I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell is a book written by Tucker Max

MT930 · 03-03-2009, 11:12 AM

Anybody read this? Is it worth reading. I am finishing a streak of serious topic books I would like something off color.

I read a a few pages in the book store with my kid's the other day. Lots of debauchery, it reminded me of younger years in school.

Good or Junk ?

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

serious topic books..... I hear ya there brother!
I'm tied up with 'serious' for months and months!!!

dtw · 03-03-2009, 11:35 AM

I think it is more or less a compilation of all the stories from his site. Can read them there for free. Funny stuff, but the guy has little in the way of redeeming qualities.

gprsh924 · 03-03-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MT930

Anybody read this? Is it worth reading. I am finishing a streak of serious topic books I would like something off color.

I read a a few pages in the book store with my kid's the other day. Lots of debauchery, it reminded me of younger years in school.

Good or Junk ?

Absolutely hilarious. A movie based on one of the stories is coming out this summer.

jeffgrant · 01:46 PM

He's a little brash and full of himself, but he's also pretty smart and tends to call things like he sees them. He's pretty astute with dealing with the change that media is going through as a result of technology, and is doing an excellent job of taking full advantage of it.

I've been a member of his forums since 2004, and quite enjoy it.

There are a lot of VERY smart people over there that don't put up with the typical crap from stupid posters, and there are some very knowledgeable people that discuss everything from TV shows, MMA, current events, or even societal abnormalities. And yes, some very juvenile things come up every now and then. There is also a LOT of great "real life" advice to be had.

The BEST part is that there is a zero-tolerance "no religion, no politics" policy.

It's not for everyone, but it's part of my daily routine, and I quite enjoy it.

Great signal:noise, and they don't suffer fools lightly. If you're an idiot, expect to be banned within your first couple of posts, or to be ruthlessly ridiculed. Or both.

gprsh924 · 03-03-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffgrant

He's a little brash and full of himself, but he's also pretty smart and tends to call things like he sees them. He's pretty astute with dealing with the change that media is going through as a result of technology, and is doing an excellent job of taking full advantage of it.

I've been a member of his forums since 2004, and quite enjoy it.

There are a lot of VERY smart people over there that don't put up with the typical crap from stupid posters, and there are some very knowledgeable people that discuss everything from TV shows, MMA, current events, or even societal abnormalities. And yes, some very juvenile things come up every now and then. There is also a LOT of great "real life" advice to be had.

The BEST part is that there is a zero-tolerance "no religion, no politics" policy.

It's not for everyone, but it's part of my daily routine, and I quite enjoy it.

Great signal:noise, and they don't suffer fools lightly. If you're an idiot, expect to be banned within your first couple of posts, or to be ruthlessly ridiculed. Or both.

This is a good analysis. I was on the phone before and didn't feel like typing too much with one hand. I've lurked over there a lot but haven't really posted. There can be a lot of interesting/funny discussions.

jeffgrant · 03-03-2009, 02:35 PM

Just to qualify it a bit, he calls the forums The Idiot Board.

Here are the rules:

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Originally Posted by Idiot Board Rules

1. Don't be a troll.

2. This is not an IM convo. Do not use smileys, make an effort to spell words correctly, and use standard English. We aren't grammar Nazi's, but we do require some level of intelligence in the discourse.

3. Before you start posting, lurk for awhile. Hang out, read a bit and figure out the customs and tone of the people. This place can be a lot of fun and pretty entertaining if you take the time to figure it out. If you just barge in and expect to do things your way, you probably won't be here long.

4. Do your homework and use the search function to look for an answer before asking for advice or information. There is a strong chance the topic has already been covered once, if not multiple times.

5. You are welcome to flirt with anyone you want, and if you meet someone off this board, good for you, but DO NOT threaten or stalk or in any way give unwanted or weird attention to any of the women on this board. I like having girls here and tolerate the guys only barely. And if you are a hot girl, I politely request that you first sleep with me before moving on to other people, though obviously you don't have to.

6. BE YOURSELF. Do not lie, pose, front--whatever. No one will look down on you for being a nerd or gay or something else I am not, but everyone will hate you if you lie. Don't do it.

7. This is important, because it became a real problem on the old board: If this board becomes your social life and you start living through here, I will ban you. This place is meant as entertainment for me and my friends and is intended to give people a fun diversion from work or school. IT IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR A NORMAL SOCIAL LIFE. Seriously people, if you become one of those gossipy whores/dorks that lived and died for drama on the old board, I will not hesitate to get rid of you. Have fun, but do not base your social life around this place.

8. NO POLITICAL DISCUSSIONS. The Idiot Board is about drinking, ****ing, having fun, pop culture, sports, etc--all topics that divert and entertain. There are plenty of places to discuss serious political and social issues, but this particular section is NOT the place.

9. The most valued asset here is not looks or coolness, but funny. If you write funny posts, you can do just about anything.

This is a good statement of the general theme of the board by one of the admins, mrjake:

"This board has a higher degree of very intelligent, literate posters (especially amongst the mods) than just about any other messageboard I've ever seen. My IQ easily qualifies me for Mensa (although I have no interest), and I consider myself one of the more middling intellects amongst the mods. You are dealing with people who are in the top 2 percentile of minds (well, some of them).

As such, the mods, and the people who come here because there is intelligent life here, are not apt to suffer fools. We have college professors, engineers, lawyers, doctors, professional writers, and people engaged in just about every other intellectual pursuit you can imagine. Furthermore, many of these people are highly skilled achievers and appreciate competence above all else.

If you expect to come here, spout idiotic opinions, write poorly, or just otherwise make an ass of yourself, don't expect to be mollycoddled. If you are not smart, not funny, or simply don't add to the collective discourse, you will be beaten like a Russian bride and sent on your way.

This is not quashing dissent. This is the cold boot of failure kicking you straight between the eyes. Just because the American educational system has taught you that everybody is a winner, and that you have some twisted right to have your opinion not only heard, but respected, doesn't make it true.

Frankly, some of you need to be told that, objectively, you suck. And if you do, it will happen here. You have been warned."

Seric · 03-03-2009, 02:36 PM

Wow I forgot about Tucker Max, it's been years since I fist read his site. I may have to pick that book up.

Schumi · 03-03-2009, 02:46 PM

I've read it, good entgertaining stuff. Some will say the book has a bit of deeper meaning into it. They guy hoons around, getting excessively drunk at inopportune times and has crazy hookups. It's fun to read and most likely all pretty true to some extent. The deeper meaning is his realization of how much of a jackass he is and yet continues to ignore this throughout the book.

The fact that it became a bestseller inspired me to start looking into writing a book. Not that I would be writing a book of the same style, but in general that a person who has no prior writing experience (mind you he is a very very smart guy) have such a hit book.

jeffgrant · 03-03-2009, 02:51 PM

What has been VERY interesting to watch is his growth as a person from the time he wrote that book to now, where he openly admits his faults, and is actively working on correcting them.

That and the Member's Booby Thread.

Stanley · 03-03-2009, 04:25 PM

I read most of the stories on his website. I was disappointed when I read the book because it just a paper copy of the website. However, it did make for good airport reading on a recent vacation.