Review: They're computer jokes, Mom; I swear! 69 THINGS I DO WITH MY WANG by A. Paz
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 12, 2014
After agreeing to the author's request to review this book, I honestly had to look up the Wang semi-portable computer. Was it a made-up brand for the book's convenience? No. I can only imagine how much this brainchild of the 1980s would have been the brunt of office and student jokes alike.And A. Paz has collected many of those jokes with related photographs. Okay, sometimes the jokes are corny and the photos are blurry, but the humor is only as dirty as your mind is. Context, my friend. Some words only are "naughty," because you've been told the intention of the author.Here's a sampler of puns without spoiling the author's jokes. Now, think a little sideways, ladies and gents.Parts of a computer:1. "Hard"-drive2. "Enter" key3. "Insert" key4. Very little memory5. F-keysThe fifth on the list is my favorite, causing me to choke on my glass of tea (That and the one with the cat). Even if you go in prepared, you aren't.A background in tech will help you understand this book. Most terms are computer basics, but the targeted audience likely has a background in computers. If all you know is where the "on" button is to your Dell, you might figure out half of why the 69 statements are funny. Admittedly, I am still puzzled on a few of the later ones in the book, but the issues there probably rest in the generational gap- from Wang to Windows.If you have a spare dollar, this is a sure laugh, while many of the other $0.99 books are a guess-as-you-go. It's all in what you are looking for, but I'm glad I spent 15 minutes to read A. Paz's 69 THINGS TO DO WITH MY WANG, and I'll glance back at it again for a snort or few.* Authors are always welcome to contact me for "honest" book reviews. Be aware that you aren't "buying" a positive review by gifting me a book. "honesty" is why I have a following, and my readers depend on me to sort through the trash and treasures, because they can't afford or read so much each year. Thank you for your consideration. My Amazon profile page has my contact information.