The Biggest Ever Tim Vine Joke Book: Over 1000 Puntastic Gags

by Tim Vine

The irrepressible, hysterical, puntastical Tim Vine, star of stage and screen, treats all of us here in his first joke book. Packed full of zingers and hilarious illustrations, if this doesn't put a smile on your face, nothing will.

Genres: Humor, Comedy

310 pages, Paperback

First published August 27, 2010

Reviews

[Steven · Rating 2 out of 5]

'Quality over quantity' comes to mind after finishing this book. There are some funny and witty puns and jokes in the book, but there are a lot of silly and predictable ones in there as filler jokes. I'd have appreciated it more of it had been a much smaller book with quality throughout. I'll stick to watching him perform!

[Nick Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! Not only is it the funniest joke book I've ever read, but it also inspired me to write my own joke book - so it will always have a special place in my heart/on my bookshelf.

Some of the jokes are pretty bad, to be honest, but there are so many that are laugh-out-loud funny that it doesn't matter. In fact, the bad ones just help break the book up a bit, if anything. When it's good, it's truly hilarious. I prefer it to Stewart Francis' and Peter Serafinowicz' recent books (although both of those are good as well - they just didn't make me actually laugh out loud).

If you like one-liners, puns and good, wholesome humour, you should enjoy this book immensely.

[Stephen Allen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The irrepressible, hysterical, puntastical Tim Vine, star of stage and screen, treats all of us here in his first joke book. Packed full of zingers and hilarious illustrations, if this doesn't put a smile on your face, nothing will. What's not to like:

The other day someone left a piece of plasticine in my dressing room. I didn't know what to make of it.

I'm against hunting. I'm actually a hunt saboteur. I go out the night before and shoot the fox.

I saw this bloke chatting up a cheetah. He was trying to pull a fast one.

Black holes. I don't know what people see in them.

So I fancied a game of darts with my mate. He said, 'Nearest the bull goes first.' He went 'Baah' and I went 'Moo'. He said 'You're closest.'

Velcro. What a rip-off.

Black Beauty. He's a dark horse.

I've got a sponge front door. Hey, don't knock it.

3 stars based on the fact that I like Tim Vine but not this book. First couple of pages are funny and then it feels like he's trying too hard. I'd give it a miss if I were you.

[Paul Woodhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed it

Lots of one liners and awful puns. Just what is needed to bring a smile to your face. You jokes are hit and miss, but lots more hits than you usually get from comedians. I recommend this book for exercising your chuckle muscle.

[Stuart McIntosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Over 1,000 puns and one-liners with funny cartoons thrown in. I've been fortunate to see him live and I can hear his delivery in each joke. You know what you're getting with Tim: good, clean, wholesome humour. Some silly, some clever. Loved it.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tim Vine is amazing and weird all at the same time! His book is such a funny read. The thought process behind Tim Vine's jokes are just so bizarre but that's what makes it funny!
I can see why he's an 'acquired taste'. Definitely give it a go of you like cheesey, British humour.

[M Kosin · Rating 1 out of 5]

All filler, no killer.

This is like someone asked children to make up jokes. Many of them aren't even jokes. Overly long, complicated setups with zero payoff.

You literally have to be mentally deficient to enjoy this book. Christmas crackers are funnier.

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[Gareth Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quality banter - a whole host of genius one liners to make you chuckle

[Jonny Brick · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I said to this bloke...a man in love with playfulness and language and his craft. National treasure.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hard to argue with the quantity of one-liners here, and there are some gems, but they really need Tim Vine's delivery to make them work.

[Samuele Kilkenny · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got bored quite quick with this one, I like one liners and had great expectations for this book. I like Tim Vine, but not this.

[Charles James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty much does what it says on the cover , over a thousand puns . Most of which are funny and a few very dated .
Good Loo read

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cracking collection of puns and witty one-liners. Well worth a read or just a random dip into now and again.

[The Bookish Wombat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me laugh out loud loads of times and made me want to read bits aloud to anyone in the vicinity - always the sign of a funny book!

[Debby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love his one liners, reading it in bed just makes the bed bounce! :D

[Sean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great fun!

[Gavin Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I admit Tim Vine's an acquired taste but like him and this tastes delicious :-)

[Paddy Willard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great gags, some average, some poor but more than enough of the great ones to keep you chuckling and annoying anyone near you.

[Barry Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

very very funny a must read for all joke lovers

[Peter Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wide range of gags and puns from chortle grade to full roll-on-the-floor strength.