Author Description
Collier Books paperback. Comedy illustrated.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the linguistic gap between common human experiences and the official English dictionary by proposing new terms for unnamed phenomena. Rich Hall, a comedian and writer, utilizes his background in observational humor to catalog these missing words. The text functions as a satirical lexicon, providing definitions and illustrations for concepts that lack formal nomenclature in standard English.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A collection of invented words categorized by their situational application
- Humorous definitions for everyday annoyances and social awkwardness
- Illustrations accompanying each entry to clarify the context of the term
Scope Limits
- The book does not provide etymological accuracy or linguistic research
- It does not cover formal vocabulary or academic language standards
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the lighthearted and accessible nature of the prose, which is designed for quick consumption rather than deep study. Critics highlight this as a popular example of 1980s observational humor that successfully popularized the term 'sniglet' in common parlance.
Page Count:
93
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Macmillan Pub Co
ISBN-10:
0020125607
ISBN-13:
9780020125600
Humor
Satire
Vocabulary
Language
Comedy
Wordplay