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A very funny spoof of pop-science collections (Telegraph )
The finest example of man-friendly Q&A bog books out there (Zoo )
Every year, one funny book seems to stand out from all the others. This year, it's Do Ants Have Arseholes?... a rip-roaring parody... (The Spectator )
The book being touted as this year's can't-miss, downstairs-loo-fixture of a dead-cert publishing-phenomenon-cum-stocking-filler sensation... (The Guardian )
The finest example of man-friendly Q&A bog books out there (Zoo )
Every year, one funny book seems to stand out from all the others. This year, it's Do Ants Have Arseholes?... a rip-roaring parody... (The Spectator )
The book being touted as this year's can't-miss, downstairs-loo-fixture of a dead-cert publishing-phenomenon-cum-stocking-filler sensation... (The Guardian )
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A hilarious parody of the popular series of New Scientist question and answer books DOES ANYTHING EAT WASPS? and WHY DON'T PENGUINS' FEET FREEZE?
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Going by the other reviews on here, this book really seems to divide people in a Marmitian kind of way (you either love it or hate it). The concept's great, and the questions are things that we all need to know the answers to. Actually, they're not, but they are funny: Where does my lap go when I stand up? Where is the middle of nowhere? How easy is it to fall off a log? Is there another word for synonym? My housemate claims to be indifferent to Marmite - is he weird? (And based on the answer to that, perhaps I'm weird for not reacting stronger one way or the other to this book?...)
Quite a few of the answers, discussions and "editor's comments" did make me smile, and can be pretty clever in a surreal, not-to-be-taken-in-the-least-bit-seriously way. I can see how some people would really find it funny when others really wouldn't. But personally, ultimately I didn't find the book quite as funny as I thought it had promised. Then again, with a title like that, it did have a lot to live up to...
Quite a few of the answers, discussions and "editor's comments" did make me smile, and can be pretty clever in a surreal, not-to-be-taken-in-the-least-bit-seriously way. I can see how some people would really find it funny when others really wouldn't. But personally, ultimately I didn't find the book quite as funny as I thought it had promised. Then again, with a title like that, it did have a lot to live up to...
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This is a totally daft surreally inventive book which moves the total sum of knowledge of the human race forward not one jot and all the better for that! Thoroughly enjoyable - very funny - buy one and give the other away free to a particularly stodgy relative!
Mick Drake- author of the comic novel All`s Well at Wellwithoute
Mick Drake- author of the comic novel All`s Well at Wellwithoute
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I knew within a few pages this was not for me. I am quite a juvenile 36 year old but this was far too juvenile for me, (taking in mind I have a wife and 2 kids - so not 'that' juvenile). It was just not funny and was just stupid. Think of a question, let some chimps type, some completely random answers and publish it. I dont usually throw books away - but within two weeks this was nestled gently at the bottom of the recycling bin, probably the best decision I made, and being safely aware that this copy could no longer inflict itself on anyone else. Dont get me wrong I have a good sense of humour - but this stuff is just unfunny crap.
Some people may find it funny, but hey 'Last of the Summer Wine' lasted for years so there is no accounting for taste - this book made me smile less (and I despise Last Of The Summer Wine).
I would like to think that (if it is ever re-printed), the last question being "How do you feel now sucker, after parting with your hard earned cash for this dirge?". The title of the book is quite funny, hence 1 star.
PS I have an idea, I should give this book 5 stars, that is far more hilarious than anything between its pages.
Some people may find it funny, but hey 'Last of the Summer Wine' lasted for years so there is no accounting for taste - this book made me smile less (and I despise Last Of The Summer Wine).
I would like to think that (if it is ever re-printed), the last question being "How do you feel now sucker, after parting with your hard earned cash for this dirge?". The title of the book is quite funny, hence 1 star.
PS I have an idea, I should give this book 5 stars, that is far more hilarious than anything between its pages.
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Funny
This did take a while to read but only due to commitments, it was an excellent read and i would recommed others to take a peek as well
Published 3 months ago by Alison
Good for someone with a stupid sense of humour
I bought this book for my other half who finds the silliest things amusing. I read the reviews already on here before buying and will agree its either a book you will enjoy or not,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by E. Moggan
excellent
I really like the questions reading the origin of the name Roger and why the Ozzies call women sheilas.
Published on 27 Dec 2009 by M. Thanki
If you're into this sort of thing.....
This book, well - to sum it up, you either love it, or you hate it. I know quite a few people who would read the first few pages and immediately opt for the latter, but I... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by giantbuttons
Some good Q&A when you sift through the rubbish
A strange book to review. You feel and hope the book will be good, have good humour and interesting stories. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by A. J. Parkes
Disappointing and misleading
I thought that this book would be along the lines of the excellent 'What eats wasps?' and 'Why don't a penguin's feet freeze?' books. Boy was I wrong. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2009 by Sc Mead
Greatest questions ever asked
There is no scientific explainations used in this book, nor are any of the questions answered truthfully. It is without a doubt just a relaxing book to read and have a laugh at. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2009 by Simon Wells
A brilliant spoof - Audio CD Review
I've noticed that there doesn't seem to be any reviews here for the Audio CD version of this book so i thought i'd add one... Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2008 by Stuart Randall
Do Arseholes write about Ants and 101 OBRQs?
I read the negative reviews here about this book and thought what a load of stuffshirts. With my well honed schoolboy sense of humour I couldn't wait to take this to the inner... Read more
Published on 30 April 2008 by Rob Sawyer
Very funny!
It's quite scary to see that some people have taken this book seriously. Maybe it is a symptom of the world today but it's good to know that the rest of us have a sense of humour!
Published on 28 Mar 2008 by S. Haynes
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