The Great Ted Rall Book Naming Contest

True confession: I’ve always had trouble naming my books. An old college roommate came up with “Waking Up in America.” The original title for “Revenge of the Latchkey Kids” was supposed to be “Kill Your Parents Before They Kill You”; oddly, the Barnes & Noble chain refused to carry any book with such an, um, title. Anyway:

Next year I’m publishing a collection of essays, columns and cartoons about the Bush Administration. I’m entertaining several possible titles, but to tell the truth I’m none too thrilled about them. That’s why I’m turning to you for help.

Send your suggestion for a title (and subtitle) for my 2004 Bush Administration book to chet@rall.com. Form should be along the lines of “Beating Around the Bush: Diary of a Contrarian.” (Like I said, I’m having problems.) Try to avoid puns based on my name. Short is better. Alliteration ain’t bad. Most of all, though, it should describe the contents of the book in a way that makes readers want to pick it up and take it home.

If I use your suggestion or something close to it, you’ll win the original artwork for one of my cartoons–a value of $500 to $700. Not all cartoons are available, but I’ll give you your choice within reason. Deadline is ASAP. Contest ends when I announce that it’s over right here; otherwise, assume it’s ongoing. Good luck!