Julius Alvin

This book has something to offend everyone. Regardless of whether your sensitivities lie in areas of sex, religion, politics, death, or body secretions, and whether you are more bothered by jokes that are sexist, racist, or just disgusting, you will certainly find choice items that will leave you wanting less. Lawyers get special attention, as does former President Bill Clinton, blonde women, gays, Italians, blacks, Puerto Ricans, Polish people, bathroom activities, and sexual activities of all varieties. For some reason, "white" males are never the butt of humor of this variety (sociologists take note.).

To call this work sophomoric would insult second year students everywhere. I'm thick- skinned enough that I could take the jokes for what they are. However, no more than a handful of the jokes did I find truly funny, and fewer still would I ever dare repeat in public. If you like this kind of humor, this collection might have a bit of appeal. Otherwise, be forewarned and steer clear.… (mais)