The book is full of witty and informative articles under such headlines as, "Poll Reveals Majority of Men 'Highly Satisfied' with Patriarchy," "Provo Man Votes Democratic 'Just to See What It Feels Like,' '' and "Existence of Nine Children Suggests 'Intimate Relations' Between Mom, Dad."
Provo-based editor Christopher Kimball Bigelow says reaction to The Mormon Tabernacle Enquirer has been mostly positive, although some devout Mormons aren't laughing.
"I pushed it as far as I could and not get struck by lightning," chuckles Bigelow, who, last time he checked, was still a church member in good standing. "What the book does is separate the sheep from the goats. Some of the sheep find it a little irreverent for their tastes."
The book is available at major bookstores such as Barnes & Noble's Sugar House location (1104 E. 2100 South), where Bigelow will read and sign it Friday at 5:30 p.m. It's also being sold at - surprise! - the BYU campus bookstore.
You won't find it at Deseret Book, however.
"It's an inventory issue," says Gail Halladay, spokeswoman for the LDS-themed bookstore chain. "They [our buyers] didn't think it would sell well."
Why not? Mormons have a sense of humor, too, right? Right?
Speaking of funny books: Uneasy girlfriends everywhere may want to check out How to Tell If Your Boyfriend is the Antichrist, by Patricia Carlin. This little humor volume lists warning signs like these to help women learn whether their man is . . .
* A pimp: He thinks high school is for suckers.
* A commitment-phobe: Longs for his carnie days.
A Slacker: Those aren't dimples, they're sheet wrinkles.
* Too old for You: Makes dinner reservations for 4:30.
* A bumpkin: Owns his own hog. And it's not a bike.
* In the witness protection program: Doesn't always respond to his 'name.'
* A vampire: Hints that your crucifix makes you look fat.
* A crackhead: Significant lack of interest in non-crack-related activities.
* A polygamist: You're fifteen.
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* BRANDON GRIGGS can be contacted
at griggs@sltrib.com or 801-257-8689.
