For those in need of a good laugh, be sure to read Dave Barry’s review of 50 Shades of Grey (otherwise known by yours truly as “50 Shades of Dear God Why Did I Lose that Damned Bet and Actually Have to Read This”):

Times.com: Dave Barry Learns Everything You Need to Know About Being a Husband From Reading 50 Shades of Grey

So I read Fifty Shades of Grey. This is the book written by female British author “E. L. James” that became a huge bestseller, devoured by pretty much every woman on Earth except my wife (or so she claims).

I think I might be the only man who read this book. I did it sneakily, hiding the cover, especially when I was on an airplane, which actually is a good place to read this book because you have access to a barf bag…