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In troubled times like these—when social media is nothing but constant bickering and over-filtered selfies and when the latest news reports could turn even the strongest of us into an anxiety-ridden mess—sometimes you just need a good laugh. So the timing couldn’t be better for Randy Rainbow’s latest humorous collection, Low-Hanging Fruit.
In his second collection of short essays, the lovably shameless comic takes some time out from his hectic touring schedule to complain about some of the things that annoy him the most—from noisy upstairs neighbors to internet trolls to the hassles of travel. He also dishes about some of his most outrageous Craigslist hookups, confesses to a long list of misdeeds, and interviews his mom. And, along the way, in order to give back to his beautiful mess of a country, he decides to throw his hat in the ring and run for President.
If you’ve ever laughed until you cried while watching one of Randy Rainbow’s musical parodies on YouTube, you know that the fabulously flamboyant humorist holds nothing back—and that’s definitely the case in his latest book. His humor is sharp and witty and often wonderfully wicked—topped with plenty of added snark and sass. And his writing style is lighthearted and conversational, treating readers like his closest gurlfriends. As you read, you can picture him smirking across at you as he leans forward in his seat, a dainty cup of tea in his perfectly manicured hands.
Randy Rainbow is never one to shy away from controversy and scandal; in fact, he embraces it. And though he doesn’t take aim at his favorite political figures as often as you might expect, he can’t resist the occasional jab at their expense. Admittedly, not every essay is wildly hilarious, but you’ll often find yourself laughing out loud when you least expect it.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Randy Rainbow and his work, there might be a reason why the internet bots have refrained from presenting you with his latest videos. But if you enjoy musical theater, colorful nail polish, things that sparkle, and a whole lot of gossip, you might just enjoy this outrageously over-the-top collection.
If you’re in need of a laugh or two, Randy Rainbow has plenty to offer. Low-Hanging Fruit may not be just like his YouTube parodies, but it’s a clever and witty read that’s just what many of us need after another day of depressing headlines and social media drama.
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