What is the author's attitude on parties? She says, ‘’I used to party a lot. The day ends when she eventually falls asleep in pajamas that look the same as the clothes she wore all day. They include eating an easy-prepared dinner and watching soap operas. How about the rest of the day? Irby says, ‘’My afternoons are always like, ‘searched through all my jacket pockets to find a half-melted lip balm before catching the cat eating its own vomit off the kitchen rug.’” Evening rituals, unfortunately, do not stand out from the rest of the day either. For example, if you work from home as a freelance writer who is occasionally hired, as Irby does, it can be challenging to get out of bed every morning. Real life is far different from a lifestyle blog. ‘’All these magazines tell you how you should really be drinking your weight in water every day, and all these movie stars would have you believe their skin glows because of that water bottle they’re carrying around, and I believe them, but also, why doesn’t anyone ever talk about how much peeing you will have to do?” Health and lifestyle gurus often emphasize the importance of staying hydrated, but, as Irby notes, no one talks about the downsides of drinking a lot of water.

My towel smells like mildew, but I ignore it!’’

After my shower, I use Neutrogena body oil, because you can get a giant bottle super cheap at Target and it smells like rich people. ‘’I don’t shave my armpits or legs, but somehow I still take an inordinately long time to get clean. The writer looks at this phenomenon critically, confronting the reality of her daily ‘’beauty’’ routines. Irby comments ironically, “Wow, she got that skin just from vitamins?” Living up to their standards is often difficult as they use expensive products, which, even if you can afford, do not guarantee the same results. The author calls them ‘’gorgeous ingenue with piles of secret wealth that she never divulges to the unsuspecting slobs on the other side of the screen.” These girls share with their followers daily routines that keep them fresh, beautiful and healthy. The popularity of lifestyle blogs created a new occupation for numerous wealthy girls who would otherwise enjoy their fortunes in solitude. So, get ready to hear what Irby has to say about (her) life! Living a glamorous lifestyle Even if you do not relate to Irby, her sharp-witted comments will keep you amused while reading. From the perspective of a 40-year-old woman, Samantha Irby reflects on her life mostly by concentrating on the struggles middle-aged people face.

The main character of the book ‘’Wow, No Thank You’’ is the writer herself.

Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby