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Of Thee I Zing: America's Cultural Decline from Muffin Tops to Body Shots Audiobook
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From #1 New York Times bestseller and radio phenomenon Laura Ingraham a sharp-witted, comic romp through the culture and habits of everyday U.S. citizens—now available in paperback.
My culture is depraved, Not sure it can be saved . . . Of Thee I Zing. Land filled with STDs, Pants way down to the knees, Nary a “thanks” or “please” This is going to sting. . . .
While Laura Ingraham was walking through a Northern Virginia shopping mall one Saturday afternoon, it all became clear to her: Our country is in grave peril. Our culture of ignorance, arrogance, and gluttony undermines our present and endangers our future. Everywhere she turned, she saw signs of the impending disaster: zombie teens texting each other across a café table; a man having his eyebrows threaded at a kiosk; a fiftyish woman shoehorned into a tube top and skinny jeans; and a storefront ad featuring a Victoria’s Secret model spilling out of her push-up bra and into the faces of young passersby. Ingraham wondered, “Is this it? Is this what our forefathers fought for? What my parents struggled for? I wonder if Victoria’s Secret is still having that two-for-one sale?”
In an act of patriotic intervention, the most-listened-to woman in talk radio casts her satirical eye upon all that ails American society. In this sharp-witted comic romp, Laura Ingraham takes you on a guided tour through ten levels of our cultural hell.
You know we’re in trouble when . . .
Airplane seats shrink—just as the passengers expand.
Celebrity baby names go from the peculiar (Apple, Stetson, and Daisy Boo) to the pathetic (Bamboo, Blanket, and Bronx).
People meticulously tend their virtual crops on Farmville, while their children eat takeout.
“Breaking News” usually means it happened yesterday.
The weddings last longer than the marriages.
Facebook has become a verb and reading has become an ancient art form.
Of Thee I Zing is cultural commentary too funny to ignore, igniting a national conversation long past due. America, your cultural recovery begins here.
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"This book is a must read! I could not put it down. Laura's take on society today is spot on. I really enjoyed her honest and forthright approach very refreshing."
— Michael (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Too funny to put down, this cultural commentary will satisfy your inner urge to castigate those around you, while also making you question some of your own idiosyncrasies.”
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“[Ingraham] dispenses her observations and opinions with the candor and verve that her millions of fans have come to anticipate. A spirited read.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review
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A New York Times bestseller
Of Thee I Zing Listener Reviews
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" You know how you and others may complain about a pet peeve on social media? Imagine 1-3 paragraphs on everything that can be found annoying in a 300 page book. After a while, I got tired of reading about what ticks Ingraham off. But reading it helped the time go by while I was on cardio machines at the gym... "
— Shirley, 2/19/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Lots of fun!!! "
— Patti, 2/15/2014 -
" Hilarious, plus I agree with her on almost everything. "
— Judy, 2/9/2014 -
" I got it because it was it was deeply discounted and the opening seemed funny. The opening was funny, but it became an attack on anything unlike Ms Ingraham and her mom. Further in, her cultural zings were an excuse to blame the decline of America on immigrants, the young, MSNBC and liberals. I can only image her musing at her favorite country club how perfect America would have been if Reagan had been president for life. "
— Ramesh, 1/30/2014 -
" In this book Laura relates more personal experiences with cultural phenomenon and expresses them to readers in a witty fashion most people will find funny. Unless you worship the ground Nancy Pelosi walks on, you will probably enjoy this book. It's not an in depth analysis or a well researched political commentary, it's just a slightly funny commentary on today's political and social atmosphere. "
— Noelle, 1/28/2014 -
" I usually like Laura Ingraham's stuff, but this book made her seem judge-y. What should have been funny came off as snarky. "
— Melissa, 1/27/2014 -
" Normally it takes me awhile to get through a non-fiction book but this read was a breeze to finish. I really liked the spacing and how each chapter had multiple sections. Oh yea and it's hilarious! I was laughing out loud from what Laura had to say about modern American culture. Stuff that you see all the time but don't really think about. Now I did think she was a bit too harsh about some things but overall a great read. "
— Karen, 1/22/2014 -
" fun. easy read. "
— Sundy, 1/20/2014 -
" Next time I want humorous social commentary, I'll go with Denis Leary or Hunter S. Thompson. If I want to read a book about someone ranting, I want it to be at least as humorous as the title that drew me in in the first place. "
— Angela, 1/6/2014 -
" What a fun read! I laughed at Laura's wit while I agreed wholeheartedly at our declining culture. I call this book "the Seinfeld side of Laura Ingraham." "
— Louis, 12/23/2013 -
" Funny book. I liked it. "
— Katie, 12/19/2013 -
" Holy crap.....I didn't realize who the writer of this book was until I began reading it. She is crazy. And not in the good way. "
— Kimberly, 12/6/2013 -
" Laura Ingraham, channeling Andy Rooney. Some funny lines but alot of our culture sucks without alot of solutions. "
— Dave, 9/8/2013 -
" has me laughing out loud "
— Alexandra, 5/22/2013 -
" Love Laura, but this might have made a better article than a book. Seemed to be a lot of filler and useless stuff. "
— Barbara, 12/21/2012 -
" didn't finish reading this - just a bunch of whining and complaining "
— Amy, 11/15/2012 -
" I laughed my butt off reading this, you will too. "
— Josh, 10/12/2012 -
" Light hearted conversation about current culture and lack thereof; discussing modern dress, manners, entertainment, religion emphasizing how we have fallen. She's got that right. "
— Dot, 9/23/2012 -
" Incredibly hilarious social commentary. I hope she does more. "
— Marie, 3/7/2012 -
" Although Laura Ingraham is known primarily for her political views, this book is all about modern American culture. Funny at times and right on the mark in her observations. She does come across as a bit of a know-it-all. Over all, I enjoyed it. "
— Ann, 7/23/2011 -
" Saved me the trouble of writing a book, this is everything I would have said! Hillarious! "
— Shannon, 7/15/2011
About Laura Ingraham
Laura Ingraham is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obama Diaries and Power to the People, the most listened-to-woman in political talk radio, a Fox News contributor, and a substitute host of The O’Reilly Factor. A former Supreme Court law clerk and criminal defense litigator, she lives in the Washington, DC area.
About Laura Ingraham
Raymond Arroyo is a New York Times bestselling author and an internationally known, award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and producer. He is creator of the bestselling Will Wilder series for young readers and the bestselling picture book The Spider Who Saved Christmas. He is a Fox News Analyst and co-host, a former CNN contributor, and founding news director at EWTN News, where he is seen in more than 380 million households internationally.