For anyone who remembers Batty Books

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The discussion centers around the concept of book titles that serve as hidden puns. Participants mention "Excel for Dummies" by Phil Handle as a notable example. They also highlight "A Farewell to Arms" by Hemingway, emphasizing its pun potential. Additionally, "Tequila Mockingbird" is humorously suggested as a fictional cookbook focused on making margaritas, showcasing the creative play on words in title creation. The conversation explores both existing titles and imaginative, pun-inspired alternatives.
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Just thought of one.

"Excel for Dummies" by Phil Handle.
 
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Are you referring to titles that are hidden puns?

- A Farewell to Arms by Hemingway

Or more humorously:

- Tequila Mockingbird as a cookbook on making Margaritas
 
jedishrfu said:
Are you referring to titles that are hidden puns?

- A Farewell to Arms by Hemingway

Or more humorously:

- Tequila Mockingbird as a cookbook on making Margaritas
Made up titles, like the latter.
 

Thread 'Why do we spend so little time learning grammar in college?'

To some degree, this thread is inspired by PF user erobz's thread "Why do we spend so much time learning grammar in the public school system?" That's why I made a title to this thread that paralleled the title of erobz's thread. I totally disagree with erobz. I created this thread because the curriculum of grammar at Universities is a totally distinct topic from the topic of the curriculum of grammar in public schools. I have noticed that the English grammar of many ( perhaps most)...
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