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Organized Obsessions: 1,001 Offbeat Associations, Fan Clubs, and Microsocieties You Can Join
Lucy Lovers, Aardvark Aficionados, Elvis Enthusiasts, Obscure-Object Collectors, and Champions of Any Cause. . .UNITE!
No matter how peculiar your passions, you are not alone! The world is brimming with like-minded individuals and thousands of organizations that represent their interests.
We've researched 1,001 of America's most intriguing associations and presented them here in Organized Obsessions. Groups range from the highly serious (activists for animal rights and voluntary euthanasia) to the totally tongue-in-cheek (Institute of Totally Useless Skills and Ladies Against Women). And everything in between (Loners of America). Although you won't find many of them registered with your local chamber of commerce, they're all legitimate!
Full of fascinating detail
For each group, you'll find a description of its purpose, motto, publication, meetings, and more. You'll discover, for example, that one group raises funds by staging an "Endangered Accessories Fashion Show." And that another is planning to publish a book called Dull Men Eat Anything.
Great, but how do I join?
Some groups are more exclusive than others. For instance, you'll see that one is open to doctors who are also poets. Another requests that your IQ be at least 130. Some are restricted to members who are bald-headed or frumpy or even ugly. One asks that you have a prominent space between your front teeth. . .or that your name be Jim Smith. In any case, complete membership information is included.
Something for everyone
Whether you're seeking kindred spirits, studying American society, or simply curious, you'll find Organized Obsessions a great read!
No matter how peculiar your passions, you are not alone! The world is brimming with like-minded individuals and thousands of organizations that represent their interests.
We've researched 1,001 of America's most intriguing associations and presented them here in Organized Obsessions. Groups range from the highly serious (activists for animal rights and voluntary euthanasia) to the totally tongue-in-cheek (Institute of Totally Useless Skills and Ladies Against Women). And everything in between (Loners of America). Although you won't find many of them registered with your local chamber of commerce, they're all legitimate!
Full of fascinating detail
For each group, you'll find a description of its purpose, motto, publication, meetings, and more. You'll discover, for example, that one group raises funds by staging an "Endangered Accessories Fashion Show." And that another is planning to publish a book called Dull Men Eat Anything.
Great, but how do I join?
Some groups are more exclusive than others. For instance, you'll see that one is open to doctors who are also poets. Another requests that your IQ be at least 130. Some are restricted to members who are bald-headed or frumpy or even ugly. One asks that you have a prominent space between your front teeth. . .or that your name be Jim Smith. In any case, complete membership information is included.
Something for everyone
Whether you're seeking kindred spirits, studying American society, or simply curious, you'll find Organized Obsessions a great read!
269 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1992
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February 5, 2016
This was great fun. Even before the Internet, you see, there was something out there for everyone, and this was a reference guide for those looking to network with fellow Tapir enthusiasts or Harlem Globetrotter historians, or God knows what else. I only wish for updated editions to keep me up on all the latest kooky groups out there.
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