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The United States of Absurdity

Untold Stories from American History

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The United States of Absurdity

By: Dave Anthony, Gareth Reynolds, Patton Oswalt - foreword
Narrated by: Dave Anthony, Gareth Reynolds
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The creators of the podcast The Dollop present profiles of the weird, outrageous, NSFW, and downright absurd tales from American history that you weren't taught in school.

The United States of Absurdity presents short, informative, and hilarious stories of the most outlandish (but true) people, events, and more from United States history. Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds cover the weird stories you didn't learn in history class, such as 10-Cent Beer Night, the Jackson Cheese, and the Kentucky Meat Shower.

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Critic Reviews

"If my history teachers in high school had been half as smart and one-tenth as entertaining as Dave and Gareth, I could probably tell you who fought in the Spanish-American War today." (Josh Olson, Oscar-nominated screenwriter for A History of Violence)
"This book, just like The Dollop, will teach you things you'll wish you had learned in history class. I dare you not to be equal parts fascinated, horrified, and in stitches." (Al Madrigal, actor and comedian, The Daily Show)
"Dave and Gareth have created an amazing record of historical eccentricities which, while hysterically informative, has thus far only been available for your ears. This book will take The Dollop into the uncharted territory of your eyes. And hopefully, if my many requests are heeded - there will be a scented version." (Chris Hardwick, host of @midnight and Talking Dead)
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like an episode of the Dollop just longer
like an episode of the Dollop just longer

like an episode of the Dollop just longer

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I've listened to the podcast and then hearing this and getting boiled down refresher course made me remember all the crazy shit that has happened. I'm now doing back to the podcast to re-listen to slot if these stories.

excellent introduction!

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Love the book. Love the audio book. But most of all, Love Gareth Reynolds.
Wil Anderson sent me

Just marry me already Gareth

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Very short book. Not sure that it was worth the credit to purchase it. But was quite humorous, if not interesting

A very short book

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