You Cant Joke About That, Kat Timpf
You Cant Joke About That, Kat Timpf
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You Can't Joke About That
Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We’re All in This Together

Bestseller

Author: Kat Timpf

Narrator: Kat Timpf

Unabridged: 7 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 04/18/2023


Synopsis

What happens when we can’t joke about some of the most important stuff in life?In a 2019 study, 40% of people reported censoring themselves out of fear that voicing their views would alienate them from the people they care about most. Those people should probably not read this book in public.In You Can’t Joke About That, Kat Timpf shows why much of the way we talk about sensitive subjects is wrong. We’ve created all the wrong rules. We push ourselves into unnecessary conflicts when we should feel like we’re all in this together. When someone says “you can’t joke about that,” what they really mean is “this is a subject that makes people sad or angry.”Hilariously and movingly, Timpf argues that those subjects are actually the most important to joke about. She shows us we can find healing through humor regarding things you probably don't want to bring up in polite conversation, like traumatic break-ups, cancer, being broke, Dave Chappelle, rape jokes, aging, ostomy bags, religion, body image, dead moms, religion, the lab leak theory, transgender swimmers, gushing wounds, campus censorship, and bad Christmas presents.  This book is Kat Timpf with her hair down, except since hers is mostly extensions, this book is Kat Timpf with her hair out. Listen to it because you want to get to know her better. Listen to it because it’s the best book on free speech and comedy in a generation. Listen to it because you want to laugh out loud… even at the kind of stuff we’re afraid to say out loud. Just listen to it, and you’ll be glad you did.

About Kat Timpf

Kat Timpf is the co-host of Gutfeld! and a Fox News contributor. She’s also worked at National Review and Barstool Sports, and was a stand-up comedian for long enough for this to be her third time quitting. You may recognize her from her more than 10 years of studying and writing about speech, or from being the worst waitress you’ve ever had. She lives in New York City with her husband Cam, their dog Carl, and her cat Cheens. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Leslie ☆︎ on May 02, 2023

I adore Kat Timpf. I’ve been following her career ever since my father introduced me to the Greg Gutfeld show back in high school — we’ve even attended a few live tapings, and we both listen to the “Tyrus & Timpf” podcast. In fact, it was my father who preordered me a signed (signed!) copy of this bo......more

Goodreads review by Crystal on June 28, 2023

Non-Fiction I loved this! I laughed out loud and really related to a lot that she says. Yes, she does bring up politics, but really only to make her point that laughing is GOOD and jokes are a way that we deal with serious stuff and are really helpful for coping and processing. This is not a politica......more

Goodreads review by Howard on March 30, 2025

4.5 Stars for You Can’t Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We’re All In this Together (audiobook) by Kat Timpf read by the author. This a wonderful deep dive into the world comedy and culture. And why it’s so important to be able to say what you mean. We also get some i......more

Goodreads review by sean manning on April 18, 2023

Great Read The pages almost turned themselves. How you turned tragedy into comedy is amazing👍. I actually learned something about comedy, feminism, sexism and grief. The book is definitely worth reading so just buy it already.,,......more

Goodreads review by Debbie Kogut on April 18, 2023

The book is intellectual I was expecting it to be funny and it read more like a research paper, an outstanding research paper. I was impressed with her knowledge on many topics, not surprised because I've seen her on Gutfeld, and other shows, and her points are always thought provoking. It jyst wasn'......more