Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader

These "Bathroom" books are great anywhere. Read them anywhere you like. You never knew so much stuff existed.

All that time wasted sitting on the john. If only there was something good to read....This sequel to the hugely successful "Bathroom Reader" contains more of the same useless, but interesting, trivia and facts on just about every imaginable subject. From debunking rumors (like "Dr. Pepper's secret ingredient is prune juice) to explaining how Alfred Hitchcock shot that famous shower scene, you won't want to put this book down even after you've finished your business.

Uncle John's Second Bathroom Reader is a great book when #2 is really on your mind. From cover to cover this book has tons of: trivia, answers to the inane, and things that you've probably heard before but forgot all about it.Anyone who has any allusions of trying to get on a TV trivia show (like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) will definately want to familiarize themself with the writings of Uncle John. It's helped me expand my knowledge base greatly. I've also loved books like "5087 Trivia Questions and Answers" and "American Trivia", but Uncle John managed to keep me laughing while filling my head with facts. Frankly, I didn't want to leave the bathroom.Some little ditties you'll find in this volume...Thomas Crapper, Myth or Hero! Strange Lawsuits!! Churchill Speaks!!! Tales of 60's TV!!!! Common Phrases!!!!! The Gumby Story!!!!!! The Nut Behind Grape-Nuts!!!!!!! AND MUCH MUCH MORE...I loved this book and my advice...No outhouse is complete without it!

This book is a quick read that will have you wanting to buy more Bathroom Reader books. If you have never read one of these books, this is the place to start. Short articles are appropriate for when you have a quick job to do, and the longer ones are for more industrious visits to the restroom. Trivia abounds galore in this book and it is for anyone who has a love for useless inforation. You quickly gain an appreciation for the minds that put this book together. Only a certain type of people could possibly be this creative. If you are looking for a present for the friend who has everything, one of these books would be a great choice. You may even end up keeping it for yourself.