Dave Barry's Greatest Hits (original 1988; edition 1989)

by Dave Barry

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When Dave Barry is on the loose, no one is safe! What Dave Barry did for the men's movement in his Complete Guide to Guys and for foreign relations when he did Japan he now does for . . . everything in America. The rapacious observer of Tupperware ladies and leisure concept salesmen sounds off on: Football--Football is more than just a game. It is a potential opportunity to see a live person lying on the ground with a bone sticking out of his leg, while the fans, to show their appreciation, perform "the wave." Sailing--There's nothing quite like getting out on the open sea, where you can forget about the hassles and worries of life on land, and concentrate on the hassles and worries of life on the sea, such as death by squid. Gambling--Off-Track Betting parlors are the kinds of places where you never see signs that say, "Thank You for Not Smoking." The best you can hope for is, "Thank You for Not Spitting Pieces of Your Cigar on My Neck." "The good news: he's funny as ever. The bad news: the book is only 304 pages."--Los Angeles Daily News… (more)

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Title:	Dave Barry's Greatest Hits
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Always funny, always worth reading his columns and this collection, Barry told some truths. (

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mykl-s | Aug 4, 2023 |

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addunn3 | Jun 3, 2022 |

I guess you could say I went through a Dave Barry 'phase' about ten years ago. His humor quickly became predictable and felt too 'safe', that same vanilla attempt to please all with his jokes that watered down the once-funny Jay Leno when he took over Johnny's gig.

That said, Barry is funny, and this collection is the cream of his formidable crop. He's at his best when he relaxes into a subject and goes for satirical barbs over rim shots. (

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TommyHousworth | Feb 5, 2022 |

I remember reading some of these collected columns by Dave Barry when they appeared in our local paper, many years ago. I used to read some of his columns out loud to see if I could make my wife go into hysterics while eating breakfast. It usually worked. Many of them are just as funny today, if you can get by some dated references to the Reagan years. The individual “chapters” (columns) are so short that that this makes a great book to take to waiting rooms. Watch the other patients slip out the door as you start snorting and giggling! (

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wdwilson3 | Dec 13, 2009 |

not 100% funny but he doesn't need to be : A typical Barry column in this collection is like some Mel Brooks movies I've seen- he throws so much humor (or at least intended humor) at you that even if only 10% of it is funny, you are still laughing at least once or twice per essay. The ideal way to spend time when you are trapped at, say, a haircut appointment or a Greyhound bus (which is where I was when I read this fun little book!)

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As a professional humorist, I often get letters from readers who are interested in the basic nature of humor.

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When Dave Barry is on the loose, no one is safe! What Dave Barry did for the men's movement in his Complete Guide to Guys and for foreign relations when he did Japan he now does for . . . everything in America. The rapacious observer of Tupperware ladies and leisure concept salesmen sounds off on: Football--Football is more than just a game. It is a potential opportunity to see a live person lying on the ground with a bone sticking out of his leg, while the fans, to show their appreciation, perform "the wave." Sailing--There's nothing quite like getting out on the open sea, where you can forget about the hassles and worries of life on land, and concentrate on the hassles and worries of life on the sea, such as death by squid. Gambling--Off-Track Betting parlors are the kinds of places where you never see signs that say, "Thank You for Not Smoking." The best you can hope for is, "Thank You for Not Spitting Pieces of Your Cigar on My Neck." "The good news: he's funny as ever. The bad news: the book is only 304 pages."--Los Angeles Daily News

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