{"product_id":"so-bad-its-good-the-art-of-the-terrible-joke-hardcover","title":"So Bad It's Good: The Art of the Terrible Joke - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Rampton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSo Bad It's Good: The Art of the Terrible Joke\u003c\/em\u003e isn't just a collection of jokes--it's a masterclass in the fine, underrated art of humorously bad comedy.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with timeless dad jokes and fresh, laugh-out-loud material, this book has jokes for every occasion. Scattered among its treasure trove of jokes are fascinating subject spreads and features that explore the science and culture of comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do these so-bad-they're-good jokes work? What's with the dad-joke phenomenon? And how can you write your own groaners that actually land? With sections spanning cheesy puns, funny fish jokes, and silly shaggy dog stories, there's something for everyone here. Plus, spreads featuring hilarious insights into the world of joke-telling ensure this book is more than just your average joke book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor dads, aspiring stand-up kings, and anyone looking to steal the room with an expertly delivered joke, this side-splitting guide delivers laughs on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSubject Spreads: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Cheese jokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Fish jokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- History jokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Animal jokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeature Spreads: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Jokes throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why jokes work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why are rubbish jokes so good?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How to write your own rubbish jokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How to deliver a joke \u003cem\u003enon-rubbishly\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why do Christmas crackers have jokes in?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The dad\/joke connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMike Rampton is much more than a dad-joke aficionado--he's a comedy connoisseur. A celebrated author and writer of clever, quirky content, Mike has a knack for turning even the silliest topics into engaging reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis works include \u003cem\u003eThere's No Such Thing as a Silly Question\u003c\/em\u003e (Nosy Crow, 2024), published in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and sold in an impressive 22 territories. Coming soon are \u003cem\u003eBecome a Genius in a Year\u003c\/em\u003e (HarperCollins Children's Books, May 2025) and \u003cem\u003ePoo What Where?\u003c\/em\u003e (Bloomsbury, 2026), a light-hearted look at the fascinating world of faeces. Look out for \u003cem\u003eYour Brilliant Brain\u003c\/em\u003e (Nosy Crow, 2027), a picture book that explores the wonders of neuroscience. When he's not writing, Mike contributes to leading outlets such as \u003cem\u003eEsquire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThrillist\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMental Floss\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eKerrang!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48821725167865,"sku":"9780008785635","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/AhSwdPCH5k9780008785635.webp?v=1786786626","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/so-bad-its-good-the-art-of-the-terrible-joke-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}