Nice Guys Sleep Alone – Dating In The Difficult Eighties

**Dive into the Hilarious Dating Landscape of the 1980s with Bruce Feirstein's "Nice Guys Sleep Alone"** Remember the big hair, shoulder pads, and the dawn of the yuppie? Now, picture navigating the dating scene amidst all that glorious 80s excess. Bruce Feirstein, the comedic mastermind behind *Real Men Don't Eat Quiche* and a writer for the James Bond franchise, offers a sharply satirical and outrageously funny guide to love and relationships in his book, *Nice Guys Sleep Alone - Dating In The Difficult Eighties.* This isn't your grandmother's etiquette guide. Feirstein skewers the anxieties and absurdities of the dating game with wit and incisive observations that still resonate today. Originally published in 1986, *Nice Guys Sleep Alone* takes a comedic scalpel to the evolving social norms, gender roles, and relationship expectations of the decade. Inside, you'll find Feirstein's signature brand of humor applied to everything from deciphering cryptic dating signals to understanding the various species of singles roaming the bars and parties of the 80s. The book features pieces like the "North American Field Spotter's Guide to Dating Classifications," a hilarious taxonomy of dating archetypes, complete with spot-on descriptions of their behaviors and mating rituals. Imagine trying to identify the "Walking Wounded (Stage One)" as they recount their tragic past relationships! Beyond the field guide, Feirstein cleverly updates classic literary and cinematic masterpieces for the 80s, providing a fresh (and often cynical) perspective on timeless tales. Expect to find parodies that twist familiar plots into comedic gold, reflecting the career-driven ambitions and changing social dynamics of the era. While some stories may be a bit more hit-or-miss, the overall effect is a wildly entertaining and insightful commentary on the anxieties of finding love (or at least a date) in a rapidly changing world. It's a snapshot of a decade where power dressing met emotional vulnerability, and where the pursuit of success often clashed with the desire for connection. This First Edition paperback, published by Fontana/Collins, is a fantastic piece of social commentary disguised as a laugh-out-loud funny book. Whether you lived through the 80s or are just fascinated by the era, *Nice Guys Sleep Alone* offers a hilarious journey through the dating minefield, proving that some things like the awkwardness of first dates and the complexities of human relationships never truly go out of style. Add a touch of 80's nostalgia and humor to your bookshelf today! This book is in English and has 157 pages.