Saturday, June 09, 2007

The Complete Idiot's Guide for Dummies

I love these books. I have several 'Complete Idiot's Guides' and 'for Dummies' books related to business and some other topics, even philosophy. I started this blog with the idea that I would list a few comical titles that I'd like to see. But, after a little research, I think some the actual titles are funnier than I imagined. I merely imagined the comment that follows. Check these out:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Improving Your IQ
Would the appropriate audience understand why they need this book?

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dealing with Difficult Employees
Any chance these 'difficult employees' are complete idiots?

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Intelligent Design
OK. The scholars are giving us a hard time. Who else can we target?

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding the Brain
Required Prerequisite: The CIG to Improving Your IQ.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pleasing Your Woman
Really now. Is this even possible? Or...
Must be fiction; it's too short a book.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pleasing Your Man
All you really need is the cheat-sheet inside the front cover.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Tae Kwon Do
Oh great! Now he'll be Completely Dangerous, too!

Snort for Dummies
It' snot what you're thinking.

Pregnancy for Dummies
Doh! Should have read 'Contraceptives for Dummies' first.

Charcoal Companion Grilling Burgers for Dummies Book/Flipper Set
Bad marketing. Husbands won't read it. (What man needs instructions on grilling?) And the last thing they want is criticism from an informed wife about this manly-man task.

World History for Dummies
This should be required reading for those entering politics. Obviously, it isn't. (Ouch!)

Chemistry for Dummies
No thanks. I'm waiting for the actual 'Chemistry Set for Dummies'.

Cable & Satellite Wiring Kit For Dummies
Gee! After this, I'll upgrade my household current to 200 amps!

Stretching For Dummies
This is dumb. Anything is a stretch for dummies!

Infertility For Dummies
Isn't this a good thing?

Religion For Dummies
Uh, no. Bad idea.

Spirituality For Dummies
Much better.

Dating For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Now I feel better. The author didn't get it right the first time either.

Sex For Dummies, 3rd Edition
Really? It took 3 editions to get this right?

Now it's my turn. Here are some titles I'd like to see:
  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Reading a Good Book Instead
  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Using Your Turn Signal While Driving
  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knowing When They Are Making Fun of You
  • Not Being President of the United States for Dummies
  • Car Crash Test Jobs for Dummies
  • txt msg'g 4 dumez
Enjoy reading (something else)!