You’re already probably already wondering why the heck there’s an article here about getting into debt.

I understand. That’s not the kind of advice that this particular audience needs. Debtbeat readers are masters of the MasterCard, virtuosos of the Visa and lions of the lines of credit. So what gives?

I’ll tell you. For the latest in the Required Reading series I’ve chosen the book How To Get Into Debt from the folks at Knock Knock.

As part of their “Self-Hurt” series (get it?) it uses a contrary point of view to shed light on what gets us all in trouble with debt. It’s a hilarious read with great illustrations and fun financial factoids interspersed throughout the book.

And at a little over five bucks it’s a great way to get entertained while reflecting on bad habits that lead to debt slavery.

It’s packed with sage advice like “when it comes to credit cards, the more the merrier” and “savings: don’t do it.”

It’s easy to make this the anti-debt Bible.  Just take your direction from George Constanza who knew “if every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right.”

I was surprised at how rich and well-written this is. It’s close to 200 pages and I could just tell that the authors were having trouble keeping it together when they put these outlandish thoughts on paper.

Sometimes we’re all far too serious when it comes to dealing with the problem of debt and it’s a good idea to take a break every once in a while to have a laugh at our own expense. Even if you’ve dug yourself into a hole, at least you’ve gotten some exercise!

So grab a copy, have a laugh and pass it along to a friend or family member who needs a good laugh and some good advice (delivered in a Bizarro World way.)