Delete That

(and Other Failed Attempts to Look Good Online)

By: John Crist

Narrated by: John Crist

A candid and irreverent look at the ridiculous ways we all try to make ourselves look better online—from a popular standup and internet comedian whose videos have been viewed over one billion times.

“John is one of my top-three all-time favorite comedians, next to me and Foxworthy. Buy this book—you’ll be glad you did.”—Larry the Cable Guy

John Crist wasn’t always recognizable as “the guy from that hilarious video in the grocery store.” Growing up part of a homeschool family of ten in rural Georgia with Mennonite grandparents and a high-school job at Chick-fil-A, he was an unlikely candidate for internet fame. Despite all that, or perhaps because of it, Crist passionately pursued his dream of stand-up comedy.

In his first book, Crist offers heartfelt, laugh-out-loud observations on the absurd ways we all try to make ourselves look better online: like how we all post filtered pictures of our super healthy kale salads but somehow neglect to post about our 1 A.M. Uber Eats Big Mac. Or how quick we all are to post our “I Voted” sticker pictures but fail to post about the ways we vote with our dollars every day in ways that don’t align with our loudly and publicly espoused values.

With self-deprecating wit, Crist chronicles his meteoric rise as an online and stand-up comedian, but he doesn’t gloss over the ways his own life choices did not align with his online image—a gap between perception and reality that eventually led to a stint in rehab.

In Delete That, Crist takes responsibility for his actions, offers some reflections on how to do better, and encourages us all to stop capitulating to the fear of “But what will they think?!” Instead, this book offers a bold invitation to stop curating life and start living it . . . one Nickelback concert at a time.

Critic reviews

“If this book is like everything else John does, it’ll be a bestseller, which irritates me because he’s good-looking, funny, and clever. It’s like he went to the comic buffet and took everything. ‘Hey, John, take one item and move on!’ He’s one of my top-three all-time favorite comedians, next to me and Foxworthy. Buy this book—you’ll be glad you did. Then check out my website for all my tour dates.”—Larry the Cable Guy

“What I saw in you is authenticity and that fascinated me.”—Bert Kreischer

“One of the more important interviews I’ve conducted was with John Crist. He’s absolutely hilarious, one of the funniest people I’ve ever met!”—Marty Smith, ESPN host and reporter

Wow

I'm so very proud of John!!! Airing your dirty laundry takes courage and sure does make it smell better! Great job with the book!

Must Read!!

Transparent. Honest. Refreshing. Serious and Hilarious. My favorite comedian of all time! “When we bring in comedians, the suicide rate (of the troops) goes down” Powerful.

Funny and encouraging

If you’re a fan of John Crist, you know how absolutely hilarious he is. This book is full of laughs but also pulls back the curtain to show who he really is - someone flawed and totally relatable. I can’t recommend this book enough!

Been a fan for years- great story

Been a big fan since one of the first viral videos! Love his honesty in his story and listening to it is like a super long podcast. Great listen for anyone, particularly a Christian who has been through some heavy “battle with the self” challenges themselves. Congrats John!

Thankful for transparency

This book was so refreshing. Hearing the vulnerable and transparent parts of his life was so encouraging. Growing up in a Christian household this was relatable, and yet now as a mom of 3 boys, I was thankful that he wasn’t critical of all that a Christian household can (or should) be.
It has made me think of how I am supposed to be more gracious as well as a human…let alone as a Christian. Thanks John for sharing your heart and experiences with us.