Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!: The Oddly Informative News Quiz

by National Public Radio

Test your knowledge of narcissistic entertainers, stupid criminals, and windbag politicians.

Did you know that a World War II British spy manual recommended sneaking into German brothels to put itching powder in German prophylactics? How about that Elvis offered to help President Nixon track down communists and drug abusers? All manner of valuable and worthless news-- brought to you in the witty, smarty-pants style of National Public Radio's popular weekly news quiz show-- lies between these pages, waiting for you to take it to the beach, on a road trip, to the bathroom so you can roar with friends or privately.

You really need to know this stuff.... You really do.

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2002

Reviews

[Clare McCarthy]

If you're a fan of the NPR program Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me, you'll enjoy this book. It's a collection of questions from the show, collected by category. Just as on the show, the limerick questions are easy, the Bluff News Stories are a matter of strategy, and most of the Fill-in-the-Blanks questions are so bizarre that the best you can do is sit back at enjoy.

The only criticism I'd level is in the structure of the book. The answers are at the back of the book, necessitating two bookmarks. Not a big deal, but, wait, wait (see what I did there?)! The answers on the page are not aligned with the questions, so it's likely you'll see answers to questions you haven't read yet. Holy spoiler alert, Batman!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this! super hysterical! NERDS UNITE!

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny - but not exactly a "read cover 2 cover" kind of book. I think I just wasn't in the mood.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every bit of stupid news trivia you never needed to know wrapped up in one hilarious book of quiz questions. Great for reading aloud among friends and family, particularly on long car rides.

[pati · Rating 3 out of 5]

Q & A format, Not as enjoyable as actually listening to Peter Sagal and company, but still fun!