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Here are reviews for You Idiot #2
You Idiot #2
Alternative
Press
Publication
of the week and article of the week (for "Didn't
You Hear Your Television?") on May 12, 2003
Humorous historical analysis of the ineffectiveness and sheer
stupidity of the anti-drug commercials over the past two decades,
amusing analysis of Hulk Hogan's rap album, and in-depth examinations
of other absurd and out-of-the-way topics.
HeartAttack
#39
This is great. Awesome anecdotes and deconstruction of drug war
propaganda and old school video games. They do a great job of
destroying those commercials that we have seen throughout the
years that probably get kids into drugs rather than preventing
them. Well that's probably how the man wants it. Pushing money
into fighting drugs while importing them. A harsh critique of
Hulk Hogan's rap album. Dollar store reviews and much, much more.
This is really cool and funny, but in a way serious. Funny letters
to washed up rock stars and unassuming candy companies. Heh heh
heh... Good stuff for a laugh on the the john. Oh hell don't be
a chicken try it you motherfucking idiot. Pass the joint Timmy.
Poopsheet
You Idiot is about our crap culture that holds so much fascination
for twenty- and thirtysomethings (myself included). Nate's a pretty
funny writer, but what really makes the difference is that he
researches the subjects of his articles. It shows that he really
puts some time into it. The articles in this issue are depressing,
embarrassing and hilarious all at the same time. Features include:
an examination of ridiculous (most of them are) anti-drug tv commercials
in the US, including the guilt angle of "supporting terrorism";
an indepth review of Hulk Hogan's album, Hulk Rules (man, I'd
like to hear this); reviews of products bought from his local
dollar store; and lots more still. My favorite feature (well,
maybe tied with the anti-drug stuff) is "Selling Your Product
Through Video Games", a funny rundown of video games designed
to promote products from Reebok, McDonald's, Pepsi, Coke, etc.
Screen shots, gameplay description, quotes from the manuals and
the sheer absurdity of it all make it a fun read. Recommended.
I feel dirty inside, but I kinda like it.
Punk Planet #57
Nate's proving to be one of the busiest zinesters around these
days. The latest issue of You Idiot continues to entertain readers
with articles written about his absolute favorite topics: video
games (product placement games and anti-drugs games this time),
cheesy finds, drus, and did I mention video games? Recommended.
Razorcake #15
You Idiot debates the obvious. It makes no claim to do otherwise.
It makes fun of drug commercials (because of course buying a quarter
bag doesn't support terrorists. It supports the hippie who grows
the weed. Paying taxes supports terrorists), advertising-laden
video games, Hulk Hogan's music career, the He-Man message board,
and various dollar store items. And, though it's all obvious,
it's fun to read. You can read Nate's rants and think, yeah, I
thought of that, too. Anti-drug commercials are idiotic.
It is better to laugh at the Hulkster than to laugh with him.
And so on. It gives you a nice sense of superiority to know that
you're smarter than so much of this stuff that's being pumped
into your brain. It's fun to take the time to sit back and ridicule
it. And that's the cool part of this zine. You're not exactly
reading Noam Chomsky, but it is an intelligent conversation about
the absurd world around us.
Slug
and Lettuce #76
The subtitle of this is "debating the obvious since 2002"
and it's very appropriate. What you will find here are familiar
topics… the war on drugs, Hulk Hogan, video games, writing
letters to companies and bands, but the twist is that Nate has
a great sense of humor and does a lot of research on said topics.
You Idiot is hilarious and informative. Like getting that darn
chocolate bar stuck in the dang peanut butter. Mmmm. Two great
tastes… oh, you know what I'm getting at. Get this for Kool-Aid
Man and Pepsi Man alone. Fantastic.
Supreme
Nothing
I don't know why, but every time i read this zine, i end up wanting
to do drugs! This issue looks at the current commercial trend
that blames terrorism on the drug purchase YOU made. Nate describes
each commercial and takes a deeper look at them with witty, sarcastic
commentary. This zine rules! Nate then saves us the pain of listening
to the Hulk Hogan rap record, and describes all the reasons we
shouldn't listen to this... even as a joke.
Xerography
Debt #12
It would not be a stretch to call the “Try You Idiot”
edition the insomniac’s almanac. If you’ve ever stayed
up late staring at the ceiling, pondering such life-shaking questions
as does “Hulk Hogan rap?” YOU IDIOT should definitely
become your bedside fellow. It’s written with the flamboyance
of infomercials without the Bacon Wave swagger. It especially
appeals to those enthralled by the war on drugs, video games and
a hodgepodge of social figures including pop diva Jessica Simpson,
various clowns from the White House and The Dixie Chicks, Texas
fallen country angels.
Zine
World #20
Far-fetched
hyperbole merges with inane mass-marketed items to screw with
your equilibrium. Critiques of Hulk Hogan's rock, Godzilla key
rings, and kandy komputer discs are no match for the brain-melting
existence of some of the bizarre fast-food video games Gangelhoff
reviews. His sarcastic reveries fall just short of transporting
the reader into a corporate utopia. Don't stop now!
ZineThug.Com
Lots of commentary and discussion on modern commercialism. First
up is a history of America's "War On Drugs" commercials
(I still remember when Punky Brewster "Just Said No"
and marched in the anti-drug parade-well, that was a TV show,
not a commercial, but same thing.) Then there's a review of a
Hulk Hogan album: "So, apparently, when offered drugs, you're
supposed to reply to the shady dope-peddler, 'I want to be a hulkamaniac.'"
Also includes "Dollar Store Reviews," (Cyber Talk Printed
Candy from Necco-wow!), reviews of video games promoting products
(Kool-Aid Man Atari game-yeah!), quotes from the He-Man e-mailing
list (I named my cat after a He-Man character, Teela-"Teedy
Weedy"!), and letters to washed up bands (remember Kriss
Kross? How lame!) Entertaining and informative. "The first
one's only $1."
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