Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader [Paperback]

Bathroom Readers' Institute (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1989

It's Time For #2~

That's right!...We're back flushed with the success of Uncle John's first Bathroom Reader! Here's another great collection of bathroom reading that'll bowl you over. No more frantic searches at the last minute for that perfect magazine article. No agonizing choices between light reading and the serious stuff. Volume 2 has it all: Entertainment, humor, politics, pop culture, history, science...And more! And it's still divided by length--you can spend a minute with the Quickies, relax with Regular-Length articles, or get really comfortable with Long Items.

With Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader placed in that "special spot" in your home, you'll settle in happily and read about:
The Real Difference Between Burger King and McDonald's
The Origins of Gumby and G.I. Joe
The Story Behind "American Pie"
The Lore of Route 66
The Truth About Spiro Agnew
Strange Nicknames
Bizzare Lawsuits
And a Host of Great Bathroom Topics!

For years the Bathroom Readers' Institute has researched your bathroom and reading habits in an attempt to understand and serve the interests of America's forgotten readers. Enjoy!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

In 1987, Uncle John found himself stranded on his throne with nothing to read. That’s when he came up with the idea to launch a series of trivia books specifically tailored toward his fellow bathroom readers. He gathered together the best trivia writers he could find and charged them with the task of combing the worlds of science, history, sports, politics, and pop culture to compile dozens of interesting articles that could be absorbed in just a few minutes. Now, with more than ten million books in print and a membership base topping 40,000 loyal readers, the movement begat by Uncle John is stronger than ever.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (October 15, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312034466
• ISBN-13: 978-0312034467
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reading for anywhere, April 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader (Paperback)

This book is a quick read that will have you wanting to buy more Bathroom Reader books. If you have never read one of these books, this is the place to start. Short articles are appropriate for when you have a quick job to do, and the longer ones are for more industrious visits to the restroom. Trivia abounds galore in this book and it is for anyone who has a love for useless inforation. You quickly gain an appreciation for the minds that put this book together. Only a certain type of people could possibly be this creative. If you are looking for a present for the friend who has everything, one of these books would be a great choice. You may even end up keeping it for yourself.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars CRAP-TACULAR!, April 1, 2001

By 

M. Grant "MacGyver of the Books" (Detroit, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader (Paperback)

Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader is a great book when #2 is really on your mind. From cover to cover this book has tons of: trivia, answers to the inane, and things that you've probably heard before but forgot all about it.

Anyone who has any allusions of trying to get on a TV trivia show (like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) will definately want to familiarize themself with the writings of Uncle John. It's helped me expand my knowledge base greatly. I've also loved books like "5087 Trivia Questions and Answers" and "American Trivia", but Uncle John managed to keep me laughing while filling my head with facts. Frankly, I didn't want to leave the bathroom.

Some little ditties you'll find in this volume...

Thomas Crapper, Myth or Hero! Strange Lawsuits!! Churchill Speaks!!! Tales of 60's TV!!!! Common Phrases!!!!! The Gumby Story!!!!!! The Nut Behind Grape-Nuts!!!!!!! AND MUCH MUCH MORE...

I loved this book and my advice...

No outhouse is complete without it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Bathroom Humor, September 19, 2002

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Alan Attebery (Arlington, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader (Paperback)

All that time wasted sitting on the john. If only there was something good to read....

This sequel to the hugely successful "Bathroom Reader" contains more of the same useless, but interesting, trivia and facts on just about every imaginable subject. From debunking rumors (like "Dr. Pepper's secret ingredient is prune juice) to explaining how Alfred Hitchcock shot that famous shower scene, you won't want to put this book down even after you've finished your business.