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Erma Bombeck

(1927–1996) Columnist United States

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Erma Bombeck jokes that the American family began to slip when parents stopped talking to their kids. She calls the phrase ‘working mother’ unnecessary and pokes fun at women on the Titanic who refused a desert. Her humor often mixes everyday observations with absurd exaggerations.

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Erma Bombeck was a columnist from the United States, best known for At Wit's End.

Quick Facts About Erma Bombeck

Born
February 21, 1927
Died
April 22, 1996
Nationality
United States
Profession
Columnist
Notable works
At Wit's End

About Erma Bombeck

She published fifteen humor books, most of which became bestsellers.

Awards & Honors

Ohio Women's Hall of Fame

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