Bullshit: A Lexicon

<b>An irreverent lexicon of the seemingly infinite ways we call bullshit, written by a <i>McSweeney's </i>columnist and etymologist, illustrated by a <i>New Yorker</i>-contributing cartoonist.</b><br><br>What's the difference between &quot;balderdash&quot; and &quot;drivel&quot;? Where did &quot;mumbo-jumbo&quot; come from? How should you use &quot;meadow mayonnaise&quot;? What's &quot;felgercarb&quot; and which popular TV show coined it? <br><br>There are hundreds of common and rare terms for bullshit in English, including borrowings from German, turn-of-the-century sailors,<i> The Simpsons</i>, and beyond. Bullshit is everywhere, but not all of it is created equal. Mark Peters's <i>Bullshit: A Lexicon</i> is the handy guide to identifying and calling BS in all of its many forms, from &quot;bunk&quot; and &quot;claptrap&quot; to &quot;applesauce&quot; and &quot;gobbledygook.&quot; Packed with historical facts, pop culture tidbits, and definitions for each term, <i>Bullshit</i> is perfect for humor readers, language lovers, and anyone looking to describe life's everyday annoyances.