The 176 Stupidest Things Ever Done
The 176 Stupidest Things Ever Done by Ross Petras, published by Broadway Books in 1996, is a humorous exploration of some of the most absurd actions taken by individuals throughout history. This edition spans 192 pages and presents a collection of inane incidents, senseless stunts, and farcical feats that highlight the folly of human behavior. The book captures a variety of ridiculous activities, showcasing how people have acted in ways that defy common sense.
Readers will find a diverse array of anecdotes and quotations that illustrate the theme of foolishness in action. From misguided inventions to laughable decisions made by notable figures, this compilation offers a lighthearted look at the absurdities of life. The subjects of humor and jokes are woven throughout, making this book an entertaining read for those interested in the lighter side of human nature.
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“*Too lazy to drive to his girlfriend’s house, a man ties helium balloons to a lawn chair–and ends up at 15,000 feet, closing the L. A. airport.
*A Chinese contraception program causes the birth rate to rise when men are discovered taking birth control pills and unrolling condoms over their fingers–exactly as shown in the training film.
*A gang of Norwegian thieves carefully uses explosives to open a safe–only to find the safe is filled with dynamite. . .
In the national bestseller “The 776 Stupidest Things Ever Said–over 200,000 copies in print–Ross and Kathryn Petras immortalized idiotic utterances by public figures and average citizens alike. But what about the doers out there, the people who didn’t stop at speaking, but went right out and did something stupid instead?
It’s time to give credit where credit is due.
“The 176 Stupidest Things Ever Done is a hilarious collection of inane incidents, senseless stunts, farcical feats, and utterly asinine activities from throughout history, and around the globe. From Sam Goldwyn to Walter Mondale, Albert Einstein to Fabio, the board of General Motors to British Parliament, this comic compendium chronicles the stupidest acts, ideas, decisions, inventions, songs, and ad campaigns that the mind of modern man has been able to devise.
“The 176 Stupidest Things Ever Done is a non-stop barrage of belly laughs, conclusive proof that actions speak louder–and funnier–than words.
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