There is a mountain of work on Shakespeare's comedies but very little on what, in all the plays, can be described as comic. In this book that topic is approached via a number of practical joke episodes, some of them well known - the deceptions Hal and Poins practice on Falstaff, the tricking of Malvolio or Parolles - the others a little less so (the 'Induction' to The Taming of the Shrew for example). In order to define more closely the many different kinds of comedy Shakepseare can find in the practical joke, comparisons are made with the use of the beffa in both Boccaccio and later Italian writers, and with similar episodes from the work of Jonson. Frequent references are also made to practical jokes as they occur in later literature or in our current popular culture and, throughout the... Less

Enlist the help of the wide Ride Antic Snowboard if other boards are leaving you feeling like you're just not getting enough from your stick. It's a real live practical joker that's built for aggressive all-mountain shredding and equipped with board-saving and skill-boosting features. And by practical joker, we mean that the joke is on your narrow-footing buddies who have had the advantage for way too long.

For the cat lover the humor in High Cotton This Is Not A Joke THE CAT Doormat will last almost as long as the mat itself! It makes a super gift for the cat lover in your life. The High Cotton This Is Not A Joke THE CAT Doormat is 18" x 27" constructed with 100#37 Olefin indoor/outdoor carpet making it long lasting and practical. Doormat Reads: "This is not a joke. If you ever want to see these people again bring me 5 lbs of fresh tuna in a plain brown bag. THE CAT. Humorous durable doormat. Great for

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Tim Nyberg, author of the hilarious, definitive guide to practical jokes, is back with The Practical Joker's Handbook: The Sequel. This compendium of all-new practical jokes is a wild, diabolical follow-up to the original.Like The Practical Joker's Handbook, this sequel is built upon contributions submitted to his Web site from Nyberg's fans.Of course, the entertaining Nyberg has sifted though his warped fans' merciless suggestions to weed out the dangerous, the mean-spirited, and the potentially litigious. As Nyberg says in the book's introduction, it's only a good practical joke if "both parties (eventually) find humor in the prank."The Practical Joker's Handbook: The Sequel is a sly collection of blueprints for jokes and pranks to play at home, at work, at school, at the... Less

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Sealed in package, brand new from 2006, is this golf joke/prank set with book and accessories. Clean and odor free. Here are the specifics: Retail Value:$14.95 Company: Retail Books, CAlifornia. Country of Origin: Made in China Contents: Book by Chris Rodell entitiled, "Golf's Greatest Practical Jokes" along with exploding golf ball, flat top tees and ball markers. Size: 8 1/4" X 8 1/4"X 2". Flaws: None Enlarging the photos and using the zoom underneath should help you see this item accurately.

Laughter is the best medicine! And Bob Phillips, the primary care doctor of practical jokes, joins comic forces with cartoonist Jonny Hawkins to present one unforgettable dose of healthy humor and medical merriment in the form of— absolutely hilarious anecdotes one–liners worth repeating jokes to cure what ails a person cartoons to brighten any day Anyone who has been a patient, is part of the medical profession, or just wants to be sure their funny bone is working will love this prescription of laughter.

Practical Jokes In Hell Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. SET OF MATCHING SCREWS IS INCLUDED giving it a perfect finishing touch. Made of durable metal material.

Practical Jokes In Hell Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. SET OF MATCHING SCREWS IS INCLUDED giving it a perfect finishing touch. Made of durable metal material.

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Any guy who can get not just one but six books-selling well over a million copies, by the way-out of a topic like duct tape has to know how to make people laugh. Tim Nyberg, creator of the Duct Tape books, truly is such a funny person. . . . He brings his bizarre sense of humor to everything he does.Fun is certainly the operative word for Nyberg's latest book, The Practical Joker's Handbook, the only practical joke collection in print. Using his Web site, the author spent six years collecting practical joke and prank ideas from around the world. This definitive handbook features the best and the funniest of these, all designed to remind readers to have fun, not to take life too seriously, and to catch people off-guard to make them laugh. (Potentially harmful jokes and pranks were... Less

Enlist the help of the wide Ride Antic Snowboard if other boards are leaving you feeling like you're just not getting enough from your stick. It's a real live practical joker that's built for aggressive all-mountain shredding and equipped with board-saving and skill-boosting features. And by practical joker, we mean that the joke is on your narrow-footing buddies who have had the advantage for way too long.

Practical Jokes In Hell Tile Pen Holder is measuring 5w x 5h x 2d. Made from high quality solid mahogany wood with satin finish and one 4.25 commercial grade mirror gloss ceramic tile. Looks great on a desk or counter top with a full color custom imaged tile.

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Introducing a new series from the demented genius who brought you THE DAY MY BUTT WENT PSYCHO. Finally, the series that made Andy Griffiths an Australian publishing phenomenon is coming to America!Before he introduced the world to butts gone beserk, Andy Griffiths unleashed the JUST books: outlandish collections of silly stories that turned him into a bestselling sensation. Now Andy brings his insane brand of humor to this side of the Pacific -- and American readers won't believe what they've been missing!Ever skipped out on school by pretending you're dead? Ever convinced a friend that they're invisible? Ever been stuck in a gorilla suit and nearly put in a zoo? Andy has. In JUST KIDDING, join this joker as he attempts some of the best -- and worst -- practical jokes in history!

If you love playing practical jokes, you’ll love the Crazy 8-ball by Action. Even though it looks like a “normal” 8-ball, it is weighted off-center so when you try to hit it straight, it spins and wobbles in a different direction. You may e

Cautiously you sit down in your beach chair wearing the Carve Designs Women's Banyan Cover-Up Dress. Your brother and his friends look mighty suspicious at the moment and you have the feeling that you're the main target of some kind of practical joke. At least if they try something, you can quickly jet out of your chair, thanks to this loosely-fit cover-up with mid-thigh rise. An adjustable tie at the empire waist gives you a just-right fit, the better to scamper out of reach.

Stories about practical jokes or tricks played on friends or family can make us smile or maybe chuckle a little. Enjoy a few of these tales in this book.

In Preston Sturges' second film CHRISTMAS IN JULY a practical joke propels a hard-working New York couple into a financial and ideological fiasco that challenges the concepts of talent destiny and the value of validation. The simple yet soon-to-be-complic ated plot sees two lovers sitting on the roof on a hot New York City night arguing about money. The beautiful girl Betty Ellen Drew attempts to sell her grumpy and hardscrabble fianc Jimmy Dick Powell on the merits of a one-room apartment when all the while he is desperately attempting to hear the radio which promises to announce the 25000 winner of a slogan contest for a local coffee company. The next day when a trio of prankster coworkers forge a telegraph telling him that he has won Jimmy and Betty are swept into a changed world one... Less

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Cautiously you sit down in your beach chair wearing the Carve Designs Women's Banyan Cover-Up Dress. Your brother and his friends look mighty suspicious at the moment and you have the feeling that you're the main target of some kind of practical joke. At least if they try something, you can quickly jet out of your chair, thanks to this loosely-fit cover-up with mid-thigh rise. An adjustable tie at the empire waist gives you a just-right fit, the better to scamper out of reach.

This is for anyone who enjoys making others laugh or pulling a harmless, practical joke. The crack products are powerful, eyecatching item, that draws a smile and response from anyone who sees them. it is made out of actual sport balls in order to creat 3 - D look. IT CAN GO ON - CAR & TRUCK WINDOWS, GLASS DOORS, MIRRORS COMPUTER MONITORS STORE FRONTS. & HOME OR OFFICE DECORATIONS. IT MEASURES 8" IN DIAMETER.

High Cotton This Is Not A Joke THE DOG Doormat may not be a joke but it sure is funny! Dog lovers will enjoy the humor in what a dog is likely to be thinking! Be on the lookout for a brown bag filled with roast beef crossing your threshold! The High Cotton This Is Not A Joke THE DOG Doormat is 18" x 27" durable and easy to clean. Doormat Reads: "This is not a joke. If you ever want to see these people again bring me 5 lbs of rib roast in a plain brown bag. THE DOG."

“What’s smarter than a talking bird?” A spelling bee. “How did the convict use his computer to escape from prison?” He hit the escape key. “What does Harry Potter use to correct his magic?” The spell-checker. This follow-up to the popular You Must Be Joking contains a fresh assortment of jokes, riddles, and knock-knocks. There's also hilariously fractured song, movie, and book titles arranged by such topics as “Laptop Laughs,” “ Screams of Laughter,” and “Fiddle with Riddles.” But these jokes aren't just for reading: author/illustrato r Paul Brewer includes 11-1/2 tips that show future comedians how to prepare and perform their own stand-up routines. In addition to memorizing jokes from books, he encourages young comics to make up their own. He also suggests they watch old movies and... Less

Functions as a regular calculator, too! Crazy calculator displays one of 10 kooky messages whenever the equal sign is pressed. Watch their faces when their equations result in sarcastic answers like "I FORGOT" and "WHO CARES"! Functions as a regular calculator too--only YOU know the secret to do it! Solar powered. Auto shut-off. 5"x3.5".

Great gag gift. Assorted styles.

Arresting layered screenprint fronts a short-sleeve, V-neck T-shirt. Color(s): washed navy. Brand: KINETIX. Style Name: Kinetix 'Jokes On You' Screenprint T-Shirt. Style Number: 510841. Manufacturer part number KXBAT4