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Summary: I don't wanna get off on a rant here . . .
Review: Dennis Miller sure finds a lot to rant about. I mean, this guy's has more beefs than the Ponderosa Steak House. Miller frequently works himself into such a lather, he makes Old Yeller during his final minutes of life look like Nicholson after the lobotomy in Cuckoo's Nest. Sure, once in a while this guy throws so many references at you he makes Joyce's Ulysses read like a Judy Blume novel, but hang in there. If you catch half the jokes, you'll laugh more than Ed McMahon on ether. But Miller is always tongue in cheek, and doesn't take himself too seriously. No matter what your political persuasion, this book will make you laugh at the stupidity of other people, and more pointedly, at the stupidity of yourself. I highly recommend this book. Of course, that's just my opinion--I could be wrong.
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Summary: Ranting Again
Review: Dennis Miller will always remain one of the five funniest comedians in my books. Along with Denis Leary, Robin Williams, George Carlin, and Eddie Murphy, have made living in the last 20 years of the 20th century almost tolerable. Almost. I don't want to get off an on rant here, but have you seen the state of the modern comedy these days? An associate of mine admitted that he frankly enjoys the banal, mindless gags that pass for humor in an Adam Sandler flick! Jim Carey hasn't been funny since 'In Living Color' and Matt Stone and Trey Parker since 'Cannibal: The Musical'. Dennis Miller makes me laugh, his rants are among some of the most original stuff to come around in a long time. Like Carlin, he peppers his staccato-like speeches with witty and often contemporary jibes at the system, but where Carlin tends to be more general, Miller names names. Miller preaches moderation, common sense, compassion, but also wants you to use that two-stroke weed whacker engine you call a brain for more than just watching 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' or trying to assemble the tiger puzzle found inside a box of Frosted Flakes. Dennis Miller: The Rants is a good way do just that. Miller attacks the O.J. trial for what it was, goes hunting Republicans, the legal system, the religious right and drags them out into the harsh unfeeling glare of public sentiment and holds them up for to examine and laugh at. I think Miller speaks from the heart and he really does feel this way about a lot of things he rants on. Admittedly the audio tapes of the rants are better than book, hearing him say them is obviously better than just reading them, but the book allows easier reference for quotes so you can make pithy comments in your e-mails. You can also catch Miller's rants on his hit TV show 'Dennis Miller Live'. Have fun with it, that's what it's there for.
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Summary: You'll Laugh Out Loud
Review: Finally, a book of "Rants."
Miller and Rooney have selected a broad range of topics from
the series and gathered them into what amounts to a tome of
timely sociological and political commentary. These "essays"
are both humorous and thought provoking at the same time.
More than once you'll find yourself laughing aloud at some
of the off the wall references made while commenting on such
topics as OJ Simpson, Victimless Crime, and What is Right
with America. If this book has one fault, it is that it is
too short.
For anyone who wished they had taped Dennis Miller's rambling
monologues from his HBO show, this book is for you. And for
those of you who may have never watched the show, you can
get a taste of what you have been missing.
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Summary: Hilarious comedian, marginal book.
Review: First off, I am a huge Dennis Miller fan. I have seen all of his HBO specials several times, to the point of being able to remember the dialogue. I watch his wekly show, DMLive, and firmly believe that the final 5 minutes of each broadcast (The News segment) are possibly the funniest 5 minutes each week in television. Unfortunately, Dennis' quick wit, extensive vocabulary, and wry interpretation of events does not convert well to written material. The book has many funny observations, but does not come across as such because it almost becomes bogged down by the words. The comedy is there, but reading it is just not as good as hearing it. This is not the case with all comedians. Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry (who also has many books to his credit), Bill Cosby, Steve Martin and even Jerry Seinfeld have all written books with material no better than Miller's, but with the ability to make it more enjoyable to read. Miller's strangth lies in his ability to deliver incredibly well rehearsed, astute and ultimately hilarious material to live audiences. His particular brand of comdey does not seem to lend itself that well to being read on paper, even by his ardent fans.
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Summary: Dennis Miller For President
Review: Get the audio version of his Rants for that unusual Dennis Miller style and pace. Obscure references and all, he presents 35 rants that will make you laugh, think, and want to just screem out "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore." Dennis Miller is a clear breath of fresh air in this world of carbon monoxide journalism and talking head editorial commentary
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Summary: While the show maybe getting soft, the Rants are strong
Review: Having been a fan of Dennis Miller for more years than I care to share, this book brings me back the reason I first noticed him. As often cynical, acid tounge, views of the world that he somehow always seems to pepper with true concern. While true that his show seems to be suffering somewhat this season, his rants are just as strong as ever. Considering this book is from his first 50 shows, they are even stronger.
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Summary: disappointing
Review: he has a few clever observations which were overshadowed by his lack of creativity in his choice of obscenities.
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Summary: I didn't think this guy was that intelligent...
Review: He has an opinion, and in my book, a pretty darn well educatedone. He used analogies I was shaking my head at wondering where hecame up with these from, and if the reading public would fully understand them. I wouldn't recommend this for everyone, Mom, it's not for you. And anyone else that hasn't quite grown into big boys and girls. However, if you can get past the four letter words that sometimes add just the right touch, and other times are mearly annoying and get in the way, this is a pretty good book. Much better than I expected. No matter who you are, what you do or don't do, what you believe in, or don't believe in, there is something in here for you that will touch the very center of who you are. Two rants proved especially touching for me.. the one on travel. Not only how colorful, but how true. I know the guy gaffer taping the twine to the fridge box!!! He crushed a prize piece of pottery I carried from Kuala Lumpur to Boston only to sit next to this clown from the Chicago.
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Summary: What a great assortment of Miller's Rants...
Review: Hello,this book is an assortment of Rants from Dennis Miller's award winning show. In the book there are some very funny and very serious thoughts shared by Miller. He has the right idea with some of the subject matter. All I can say is if you enjoy his show,and just want to remember waht he said,read this book. Well that is it. Good Day...
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Summary: A robust depiction of America, sliced thick with sharp wit!
Review: I don't want to get off on a rant here but most comedians these days have about as much to say as Pam Anderson addressing the Nobel committee. Their books serve a second rate toilet reading; which is appropriate since bodily waste is what spawned these little ...you might be a redneck - white people can't dance - what's wrong with America today, pieces of gutter trash in the first place. Denis Miller on the other hand has harnessed his intellectual prowess and knack for character assassination and delivers it on a plate of pop culture that will leave you saying "More Denis. I Want More, with extra cheese in the crust cha cha." It's only failing is that many of the references will only be appreciated by generations Baby Boomer, through X, and only by those that don't think the word "catharsis" is a fancy vocabulary word. All in all this book is guaranteed a lot of laughs and will certainly give you a lot to think about. Of course that's just my o! ! pinion, I could be wrong.
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