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On the Bummel

So, I said I've read Three Men in a Boat. Now I can tell I've gone further by reading also Three Men on the Bummel. Again I laughed a lot. I'm pretty sure that some Python's sketches, such as Dirty Hungarian Phrasebook and Bicycle Repair Man, are inspired from these two books.
I will not try to explain the British humor, but I must say that I like it very much. I want more of it. Until now I only know about Monty Python, Douglas Adams, Jerome K. Jerome, A bit of Fry and Laurie, and, of course, Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson).
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Wonk Agent said…
How is the book. Is it as good as 3 men in the boat?
January 6, 2010 at 4:40 AM
Fata said…
The jokes are even better.
January 6, 2010 at 6:31 AM
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