Weegie Wit and Wisdom - Softcover

This book presents Ian Black's hilarious guide to Weegie philosophy at its very best. "You, ya bastard! Ahm gonny stick your heid so far up your arse that you'll think that nothing has happened!" Ah, the Glasgow wag, always ready with a bon mot for any situation. Weegies have long been known for the quickness of their wit, the sharpness of their tongues. But behind every surreal retort and casual, bloodthirsty threat, is there a hidden profoundity? A deep philosophical stance? And does it matter when they're this funny? Ian Black, the best-selling author of "Weegies vs Edinbuggers", discovered his philosophy for life on a number 63 bus heading for Patrick from outside the Barras, copying it from a lad in his teens sitting beside him. The youngster was clearly mentally challenged but he was bubbly and cheerful, shaking his tambourine in everyone's faces, singing and smiling, asking everyone for a penny and raising a few smiles from the passengers. When the conductor came up and collected everyone's fares, Ian noticed that the young lad wasn't asked. And when the conductor had moved on a step or two the young boy turned to him and said: 'If you kid on you're daft, you get a free hurl.' It's been working for Ian ever since and this guide to "Weegie Wit & Wisdom" now lets you into the secrets of the Weegie world - and will amuse and entertain along the way.

Ian Black is an author, playwright, journalist and broadcaster. He has written and compiled numerous best-selling humour and quiz books including Weegies vs Edinbuggers, Mair/Merr Weegies vs Edinbuggers, Positive Thinking for Calvinists and The Tartan Army Songbook.