A Taste of Funny [Paperback]

Marjorie Dorfman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2002

Humorous and well-researched articles presented on a platter of anecdotal material about your favorite foods and drinks.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Starting some twenty years ago as a short story writer of horror and ghostly fiction, Ms Dorfman has branched out into the worlds of journalism and humor. She publishes regularly in the Bristol Pilot and The Bucks County Herald and also maintains seven web sites offering well-researched articles on a wide variety of subjects ranging from general humor, food, drink and pop culture to the challenges of aging, maintaining a household and being a non-mechanical soul in a technological society. Her newest site, What's New, Emu?, expresses, in its own unique way, her love of all animals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Imprint Books (October 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591094356
• ISBN-13: 978-1591094357
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,576,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rodney Dangerfield meets Joan Rivers, March 11, 2005

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Priscilla A. Estes (Yardley, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Taste of Funny (Paperback)

A Taste of Funny had me chuckling so much in bed that I could hardly go to sleep. If Rodney Dangerfield (RIP) merged with Joan Rivers, a book like this would be the result. Dorfman weaves wisecracks (about vokda: "Hey,Mac, this spud's for you!) with knowledge (potatoes came from Peru,not Ireland--4,500 years ago) in a most entertaining fashion. A fun read; and a good gift, on its own or slipped into a gormet basket. Would make a great hostess gift.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars tasty and funny indeed, February 3, 2005

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gail v "gail" (n.y. usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Taste of Funny (Paperback)

A Taste of Funny is a very enjoyable and fast read that would appeal to "foodies and non-foodies" alike. Not only did I find Ms. Dorfman to have a delightful sense of humor, the book is also filled with interesting and obscure facts regarding various foods. We learn about the "caveat emptor" (buyer beware) when purchasing bottled water. We learn how to avoid crying tears while peeling onions. I laughed out loud while reading the article about the giant lobster.

The conclusion page notes that the articles are meant to amuse and distract from the stress of everyday life. Ms. Dorfman clearly accomplished her goal.

Buy the book...you won't regret it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute!, March 31, 2005

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Tiffany (Burlingame, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Taste of Funny (Paperback)

A Taste of Funny is a fantastic book to breeze through. It's divided into snip-its that are concise, entertaining, and educational. My favorite was the chapter on low-fat substitutes, which goes through the trials and tribulations of trying to decipher nutrition labels. This book would make a delightful hostess gift, stocking stuffer, or party favor for anyone who finds delight in food.