Rationale of the dirty joke vs The Jewish joke: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Wit and humor, History and criticism, Humor
Rationale of the dirty joke
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Why do people tell dirty jokes? And what is it about a joke's dirtiness that makes it funny? G. Legman was perhaps the foremost scholar of the dirty joke, and as legions of humor writers and comedians know, his…
The Jewish joke
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Heard the one about the Rabbi and the cow from Minsk? Look no further than this witty compendium, a fascinating and revealing celebration of the great Jewish Joke.
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The verdict
- The Jewish joke is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 15 for Rationale of the dirty joke.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Rationale of the dirty joke | The Jewish joke | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (59) | — |
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Reception
| Rationale of the dirty joke | The Jewish joke | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 59 | — |
| Editions | 18 | 6 |
| Want to read | 228 | — |
| Reading it now | 12 | — |
| Written reviews | 11 | — |
| Pages | 811 | 192 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: Rationale of the dirty joke or The Jewish joke?
The Jewish joke is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Jewish joke (192 pages, ≈ 3 h 33 m); Rationale of the dirty joke (811 pages, ≈ 15 h 01 m).
Which is harder to read: Rationale of the dirty joke or The Jewish joke?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Rationale of the dirty joke: Challenging; The Jewish joke: Moderate.