The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a perfect example in absurd humor. Make no mistake, you are not reading this book for it's plot, as it makes l...moreThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a perfect example in absurd humor. Make no mistake, you are not reading this book for it's plot, as it makes little sense when thought of logically. Rather, the plot serves as the latest device for Douglas Adams to make a quick one-liner or newest piece of satire.
That said, something has been lost in the 31 years since first publishing. Many jokes are rooted in the culture of late 1970s Britain and are lost on a younger audience (like myself). The best example of which is Ford Prefect, named after an iconic British car that hasn't been sold in 50 years. Other references similarly require a quick search to fully appreciate the joke.
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