Back in My Day - Greg Cote

Back in My Day

Witty Satire Debunking the Myth of New and Improved

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
212 Seiten
2024
Mango Media (Verlag)
978-1-68481-649-1 (ISBN)
21,15 inkl. MwSt
In this witty satire book, Greg Cote questions whether advances in technology always signify progress or if they are sometimes overrated.
#1 New Release in History Humor and Trivia


A humorous look at the past. Step into world of Back in My Day with Greg Cote, acclaimed Miami Herald columnist and podcaster. Through a collection of short essays, Cote delivers lighthearted yet thought-provoking rants on the perceived "new and improved" aspects of modern life through interesting stories.


More than just a satire book. It's a journey through fun trivia, random interesting facts, and captivating stories. Perfect for fans of the Dan LeBatard Show and those seeking a dose of wit and wisdom, this book promises an entertaining read that leaves a lasting impression.

Inside you’ll find:



Greg Cote’s delightful exploration of the quirks and nuances of modern living.
A chance to laugh, ponder the insights, and revel in the joy of discovering the unexpected.
Stories of nostalgia to entertain an enlighten.





If you liked I Remember That!, Why Do We Say That?, or The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between, you’ll love Back in My Day!

Greg Cote is a Miami Herald sports columnist who in 2021 was named top 10 in column writing by the Associated Press Sports Editors. Greg also hosts The Greg Cote Show podcast and appears regularly on The Dan LeBatard Show With Stugotz. He lives in Miami, FL. Dan Le Batard is an American newspaper sportswriter, podcast host, and television reporter based in Miami, Florida. He has also worked at ESPN and for his hometown paper, The Miami Herald, for which he wrote from 1990 to 2016. In 2021, he founded Meadowlark Media with John Skipper. He currently resides in Miami, FL, with his wife, Valerie, their dog, Early, and two cats, Otis and Foot Foot.

Introduction, Tuesdays with Greg Cote 

Part I: How it Was, A Day in the Life of Greg Cote



Back in my day: Superheroes 


Back in my day: Movie Theaters


Back in my day: Video Games


Back in my day: Concerts


Back in my day: Lawnmowers 


Back in my day: Collecting


Back in my day: Junk Drawer 


Back in my day: Receipts


Back in my day: Wallets


Back in my day: Briefcase


Back in my day: Jobs 


Back in my day: Money



Part II: How to Celebrate Properly



Back in my day: Fake Candles


Back in my day: Christmas Cards


Back in my day: Christmas Decorations


Back in my day: Gift Wrapping


Back in my day: Easter


Back in my day: Gender Reveals


Back in my day: Dog Birthdays



Part III: How we used to Self-Care



Back in my day: Soap


Back in my day: Bathroom time


Back in my day: Haircuts 


Back in my day: Nail clipping 


Back in my day: Socks


Back in my day: Shoes


Back in my day: Medicine 


Back in my day: Mattresses



Part IV: When Traveling Meant Traveling



Back in my day: Cars


Back in my day: Road trips 


Back in my day: Hotel Robots


Back in my day: Themed Cruises


Back in my day: Flying


Back in my day: Astronauts



Part V: Eating and Drinking and Drinking and Eating



Back in my day: Grocery Store Shopping


Back in my day: Coffee


Back in my day: Salt and Pepper


Back in my day: Sandwiches 


Back in my day: Food Trucks


Back in my day: Cafeterias


Back in my day: Potato chips 


Back in my day: Seeds 


Back in my day: Cookbooks



Part VI: The Follies of “Technology”



Back in my day: Telephone Operators 


Back in my day: Robot Vacuum 


Back in my day: Delivery


Back in my day: Apps


Back in my day: Commerce 


Back in my day: Vaping


Back in my day: Watches (Rename to Smart Watches)


Back in my day: Glasses


Back in my day: Handwriting


Back in my day: Fly Swatter 



Conclusion 

Erscheint lt. Verlag 29.11.2024
Vorwort Dan Le Batard
Zusatzinfo Illustrations
Verlagsort FL
Sprache englisch
Maße 127 x 177 mm
Themenwelt Literatur Comic / Humor / Manga Humor / Satire
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Spielen / Raten
ISBN-10 1-68481-649-1 / 1684816491
ISBN-13 978-1-68481-649-1 / 9781684816491
Zustand Neuware
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