I thought I would enjoy this book, since the titular essay was an interesting assignment in one of my college classes. Well, if you think racism, ableism, child abuse, and gay stereotyping is funny, you'll love the first three chapters of this audiobook. 

When Sedaris' is the butt of the joke, it calls to mind unfunny teenagers that self-deprecate to garner a pity laugh. When others are the butt of a joke, he's punching down, like when he mocks Japanese children's accents and the clothes his guitar teacher wears since he's a little person. 

One truly disgusting "joke" suggests (child sexual abuse)

someone abusing him emotionally would enjoy mutilating children's genitals.

Run, don't walk, away from this garbage. I'm glad for what I got out of the one essay I enjoyed. This shit aged like milk.