One of the reasons I loved Shakespeare was because he was a master of insults, and they were SMART. Great insults are clever and usually make the insulted person do a little self-examination.
That's exactly what these insults do. Prue is a king of finding insults that aren't even direct, instead allowing the insulted person do all the work.
I'm going to be reading this multiple times because it will always make me laugh. I highly recommend this as a gift or coffee table book for anyone with a sense of humor. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

As a fan of Kyle Prue’s content it’s not surprise I loved this. His voice came through so clearly in the book — it really translated well from video to print. It was a quick, entertaining read and I appreciated how genuine and reflective the final chapter was regarding patriarchy and the male ego.

These were all great insults that I could legitimately see myself using. They were quick and devastating.

This would make a great gift for someone as a funny bathroom book or coffee table book. I had a few chuckles and it was more humors than exowcted... I would die to a Canadian goose though

BE NO MAN’S PEACE.

😂🤣😭 This book had me in stitches! Seriously, I couldn't stop laughing. When I saw the title, I was like, “Say no more!” The author, Kyle Prue (a cis white man, no less... gotta love a man with a sense of humor 🤭), gives us 109 insider tips, phrases, and comebacks on how to crush the male ego. Some of these tips hit hard and fast, while others are like a slow burn that'll haunt a man for years. And let me tell you, this book did not disappoint. I was cackling the whole time. Some of these phrases have already made their way into my notes app, just waiting for the perfect moment to unleash them (which, knowing my luck, won't be long since I seem to always be surrounded by annoying “alpha men.” Poor me.). Some were so good, they even pissed me off as a woman! But even the cringy ones had me cracking up. Part of why I loved this book so much was definitely the writing. It's witty, straightforward, with a fun undertone, and the short chapters made it a quick, insightful read. I enjoyed every second of it, and I highly recommend it to anyone who needs a good laugh or just wants to royally tick off men.

*Thank you NetGalley, SOURCEBOOKS (non-ficiton), and the author for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.*

I'm so grateful the publisher has approved me to access this and other non-fiction titles, because Sourcebooks publishes some bangers.
This book is hilarious! I've seen the authors viral TikTok series and I recently watched an episode of Drew Afualo's podcast, The Comment Section, wre he was a guest and talked about this book. I knew I had to read it! Because I'm familiar with his videos, I read it in the author's voice which made it even funnier. There were a few niche references I didn't get, but overall, I think the references and of course the theme are so timely. I also liked the personal anecdotes and analytical tidbits added, which served a reminder to think on the theme a bit between chuckles.
I own Milk and Vine as a funny coffee table book that I still pick up for a laugh, and I can see myself adding this book to that collection as well as gifting it to friends plagued by interactions with men.

I can't remember the last time I laughed this hard while reading a book. It was hilarious and even more ironic when I read Insult 10, "Oh! They sang this on Glee," while watching Glee while reading. The reviews on the back are perfect for continuing the running satire and jokes in this book. It was hilarious, and I loved it so much. If you want a good laugh and some insults this is the book for you. I can assure you it will piss off men.

A hilarious, quick read. I only wish there was more! I'll definitely be trying some of these out on some of my coworkers lol

How to Piss Off Men is a must-read for literally everyone who has spoken to more than 3 men in their life. I literally can’t wait for this book to come out so I can gift it to friends. Thank you Netgalley & Source Books for allowing me to ready it early!!

Kyle Prue uses his qualifications (from the school of hard knocks 🤠) to guide those unfortunate enough to be born as the desirable sex of straight men on their quest to cause absolute devestation. The balance that he strikes between social commentary and entertainment is FLAWLESS. You know how when you read a book and it’s really good, you see a movie in your head? This movie was a nondescript group of men in jeans yelling in an empty room with a lot of holes in the walls while an audiobook of How to Piss Off Men was playing on a loop using a low-quality speaker system.

This is the funniest thing I’ve ever read even if it is, at times, an ‘if you don’t laugh you’ll cry’ funny. I read this in the middle of the night and had to leave the room because I was snickering too much & almost woke up my baby.

P.S. just a friendly reminder if you wanna comment that this book/review is sexist/misandristic:
A. I don’t care.
B. Women laughing at men’s fragility is not comparable to men literally murdering women for funzies. Go take a nap or something.

How to Piss off men was very funny! I loved the explanations and also how various insults were actually said to the author previously. Very funny

I absolutely love Kyle Prue and cheered when I saw my request for an arc copy from NetGalley and Sourcebooks was approved. He does not disappoint in what I hope is the first of many volumes on this topic.

Obviously all of the ways to piss of men are hilarious, but my favorite is number 52. I won’t spoil it here because you need to read it yourself. I have also accidentally used 68 a lot of times when I was NOT trying to piss off men, so I will vouch for that one personally. What can I say? Kyle knows what he’s talking about.

I loved the insight in the final section, “why to piss off men”, that you don’t get in Kyle’s videos.

Clearly I’m biased, but if I just randomly found this book on a shelf I would find it equally hilarious. A quick and fun read…well, as a woman anyway.

Need ways to piss off men? It's not particularly hard, but Kyle Prue has a list of tried-and-true questions and comments to unsettle even some of the least fragile men. Comments like "Were you a leash kid?" and texting a man "I'm here." and then turning off your phone. All of this culminates in the last chapter where Kyle explains WHY someone would want to piss off a man - besides it being objectively hilarious. Kyle discusses how the patriarchy causes men to view themselves and how anger can be a tool for learning, if men let it be.

This book had me in absolute stitches. Kyle is truly a gifted writer and his commentary is not only entertaining but genuinely interesting and illuminating as to why men act the way they do. This is an unserious book about a serious topic: how the patriarchy harms everyone, including men. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, and my library will certainly be buying a copy...or two.

Honest to all gods. I requested this for the funny puns, but this was so much more than that.
The anecdotes.
The way the author wraps you in his stories.
The last part, oh my God... so good!
This was unexpectedly more awesome than I thought it was going to be.

Thank you to Sourcebooks and the author for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Came for the puns and stayed for the personal anecdotes - this was truly a great laugh.

Thanks for the giggle and for the reminder that I really can wreck someones day with a well timed head tilt and glee reference, that's all I need to get through my week to be honest.

If the title makes you laugh, you’ll love this book.
I smirked and giggled at the cover, and full out laughed at the galley. My husband asked what I was laughing at, so I read it aloud and he gasped (which made me laugh harder.) Apparently height digs are truly NOT appreciated by males. I never knew!
While I can’t see myself maintaining a relationship with anyone to whom I spoke these suggestions aloud, I think that's precisely the point. It definitely felt wonderful to read after a long day of mansplaining at work. I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to maintain a straight face at work tomorrow.
This book is short and very funny. It’s not just one insult after another. I enjoyed the behind the scenes storytelling, and overall learned a few things about the male ego.
Thanks NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS for allowing me a digital ARC in response to my request.

Thank you to NetGalley and SourceBooks for the chance to read this arc! I’ve been watching Kyle Prue’s Tik Toks for a while and found them fantastic. When the opportunity arose to read his book, I was thrilled. Prue steps up to the patriarchy and takes a solid swing at it. While the insults are great and I absolutely plan to use them, the bigger point about how limiting the patriarchy makes the world and taking on societal structures is the true masterpiece. It’s great to see a man address this issue with humor and direct action.

That title? SAY. FUCKING. LESS.

Are you tired of talking to men? I know I am. (If my husband is reading this: Not you, honey.) However, after reading this handy guide, I feel equipped to handle the next mansplainer that darkens my door!

Kyle Prue has given us insider tips on how to shatter the male ego. Some tips and phrases deal the devastation upfront, some are a slow burn and will fester for years. Prue personally vouches for several, having been on the receiving end of them. This book had me cackling! I’m a hater at heart and I loved every minute. Kyle is doing the Lord’s work. How To Piss Off Men is a quick read that will stay in your mind long after you’re done.

How to Piss Off Men: 109 Things to Say to Shatter the Male Ego is out September 17, 2024.

Thanks to Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

In How to piss off men we get 109 phrases to tell men, and questions, and comebacks, along with a few stories from the author.

I wanted to read this mainly because of the title, and it did not disappoint. Easy to read and short chapters which made this straightforward to read. It was also fun to read that the author had actually tested these out which made it even better to read each chapter.

If you like humor books, or just want to piss off men, I’d recommend this!

Happy reading!♥️

I absolutely loved this and found myself reading some of the insults out loud to my mother! These were great especially coming from a man! I loved that Kyle included personal stories of these particular insults in his life!

I laughed so loud at this book my kids came over to make sure I was ok.
I follow Kyle on Instagram, so I knew the tenor of his comedy before I started reading. What I was pleasantly surprised with was the insight he has towards gender norms and patriarchy. The inclusion of personal stories felt perfect nestled into the jokes. The story of his grandfather had tears welling up in my eyes.
Would I recommend this to my students or their parents? Nope. Would I use the underlying framework for helping young understand that we can do better working towards undermining the patriarchy? Absolutely!
I’m so happy that I was given the chance to read and review this book, it was hugely enjoyable.