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In *Ant Farm*, former Harvard Lampoon president Simon Rich applies his keen eye for the absurd to ordinary situations, uncovering humor in unexpected places. The book weaves witty observations and startling scenarios to reveal the chaotic, often unsettling underpinnings of daily existence. Rich’s humorous perspective invites readers to appreciate the comic potential hidden in the world’s most mundane moments.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Simon Rich
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