Audie Awards 2011: Humor
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  • Audiobook
    Old Jews Telling Jokes: 5,000 Years of Funny Bits and Not-So-Kosher Laughs
    UNABRIDGED

    Old Jews Telling Jokes: 5,000 Years of Funny Bits and Not-So-Kosher Laughs

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 2 mins)
    • By Sam Hoffman, Eric Spiegelman
    • Narrated By Old Jews
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (53)
    Performance
    (33)
    Story
    (34)

    Jews have a centuries-old tradition of telling jokes, from the ghettos of Europe to Hollywood and the Catskills. Jewish jokes are entertainment, the oral history of a culture, insightful social criticism, and survival tactic rolled into one. In 2008, Hollywood director and producer Sam Hoffman launched a website called Old Jews Telling Jokes. It’s just what it says: Jewish men and women over 60 sharing their favorite stories, tales, riddles, and punchlines.

    PHB says: "Mostly very funny, jokes told in original voices"
  • Audiobook
    Paul Is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion
    UNABRIDGED

    Paul Is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 50 mins)
    • By Alan Goldsher
    • Narrated By Simon Vance
    Overall
    (38)
    Performance
    (21)
    Story
    (21)

    Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to really meet the Beatles. This is a delightfully gory retelling of the Beatles’ U.S. tour that reimagines the Liverpool foursome as bloodthirsty zombies who take over the world…literally!

    Michael says: "Stinks like feet!"
  • Audiobook
    The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Audiobook): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race
    UNABRIDGED

    The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Audiobook): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By Jon Stewart
    • Narrated By Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, Wyatt Cenac, and others
    Overall
    (1866)
    Performance
    (928)
    Story
    (924)

    Where do we come from? Who created us? Why are we here? These questions have puzzled us since the dawn of time, but when it became apparent to Jon Stewart and the writers of The Daily Show that the world was about to end, they embarked on a massive mission to write a book that summed up the human race: What we looked like; what we accomplished; our achievements in society, government, religion, science, and culture - all in a lavishly produced audiobook.

    Lee says: "Good book, not great. But let me explain."
  • Audiobook
    Sh-t My Dad Says
    UNABRIDGED

    Sh-t My Dad Says

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 9 mins)
    • By Justin Halpern
    • Narrated By Sean Schemmel
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1994)
    Performance
    (1045)
    Story
    (1051)

    After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, 28-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his 73-year-old dad. Sam Halpern, who is “like Socrates, but angrier, and with worse hair,” has never minced words, and when Justin moved back home, he began to record all the ridiculous things his dad said to him.

    Michael says: "Really Funny! Should Be Up for an Audie Award"
  • Audiobook
    Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary
    UNABRIDGED

    Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary

    • UNABRIDGED (3 hrs)
    • By David Sedaris
    • Narrated By David Sedaris, Dylan Baker, Elaine Stritch, and others
    Overall
    (1107)
    Performance
    (500)
    Story
    (498)

    Featuring David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new collection of keen-eyed animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life.

    Patricia says: "Enjoyable Book"
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