Complete Collection of Jokes from China and Abroad
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Summary
Editor's review
In terms of reading value, the book's organizational logic is commendable—grouping by theme and region lets readers both look up topics by interest and systematically understand differences in humorous expression across cultures. Eastern jokes often contain life philosophy and wisdom in dealing with the world, while Western humor more often features logical reversals and wordplay; such comparative reading itself expands cultural awareness. Some historical jokes require understanding of their era's context, and the editor's brief notes help with this.
It is worth noting that humor, as one of culture's most vivid carriers, may in some cases require readers to adjust their angle of understanding due to cultural gaps or changing times. The book is best seen as a prism for observing human nature: through the laugh-out-loud passages we see humanity's shared joys and sorrows, its gentle resistance to absurd reality, and flashes of wisdom across time and space. The reading experience is both light and pleasurable, with deeper meaning beneath.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who want to understand the humorous characteristics of different cultures
- Creators who need humorous material for writing or speeches
- Urban readers who want to relieve stress through light reading
- Researchers interested in folk culture and social psychology
Not a good fit for
- Young readers expecting only modern popular jokes
- Readers lacking basic understanding of and tolerance for cultural differences
Reading tips
- Read in regional order and compare the logic of Eastern and Western humor
- When encountering a joke whose cultural background you don't understand, look up relevant historical material to extend your learning
- Read in batches, focusing on one thematic section at a time for best results
About the publisher
Liaohai Publishing House is a comprehensive publisher known for textbooks and the collation of ancient works. Its publishing scope covers state-approved textbooks, local curriculum materials, supplementary educational books, and national and local ancient-text compilation projects, while also extending into humanities fields such as Eastern philosophy. Its catalog contains about 4,694 titles, with representative works including the multi-volume Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), and its author resources include classic writers and works such as Sima Qian and Confucius. Grounded in educational publishing and the transmission of traditional culture, the press maintains sustained investment in ancient-text collation, forming a publishing profile that balances textbooks and scholarship. Due to limited public information, its more specific publishing directions and features require further supplementation.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前 言
- 会更生气
- 弄巧成拙
- 可怜的狗
- 为难的事
- 阎王之母
- 埋怨
- 提供选择
- 虚情假意
- 训妻法
- 下班后
- 太太至上
- 巧合
- 对不起
- 自白
- 何时有理
- 历史学家
- 没有理由
- 想不到的帮凶
- 寻人启事
- 夫妻协定
- 侥舌的小说家
- 结婚以后
- 减掉两公斤
- 不可同论
- 未必模范
- 该关的都关了
- 运动减肥
- 绝望
- 许诺
- 同情心
- IBM和波音777
- 电脑的特殊用途
- 缝补高手
- 治病
- 求婚
- 老毛病
- 看不见
- 说漏嘴
- 应急之策
- 减肥
- 根治白发的良方
- 转诊
- 健忘症者
- 消防对象
- 给强盗拔牙
- 宽心
- 十五公斤重的阑尾
- 不戴眼镜
- 兽医的保证
- 结果一样
- 检查制度
- 惊喜
- 烤肉
- 一把椅子
- 幽默感
- 可否做诗
- 他招了
- 烫平再穿
- 彼此彼此
- 买烟
- 等公车
- 为什么
- 操练
- 吃饭
- 罚单
- 误会
- 化石的年代
- 不敌而亡
- 母鸡的腿
- 不得要领
- 希罕
- 问候
- 丑小孩
- 最新消息
- 性别的确定
- 卖东西
- 地球仪
- 鳄鱼皮鞋
- 殷勤过分
- 诊断
- 误解
- 洋葱
- 口香糖
- 客气
- 镶牙
- 脚冷
- 告示
- 算命
- 好消息
- 数学
- 小瓜作客记
- 惊讶
- 杀猪的
- 射大象
- 共用
- 搭错车
- 会玩牌的狗
- 考字
- 零信息回答
- 年龄
- 酒后失言
- 土豆
- 聪明的学生
- 喜欢的颜色
- 老虎追蛇
- 孩子的真理
- 点错了
- 人不可貌相
- 死心眼
- 差别
- 意外灾难
- 一无所知
- 马瘦了
- 那怎么成
- 记者的圈套
- 怀胎十月
- 涨潮
- 叠被
- 演习
- 解恨
- 距离
- 鸟试
- 可怜的浣熊
- 聪明的男孩
- 面熟的石头
- 青蛙实验
- 品酒大会
- 鹦鹉老板
- 牛的问题
- 效率
- 难写罚单
- 警察与小偷
- 时间
- 国家机密
- 没有摔坏吧
- 可怜的助听器
- 大惊小怪
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About the author
Jie Baofeng, born in 1976 and a native of Qianguo, Jilin, is of Han ethnicity and serves as an assistant researcher. He is currently director of the Jilin Provincial Local Chronicles Museum, a member of the Standing Committee of the Jilin Provincial CPPCC, and vice chair of the Jilin Provincial Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy, and has long been engaged in compiling local chronicles. He has planned and published more than ninety chronicles and gazetteers, including the Illustrated Gazetteer of the Colonial Governing Institutions of the Puppet State of Manchukuo, and has served as chief editor of numerous history and popular science series, gaining extensive experience in document organization and knowledge dissemination. His works span a wide range of subjects, including folk literature, inspirational growth, and social fiction, with 970 titles held in the collection. These include multivolume editions of traditional classics such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas and The Complete Works of Guiguzi, as well as accessible popular readings, reflecting an editorial approach that balances scholarship with readability.
Yu Yongfang: public information about this author is limited, and details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly recorded. Judging from the sixty-six works held in the collection, Yu Yongfang is a compiler with a relatively broad range, focusing mainly on two categories: divination and inspirational personal growth. Representative works include Clumsy Tricks Backfire, A Compendium of Chinese and Foreign Jokes, A Compendium of Chinese and Foreign Jokes and Humor, The Blind Men and the Elephant, Laughter Always Present, A Heart of Laughter Always Kept, Laughing with Civility, and Laughing Comfortably. These titles show considerable effort in books on jokes, humor, and life philosophy, often conveying worldly wisdom and everyday wit through short stories and a light tone. Such works are plain in language and concise in length, suited to general readers, and reflect the author's editorial preference for readability and everyday inspiration.
