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New York, NY : Grand Central Pub., 2007.
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From the host of television's comedy-punditry show The Colbert Report, comes the book to fill the other 23 hours of your day. This book contains all of the opinions that Stephen doesn't have time to shoehorn into his nightly broadcast, his most deeply held knee-jerk beliefs on The American Family, Race, Religion, Sex, Sports, and many more topics, conveniently arranged in chapter form. Stephen addresses why Hollywood is destroying America by inches, why evolution is a fraud, and why the elderly should be harnessed to millstones. You may not agree with everything Stephen says, but at the very least, you'll understand that your differing opinion is wrong.--From publisher description.
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If ''I Am America (And So Can You!)'' had nothing but its title, its Colbert cover portrait and 230 blank pages instead of printed ones, it would make a cherished keepsake just the same.
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LibraryThing member DCArchitect
First, I want to thank Mr. Colbert for saving me from a dim and meaningless life as a book-reading, thought-having, liberal. "I AM AMERICA (And So Can You)" showed me the light (not that I'm a fan of The Enlightenment) and released me from my prison of 'reality' and 'facts.'
Even better, Mr. Colbert
Evern though the words are only printed on the page, it's like I can hear Stephen Colbert reading them to me in my head. This book is just like watching "The Colbert Report" but I can read it at night without my wife telling me to turn down the volume!
After reading this book, I realized that every other book ever published pales in comparison, so I emptied out all of my bookshelves. (Even my cookbooks.) I piled them all in my front yard. When the garbage men didn't take them away, I couldn't figure out what to do with them. Long story short, my neighbors called the police when the bonfire started to catch their lawns on fire. I say a $500 fine and a scorched lawn is a small price for such a firey (ha!) act of patriotism.
Did you hear that Stephen Colbert is running for President? After reading this book, I'm thinking of moving to South Carolina just so I can vote for him. Twice if I have to.
READ THIS BOOK. In fact, read ONLY this book. Buy multiple copies and resell them to your friends. (Don't give them away - Stephen says "no free rides!") If every person in America would read this book, we'd save our nation from femiliberislamocommunoenvirofascism (and Bears) by the end of the week.
It's up to you, Heros!
Even better, Mr. Colbert
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taught me that books are useless objects that only make you think. Think of all the money I'll save now that I can stop reading! (Note to Amazon: Maybe you shouldn't carry this book, if too many people read it, it could cut into your profits...)Evern though the words are only printed on the page, it's like I can hear Stephen Colbert reading them to me in my head. This book is just like watching "The Colbert Report" but I can read it at night without my wife telling me to turn down the volume!
After reading this book, I realized that every other book ever published pales in comparison, so I emptied out all of my bookshelves. (Even my cookbooks.) I piled them all in my front yard. When the garbage men didn't take them away, I couldn't figure out what to do with them. Long story short, my neighbors called the police when the bonfire started to catch their lawns on fire. I say a $500 fine and a scorched lawn is a small price for such a firey (ha!) act of patriotism.
Did you hear that Stephen Colbert is running for President? After reading this book, I'm thinking of moving to South Carolina just so I can vote for him. Twice if I have to.
READ THIS BOOK. In fact, read ONLY this book. Buy multiple copies and resell them to your friends. (Don't give them away - Stephen says "no free rides!") If every person in America would read this book, we'd save our nation from femiliberislamocommunoenvirofascism (and Bears) by the end of the week.
It's up to you, Heros!
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LibraryThing member jeff.maynes
Stephen Colbert's book is a delight. Written in character throughout, this short (240ish pages) book is consistently funny. Right from the start, when he declares that all of the claims are "self-evidence" (thus explaining why he did absolutely no research), to the index with every entry listed
If you like his show, then I think you will like the book (and if you do not like the show, avoid the book). I kept hearing his standard delivery in every line (it really reads like he is simply talking at you), and the book is modeled on his segment "The Word" where his discussion is annotated with cheeky remarks (in this case, in the margin). If you like Colbert, then this book promises some hearty laughs.
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under "Colbert, Stephen" the reader is treated to his brand of over the top, but still sophisticated, humor. For those unfamiliar with his show, the entire book is in character as a shameless self-promoting, ultra-conservative television pundit. Colbert's talent is to be able to use this character to provide biting and thoughtful satire without becoming too caught up in the absurdities of his character.If you like his show, then I think you will like the book (and if you do not like the show, avoid the book). I kept hearing his standard delivery in every line (it really reads like he is simply talking at you), and the book is modeled on his segment "The Word" where his discussion is annotated with cheeky remarks (in this case, in the margin). If you like Colbert, then this book promises some hearty laughs.
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LibraryThing member mmillet
Colbert is extremely funny. But I know why his program is only half-an-hour. Too much of the same type of joke became a bit much in his 200 page book. My favorite part was the parents' rules for kids. too funny, but I just counldn't get through the entire thing before it was due back, even after
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LibraryThing member maybedog
I was extremely disappointed in this book. I love Stephen Colbert and his show makes me laugh out loud. I think the guy himself is adorable and I love watching him being interviewed where he's half in character and half not. But this book was boring and not very funny. I listened to it as an
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audiobook hoping that his voice and intonation would make it funnier but it just wasn't very good. I couldn't even finish it. Show Less
LibraryThing member London_StJ
I am really not sure how to describe this book to anyone who doesn't already know Stephen Colbert, or what his book actually includes. I've attempted to begin this review five different ways, and am finding that I just can't adequately describe it. On his show "The Colbert Report" Stephen Colbert
I have always enjoyed watching Colbert's show on Comedy Central, and have intended to read his book since it was first published. Of course, like many of the books in my "to be read" stack, the reading actually took place long after it first hit my radar. From my perspective, the level of entertainment of Colbert's book is equal to that of his show, but I gained a new appreciation for the 30-minute increments. After reading the first 100+ pages straight through I found the writing style to be a bit tedious. In hindsight, I believe I would have enjoyed the book more if I took it a chapter or two at a time as opposed to plowing through in two sittings.
But I'm a sucker for footnotes and side notes, and that alone makes the book worth reading.
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satirizes the Conservative Right through his portrayal of an ultra-conservative reporter, and his book I Am America utilizes the same character and force to represent that satire in printed form. Like "The Colbert Report", the bestseller "attacks" everything from education to gay marriage to race in such a way that highlights what Colbert (and writing team) undoubtedly see as the ludicrous agenda of specific political parties. I have always enjoyed watching Colbert's show on Comedy Central, and have intended to read his book since it was first published. Of course, like many of the books in my "to be read" stack, the reading actually took place long after it first hit my radar. From my perspective, the level of entertainment of Colbert's book is equal to that of his show, but I gained a new appreciation for the 30-minute increments. After reading the first 100+ pages straight through I found the writing style to be a bit tedious. In hindsight, I believe I would have enjoyed the book more if I took it a chapter or two at a time as opposed to plowing through in two sittings.
But I'm a sucker for footnotes and side notes, and that alone makes the book worth reading.
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LibraryThing member cat-ballou
really it's just the colbert report in hardcover. not that that's a bad thing, necessarily, but there is a certain timeliness to the show that doesn't translate to the page.
unfortunately, that timeliness is where a lot of the real humor is.
unfortunately, that timeliness is where a lot of the real humor is.
LibraryThing member hmmn
I really love the show but I was really disappointed in this book. The jokes just don't go off the same way they do on his show. . .
LibraryThing member pbirch01
Fans of The Colbert Report will instantly recognize the wit and wisdom of Colbert throughout this book. The book basically reads like an extended segment of "The Word" on the Colbert Report, proceed at your own risk.
LibraryThing member osodani
Just as if you are watching the show - many of the passages are downright hilarious, others are amusing, others miss the mark. But I definitely enjoyed reading it.
LibraryThing member filecabinet
Like the show, the book is hilarious. If you love scathing political satire and humor, You'll like the book. However, like the show, it is best enjoyed in short bursts. In my experience, reading too much of a book like this all at once spoils its humor. It has to be savored.
LibraryThing member markleon
While I found many things in this book to be very funny, by the end of the book I was happy to be finished. This felt a lot like a joke book after a while, and many of the running gags (like the margin notes) got old.
With that said however, there were many times that I was laughing out loud. If you
With that said however, there were many times that I was laughing out loud. If you
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like Colbert a lot, you'll like this book a lot. Show Less
LibraryThing member Ix0x0L
If you like the humor of Stephen Colbert you will love this book.
LibraryThing member Arctic-Stranger
I love this book! And so can you!
Colbert sums up so neatly the insanity of punditry. Here is a man with no common sense or native intelligence, telling us to be as stupid as he is! I love it!
My only fear is that one day this book will be discovered by future students who are doing their
Colbert sums up so neatly the insanity of punditry. Here is a man with no common sense or native intelligence, telling us to be as stupid as he is! I love it!
My only fear is that one day this book will be discovered by future students who are doing their
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dissertations on the decline of America, and they will think he was serious. Show Less
LibraryThing member reannon
Fans fo the Colbert Report will love the book. It has the same humor, and is in parts laugh-out-loud funny, especially the descriptions of college courses and a questionnaire for a dating service. Fun and fast read.
LibraryThing member libasst
There's no author I'd rather have shout at me. Stephen Colbert reminds us to laugh at ourselves.
LibraryThing member madamemeow
This was a very funny book! To truly appreciate it, you have to have an open mind, and remember not to take it seriously. I find the author to be hilarious! Great read!
LibraryThing member silverwing2332
Even if you are not a history buff or politically active, anyone can enjoy this book. As long as you can pick up on Colbert's facetious and sarcastic remarks, and aren't easily offended, this book is really funny. I was surprised by how enjoyable the book is. Sometimes it got a little boring or
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dry, but, I am sure someone that is more politically aware than I am will understand and appreciate it more. It's amazing how well Colbert's character plays out onto paper. Show Less
LibraryThing member SatansParakeet
This is classic Colbert humor written in the style of O'Reilly and other conservative pundits. The book feels as though it would be funnier with Stephen actually reading it out loud to me so it may be worth checking out the audio version. Still, it is quite humorous as a read and I recommend it for
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LibraryThing member burningtodd
This is a very funny book that is at the same time very scary. It is a true satire and skewers the ridiculousness of American society as it exists today.
LibraryThing member 5hrdrive
His act is funny for thirty minutes, any longer than that and it seems extremely overbearing. Therefore, I'd suggest reading this in thirty minute chunks.
LibraryThing member Arixphi57
My favorite book!!! Well, maybe not really, but definitely one of my favorites and my favorite that Colbert's contributed to. I was amazed by how spot on this book was at times and it just made the funny stuff funnier.
LibraryThing member yarmando
Nicely captures Colbert's voice. While I only laughed aloud a few times while reading, I was consistently amused.
LibraryThing member nmspring08cmclaughli
Stephen Colbert's I Am America and So Can You provides a humorous and overall ridiculous perspective on American society and politics. With chapters ranging from Sports to Immigration, Stephen explains his view on life in America with a punchline on every page.
Whether it's a poster proclaiming how
Whether it's a poster proclaiming how
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the book should be protected at all costs, or an interview that voices an over the top sports fan's opinion on immigrants, this book will have you rolling on the ground with laughter. Show Less
LibraryThing member dirkjohnson
I love Stephen Colbert, but I find this book dull. It needs the Colbert delivery, which shows how good he is as a speaker. Unfortunately, the text doesn't stand by itself.
LibraryThing member Wiszard
Completely Irreverant book from the mind of Stephen Colbert. This book is sporadic. Up and down in writing. Usually funny but sometimes not, definitely worth reading.
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Awards
Audie Award (Finalist — Audiobook of the Year — 2008)
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Original publication date
2007-10-09
ISBN
0446580503 / 9780446580502