The best part of this book is simply the amount of precise information on ludicrous subjects. It boggles the mind to think about how the authors researched the best way to remove difficult clothing, stifle a snoring date, and fake an orgasm.
Equally entertaining but far more useful is the appendix at the very end. There is a pre-typed “it’s not you, it’s me” letter with a blank for your soon-to-be ex’s name. An updated, printable version is available on their website at www.worstcasescenarios.com. But with a guide to body language and an exhaustive list of pick-up lines to avoid, you shouldn’t need to use it.
The book’s greatest achievement is also its worst attribute. Along with the funny, awkward advice are tips that you’d never want the object of your affection to use. A highlight of the last chapter instructs readers how to cheat and not get caught. Where to go, how to pay, and how to keep your double life separate are explained over several pages. There are also instructions on getting away with a “dine and dash.” It’s all in good fun (mostly) but I still was disappointed to see it. To keep from lawsuits, a disclaimer fills the first page to remind readers to “carefully evaluate the situation before you act.” No one involved in this book will suffer if you get arrested or you are relocated to the couch for the next two months. Keep that in mind.
The Worst Case Survival Handbook: Dating and Sex is a fantastic book for a friend freshly back on the market. As they say, the best defense is a great excuse, right? It’s also a great discussion instigator for anyone with a sense of humor. I’m betting some great real-life stories will come out, too; if you ask the right people. One thing is certain: you’ll never get caught with your pants down (figuratively speaking) after you’ve read this.
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