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Stephen Leacock's Sharp Wit Endures
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Stephen Butler Leacock, Canada’s master of satirical wit, turns everyday absurdities into timeless laughs with razor-sharp observations that still cut through modern chaos. From dissecting love with “marrying the whole girl” to mocking advertising as “arresting human intelligence,” his humor wasn’t just funny—it was a mirror to society’s follies. Dead since 1944, his legacy thrives because his jokes land like truth bombs: cynical, clever, and unforgettable.
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