According to book designer and stand-up comic Doogie Horner (The Ministry of Secret Jokes) everything—absolutely everything—in the seemingly random universe can be connected, charted, comprehended, and ultimately conquered. Everything Explained through Flowcharts is your one-stop decision-making handbook, packed with meticulous diagrams that will illuminate life’s greatest mysteries—from your afterlife options to the best alien pick-up lines to the smoothest route to world domination. Distinctive and ingenious, Everything Explained through Flowcharts is the only book currently on the market that enables you to trace the labyrinthine connections that order the universe while causing eye strain in seniors.
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Everything Explained Through Flowcharts is packed with meticulously designed charts that trace the labyrinthine connections that order the universe, illuminate life's great mysteries, and cause eye strain in senior citizens. Swiss scientists at the prestigious University of Helsinki have said that Everything Explained Through Flowcharts is the closest thing there is to a working unified field theory, and have gone on to claim that they aren't Swiss, aren't scientists, and aren't sure whether or not Helsinki is in Switzerland. And yet the Swiss consulate has not denied that this book contains more than two hundred illustrations, forty mammoth charts, and innumerable supporting graphs and essays, including:
- An illustrated matrix of WWF Finishing Moves
- Heavy metal band names taxonomy
- The noble art of zeppelin warfare demystified
- How to win any argument
- Tragedy to comedy conversion chart for comedians
- A creepy drawing of a baby skeleton
- How to tell if you're an evil twin
About the Author
Doogie Horner is a standup comic and book designer. He is the author of the First Timer's Kit (Quirk Books, 2008) and Dirty Jokes Every Man Should Know (Quirk Books, 2009). His short story The History of the Beloved Children's Series the Berenstain Bears is featured in The McSweeney's Joke Book of Book Jokes (Vintage, 2008). He designed the cover for the New York Times bestseller Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and his design has been featured in Time, Newsweek, Print, How, Time Out New York, GQ, and many other publications. He lives in Philadelphia where he performs standup and hosts the monthly comedy show The Ministry of Secret Jokes.
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Doogie Horner is a writer, designer, and stand-up comedian. His charts and writing have appeared in Wired, Fast Company, McSweeney's, and numerous other publications. He designed the cover of the New York Times bestseller Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. He was the only comedian to make it to the semi-finals on America's Got Talent in 2010, where he began his unlikely run by winning over an unruly crowd in New York City. He continues to perform standup across the country, but especially in Philadelphia, where he hosts the monthly comedy show the Ministry of Secret Jokes.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I try not to go overboard in my reviews, but every so often a book comes along that forces a person to break out the superlatives. So let's be quite clear about things.
THIS IS THE FUNNIEST BOOK I HAVE READ IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
If you have even a smidgen of interest in popular culture, this book will amuse and amaze you. Even if it's not to your personal taste, if you have a teenager in your household, it would make a perfect gift. Whether it was the insanely comprehensive taxonomy of heavy metal band names, the stunningly complete exegesis of movie heroes and villains, doomsday scenarios, superpowers, designer paint names, casual and fast-food dining venues, I LOL*'ed while reading almost every one of the plethora of charts concocted and presented here by Doogie Horner. Shorter items such as the chart devoted to disgraced beauty queens, the list of billionaire pet peeves, or the examination of the quality of afterlife offered by major world religious systems were icing on the cake.
Quite simply, this book is a work of genius from start to finish.
* : Yes, the internet has debased the term "laugh out loud", but these were genuine, rib-splitting guffaws.
THIS IS THE FUNNIEST BOOK I HAVE READ IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
If you have even a smidgen of interest in popular culture, this book will amuse and amaze you. Even if it's not to your personal taste, if you have a teenager in your household, it would make a perfect gift. Whether it was the insanely comprehensive taxonomy of heavy metal band names, the stunningly complete exegesis of movie heroes and villains, doomsday scenarios, superpowers, designer paint names, casual and fast-food dining venues, I LOL*'ed while reading almost every one of the plethora of charts concocted and presented here by Doogie Horner. Shorter items such as the chart devoted to disgraced beauty queens, the list of billionaire pet peeves, or the examination of the quality of afterlife offered by major world religious systems were icing on the cake.
Quite simply, this book is a work of genius from start to finish.
* : Yes, the internet has debased the term "laugh out loud", but these were genuine, rib-splitting guffaws.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Jerome
Format:Paperback
I am not the type to throw around terms like "brilliant" and "genius", but in this case it is warranted. This book is honestly one of the funniest things I have read in years. From a Presidents Wrestling Tournament to Zeppelin Warfare to Alien Sex, this book is for anyone who loves trying to make sense of the inane. There are very few books out there not written by Dave Barry that I laugh out loud while reading. This is one of them.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Jenn W
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I responded to the negative review, but wanted to make sure my vote was counted.
I gave this book to my husband for Christmas. He spent Christmas evening reading it and ignoring the boy toys I figured he'd be playing with, like his Kinect and GoPro hi-def action video camera. Instead, he started looking through this book. We spent the night laughing together, and at one point laughed until he was in tears and as he says nearly peed himself.
Life is fun, enjoy it a little. And read this hilarious, witty book. It is comedy, pop culture and process mapping genius.
I gave this book to my husband for Christmas. He spent Christmas evening reading it and ignoring the boy toys I figured he'd be playing with, like his Kinect and GoPro hi-def action video camera. Instead, he started looking through this book. We spent the night laughing together, and at one point laughed until he was in tears and as he says nearly peed himself.
Life is fun, enjoy it a little. And read this hilarious, witty book. It is comedy, pop culture and process mapping genius.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This is my goto gift for anyone with an ounce of humor. Original and so much fun. Love this book.
Published 2 months ago by John Antista
5.0 out of 5 stars
Our teenage son loves it
The fllowcharts perfectly fit our teenage son's world view (and all the other members of the household have had a chance to read it too). Read more
Published 4 months ago by ChrisP
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Read In Bed At Night or Your Wife Will Be Pissed!
This book is shake-the-mattress funny (assuming you ignored my advice in the title). You've seen these types of jokes before (particularly if you work in IT or read Maxim... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Glenn M. Thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars
A clever concept...
This book is based on a very clever concept: The author analyzes various aspects of pop culture by means of engineering flowcharts. For the most part, it really works well. Read more
Published on April 7, 2011 by L. F. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny, but I can't leave it out on the coffee table
While I thought most of the charts in this book were somewhere between amusing and hilarious, there are definitely some off-color elements. Read more
Published on March 22, 2011 by J. Westenhaver
3.0 out of 5 stars
Somewhat amusing
This is an interesting concept but... why does it seem like a tired idea for a book when it's the first? Funny in its own way. Read more
Published on February 23, 2011 by James D. Crabtree
4.0 out of 5 stars
entertaining book
I love bizarre humor and this is pretty good. It takes some digging but the reader is often caught off guard by the sharp wit of the writers.
Published on February 1, 2011 by teach'em
1.0 out of 5 stars
The previous six reviews must have been friends of the author
If you are stuck in the anal stage, you may like this book. Six reviews isn't statistically significant to be meaningful, and that was the case here. Read more
Published on December 30, 2010 by alicerbob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific
This book is really funny and really clever. Each time I page through it I find something else to make me laugh.
Published on November 8, 2010 by Steve G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant gem
Doogie Horner's charts enlighten and entertain, but mostly entertain. This book actually made me think, and I believe made me smarter in the process. Read more
Published on November 7, 2010 by FRANCIS P OKEEFFE
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