Funny That Way: Adventures in Fabulousness

by Joel Perry

A sparkling collection of hilarious and upbeat essays by one of America's leading gay humorists that shows how even the most imperfect specimens of gay manhood can survive in the sculpted,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555835570
• ISBN13: 9781555835576
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Alyson Books
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A gay mans paradise, but also caters to Breeders

I just finished this book yesturday and though that it was the most flabulous read i have had in ages. Don't think that the book just caters to the "Gay" perspective, its a fun hetero read as well. The comical Joel Perry humored me greatly throughout the book, with his funny anecdotes, petpeeves, and biographical stories. It's not only a great buy but a great read too. DOn't miss this book the next time you are browsing through the Gay and lesbian section. And if your hetero, try taking a look you might find something that aspires to you. Enjoy!

I was also a fat, hairy homo that loved to eat and shop.

I cannot believe how hysterically funny this book is. Other books have made me smile, but this one actually made me laugh out loud while reading it at home alone. Congratulations Mr. Perry, you managed a first. Come back to DC for a visit. I'd love to meet you.The book does tend to lose it at the end a bit. It's still funny, but only brought a smile rather than hearty guffaws. That flaw isn't serious enough to cost it a star. Mr. Perry manages some absolutely fabulous zingers (there, I said fabulous) and I don't think there is anyone who wouldn't find them funny. He even dares to say what we're all thinking about those guys standing around in the local leather bar. Going to the Eagle will have a whole new meaning for me now. And this book will pop up in my mind the next time I'm walking up Fifth Ave toward Saks.Mr. Perry is the bear equivalent of Michael Thomas Ford, but funnier. You go, gurl!

A hoot and a half

Don't read this if you just had hernia surgery. There are lines in the book (I dare not quote them here) which still reduce me to helpless paroxysms of laughter every time I read them! Not all the pieces are hits ("April's Fool" reads like the BBC's My Word on a bad day), but there are a lot more hits than misses. Not to be missed (and you don't even have to be gay to enjoy it).

Laugh out loud funny!

This book is hilarious. Mr. Perry has a wonderfully warped sense of humor, and it does not come off as mean-spirited in any way (unlike some other popular humorists I adore). There is literally something laugh out loud funny in each of the stories and brief essays contained in this volume. I can't tell you how often I have been moved to call up a friend while reading it to say, "Listen to this line..."As is the case with the best humor, there is a kernal of truth in every funny antedote Mr. Perry shares, and the reader can definitely find something in each story to identify with. I agree with the previous reviewer that everyone, gay, straight, lesbian, transgendered, etc. should read this delightful book!

FUNNY! MUST READ!

I loved this book. It not only pokes fun at the every day things we do, but gives new insight to the g.qay lifestyle. It also takes courage to talk about your own flaws and lay them bare. Mr. Perry writes from the heart and it shows. A must read for gay, straight, mom, dad, sister or brother.