
New Rules
Polite Musings from a Timid Observer
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About this listen
Bill Maher first came to national attention as the host of the hit program Politically Incorrect, in which he offered a combustible mixture of irreverence and acerbic humor that garnered him a loyal following. In his popular and long-running HBO television show, Real Time with Bill Maher, his reputation for being a hilarious provocateur continues.
One particular segment of the show—"New Rules"—strikes a chord with viewers every week. Within these rules, Maher takes comic and serious aim, bringing all his incisiveness, wit, and signature exasperation to bear on topics ranging from cell phones ("I don't need my cell phone to take pictures or access the Internet. I just need to make a phone call!") to the conservative agenda ("Stop claiming it's an agenda. It's not an agenda! It's a random collection of laws that your corporate donors paid you to pass!").
In this collection, Maher brings these brilliantly conceived riffs to audio, along with some singularly Maher-ian "editorials"—editorials nothing like the standard fare found on the pages of the local newspaper!
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- Scott
- 08-31-05
Funny and true but also Annoying
Most segments start off with Maher saying "New Rule" and then launching into a socio-political diatribe with a humourous edge. Some of this book is funny and imaginative but it often falls flat as over-obvious and contrived. The "New Rule" shtick got old for me but I do like Maher and his "rock the world" attitude. I think he could do better.
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- Rosalyn Mendez
- 06-21-24
Bull Maher is a lyrical genius!
In 2024 as I read a book that came out in 2000s, it is literally prophetic with a twist of humor! Bill Maher took over for George Carlin since his passing, a legend in his own regard!
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- Jennifer
- 02-21-06
Not great.
Without the audience booing, hissing, or clapping with approval the New Rules don't quite pack the punch, sounds more like whining.
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- James
- 10-03-09
Hillarious!
This book was funny from start to finish! It had me laughing, crying yet thinking throughout the whole time. Bill Maher Rocks!
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- steve
- 02-20-10
Funny as Heck
Maher is hysterical and this book is no different. I got a great laught out of it and it's educational at the same time!!
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- Ed
- 01-02-12
An admitted Bill Maher fan
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes as most of my friends share my political views. I would recommend to those on the opposite side of the political spectrum but they chose not to listen to facts
What other book might you compare New Rules to and why?
Something by Al Franken such as
Which character – as performed by Bill Maher – was your favorite?
As this is not a story book there are no characters to chose from but his points about George W. Bush stand out.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes - but as I was listening on an airplane from Bangkok to Istanbul, I had no choice.
Any additional comments?
none
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- Greg
- 12-05-11
Love me some Bill Maher but this is better read
Bill Maher's collection of new rules (some of which feel dated, other poignant and even more relevant) doesn't make for the best audiobook, as 3 hours of Bill Maher barking new rules isn't nearly as amazing it sounds. Its best in nuggets, read in bursts and not extended audiobook format. Bill, while amazing on stage (be it stand up or TV) feels a little less edgy when reading his new rules, without the audience to react to his natural comedic timing. This is far from bad, but without flowing chapters, paragraph long rants make you thirsty for something longer. I read the book years ago, and loved it, and liked the idea of Maher reading the best of classic new rules... and that's what I got. This is for the fan, not a would be fan.
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- Jessie
- 07-24-05
laugh-out-loud funny
This compilation of Maher's New Rule edicts is clever and entertaining. After a while, I caught on to the word-plays in the chapter titles, which are awfully fun ("Entertainment Weakly: No more celebrity gambling shows..." or "Have it Yaweh").
The Religious Right is not the only target of Maher's biting wit. Paris Hilton and the people fascinated by her, jerks with cellphones, predictably mediocre Hollywood films, and spineless Democrats are all candidates for new rules.
Maher's take on the Blue state/ Red state divide is not as simplistic as some critics might suggest. Both sides take plenty of well-deserved hits.
He's got a great delivery and cadence. His rant bounces around from entertainment, politics, social gaffes and hypocrisy of all kinds.
This may be a more telling mirror of our current state of affairs than anyone wants to admit.
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- Nicole
- 08-30-05
New Rule: All Comedy Must Be This Funny!
I love Bill's show on HBO, "Real Time with Bill Maher". My favorite segment is New Rules. It's so cool he did a whole book on these condensed, funny as heck ideas.
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- L. W. Mitchell
- 08-03-05
Bill, New Rule...
New Rule ? You can?t print the transcripts of you old TV shows and call them a book. But, the material was catchy, funny and I enjoyed the nostalgia of remembering what I was doing when I first heard each of his new rules. If you missed seeing Bill?s New Rules on his HBO program, get the book. If you have seen them before, you may be disappointed.
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