Limb-loss Books

You don't really need to look too hard to find real life examples of these "Re-Do's". Just visit the Red Neck Riveara or "LA" (Lower Alabama some time.

Jeff Foxworthy continues his wildly successful and hilarious 'redneck' jokes with a new presentation even more effective than many of his others, REDNECK EXTREME MOBILE HOME MAKEOVER - complete with plastic flamingo on the cover. These are more 'you might be a redneck if' jokes, providing home-oriented comments many will relish and not a few will recognize.

Well I guess I will prove the first reviewer wrong and add a second review. I first saw Jeff Foxworthy a number of years ago on a Rodney Dangerfield comedy special. I have to admit I thought his schtick was funny but that it wouldn't have much mileage but after almost twenty years Foxworthy seems to be going stronger than ever and his audience never seem to tire of his red neck jokes. This book is, of course, a parody of the ABC TV show Extreme Home Makeover, done with Foxworthy's ever-expanding array of "You might be a redneck if..." jokes. Is Foxworthy for everyone? Certainly not, but then neither was Richard Pryor or many other stand-ups. Bottom line is that Foxworthy has found a self-deprecating theme that his target audience likes and he's ridden it hard.

The book is emblazoned with a lovely foam pink flamingo on the cover, right in front of a dilapidated mobile home. The book features very funny illustrations by David Boyd who reminds me of the late, great Jack Davis, long time cartoonist at Mad magazine. Among the gems in this book are:
"You might be a redneck if..."

Your best China traces the career of Loretta Lynn
Your lawn mower says "Moooo"
Your toilet tissue is Taco Bell napkins
You've ever video taped a yard sale
You're registered at the Dollar Store
You use a hubcap as an ashtray.

Good, harmless fun from Foxworthy!

Reviewed by Tim Janson