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Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and whimsical illustrations.

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SmartLess

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SmartLess

Sean described a Dr. Seuss tattoo inspired by reading the book to his daughter and his mother.

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I have a Dr. Seuss tattoo; my daughter was I used to read that book to her a lot and my mum read it to me, Oh, the Places You'll Go! and she just would draw that little character and loved it so I got...

— Episode: "Chris Hemsworth"

Episode: "Chris Hemsworth"

Sean described a Dr. Seuss tattoo inspired by reading the book to his daughter and his mother.

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I have a Dr. Seuss tattoo; my daughter was I used to read that book to her a lot and my mum read it to me, Oh, the Places You'll Go! and she just would draw that little character and loved it so I got that tattoo.

Stuff You Should Know

It was mentioned as his last book that was published while he was alive and it's also his top-selling book. It is often given as a graduation gift. The speakers noted that it was a surprisingly good and insightful book, even for a Dr. Seuss book.

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his last book that he wrote and published while he was alive was oh the places you'll go right which I had no idea was published in 1990 did you I didn't know anything about it

— Episode: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad and the Ugl...

Episode: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

It was mentioned as his last book that was published while he was alive and it's also his top-selling book. It is often given as a graduation gift. The speakers noted that it was a surprisingly good and insightful book, even for a Dr. Seuss book.

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his last book that he wrote and published while he was alive was oh the places you'll go right which I had no idea was published in 1990 did you I didn't know anything about it

it's also his top selling book so some of these other books have been around for decades longer than all the places you'll go but all the places you'll go is this top selling book because it's given to grads every spring there's a new batch of graduates yeah who get all the places you'll go as a gift

like 10 million copies have been sold because it's about like your future from what a way to yeah just like doing things and taking risks and like trying stuff and you can do it and it'll be hard and you're gonna run into problems but you know you're you're a good person and you're going to make good choices

I'm like this is an amazing even for Seuss it's an amazing book like an article I read said that somebody somebody said like you can tell that he knew this was the last book that that was going to be published while he was alive that he wanted this to be his his swan song

Episode: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

It was Dr. Seuss's last book published while he was still alive, and it has become his best-selling book. It is often given as a graduation gift and is about taking risks, facing challenges, and having a positive outlook on the future.

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his last book that he wrote and published while he was alive was oh the places you'll go right which I had no idea was published in 1990 did you I didn't know anything about it

so it was not it was his last book that was published while he's alive it's also his top selling book so some of these other books have been around for decades longer than all

the places you'll go but all the places you'll go is this top selling book because it's given to grads every spring there's a new batch of graduates yeah who get all the places you'll go as a gift

and like 10 million copies have been sold because it's about like your future from what a way to yeah just like doing things and taking risks and like trying stuff and you can do it and it'll

be hard and you're gonna run into problems but you know you're you're a good person and you're going to make good choices and I have a story about this oh yeah so last night um I was

Episode: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

It was his final book published during his lifetime and his top-selling book, serving as a message of hope and encouragement for graduates.

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his last book that he wrote and published while he was alive was oh the places you'll go right

it's also his top selling book so some of these other books have been around for decades longer than all the places you'll go but all the places you'll go is this top selling book because it's given to grads every spring

and like 10 million copies have been sold because it's about like your future from what a way to yeah just like doing things and taking risks and like trying stuff and you can do it and it'll be hard and you're gonna run into problems but you know you're you're a good person and you're going to make good choices

I was like just out of nowhere I was like did you know that oh the places you'll go was only published in 1990 but it's Dr. Seuss's greatest selling book

Pardon My Take

The hosts noted that receiving 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' as a gift was a good sign, suggesting that the recipient was likely achieving things in life and making their family proud.

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If you see all the places you'll go being given to somebody like a birthday party, it's like that person's got their life together.

— Episode: Comedian Andrew Schulz, Paddy The Baddy...

Episode: Comedian Andrew Schulz, Paddy The Baddy & Meatball...

The hosts noted that receiving 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' as a gift was a good sign, suggesting that the recipient was likely achieving things in life and making their family proud.

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If you see all the places you'll go being given to somebody like a birthday party, it's like that person's got their life together.

Rotten Mango

The book was highlighted when Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine read it to his daughter at a library event, noting its focus on growing up and choosing one’s own path. The hosts introduced his reading, underscoring the title’s inspirational message for children.

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Episode: #320: Twin Police officers accused of “inappropria...

Robert Devine read this book to children at a library event, and mentioned reading it to his own daughter, focusing on themes of growing up and pursuing dreams.

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I read this to my little girl a lot. And the main reason is because it's about growing up and doing what you want to do when you grow up.

This is Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine, and he's going to read you Oh, the Places You'll Go. Let's give him a hand.

Episode: #320: Twin Police officers accused of “inappropria...

Robert DeVeen read this children's book at a library event shortly before Sandra's death. It was said to be about growing up and choosing your own path in life.

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I read this to my little girl a lot. And the main reason is because it's about growing up and doing what you want to do when you grow up.

This is Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine, and he's going to read you Oh, the Places You'll Go. Let's give him a hand.

48 Hours

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48 Hours

The book was referenced in two episodes that examined the Marcia Brantley case, where the hosts used it to illustrate the mystery and uncertainty surrounding her disappearance. The mentions were brief and served more as a metaphor for the unknown rather than a recommendation. Overall, the discussion treated the title as a casual allusion to the enigmatic circumstances.

Episode: Missing Marsha - Encore

The book title was mentioned while discussing the Marcia Brantley case and the uncertainty of what happened to her, implying a sense of mystery.

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"Oh, the places you'll go" by Dr. Seuss.

Office Ladies

Michael Scott attempted to buy this book as a gift for Ryan, but it was unavailable, so he bought 'Green Eggs and Ham' instead, believing it to be similar.

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He wanted to get Ryan, 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' by Dr. Seuss, but it wasn't available. So he got green eggs and ham. It's kind of the same thing, he says.

— Episode: Launch Party Part 1

Episode: Launch Party Part 1

Michael Scott attempted to buy this book as a gift for Ryan, but it was unavailable, so he bought 'Green Eggs and Ham' instead, believing it to be similar.

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He wanted to get Ryan, 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' by Dr. Seuss, but it wasn't available. So he got green eggs and ham. It's kind of the same thing, he says.

Oh, the places you will go is such a personal message to someone.

NPR News Now

The hosts noted that the book had sold another 436,000 copies, placing it as the seventh‑bestselling title in both 2021 and 2025. They highlighted its enduring popularity and strong sales performance. No specific recommendation was offered, just a factual mention of its ranking.

Episode: NPR News: 07-05-2025 6PM EDT

The classic children's book was noted for selling another 436,000 copies, ranking it as the seventhbestselling book in 2021.

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Another author still moving product after many years is Dr. Seuss. Oh, The Places You'll Go sold another 436,000 copies, making it the seventh bestselling book in 2021.

Episode: NPR News: 07-05-2025 3PM EDT

It was noted as the seventh bestselling book of 2025, with 436,000 copies sold.

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The Places You'll Go sold another 436,000 copies, making it the seventh best-selling book in 2025 so far.

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

It was mentioned as a popular book often given as a gift for milestone occasions in the United States, but the conversation then shifted to places that one cannot visit.

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I reread a book called Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss.

— Episode: Oh, The Places You Can't Go

Episode: Oh, The Places You Can't Go

It was mentioned as a popular book often given as a gift for milestone occasions in the United States, but the conversation then shifted to places that one cannot visit.

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I reread a book called Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss.

You guys remember that one?

Indubitably.

Oh yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's pretty cool, right? In the United States, at least, it's often gifted to people to celebrate milestone occasions, graduations, weddings, funerals.

Episode: Oh, The Places You Can't Go

It was mentioned as a popular children's book often given for milestone occasions, and it inspired the discussion about places that are off-limits.

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I reread a book called Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss.

You guys remember that one?

Indubitably.

Oh yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

The Rubin Report

Dave Rubin mentioned Dr. Seuss's book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" and discussed its themes of individual responsibility, contrasting it with the current trend of book banning. He highlighted the book's message of self-reliance.

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And then suddenly places like eBay are saying they're not going to carry the books anymore and now libraries are having very important meetings to decide whether they can have the books in stock, you...

— Episode: Mob-Led Book Banning: Michael Knowles, A...

Episode: Mob-Led Book Banning: Michael Knowles, Abigail Shr...

Dave Rubin mentioned Dr. Seuss's book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" and discussed its themes of individual responsibility, contrasting it with the current trend of book banning. He highlighted the book's message of self-reliance.

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And then suddenly places like eBay are saying they're not going to carry the books anymore and now libraries are having very important meetings to decide whether they can have the books in stock, you know, in the libraries or not.

And the deal with that is that Dr. Seuss is actually a far greater threat to the liberal establishment than mine comp is.

They won't even publish certain Dr. Seuss books, but they allow mine comp to be sold on Amazon. They allow mine comp to be sold on eBay.

But the publishers announced they are no longer going to publish six of the books.

when all this craziness happened this week, I went into the garage and I found my copy of all the places you'll go, which pretty much everyone gets when they graduate college. And if you read this book, this knows is the true threat to the establishment because you know what this book is about? Individual responsibility that you might be able to accomplish something for yourself in your life. And the government doesn't have to do it before you.

So the only thing that they can do is kick it off. And I don't think it's getting any better because I don't think that we're fighting it in anywhere near the right way.

They're going for books from literally 1937, 1941, 1947. We're so tolerant in 2021 that we take out books a hundred years ago in the name of tolerance.

Episode: Shocking Expert Advice on COVID-Exposed Kids & Gro...

The podcast host discussed this book, initially considering it the most dangerous of Dr. Seuss's works due to its message of self-empowerment and individual choice, contrasting with the "woke" ideology.

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I think this might be the most dangerous but just to be clear as to what's happening here people, the company that publishes Dr. Seuss books and there's at least 39 of them. There may be more.

Congratulations today is your day. You're off to great places you're off and away. You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own and you know what you know and you are the guy who'll decide where to go.

this is the most dangerous book Dr. Seuss ever put out you can't have people thinking they can make choices for themselves you can't have people thinking that they have capacity over their minds and they can just get out in the world and do whatever they want

this is about individualism this is about freedom this is about going to get what's yours and we've you know that just can't this is 2021 okay this isn't you know 1941 okay when you could just go out there and do what you want

the self-empowerment of this book the idea that you should go out and get yours the idea that the world is yours to conquer that it's your oyster and you've got a chance because you've got a brain in your head and feet in your shoes that is the most dangerous idea out there so get this book

The MeidasTouch Podcast

A clip was played where someone read passages from this book, which the speaker noted was used by J.D. Vance on the Senate floor while blocking a spending bill for Ukraine aid. The speaker framed this as inappropriate behavior given the serious context of the war in Ukraine.

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Play the clip waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for the wind to fly a kite or waiting around for Friday night or waiting perhaps for the Uncle Jake or a pot to boil or a better break or a string...

— Episode: SLOPPY Trump FREAKS IN PUBLIC After LATE...

Episode: SLOPPY Trump FREAKS IN PUBLIC After LATEST POLL

A clip was played where someone read passages from this book, which the speaker noted was used by J.D. Vance on the Senate floor while blocking a spending bill for Ukraine aid. The speaker framed this as inappropriate behavior given the serious context of the war in Ukraine.

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Play the clip waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for the wind to fly a kite or waiting around for Friday night or waiting perhaps for the Uncle Jake or a pot to boil or a better break or a string of pearls or a pair of pants or a wig with curls or another chance. Everyone is just waiting.

With banner flip-flapping once more you'll ride high ready for anything under the sky.

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