If you’re a fan of the hit FXX comedy, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, you’ll want to check out the book, yes, a real book by The Gang. It’s so good. Ah, so many gems. It’s like reading multiple episodes of the show. I read The 7 Secrets of Awakening the Highly Effective Four-Hour Giant, Today in two and a half hours, so for me, it was like getting five extra episodes. Talk about bonus content!
The book quietly released last January from Dey Street Books (HarperCollins Publishers) and recently went on sale in the e-book format (still currently $1.99 for a limited time), so I took the opportunity to finally add it to my collection.
As a longtime fan, I’m so glad I did. I could see Charlie, Mac, Sweet Dee, and Frank saying everything in this book, mannerism and all, in my head so clearly. This book is pretty bananas and it takes a certain kind of person to appreciate the genius of the unapologetic, politically incorrect comedic storytelling of Sunny and the ridiculousness of us human beings (which is why this is so entertaining, oh my goodness) so if you’re going into this book blind… I don’t even know what to tell you.
This show is shameless in all of its truth and it’s glorious. So Sunny fans, you’re in for quite a treat with this book. If you need anymore encouraging, here are ten of my favorite (tame) lines from the book!
1. When you use discrimination you’re dissing the idea that someone would tell AMERICA that it’s a little baby that should go crying to its mama. – Mac
2. When considering marriage, the first thing you need to do is create a proper framework for thinking about whether or not you should actually do it. The first question you have to ask yourself is “Am I totally high on crack?” – Dennis
3. The first thing you look for in a sidekick is loyalty. You need to know you can trust the guy to have your back no matter how much you lie to him. – Frank
4. There are two kinds of people in this world: those who sweat the small stuff, and those who have the balls not to. – Dennis
5. As you can probably guess, I’ve never been a fan of rules. That’s because rules are, by their very nature, designated to restrict our personal liberties. – Mac
6. And don’t get me started on Pilgrims. Those dudes partied so hard they ended up with buckles on their hats. – Mac
7. This exercise is what we in the fixin’-folk biz like to call a “visuality.” That’s a cross between a visualization and a reality. Now, as you probably know, a visualization is just some bullshit someone makes up to help you feel better. But when you mix it with a REALITY? When you create a VISUALITY? I’m telling you, you do that, and there is no limit to the bullshit you can bring into the world. – Dennis
8. Raccoon is a little gamey. Kind of like rabbit but dirtier. It pairs well with rubbing alcohol but you have to be careful with that too. – Frank
9. Here’s a list of some of the awesome shit we’re gonna put in the next book, so you can start looking forward to it now:
Racism: When to Say It and When to Just Think It – Frank
10. Thanks, guys. You couldn’t have done it without us. – Acknowledgements
Be sure to add It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: 7 Secrets of Awakening the Highly Effective Four-Hour Giant, Today to Goodreads today.
Watch all new episodes of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, currently in its eleventh season, Wednesdays at 10pm on FXX.