Dennis Miller (1) (1953–)

Many people complain that Dennis Miller's jokes go over most people's heads. Well, for those of us who can pick up on his often obscure references, this book is a treat.

In today's comedy environment, where scatalogical humor and inane observational humor is the norm, Miller is a beacon of light in a fog of mediocrity. He knows just when to drop one of those patented analogies he is so well known. Of course, the analogies would be irrelevant if the monologues themselves weren't sharp and show more satiric looks at society today.

So, I say go read this book. It's funnier than watching a Himalayan mountain guide getting gored by a yak. show less

I might not agree with everything Miller says (and even more so now), but I do enjoy listening to the rants. "Now I don't want to go off on a rant here ..." to "... but that's just my opinion, I could be wrong" neatly frames his histrionic declamations. I can't speak for the written versions, but the audio is great. "Turn! You can do it!"

Published in 1999, the comparisons aren't exactly timeless, but the topics are still relevant. It's sad, really, how little things have changed. Not my usual cup of tea, but it kept me reading through the very last rant.

audio for book club.
bleh. It's good to confirm I still don't find him funny. By the 3rd audio cd, I was yelling back at him "Yes, IT IS! IT IS JUST YOU!" when he said "but it might just be me" ACK! I swear if this were 4 cd's, I never would have kept listening. Thank goodness it's at least a short one!