You Might Be a Zombie and Other Bad News

Shocking but Utterly True Facts

By: Cracked.com

Narrated by: Johnny Heller

Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

You're going to wish you never got this audiobook. Some facts are too terrifying to teach in school. Unfortunately, Cracked.com is more than happy to fill you in: A zombie apocalypse? It could happen. 50% of humans are infected with a parasite that can take over your brain. The FDA wouldn't let you eat bugs, right? Actually, you might want to put down those jelly beans. And that apple. And that strawberry yogurt. Think dolphins are our friends? Then these sex-crazed thrill killers of the sea have you right where they want you. The most important discovery in the history of genetics? Francis Crick came up with it while on LSD. Think you're going to choose whether or not to buy this audiobook? Scientists say your brain secretly makes all your decisions 10 seconds before you even know what they are.

©2011 Cracked.com (P)2014 Tantor

Critic reviews

"In a sea of literary lies, finally a book that will tell you the truth about the things you need to know." (Sarah Silverman)

Don't let the title fool you

Where does You Might Be a Zombie and Other Bad News rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is right up there. Kept my interest and was entertaining

What did you like best about this story?

Learning fascinating facts about things you thought were true only to learn history is not always the way it seems.

Which scene was your favorite?

Nothing sticks out, enjoyed everything

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes it made me laugh

Any additional comments?

A fun book about history figures and events that are totally different from what I have heard or read. Just goes to show not everything is the way history books would have you believe.

entertaining!

worth multiple listens.
funny as well as educational. a definite recommendation to all who enjoy off the wall trivia.

Hilarious

While mostly just a collection of already printed Cracked.com articles, it's wonderfully hilarious to listen to while on a drive. At first, I wasn't thrilled with the narrator, but he grew on me and the more I listened, the more I realized he was perfect for the position.

One of the best books I have ever read.

I love this type of book but there are so few. I found this book to be interesting and I never lost interest in other words I found all of the chapters interesting.

Asd

Very funny great book idea i do not have anything else to write why 14 words

When you need Cracked.com articles in your ear

Where does You Might Be a Zombie and Other Bad News rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is pretty funny and engaging. It is articles from Cracked.com thrown into a book. I'm glad I got it as the deal of the day because while I found it funny and engaging, if I would have paid full price for it, I would have second thoughts. I usually like browsing the cracked articles but this can be a bit overwhelming if you aren't careful.

Which scene was your favorite?

The baddest, most awesome presidents of the United States was a good article.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I probably could but would not retain much after.

Any additional comments?

It's a good listen for mindless entertainment.

Laughed out loud!

I couldn’t stop listening to this book! I wish that I hadn’t heard it do that I could listen again! Loved it❤️

say what?!?!

this book was great! it was funny and informative. and sometimes a little scary... army ants?! I recommend this book to everyone! there is something for everyone in it.

Awesome book!!!

Really loved this audiobook! I don't think I would've loved it as much if I read it instead of listened to it. The narrator, Johnny Heller, was very good! He's almost like a stand-up comic here, the way he gives expression to what he was reading, that I couldn't help but laugh at all the places where you're supposed to laugh. Heller's delivery was just great!

Entertaining

Entertaining click-bait stories if you've time to kill. Popcorn before the show, but the narration keeps it from monotony.