Not Cool: By Greg Gutfeld, Book Review

Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 10 years, 11 months ago to Books
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Not Cool: The Hipster Elite and Their War on You, By Greg Gutfeld Review, 5-1-14
Humor-Political 255 pgs. ISBN 978-0-8041-3853-6

Greg Gutfeld is the author of several other writings as well as the New York Times best seller “The Joy of Hate”. He is also host of Red Eye and co-host of The Five on Fox cable. Self described as becoming a “conservative and, ultimately, a libertarian” his perspectives and style are refreshing, sardonic, sarcastic and irreverent. He takes no prisoners and recognizes no sacred cows. His take on who is “cool”, who is truly cool, and how our views are shaped by these perceptions are articulated in an expose with an unusual candor and style.

This book should be rated PG-13 for its language and cheeky commentary.

I can not say I agree with every opinion, but he has a flair and wit that makes this an enjoyable read. It is worth a look, if just for the fun and laughs, though I believe the readers of this site will find much to appreciate.

Who is ultimately cool? It is not the usual gaggle of power brokers, self promoters and spotlight seekers. It is you; the everyday unsung heroes going about productive lives making the world go around are deserving of that title.

Respectfully,
O.A.


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  • Posted by 10 years, 10 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Hello mshupe,
    Thank you for your input. I believe you will definitely enjoy the read then. His style, sarcastic wit, and sense of humor is not appreciated by all. To each his own I say.
    Respectfully,
    O.A.
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  • Posted by mshupe 10 years, 10 months ago
    I'm a big fan of Gutfeld. He may view himself as libertarian in public but he frequently makes comments that are in lock-step with some of Ayn Rand's ideas. I suspect he's student of Objectivism and a huge proponent of reason. I've not read the book, but will soon, love his sarasm and analogies.
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  • Posted by johnpe1 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    yup! he is short, yet kinda like a leaping gnome
    reminiscent of Ian Anderson's Thick As A Brick
    album -- mentally. I had arrived an hour early and
    had a tiny camo stool in my hand, and he remarked,
    "Oh, you brought me a chair!" when I wrapped an
    arm around him and said, "We appreciate you," he
    replied, "I appreciate you, too." good guy. -- j
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  • Posted by $ winterwind 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    From what I've always been able to see, being "cool" is too much work for its rewards and doesn't leave much time for anything interesting. This is a not-cool statement in itself, I think....
    How about "not cool" t-shirts?
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  • Posted by Esceptico 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    We Objectivists usually are in the minority. But, that is why the people in office have been elected---they are in the majority. I found a few cute statements in the Love to Hate book, but he is clearly a conservative, not a Libertarian.
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  • Posted by Herb7734 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Thanks for the quote. If it weren't for the fact that my house is being painted and my books are in disarray, I'd send one back to you.
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  • Posted by 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Hello Esceptico,
    I went to Amazon and I am not sure how to find your review among the multitude if you did not credit it to Esceptico. However your negative rating would plainly be in the minority (567- 5 star, 123- 4 star, 24- 3 star, 12- 2 star, 27- 1 star). Having said that: I do not believe many here will find anything particularly astounding, in Not Cool, but I did find it an easy read and somewhat humorous occasionally.
    Respectfully,
    O.A.
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  • Posted by Temlakos 10 years, 11 months ago
    I have never been "cool," nor cared what's "cool" and what isn't.
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  • Posted by johnpe1 10 years, 11 months ago
    I drove up to Barnes&Noble to buy this book
    last month when Greg was here in knoxville;
    the crowd was as lively as Greg himself, when
    he and his entourage arrived with their big black
    bus! Greg started out by saying that he would
    NOT be signing any pictures of Jasper, Dana
    Perino's dog. he is clever and tries to keep things
    positive in his freewheeling libertarian manner!
    -- j
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  • Posted by Esceptico 10 years, 11 months ago
    I did not read this book, but "The Joy of Hate" is far from insightful or even entertaining. Read my review (not under Esceptico) on Amazon.
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  • Posted by 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Hello Temlakos,
    Good attitude. "To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." - William Shakespeare, Hamlet.
    I think you might enjoy this book.:)
    Regards,
    O.A.
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  • Posted by 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Hello Herb7734,
    "Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us; and true progress is to know more, and be more, and to do more."
    Oscar Wilde
    Regards,
    O.A.
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  • Posted by Herb7734 10 years, 11 months ago
    Having seen Gutfeld by occasionally viewing The Five, I believe he is a witty and mostly libertarian commentator. There's quite a bit that's Oscar Wild-ish in his style, that is, if Oscar had been born in the 70's.
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  • Posted by kathywiso 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    OK, the Golden Pinnacle, One Second After and Not Cool: The Hipster Elite and Their War on You.. stocking up :)
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  • Posted by straightlinelogic 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    If it's not too much trouble, put up a review on Amazon (and Galt's Gulch, I don't think everyone who would like the book on this site has read it yet) when you get done. Thanks again.
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  • Posted by LetsShrug 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    lol I could NOT figure out how to PM you without searching for one of your comments somewhere and then clicking on your name so I gave up until I saw you make a comment. Yay!. Yes, loving the book :) Thank you for writing it!
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  • Posted by robertmbeard 10 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I read "One Second After" recently. It was riveting and plausibly realistic. Once I started, I couldn't put it down until I finished it very late that night...
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