Dave gets to know the new kid at school, Colin, who lives on a boat called the Jolly Coffin. It turns out that Colin has some very interesting habits.

Enter the Crazy Eight, Spud’s high school gang. Greyer, balder, and just as emotionally stunted, they pull Spud back into their wild camaraderie, dragging him to the reunion. This weekend-long ...

As Spud Milton continues his awkward stagger through adolescence, he learns one of life's most important lessons: When dealing with women and cretins, nothing is ever quite as it seems.

I’ve known Spud since I was a skinny little kid. He was someone I instantly admired and looked up to. Spud was cool, friendly to everyone, handsome, big muscles and a terrific athlete.