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(3.5) | None | More Rules for Life is the latest collection from comedian and rule-maker, Kitty Flanagan. Following the success of her bestseller, 488 Rules for Life, Kitty realised there was still a lot of work to be done. What if there were people who didn't know that you're supposed to take the lettuce off the sandwich before toasting it? Or that you should never make eye contact with someone while eating a banana? What if young people didn't realise that TikTok is not actually a job? And what about old men on ladders? Someone needs to tell those guys to get down. Inspired by a rapidly changing world, this special volume includes a whole batch of new rules, as well as some very specific rules for our pandemic-riddled society. Written for the enthusiasts and true believers, More Rules for Life contains all the information you need to help others be their least-annoying selves.… (more) |
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It may have been a while since you read 488 Rules for Life – or perhaps you've never read it, in which case, interesting choice to pick up the second book first. No judgement. Either way, I thought it might be a good idea to remind everyone that these books are a joke. It seems obvious to me, but these days disclaimers are necessary as so many people have lost their sense of humour and replaced it with a sense of outrage. Hunting is not a sport
Unless, of course, you're hunting a fellow hunter who also has a gun. Now you've got yourselves a contest. Don't wear all of your luggage
Budget airlines keep the fare down by providing the bare minimum. A seat. And that's it. Anything else, like a bag or a biscuit or a bit of dignity, is going to cost you extra. That's why the canny travellers wear layer upon layer of clothing and stuff their pockets with phone chargers, shoes, iPads, bottled water, crushed up bags of McDonald's and other snacks, and then sew their jewels and valuables into the hems of their coats. Okay, maybe I made that last one up, but it's a fine line between wearing a few extra items to save on luggage costs and looking like you're escaping a fascist regime. Always state your whereabouts when talking to someone on the phone
This rule is specifically for dog owners when they're out walking their dogs, and it's included at my sister's request. Apparently, she and I were talking on the phone one day but I neglected to mention that I was walking my dogs at the time. So when I shouted, ‘Gotta go, there's a poo happening!' and hung up, she had no idea the poo in question belonged to one of my dogs. Rather, she assumed I'd become some sort of chronic oversharer who liked to keep everyone apprised of my movements. Don't pretend to be my friend
At the beginning of the pandemic, I got a flurry of emails from companies and stores who were all very keen to be my friend and help get me through these tough times. The CEO of Woolworths started emailing me personally and including a picture of himself. ‘Dear Kitty,' he wrote, before going on to tell me all sorts of tales about the crazy capers the Woolies staff had been up to that I can't quite remember (he did get on a bit, I think he might have been lonely). Furniture store West Elm also emailed to say they had my back. Thanks, guys! Specifically, they wrote: ‘Whether it's keeping the kids entertained or getting creative in the kitchen, West Elm is here to help.' I was delighted. I wrote back to let them know I didn't have an kids but that I could sure use a new sofa given that I was doing a lot more sitting on my arse these days. Maybe my email went to their junk folder, I don't know, but I never did hear back from them.
I guess the clue that these were all friendship scams was there the whole time, in the subject headers that said, ‘Do not reply to this email'. | |
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Imagine being in school when a kid looks out the classroom window and shouts, ‘Look! There's an old man in pyjamas weeing on the monkey bars… oh I'm sorry, I mean – hey Byron, your dad's here!' (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.) | |
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None ▾Book descriptions More Rules for Life is the latest collection from comedian and rule-maker, Kitty Flanagan. Following the success of her bestseller, 488 Rules for Life, Kitty realised there was still a lot of work to be done. What if there were people who didn't know that you're supposed to take the lettuce off the sandwich before toasting it? Or that you should never make eye contact with someone while eating a banana? What if young people didn't realise that TikTok is not actually a job? And what about old men on ladders? Someone needs to tell those guys to get down. Inspired by a rapidly changing world, this special volume includes a whole batch of new rules, as well as some very specific rules for our pandemic-riddled society. Written for the enthusiasts and true believers, More Rules for Life contains all the information you need to help others be their least-annoying selves. ▾Library descriptions No library descriptions found. ▾LibraryThing members' description |
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The book itself is a riot. I had moments where I was chuckling out loud. But don't be fooled, because tucked between the laughs is a treasure trove of real-life wisdom. It's like Kitty Flanagan took all the nonsense of modern life and put it through a filter of sharp wit and sharpie-like satire. It's your cool auntie's guide to navigating the madness, far more entertaining and enjoyable than that other famous etiquette book (you know the one, but it's slipped my mind). And the reviews I’ve read say the first book is even better!
My only criticism is that the book is a tad on the short side, but others might see that as a selling point. More Rules for Life is short enough to consume in one sitting (perfect if you’re busy or just a casual reader) or you can stretch out the fun by reading it one conveniently compiled section at a time. Best of all, Kitty's voice shines through loud and clear. After reading this, you can bet I'm on the hunt for the first instalment. (