Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs (Abridged): A Low Culture Manifesto Audiobook

" This book started off very interesting and fun, but in a short while the writing lacked any cohesion and the author rambled on and on as if he were fatigued and under the influence. And then it got weirder and weirder as if he was hallucinating by taking one of the stronger drugs. I wasn't expecting the book to thoroughly discuss basketball or pornography or the Internet.I have not taken LSD and yet, I thought I was experiencing a flashback. "

" i think that i wanted to like this book more than i actually did. i read it quickly, and i found myself relating to a whole lot of it, but i think that's what my biggest problem with the book was....it was like reading a book written by that guy you knew in college that you would have those stupid drawn out conversations after a long night no good.....it was cool then, but i'm not so sure about how cool it is reading those conversations now.... "

" A few funny, cerebral, quips is all Klosterman is good for. It was amusing, but I just don't think I can really appreciate his style of writing. I'm too loyal to the classics. At least I made an attempt to step outside of my usual genres. "

" Really entertained by this book for the chapters on why he hates John Cusack's Lloyd Dobler in 'Say Anything' (because all women love him), and the Saved by the Bell strange time-space lapse where they lost Jessie and Kelly. Hysterical. "

" Por pedio de Spin. Muy buen libro!! "

" While I appreciate Klosterman's ironic tone and rabbit trail reasoning, an entire book of it is a little much. Plus I only grasp about 1/2 of the pop culture references. "

" Entertaining but nothing prodigal or prophetic. Maybe I'm just giving this a low rating because I would rather discuss ingrown hair follicles or mold spores than sports and anytime Billy Joel comes on the radio I become nauseated. "

" A light read, but it's still stimulating and thought-provoking. An interesting approach to tackling different parts of pop culture. Klosterman is great. "

" Slow at times, and for essays most of them are of a decent length. But I found the writing style and subject matters very entertaining! "

" 3.5 stars, but I'm feeling generous "

" Very intriguing and funny essays! "

" It was a good read, with a couple of great essays. All around average: some great, some eh. "

" My emotions and thoughts about this one run the gamut. At times it is funny, droll, poignant, infuriating and pompous, but nearly every essay is thought provoking. I didn't always agree with Klosterman's perceptions and opinions, but he does make you see things in a different light. "

" A fun read. I loved all the chapter titles! "

" I thought this was a funny book. I grew up in the same time frame and was amused by a lot of media references. I'm sure a lot of people find him rude and offensive. "

" I found this ontemporary book very funny and look forward to reading more of his books. "

" I think I read this book too late to appreciate. It's been best-selling away for years, but I just put it off. As a result, not as funny as it was hyped. Ah well, such is the life. "

" About as insightful as a bumpersticker. "

" Hilarious. Klosterman is so smart it hurts my head. "

" Klosterman has the amazing ability to make me think that he is a complete douche and love him for it. I can't imagine giving less than four stars to any book that thinks a ten thousand word essay on "Saved By the Bell" is necessary. "

" cock-y "

" Pretty funny, pretty easy to pick up and stop. "

" Perfect mindless fun that makes you think about things you never thought about - and deeply thought about by someone you can't believe took the time to do it. "

" Started very strong, headed slightly downhill toward the end. "

" I loved this series of essays by Spin writer Klosterman. Irrevrant, twisted and hilarious. "

" A quirky, funny read. Not a compelling page-turner but a funny book full of humorous insights and commentary on everyday life. Easy read with fun in mind. "

" Very thoughtful work on current American culture...recommended to me by my daughter, Sarah. "

" some of it was interesting, but I have to say most of the time I kept thinking to myself shut-up Chuck "

" This was my first Klosterman book and I've gone on to read all of them. "

" 4 stars because I thoroughly enjoyed the "Real World" analysis. And I do not play soccer either. "

" Surprisingly, unapologetically chauvinistic in spots. A fun read otherwise. "

" Klosterman's opinions irk me in a way I just wish they wouldn't. "

" I loved it in high school. I still enjoy it now, but in a more confectionary, not life-changing, way. "

" Este tipo a veces es mi héroe. "

" This kind of knowledge is like a vivid dream you suddenly pull out of the cosmic ether, eight hours after waking up. -Chuck Klosterman "