South Shore Joeys
Thoughtful Questions & Joke Book Reviews


"202 Questions that are Hard to Answer"
by Steve Taylor & David Ginn

© 1998 Steve Taylor & David Ginn. This is a great book with a little something for everyone. Here are a couple of samples: "When it rains, why don't sheep shrink?" Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle?" "If Porky Pig never wears pants, why does he always put a towel around himself when he gets out of the shower?" The silly questions cover the whole range for children and adult presentation.

Reviewed by Randy “John Q” White  December 2002

I got my copy from Diamond Magic.


"Make 'Em Laugh"
by Aldo Colombini

© 2002 Aldo Colombini's Mamma Mia Magic. This is a book of over 200 one-liners. As with the previous book this covers the range though there are some in here you wouldn't want in clown but you might be able to do as a balloon person or comedy magician. Some of these might be a starting point and you could substitute some of your own words to change them slightly. Here are some samples: "This trick was handed down from generation to generation. Nobody wanted it." [Dinner show closer] "Now that we've all enjoyed a good meal, I'd like to remind you that wild applause burns up fifty calories a minute. So start burning!"

Reviewed by Randy “John Q” White  December 2002

I got my copy from Diamond Magic.