Anguished English
Richard Lederer
The “impossible to put down” compendium of linguistic bloopers and blunders; a hilarious collection of malapropisms, mixed metaphors and more (San Francisco Chronicle).
Anguished Englishis the impossibly funny anthology of accidental assaults upon our common language. Author, Richard Lederer, collects some of the worst—and funniest—English language errors ever committed to print. From legendary student screwups to horrible headlines and cringe-worthy advertising copy, Lederer shares a treasure trove of laugh-out-loud flubs and gaffes worthy of a Pullet Surprise.
Laugh out loud to the bloopers and blunders, Signs of the Times, Mixed Up Metaphors, and Two-Headed Headlines and Mangling Modifiers. It is an outrageous collection that will leave you roaring with delight and laughter.
Help wanteds: Wanted: Unmarried girls to pick fresh fruit and produce at night.
Two-Headed Headlines:
Grandmother of eight makes hole in one!
Doctor testifies in horse suit.
Modern-Day Malapropisms:
I suffer from a deviant septum.
“Richard Lederer is the true king of language comedy. Anguished English is the funniest book I have ever read.”
“Hilarious.”—Chicago Tribune
Author - Richard Lederer.
Narrator - Richard Lederer.
Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Description:
The “impossible to put down” compendium of linguistic bloopers and blunders; a hilarious collection of malapropisms, mixed metaphors and more (San Francisco Chronicle). Anguished Englishis the impossibly funny anthology of accidental assaults upon our common language. Author, Richard Lederer, collects some of the worst—and funniest—English language errors ever committed to print. From legendary student screwups to horrible headlines and cringe-worthy advertising copy, Lederer shares a treasure trove of laugh-out-loud flubs and gaffes worthy of a Pullet Surprise. Laugh out loud to the bloopers and blunders, Signs of the Times, Mixed Up Metaphors, and Two-Headed Headlines and Mangling Modifiers. It is an outrageous collection that will leave you roaring with delight and laughter. Help wanteds: Wanted: Unmarried girls to pick fresh fruit and produce at night. Two-Headed Headlines: Grandmother of eight makes hole in one! Doctor testifies in horse suit. Modern-Day Malapropisms: I suffer from a deviant septum. “Richard Lederer is the true king of language comedy. Anguished English is the funniest book I have ever read.” “Hilarious.”—Chicago Tribune Author - Richard Lederer. Narrator - Richard Lederer. Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:32
Chapter 2
Duration:00:03:52
Chapter 3
Duration:00:07:09
Chapter 4
Duration:00:15:51
Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:03:59
Chapter 7
Duration:00:05:47
Chapter 8
Duration:00:06:35
Chapter 9
Duration:00:07:03
Chapter 10
Duration:00:05:33
Chapter 11
Duration:00:03:25
Chapter 12
Duration:00:06:23
Chapter 13
Duration:00:06:47
Chapter 14
Duration:00:08:07
Chapter 15
Duration:00:06:54
Chapter 16
Duration:00:04:09
Chapter 17
Duration:00:04:48
Chapter 18
Duration:00:04:45
Chapter 19
Duration:00:04:55
Chapter 20
Duration:00:04:32
Chapter 21
Duration:00:03:09
Chapter 22
Duration:00:06:20
Chapter 23
Duration:00:05:05
Chapter 24
Duration:00:00:45
Chapter 25
Duration:00:00:32