Joke Humor Satire

All too often, this brilliant novel of thwarted love and revenge miscarried has been read for its political implications. Now, a quarter century after The Joke was first published and several years after the collapse of the Soviet-imposed Czechoslovak regime, it becomes easier to put such implications into perspective in favor of valuing the book (and all Kundera 's work) as what it truly is: great, stirring literature that sheds new light on the eternal themes of human existence.

Are you a fan of satire? If so, tears of laughter will stream down your legs as you read this book. But please, do not let this book get into the hands of any children. This is the worst children's book ever written. It breaks all the rules of good children's literature: it contains incredibly lengthy and complex words, like "prophylactic" and "radioactive decay"; it deals with disturbing themes, like osteoporosis and lung cancer; and it does not have a happy ending. This children's book has absolutely no place in the life of any child (or adult, for that matter). If you find pleasure from ...

What is a gnome to do in a gaming world filled with fake news? Cosmo never wanted to do anything more than build fantastical machines and spin gears. But, when the Evil Queen puts him in charge of the city paper he finds himself having to spin the news just to stay alive. Pipopolis is a city awash in change, the local economy struggling as dungeon diving has given way to exploration of an open world. A city where the lawful and good can be real jerks, and the evil are just trying to pay the bills.

Comedian Jim Norton is dirty...really dirty...the kind of dirty that makes The Aristocrats look like a knock-knock joke. Fortunately for him, his kind of dirty humor has earned him the distinction of being third microphone on the immensely popular Opie & Anthony syndicated radio show. In Happy Endings, Jim brings his raw, hilarious, and offensively honest comedy to Audible® listeners.

JOKES! SATIRE! You want to laugh, and a Faustian bargain awaits you within these pages! Example: Q. "What do you call a guy who makes pipe bombs in his basement?" A. Lefty... Magic. Power! Wouldn't it be great? No one told you be careful what you wish for? This book is a sort of telephone directory to the infernal realms. It's a dictionary of code words for inter-dimensional diplomatic missions which seek to prevent, resolve, and triumph in spiritual and temporal war. It includes a few of the easier to reach infernal entities and explains whom you might contact and how. More importantly, it...

All too often, this brilliant novel of thwarted love and revenge miscarried has been read for its political implications. Now, a quarter century after The Joke was first published and several years after the collapse of the Soviet-imposed Czechoslovak regime, it becomes easier to put such implications into perspective in favour of valuing the book (and all Kundera's work) as what it truly is: great, stirring literature that sheds new light on the eternal themes of human existence.

Are you drowning in clutter and treasured keepsakes but can’t bear to part with any of it? Then enlist Maisie Messington—a creative clutterbug—to lead your decluttering crusade. Join Maisie and her sidekick, Dusty Hoover, a vintage vacuum who fancies himself a sports announcer, as they navigate the labyrinth of hoard. From crafting your unique “clutter identity” to curating collections that scream “artfully organized chaos,” you’ll learn to laugh at life’s little mess-ups while embracing your inner pack rat. It’s not just about the mess; Maisie’s journey is packed with...

The new book by the best-selling authors of Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar is a hilarious take on the philosophy, theology, and psychology of mortality and immortality. That is, Death. The authors pry open the coffin lid on this one, looking at the Big D and also its prequel, Life, and its sequel, the Hereafter.

John has been training the mythical mathematical creatures known as actuaries for nearly 20 years. Join John as he tries to help recalcitrant student actuaries pass their professional exams armed with nothing but a copy of the actuarial tables and a sense of humor. Experience his Basil Fawlty-like antics as he strives to maximize the likelihood of socially awkward actuaries being able to survive in the “normal” world.

Prepare for a side-splitting adventure through the world of humor and satire with Leaked Trump Audio: Making Jokes Great Again! This audiobook, narrated by a talented Trump impersonator, is your ultimate ticket to a comedic escape that's purely for entertainment purposes.

What does it take to live in a place that gets up to 350 inches of snow each year, mosquitoes the size of small birds, and hardwood forests that go on for miles where distance between towns is measured in time and not miles? A great sense of humor! They affectionately refer to themselves as "Yoopers" and live a tough life, but are the most kindhearted and hilarious people you will ever be lucky enough to meet. (Just don’t try out the double-decker outhouse outback, no matter what they tell you!) Enjoy the following collection of jokes and "Yooper" definitions.

Esther Wells goes on a diet and the scales fall from her eyes. Depriving themselves of fatty foods, both husband and wife have new perspectives on each other, and the process is one of slow destruction of their marriage. Esther tells in flashback, from the depths of her basement apartment in Earls Court, the history of her marital disaster - in between her consumption of chocolate cake, tinned fruit, sweet sherry and a host of other high-calorie goodies.

With 543 family-friendly jokes, Dad Fun Puns is brimming with clever humor and delightfully cheesy jokes that will tickle the funny bone of even the most cringe-worthy dads. It's the perfect gift for seasoned fathers, new dads, grandpas, and soon-to-be dads alike.

Arkady Averchenko - brilliant writer of humorous stories and novels, which have stood the test of time. His works have enjoyed enormous popularity in pre-revolutionary Russia, and after the exile - among the Russian diaspora. His stories are really funny, subtle and clever - a rare combination for a comedian. And they are written in excellent literary style.

Welcome to the shadowy world where your cat’s cuddle might just be a reconnaissance mission. Here, each purr is suspect, every gift a warning, and the innocent act of sleeping on your keyboard? A strategic move in the silent battle for dominance. This isn’t just another day in your cozy, cat-dominated household—it’s an insight into the cunning mind behind those whiskers. Discover the art of survival in a land where being ignored is a power play, and affection could be the prelude to an assassination attempt. With a blend of dark humor and unnerving accuracy, navigate the minefield ...

In Copperfield City, everything has a dark side. Even murder. One death will bring together a collection of morally dubious characters and make them ask the question, are they on a path of redemption or self-destruction? That, and what time to meet at the pub. All Jokes Aside: What's Wrong with a Little Destruction? is the first book in the Copperfield City series. In it, you get a fast-paced and darkly humorous look at what a city looks like when everyone's best trait is the worst thing about them.

I thought it was time to share some of my best material with others just like me. I guarantee there will be laughs, chuckles, eye rolls, and groans aplenty from these 101 dad jokes.

I'm not sure what species she was or if she was even from Earth. Why did I marry her? And why the hell did I ever f--k her?