I've never been one to purchase or read books written by comedians. Really, who needs to read "SeinLanguage" by Jerry Seinfeld. But Al Franken's books come highly recommended, and I have really been enjoying this one.
I'm not going to give a complete synopsis, you can go to Amazon for that. Basically, Franken takes on the right wing media and the government and exposes them for the liars that they are. Everything in the book was thoroughly researched and there is actually a lot to learn inside, for instance did you know that Bill O'Reilly wrote a murder-mystery? It's called Those Who Trespass. Franken compares the sex and violence in this book with the lyrics of Ludacris's album. (For those of you who don't remember, Bill O'Reilly is the man who was responsible for Pepsi firing Luda as their spokesperson because his song lyrics were degrading to women and whatnot - at least according to Mr. O'Reilly)
Anyway, it's an entertaining political read, and somehow makes the lies coming from our government and media on a daily basis palatable by making fun of it.
2 comments:
bill o'reilly also wrote a kids book. ick.
then he wrote an adult book on thesmokinggun.com - wait, that wasn't a work of fiction... unlike his show, arguments based on fictional sources and facts. the spin will have to continue directly into Al Frankens wallet i guess... liberal radio is as big of a joke as conservative radio, i just wish people wouldn't fall for it...
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