Wicked French

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Summary: Very funny - not meant to be taken seriously
Review: I hope everyone realizes that this book is not actually meant to be used in France. I mean, there may be a rare occasion or two where you might actually be able to put it into practice, but for the most part I wouldn't recommend it. Some of the phrases are extremely insulting or are exaggerated for comic effect. What I mean is that French people don't really go around saying that the wine they're drinking has "wrinkled buttocks." The entire series of "Wicked" books is, in my opinion, one big tongue-in-cheek kind of joke. They work best for people who have been to these countries and/or have familiarity with some of the customs and thus can appreciate the humor. They're tiny, fun, and cheap; I've had mine for years and I still thumb through them from time to time for a quick laugh. Howard Tomb and the illustrator, Jared Lee, have more than a touch of comic genius.

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Summary: Now we know why the French think Jerry Lewis is a genius.
Review: The best thing about this small but very potent book is flexibility. Not only does it allow a tourist a limited linguistic advantage but it also provides valuable insight as a cultural tool. While this book may help explain why the French think of Jerry Lewis as a comic genius, it doesn't excuse it.

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Summary: Very funny - not meant to be taken seriously
Review: This small, yet compelling book should find a spot upon anyone's shelf. With handy pronouncation guides, you'll be insulting waiters and innocent bystanders alike in flawless french in no time! This is not to mention the cultural tid-bits that are spattered throughout!

This was first given to me during the first month of my study of French. Now years later, I still refer to this handy text to remember how to insult annoying waiters at the local bistro. Certainly worth the $... for those is search of an amusing look at the French language.

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Summary: C'est fantastique!
Review: This small, yet compelling book should find a spot upon anyone's shelf. With handy pronouncation guides, you'll be insulting waiters and innocent bystanders alike in flawless french in no time! This is not to mention the cultural tid-bits that are spattered throughout!

This was first given to me during the first month of my study of French. Now years later, I still refer to this handy text to remember how to insult annoying waiters at the local bistro. Certainly worth the $... for those is search of an amusing look at the French language.