📚 STORY SEEKERS: Profiles in Ignorance meets Andy Borowitz Live

📚 STORY SEEKERS: Profiles in Ignorance meets Andy Borowitz Live
Ever wonder how a political satirist's zingers land differently on the page versus on stage? We're finding out by reading Andy Borowitz's Profiles in Ignorance before seeing him perform live at McCarter Theatre. Pre-show discussion and appetizers at The Dinky Bar & Kitchen.

Details for you:
STEP 1: BUY your ticket for Andy Borowitz
🎤 Andy Borowitz: An Evening of Sanity

• When: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: McCarter Theatre - Matthews Theatre
• Address: 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
• Phone: (609) 258-2787
• Total investment: $49-94 ticket + book + your meal = great conversation with fellow book lovers!
• Tickets are selling fast!

STEP 2: RSVP | ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Purchase your ticket FIRST, then RSVP on Meetup. Limited to 6 members
STEP 3: READ the book
📚 Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber by Andy Borowitz

• Available: $11.30 Amazon
• Pages: 336

STEP 4: Join us for the Events! Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 5:30 PM ET
🍽️ Pre-Show Gathering at The Dinky Bar & Kitchen Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 5:30 PM ET

• Address: 94 University Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
• Phone: (609) 423-2188
• Menu

🎤 Andy Borowitz: An Evening of Sanity at McCarter Theatre 7:30PM ET

• Address: 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
• Phone: (609) 258-2787

About the Book
Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber by Andy Borowitz
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER * WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER
Andy Borowitz, "one of the funniest people in America" (CBS Sunday Morning), brilliantly chronicles our embrace of anti-intellectualism in American politics, from Ronald Reagan to Dan Quayle, from George W. Bush to Sarah Palin, to its apotheosis in Donald J. Trump. This "wittily alarming polemic tracks the evolution of American politics from grounds for gravitas to festival of idiocy" (The New York Times).
Reading connection: Reading Borowitz's satirical analysis of political devolution prepares you to appreciate how his written humor translates to live performance, showing you the craft behind his biting wit and helping you understand the real events that inspired his most outrageous satirical takes.

About the Event
Andy Borowitz: An Evening of Sanity at McCarter Theatre Be sure to purchase the Friday, October 24th 7:30 PM showing
Join celebrated satirist and creator of The Borowitz Report, Andy Borowitz, for an evening of sharp comedy, candid conversation, and audience Q&A. Known for his biting wit and timely insights, Borowitz delivers a hilarious—and much-needed—break from the chaos of the world.

Books will be available before and after the event. Andy will be in the lobby for a meet and greet and book signing after the show.
LET'S TALK ABOUT...
To get us started:

• Satire vs. reality: How does Borowitz use humor to make serious political critiques more digestible, and which examples from the book felt more like satire versus actual documented events - where's the line between comedy and journalism?
• The evolution of political intelligence: Trace Borowitz's argument about the decline from Reagan to Trump - do you agree with his timeline and examples, and what factors does he identify as contributing to this "dumbing down" of American politics?
• Comedy as social commentary: Compare how Borowitz's written satire in the book translates to his live performance style - which medium is more effective for political criticism, and how did seeing him in person change your perspective on his written observations?
• Your own reactions, questions, and observations!
• We are making an exception on No Political Discussion for this event, please be respectful of everyone's thoughts, point of view, and opinions

🌟 WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS

• Experience stories in multiple dimensions
• Meet fellow literature enthusiasts
• Gain deeper appreciation for both mediums
• Enjoy thought-provoking conversation over great food
• Make connections and friendships

QUESTIONS?
Check our Rules of Engagement before signing up. Message Heather with any questions.
See you there!