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Excellent (tongue-in-cheek) humor. Some highlights:
“How to Buy an Island” – page 141 of The Filthy Rich Handbook
“Roll Out the Barrells – Kegging Kept Dignified” – page 50-51 of Tipsy In Madras
“Walkin’ Tall – The Anatomy of the Boot” – pages 174-179 of The Genuine Texas Handbook
The The Official Preppy Handbook has been blogged about at length. It’s a great book – I’d recommend it to anyone. I particularly enjoy Chapter 3 – “The Best Years of Your Life – The College Years”.
I'm obviously familiar with TOPH, but these others should be fun reads. Thanks JRS.
Tipsy was the sequel to TOPH if I'm correct – I might want to look into that…
I don't know how my Northern suite mates would feel if I brought in more stuff from the South though (in reference to TGTH – I think my roommate's 5×3 Texas flag and my flag is enough for the Yanks…)
Dale,
I'm not sure I would qualify "Tipsy in Madras" as a sequel; perhaps more of a supplement "in the spirit of".
I simply can't believe how much those books are selling for on Amazon. Currently the cheapest is $59; I find that pretty amusing since I picked up my copy at an outlet mall bookstore for $6 or something.
I've actually never read any of those (should probably have my TC membership revoked for not having read TOPH), but I did read "The Unexpurgated Code" on the advice of Sartre and it is absolutely hilarious. I highly recommend it.
The best part about Tipsy in Madras is the activity suggestion to go with each drink. Seem to remeber the drink of choice when playing wiffle ball was the G&T
Although highly disappointing, you could add the Yuppie handbook to the list.
http://www.amazon.com/Yuppie-Handbook-State-Manual-Professionals/dp/067147684X
These are great – haven't seen the Texas book the rest are hysterical.
BTW: Check out lands end for the down vest – their under $25 and great quality.