And I Thought I Was Crazy! Quirks, Idiosyncrasies and Meshugaas

By Judy Reiser

A hilarious collection of odd behaviors that are surprisingly prevalent among humankind. Do you refuse to take the top newspaper on a stack (even if perfect)? Insist that the toilet paper hang over?... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970761902
• ISBN13: 9780970761903
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Katalin Media
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Crazy is as Crazy Does

I got this book a couple days ago, opened it up, smiled as I read about a guy who won't wear his shorts again for a very long time if he has a bad day at golf. I guess they're sort of bad luck shorts. I smiled, because I'm a bit like that. If I have a bad day I want to erase it from my mind, so whatever I had on when I say, crashed the Explorer into the next door neighbor's tree (true story) I won't wear again, ever. Yep, really bad day clothes get the old heavy ho, straight into the dust bin. Fortunately most of my days are good, so I won't have to be doing a Lady Godiva bit in the cold winter weather. This book is chucky jam full of people's stories about their little idiosyncrasies. Kid's aren't the only ones who do the darndest things. Big people are funny too. For example, I can't stop reading a book. Once started, no matter how awful, I plod on through to the end. Needless to say, I only start books I think I'll like. But movies are different. If I'm not satisfied with what's going on on the big screen, if it doesn't grab me, I'll get up and walk out. I won't waste my time in a bad movie, but I'll keep on with that bad book, go figure. It's good to know that I'm not the only obsessive out there. Okay, I knew there were others, I just didn't know there were so many and that many of those idiosyncratic people could be so funny. If you are looking for something to grab when you head into that room with a bathtub in it, this book is perfect for that. You can pick it up and start reading from any page. A lotta laughs here. Also if you're looking for a gift in the ten to fifteen dollar range, look no further. Reviewed by Vesta Irene

Everybody's a Little Crazy, I know I Am

I leave for work every day in a hurry. I only work ten minutes away via my aging VW Beetle, but I invariably get out the door with only seconds to spare. I get to the car, start it, then wonder, did I lock the door, and out I get and back I go to check. Every single morning. Of course, the door is always locked, but I always double check. On the plus side, I've never been robbed. I'm a vegetarian and I eat with chopsticks, but they can't match, always one black and one read. My Japanese friends think I'm bonkers. And when I said I eat with chopsticks, I don't mean occasionally, I mean every day. If I can't eat it with chopsticks, I don't eat it. I'm a big fan of spaghetti marinara and you'd be surprised how easy it is to eat with chopsticks. Just takes a little practice. So this little book was right up my alley, because it's full of people who have little quirks just like I have. Like the man who eats every dinner by candlelight, even if it's just cookies and milk. And the man who staples his money together and the man who won't wear any clothes that advertise their brand name on them, because the only thing he want to advertise is himself. Then there is the fisherman who won't fish unless someone else baits his hook and the man who holds his breath during elevator rides. I could on and on, as this book is full of short clips about quirky people and I say that in a nice way, because we're all a little quirky when you think about it. I know I am. And I know you'll just love this book. There is a hundred and sixty-nine pages in it and a laugh on every one. Reviewed by Stephanie Sane

Laughed my arss off funny!

What a great kicker for the middle of the day - opening this book and getting an histerical glimpse into my fellow man- and woman-kind - their wild and weird behaviors and habits. The best chuckles I've had all month. Final words on the subject - Great stress reliever. Gotta have just for the laughs. (Wouldn't I have LOVED to been on that book's research team!)

Myshelf.com Book Reviewer

Within minutes of first opening Judy Reiser's AND I THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY! QUIRKS, IDIOSYNCRASIES, AND MESHUGAAS I found myself laughing out loud at the confessions revealed. In this delightful novel, you will find a treasure chest of some of the funniest, strangest, warmest, and touching ideas I have every heard of. What I found that made this book unique was that all the stories are based on true facts collected by the author. Over 2000 interviews were conducted in order to create this book and its sequel. After reading this book, I must admit I felt better knowing other people shared some of my own habits. In fact, in reading some of these ideas, it made me want to go out and give them a try! This book is designed to help make you realize it is perfectly acceptable to do things differently. Readers will find themselves breathing a little easier knowing they are not alone in their belief that they know the correct way to hang toilet paper. Another thing I found fascinating was this book is designed to be read as little or as much as your schedule will allow. You will be glad to hear there is no set age limit in reading this book. Its content will be well received by anyone from the ages of 6-106. Laughter is one of the key elements required to deal with life's everyday struggles. I feel this book is just what the doctor would order to ensure you have a double dose of happiness to add to your daily life.

Especially for amateur students of human nature

And I Thought I Was Crazy!: Quirks, Idiosyncrasies And Meshugaas is a hilarious collection of odd behaviors that are surprisingly endemic among humankind - little things like always making coat hangers face in the same direction, insisting that the toilet paper hang toward the front of the roll, and so on. Intended for mirth and amusement, yet at the same time absolutely true, And I Thought I Was Crazy! cheerfully embraces the bizarre little mannerisms and habits that help us cope. This book makes for good light reading, especially for amateur students of human nature.