Banned from my bedroom after 40 years!

[Dennis S]

By the time I got through law school I had evolved into a person who only sleeps six hours a night. Barb is "normal" and sleeps about 8 hours a night. With my new iPad, I have enjoyed lying beside her as she sleeps, quietly reading whatever book caught my interest from time to time.

In general, I am not a fan of foul language. Somehow I got started on the book "Sh*t my Dad told me". (No surprise, a lot of foul language). This is the first book I can remember where I cannot stop myself from laughing out loud. Even Barb, who is a "sleep expert" was awakened every few minutes by the laughter of her out of control husband.

And, as a result, I was "banned from the bedroom" until I finished the book. In fact, as I write this, Barb is now reading the "book" in the living room, and laughing loud enough for me to hear her in my little study. It is a very, very, funny book--especially for those of us who are parents. Fortunately it is not a long book, and is a quick read--I was only banned for a period of hours.

 

[Bina]

Dennis, I totally understand.
On my FB page I accepted to be a Fan of 'Sh-t my Dad says' and I was concerned that some of my friends
would be offended by it, but i just couldn't help myself. I, too, find myself laughing out loud as I read some of
the statements and observations. Also, my own Dad is a very outspoken and honest man; we have many a good laugh
during discussions with him about life, technology, and marriage, to name a few topics.
Glad you are enjoying your ipad and Barb is on board with your latest book.

 

[Greg a]

 

[Kathy McCain]

Dennis,

I think I need to read this book. I certainly need a good laugh. I can also relate. I haven't laughed out loud while reading in bed ( I thought I would wake my husband, but he sleeps like a rock) since I read Angela's Ashes. Yes it was sad, but very humorous too.

 

[Freddie]

So why was I laughing from just reading this thread??

This book is something I need to read. Maybe Santa will bring me one?

Thanks for sharing Dennis.

 

[Duffey]

That's a terrific recommendation for a book. That's a terrific recommendation for the iPad!:smile2:

 

[normofthenorth]

I've only had a few laughs post-op that were so violent that they hurt my sternum. Mixed emotions: I love a good laugh, but pain's not my fave!
Is the new Wm. Shatner TV show based on this book? My DW and I watch the show grudgingly, imagining it's beneath us, then LOL through most episodes. Reminds me of an old cartoon: "This TV show insults my intelligence, week after week, after week!"

After my first hernia surgery, I got back home to my apartment to find Woody Allen's Without Feathers half-finished on the bedside table. I picked it up, got to the first unexpected silly hilarious image, and thought I was literally going to die in bed from busting my gut. That surgeon did Good Work!

 

[Dennis S]

"Is the new Wm. Shatner TV show based on this book? My DW and I watch the show grudgingly, imagining it's beneath us, then LOL through most episodes. Reminds me of an old cartoon: "This TV show insults my intelligence, week after week, after week!"

I am sure it is. I didn't know the show existed, but now I am seriously going to look for it. I think this is the funniest book I have ever read. Especially the part about the Aunt and the shot-gun.

 

[Freddie]

Are you guys referring to the William Shatner show called "Is that weird or what?"

 

[Dennis S]

Dennis,

I think I need to read this book. I certainly need a good laugh. I can also relate. I haven't laughed out loud while reading in bed ( I thought I would wake my husband, but he sleeps like a rock) since I read Angela's Ashes. Yes it was sad, but very humorous too.

Especially if you need a laugh, you should get this book. At first I thought it might just be my weird sense of humor, but Barb laughed just ad much as I did. If you liked James Thurber, you would probably like this book.

 

[Greg a]

Are you guys referring to the William Shatner show called "Is that weird or what?"

No he also has a new show on CTV here in Canada NBC I think in the states that networks refer to as "Bleep my dad says" listed as "#$%& my dad says"

 

[Bina]

Shatner's show is airing here in Ontario on CBS and CTV as........ $#*! My Dad Says. It is funny stuff.

 

[Freddie]

Shatner's show is airing here in Ontario on CBS and CTV as........ $#*! My Dad Says. It is funny stuff.

I best look into this.
Thanks for the info.

 

[Freddie]

Well, I watched part of the show (not bad) and I also found the book (the store only had 3 left - and I bought 2). The book is going to be wrapped and be a Christmas present to myself, the other I'll give to my nephew.

 

[Dennis S]

Freddie--please come back and tell us what you think once you have had a chance to read a bit.

 

[Freddie]

Sure will Dennis, I may need I reminder.

 

[Guest]

Dennis,

I've been wondering what the book is like ... thanks for the note here. I'm going to have to find myself a copy of it and read it.

The show ... CBS' "BLEEP My Dad Says" ... is good at times. Some episodes I haven't been too crazy about, but overall it is good. Shatner, imho, is the PERFECT actor for the role, imho. In the US, it is on Thursday nights at 7:30p CENTRAL.



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[Bina]

We watch the show on Thursdays and I have ordered the book....Dang UPS dude seems to have gotten lost.

 

[Dennis S]

We watch the show on Thursdays and I have ordered the book....Dang UPS dude seems to have gotten lost.

He probably hasn't yet had the time to finish reading it. ( You know they are extremely busy this time of year).

 

[Bina]

All righty....this week I stayed by the front door until the UPS dude showed up with my latest book and DVDs.
He slipped on the front walk and almost broke his neck, but I reminded him that I would hide his body and steal all
of his shipments. Over-worked UPS dudes don't share my sense of humour. Oh well, I digress.
"THE" book has arrived !!!
After flipping through it with a stupid grin on my face, "The" book will be a gift for my brother in law.
My husband will have to wait for the second copy that I will be ordering next week.
Dennis, many thanks for the tip.