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Dumb Britain: Bk. 2 (Private Eye) [Paperback]

Marcus Berkmann (Author)

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Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Private Eye Productions Ltd. (12 Oct 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1901784525
ISBN-13: 978-1901784527
Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 16.9 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great little book 29 Dec 2007

By Charles VINE™ VOICE

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I always think books like this are perfect for the bath or snuggling up with in an armchair. It is funny, inoffensive and relaxing. It pokes fun at people without being too sour.
There are some corking examples of stupidity here, some answers that defy belief and others that will have you roaring with laughter. And none have appeared in issues of Private Eye - so worry not about reading ones you may have read before.
Dumb Britain is a great idea and there will surely be sequels. Maybe it'll go on to rival the 'Colemanballs' books for longevity...

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great buy! 21 Nov 2008

By Donna

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I bought this as a "tree" present for my husband last Christmas and I can honestly say that this was a star buy. He has read it over and over again. He has favourite snippits that he frequently recites to me, and I often hear him chuckling away at some of the incredibly hilarious things people say, particularly when under pressure. Worth every penny!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A good laugh 4 May 2010

By Michael G. Mappin

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There's something compelling about watching or listening to a person on a TV or radio quiz come unstuck. Who knows what stress contestants face when answering a simple(?) question, but going by the answers in this book, it must be a good deal. Answers that are simply wrong are not amusing, but when the brain goes into freespin and comes up with a truly ludicrous answer, the results can be hilarious. Most of the Q&As in this book fall into this category, but there are some where the lack of general knowledge displayed by contestants is frighteningly funny. Don't read this book on the bus or train: you'll get a lot of strange looks.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Amusing in a rather trivial way

I suppose it it traditional to make fun at others' expense and Private Eye is an expert at that. The book plumbs almost incredible depths of ignorance, but there are also one or... Read more

Published on 22 April 2010 by D. A. Wright

3.0 out of 5 stars Some beauties in here.

Unfortunately, if you read the excerpt in the paper, then you'd've seen the best ones already. Reading this from scratch is the best way to appreciate it. Read more

Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Debzisme

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed

This book was not as funny as I thought it was going to be - disappointed sorry

Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Alfru

5.0 out of 5 stars Heil Dumb Britain

This is one of my favourite slots but I have to confess that far too many of the questions floor me.

Published on 15 Dec 2009 by McRobert

4.0 out of 5 stars Some great answers in this short book

A good collection of stupid answers to quiz questions.

Occasionally the right answers are not obvious (and not provided) but mostly the howlers are very funny. Read more

Published on 2 Feb 2008 by James

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing

I have really enjoyed reading Marcus Berkmann's books, particularly Brain Men. I was expecting some laugh out loud wrong answers in this book but never really managed anything more... Read more

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