Wisecracks

Author : David Shoemaker
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226832982

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Wisecracks by David Shoemaker Pdf

"Humor enriches our lives, but it can also raise moral trouble. Is humor that relies on deception, maliciousness, or stereotyping always immoral? Does motive matter in determining the moral value of a joke? Why are certain topics out of bounds for humor? In Wisecracks, philosopher David Shoemaker delves into the fascinating relationship between humor and morality in our everyday lives. In this book, Shoemaker sets aside the crafted forms of humor we find in comedy specials, TV skits, and more and focuses on the informal, improvised wit that occurs in interpersonal relationships-such as teasing, mockery, and pranks-known as wisecracks. The key difference between wisecracks and jokes? Jokes are told, whereas wisecracks are made. Sometimes wisecracks involve lying, sometimes they are mean, and sometimes they play on racial or sexual stereotypes. Shoemaker untangles the intricate threads of when and why these immoral qualities are or aren't acceptable in humor. In showing how a well-developed sense of morality is central to a good sense of humor (and how to develop each), Wisecracks makes the case for how humor can heal, even when it takes a hurtful form"--

Author : Rosemarie Jarski
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Humor
ISBN : UVA:X004375614

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Wisecracks by Rosemarie Jarski Pdf

Although Hollywood did not invent the wisecrack, moviemakers, screenwriters, and actors have crafted pinpoint put-downs and split-second come-ons into an art form. This thematically arranged (and thoroughly indexed) collection of classic, comic one-liners features hundreds of celluloid icons, including Mae West, W. C. Fields, and Groucho Marx. Encompassing all film genres from frothy musicals to hard-boiled noir, run-of-DeMille epics to Looney Tunes cartoons, Wisecracks features the finest of classic film comebacks that are guaranteed to delight every film fan.

Author : Gerald Mann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998-07
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0964727218

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The Book of Wisecracks by Gerald Mann Pdf

Author : Tom Burns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0764158481

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Wisecracks by Tom Burns Pdf

Humorous animal photos are captioned with witty one-liners that touch on virtually every aspect of our lives. The threefold purpose of this clever little gift book is to provoke a smile, remind the reader of typical human foibles, and inspire readers to recognize something of themselves in the humorous phrases. For instance, a typical photo shows a family of lazy walruses lounging at the seashore, and the accompanying caption reads: ï¿1/2Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate.ï¿1/2 Close-up, black-and-white photos appear on every two-page spread, and each cleverly-captioned picture reminds us that animals and human beings have more in common than we sometimes like to admit.

Author : M.S. Morgan
Publisher : Air World
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399039567

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Hitler's RAF Collaborators by M.S. Morgan Pdf

This book delves into the controversial actions of British prisoners of war during World War II, exploring cases of alleged betrayal, collaboration, and espionage. During the Second World War over 200,000 British prisoners of war were detained by the Third Reich. A large proportion of these PoWs were members of the Royal Air Force, or airmen who served in it. A number of them have been immortalised in the many books and movies that have portrayed their valiant exploits and escapes, none more so than the events surrounding the Great Escape in 1944. The names of camps such as Stalag Luft III, at Sagan, and Colditz Castle are well known to the general public, the prisoners incarcerated there often being held in high regard. But there were a few PoWs whose loyalty to the cause and their fellow prisoners might not have been as strong. The names of Pilot Officer Railton Freeman, Sergeant Jack Alcock and Sergeant Raymond Hughes are among those found in that inglorious group of alleged traitors, for all three men betrayed their colleagues and the nation. The trio assisted the Nazi regime in making radio broadcasts, or even joining the British Frei Korps, a unit of the dreaded SS. One gave information about the Monica radar system to the Luftwaffe, and others got fellow prisoners to divulge information on fake Red Cross forms. Other prisoners such as Flight Lieutenant Julius Zuromski and Squadron Leader Robert George Carpenter also came under suspicion when reports began to arrive at MI9 in London. Enquiries were subsequently undertaken by the RAF Special Investigation Branch and MI5 – investigations that would ultimately lead to the imprisonment of some and the release of others. What these men did and why some were prosecuted, and others were released without charge, is examined by the author. Why one man in particular, an ardent Nazi and traitor, was not sentenced to death, having liaised with the likes of the infamous William Joyce, also known as ‘Lord Haw Haw’, and even Josef Goebbels, is a mystery to this day. Sadly, not all our aviators were heroes. But there has long been debate that some of them might have actually been working for the Security Services. So, were these men traitors who collaborated with Hitler’s Third Reich, or agents working for the British State?

Author : Hugh Payne
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-20
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781603762373

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Yo' Mama Is So... by Hugh Payne Pdf

It's everyone's favorite form of insult comedy (as seen on MTV!) -- hundreds of crushingly funny one-liners about "yo' mama" -- and all yo' other relatives -- sure to shut people's mouths or make them howl with laughter. Yo' mama is so fat, when her beeper goes off, people think she's backing up. Yo' mama is so old that when she was young, rainbows were black and white. Yo' mama is so fat, she eats Wheat Thicks. Yo' mama is so dumb that when she saw a sign that said, "Airport Left," she turned around and went home. Yo' mama's so short you can see her feet on her driver's license. So dumb, so fat, so ugly, and so old have never been SO FUNNY, thanks to this exhaustive and inventive assortment of laugh-out-loud one-line jokes sure to cause a sensation. Hundreds of quotable and easy-to-remember quips have been gathered here by a comedy master, and the result is a relentless collection of wholesome, all-in-good-fun nastiness for every occasion. Divided into handy categories (in case you happen to need a boatload of fat jokes, skinny jokes, or whatever) Yo' Mama Is So . . . is an essential addition to the humor shelf of any self-respecting smart aleck. Hey . . . what did you call my mama??!!

Author : Nils Bothmann
Publisher : Springer
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783658240783

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Action, Detection and Shane Black by Nils Bothmann Pdf

Nils Bothmann applies antiessentialist genre theory to study the fusion of the action and the detection genre in the hybrid genre of detAction, focusing on the work of screenwriter and director Shane Black. After providing antiessentialist definitions of all three genres, the author undertakes close readings of Black’s work in order to analyze depictions of race and gender as well as the role of intermediality and genre hybridity in detAction.​

Author : David Waltner-Toews
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781770903975

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The Origin of Feces by David Waltner-Toews Pdf

An entertaining and enlightening exploration of why waste matters, this cultural history explores an often ignored subject matter and makes a compelling argument for a deeper understanding of human and animal waste. Approaching the subject from a variety of perspectives--evolutionary, ecological, and cultural--this examination shows how integral excrement is to biodiversity, agriculture, public health, food production and distribution, and global ecosystems. From primordial ooze, dung beetles, bug frass, cat scats, and flush toilets to global trade, pandemics, and energy, this is the awesome, troubled, uncensored story of feces.

Author : Kin Hubbard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1930
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : OXFORD:503751926

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Abe Martin's Wisecracks by Kin Hubbard Pdf

Author : Taylor Calmus,Peter L. Harmon
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1641526556

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A Daily Dose of Dad Jokes by Taylor Calmus,Peter L. Harmon Pdf

A dad was washing his car with his son until the son said, "Dad, can you please just use a sponge?" Unleash the dadliest force known to man: dad jokes. A Daily Dose of Dad Jokes is packed with 365 jokes to make you groan--and then make you smile. Master jokesters Peter L. Harmon and Taylor Calmus (a.k.a. "Dude Dad") offer enough of their top-quality, best-worst puns, quips, one-liners, and made-up stories to last you an entire year. A Daily Dose of Dad Jokes includes: So bad, they're good--Nobody ever said dad jokes were good. Seriously, they're awful. That's what makes them awesome. Keep 'em coming--Day after day, drop new witticisms on anyone within hearing range: kids, spouses, colleagues, unsuspecting neighbors... Family friendly--These dad jokes are safe for the bar or breakfast table, so you can share them all--the good, the dad, and the ugly. Why hold back? Give your family and friends their daily dose of dad jokes!

Author : James Kendrick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781119100492

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A Companion to the Action Film by James Kendrick Pdf

An authoritative guide to the action-packed film genre With 24 incisive, cutting-edge contributions from esteemed scholars and critics, A Companion to the Action Filmprovides an authoritative and in-depth guide to this internationally popular and wide-ranging genre. As the first major anthology on the action film in more than a decade, the volume offers insights into the genre’s historical development, explores its production techniques and visual poetics, and provides reflections on the numerous social, cultural, and political issues it has and continues to embody. A Companion to the Action Film offers original research and critical analysis that examines the iconic characteristics of the genre, its visual aesthetics, and its narrative traits; considers the impact of major directors and stars on the genre’s evolution; puts the action film in dialogue with various technologies and other forms of media such as graphic novels and television; and maps out new avenues of critical study for the future. This important resource: Offers a definitive guide to the action film Contains insightful contributions from a wide range of international film experts and scholars Reviews the evolution of the genre from the silent era to today’s age of digital blockbusters Offers nuanced commentary and analysis of socio-cultural issues such as race, nationality, and gender in action films Written for scholars, teachers and students in film studies, film theory, film history, genre studies, and popular culture, A Companion to the Action Film is an essential guide to one of international cinema’s most important, popular, and influential genres.

Author : Melanie Jackson
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781459819573

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Tick Tock Terror by Melanie Jackson Pdf

Conor loves to climb. So when the crusty old manager of a thrill ride based on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" challenges Conor to scale the ride in the dark of night and hide a package at the top, he foolishly accepts. But it isn't long before he realizes that he is now involved in something far more dangerous. What is in the package, and what does it have to do with Edgar Allan Poe? And why is the town bully so terrified of the old man? The more Conor learns, the deeper in trouble he gets.

Author : Donald McDowall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07
Category : Chiropractic
ISBN : 1410763471

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Wise Cracks and Funny Bones by Donald McDowall Pdf

Author : Sarah Vowell
Publisher : Riverhead Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781594485640

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Unfamiliar Fishes by Sarah Vowell Pdf

From the bestselling author of "The Wordy Shipmates" comes an examination of Hawaii's emblematic and exceptional history, retracing the impact of New England missionaries who began arriving in the early 1800s to remake the island paradise into a version of New England.

Author : Glenwood Henry Irons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015021554210

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Gender, Language, and Myth by Glenwood Henry Irons Pdf