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The Onion Book of Known Knowledge: A Definitive Encyclopaedia Of Existing Information Hardcover – Bargain Price, October 23, 2012

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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (October 23, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316133264
  • ASIN: B00FY2R9TE
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 1 x 11.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (174 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsNot at all for the thin skinned....
By William E. Liberatore VINE VOICE on November 21, 2012
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Wow... The Onion... as usual... leaves no group untouched. If you are easily offended you will NOT be happy with this book! However, if you can see this book for what it is... humor (and a great deal of it very off-color)... you will love it. If you are familiar with the Onion online, then you'll know exactly what to expect. If you buy it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, but be warned... there are no taboos in terms of this book. Thanks for taking the time to read my review.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLaugh out loud funny . . .
By Sbl617 on October 25, 2012
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This compendium is hilarious! Entries on historical events and persons, current ones, random words and phrases. Pick it up and start reading anywhere. I guarantee that if you like satire and parody you will grin, giggle or occasionally roll on the floor chortling.
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3.0 out of 5 starsSarcastic humor - not for everyone
By MuddyDuck on December 21, 2012
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Some of this is really enjoyable, dry wit. Some of it is so ridiculous that it is funny. Some of it is just potty humor, so it may appeal to a wide range of people. Don't leave it lying around where any of your sensitive friends or relatives can get hold of it, unless you want to offend them so much that they will never visit you again. Still, if you need a laugh, this book can provide it. Much of it is insulting to the reader and gives you a chance to laugh at yourself. I've enjoyed seeing some of the twisted stuff compiled in this book. It has been good for some laughs.
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5.0 out of 5 starsHilarious Conversation Starter...Must Have!
By SJP7 on November 11, 2012
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I was looking for coffee table books for my new apartment and came across this book while browsing Amazon's huge collection of hardcover books. The Onion Book of Known Knowledge is absolutely hilarious. There is an entry for almost anything you can think of from "crumbs" to "Steve Jobs" to "jupiter." Each entry is funnier than the next and all are well-written. The book has been an outstanding conversation starter and is a favorite amongst our friends and family.

Bottom line, everyone should have this book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsContains content, pages are in order
By BruKraft on February 17, 2014
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Great book. excellent condition, nothing wrong with it. As stated, the book contains content, pages are made of paper and are assembled in order.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWisecracks galore!
By Judge J Drhedd on September 17, 2013
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Brilliant idea for a book, funny entries (many with intelligent twists and punchlines), and fantastic mileage in terms of amusement and laughter that the book will induce from you. You will also feel that a group carefully crafted and vetted each entry, rather than have one person trying hard to fill-in pages with duds in-between good entries. The illustrations are great too. And nice props to the all-powerful Filipinos!
I suggest though that you dont consume more than 5 entries in one sitting. If you read more than 5, there will be a tendency for you to always wait for a punchline in the end, so the enjoyment is somewhat spoiled. The wisecrack might not strike its full effect, compared to when you ration the book. You might also miss the intended irony in some entries in the process. So, just open the encyclopedia from time to time and randomly scan for an interesting person or event, perhaps during a break from reading a novel.
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4.0 out of 5 starsIt's The Onion-what do you expect?
By mom4kids4cats on December 21, 2012
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I am a fan of understated humor, overstated humor, subtle humor, humor in general, and sarcasm-however-I will warn the overly sensitive by stating that some of the material can be offensive. Don't leave it around for the kiddies. Must be a fan of great wits such as Mark Twain or towering intellectuals like Don Rickles and Sponge Bob Squarepants. Proceed at your own risk.
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5.0 out of 5 starsOh Onion how I love you
By Aundrea Kerr on January 11, 2013
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Well, to be honest I was going to give this to my brother-in-law for Christmas until my sister said, "Oh he might like it, I don't know." That's when I thought, "Oh well the hell with him, I KNOW I will like/love it" so, it stayed home with me. I have been reading the Onion for quite a while and I love the absurdity of it all. I read it before bedtime for a good laugh. I can't wait until my son gets old enough to read it. No one in my immediate circle of friends understand why I love this so much. Maybe time for new friends?!? Anyway, if you enjoy a good laugh get this book it's a very good read.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 starsGood but very time intensive to read through

I bought this for a christmas exchange. It didn't really make a hit. I thought it was something I would keep for myself if I liked it enough but decided to put it in the exchange.

Published 23 days ago by Angelina Mattioda
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat!

Bought as a gift for a friend- he loves it! Very funny content.

Published 1 month ago by Aimee Toms
5.0 out of 5 starsNice book.

This was a gift for my father. He seems to be enjoying it.

Published 1 month ago by injeniusmind
5.0 out of 5 starsHe loved it! Big hit at Christmas

Gift for my 23 year old grandson, although once I started looking at it I had trouble giving it away. He loved it! Big hit at Christmas.

Published 2 months ago by Betty Lowe
5.0 out of 5 starsReally funny stuff

Great book, like all of the Onion books. The only downside is when you pee your pants too often!

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3.0 out of 5 starsAn Authoritarian (SIC) Guide to Everything that Really Matters

The ...Book of Onion Knowledge (Book) is supposed to be chock-full of facts, but I discovered only two. 1) that the author doesn't like raisins. Read more

Published 4 months ago by mtspace
5.0 out of 5 starsI bought this book as a birthday present for my ...

I bought this book as a birthday present for my brother in law, and I really didn't want to give it up! Classic Onion hilarity.

Published 4 months ago by Katie McCullum
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

fine

Published 4 months ago by frank snyder
5.0 out of 5 stars4.5 stars

Subtle, witty and genuinely funny.

The jokes do seem to get slightly repetitive towards the end, though.

Published 5 months ago by dblu
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

life changing

Published 7 months ago by Christopher Hoops

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