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No Shirt, No Shoes... No Problem!

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This book is a humrous, witty, and thoroughly enjoyable autobiography of Jeff Foxworthy. This book covers all aspects of his life, from going fishing with his grandfather, hunting with his father, and hanging out with his best friends. This book contains many jokes and humorous stories within that will appeal to any true redneck. Coming from a small town myself, I found that this book had a lot in it which I could relate to. One of the last chapters contains Jeff's explanations of how he came up with some of his You Might Be A Redneck If.. jokes. All in all, this is a book that will keep you laughing for a long time. Jeff is one of the best comedians out there today. His humor never fails to make me laugh like crazy.

I found this book horrifying. Horrifying to the point that my faith in humanity is so diminished I can only quote the following aphorism;-

"Its better to be raped with an axe then read this book".

Niezche said that. he really did

Like walking off an edge of a cliff and spiraling forever downwards into an abyss of dread and despair are my feelings after reading this compilation of clueless cranium clutter...All work and no play makes Jeff a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jeff a dull boy.All work and no play makes Jeff a dull boy.

I are a redneck. I reed gud.

If you have never heard Foxworthy's standup routine, this book will be hilarious. For those who have heard or seen his routine, most of the book is a repeat with personal stories mixed in. See Blue Collar Comedy Tour for Foxworthy and others.

I've never liked Foxworthy. His redneck jokes, his "off the wall" humor have never amused me. They're just stupid. Reading this book was the biggest waste of time I've had in a long time.

It seems the ciritics of this book have forgotten that Mr. Foxworthy just happens to be the number one selling comedian of all time. All of those who can say they've made more people laugh than Jeff Foxworthy should raise their hand. That's what I thought. So easy to critisize, so hard to create. He must be doing something right, eh, naysayers?

Having said that, Foxworthy's auto-biography revolves around his life growing up "Redneck" style. His early life in rural Georgia is chronicled in humurous detail, and his narrative is fairly light and easy to read and enjoy. He talks about getting started in Comedy, how he met his wife, and the birth of his daughters, all of it with a fun little wink and a light heart to make sure the reader is playing along. Unlike Engvall or Cable Guy's book, this one could be shelved either in humor or biography. An enjoyable read for anyone with an afternoon to kill.

This book targets a specific audience, young and dull-witted. Take some common experiences, invoke a drawl or two to spice things up, serve up on some bathroom fixtures. The reader suffers through countless forgettable events ladled up with the author's special sauce...southern-style conceit. 98% corn pone. Save your money and rent a video, his stage humor works better.

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem

The problem with this book is that you have to read it in a room by yourself, otherwise you'll have someone asking you what you're laughing at every couple of minutes. It is truly a funny book. If you don't believe me read it for your self and let me know if you didn't laugh, or at least giggle.

Gnner August 2007

This is one of those books you will either love or hate.

This book is a series of anecdotes, supposedly from throughout Jeff Foxworthy's life. Reading through these stories is like talking with a fisherman. While you suspect what you are being told is not entirely accurate, there seems to be a ring of truth to it.

The book is filled with stories from throughout Jeff's life from childhood to adulthood. Various topics are discussed such as work life, love, marriage, fishing, hunting, and family. Most stories were worth a smile. Some made me laugh out loud. Then there were a handful of stories that were 2 minutes of my life that were wasted and I will never get back.

So how do you know if this book is right for you? Do you find Jeff Foxworthy's stand-up funny? Would you read a story about a guy jumping off the back of a pickup into a pile of hay and think "Yeah, we have done something like that"? Do you actually know someone who has shot a deer from the inside of their house? If you have heard stories such as this, you will probably like this book.

Having spent half my childhood in the country, I identified with many of the stories, even if I do think they are not exactly the truth. The book was an easy read. As the book was comprised of stories no longer than a page or two in length, it was a great book to read while waiting for the kids at school or anyplace you have a few minutes to crack open a book and read. Overall, I found the book quite enjoyable.