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I'm Having More Fun Than You
Why settle down when you can hook up?
"Happily married people and perpetually single people are We've both given up on dating and have merely chosen different exit strategies."
So begins Aaron Karo's hilarious exploration of bachelor life, from the alcohol-fueled pursuit of chicks in bars to sophisticated advances on defenseless bridesmaids. As his thirtieth birthday approaches, Karo observes the women around him growing increasingly desperate to tie the knot and finds himself equally determinedâ to remain uncommitted. What follows is an outrageous account of one man's quest to party like a rock star, get laid with abandon, and silence his critics in relationships with the rebuke "I'm having more fun than you." Irreverent, insightful, and relentlessly funny, Karo offers a unique glimpse into the world of guys who defy convention, morality, and their moms in order to preserve their independence.
"Happily married people and perpetually single people are We've both given up on dating and have merely chosen different exit strategies."
So begins Aaron Karo's hilarious exploration of bachelor life, from the alcohol-fueled pursuit of chicks in bars to sophisticated advances on defenseless bridesmaids. As his thirtieth birthday approaches, Karo observes the women around him growing increasingly desperate to tie the knot and finds himself equally determinedâ to remain uncommitted. What follows is an outrageous account of one man's quest to party like a rock star, get laid with abandon, and silence his critics in relationships with the rebuke "I'm having more fun than you." Irreverent, insightful, and relentlessly funny, Karo offers a unique glimpse into the world of guys who defy convention, morality, and their moms in order to preserve their independence.
- GenresNonfictionHumorMemoir
256 pages, Paperback
First published August 27, 2009
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Aaron Karo
11 books48 followersAaron Karo is an comedian, screenwriter, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. His books include “Me You Us,” “Lexapros and Cons,” “I’m Having More Fun Than You,” “Ruminations on Twentysomething Life,” and “Ruminations on College Life.”
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March 26, 2012
Ridiculously funny, quick read. Interesting guide into the mind of a single 30-something-year-old bachelor.
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February 12, 2021The dates showing this took me 9 years to read are correct. I've been familiar with Karo's work since I had them forwarded to me as emails from him when we were both in college. After I got to grad school and found a fellow fan, I began sending the excerpts to her in the same manner. After meeting in 2002 (not sure when we started this, but I'd say definitely at least by the time we started our internships in 2006), I have completing sending her excerpts from his previous book and this one. I read the entire books and sent her, over time, almost the entire content of each. Some of it has always been a little gross to hear about in a sexist way, but over time we've just outgrown them even more. Even Karo himself was only 30 when this book was published and we're now all 40+. I enjoyed it back in my single days to get a glimpse of how men might be viewing this. Don't read this if you're over 30, though. It starts just being sad.
August 7, 2011
Aaron Karo sets out to prove that single people have more fun than married people, one scenario at a time. The only thing he ends up proving is that selfish people cannot be in a relationship, um, ever. While it is obvious that Karo is not only smart, and clever, for example, "cross-pollination" (referring to the sexual mixing of all the friends of a boyfriend-girlfriend couple), I don't think he really proved that HE is having more fun that YOU. If anything... he showed that although he doesn't understand why some guys would "enter the prison of marriage" (even guys who used to behave and think like him), that eventually one day "in my 40's" he might want to settle down. Until then, he will indulgently pursue his favorite pastime of going out, getting "s***-faced drunk", and "banging as many chicks as possible." Aaron Karo proves in this book that in America - land of the free - everyone or anyone is free to enjoy life, liberty, the pursuit of ass, and the right of free speech to brag about it.
I'm not here to criticize his ways of lifestyle, merely to give a possible consumer an educated review of the book. I think both men and women reading this will find truths and ambiguity. For example, does one really NEED to get "s***-faced drunk" just to have a good time? Why not be sober while banging a chick? If Karo's "game" is that "fly" there's no need for social lubricants. Also, while Karo point out again and again how being in a relationship is a LOT of work, from remembering dates and getting presents, to leaving the toilet seat down or sharing bed pace, he also seems to be oblivious that going out nightly - the preparation, cost, effort to pick up girls, and spending half the next day in bed with a hangover - is in fact, also a lot of work. Does the need to have sex with as many girls as possible, as often as possible, really outweigh great sex with the same person leading to MORE great sex, exploration, trying new things, and well, without all the cost and effort of going out?
What Karo does do right is acknowledge the role that technology plays in getting ass, loosing ass, and creating a mess of things. For example, thanks to text messaging you can now send a mass "booty text", whereas before you had to call the girls one by one. However, emails such as "Dude, let's go out tonight and get blasted. Warm regards, Jen and Ken (or whatever names he used)" is absolutely hilarious and just wrong. He addresses break up rituals (phone call vs text vs in person conversation), invitations, and other uses of technology.
One of the thing that bug me the most about Karo is that he is so self-absorbed that it's amazing how he misconstrues some situations thinking that they were meant for him. For example, when a girl is leaving the fitting room after a lot of shopping and she doesn't have a boyfriend waiting for her but sees Karo instead, he interprets her facial expression as sadness for not having a shopping partner who diligently waits. I disagree. Personally, if she's bummed out when she's leaving the dressing room it's bc nothing fits or something she liked went wrong, she's tired, and just wants to go home. He happened to sit on the way out. Her facial expression has nothing to do with having a boyfriend waiting. (PS.. Karo, girls are in a rush to get married, because we can't wait till our 40's. The ovarian clock is ticking.)
But that's Karo - selfish, egotistic, and the one whom the world revolves around.
I give the book 2 stars because it is often VERY funny. And YES, there is a lot of truth in his examples. I'm surprised he managed to have friends for that long (considering they always end up babysitting him after getting drunk), so for that alone, I was considering giving him another star. But then... the lack of ways that "he's having more fun than you" just doesn't make it right. There are many ways to have fun. And you can have fun with your spouse or special someone, not just alone. And not just in the ways he described.
I'm not here to criticize his ways of lifestyle, merely to give a possible consumer an educated review of the book. I think both men and women reading this will find truths and ambiguity. For example, does one really NEED to get "s***-faced drunk" just to have a good time? Why not be sober while banging a chick? If Karo's "game" is that "fly" there's no need for social lubricants. Also, while Karo point out again and again how being in a relationship is a LOT of work, from remembering dates and getting presents, to leaving the toilet seat down or sharing bed pace, he also seems to be oblivious that going out nightly - the preparation, cost, effort to pick up girls, and spending half the next day in bed with a hangover - is in fact, also a lot of work. Does the need to have sex with as many girls as possible, as often as possible, really outweigh great sex with the same person leading to MORE great sex, exploration, trying new things, and well, without all the cost and effort of going out?
What Karo does do right is acknowledge the role that technology plays in getting ass, loosing ass, and creating a mess of things. For example, thanks to text messaging you can now send a mass "booty text", whereas before you had to call the girls one by one. However, emails such as "Dude, let's go out tonight and get blasted. Warm regards, Jen and Ken (or whatever names he used)" is absolutely hilarious and just wrong. He addresses break up rituals (phone call vs text vs in person conversation), invitations, and other uses of technology.
One of the thing that bug me the most about Karo is that he is so self-absorbed that it's amazing how he misconstrues some situations thinking that they were meant for him. For example, when a girl is leaving the fitting room after a lot of shopping and she doesn't have a boyfriend waiting for her but sees Karo instead, he interprets her facial expression as sadness for not having a shopping partner who diligently waits. I disagree. Personally, if she's bummed out when she's leaving the dressing room it's bc nothing fits or something she liked went wrong, she's tired, and just wants to go home. He happened to sit on the way out. Her facial expression has nothing to do with having a boyfriend waiting. (PS.. Karo, girls are in a rush to get married, because we can't wait till our 40's. The ovarian clock is ticking.)
But that's Karo - selfish, egotistic, and the one whom the world revolves around.
I give the book 2 stars because it is often VERY funny. And YES, there is a lot of truth in his examples. I'm surprised he managed to have friends for that long (considering they always end up babysitting him after getting drunk), so for that alone, I was considering giving him another star. But then... the lack of ways that "he's having more fun than you" just doesn't make it right. There are many ways to have fun. And you can have fun with your spouse or special someone, not just alone. And not just in the ways he described.
August 6, 2013
Karo's book is really funny,, however it is probably not for everyone, particularly the easily offended. It's rough, edgy and I can see how some women might find it offensive.
If you like Tucker Max (I don't), you will love Karo's work. I liked it, because even though Karo's stories are about hooking up with women, one night stands and the bizarre/hilarious circumstances surrounding them, he (unlike Max) is totally likable and has a lot of redeeming qualities. Max is an unrepentant asshole, in my opinion.
I love the blurb-style way Karo wrote the book. It's tight, quick and full of "guy insight."
It's a quick, fun read. Give it a go!
If you like Tucker Max (I don't), you will love Karo's work. I liked it, because even though Karo's stories are about hooking up with women, one night stands and the bizarre/hilarious circumstances surrounding them, he (unlike Max) is totally likable and has a lot of redeeming qualities. Max is an unrepentant asshole, in my opinion.
I love the blurb-style way Karo wrote the book. It's tight, quick and full of "guy insight."
It's a quick, fun read. Give it a go!
December 7, 2009
Funny, fast read. Karo is the author of "Ruminations," a website that started as a viral email during his college days. This book comments a lot on dating, relationships, and where they lead (marriage)...somewhere he makes clear he does not want to go. The observations and stories are funny, but not really much more. He talks a bit too much in absolute terms, but this is clearly part of his strategy to shock his audience, not change their lives.
May 23, 2011
I bought this book from an Amazon recommendation and wasn't entirely sure that i was going to like it or not. After reading about half the book as soon as i downloaded it to my kindle, this is by far one of the funniest books i have read because this guys writing is on point all of the time. I never thought that i would read a book that so closely describes my life and this guy does it to a T, i have since bought all of his other books and started reading his website.
September 23, 2009
Hysterical look inside the mind of the single man.
September 19, 2009
Hilarious!!! But if you are easily offended, I wouldn't read it...he is very blunt, haha.
November 18, 2009
Nice , easy popcorn book. Very quick read, pretty much dead on with the details of hitting the 30's with your friends and chicks. Recommended.
June 23, 2011
Karo growing up is entertaining, especially because he hasn't really grown up. It is refreshing to feel more mature than him and still fun to read about his antics and his POV.
November 11, 2012
He is no Tucker Max, but not bad. Fun, quick read, and the book had its moments.
November 11, 2012
Eh. It had its moments, but Tucker Max was far more entertaining.
December 24, 2012
Drunken debauchery. It never gets old.
July 25, 2013
I was very disappointed. Im a huge fan of ruminations but this was a misguided jumble of unorganized stories. Really not that great
April 14, 2016
Easily one of the worst books I've ever read.
July 25, 2014
Love Aaron Karo!
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