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The Pocket Guide to Mischief
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by Bart King and Brenda Brown
Sales Rank: 35772
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List Price: $9.95
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 272 pages
Published by: Gibbs Smith, PublisherEdition: 1st Edition February 1, 2008
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1423603664
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1423603665
Book Dimensions:
5.9 x 4 x 0.8 inches
Weighs: 6.4 ounces
Publisher's Weekly, April 2008
Sized for handy stashing in the inside pocket of a jacket, this primer for merry-prankster wannabes starts out with the obligatory request that readers play safe, and not damage property nor hurt anyone, neither psychically nor physically. After this, King takes off the brakes. From the smorgasbord of tricks: instead of TP'ing someone's house at night, sprinkle the lawn with instant potato flakes (the dew will puff them up). And a tip: a pencil or pen clamped between the teeth effectively disguises one's voice. From the historical record: forced into a duel, Abraham Lincoln named, as the choice of arms, cow manure. From the sports ledger: the mascots of Ohio's Bryan & Stratton College are the Lemmings. Kids will also go for the Oxford Dictionary insults-e.g., "cockalorum"-recommended as replacements for "cuss words"; the detailed guide to shooting rubber bands; and the many scatological jokes.
South Florida Sun Sentinel, March 16, 2008
Just in time for April Fools' Day comes the innocent-looking Pocket Guide to Mischief (Gibbs Smith, $9.95).
Written by Bart King, it covers everything you need to know to pull the perfect prank (and even includes thoughts on how to beg forgiveness afterward). There's information on classic practical jokes, mischief quizzes and tips on how to conduct a mischief duel.
Some of our fave suggestions in the "Quick Mischief" category include: Stitch closed someone's shirt sleeve or pant leg. Spread Icy Hot or honey on the toilet seat. Replace Oreo cookie filling with Crisco or mint toothpaste. Oh, and before you prank, you might want to read the chapter on "How to Avoid Getting Tricked Yourself."
Reader Reviews
I think that Bart King is my favorite "author you never heard of". His latest book, The Pocket Guide to Mischief, is one of those entertaining tongue-in-cheek reads that you'll love as an adult, and then you'll hope your kid never finds it. If they do, you'll become their "nemesis" for sure... Contents: Introduction; Choosing Your Target or Nemesis; Mischief Quiz!; Harmless Trickery 101 - How to Defend Home and Self; Oldies but Goodies; Practical Jokes Inspired by Ancient Rome; Amusing Slights and Friendly Jibes; Spy Games; Mischief of the Rich and Famous; Inspired by the Oxford Dictionary; International Mischief; Mischievous Foods; Sporting Mischief; Duels; Bodily Mischief; Lessons from Stravinsky; Be True to Your School; Careers in Mischief; Acknowledgments; Bibliography The book starts out with an explanation of "mischief" so that everyone's on the same page when it comes to crossing lines. Then there's the "warning pledge"... "I will be safe. I will not damage or destroy property. I will be sly. I will never hurt anyone with a prank. I will never prank anyone for money. Hail, Cheese Whiz!" I don't know whether I'm pleased or dismayed that this would play well in the crowds I run with. :) Anyway, each chapter is a mix of humor, history, and suggestions on tricks and pranks you can have fun with once you have picked your nemesis. Like perhaps taking a handful of paper from the copy machine or printer, write a humorous note on the bottom of the page (such as "<name
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