The Funniest Joke in the Universe by Santa Andreas is a fun, imaginative book filled with creativity. The story humorously explores the idea of the “funniest joke in the universe,” blending personal anecdotes, playful absurdity, and thoughtful reflections on why people laugh. From the opening pages, Andreas mixes curiosity and whimsy, inviting readers to follow along as he tries to discover a joke so universally amusing that it could spark laughter across time and space, for all ages. The text introduces a funny joke, which turns out to be a simple line about sausages. Its simplicity becomes part of the charm. Each chapter guides readers into another humorous story related to the quest. Andreas recalls childhood memories where humor shaped his view of the world, including an early goal to make people laugh, later followed by embarrassment and self-doubt after a school incident that lingered longer than he expected.

Santa Andreas writes with a distinctive quirkiness that makes even the smallest observation entertaining. His voice is spontaneous and candid, as if he is thinking out loud. The mix of everyday experiences, philosophical questions, and goofy humor creates a rhythm that keeps the book lively from start to finish. The AI illustrations are amusing, and the fact that they are, admittedly, AI is refreshing. They match the narrative's tone, adding visual jokes and unexpected details that enhance the storytelling without distracting from it. Readers who enjoy light humor, quirky memoir-style storytelling, and playful philosophical reflections, such as fans of Terry Pratchett’s comedic tone or Allie Brosh’s narrative style, would enjoy The Funniest Joke in the Universe. Anyone who appreciates offbeat jokes and heartfelt personal anecdotes will find it especially fun.

The Funniest Joke in the Universe by Santa Andreas follows a five-year-old boy named Nardwuar on his quest to find the funniest joke in the universe. Mary, his friend, gives him a joke book on his birthday, and before long, he turns into a joke addict, with sausage jokes in his dreams and thinking about writing the funniest joke in the world. Nardwuar makes a wish to be funny and make people laugh. He learns from his classmate Foggy that Mary has left the planet to visit her alien relatives on planet Cherryberry. Nardwuar soon realizes Earth alone is too small a planet to have the funniest joke in the universe, so he joins Qbert, a quirky man with three eyes, on an adventure across the universe. Nardwuar runs into a receptionist robot, a floating joke guru, lands on planet Boogie to get some groove, goes through a wormhole, attracts the attention of cosmic cops, and even has a conversation with a familiar god.

The Funniest Joke in the Universe is a captivating story that really surprised me; I was looking forward to reading about different kinds of jokes, but instead, what I got was a tale of self-discovery and acceptance, and some comments regarding social issues and trending topics. Santa Andreas takes readers on a wild ride, discussing the nature of humor and the power of imagination. He covers topics like art, plagiarism, the internet age, and Artificial Intelligence. He also delves into philosophical issues like life after death, religious beliefs, finding purpose, happiness, and a satisfying end to a story. The book is interesting and has many exceptional scenes where the fourth wall is broken among the characters, the author, and the reader in relation to lazy writing and the irony of never-ending stories. I really enjoyed this book because it is thought-provoking and will make you reflect on the value of originality, the importance of learning and discovering on one's journey, and celebrating humorous and nonsensical aspects of life.

The Funniest Joke in the Universe by Santa Andreas is an absurd story about the quest to find the funniest joke. On his fifth birthday, Nardwuar discovers the overwhelming joy that comes from jokes. He wishes to find the universe's funniest joke, and his wish is heard in a distant galaxy. Anana, the banana, has to undertake the task of helping him, which does not turn out to be smooth. Nardwuar learns from his friend, Foggy, about other planets. He is then introduced to Uncle Qbert, a weird man who has an elaborate plan of traveling through space in his campervan named Deus Ex Machina. Nardwuar is also given a quantum banana, which will help him in times of danger, and he hears jokes of different kinds on different planets. His journey takes him through various bizarre obstacles, dance battles, spinning the Infinite Wheel of Random, and meeting aliens, talking bananas, worms, robots, cosmic entities, and Mary, his crush, who is suffering from hairy madness.

The Funniest Joke in the Universe is a crazy story that will make your head spin. It has satirical moments, while also touching on existential questions about purpose, happiness, and how one creates art. Santa Andreas introduces readers to Absurdipity (absurd serendipity) and Whateverism, philosophies that encourage acceptance of life’s chaos. Even though Nardwuar’s journey takes him to weird places, he learns a great deal about believing in his own joke and going with the flow of the universe. The pursuit of the joke shows how life is ultimately imperfect and uncertain, which we must accept daily. The story has humor, science fiction, fantasy, and metafiction elements. This book is highly engaging, with colorful pictures that blend with the text flawlessly. I enjoyed this book and really hope it helps people to find joy and meaning in the randomness of life.

The Funniest Joke in the Universe by Santa Andreas will appeal to fans of sci-fi, coming-of-age, adventure, and humor. Five-year-old Nardwuar, or Nardo, makes a wish to find the funniest joke in the whole universe. But be careful what you wish for. Nardo embarks on a dangerous and obstacle-filled intergalactic journey to achieve his goal and find a girl named Mary, who broke his heart and went missing. A space traveler, Qbert, offers Nardo assistance in this quest if Nardo helps him get his ship back from the Black Hole Towing Mafia. Will Nardo find the perfect joke? And who is the mysterious Anana the Banana, appearing every time he finds himself in troubled waters?

In The Funniest Joke in the Universe, Santa Andreas combines multiple genres and inspires young adult readers to leave their comfort zones and think outside the box. The author explores the topics of setting goals and pursuing them even if these seem absurd to others. I like the unique world-building and well-developed characters. "I wanted to be funny, but I didn’t want to be laughed at," confesses Nardo, thus giving the narrative a remarkable psychological depth. A talented storyteller, the author knows how to intrigue readers with surprising turns of events and skillfully crafts humorous dialogue between the characters. Anana's character is an unexpected modern interpretation of a tradition peculiar to classic literature. The narration is brisk and engrossing. This novel is a witty satire on modern trends that will entertain adult readers.