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At last! A comprehensive, handy guide for the misery-guts in your life.Are you an irritable, crabby, cantankerous, malcontented old grump? Well relax, because you're not alone. Grumpy Old Men is an annotated, cross-referenced and fully illustrated manual for malcontents everywhere: the comprehensive Gripes of Wrath.A compilation of gripes and grumbles, illustrated with blood-boiling images such as derailed trains and traffic wardens throughout.The next time you find yourself enraged by pointless speed bumps, overcrowded trains, ill-mannered drivers, irritating adverts, inefficient customer help-lines, overbooked airlines, inconsiderate cyclists, slow-moving caravans, extortionate bank charges, persistent charity collectors, mindless hotel muzak, unfunny clowns or just plain miserable British weather, let this book take the strain.The ultimate in stress-relief for the 21st-Century Grouch.
This manual investigates the universal frustrations of modern life through the lens of the quintessential British malcontent. Author David Quantick utilizes a satirical, observational framework to categorize the myriad daily irritations that plague the average citizen, providing a cathartic outlet for those who find themselves perpetually annoyed by the inefficiencies and social faux pas of the 21st century.
What You Will Find
The text serves as a lighthearted, observational guide that leans heavily into British cultural tropes regarding stoicism and grumbling. Its structure suggests an accessible, humorous read intended for those who appreciate cynical wit and social commentary.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
2013-08-29
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0007534701
ISBN-13:
9780007534708
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