A hilarious, illustrated collection of tips for successfully navigating the dating world as a millennial from Parks and Recreation star Ben Schwartz and television writer Laura Moses.
For single millennials, this situation is all too familiar: You're on a date. It's going well! Then suddenly your date looks at you like you're a f*cking idiot and you never hear from that person again. Guess you're going to die alone, right? Maybe not! Humble authors Ben Schwartz and Laura Moses have written a book to save the future of the human race: Things You Should Already Know About Dating, You F*cking Idiot, a collection of 100 dating tips--complete with illustrations--that teaches clueless guys and girls the dos and don'ts of dating.
In their book, Ben and Laura cover all the basics, from "Why are you texting in just Emojis, dummy?!" to "Stop playing games, idiot!" and, of course, "PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN, A**HOLE!" Simply put, this book will make you laugh and finally give you a fighting chance at not dying alone.
About the Author
Ben Schwartz is an Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and comedian. He's starred in the television shows House of Lies and Parks and Recreation as well as the films This Is Where I Leave You and The Walk. He is the co-author of the national bestseller Grandma's Dead: Breaking Bad News with Baby Animals and its two sequels.
Laura Moses is an Emmy Award-less writer for both film and television, whose credits include Married on FX, the 50th Anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas, and several animated feature films. She is the co-author of the soon-to-be national bestseller Things You Should Already Know About Dating, You F*cking Idiot. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, volunteering, and reading Ben's bio.
Industry Reviews
"This book is the perfect release for anyone who's fed up with the dating scene. It will definitely make you laugh."--Bustle
"A collection of hilarious dating tips that will comfort anyone who's ever had a terribly confounding experience on a date."--Elite Daily
"This illustrated guide to dating tips and rules will prepare you for anything that comes your way in the dating department."--BuzzFeed
"This book is fun, funny, and so helpful! I'm reading it during a date right now and it's going great! We're having dinner and we're vibing hard! Now he's paying for dinner, and we're in the cab going back to his place! Now we're in his place, sealing the deal! Awesome!"--Megan Amram
"Though the book is full of stick-figure drawings and silly dialogue and scenarios, the message is clear: people don't know proper dating etiquette anymore. It's a modern-day problem, and this book is one reminder that single folks can always be better people about it, so long as they pay attention and try."--W magazine
"Read this book if you like laughing and you don't want to die alone."--Judy Greer
"This book is so funny. Read it and you'll 100% find love--if you're into that kinda thing...happiness or whatever."--Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel
"Funny as hell, no joke! Definitely worth $14.98."--J.J. Abrams
"I'm obsessed with this book! Using profanity and profundity to find love? Sign me up!"--Sophia Bush
"If I were banished to a deserted island and could only take one book it wouldn't be this one because there would be no one to use all these smart, valuable, and hilarious tips on."--Blake Griffin
"Laura and Ben's absurdist look at dating is both hilarious and heartfelt. A great read, even for this old married lady."--Kristen Bell
