The Grammar of Laughter: Where Words Go Wrong and Right
Language is meant to make life easier—but often, it makes things hilariously complicated. The Grammar of Laughter takes you on a witty journey through the quirks, contradictions, and comic disasters of human communication.
From grammar slip-ups and punctuation jokes to mistranslations that spark comedy gold, this book explores why words fail, why we laugh, and why humor might be the best way to understand language.
Inside, you’ll discover:
Why a single comma can save Grandma’s life
The world’s funniest translation fails (and what they teach us)
Puns, idioms, and wordplay from cultures around the globe
How accents, slang, and autocorrect create accidental comedy
The science behind laughter—and why it heals and connects us
How humor evolved from ancient jokes to TikTok memes
Whether you’re a language lover, a teacher, a student, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, this book will make you smile, groan, and see words in a whole new way.
Because when words go wrong, laughter gets it right.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Grammar of Laughter: Where Words Go Wrong and RightLanguage is meant to make life easier-but often, it makes things hilariously complicated. The Grammar of Laughter takes you on a witty journey through the quirks, contradictions, and comic disasters of human communication.From grammar slip-ups and punctuation jokes to mistranslations that spark comedy gold, this book explores why words fail, why we laugh, and why humor might be the best way to understand language.Inside, you'll discover: Why a single comma can save Grandma's lifeThe world's funniest translation fails (and what they teach us)Puns, idioms, and wordplay from cultures around the globeHow accents, slang, and autocorrect create accidental comedyThe science behind laughter-and why it heals and connects usHow humor evolved from ancient jokes to TikTok memesWhether you're a language lover, a teacher, a student, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, this book will make you smile, groan, and see words in a whole new way.Because when words go wrong, laughter gets it right. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798275016048
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Grammar of Laughter: Where Words Go Wrong and RightLanguage is meant to make life easier-but often, it makes things hilariously complicated. The Grammar of Laughter takes you on a witty journey through the quirks, contradictions, and comic disasters of human communication.From grammar slip-ups and punctuation jokes to mistranslations that spark comedy gold, this book explores why words fail, why we laugh, and why humor might be the best way to understand language.Inside, you'll discover: Why a single comma can save Grandma's lifeThe world's funniest translation fails (and what they teach us)Puns, idioms, and wordplay from cultures around the globeHow accents, slang, and autocorrect create accidental comedyThe science behind laughter-and why it heals and connects usHow humor evolved from ancient jokes to TikTok memesWhether you're a language lover, a teacher, a student, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, this book will make you smile, groan, and see words in a whole new way.Because when words go wrong, laughter gets it right. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798275016048
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