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Wouldn't You Rather Be Laughing?

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October 24, 2022
WHAT: Comedy Anthology Book "Wouldn't You Rather Be Laughing?"
WHERE: On Amazon 
ON SALE: Thursday, OCTOBER 24
SOLD AT: Amazon Services LLC
STATS: #1 in Amazon downloads during pre-launch week across multiple categories, including Satire, Satire Fiction, Humor Writing and 2 Hour Fiction. Consistent five star rating. 
(Austin, TX) MuddyUm, the premiere comedy and humor magazine on Medium.com, and the Garden of Neuro Institute Inc., announce the publication of the anthology "Wouldn't You Rather Be Laughing?"
How the end of the world as we know it brought about a humor anthology
The idea was born in a MuddyUm editors' meeting. The editors were lamenting the state of the world, the effects of the pandemic, wars, pestilence, and the apparent certainty of new epidemics. They wanted a way to impact and infect a broader audience with their humor.
The editors believe laughter - if it doesn't cure - definitely helps. A scientific fact, for those of you who still believe in science, as we editors do.
Fifteen editors contributed their best articles, based on audience response, comments, and applause or "claps" in Medium.com jargon. 
The work ranges from stories about eating frogs in order to increase productivity, to why to wear clean underwear, from dolphin anatomy, to teaching sons about women. It covers the connection between Grandfather Iron Jaw's sex tips and someone's - let's call him Quasimodo even though his name is actually "Paul" - pelvic floor.
Here are the chapters and authors:
Why We Live in a World Dominated by Men - by Anu Anniah
Ladies, Get Yours Today - by Nanci Arvizu
New Study Shows Negative Correlation Between Eating Frogs and Productivity - by Susan Brearley
How to Blow Your Nose into Dirty Underwear - by Gary Chapin, aka Granny Mary
I Explain to a GenZer That There Were Once Only Three TV Networks - by Betsy Denson
Sex Education Tip - Keep Your Knees Together and Wear Clean Underwear - by Toni Crowe
My Unfavorite Things - by Holly J See
All Things Must Collapse - by Paul Hossfield aka BOFace
Marine Scientists Discover That the Dolphin Clitoris Provides Pleasure - by Carol Lennox
Please Accept My Friend Request So I Can Make You Regret It - by Sarah Paris
I Left My Face Print On The Movie Theater And It Remained There For Five Years - by Sara Zadrima
I'm Teaching My 12-Year-Old Son About Women - by Amy Sea aka Amy Culberg
Science Abandons Red Counties - by Andrew Rodwin
On Learning to Speak American - by Lucia Siochi
My Neighbor Saw My Bare Butt - by Rachel Ann Sand

5-star Amazon reviews include these quotes:
Kim Carter - reviewed in the U.S. on October 17, 2022
"There's no medicine quite so effective as a good belly laugh and this little gem will give you plenty of those!"
Steph from Virginia - reviewed in the U.S. on October 13, 2022
"I loved this book. There is so much variety here and written by such a talented bunch of humorists. There is something for everyone. In my opinion, the whole thing is broadly appealing. There is an entertaining satire on invention, delightful etymological humor, brilliant science satire, and several memoir pieces which are as dear as they are funny."
Janie Emaus - reviewed in the U.S. on October 15, 2022
"In this collection of hilarious essays, there is something for everyone. It's exactly what the world needs. My only complaint - it's too short! This book is a must read for anyone who likes to laugh. And who doesn't?"
Barbara - reviewed in Canada October 15, 2022
Warning: Will Cause Laughter
"In the words of dear old dead Granny Mary, "This anthology is good. Very good." This book is not only a collection of 15 hilarious stories, it is a prescription for laughter and the best part is, you can self-prescribe it! Side effects may include mood enhancement, reduced stress, watery eyes, side stitches, rolling on floor, sore jaw/cheeks/stomach, and/or peeing your pants. You've been warned."
Ashwin - reviewed in India on October 13, 2022
Lolly lol: This book should be made part of college curriculum.
"In fact, it could be the entire curriculum. It contains:
Practical advice - don't you want to know an ancient way to blow your nose
Business strategies - involving frogs
Sociology - how men are at the beginning of everything
Zoology - dolphin sex et al.
And a very important lesson in linguistics - Once you read chapter 12, my favorite, you may have to eliminate a certain english phrase from your life."

MEDIA CONTACTS FOR LAUGH-GENERATING INTERVIEWS, READINGS, PODCAST BOOKINGS, AND MORE INFORMATION:
Susan Brearley at captain@muddyum.org
Nanci Arvizu at Nanciarvizu@gmail.com

Submitted by:Carol Lennox
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