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The Bro Code for Parents
The newest book in the New York Times bestselling “Barney Stinson� canon teaches prospective parents everything they need to know to have a legendary kid.“Congratulations!� You're about to have a kid? Well, Bro, you might be asking yourself a series of important questions: Will I ever be able to do awesome things again? Will I be able to afford this? Can I ever have sex again? Will I be a good parent? Am I able to love this child as much as I love my own life? Can I ever have sex again?
Well, the answer to all of these questions is a rock solid “no.� But just because your life is now a petrifying turd on the canvas of life doesn’t mean your kid has to be as lame as you’re about to become. And Barney Stinson is here to help.
Well, the answer to all of these questions is a rock solid “no.� But just because your life is now a petrifying turd on the canvas of life doesn’t mean your kid has to be as lame as you’re about to become. And Barney Stinson is here to help.
176 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2012
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16books372followersMatt Kuhn is one of the authors of the American TV sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Kuhn lives in Los Angeles.
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September 3, 2016
Another incredibly witty and hilarious novel from the Barney Stinson series. I love the twisted but well meaning advice on how to take care and raise a baby Barney-style (providing a stereotypical view of someone with a very general knowledge on babies). As an added bonus, the funny anecdotes ("Goldieslut and the Three Bros") and nursery rhymes ("The Boobs on the Bus") provide extra "laugh-out-loud" moments.
A very fun and light read, this is highly recommended for those moments when you just want to relax after a long day. Just don't expect to learn anything about parenting or babies here!
A very fun and light read, this is highly recommended for those moments when you just want to relax after a long day. Just don't expect to learn anything about parenting or babies here!
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November 29, 2013So, you want to be parent/are going to be a parent/are a new parent? Congratulations! Your life is over. The good news is there is still hope for your offspring. Indefinite bachelor Barney Stinson gives you all the advice you’ll need to make sure that your baby grows up to be legen- wait for it�
Being a fan of Stinson's previous works - '' and '' - it was a no-brainer that I would purchase this volume when I happened upon itsexistence.Sure, I am not a parent, nor do I have any intention of being one...but it gave me a good outlet to laugh at those suckers' expense. "Those suckers" is of course a general term, by which I mean my cousins who all seem to be having babies. Naturally I purchased Stinson's latest work on audio, narrated by the man himself. I have since listened to it through twice. It doesn't disappoint.
'The Bro Code for Parents' comes not only heavy with disclaimers but also includes some notes from the editor, who is naturally a begrudging chick. Although, admittedly, she does sound pretty hot. The editor's notes are primarily interjected when it comes to what women should/should not do during their pregnancy. There is a surprising lack of note from her contradicting the use of a plastic bag as a suitable children's toy.
My favourite aspects of 'The Bro Code for Parents' are Stinson's renditions of classic children's stories and songs. A few that stood out for me were, 'Bro McDonald,' 'The Bro Who Cried Hot Chicks' and his version of 'The Wheels on the Bus.' Couldn't help but crack up over his suggested list of films for expecting parents to watch. Alien!
The only thing that disappointed me was that I was unable to locate the PDF file mentioned by Stinson. I've had this trouble in the past but it was simply an oversight on my part. There was no PDF download link located where I found the one for 'The Bro Code' on Audible. My leg is not an appendage I appreciate being pulled.
Overall, 'The Bro Code for Parents' was a very enjoyable listen. It is not recommended for the easily offended or dangerously literal.
-dary. LEGENDARY!
(From my blog: )
In accordance with the FTC, I would like to disclose that I purchased this book. The opinions expressed are mine and no monetary compensation was offered to me by the author or publisher.
Being a fan of Stinson's previous works - '' and '' - it was a no-brainer that I would purchase this volume when I happened upon itsexistence.Sure, I am not a parent, nor do I have any intention of being one...but it gave me a good outlet to laugh at those suckers' expense. "Those suckers" is of course a general term, by which I mean my cousins who all seem to be having babies. Naturally I purchased Stinson's latest work on audio, narrated by the man himself. I have since listened to it through twice. It doesn't disappoint.
'The Bro Code for Parents' comes not only heavy with disclaimers but also includes some notes from the editor, who is naturally a begrudging chick. Although, admittedly, she does sound pretty hot. The editor's notes are primarily interjected when it comes to what women should/should not do during their pregnancy. There is a surprising lack of note from her contradicting the use of a plastic bag as a suitable children's toy.
My favourite aspects of 'The Bro Code for Parents' are Stinson's renditions of classic children's stories and songs. A few that stood out for me were, 'Bro McDonald,' 'The Bro Who Cried Hot Chicks' and his version of 'The Wheels on the Bus.' Couldn't help but crack up over his suggested list of films for expecting parents to watch. Alien!
The only thing that disappointed me was that I was unable to locate the PDF file mentioned by Stinson. I've had this trouble in the past but it was simply an oversight on my part. There was no PDF download link located where I found the one for 'The Bro Code' on Audible. My leg is not an appendage I appreciate being pulled.
Overall, 'The Bro Code for Parents' was a very enjoyable listen. It is not recommended for the easily offended or dangerously literal.
-dary. LEGENDARY!
(From my blog: )
In accordance with the FTC, I would like to disclose that I purchased this book. The opinions expressed are mine and no monetary compensation was offered to me by the author or publisher.
May 1, 2019
I wouldn’t recommend taking any of the advice in this books but it was hilarious.
December 30, 2013
hilarious!!!
April 30, 2018
This may be the worst parenting book of all time [1]. In looking at this book, I had a hard time thinking of any parenting advice in this book that I would want to take, and consider it pretty hilarious all the same. If you read this book expecting serious advice to parents and take the advice as something to follow, the results could be unpleasant. Likewise, if you are offended by the crass vulgarity of this book, you will probably not have a good time reading it. If you realize that there are a lot of people (especially immature men) who are like the fictive author of this book, then you can take the book as a sort of anthropological research project. This book almost encourages that you laugh at Barney Stinson for being such a troglodyte, even if that is not the most charitable responses towards an author and his work. Really, though, as this book is (very) juvenile humor, you know going into this whether you appreciate that or not and can base your reading choice accordingly.
As a whole, this book presupposes that you know the Bro Code and have at least the ability to stand the author's perspective about women and family, which is far from my own personal perspective. After an introduction where the author gives himself a good deal of unwarranted praise, this book is divided into four parts. The first part looks at how one gets pregnant. The second part of the book looks at how to deal with being pregnant. The third part of the book looks at early childhood, and the fourth and final part of the book examines toddlerhood. The book is organized, therefore, in chronological fashion and contains a variety of spectacularly ill-suited advice including interview questions for nannies, inappropriate singalongs, and even advice for down the road, such as viewing one's daughter as old enough to date if you are attracted to some of her friends. Suffice it to say that the book comes with a fitting disclaimer: "..the opinions, techniques, and alarmingly comprehensive parenting advise presented throughout this gospel should never be construed as commonly accepted fact or scientifically proven medical truth, even when expressly presented as such (vii)." Caveat lector.
I felt bad about finding this book funny. Given that the book is completely devoid of factual or moral value, and that I find some of the author's advice repellent, the only value I can see from a book like this is its humor, and even that is a rather doubtful proposition. Since I happen to know people who are not particularly dissimilar from the persona of the author--testament perhaps to my ability to get along with people who are very much unlike me--I found this to be a frightening look at their thinking process. That said, I do not wish to promote this book given that a great many people will not find this book funny and will find nothing of value in it whatsoever. If you are a person with remotely decent personal standards of morality and conduct, there is likely going to be a lot in this book that offends you, but the book will also be written from a point of view close to one's worldly (male) relatives and coworkers and future edge lords in training, which means that this is a book that puts on the outside what many people think and how many people would wish to act if they could, even in such times as our own.
[1] See, for example:
As a whole, this book presupposes that you know the Bro Code and have at least the ability to stand the author's perspective about women and family, which is far from my own personal perspective. After an introduction where the author gives himself a good deal of unwarranted praise, this book is divided into four parts. The first part looks at how one gets pregnant. The second part of the book looks at how to deal with being pregnant. The third part of the book looks at early childhood, and the fourth and final part of the book examines toddlerhood. The book is organized, therefore, in chronological fashion and contains a variety of spectacularly ill-suited advice including interview questions for nannies, inappropriate singalongs, and even advice for down the road, such as viewing one's daughter as old enough to date if you are attracted to some of her friends. Suffice it to say that the book comes with a fitting disclaimer: "..the opinions, techniques, and alarmingly comprehensive parenting advise presented throughout this gospel should never be construed as commonly accepted fact or scientifically proven medical truth, even when expressly presented as such (vii)." Caveat lector.
I felt bad about finding this book funny. Given that the book is completely devoid of factual or moral value, and that I find some of the author's advice repellent, the only value I can see from a book like this is its humor, and even that is a rather doubtful proposition. Since I happen to know people who are not particularly dissimilar from the persona of the author--testament perhaps to my ability to get along with people who are very much unlike me--I found this to be a frightening look at their thinking process. That said, I do not wish to promote this book given that a great many people will not find this book funny and will find nothing of value in it whatsoever. If you are a person with remotely decent personal standards of morality and conduct, there is likely going to be a lot in this book that offends you, but the book will also be written from a point of view close to one's worldly (male) relatives and coworkers and future edge lords in training, which means that this is a book that puts on the outside what many people think and how many people would wish to act if they could, even in such times as our own.
[1] See, for example:
October 16, 2017
To any damn of HIMYM and is an exciting or new parent, this is a must-read.
March 15, 2016
Nous y sommes! Voici le dernier tome du célèbre Bro-code, le guide aussi pourrave de la planète. Malgré cela, je l’adore !
Cette fois, nous parlons de la maternité et paternité. Oui vous avez bien lu maternité et pour cause, Barney s’adresse aux deux partis dans ce tome. Ce qui est marrant c’est qu’il vous apprends du début à la fin à concevoir, gérer et largué votre rejeton.
Dès les premières pages, il explique comment draguer au préalable (donc trouver le bon parti), et bien entendu l’histoire de super sperme vers princesse ovule, plus tard il donne l’ordre d’annonciation pour la grossesse (et là messieurs, vous pourrez,pour les plus courageux, utiliser la technique "je ne suis pas le père" et fuir). Pour les sacrifiés, vous apprendrez qu’il y a des dépenses ÉNORMES à prévoir, des changements chez votre compagne (ou maîtresse), que les babysitter ainsi que les doctoresses (oui c’est mieux ainsi) doivent passer par des test, qu’on peut baiser même avec un ventre rond, que le prénom doit pas inspirer la soumission, que la petite fête pour l’annonce du bébé doit ressembler à un second enterrement de vie de garçon (et pour les femmes une torture), qu’il ne faut pas ouvrir les cadeaux devant les autres MAIS qu’on peut se permettre de soutirer des cadeaux de luxe (mais bien, sur je suis enceinte donc DONNE !!!!), que l’accouchement c’est le mal, que le bébé à lui tout seul c’est le mal, qu’il y a ENCORE PLUS de dépense à sa naissance (démon va !). En gros, bienvenue dans le monde des emmerdes.
On a aussi droit à des comptines et des remakes d’histoires classique en guise de bonus comme coquine d’or et les trois bros, avec son taux de moralité à vous demander si vraiment ça vaux le coup de le lire (mais bien sur que ça vaux le coup!!!!). Le bro code pour les parents est conseillé pour les futurs parents et les parents. Un excellent moment à passer avec des crises de fou rire XD
Cette fois, nous parlons de la maternité et paternité. Oui vous avez bien lu maternité et pour cause, Barney s’adresse aux deux partis dans ce tome. Ce qui est marrant c’est qu’il vous apprends du début à la fin à concevoir, gérer et largué votre rejeton.
Dès les premières pages, il explique comment draguer au préalable (donc trouver le bon parti), et bien entendu l’histoire de super sperme vers princesse ovule, plus tard il donne l’ordre d’annonciation pour la grossesse (et là messieurs, vous pourrez,pour les plus courageux, utiliser la technique "je ne suis pas le père" et fuir). Pour les sacrifiés, vous apprendrez qu’il y a des dépenses ÉNORMES à prévoir, des changements chez votre compagne (ou maîtresse), que les babysitter ainsi que les doctoresses (oui c’est mieux ainsi) doivent passer par des test, qu’on peut baiser même avec un ventre rond, que le prénom doit pas inspirer la soumission, que la petite fête pour l’annonce du bébé doit ressembler à un second enterrement de vie de garçon (et pour les femmes une torture), qu’il ne faut pas ouvrir les cadeaux devant les autres MAIS qu’on peut se permettre de soutirer des cadeaux de luxe (mais bien, sur je suis enceinte donc DONNE !!!!), que l’accouchement c’est le mal, que le bébé à lui tout seul c’est le mal, qu’il y a ENCORE PLUS de dépense à sa naissance (démon va !). En gros, bienvenue dans le monde des emmerdes.
On a aussi droit à des comptines et des remakes d’histoires classique en guise de bonus comme coquine d’or et les trois bros, avec son taux de moralité à vous demander si vraiment ça vaux le coup de le lire (mais bien sur que ça vaux le coup!!!!). Le bro code pour les parents est conseillé pour les futurs parents et les parents. Un excellent moment à passer avec des crises de fou rire XD
January 19, 2016
J'ai lu ce livre peu de temps après la naissance de ma fille et je dois dire qu'une partie de moi était insulté par la joke et surtout par le côté immature de Barney. Cependant, avec du recul, je dois dire que c'est la raison pourquoi ce livre est un succès. Il choque les parents et fera rire ceux qui ne le sont pas. Barney est l'antithèse du bon parent. C'est le gars que tous les papa comme moi espère jamais entendre parlé par leur fille. Un baiseur professionnel qui a peu de respect pour les femme et la vie de famille.
Comme pour le Bro Code, ce livre se veut le guide pour avoir un bébé et rester cool, disponible et capable de faire la fête même si on a plus de responsabilités. Il faut le dire, le 3/4 des idées pourraient marché si tu est un monstre ou un père monoparental qui cherche a avoir de la marde avec la DPJ.
Cependant, c'est là que la joke est drôle. C'est 100% Barney de se casser a tête a inventer un guide sur comment être un mauvais parent, mais quand même faire sa job de parent à limite du procès.
En plus, comme ce livre n'apparaît pas dans la série, il peut être lu par n'importe qui. Il faut juste savoir que l'auteur (fictif) est un trou du cul notoire avec les femmes et qu'ils veut tout sauf une famille avec des enfants. A prendre avec un grain de sel si vous êtes parents, ou a lire avec ouverture d'esprit. Sinon si vous êtes pas parent vous devriez rire plus souvent qu'autrement.
Comme pour le Bro Code, ce livre se veut le guide pour avoir un bébé et rester cool, disponible et capable de faire la fête même si on a plus de responsabilités. Il faut le dire, le 3/4 des idées pourraient marché si tu est un monstre ou un père monoparental qui cherche a avoir de la marde avec la DPJ.
Cependant, c'est là que la joke est drôle. C'est 100% Barney de se casser a tête a inventer un guide sur comment être un mauvais parent, mais quand même faire sa job de parent à limite du procès.
En plus, comme ce livre n'apparaît pas dans la série, il peut être lu par n'importe qui. Il faut juste savoir que l'auteur (fictif) est un trou du cul notoire avec les femmes et qu'ils veut tout sauf une famille avec des enfants. A prendre avec un grain de sel si vous êtes parents, ou a lire avec ouverture d'esprit. Sinon si vous êtes pas parent vous devriez rire plus souvent qu'autrement.
December 23, 2015
The fourth book in the Bro Code series takes a refreshing step away from picking up women. This is not to say it isn't still crude and overly sexual. It is in fact more graphic and vulgar than the other books in the series.
This one made me laugh more. A lot of the jokes are downright offensive, but very funny. It could very easily offend many parents. But, at the same time it has a lot to say that is truthful. The book has a good balance of idiotic comments that could only be made by a egotistical bachelor and notions that could only be recognized as fact by parents.
There is a lot to skip in here too. Some of the jokes are too shallow to really have much humor and others don't seem to fit the theme. But all in all, it is a funny book, funnier to those with kids. Check it out if you enjoyed the Bro Code or the Playbook.
This one made me laugh more. A lot of the jokes are downright offensive, but very funny. It could very easily offend many parents. But, at the same time it has a lot to say that is truthful. The book has a good balance of idiotic comments that could only be made by a egotistical bachelor and notions that could only be recognized as fact by parents.
There is a lot to skip in here too. Some of the jokes are too shallow to really have much humor and others don't seem to fit the theme. But all in all, it is a funny book, funnier to those with kids. Check it out if you enjoyed the Bro Code or the Playbook.
October 4, 2014
This book was so funny. So offside. Probably moreso if you know the character of Barney Stinson.
Favourite parts (too many to list...):
Finding out you're pregnant is the most exciting discovery you will ever make, next to stumbling upon one of those conjoined peanut M&M's... - p. 18
Naming your child is also one of the most terrifying things you will ever do. Screw up now and your child could spend the entirety of junior high crammed inside his locker because you thought the name Gayden was, like, soooo cute. Focusing on a trendy name might also cause professional embarassment for your child down the line. Noboby wants a lawyer named Cody or a doctor named Brooklyn...unless of course you're filming a porno. - p. 58
Does it sound good before the world's greatest middle name: Waitforit? - p. 59
Favourite parts (too many to list...):
Finding out you're pregnant is the most exciting discovery you will ever make, next to stumbling upon one of those conjoined peanut M&M's... - p. 18
Naming your child is also one of the most terrifying things you will ever do. Screw up now and your child could spend the entirety of junior high crammed inside his locker because you thought the name Gayden was, like, soooo cute. Focusing on a trendy name might also cause professional embarassment for your child down the line. Noboby wants a lawyer named Cody or a doctor named Brooklyn...unless of course you're filming a porno. - p. 58
Does it sound good before the world's greatest middle name: Waitforit? - p. 59
March 6, 2013
Book was totally written from what Barney would say or do. I enjoyed the images and stories, along with the advice. Had some classic tales like "Goldieslut and the three Bros". Best parody stories were "Goonight Bro" and "Alexander and the Awesome, Legendary, Epic, Very Kickass Day". My favorite nursery rhyme was "Jack and jill" :
Jack and Jill went all the way
To end their first blind date.
Jack snuck home and failed to phone
Till Jill found out she's late.
Jack and Jill went all the way
To end their first blind date.
Jack snuck home and failed to phone
Till Jill found out she's late.
September 5, 2013
Are you a parent or considering becoming a parent? Are you a fan of HIMYM and the often hilarious, always awesome character Barney Stinson? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this is the book for you! The audio version is narrated by Barney himself and is an awesome narration. Way to go NPH! This book/audio made me LOL. I did get tired of it after a while, which is why I'm only giving it a 3. If you're a fan of the show, definitely check it out.
May 7, 2016
Don't get too excited friends/family. I'm probably not as awesome as the title would suggest - I just wanted to read the book. Like the other books in the Barney Stinson series, this is well written, witty, and stays very true to the character. The illustrations are few and far between, but add some great humor when used.
August 22, 2016
No me he podido reír más con este libro.
Ya todos (o muchos) conocemos el personaje de Barney Stinson (aunque admito no haber terminado de ver la serie) y el libro desborda Barney Stinson por los cuatro costados.
Un libro divertido sobre como "ser padres" desde un punto de vista mamarracho y cañero. Imprescindible si se es fan de lecturas ágiles y sobre todo, si se es fan de Barney Stinson
Ya todos (o muchos) conocemos el personaje de Barney Stinson (aunque admito no haber terminado de ver la serie) y el libro desborda Barney Stinson por los cuatro costados.
Un libro divertido sobre como "ser padres" desde un punto de vista mamarracho y cañero. Imprescindible si se es fan de lecturas ágiles y sobre todo, si se es fan de Barney Stinson
November 27, 2016
Malísimo libro, trata de tener el humor de Barney Stinson, pero en la medida que uno va avanzando en la lectura se vuelve aburrido... me pareció tan malo el libro que no fui capaz de terminarlo, lo leí hasta la mitad y lo dejé de lado
La estrella que le doy, es por los dibujos que tiene...están buenisimos
La estrella que le doy, es por los dibujos que tiene...están buenisimos
November 14, 2012
I thought this would be funnier, but quickly into it, I remembered that the Barney Stinson character is my least favorite on HIMYM. Big fans of the character will like it, though. I did have at least one lol.
September 11, 2015
A humor book given to my husband, it was pretty much exactly what I expected. It has no real advice on raising babies or being pregnant, but is a fun bathroom read if you like Barney Stinson. The stars are for what it is, in that context.
February 9, 2016
"Whether or not you want to know your child's gender is a personal question with no right or wrong answer. In fact, many parents are still unsure years and years later... Just ask Mr and Mrs Bieber." xD Hilarious!
October 20, 2012
hilarious :)
September 3, 2013
It was LegendARY!
July 11, 2015
I was hoping for more. This one was not as good as the previous books.
February 3, 2013
Funny but not as funny as the others. A little short though since I finished it in less than 30 minutes.
March 16, 2013
Read by Neil Patrick Harris, the comedy of HIMYM comes through with every word. Better than read it yourself, I guess (I read the original Bro Code), but it's still good fun.
Want to read
March 3, 2014Bought: March 2, 2014
Location: Booksale (MCS)
Price: P140
Location: Booksale (MCS)
Price: P140
March 21, 2014
Not that funny
September 15, 2014
Enjoyable, silly humour, nothing to write home about.
May 23, 2017
huge fan of the show, love barney, but the book blew.
October 9, 2022
Baby is still crying
May 10, 2020
First, I will admit that I don't do well with audio books/spoken word CDs so this format was not ideal for me, but it's all my library had. That could have been part of my challenge with this book as I loved HIMYM and know what to expect from Barney. This is definitely Barney through and through. In other words, it was fairly crude and sexist and full of innuendos and other non-PC commentary. Maybe I wasn't in the mood for it or maybe I'm just getting old, but it didn't connect with me as much as his character's lines on the show did.
July 29, 2019
This audiobook is only about 2.5 hours long, so I listened to this while I was putting together furniture for the nursery. It’s exactly what I needed to take my mind off of everything I need to do before the baby arrives. It’s a fun read for any HIMYM fans who are expecting kids.
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