Ant Farm: And Other Desperate Situations | 
|  | | | Title: | Ant Farm: And Other Desperate Situations | | Author: | Simon Rich | | Publisher: | Random House Trade Paperbacks | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 03 April, 2007 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 1400065887 / 9781400065882 | | List Price: | $12.95 | | You Save: | $2.59 | | Amazon Price: | $10.36 | |
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Product Description
In Ant Farm, former Harvard Lampoon president Simon Rich finds humor in some very surprising places. Armed with a sharp eye for the absurd and an overwhelming sense of doom, Rich explores the ridiculousness of our everyday lives. The world, he concludes, is a hopelessly terrifying place–with endless comic potential.
–If your girlfriend gives you some “love coupons” and then breaks up with you, are the coupons still valid?
–What kind of performance pressure does an endangered male panda feel when his captors bring the last remaining female panda to his cage?
–If murderers can get into heaven by accepting Jesus, just how awkward is it when they run into their victims?
Join Simon Rich as he explores the extraordinary and hilarious desperation that resides in ordinary life, from cradle to grave.
"Hilarious." –Jon Stewart
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Customer Reviews:
• Wittier Than His Dad! 18 February, 2008
I love reading Frank Rich in the NYT. When I saw his son has a book out, it piqued my interest - and I have now given copies as gifts to so many of my friends! It's perfect for both someone close or that someone you might not know so well - laughter is universal and Simon Rich gives everyone a little slice of life to enjoy with this one. My personal favorite is the museum patron, and I will gift my favorite art history professor with it shortly. Hope he does a follow up soon!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A22KJTQICOE2E5
• A Whole Lot Of Hype Over Nothing... 18 April, 2008
There are 4 maybe 5 funny pieces in this padded-out, repetitive and ultimately disappointing compilation. It's amazing what a buttload of marketing can do for a book.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2ROQBF4BXTN5V
• Couldn't Stop Laughing 18 March, 2008
Has to be among the funniest things I've ever read. While some may call it short, I think it's exquisitely concise. Instead of playing out the comedy until the joke becomes boring, this book hit the humor and moves on. Several times while reading I threw my head back guffawing at the mildly twisted jokes that so suit my sense of humor. It's certainly not for everyone, but if like me you prefer your humor absurd and dark, then you will enjoy this book.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A7U0UD6LU6BDQ
• The Worst 26 February, 2008
As an avid reader anxiously awaiting the arrival of this book, I can honestly say, this is a lousy read. Maybe I don't get it, I probably don't, but this book was quite a let down. Not funny, not at all. Not even a chuckle.
Save your money. There are way too many good books out there to waste your time on this one.
Sorry to tell the truth.
Don't quit your day job, Simon.
- Reviewed by customer ID: ARU3WAITTFZX4
• Funny Parts! 28 December, 2007
In this day and age, it's hard to find truly funny original work. This book does not disappoint. Simon Rich starts from a unique place (example: inside the head of an ant on an ant farm) and proceeds to delightful ridicule. The anti-war pieces I found tedious, but the rest of the short pieces are delightful, especially the views of students. The reading level is at sixth grade level, so it can be enjoyed by all.
- Reviewed by customer ID: AR3TDEJAJ3K1I
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