Until recently, I didn't think I'd ever write another book. I was exhausted, grouchy, and out of ideas. But, as a wise man once said, there comes a time when we heed a certain call. The astronomically high sales of Telephone Terrorism (we're talking three-digit numbers, folks), and the unexpected positive feedback I received, encouraged me to extend my writing career. Now I've completed another work of humor, facts, and opinionated commentary, entitled The '80s Are Enough: A Gruff Look at the Decade's Music.
The premise comes loosely from those "list" books that you are probably already familiar with. There are many such books that claim to itemize the best and worst songs, albums, or movies of a particular era. Recognizing that there is really no objective way to say what is the best and what is the worst, The '80s Are Enough takes a slightly different approach. It presents various themed lists of songs and musicians from the 1980s, and then uses each list as an excuse for several miniature tirades. There are roughly equal amounts of nostalgia and sarcasm, and maybe an occasional bit of trivia that you didn't already know.
As with all of my books, it was designed to serve as reading material during a long flight. It's an easy read that doesn't demand a noise-free environment, and it's cheap enough that you won't feel bad if you leave it in a bathroom or it gets confiscated at a customs checkpoint. All I ask is that you let your fellow passengers know that you are enjoying the book. Snicker periodically while reading it. Occasionally let out a full-throated cackle of laughter, followed by a loud guffaw and then a mucus-expelling snort. You're doing it right if the person next to you asks the flight attendant if they can change seats.
Here are a few of the chapters in The '80s Are Enough:
Five '80s Music Videos That Went Way Over the Top
A wild car chase--with an explosion at the end--is the perfect video concept to go along with a song about a romantic evening.
Five Dumb Lyrics in '80s Hits
This chapter is so unique that it's one of a kind.
Five '80s Hits That Wouldn't Be Allowed Today
If she's just sixteen years old, and they say to leave her alone, it's best to do so.
Seven '80s Songs That Made Lawyers Rich
There's a copyright nightmare on someone's street.
Five Unnecessary '80s Novelty Records
You know it's a trying time for America when Burt Reynolds puts out a single.
Six Disgusting Misheard Lyrics from '80s Hits
A can of saliva? Pooping fish? It gets worse.
Five Bizarre '80s Music Videos That Are Fantastic to Watch
There's only one thing weirder than an art gallery where the paintings come to life. It's an elderly mailman who is irresistible to young women. It must be the uniform.
To read the first ten percent of the book without paying me a damn dime in royalties, check out its Amazon page.
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