of the world prior to the year , aims its pointed humor at the absurd behavior of those who may take themselves just a little too seriously, and especially those who seem to think they can outwit the general public. While it may be true that an alarming number of Americans can be outwitted, you can be sure "the funniest man in America" won't be among them.

From suit-wearing talking heads on TV, to Martha Stewart who just wants to focus on her salad , to Al Gore and his status reports from earth , to most anyone connected to the Bush administration, like Dick, "Dick," Cheney , Barry massacres them all with his rapier wit. He only spares the year because after the September 11 attacks "it didn't feel right to make jokes about the rest of the year and then either ignore the attacks or suddenly become serious. Dave Barry is timeless. I bought this book for my 24 year old son during his recovery; wasn't sure if he would enjoy it, given his age and growing up in today's video game over the top razzle dazzle entertainment world.

He read it multiple times, loaned it out to his room mates, they loved it! Some of the references are dated Ronald Reagan ; but a little bit of history didn't hurt him. He said he looked to see when the book was written, then it made sense and he got the humor. Good thing I was sitting down. It was one of the best books I've given him.

He's read it multiple times. Not as laugh out loud funny as I've come to expect of Mr. It had its moments, but i think my issue, if you will, is that you really need to remember people and events from the years covered, in order to "get" a lot of this book. This style of humor did not age well in my eyes. A bit repetitive in places, but for the purpose of making points. Plenty of laugh out loud moments. Great down-time after something like Steven Hawking's Grand Design. See all 54 reviews. Most recent customer reviews. Published 3 months ago. This book is Funknee!

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What about that time congress was super-dysfunctional? Barry makes all this silliness palatable, though it's hard to laugh when you're cringing. Jan 24, Chrisiant rated it liked it Shelves: I think Dave Barry retired at the right time.

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I grew up loving his humor, but it's become more and more formulaic as time goes on, and there's only so many times that the letters in someone's name rearranged, or a goofy suggested band name, or even, dare I say it, a fart joke, can be funny. This book is mostly a compilation of his "Year in Review" columns, with a bit of other humorous quick recap thrown in for good measure.

Dave Barry’s History of the Millennium (So Far)

It seemed tired to me, and not all that funny, and that's saying a lot f I think Dave Barry retired at the right time. It seemed tired to me, and not all that funny, and that's saying a lot for someone who grew up loving his books and columns. I think in the end there's just only so far he can carry his humor before it needs a shot in the arm of new and interesting, and this book was absolutely missing that.

The format of the book itself gives it a repetitive nature, but the author's style of writing also leads to repetition. While some repetition can not be avoided, I was hoping for a more original and inspired work. If you have never read one of Dave Barry's works, I do not suggest you start with this one.

All-in-all this book is an easy read with some easy laughs, but it leaves something to be desired. Apr 23, Laura rated it it was amazing Shelves: He signed this for me when I went with some friends to see him at a bookstore in DC. The inscription reads, "For Laura, a goddess. Feb 25, C. Scott rated it it was ok. Look, I like Dave Barry a lot, but I could not finish this book. Barry can be hilarious but I just thought this was silly nonsense. Perhaps I wasn't in the right mood but I don't think this kind of material ages very well.

Maybe these annual recaps were funnier when it was all recent history. May 06, Jimyanni rated it liked it Shelves: Some of Dave Barry's books are screamingly, laugh-out-loud funny. Others are just silly and juvenile. This is one of the lesser Dave Barry books; it's still amusing, in a juvenile and just plain silly way, but it's far from his best.

In it, he gives a spoof, "Harvard Lampoon" styl Some of Dave Barry's books are screamingly, laugh-out-loud funny. A typical quick and funny Dave Barry book--these are good for those occasions when you just don't feel like using your brain as you read. This book was a collection of the seven "Year in Review" columns he has written since the turn of the millennium along with some other fluff to get it close to pages. There's something a little unseemly or creepy?

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I'm glad I didn't buy it got it from the library. Jan 22, Kristal Cooper rated it really liked it.

Dave Barry's half serious, half silly take on history which consists of his year-end wrap-ups from to and a brief rundown of everything before that. Mar 17, Heather rated it did not like it Shelves: I thought this was a good one to read at work in the middle of the night, something I didn't have to think hard about. But it was too mindless even for that and I couldn't bring myself to waste my time to finish it.

I've always liked Dave Barry of his work, I've read one other book, scattered columns, and really liked his TV show , and I really, really enjoyed reading this. Both the history of the previous millennium and the newer stuff from the beginning of the 21st are hilarious. The turn of the millennium was around the time I started seriously following the news I had just turned 13 , and I was surprised by how quickly most of the stories came back—but of course not at all surprised that B I've always liked Dave Barry of his work, I've read one other book, scattered columns, and really liked his TV show , and I really, really enjoyed reading this.

The turn of the millennium was around the time I started seriously following the news I had just turned 13 , and I was surprised by how quickly most of the stories came back—but of course not at all surprised that Barry's take on them was hysterical. The numerous references to Democrat-Republican animosity and Democratic obstruction of Bush were both really funny and oddly comforting given all the hand-wringing about our divisive political landscape, it helps to be reminded that things weren't all that different in the past.

So overall this was a really great read, both as a reminder of why I like Barry and of a simpler time in my life which may have been a simpler time in everyone's lives, but given the parallels I've noted here, I sort of doubt it. It was read by Michael Kramer, who also records commercial audiobooks for Audible and other publishers I think he specializes in fantasy books; I know he's narrated some of Brandon Sanderson's books. He was surprisingly good at reading humor, which made the book even more enjoyable. Apr 19, S.

Facebook photos little flat now that it's 10 years after the last year in review I'll put it in the book. It's an interesting reminder the new stories of my junior high, high school and missionaries. This is Dave Barry's take on the last millennium in the first chapter and the current one in all the remaining chapters. Dave is at his best when discussing the craziness that is our modern life. He is close enough to what is really taking place that it is the best humor I've read in quite a while.

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Very funny as I expected. He does it without being overly acerbic. Barry writes what I call an alternate history by using perceived idiosyncrasies of major world figures and institutions to create a fun book. It ends in Just think what he would do with eight years of Obama and now Trump. Sep 13, Karma Hope rated it it was amazing. I laughed out loud so many times, my kids were looking at me like I was crazy.

I have always been a huge fan of Barry's column but this was my first book - he did not disappoint!!! Truly a great way to spend an afternoon! Aug 21, Anne rated it it was ok. Jul 18, Hugh Mulligan rated it liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book made me feel better about the current state of the world by reminding me that things have always been terrible! Jun 19, Al Menaster rated it liked it.

I love Dave Barry's end of year article. It doesn't work quite as well in an audiobook format. I tend to like Dave Barry's stuff, but I just couldn't make it through this one. Mar 11, Randall J. A terrible book in every respect. A collection of "jokes" that were likely stale at the time and haven't aged well at all. I'm generally a fan of Barry's, but this book is pure excrement. I remember looking forward to his year-end wrap-up column in the Sunday paper each year.

His take on the year that was always had me laughing out loud. So how was it all tidily compacted into a book? There were still moments of laugh-out-loud humor. I particularly enjoyed his take on history pre As the Goodreads synopsis says: The invention of pizza by Leonardo da Vinci and of the computer by Charles Babbage who died in still waiting to talk to somebody from Technical Support! Reading the more recent years one right after the other rather than waiting a whole year--as one had to when Barry was writing his column , I realized how formulaic his humor was January" to rearranging people's names to say silly things to finding one incident each year to repeat over and over example: It was kind of like watching a whole season of some of the TV shows I loved as a kid.

I enjoyed them much better when a whole week had gone by rather than just five minutes. I think that sort of thing goes over much better in small doses. Over all, a fun, three-star read--but not an out-of-the-park funny book like some of his others Dave Barry's Guide to Guys, for instance. This review was first posted on my blog My Reader's Block. Please request permission before reposting. Sep 25, Luke rated it really liked it. This was a really funny book! Dave Barry is an excellent author, and knows exactly how to make you laugh. Here are a few of my fav quotes: In sports, Vijay Singh wins the Masters golf tournament and is awarded the coveted green jacket, which is quickly snatched away by angry Buick executives and giv Finally!

In sports, Vijay Singh wins the Masters golf tournament and is awarded the coveted green jacket, which is quickly snatched away by angry Buick executives and given to Tiger Woods. In sports, the U. Open is not actually held because it's more efficient just to mail the check to Tiger Woods. Officials of the Baseball Hall of Fame correct a long-standing oversight by voting to induct Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods is kidnapped by rival golfers, sedated, handcuffed, placed in a straitjacket, wrapped in chains, and locked inside a trunk, which is then weighted with concrete blocks and dropped into the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean.

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