The Real Animal House, Chris Miller
The Real Animal House, Chris Miller
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The Real Animal House
The Awesomely Depraved Saga of the Fraternity That Inspired the Movie

Author: Chris Miller

Narrator: Todd McLaren

Unabridged: 11 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/01/2006


Synopsis

The creator of Animal House at last tells the real story of the fraternity that inspired the iconic film-a story far more outrageous (and funny!) than any movie could ever capture. Animal House, the film adaptation of stories Chris Miller published in National Lampoon about his experiences at a Dartmouth fraternity, is among the most beloved and successful comedies of all time. In fact, its portrayal of college party life is still imitated on campuses across the country—toga party, anyone?

Now, nearly 30 years after the movie hit theaters, there are no taboos left, and Chris Miller can finally answer the fans who all want to know one thing: Was it really like that? The answer: Yes-but much, much more out of control! Here, for the first time, are the real stories of Alpha Delta Phi. Like the one about the frat brother who entertained the house by lighting his hair on fire-not the hair on his head, however. Or about the pledge who trick-or-treated around campus in a very revealing jack-o-lantern costume. Or about initiation night when a frozen hot dog became very painful for two rushes.

Wild and hilarious, The Real Animal House is a must-read for any fan of the film and anyone who remembers their college days as a blur of great parties and solid friendship.

"I couldn't put it down. I make this self-indicting admission with all due trepidation, but there it is. For better or worse, this an utterly hilarious book."—New York Times

"A boozy holler of a book, with a great soundtrack."—Kirkus


About Chris Miller

Chris Miller is a screenwriter who was the story-writer in residence at National Lampoon for 25 years. A former ad man responsible for coining such phrases as "I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!," he now lives in Venice, California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Barney

Why is Animal House my favorite film? The following three exchanges: Jennings: I took this job until I finish my novel Boone: How long ya been working on it? Jennings: Three years Pinto: It must be very good Jennings: It's a piece of shit Katy: Boone, I think I'm in love with a retard. Boone: Is he bigger......more

Goodreads review by David

The Real Animal House: The Awesomely Depraved Saga of the Fraternity That Inspired the Movie by Chris Miller (Little, Brown & Co. 2006) (371.8). This is the real deal! For all those who pledged a fraternity or sorority and found it to be an experience for the ages, this book is for you. It tells the......more

Goodreads review by Enty

When Chris Miller returned to Dartmouth in 1959, he dreaded the upcoming rush week, during which he was expected—both by his father and by his peers—to pledge to, horror of horrors, a fraternity. Not finding anything in common with his father’s old fraternity or at any of the others he went to, he f......more

Goodreads review by Mark

I have been a huge fan of Chris Miller's Lampoon stories since I discovered them at sixteen, in the National Lampoon monthly magazine. A few years later the movie he wrote with Harold Ramis and Doug Kenney came out: Animal House. I loved the movie and it was a huge hit. That year Chris Miller wrote......more

Goodreads review by Bob

Extremely gross, and dragged in spots, but often hilarious. Also, Miller's heart is in it; you'll be able to tell from the "Where are they now?" section at the end. Some aspects I especially enjoyed: The local color regarding Hanover and the surrounding environs, and campus life at Dartmouth circa 19......more