Book cover for So Drunk A Tooth's Gotta Go
Writer's Digest Award Readers' Favorite Award

Confessions, Jokes, Insights & Advice

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What's Inside

  • Dozens of jokes & punchlines to keep you entertained
  • Nearly 300 pages of standalone essays – read what interests you
  • Chapters on dating, breakups, catfishes, solo travel, unbelievable rideshare encounters, standup comedy, toxic friends, bad roommates, confidence & more
  • How to prevent yourself from getting ghosted
  • Dating hacks that help you have great 1st dates with compatible people

"The most hilarious book I've read in 2025. Her humor is gold and the wild stories had me laughing out loud on the train."

— Dimitris

"This book had me howling. Joy Alicia writes like that super smart, hilarious friend who's seen some stuff. It's laugh-out-loud funny and real."

— Ella

"I laughed, cringed, and nodded along because so much felt real. The mix of absurd conversations and genuine insight made me feel less alone."

— Mary

"Joy's writing is straight-up hilarious but sneaks up on you with punches of truth. The dating stories are wild, the rideshare convos chaotic gold."

— Daniel

"So Drunk A Tooth's Gotta Go is part comedy special, part group therapy, and all heart. A smart guide to claiming your worth."

— Shantiananda

"Amazing read! I opened to a random page and was cracking up. Joy presents relatable stories in an engaging, funny manner."

— Elizabeth

"A sharp, hilarious, and emotionally raw collection of essays. The unapologetic survival guide every modern woman needs."

— H Klair

"This book had me snorting into my coffee within the first few pages. Raw honesty, absurd hilarity, and warmth that makes messy life chapters comforting."

— Andrea

The Worstship Podcast

Bad relationships. Great interviews.

The Worstship is Joy's dating and relationships interview show about bad relationships and messy situationships. It's raw, shocking and often educational.

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Portrait of Joy Alicia

About Joy

Joy Alicia is a versatile podcast host, writer, stand-up comic, and founder of Online Dating Savior. Her writing has been published in Newsweek, The Daily Mail, Blavity, Metro UK, and The Bold Italic.

A passionate international traveler with a colorful dating history, Joy shares her unforgettable experiences with humorous flair. When Tinder notified her that 10,000 men had swiped right on her profile, it sparked the realization that her dating adventures could entertain others—and she hasn't looked back since.

She has performed stand-up comedy in California, Texas, and Oregon. Joy currently lives in southern California with her avoidantly attached dog.

Readers Are Obsessed

"Brilliant from the very first paragraph! Hilarious and heartfelt."
"It's equal parts memoir, therapy session, and comedy special—relatable, empowering, and impossible to put down."
"A perfect balance of humor and emotional depth. Hilarious and surprisingly useful."
"A refreshing perspective and a delightful mix of comedy and wisdom."
"Brilliant from the very first paragraph! Hilarious and heartfelt."
"It's equal parts memoir, therapy session, and comedy special—relatable, empowering, and impossible to put down."
"A perfect balance of humor and emotional depth. Hilarious and surprisingly useful."
"A refreshing perspective and a delightful mix of comedy and wisdom."