Will Cuppy mixes humor with history, comparing intelligence and instinct as almost the same. He jokes about Henry VIII’s many wives and about Alexander the Great’s record of killing many people. He also muses on odd observations like frogs eating red‑flannel worms and a child wondering if a fish can think.
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Will Cuppy was a journalist from the United States, best known for A subtreasury of American humor.
Quick Facts About Will Cuppy
Born
August 23, 1884
Died
September 19, 1949
Nationality
United States
Profession
Journalist
Notable works
A subtreasury of American humor
About Will Cuppy
William Jacob Cuppy was an American humorist and literary critic, known for his satirical books about nature and historical figures.
![“[Footnote:]Each male has from 2 to 790 females with whom he discusses current events. Of these he marries from 3 to 17.” quote by Will Cuppy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/40c/will-cuppy-7569_current-events_footnote-each-male-has-from-2-to-790-fem_2677508.jpg)
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