First published 2003
Baratunde Thurston delivers sharp political commentary for readers who think critically about current events. His debut collection targets the Bush administration, mainstream media, and celebrity culture with irreverent humor. Thurston tackles questions like what happens behind the scenes with boy band O-Town, when Dick Cheney actually died, and why John Ashcroft might deploy pork plantations in the War on Terror. He also explores how non-Black Americans should approach Black History Month. Writing for the literate minority who question official narratives, Thurston offers a fresh voice in political satire. His commentary challenges readers' assumptions while entertaining them. The book combines humor with pointed criticism of contemporary American politics and culture.
Genres: satire, american-fiction, humor, american, 21st-century
Vibes: irreverent, sharp, thought-provoking
Tropes: fresh-voice, pointed-criticism
Period: Bush Administration, War on Terror
116 pages · Paperback · Kingly Companion Media, LLC