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Suggestion for Further Laughs

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Submitted by Alex, Jan 24, 2017 at 10:28

This article reminds me of the objections that the comedian, Norm MacDonald, has recently made over the title that was chosen for his new book, "Based on a True Story." The publisher calls it a "memoir," but MacDonald insists that it is actually a novel and--in the midst of currently reading it myself--I can see why he would see the book as a fictional work (though it does contain a lot of autobiographical material). It is the most unique written work I have ever read in any genre, and it is hilarious for my tastes, if a good laugh is called for in the Age of Trump.

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Title Commenter Date Thread
Suggestion for Further Laughs [107 words]AlexJan 24, 2017 10:28235766
MEF Website Very Open Minded [84 words]
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You're not alone [25 words]Mike ShapiroJan 22, 2017 17:55235715
Search engine hits and titles [72 words]PezDispenserJan 22, 2017 05:32235694
Support for Trump? [101 words]
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Have no fear, Daniel: I have no illusions that you are optimistic about Donald Trump [608 words]Michael SJan 22, 2017 03:26235691
Who should choose the title? [75 words]Vinay KolhatkarJan 21, 2017 20:47235671
I Feel Your Pain [221 words]IraJan 21, 2017 16:29235669

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