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Dad Is Fat

By: Jim Gaffigan
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In Dad is Fat, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who’s best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDonald's, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children - everything from cousins ("celebrities for little kids") to toddlers’ communication skills ("they always sound like they have traveled by horseback for hours to deliver important news"), to the eating habits of four-year-olds ("there is no difference between a four-year-old eating a taco and throwing a taco on the floor"). Dad is Fat is sharply observed, explosively funny, and a cry for help from a man who has realized he and his wife are outnumbered in their own home.

©2013 Jim Gaffigan (P)2013 Random House Audio Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities Essays Parenting & Families Relationships Funny Witty Feel-Good

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I've loved Jim Gaffigan for years. I bought this book for my Dad for Father's Day last year. Unfortunately I believe he was offended by the title and never read the contents since he thought I was calling him fat by giving him this book. I should have purchased the book for me. I have 4 kids under 8 years and was wiping tears away reading the book's introduction it was that funny to read the roles they play. Jim's delivery and honesty, coupled with his descriptions, voices, and material, is really so wonderful and hilarious. This is one funny book, yet it's different from his stand-up, and the listener will be laughing with reminders as babies cry in the night.

Kids Under The Age of 10? This Will Make You Howl

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

This starts out so hilarious. I like the short essay format. Unfortunately, it gets too deep into the tired stories of how much you love your mini me and can't believe it. Just boring. Should've edited more strongly and got to the point of how funny the kids are and say those funny things.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Couldn't force myself to get there.

Was Dad Is Fat worth the listening time?

no

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So funny, this is very pertinent to Parenthood, I'm happy that Jim reads this. He is great.

I love it more each time I listen to it!

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Listening to this audiobook is just like being at a comedy show. Jim Gaffigan's book did not disappoint. I also highly recommend his other book: Food, A Love Story

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hilarious

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What did you love best about Dad Is Fat?

Jim Gaffigan can do no wrong. He is one of my favourite Comedians. I don't have children and this book is mostly about that... and I still love it.

Jim Gaffigan is hilarious

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