[5][6][7] Hilarity Ensues is similar in style and content to Max's two previous published works, and expands upon the "Miss Vermont" story originally mentioned in I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell.
Celebrities involved in this prank included Chris Rock, Snooki, and Nick Cannon, among others—with a tweet from Kim Kardashian reading: "I loved Tucker Max's new book because it's a lot like the men I date: black on the outside, full of dirty words and insults on the inside.
"[25] Hilarity Ensues received mostly favorable reviews, and debuted on the best seller lists of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
"[30] Others however cite similar reasons as strengths, with Barnes & Noble writing, "This all-new collection of Tucker Max stories will refresh fans of his website and his bestselling Assholes Finish First and I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell.
These outrageous stories of bachelor parties, wedding receptions, Mexican sojourns, and law school roommates might make you wish that you could live at least briefly on the wild side.