. . . And Then You Die of Dysentery: Lessons in Adulting from The Oregon Trail

. . . And Then You Die of Dysentery: Lessons in Adulting from The Oregon Trail

by Lauren Reeves
. . . And Then You Die of Dysentery: Lessons in Adulting from The Oregon Trail

. . . And Then You Die of Dysentery: Lessons in Adulting from The Oregon Trail

by Lauren Reeves

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Overview

A funny, nostalgic tribute to the Oregon Trail computer game—invented nearly fifty years ago, and beloved by generations of students.
 
Pack your wagons, find your ride-or-(literally) die friends, and roll up to Matt’s General Store with a sack of cash—it’s time to hit the Oregon Trail, twenty-first-century style!
 
And Then You Die of Dysentery is a journey through the sometimes frustrating, always entertaining, and universally beloved Oregon Trail computer game. Featuring a four-color design in the game’s iconic 8-bit format, alongside pop culture references galore, the book offers 50 humorous, snarky lessons gleaned from the game’s most iconic moments, including gems such as:
 
—Suffering from exhaustion is a real thing. (It’s not just PR code for why a celebrity went to rehab.)
—If you hunt too frequently in one area, game will become scarce. (The first signs of gentrification!)
—Invite your sweetie to cuddle with you while looking up at the stars. (The night sky was the original Netflix & Chill. Step 1: Loosen up Orion’s belt...)
 
With its comic commentary and absurdist nostalgia, ...And Then You Die of Dysentery is the ultimate trip down memory lane, and all the way to the Willamette Valley.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781328624406
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date: 06/11/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 112
File size: 10 MB

About the Author

Lauren Reeves is a comedy writer, actress, and TV host. She was born and raised on a goldmine in Fairbanks, Alaska, leaving at the age of 20 for New York City. Lauren has appeared regularly on David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon, and has worked for shows including Comedy Central's @Midnight, TBS's The Detour, The Clio Awards and The Village Voice Pride Awards. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her golden retriever, Perci. He wrote this book, not her.
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