A revised edition of the hilarious Minnesotan culture guide from a former writer for A Prairie Home CompanionFans of the Minnesota-set movie Fargo will love this uproarious culture guide to all-things Minnesotan. With his dry wit and distinctive voice; Howard Mohr won millions of fans across the country on Garrison Keillor’s radio show A Prairie Home Companion. His popular commercials and ad spots; including one for “Minnesota Language Systems;†became the best of the best of Minnesota humor. Now; Mohr has updated his classic guide; How to Talk Minnesotan; to advise visitors on the use of Twitter and Facebook; cell phone etiquette; and more while in the Land of 10;000 Lakes.“Ranging in flavor from satiric pungency to lunatic lusciousness; this is glorious; uproarious humor. Or as they say in Minnesota; ‘a heckuva deal; you bet.’â€â€”Booklist
#62139 in Books Howard Mohr 2013-05-28 2013-05-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x .63 x 5.48l; .50 #File Name: 014312269X288 pagesHow to Talk Minnesotan Revised for the 21st Century
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Accurate Humor!By Todd B.As with the first (1987) edition of "How to Talk Minnesotan" the author humorously -- and accurately -- portrays the language and customs of "Greater" (rural) Minnesotans that can sometimes be observed in urban residents with rural connections as well.My only disappointment with "...Revised for the 21st Century" is the amount of "New Stuff" -- about 90% of the book's content is a re-write of the edition published 25 years earlier. Nonetheless; it had me laughing (often out loud) throughout...even if 90% of what I was reading was for the second time within the past month. As other reviews have noted; "How to Talk Minnesotan...." is best appreciated by one who; like me; has a personal connection with rural Minnesota and can picture people; places and events that perfectly fit the scenarios and conversations in this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a great book. My cousin from California came for a ...By T. MichelsThis is a great book. My cousin from California came for a visit. Neither she or her adult kids have been to Minnesota so I gave them a welcome kit that included this book and a can of bug spray. They had fun reading the book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very fun stuff. I am buying more books for family ...By CustomerVery fun stuff. I am buying more books for family members. They will find Minnesotan humor quite wonderful.
