Not Cool: By Greg Gutfeld, Book Review
Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 9 years, 10 months ago to Books
Not Cool: The Hipster Elite and Their War on You, By Greg Gutfeld Review, 5-1-14
Humor-Political 255 pgs. ISBN 978-0-8041-3853-6
Greg Gutfeld is the author of several other writings as well as the New York Times best seller “The Joy of Hate”. He is also host of Red Eye and co-host of The Five on Fox cable. Self described as becoming a “conservative and, ultimately, a libertarian” his perspectives and style are refreshing, sardonic, sarcastic and irreverent. He takes no prisoners and recognizes no sacred cows. His take on who is “cool”, who is truly cool, and how our views are shaped by these perceptions are articulated in an expose with an unusual candor and style.
This book should be rated PG-13 for its language and cheeky commentary.
I can not say I agree with every opinion, but he has a flair and wit that makes this an enjoyable read. It is worth a look, if just for the fun and laughs, though I believe the readers of this site will find much to appreciate.
Who is ultimately cool? It is not the usual gaggle of power brokers, self promoters and spotlight seekers. It is you; the everyday unsung heroes going about productive lives making the world go around are deserving of that title.
Respectfully,
O.A.
Humor-Political 255 pgs. ISBN 978-0-8041-3853-6
Greg Gutfeld is the author of several other writings as well as the New York Times best seller “The Joy of Hate”. He is also host of Red Eye and co-host of The Five on Fox cable. Self described as becoming a “conservative and, ultimately, a libertarian” his perspectives and style are refreshing, sardonic, sarcastic and irreverent. He takes no prisoners and recognizes no sacred cows. His take on who is “cool”, who is truly cool, and how our views are shaped by these perceptions are articulated in an expose with an unusual candor and style.
This book should be rated PG-13 for its language and cheeky commentary.
I can not say I agree with every opinion, but he has a flair and wit that makes this an enjoyable read. It is worth a look, if just for the fun and laughs, though I believe the readers of this site will find much to appreciate.
Who is ultimately cool? It is not the usual gaggle of power brokers, self promoters and spotlight seekers. It is you; the everyday unsung heroes going about productive lives making the world go around are deserving of that title.
Respectfully,
O.A.
Have you read Gutfeld's Joy of Hate? I recommend it.
Loved The Golden Pinnacle. I have not read The Joy of Hate, but now I believe I must put it in my queue.
Thank you,
O.A.
Thank you for your input. I believe you will definitely enjoy the read then. His style, sarcastic wit, and sense of humor is not appreciated by all. To each his own I say.
Respectfully,
O.A.
I went to Amazon and I am not sure how to find your review among the multitude if you did not credit it to Esceptico. However your negative rating would plainly be in the minority (567- 5 star, 123- 4 star, 24- 3 star, 12- 2 star, 27- 1 star). Having said that: I do not believe many here will find anything particularly astounding, in Not Cool, but I did find it an easy read and somewhat humorous occasionally.
Respectfully,
O.A.
Ref. "...Objectivists...minority." True enough. I appreciate your input.
Respectfully,
O.A.
last month when Greg was here in knoxville;
the crowd was as lively as Greg himself, when
he and his entourage arrived with their big black
bus! Greg started out by saying that he would
NOT be signing any pictures of Jasper, Dana
Perino's dog. he is clever and tries to keep things
positive in his freewheeling libertarian manner!
-- j
What a treat. Sounds like fun. :)
Regards,
O.A.
reminiscent of Ian Anderson's Thick As A Brick
album -- mentally. I had arrived an hour early and
had a tiny camo stool in my hand, and he remarked,
"Oh, you brought me a chair!" when I wrapped an
arm around him and said, "We appreciate you," he
replied, "I appreciate you, too." good guy. -- j
"Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us; and true progress is to know more, and be more, and to do more."
Oscar Wilde
Regards,
O.A.
How about "not cool" t-shirts?
Being "Cool" for many is a facade. I often think it is a shield or a defensive mechanism for some insecurity... Even Fonzi "jumped the shark." :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePs6bHsQ...
Best regards,
O.A.
Good attitude. "To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." - William Shakespeare, Hamlet.
I think you might enjoy this book.:)
Regards,
O.A.