How to Tell a Joke

How to Tell a Joke
Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2021-03-30
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0691211078

Timeless advice about how to use humor to win over any audience Can jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election? You bet they can, according to Cicero, and he knew what he was talking about. One of Rome’s greatest politicians, speakers, and lawyers, Cicero was also reputedly one of antiquity’s funniest people. After he was elected commander-in-chief and head of state, his enemies even started calling him “the stand-up Consul.” How to Tell a Joke provides a lively new translation of Cicero’s essential writing on humor alongside that of the later Roman orator and educator Quintilian. The result is a timeless practical guide to how a well-timed joke can win over any audience. As powerful as jokes can be, they are also hugely risky. The line between a witty joke and an offensive one isn’t always clear. Cross it and you’ll look like a clown, or worse. Here, Cicero and Quintilian explore every aspect of telling jokes—while avoiding costly mistakes. Presenting the sections on humor in Cicero’s On the Ideal Orator and Quintilian’s The Education of the Orator, complete with an enlightening introduction and the original Latin on facing pages, How to Tell a Joke examines the risks and rewards of humor and analyzes basic types that readers can use to write their own jokes. Filled with insight, wit, and examples, including more than a few lawyer jokes, How to Tell a Joke will appeal to anyone interested in humor or the art of public speaking.

No Joke

No Joke
Author: Ruth R. Wisse
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2013-06-02
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0691149461

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. A.

The McSweeney's Joke Book of Book Jokes

The McSweeney's Joke Book of Book Jokes
Author: McSweeney's
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2008-04-01
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 030738733X

As John Hodgman says in this book's introduction, “We all know that books are funny. First, they are made of paste and cloth, which is funny, as is the fact that people still buy and read them.” With that in mind, the McSweeney's Joke Book of Book Jokes collects the best book-related humor from the humor-laden archives of McSweeney's Internet Tendency. Open it and be regaled by such sketches, lists, letters, and spoofs as: Postcards from James Joyce to his Brother Stan Winnie-the-Pooh is My Coworker Ikea Product or Lord of the Rings Character? Popular Children's Fairy Tales Reimagined Using Members of My Family The Very Unauthorized Biography of Steven Seagal Chuck Norris Erotica John Updike, Television Writer Jane Eyre Runs for President Cormac McCarthy Writes to the Editor of the Santa Fe New Mexican Holden Caulfield Gives the Commencement Speech to a High School Letters from Odysseus's College Roommate And many dozens more.

Once a Pun a Time - a Guide to Reading and Telling Jokes for Kids

Once a Pun a Time - a Guide to Reading and Telling Jokes for Kids
Author: Wolf Chlo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2021-06
Genre:
ISBN:

What do you get when you mix a 6 year old with a global crisis? If you twirl around, click your heels three times while chanting "there's no place like home," you get a punny joke book! Tired of reading the same boring books? Want to read something funny and learn how to tell your own jokes? Then you've come to the right place! Read laugh out loud jokes in part I and learn my secret joke formula in part II. Learning how to tell your own jokes sparks creativity and creates endless hours of fun. Book is small in size and can be carried in backpacks, gift bags totes perfect for subway rides, airplane travels, long road trips and bored days at home. Q: What did the fallen horse say to the other horses?A: Help! I've fallen and I can't "gitty-up!" Clean comedy for the whole family. Perfect for young budding comedians of all ages! Take some time to smile today and learn some tips and tricks along the way to help you share the gift with others. Everyone loves a good pun and children will enjoy Once "a Pun" a Time. Children love to tell jokes to parents, friends, and other family members. A pun is a figure of speech that uses similar-sounding words or exploits multiple meanings of a term. Written by Wolf Cub Chlo, the first section of this easy-to-read book provides a question-and-answer style with several examples of puns. The second section of this children's picture book teaches children--and their parents--how to come up with a pun by using a similar-sounding word or phrase. Children love a good pun or joke that tickles your 'punny bone.' "The adorable photographs will draw children into the book, while the puns will keep them entertained ... Puns can also serve as a lesson in spelling since puns often use similar-sounding words that have a different spelling. Knight and night sound the same but have very distinct spellings and different meanings. What do you call a knight who is afraid to fight? Sir Render. Oh, surrender. A pun makes people think of what that word should be or how it should be spelled. I think teachers will benefit from this book by giving children some examples of puns and how to make them up. Often, puns start with a question: What do baseball players eat on? Home plates!"- Readers favorite review, 5 stars

Once "a Pun" a Time

Once
Author: Wolf Cub Chlo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2021-01-07
Genre:
ISBN:

If laughing is free medicine then why are so many people sick? As a young author, I love to smile and laugh and want to help you do the same. Take some time to smile today and learn some tips and tricks along the way to help you share the gift with others.

Your Presentation Is a Joke

Your Presentation Is a Joke
Author: Marshall Chiles
Publisher:
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2016-01-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781523409334

"Humor increases persuasion's effectiveness." - Dr. Jim Lyttle I am comedian/author/dudeman Marshall Chiles and I will show you step-by-step proven methodologies to help add humor to your business presentations in order to increase your persuasion, maximize your impact, and be one of the cool kids. "I used your recommendations and absolutely crushed my sales presentation at the conference. Was told I was a stand out speaker and was really able to get the crowd engaged with some humor. You the man!" - Ryan Hughes, 360 Rick Partners After 16 years as a comedian and comedy entrepreneur, I have taken my knowledge of comedy and business to write this book. YPIJ initially was as an introductory course for new comedians, then I adapted it for business presenters as a speech. Over the last three years, I have been able to fine-tune the lessons that easily help people be funnier on stage. What really reenforced my belief in what I have to offer happened in 2015 when the presentation form of YPIJ won an award from YPO (Young Presidents' Organization www.ypo.org). YPO is one of the most elite executive groups on the planet, and they not only hired me, but honored Your Presentation is a Joke as award worthy which helped me finally feel acceptance. If you have a business presentation, then you want to stand out, make people pay more attention and give you their money. I submit humor is the way to reach those goals. In this book you will learn proven techniques from adding funny images, to finding the funny in (almost) any subject, to writing self-deprecating jokes, and more. So whether you're a seasoned public speaker, a new speaker, or you just think I'm pretty and want to give me money, you should get Your Presentation is a Joke.

How to Tell Jokes Like a Pro

How to Tell Jokes Like a Pro
Author: Robert Jakobsen
Publisher: Robert Jakobsen
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-03-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"Unlock the secret to laughter with 'How to Tell Jokes Like a Pro: The Only Joke Book You Need.' This comprehensive guide is filled with expert advice, tips, and a wide array of jokes suited for every occasion. Whether you're a seasoned comedian looking to polish your craft or a novice aiming to bring more laughter into your life, this book provides everything you need to captivate any audience. From classic one-liners to contemporary wit, discover the art of joke-telling and transform any moment into a joyful experience."

The How-To Joke

The How-To Joke
Author: Susan Troutt
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2010
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1449051626

Jake chooses jokes for a class assignment, but he mistakes them for directions and tries to prove each joke is true. He pours water over cupcakes to prove they won't hold water. He throws his father's alarm clock out the window to see time fly. Poor Jake! He just can't figure out how to how-to a joke.

You're Joking

You're Joking
Author: Tom E. Moffatt
Publisher: Tom E. Moffatt
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0995121052

Convert your jokes into laughter! This fun and informative book provides all the skills you need to find and deliver the perfect joke, including: Safe searching to build a repertoire Choosing appropriate jokes for the audience and situation Optimising your body-language, expression and timing Armed with 101 hilarious practice examples, your jokes will finally get the laughter and applause they deserve. Perfect for joke-lovers aged eight and up.