Author: Myron Cohen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780517245064
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
The Myron Cohen Joke Book
Author: Myron Cohen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780517245064
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780517245064
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Where There's Smoke, There's Salmon
Author: Michael Graubart Levin
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806521466
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A collection of serious as well as humorous quotes or as the cover states "Jewish wisdom-from Moses to Woody Allen."
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806521466
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A collection of serious as well as humorous quotes or as the cover states "Jewish wisdom-from Moses to Woody Allen."
The Genius of the Jewish Joke
Author: Arthur Asa Berger
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
ISBN: 1412824435
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The Genius of the Jewish Joke focuses on what is distinctive and unusual about Jewish jokes and Jewish humor. Jewish humor is humor by Jews and about Jews, in whatever medium this humor is found. Jokes are defined as short stories, meant to amuse, with a punch line, though Jewish humor exists in many other forms—riddles, comic definitions, parodies—as well. The book makes a "radical" suggestion about the origin of Jewish humor—namely, that Sarah and Abraham's relation to God, and the name of their son Isaac (which, in Hebrew, means laughter), recognizes a special affinity in Jews for humor. Abraham does not sacrifice Isaac (humor) and, thus, humor and the Jews are linked early in Jewish history. Berger discusses techniques of humor and how they can be used to analyze jokes. He also compares "Old World Jewish Humor"—the humor of the shtetl, with its fabulous schlemiels, schlimazels, schnorrers, and other characters—and "New World Humor"—the humor of Jewish doctors, lawyers, accountants, and other professional types living mostly in the suburbs nowadays. Jewish humor is contrasted with other forms of ethnic humor, such as Polish jokes and Italian American jokes. This humor, in addition to providing pleasure, reveals a great deal about Jewish character and culture and, in addition, the human condition. Now available with a new introduction by the author, The Genius of the Jewish Joke is an entertaining and informative inquiry into Jewish humor that explores its distinctiveness, its unique spirit, and its role in Jewish identity.
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
ISBN: 1412824435
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The Genius of the Jewish Joke focuses on what is distinctive and unusual about Jewish jokes and Jewish humor. Jewish humor is humor by Jews and about Jews, in whatever medium this humor is found. Jokes are defined as short stories, meant to amuse, with a punch line, though Jewish humor exists in many other forms—riddles, comic definitions, parodies—as well. The book makes a "radical" suggestion about the origin of Jewish humor—namely, that Sarah and Abraham's relation to God, and the name of their son Isaac (which, in Hebrew, means laughter), recognizes a special affinity in Jews for humor. Abraham does not sacrifice Isaac (humor) and, thus, humor and the Jews are linked early in Jewish history. Berger discusses techniques of humor and how they can be used to analyze jokes. He also compares "Old World Jewish Humor"—the humor of the shtetl, with its fabulous schlemiels, schlimazels, schnorrers, and other characters—and "New World Humor"—the humor of Jewish doctors, lawyers, accountants, and other professional types living mostly in the suburbs nowadays. Jewish humor is contrasted with other forms of ethnic humor, such as Polish jokes and Italian American jokes. This humor, in addition to providing pleasure, reveals a great deal about Jewish character and culture and, in addition, the human condition. Now available with a new introduction by the author, The Genius of the Jewish Joke is an entertaining and informative inquiry into Jewish humor that explores its distinctiveness, its unique spirit, and its role in Jewish identity.
Calf's Head & Union Tale
Author: Archie Green
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252065538
Category : Labor
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252065538
Category : Labor
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Jokes
Author: Paul Dickson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780385293334
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780385293334
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Jokes Every Man Should Know
Author: Don Steinberg
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594744696
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
This pocket-sized gift book is packed with hilarious jokes every guy needs in his repertoire. This little black book has everything aspiring cut-ups, comedians, and reformed class clowns need to win at comedy. Covering everything from roasts and toasts to historical footnotes to alternate versions of beloved old chestnuts, this indispensable reference is great for any occasion. Plus tips on telling jokes and much, much more: • Nine Jokes about Heaven and Hell • Eight Jokes Just for Kids • Nineteen Jokes Definitely Not for Kids • Six Jokes about Lightbulbs • Seven Jokes about Bars • The World’s Only Funny Knock-Knock Joke
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594744696
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
This pocket-sized gift book is packed with hilarious jokes every guy needs in his repertoire. This little black book has everything aspiring cut-ups, comedians, and reformed class clowns need to win at comedy. Covering everything from roasts and toasts to historical footnotes to alternate versions of beloved old chestnuts, this indispensable reference is great for any occasion. Plus tips on telling jokes and much, much more: • Nine Jokes about Heaven and Hell • Eight Jokes Just for Kids • Nineteen Jokes Definitely Not for Kids • Six Jokes about Lightbulbs • Seven Jokes about Bars • The World’s Only Funny Knock-Knock Joke
Humor
Author: Frank J. Machovec
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475969562
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
What's funny and why. This book explains six classic theories of humor, with many examples.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475969562
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
What's funny and why. This book explains six classic theories of humor, with many examples.
The Reader's Digest
Author: DeWitt Wallace
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 1530
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 1530
Book Description
Paperbound Books in Print
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Paperbacks
Languages : en
Pages : 1192
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Paperbacks
Languages : en
Pages : 1192
Book Description
Publishers Weekly
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1438
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1438
Book Description