Comedy: April 17, 2013 Issue [#5623]
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 This week: What's Your Favorite Funny Novel?
  Edited by: Sophurky Author IconMail Icon
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

“This story is not and never was meant to challenge anyone's faith; however, if one's faith can be shaken by stories in a humorous novel, one may have a bit more praying to do.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal

Hi, I'm Sophurky Author Icon ~ your editor for this edition of the Comedy Newsletter. This week we'll take a look at humorous novels.


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Letter from the editor

Funny Novels

Ten years ago Mr. Sophy and I were on vacation, tent camping in Zion National Park. We had no electricity, which meant no television, so our evenings were spent sitting around a campfire talking, playing cards, or reading with our headlamps or an "itty bitty book lights." On that particular trip I was reading a book recommended and loaned to me by a friend - Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore.

Now I read a lot of books - mostly novels of many types. If it has a good plot and is well written, I'll read it, whatever the genre for the most part Of course I love comedy, but I rarely find a novel which makes me quite literally "LOL" - but this book made me do that - laugh out loud - over and over and over again. So much so that not only did I have tears running down my face and could barely speak, but I also laughed so hard and so often, Mr. Sophy ended up reading it for himself, using my laughter as a recommendation. It is my favorite comedy novel of all time.

From the Amazon.com review:

While the Bible may be the word of God, transcribed by divinely inspired men, it does not provide a full (or even partial) account of the life of Jesus Christ. Lucky for us that Christopher Moore presents a funny, lighthearted satire of the life of Christ--from his childhood days up to his crucifixion--in Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal. This clever novel is surely blasphemy to some, but to others it's a coming-of-age story of the highest order.

(Warning: This book is for adults - consider it rated "R" if it were a movie. Also, it is considered sacrilegious by "some" people - and by "some" people I mean those without a sense of humor.) *Laugh*

Here's one small sample - Josh is Joshua, aka Jesus in the book. (Joshua is Jesus in Aramaic, the language of Jesus.) Biff is the narrator and Josh's' best friend.

“I've got to think that that was unethical," Joshua said.
"Josh, faking demonic possession is like a mustard seed."
"How is it like a mustard seed?"
"You don't know, do you? Doesn't seem at all like a mustard seed, does it? Now you see how we all feel when you liken things unto a mustard seed? Huh?”

I've read a few other of Moore's books - Fluke and The Stupidest Angel. I enjoyed them, but not as much as Lamb. Other books that have made me laugh out loud for real? I chortled reading some Tom Robbins novels - Skinny Legs and All was my first of his. And of course every top 10 list includes Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I would also have to add M*A*S*H by Richard Hooker to any list.

What books would you add to any top 10 list of the funniest novels of all time? I'm not talking about the essays of David Sedaris or Erma Bombeck put into a book. I'm talking fiction - novels. What are some of your favorite FUNNY novels, and why? What makes them funny? What kind of written humor really tickles your funny bone? Write in and tell me, and I'll include your comments next month.

Until next time, Sophy


Editor's Picks

Below you'll find some comedy offerings from WDC members. Don't forget to leave a review and rating if you read the item.

First - a few from some of my regular newsletter commenters:
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April comes like an idiot, babbling and strewing flowers.
#1420115 by Jeff Author IconMail Icon

 Temptation and the Royal Cake Open in new Window. (ASR)
Butlers should not get into trouble. Especially the Queen's butler. For a quote prompt.
#1546720 by THANKFUL SONALI Library Class! Author IconMail Icon


Some from new members:
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One mom's humorous journey to finish up decorations for her daughter's school.
#1929086 by Phroggee Author IconMail Icon

 Intermezzo Open in new Window. (E)
Musings arising out of attendance at an open-air opera performance
#1928939 by XpatScot Author IconMail Icon

 A Rehersal Of... Open in new Window. (ASR)
A comedic short drama about a play rehearsal gone bad.
#1928937 by Hyrax Author IconMail Icon

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When the little monsters get inside your head!
#1927781 by Sanita Author IconMail Icon


Random reads:
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Waggle returns to golf.
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And a contest:

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The contest where the rating doesn't matter! ~ Next TBA~
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Ask & Answer

Now for a few comments about my last newsletter "Comedy Newsletter (March 20, 2013)" Open in new Window. about turning eleven on WDC:

From Jeff Author Icon
Congratulations on 11 years... and here I thought I was old when I turned ten last month. *Pthb* Seriously though, I hope you have a wonderful account anniversary. Live it up! *Smile*

Thanks! *Bigsmile* And congrats on 10 years, a great milestone.

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From Quick-Quill Author Icon
Thank you for choosing my Bad Dragon Blows story. I too stumbled along and am still stumbling into finding new places to investigate on WDc. I'm so thankful for wonderful people like yourself that encourage others to strive to do their best! Great newsletter.

Thanks so much!

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From Grace♥Leo health issues Author Icon
Hi Sophy,
I enjoyed reading your newsletter this week. Funny how some people just "slip and fall" into things they didn't mean to (ROFLOL). Thanks for sharing it. Also thank you for mentioning my "Mommy Mahem" in the newsletter. This is my first attempt at comedy. I am truly honored and humbled it is included this week. Keep LOLing!!!!
Grace L

Glad you enjoyed it, and congrats on your first comedy piece - I enjoyed it very much. *Bigsmile*

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From THANKFUL SONALI Library Class! Author Icon
So get SM and SMs to start a Senior Citizen Discount membership, Sophy dear!

Yeah, I'll get right on that, lol!

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From LJPC - the tortoise Author Icon
Hi Sophy - Wow! HUGE congrats on your eleven years! You've brought so much to the site and encouraged so many people - you're a big asset to WDC. I'm grateful you put a smile on my face whenever I read your Comedy NLs. *Bigsmile*
~ Laura

Awww, thanks so much - what a nice thing to say!

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From Maryann Author Icon
Happy WDC Anniversary, Sophy! Gosh the time seems to fly by! I'll also be celebrating my ll years of WDC this month. I can hardly remember life before WDC! Thanks for reminiscing! *Delight*

Congrats on your WDC Anniversary!

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That's all for this month -- see you next time! And on behalf of the other regular Comedy Newsletter Editors, the King and Queen of Comedy - Robert Waltz Author Icon and Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ Author Icon - remember to WRITE AND LAUGH ON! *Bigsmile* Sophurky Author Icon

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