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When Ancient Meets Funny
Endeavors in philosophy and mythology immortalized the ancient Greeks, but what you won't find in the history books is their serious love of the funny. The same forefathers who imparted the Socratic Method and the Parthenon also passed on a wealth of filthy quips and goofy wisecracks. Some of these jokes still hit the mark, while others will have you groaning with laughter, even if it is because they're so bad, they're good.
Tickle Yourself With Ancient Quips, Such As:
Hairdresser: How shall I cut your hair, sir?
Client: In silence
An idiot hears that a crow can live for up to 200 years, so he buys one to see if it's true.
An Abderite owes someone a donkey, but doesn't have one. So he asks the guy if he can repay his debt in two installments.
Endeavors in philosophy and mythology immortalized the ancient Greeks, but what you won't find in the history books is their serious love of the funny. The same forefathers who imparted the Socratic Method and the Parthenon also passed on a wealth of filthy quips and goofy wisecracks. Some of these jokes still hit the mark, while others will have you groaning with laughter, even if it is because they're so bad, they're good.
Tickle Yourself With Ancient Quips, Such As:
Hairdresser: How shall I cut your hair, sir?
Client: In silence
An idiot hears that a crow can live for up to 200 years, so he buys one to see if it's true.
An Abderite owes someone a donkey, but doesn't have one. So he asks the guy if he can repay his debt in two installments.
Reviews
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If you love jokes, then this book is for you. With jokes that go back many many years. I found many to be funny, especially as I know a little history. Some of the jokes may be over the heads of some that are a bit behind in their history lessons though. All-in-all though this is a great book that brings together some very well researched books that are both pithy and funny and also make you think too so that you can grasp the whole concept of the joke being told.
Specs
Format: Paperback
Dimensions
Length: 7 in
Width: 5 in
Weight: 7.20 oz
Page Count: 160 pages
Dimensions
Length: 7 in
Width: 5 in
Weight: 7.20 oz
Page Count: 160 pages
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