I was digging for records at a flea market when i stumbled across a box of books. The pick of the bunch turned out to be a collection of short stories by some guy i had never heard of.
i took a chance for 2 bucks.
Mighty glad i did, Chuck Klosterman is one funny motherfucker.
He riffs on pop culture from a uniquely detached yet thoroughly immersed angle and his self-depreciating style is half the fun of the journey.
Speaking of Journey:
The standout chapter in the book is an article he wrote in 2005 about quite possibly the coolest thing i could imagine: A trip on a cruise ship that featured entertainment by Styx, REO Speedwagon and Journey.
Thats right: A rock cruise.
If you do not realize how fucking awesome that line-up is (in 2005 no less) then you my friend are out of touch with the real.
Buy the book, its good.