Only Joking
Title | Only Joking PDF eBook |
Author | Jimmy Carr |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 283 |
Release | 2006-09-21 |
Genre | Humor |
ISBN | 1440627207 |
Britain’s hottest young comedian presents a seriously funny, up-close look at joking matters—from the social origins of laughter, to the art and craft of humor, to why we can never remember the punch line—featuring over 300 jokes. As the host of the hit game show Distraction (now in its third season on Comedy Central) and one of the premier stand-up acts working today, award-winning comedian Jimmy Carr has won over millions of fans around the world with his trademark rapier wit, laced with "exquisitely economical and perfectly timed one-liners" (The Guardian). For this book he teams up with friend and fellow comedy writer Lucy Greeves to take an in-depth look at where humor comes from and how it works, through exploring its purest form: the joke. Only Joking begins with the mechanism of laughter—how it happens and why even infants do it—then delves into the power of the punch line, exploring the basics of all jokes, from the use of shock and surprise to advanced stand-up techniques such as the "pull-back/reveal." Carr and Greeves go on to explore taboo humor, jokes that bomb, and the psychology of finding something funny. They look into the long-standing connection between politics and humor, and discuss the survival prospects for contentious jokes in the current political climate. Throughout the book they conjure up a supporting cast of colorful joke enthusiasts, from Sigmund Freud to Lenny Bruce, and discuss their influence on the jokes we tell today. Surveying across national, ethnic, and gender divides, this rollicking analysis of why joking will always be close to the human heart is an irresistible exploration of humor that makes clear why we need a good laugh now more than ever.
Just Joking
Title | Just Joking PDF eBook |
Author | National Geographic Kids |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 212 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1426309309 |
Packed with the silly jokes that kids love--including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, traditional question and answer jokes and more--a fun-filled book will keep readers laughing page after page.
Just Joking
Title | Just Joking PDF eBook |
Author | Andy Griffiths |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 2017-03-28 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1338163477 |
Introducing a new series from the demented genius who brought you THE DAY MY BUTT WENT PSYCHO. Finally, the series that made Andy Griffiths an Australian publishing phenomenon is coming to America! Before he introduced the world to butts gone beserk, Andy Griffiths unleashed the JUST books: outlandish collections of silly stories that turned him into a bestselling sensation. Now Andy brings his insane brand of humor to this side of the Pacific -- and American readers won't believe what they've been missing!Ever skipped out on school by pretending you're dead? Ever convinced a friend that they're invisible? Ever been stuck in a gorilla suit and nearly put in a zoo? Andy has. In JUST KIDDING, join this joker as he attempts some of the best -- and worst -- practical jokes in history!
Only Joking
Title | Only Joking PDF eBook |
Author | Gabriel Josipovici |
Publisher | |
Pages | 158 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Artists |
ISBN | 9780956107367 |
Just Kidding
Title | Just Kidding PDF eBook |
Author | Trudy Ludwig |
Publisher | Tricycle Press |
Pages | 33 |
Release | 2006-04-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1582461635 |
A rare look at emotional bullying among boys from the best-selling author of My Secret Bully.D.J.'s friend Vince has a habit of teasing D.J. and then saying, Just kidding!" as if it will make everything okay. It doesn't, but D.J. is afraid that if he protests, his friends will think he can't take a joke. With the help of his father, brother, and an understanding teacher, D.J. progresses from feeling helpless to taking positive action, undermining the power of two seemingly harmless words. Trudy Ludwig takes another look at relational aggression, the use of relationships to manipulate and hurt others, this time from the boy's point of view. Back matter includes discussion questions, a "dos and don'ts of teasing" list, and a resource guide for parents and teachers. Endorsed by Full Esteem Ahead, The Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Project, and The Ophelia Project.
"Only Joking!" Laughed the Lobster
Title | "Only Joking!" Laughed the Lobster PDF eBook |
Author | Colin West |
Publisher | Candlewick Press (MA) |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 1997-08-01 |
Genre | Sea |
ISBN | 9780763602796 |
The lobster is having a fine time frightening the other fish into believing that a big, hungry shark is about to eat them! He's having so much fun in fact he doesn't notice that a shark is following him. And this big, hungry shark isn't joking.
Just Joking Lol!
Title | Just Joking Lol! PDF eBook |
Author | National Geographic Kids |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 212 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1426328451 |
Get ready to LOL! This collectible little book is packed with 300 silly kid-friendly jokes paired with photos of laughing animals and funny people. It's a hilarious party-starter or "quiet-time" entertainer, perfect to read alone or aloud with friends and family. It's also a great book to toss into a backpack to share at school or camp.