5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides)
Volume 1
(Author) The OatmealPrepare to laugh your ass off.The hilarity of TheOatmeal.com is now presented in book form with 35 never-before-seen pieces and 25 classic favorites from the Web site, including 6 Types of Crappy Hugs and 17 Things Worth Knowing about Your Cat. In Matthew Inman's 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides), samurai sword-wielding kittens and hamsters that love .50-caliber machine guns commingle with a cracked out Tyrannosaur that is extremely hard to potty train. Bacon is better than true love and you may awake in the middle of the night to find your nephew nibbling on your toes. Inman creates these quirky scenes for theoatmeal.com, which launched in July 2009 and already has more than 82 million page views. In fact, every 15 to 30 seconds, someone Googles one of theoatmeal.com's creations. Now, 60 of Inman's comic illustrations and life-bending guides are presented in full-color inside 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides). Consider such handy advice as: * 4 Reasons to Carry a Shovel at All Times * 6 Types of Crappy Hugs * 8 Ways to Tell if Your Loved One Plans to Eat You * 17 Things Worth Knowing About Your Cat * 20 Things Worth Knowing About Beer
The Oatmeal
The Oatmeal is the pen name of Matthew Inman, a popular webcomic artist, author, and creator known for his humorous and often irreverent comics. His most notable works include "Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants" and "How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You." Inman's writing style is characterized by witty humor, quirky illustrations, and a knack for blending comedy with insightful commentary on human behavior. His work has had a significant impact on the world of webcomics, inspiring a new generation of creators to explore the medium. One of his most famous works is "The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances," a bestselling book that explores the joys and pains of long-distance running through a combination of personal anecdotes and humorous illustrations.