Look at My Striped Shirt!: Confessions of the People You Love to Hate Reviews

• Smart and Funny.

  
  By ASWOM7QJEFHPY on 2006-12-31
  I read the Phat Phree fairly frequently, and I was a little concerned that this book would be just a collection of stuff I've already read. But it's not. Sure, there are some of the classic pieces like Striped Shirt and Huge Penis, but I was impressed with how good the new pieces are and how much of the book is new.
  
  There are some stand out new pieces, like "I Will Get Off This Plane Before You", "I'm So Glad You Caught Me, Kid", "Damn, My Pencil-Thin Beard is Perfect", and "This Sunoco is Now Open", but the book is really funny from beginning to end. There are also new supplements and photos with a lot of the classics, like "Striped Shirt", that really make them new again.
  
  All in all, I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys dead on social commentary, and no-holds-barred comedy.
  
  

• Well-written, keenly-observed compilation from The Phat Phree

  
  By A2QHM5HBSIXRL4 on 2007-02-28
  'Look at My Striped Shirt' is a well-written, keenly-observed compilation of 'best of' humor taken from the popular web site, The Phat Phree. That site's credo - 'Target. Observe. Ridicule.' - is on great display here. Writers like Mike Polk, Charlie DeMarco, Jesse Lamovsky, Justin Harvey, Chris Queen - these guys are brilliant satirists and writers. It's a quick read, but one you'll be eager to share with friends.
  
  

• This book is pretty damn funny...

  
  By A1QQ02YI8TSUXV on 2007-01-11
  If I was going to be trapped on a desert Island and I could only bring three items with me, I would bring a fully supplied fishing boat, a desalinization plant, and a harem of playboy playmates. I would not bring this book. It just wouldn't be practical.
  
  But that scenario aside, it's a very funny book. Highly recommended if you are a fan of the site. Even if you've never been to the Phat Phree's website this book will not disappoint.
  
  Take it from me (someone who clearly doesn't write for the Phat Phree) this book is great.
  
  
  

• True Life

  
  By A92MUXHWQB5B2 on 2007-02-09
  This book is fantastic.
  
  A synopsis of reality, this book will make many people uncomfortable. The truth is a harsh reality, when confronted pure enlightenment ensues. Give this to anyone you think you know then discuss it. You might just be surrounded by the very subjects contained within.
  
  Highly recommended.
  
  

• Accurate and witty!

  
  By A19ITM4U1L4RL5 on 2007-03-28
  This book is a quick read and then can remain on your shelf as a quick reference to help you identify the various jerks you encounter on a daily basis. Each "person" is described by a title that covers either all or the most ridiculous aspects of their character: "The 'Cool' Teacher" and "I'm the Karaoke Master!" for instance. Each character takes two pages for their own dialog with the reader, exhibiting everything you love to hate about them. This book will provide you many great laughs.
  
  
• Very Impressive
  By A2DBXG0L850UQ1 on 2007-01-09
  Really enjoyable book. I'm glad I bought it. They had a lot of stuff in there that I had never read on the site, which I liked. It's designed well and is a quick read. Very phunny stuff.
  
  
  
  
• Addictive, but flawed
  By AWNBZSEZ9P8BE on 2007-11-10
  This book applies to two types of people: fans of character sketches and fans of snark. The Phat Phree has delivered both in spades here. From the title character, the stereotypical post-frat boy (i.e. the archetypical douchebag) working out his insecurities by looking down on people around him to the ladybug lady to the clueless boyfriend and many, many other examples of poor character, this book covers many archetypes in a way that would make central casting envious. You might even find yourself in there -- it casts its net that wide.
  
  I want to think more highly of this book, as I haven't bought it but I've flipped through it many times and enjoyed it each time. The concept is excellent, and the majority of the writing is quite good for its purposes. My issue with it is that it too often goes for the easy stereotype, frequently assuming that its clueless characters derive their behaviors from deep insecurities (suicide jokes, while not frequent, show up in a few of the sketches). I do realize that these characters are in and of themselves stereotypes, but such things still come off as lazy.
  
  That said, it's funny, it's pointed, and it betrays a series of authors with a better-than-average understanding of human nature (the section "I am my car" is particularly funny). You'll probably like it, so give it a try. Read it in a bookstore first if you can though.
  
  
• So true
  By A3MUYYUHVYWR1A on 2007-01-25
  Great book and I found that I agreed with all the views on these people we all truly love to hate!
  
  
• Look at this review. LOOK AT IT!!!
  By A1DEP46Y3QXNZ4 on 2007-05-14
  This book has finally brought high comedy to toilet time, and I couldn't be happier.
  
  
• Hilarious!
  By A1JXY9I578VQ3O on 2008-04-05
  This book is at times dark and warped but I loved it. Very funny stuff. You won't be disappointed if you're like me and enjoy making fun of everything and everyone (including yourself).
  
  
• Funny, True, and a Great Gift
  By A1OV3XHCY90FE2 on 2007-02-09
  This book is a collections of very funny essays based on real life characters you probably already know a few of... I have friends that are just like the people the book describes. It's true... I gave it to my brother for his birthday. He enjoyed so much that we both quote the book. And it's true about people with pencil thin mustaches... they are gross.
  
  
• Poser Smackdowns
  By AHEUGPG4USGW7 on 2007-04-27
  This is a spin off of the Jerry Seinfeld sly shtick; observational humor, as in pointing out the idiot posers and annoying things in life that we all love to hate. The look at me crowd wants attention, and these writers are more than happy to satisfy their narcissist craving, and spew endless hilarious comments behind their back. I recognize a bunch of characters in here that I also have a field day talking about in clubs over the years. This has 73 essays written, some are great, some fall flat, some are written from the female point of view. A great bathroom book, along with I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.
  
  
  
• Laughed till it hurt
  By AI1H8EKZ7UROW on 2007-09-12
  There are people in this world you hate to bump into; some you hate just for the pure enjoyment in mocking these jerks. Most of the sections were right on the money and it makes your dislike for some people, highlighted. Excellent read
  
  
• Non stop laughter
  By AQF11YE23QJD1 on 2007-11-26
  Great book!! I couldnt put it down, and when I did all I could think about was reading it. I finished it in two days packed with school and other activities. It was amazing.
  
  
• A Real Dud
  By A2DWLVYQ6RURK9 on 2008-05-09
  I didn't have to read many of the entries in this book to realize it would not be worth the time to read on. A promising idea marred by the fact that the profiles are neither funny nor terribly astute. A big disappointment.
  
  

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