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The Wicked Wit of England is a celebration of British humour, featuring a collection of stories, anecdotes, quips and quotes that capture the various idiosyncrasies of the English character.If there is one thing that first-time visitors to England find mystifying - along with our obsession with discussing the weather, our pride in making the perfect cup of tea, and our impossible-to-decipher slang - it is our unique sense of humour.
Have you just been insulted? Or was the slight merely a demonstration of affection? Was that a genuine compliment? Or is the ever-present sarcasm in English conversation at work again? The dark, dry and often ironic humour of the English can be difficult to get your head around, but there's no doubting its essentiality at the heart of English culture.
As well as
celebrating this classic humour,
The Wicked Wit of England encompasses the various idiosyncrasies of the English character - the social awkwardness, the constant need to apologize, the stiff upper lip, and the love of queuing, to name but a few. Containing a varied
collection of stories, anecdotes, quips and
quotes featuring English people from all walks of life, from Quentin Crisp to Frank Skinner and Stephen Hawking to Thora Hird, this book might not help outsiders fully understand the English, but it might help them tolerate us a little more.
About the author
Geoff Tibballs has written many bestselling books, including
Senior Jokes (The Ones You Can Remember),
Seriously Senior Moments (Or, Have You Bought This Book Before?) and
The Grumpy Old Git's Guide to Life.
Summary
Nobody does irony or sarcasm quite like the English. The Wicked Wit of England is a celebration of British humour, featuring a collection of stories, anecdotes, quips and quotes that capture the various idiosyncrasies of the English character.
