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You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We're All in This Together Hardcover – April 18, 2023

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What happens when we can’t joke about some of the most important stuff in life?

In a 2019 study, 40% of people reported censoring themselves out of fear that voicing their views would alienate them from the people they care about most. Those people should probably not read this book in public.

In You Can’t Joke About That, Kat Timpf shows why much of the way we talk about sensitive subjects is wrong. We’ve created all the wrong rules. We push ourselves into unnecessary conflicts when we should feel like we’re all in this together. When someone says “you can’t joke about that,” what they really mean is “this is a subject that makes people sad or angry.”

Hilariously and movingly, Timpf argues that those subjects are actually the most important to joke about. She shows us we can find healing through humor regarding things you probably don't want to bring up in polite conversation, like traumatic break-ups, cancer, being broke, Dave Chappelle, rape jokes, aging, ostomy bags, religion, body image, dead moms, religion, the lab leak theory, transgender swimmers, gushing wounds, campus censorship, and bad Christmas presents.  

This book is Kat Timpf with her hair down, except since hers is mostly extensions, this book is Kat Timpf with her hair out. Read it because you want to get to know her better. Read it because it’s the best book on free speech and comedy in a generation. Read it because you want to laugh out loud… even at the kind of stuff we’re afraid to say out loud. Just read it, and you’ll be glad you did.

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Kat uses her acerbic wit to destroy the mythos that anything is comedically off-limits. She gives me hope for the future of satire and I’m honored to call her my friend. — Ben Kissel, Last Podcast Network

My mom first introduced me to Kat Timpf, and this book shows why I’m so glad she did. Kat delivers biting, savage commentary with enough heart to make it hard to stay mad at her. By targeting everything she’s not supposed to target and laughing at stuff that’s supposed to be too dark, she shows us why it’s important to respect all kinds of speech. — Jerry Only, bassist for the Misfits

In You Can’t Joke About That, Kat Timpf takes us on a personal journey into the power of comedy. With sometimes gross anecdotes and an impeccable use of semicolons, she reminds us that intent and forgiveness matter, free speech is an indispensable cultural value, and laughter is the best medicine for so much of what ails us. I learned a lot about Kat in this book and found myself agreeing throughout, which is genuinely extraordinary. I can’t wait to recommend it to everyone. — Justin Amash, former member of the US House of Representatives

A ruthlessly honest exploration of comedy and cancellation in our era of outrage. By courageously exposing her every foible, Kat, a free-speech absolutist, makes the case that no topic is off-limits. From ostomy bags to death, Kat catapults us through her most extraordinary decade and teaches us that when we give people the freedom to take risks and speak freely, we find connection with those around us. — Dr. Drew, television host, addiction medicine specialist, and New York Times bestselling author of It Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward

Kat Timpf lays herself hysterically bare in her first triumphant book. The best Kat is bare Kat, and this honest and beautifully written love letter to free speech makes me love her even more. — Kennedy, Fox News cultural icon

About the Author

Kat Timpf is the co-host of Gutfeld! and a Fox News contributor. She’s also worked at National Review and Barstool Sports, and was a stand-up comedian for long enough for this to be her third time quitting. You may recognize her from her more than 10 years of studying and writing about speech, or from being the worst waitress you’ve ever had. She lives in New York City with her husband Cam, their dog Carl, and her cat Cheens. 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Broadside Books (April 18, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063270420
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063270428
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.89 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Unabashed Kat Timpf bare knuckles every thing!
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Unabashed Kat Timpf bare knuckles every thing!
As a regular viewer of GUTFELD! I enjoy the witty humor and perspectives Kat offers regularly and I thought I knew her. WRONG! A true Libertarian, she blasts both sides when their B.S. meter red lines. A very open and honest insight into her personal life as well and I think she will be even bolder now that she has a NY Times Best Seller under her belt. Way to go half a Veteran Kat!
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Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Freedom and Fun
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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Witty. Looking through lenses other than sadness, grief, bewilderment, societal issues, and political strife, can be a great coping mechanism. Well-researched. Entertaining. Thought-provoking. Recommended read!
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Joe Crance
5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Case
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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Exceptionally well researched, humorous, and logically argued, Kat Timpf has joined the front ranks of those defending the fundamental right to freedom of speech--and all the while, wonderfully human.

A thoroughly great read.
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xxxBlackKnightxxx
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Read with Free Speech Message
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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Light, entertaining read focuses mainly on stories about her life while promoting support for free speech.
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5.0 out of 5 stars We’re All in This Together So We May As Well Laugh About It
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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“You Can’t Joke About That” is an impeccably written and researched book, examining all sides of the subject matter and backing it up with examples drawn from credible sources. It’s unfortunate that the so called media doesn’t do the same, thus cheating the American public out of information that might aid us in deciding who is most qualified to lead this country. Comedians used to play an important role as “canary in the coal mine,” alerting the public to looking more closely at possible dangers, but all too often they are getting shut down and told what they can and can’t joke about. All we get is an echo chamber of talking heads repeating the same memo handed to them and toeing the “company line.” It’s too bad no one can take a joke anymore.
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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Very interesting book. Easy read. Once I started, hard to put down.
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Cap'n Dave
3.0 out of 5 stars Should Have Been An Article
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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Ever hear the phrase "This meeting could have been an email?" Well, this book could have been an article or two. I like Kat Timpf. She's funny and very articulate. The book is well-written. But each chapter was simply a slightly different take on the same theme. It got repetitive.
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Mary A. Kiewlak
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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A very funny and well thought out book about a variety of topics. I wish everyone would read this, especially those who don't think they agree with her. She combines wit and wisdom and her personal experiences into a very interesting and informative book.
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Willi
5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent, witty, and funny!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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See above. Kay is cutting a wide swath on Fox. Would enjoy seeing her stand up show.
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Eryn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2023
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I got it as a gift for my Dad, and he loved it
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Drinse
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book.
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2023
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This was a great read. Kat Timpf is not just the funny waif on The Gutfeld Show. She is also a standup comedian, a libertarian, and a deep thinker. She is also irreverant, funny, and strong enough to put her ideas and feelings in a book for everyone to see. She has some surprising revelations in here, and fans will not be sorry they have read the book. I think they will have even more respect for her strength and humor.
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Sharon
4.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2023
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I was surprised by much of what Kat wrote. her depth if insight into what is happening in our world today is refreshing. Her personal experiences give her great empathy for those of us sitting in a hospital reading this book.great read overall.
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PattiJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and clever
Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2023
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Love Kat's style of writing -- funny, personal and clever. Such a smart young lady with a great sense of humor.
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Allan
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of laughs
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2023
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It’s a great read, haven’t finished it yet, am up to chapter 7 and it has been great. The sad parts, and disgusting parts really hit but when you tie in the comedic aspects of them it shows how any situation in anyone’s life can be funny.
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