Joke Humor

Dangerous Jokes develops a novel, well-researched, and compelling argument that lays bare the power of demeaning jokes in ordinary conversations. Claire Horisk draws on her expertise in philosophy of language and on evidence from sociology, law, and cognitive science to explain how the element of humor—so often used as a defense—makes jokes more potent than regular speech in communicating prejudice and reinforcing social hierarchies.

Millions of young listeners have loved the World's Worst Children tales. Now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The World's Worst Teachers. Think your teachers are bad? Wait till you meet this lot. These 10 tales of the world's most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster. Watch out for the ghastly Miss Seethe. She is always furious and she's on a detention rampage.

In today’s world, it seems like it is becoming ever more important to figure out how to laugh. Society today seems always to be so serious and doesn’t make time for the most important things - like laughing with your friends and family over a few good jokes. So make your life more enjoyable and dive into jokes you haven’t heard of before!

He's lost everything. He drives alone. He can't help getting involved. "What a stupid day." When Manx steals something precious from the flatulating Immodium Jack, all hell breaks loose in a war between Momma Cat and the Ferals. A desert chase ensues, Manx teaming up with Rani Fluffiosa to protect the one item that can lead them to the last city and keep their litter safe. But Manx is tormented by his past; by Tailcutter, and the death of his family. Torn between wandering the degrading roads and sands alone, or helping Momma Cat deal with furhawk bikers and the Ferals, Manx makes a ...

This book documents over 250 jokes that I have learned over the past 50 years! As long as I can remember, I have been telling jokes that I have learned. If I liked a joke, I stored it away in my memory banks. While I can't rattle them off one after another, I do get reminded of old jokes during the middle of a conversation - someone says a key word to make me remember... It is not just old jokes that I tell, either. As a person who likes to dissect the English language, I twist words into "Deer in the headlight jokes." What is a "Deer in the headlight joke?" It is a joke that makes people ...

Want to be funnier? This is the joke book for you! It is overflowing with witty wisecracks and handy hints to make you a more amusing jokester!

"50 of the Funniest Jokes and One-Liners" is the perfect dose of quick, sparkling humor you need to brighten your day. From brilliant puns to one-liners so absurd you won't be able to help but burst out laughing, this book brings together a carefully curated collection of the wittiest jokes and most hilarious one-liners.

Gone are the days when formality and manners were mandatory. Today, a person's communication skills and charisma are highly dependent in his sense of humor. It may sound crazy, but jokes and insults are effective ways to gain control of social situations, but they must be used with responsibility. You'll have access to every type of insult: insults for arrogant people, insults for stupid people, ugly people, and more and much more.

Texas Tall Tales and Just Flat Out Lies. Now everybody knows that Texas is a big place and Texans are proud of that fact. Everything in Texas is big, at least that’s the way a Texan thinks of it. So by their very nature they are prone to exaggerate, just a little bit. Well, maybe a lot! So for your entertainment you’re going to read a few of those Texas Tall Tales. Now to be truthful you never really know if they’re true or not, but you’ll have to decide that for yourself.

Four comedy writers transform classic joke setups into sharp commentary about the everyday and structural sexism that pervades all facets of life. Jokes to Offend Men arms listeners with humorous quips to shut down workplace underminers, condescending uncles, and dismissive doctors, or to share with their exhausted friends at the end of a long day. A cutting, cathartic spin on the old-fashioned joke book, Jokes to Offend Men is a refreshing reclamation of a tired form for anyone who's ever been told to "lighten up, it's just a joke!"

Check your sensibilities at the door and enter a world of side-splitting humor from the master of raunchy jokes! If you enjoyed the first volume of Jokes against Humanity, wait till you read Vol 2! This is real, no-holds-barred, adult humor at its finest! The jokes are not for everyone, especially if you offend easily, but I do hope the rest of you can check your sensibilities long enough to enjoy the wit and humor of these jokes and LOL with me!

Get ready for some unforgettable family fun with this massive riddle collection for children of all ages! Creative Riddles and Trick Questions for Kids and Family! is a fun riddle book that contains 300 creative riddles and tricky brain teasers of easy to hard difficulty. It’s perfect for families, parties or even youth group events! It is the second volume in the series of riddle books. These brain teasers will challenge the wits of children of different age groups and we promise that adults will enjoy them as much as their kids will!

Humor is the most celebrated of all Jewish responses to modernity. In this book, Ruth Wisse evokes and applauds the genius of spontaneous Jewish joking - as well as the brilliance of comic masterworks by writers like Heinrich Heine, Sholem Aleichem, Isaac Babel, S. Y. Agnon, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Philip Roth. At the same time, Wisse draws attention to the precarious conditions that call Jewish humor into being - and the price it may exact from its practitioners and audience.

Are you ready to challenge your family with some of the wackiest and funniest questions ever?Think you know everything about your family and friends? Well, get ready for a fun surprise! Imagine this: Would you rather live in a house made of candy or ride a rollercoaster to school every day? Sounds fun, right? In today’s fast-paced world, quality family time can be hard to come by. Instead of bonding, we often find ourselves glued to screens or distracted by our busy lives. In fact, recent studies reveal that most people, including kids, spend hours a day in front of screens. But don’t ...

Growing old gracefully is for sissies! Laugh uproariously through your senior years! There's no shame in finding humor in getting older. Aches and pains are not much fun, your body looks totally different than it did just a few years ago, you deal with forgetfulness, and life changes at an ever-increasing rate. If you don't laugh, you'll be miserable. To help you find the humor in life's situations, the "Old Guy Joke Book" is chock-full of snappy one-liners, puns, groan-worthy gags, and hilarious story jokes. All are fun, family-friendly, and sure to draw a chuckle! It's the perfect gift ...

An amusing tale with a sprinkling of old jokes thrown in for good measure. Nigel, Phil and George are looking to enliven their retirements. Inspired by reading John McNab written by John Buchan, they set out to play various illegal pranks, though all in a good cause. They are assisted in keeping their nefarious activities secret from their wives by Chloe, a music teacher who also lives in their Northumberland village. A coincidence brings the men into contact with a real criminal and also attracts the attention of a zealous young Detective Constable, Christine. Staying one step ahead of ...

This book, Super Mario, is full of several rib-tickling Mario jokes that are sure to help you feel relaxed after a long day's work. The book also offers you a lot of interesting unknown facts about the Super Mario world. The book brings out the most fun moments of the Mario series and compels you to take a trip down memory lane. The jokes in this book revolve around almost every character in the Mario series. You are about to discover some of the most laughter-inducing Mario jokes of all time.

When sarcasm meets humor and meanness is misunderstood. Do you have a sharp wit, a love for comedy, and a knack for clever comebacks? Do you know someone who thrives on a little sassy banter at family gatherings or whose sharp tongue makes checkout line disagreements unforgettable? Then "The Revenge Guy's Big Book of Insults" is a must-have addition to your humor collection! This ebook is packed with razor-sharp one-liners and responses that no one sees coming, perfect for those who want to add some spice to their social interactions. Whether you're facing workplace chaos, wrestling with ...

Riddles are a fun way to engage children around this age, while also getting them to learn about different topics and encourage their imagination. With riddles, not only will they improve their listening comprehension, phonetics, and pronunciation, they’ll also gain confidence to answer aloud, without the fear of being wrong.

I was in the U.S. Air Force from mid-1958 until mid-1962. These little stories are about a few capers and characters I encountered along the way. Suffice it to say that my buddies and I got into some comical situations. I even found some humor in the pain and heartbreak inflicted on me by the sergeants. Except for some amount of exaggeration as to my brilliance, the stories are true.