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"I have to disagree with several of the above reviews of this second volume. These are memories, and perhaps, tall tales of Rob Maisch's youth and growing up.... from first dates, to concerts, to practical jokes and pranks at MSU, into bordom on the job, and finally failed relationships and salvation.
The format is more wide ranging than the first volume... selected tales that range true for me. That is, I attended MSU at approximately the same time, and though I did not run with his crowd, the appallingly bad taste in pranks and some of the specific details of the three illustrated in this volume can be verified. Yes, the phone numbers were sequential at MSU. Yes, phone pranks of this type were done, with varying degrees of success... The abuse and destruction hinted at by this rat pack DID occur... and finally, I too, frequented the Curious Book Shop during this period in East Lansing... and so "Klingon Battle Helmet" also has the ring of truth.
While I didn't live in Midland, Michigan... I was just 60 miles south... and so, I identify with the settings of his tales... Bob Segar as the best kept secret... area concerts... shouting wars between dorms.
But where others doubt the details, I accept them. And more, I can find several themes of development running through this, the second volume of recollections.
Here's my speculation: Just as recovering AA members admit their mistakes and flaws... just as "Earl" on NBC is retracing his misteps to make things right in his life... Maisch MAY be doing a similar process here. They say confession is good for the soul? Perhaps that is what he is doing here...."Confessions of a Cereal Eater". There is some parallel structure in these stories.... first, innocense and not so innocent love and lust... Disrespect of other people and property... Using women for fun and humor... and finally, having the love of a good woman redeem one from the abiss and pull you back from the brink. At least, that's what I see happening in this collection of tales.
Of course, I could be dead wrong. This may be nothing more than a random collection of recollections and tall tales that were left over from the first volume (published seven years ago) or perhaps these are the scattershot works of amateur artists that skip significant development and linking transitions in a body of work that was not fully illustrated.
But until I can find the author (and believe me, I am trying to find him as I write this) I can only judge on what made it into print. I don't disagree that some of the pranks are mean, irreverent, and show immaturity... but I think that is part of the appeal. To listen to a bad boy confess his dirty deeds, and ultimately, show that he hasn't fully grown out of his bad ways, certainly draws you in.
(The final page in my book, is the one page coda "Late One Night" which shows that he is still rude and tactless as he encourages a Match Game contestant to make the obvious connection to "Muther*****" to the embarassment of his significant other who is waiting for him. But then, the book is listed as 98 pages, and my last page is 96... so I don't know if I have a complete copy!)
I think there is something of merrit here. It won't be the most significant book you ever buy, but I can confirm some of the details in what is presented as his rememberances.
Except for the adult content, I say go ahead and splurg. But just don't show this to the kids who haven't gone to college yet. It just might give them ideas. (I know it did for me....I'm making a list of pranks and college experiences in the hopes of making a similar book someday...)"
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Confessions of a Cereal Eater Rob Maisch Bo Hampton Scott Hampton Sandy Plunkett Rand Holmes 9781561631414 Books Reviews :
Confessions of a Cereal Eater Rob Maisch Bo Hampton Scott Hampton Sandy Plunkett Rand Holmes 9781561631414 Books Reviews
- Good cartoonists here - I bought it for Sandy Plunkett and Rand Holmes stories and I wasn't
disappointed! Nice alternative works for those who want more than superhero vs. super-villains battles. - I have to disagree with several of the above reviews of this second volume. These are memories, and perhaps, tall tales of Rob Maisch's youth and growing up.... from first dates, to concerts, to practical jokes and pranks at MSU, into bordom on the job, and finally failed relationships and salvation.
The format is more wide ranging than the first volume... selected tales that range true for me. That is, I attended MSU at approximately the same time, and though I did not run with his crowd, the appallingly bad taste in pranks and some of the specific details of the three illustrated in this volume can be verified. Yes, the phone numbers were sequential at MSU. Yes, phone pranks of this type were done, with varying degrees of success... The abuse and destruction hinted at by this rat pack DID occur... and finally, I too, frequented the Curious Book Shop during this period in East Lansing... and so "Klingon Battle Helmet" also has the ring of truth.
While I didn't live in Midland, Michigan... I was just 60 miles south... and so, I identify with the settings of his tales... Bob Segar as the best kept secret... area concerts... shouting wars between dorms.
But where others doubt the details, I accept them. And more, I can find several themes of development running through this, the second volume of recollections.
Here's my speculation Just as recovering AA members admit their mistakes and flaws... just as "Earl" on NBC is retracing his misteps to make things right in his life... Maisch MAY be doing a similar process here. They say confession is good for the soul? Perhaps that is what he is doing here...."Confessions of a Cereal Eater". There is some parallel structure in these stories.... first, innocense and not so innocent love and lust... Disrespect of other people and property... Using women for fun and humor... and finally, having the love of a good woman redeem one from the abiss and pull you back from the brink. At least, that's what I see happening in this collection of tales.
Of course, I could be dead wrong. This may be nothing more than a random collection of recollections and tall tales that were left over from the first volume (published seven years ago) or perhaps these are the scattershot works of amateur artists that skip significant development and linking transitions in a body of work that was not fully illustrated.
But until I can find the author (and believe me, I am trying to find him as I write this) I can only judge on what made it into print. I don't disagree that some of the pranks are mean, irreverent, and show immaturity... but I think that is part of the appeal. To listen to a bad boy confess his dirty deeds, and ultimately, show that he hasn't fully grown out of his bad ways, certainly draws you in.
(The final page in my book, is the one page coda "Late One Night" which shows that he is still rude and tactless as he encourages a Match Game contestant to make the obvious connection to "Muther*****" to the embarassment of his significant other who is waiting for him. But then, the book is listed as 98 pages, and my last page is 96... so I don't know if I have a complete copy!)
I think there is something of merrit here. It won't be the most significant book you ever buy, but I can confirm some of the details in what is presented as his rememberances.
Except for the adult content, I say go ahead and splurg. But just don't show this to the kids who haven't gone to college yet. It just might give them ideas. (I know it did for me....I'm making a list of pranks and college experiences in the hopes of making a similar book someday...) - Rob, ever the charming storyteller, has put to print an absorbing, enthralling little anthology of shorts about living life and the world around us. Mesmerizing wordsmithing.
