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Old Jews Telling Jokes: 5,000 Years of Funny Bits and Not-So-Kosher Laughs [Paperback]

Sam Hoffman , Eric Spiegelman
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Book Description

September 7, 2010
A grasshopper walked into a bar and ordered a drink.
The bartender looked at him and said, “You know we have a drink named after you?”
The grasshopper replied, “You have a drink named Stanley?”
 
Schtick happens. For five thousand years, God’s chosen people have cornered the market on knee-slappers, zingers, and knock-knock jokes. Now Old Jews Telling Jokes mines mothers, fathers, bubbies, and zaydes for comic gelt. What we get are jokes that are funnier than a pie in the punim: Abie and Becky jokes; hilarious rabbi, doctor, and mohel tales; and those bits just for Mom (Q: What’s the difference between a Jewish mother and a Rottweiler? A: Eventually a Rottweiler will let go!). Some are just naughty and some are downright bawdy—but either way you’ll laugh till you plotz. With Borscht Belt gags from Brooklyn to Bel Air to Boca, Old Jews Telling Jokes is like chicken soup for your funny bone. I mean, would it kill you to laugh a little?
 

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Editorial Reviews

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"Chock full of funny stuff!" -- Mel Brooks, director and author of The 2000 Year Old Man

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“The best of a disappearing art.”
      —Mark Harris, New York Magazine (Mark Harris New York Magazine ) --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Villard (September 7, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345522354
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345522351
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book has made me laugh on almost every page. Russ D.  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Funny book, but mostly the same jokes as the website September 24, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book because it was advertised on the "Old Jews Telling Jokes" website, one of my favorite humor sites on the web. If you are unfamiliar with the website, then the book is probably great for you. Unfortunately, most or all of the jokes in the book so far are taken from that commercially-paid website. Unless you are hearing-impaired, and are 'religiously' opposed to commercials, the website is a much better experience. Jokes are simply funnier when told, with all the inflection, timing, acting and accents.

The book is funny enough; but I suppose I was hoping for a lot of stuff not shown on the website.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What started out as a 44-minute DVD released in September 2009 (see my review of that on Amazon), is now a three-hour "audio book". The video showed some older Jews (both male and female) telling jokes. They stood in from of a curtain and (usually) made you laugh. These weren't visual jokes so the visuals weren't needed.

Director Sam Hoffman put out the word to have folks submit jokes and audition for the audio-only version. He got hundreds of replies. The result is that the best of the lot are included on the 3-disc CD set. While many of the jokes - recorded in front of a live audience - are told by their contributors, some are read by Hoffman himself - with acknowledgement to the submitter. Hoffman has also, expanded the concept in this audio version by adding introductions to many of the jokes, or the "chapters" (actually subject headings). He provides a background on Jewish humor and nearly always translates or defines certain Jewish or Yiddish words necessary in order to understand the joke.

A few of these "jokes" are legendary and have lived on through the years. But many were new to me and I found myself laughing out loud in public places while listening through my earbuds. Sometime it was the punch line; sometime the delivery.

And what defines "old" in the title. I'd change it to "older" if I could (but it wouldn't be funny, right? Most of the story tellers appear to be in the 50+ age range.

While non-Jews might find some interest in this product, its aimed at the Jewish population. And I can certainly recommend it for a few fun hours to lighten your day. Life is too short. Laugh a little!

Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic"
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars so-so July 2, 2011
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This CD started so slow that I almost turned it off, then 1/2 way through the first CD, it started to get better. It wasn't hilarious, but had some cute jokes.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Old Jokes...not as good in book form
The beauty of the website and Broadway show, "Old Jews Telling Jokes" is that you get to hear alter kockers actually performing the jokes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Thea Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars Laughing our loud in the store
I came across this book in the gift shop at the New York Public Library and found myself laughing out loud. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Diana G. Chapman
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother with this one.
I ordered this book with the intention of giving it to a friend. Unfortunately, I had to return it because the jokes were too inappropriate for gifting. Read more
Published 5 months ago by abracadabra
5.0 out of 5 stars Da best
The borscht belt is still alive in the pages of this book. I gave this to my non Jewish friends. Didn't have to explain much. I can still hear them laughing!
Published 5 months ago by H. Teitelbaum
5.0 out of 5 stars did you ever enjoy a kosher tickle?
as an 81 year old product of a jewish father and a shiksa mother this collection of oft told anecdotes.these jokes are conveniently arranged by topic. Read more
Published 6 months ago by roy the goy
5.0 out of 5 stars Old Jew doing a review.
Funny can't describe this book--it's hilarious. Over two hundred sixty pages of side splitting jokes. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Joel the reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book of Jewish Jokes
I have enjoyed their web site and the book. It is easy to read and provides much entertainment for many people. I use it at parties and it is always a hit. Read more
Published on March 13, 2011 by Richard
1.0 out of 5 stars What a waste
What a waste of money. At least half the CD's is a very unfunny guy giving us the biographies of each joke teller and retelling Jewish history. Read more
Published on February 23, 2011 by Peter Richards
4.0 out of 5 stars Oy Vey -- laughter is the most pleasing sound to G-d
After falling in love with the web site and videos on which this book is based, I had to see the book which is a delight. Read more
Published on January 23, 2011 by lisa Grunberger
5.0 out of 5 stars Old Jews
This book has made me laugh on almost every page. A great Chanukah stocking stuffer.
Published on November 5, 2010 by Russ D.
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