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- 544 pages
- Reading time
- 20 hours
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Exploring nearly two hundred comic staples, the book delves into the often overlooked origins and cultural significance of American humor. It highlights a range of topics from hiccups to outhouses, revealing insights about society's evolution. Christopher Miller's engaging narrative offers a captivating blend of wit and history, showcasing the diverse landscape of American comedy, from the highbrow to the lowbrow. This journey through forgotten humor serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of cultural influences that shape our comedic legacy.
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American Cornball, Christopher Miller
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- American Cornball
- Subtitle
- A Laffopedic Guide to the Formerly Funny
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Miller
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 544
- ISBN13
- 9780062225184
- Category
- Comic books, Social sciences, Maps and Travel, Humor, Biographies and Thoughts, Political Science / Politics, Almanacs, Anthologies, Yearbooks, Calendars
- Description
- Exploring nearly two hundred comic staples, the book delves into the often overlooked origins and cultural significance of American humor. It highlights a range of topics from hiccups to outhouses, revealing insights about society's evolution. Christopher Miller's engaging narrative offers a captivating blend of wit and history, showcasing the diverse landscape of American comedy, from the highbrow to the lowbrow. This journey through forgotten humor serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of cultural influences that shape our comedic legacy.