Atomic Wedgies, Wet Willies, & Other Acts of Roguery

(Author), Dan Martin (Author)

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Product Description

This authoritative guide to those annoying and embarrassing tricks everyone grows up with (and maybe never outgrow) provides "sage" advice for the young and the young at heart. Arranged in encyclopedic format, each of the more than 50 entries includes a formal definition of the prank, followed by tips for execution and countermeasures. Illustrations document the best technique for affixing a "kick me" sign to someone's back, or how to wriggle out of a noogie-giver's clutches. A ranking system places each act on a scale of 1 to 10 for its degree of pain, embarrassment, annoyance, and degree of difficulty. Other fun and irritating tricks include the Burp ’n' Blow, the Rat Tail, the Eskimo Hook, and the Marker ’Stache.

About the Author

Greg Tananbaum lives in Kensington, California. Dan Martin lives in Oakland, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Santa Monica Press (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159580000X
• ISBN-13: 978-1595800008
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,810,148 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Humor, March 30, 2005

By	Andrew J. Coleman "ajc_us" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book brought me back to my childhood, reliving the pranks my brothers and I indulged in. The 'rating' scale used to determine degrees of difficulty, embarrassment and annoyance levels for each act were great. Beware of the Flour Shower!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Cure for Exams and Job-Hunting, April 22, 2005

By	TX College Student - See all my reviews

I picked this up after a review in the campus newspaper recommended it as a good diversion from cramming for finals. It is not only hysterical, but also very practical. I have already pulled the Loose Lid and Soda Exploda on two of my room mates. What's funny to me is how seriously it is written. I assume (hope!) that the authors are being dry intentionally. Either way, it's already a staple in the common room.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Atomic past, September 29, 2005

By	John D. Catlin "John" (Rochester, N.Y.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I sure remember these as I was growing up and it sure brings back memories. Enjoyed having read this book.