Against that advice, Wixon has changed over the years, turning away from writing sports stories and columns to address more meaningful topics, such as battling car salesmen for hot dogs, using the wrong fork at dinner parties and accidentally telling the pizza-delivery guy "I love you." Other topics in this book include teacher trading cards, vending-machine fitness programs, the historical importance of Hee Haw ... even the keys to a good marriage (including not laughing when figure skaters fall down).
Read just a few of this book's columns and you'll understand why they make so many people laugh and so many serious journalists say, "Too bad. He had potential."