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Duh! The Stupid History of the Human Race is a hilarious collection of the stupid things that people do-even the really smart people. "Part 1: The Stupid Chronicles" details the unbelievably idiotic things people have done, organized by such topics as politics, history, sports, arts, science, and dumb plays in the face of fate. "Part 2: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Stupidity but Were Too Smart to Ask" looks at the track record of human stupidity in all its dumb glory. And "Part 3: How to Destupify" offers tongue-in-cheek advice on how to avoid ending up in a future edition of the book


About the Author

Bob Fenster is the features editor at the Santa Cruz Sentinel. He's written three novels, two puzzle books, and a play. His writings have appeared in local and national publications including the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal. He lives with his wife and three sons in Santa Cruz, California.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 15, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0740710028
  • ISBN-13: 978-0740710025
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect Christmas gift!, November 16, 2000
By anne butterfly (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift, this one-size-fits-most book is jam packed with delightful gems of human stupidity. It's an easy read filled with one stupid anecdote after another. Designed to keep you in stitches, while at the same time you struggle to accept how totally absurd humans can be, it more than delivers. (The infamous Florida butterfly ballot is destined for a future edition.) Mr. Fenster's "How to Destupify" section is particularly clever and challenging. Bravo to Mr. Fenster for this amusing and entertaining collection of historical, I mean hysterical, significance. The next time you feel like crying, turn to any page in this book and enjoy a good belly laugh instead. Like most of you, I've engaged in my share of lame, stupid acts. However, buying this book is one of the smartest things I've ever done.
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33 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely hilarious!, November 17, 2000
By KARL T HIRSCH (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
Bob Fenster's DUH is a remarkable piece which demonstrates that the funniest characters are those which are real. Parts of this are absolute screams. DUH would make an excellent Christmas gift for anyone on your list who likes THE ONION, Dave Barry, Jerry Seinfeld, or Monty Python.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat amusing, somewhat disappointing, November 27, 2003
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A good book to read once, but I regret buying it. While most of the stories are fun, they are (mostly?) urban legends. The book "Darwin Awards" was better since it told which stories were confirmed to be true.

I was also disappointed by misinformation in the book, even with my education I knew many things to be false. At times the author's attitude is presented too strongly.

All in all, not a bad book, but I still prefer the "Darwin Awards" series of books when I want to laugh at human stupidity.

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Duh! was the funniest book i have ever read. It really opens my eyes to see how dumb people are and how many crazy ideas pop into some peoples heads. Read more
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The first sections of the book do what the title implies, tell about stupid things people have done. OK, that's what the book is about. Read more
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The first couple of chapters, which probably sold the publisher on the idea, are amusing enough, but I was constantly irritated by the author's opinions and snide comments woven... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars The book is a waste of paper and time.
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