Some authors pour their hearts into their dedications. Others choose mischief. Every once in a while, a writer will open their book with a line that makes you blink, laugh, or briefly question whether they are completely okay. For your Friday entertainment, here are a few of the strangest and funniest dedications ever printed.
“For all the babies who were eaten by dingoes.” 😬
This one belongs to the chaotic corner of author humor. Imagine opening a book and being greeted by unexpected dingo commentary before chapter one. It sets a tone, and the tone is unhinged.
“For my parents. I would have made a terrible orphan.” ❤️
Both sweet and a little dark. It is the literary equivalent of a warm hug delivered with a wink.
“To my wife, without whom this book would have been completed two years earlier.” ⏳
This author really said: love is patient, love is kind, love also slows me down when I am trying to finish a manuscript. Marriage has range.
“Dedicated to my enemies, who can read.” 👀
Short. Sharp. Chaotic energy. Ten out of ten.
There is something delightful about writers who use this tiny piece of real estate to commit comedy instead of sentiment. It proves that even before the story begins, authors are already having fun on the page.
Happy Friday, friends. May your weekend bring good books, good moods, and zero dingo encounters.
This is too funny!! I remember the dedication to the wife but can’t remember which book it was. Do you remember?
It’s a popular dedication that gets shared a lot in bookish humor circles. It’s most often attributed to mathematician Joseph J. Rotman in one of his textbooks, although dedications can vary by edition. Either way, it’s a reader favorite because the humor is perfect.
Ahh OK. I didn’t know. But a great post idea. Kudos to your creativity 💓
Thank you so much! 😍
🤣😂 love them all!
🤣Right?! They are so much fun!