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Potty, Fartwell and Knob: From Luke Warm to Minty Badger - Extraordinary But True Names of British People (Paperback)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Headline (2 Oct 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 075531655X
ISBN-13: 978-0755316557
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.2 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

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Allison Pearson, Daily Mail, October 3 2007

'Hilarious... all of [the names] make you happy to belong to a people who believe it is their patriotic duty not to take themselves too seriously'
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4.0 out of 5 stars Childish, hilarious, smut!, 14 Feb 2009

By	kiclarkey (Biddulph, UK) - See all my reviews

I challenge anybody not to laugh out loud at SOMETHING in this book. It's a bunch of lists of people's genuine names, divided into themes. Some of them are eye-wateringly rude, others just weird or make unintentional phrases. It's a book to read in small doses, to avoid overkill, and it the quality isn't maintained up to the end, which is why I "only" rate it 4*. Makes a great present for anyone who will laugh at things because they sound funny, with no further analysis needed. And it makes a fab toilet book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, 23 Nov 2007

By	Bellhop Bob (Gloucestershire and environs) - See all my reviews

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Not since David Sedaris's ME TALK PRETTY ONE DAY and McCrae's KATZENJAMMER have I laughed so much at names and situations. This is a great book, but the most amazin part is that it's true!

The research that went into this is incredible and one can only imagine the author knocking on doors, asking for information. WHY parents would name some of their kids these things is beyond the imagination, but it happens. "Rosetta Pennis?" Come on! Were you TRYING to put you kid in a mentai institution? Would also recommend the book DO ANTS HAVE ARSHOLES? which is equally funny, but on a different level.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Endless Fun and Thought!, 26 Nov 2007

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This review is from: Potty, Fartwell and Knob: From Luke Warm to Minty Badger - Extraordinary But True Names of British People (Hardcover)

This and PETER CAVE'S CAN A ROBOT BE HUMAN have been my best 2 book buys for a long time. Ash makes you laugh and wonder and Cave makes you laugh and think. They are an excellent combination to buy together!

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book
Full of incredibly stupid names. I've given away a dozen books as presents and all the recipients think the same as I do: it's brilliant!

Published 1 month ago by Inspector

5.0 out of 5 stars so funny you dont want to giv it away!
thank god my parents werent so creative as to name me Pochahantas! on those days when you need to check who you are give a thought for those who were.... well read it yourself.

Published 1 month ago by Malcolm Boyd

5.0 out of 5 stars Very successful gift
I bought this book for a birthday present for my son; feedback from him suggests that it went down very well and provided laughs every time it was picked up again. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Ling Mitchel

5.0 out of 5 stars Potty fartwell and Knob
A very amusing read but only in small doses. Definitely good value for money. Just when you think you've found your favourite name, there's another beauty and they are all real... Read more

Published 8 months ago by L. Orchard

5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift
I bought the hardback last year, and then bought it again several times as a present - it was universally well-receieved. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Clive Tring

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely funny and very rude
This book is one of the very few I have read where you can just about guarantee a laugh out loud every time you open it. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Mr. Paul R. Brodrick

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't see names like these anymore
I love this book. I've bought several copies to give to like minded friends. I've had tears of laughter rolling down my face. It's a really fun read. Read more

Published 9 months ago by J. Peggs

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Pleasures
There is something basic about laughing at someone's funny name, and this book has so many. It is so easy to dip into and raise a smile, even in the dark winter months.

Published 9 months ago by P. Rogers

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully funny book!
I was both crying and hurting with laughter reading this book last night....!

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Published 10 months ago by R. MCGINLEY

5.0 out of 5 stars Potty, Fartwell and Knob
I saw this in Smiths yesterday, came home and ordered two copies off Amazon. It's the funniest thing I've ever seen and I had tears streaming down my face, as did my daughter who... Read more

Published 10 months ago by Vee Pownall

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