Cunk on Everything

Synopsis

*From the star of CUNK ON EARTH - BBC's landmark mockumentary, now on Netflix!*

'This book is great because it covers everything in existence apart from the 95% of stuff not worth bothering with' Philomena Cunk, star of Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, Moments of Wonder and Cunk on Earth, Cunk & Other Humans
'Essential reading for these slipshod times' Al Murray

Once in a blue moon, a book comes along that changes the world. The Origin of Species. War and Peace. 1984. The World According to Danny Dyer. And now, Cunk on Everything: The Encyclopedia Philomena, by Philomena Cunk.

Philomena Cunk is one of the greatest thinkers of the 21st century, and in Cunk on Everything she turns her attention to our biggest issue: why are there so many books? Wouldn't it be better if there was just one? This is that book - an encyclopedia of ALL HUMAN KNOWLEDGE, from sausages to Henry of Eight to Brush Strokes to vegetarian sausages.

Read it, and you'll never have to read another book again.

'This is a book' Philomena Cunk
'Never contact me again' Professor Rupert Delgado, MBE
'Cunk for PM' Rachel Riley
'. . . book . . .' Guardian
'Truly the intellect for our baffling times' The Times
'This book is absolutely stupid' The Pool

Summary

Chapter 1: The Beginning of Everything

* Summary: Explores the origins of the universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of Earth.
* Real Example: Cunk interviews a scientist who explains the Big Bang theory using a helium balloon and a pin.

Chapter 2: Humans Arrive in the Picture

* Summary: Covers the evolution of humans, from early hominids to modern civilization.
* Real Example: Cunk visits a museum where she encounters a stuffed Neanderthal, wondering if it was fashionable at the time.

Chapter 3: The Wheel of Misfortune

* Summary: Examines the role of technology in human history, from the invention of the wheel to the present day.
* Real Example: Cunk tests out a series of primitive transportation methods, including a log roller and a Segway.

Chapter 4: The Written Word: A History of Literacy

* Summary: Explores the development of written language and its impact on human civilization.
* Real Example: Cunk visits a library where she discovers that the ancient Romans used to write on wax tablets.

Chapter 5: The Enlightenment: When People Got a Bit Clever

* Summary: Discusses the Enlightenment period and its influence on science, philosophy, and society.
* Real Example: Cunk meets with a historian who explains the concept of the Enlightenment using a candle and a pair of glasses.

Chapter 6: The Age of Revolution: When People Got Angry

* Summary: Examines the American and French Revolutions, exploring the causes and consequences of these historical events.
* Real Example: Cunk participates in a reenactment of the Boston Tea Party, complete with period costumes and actual tea.

Chapter 7: The Industrial Revolution: When Machines Did Everything

* Summary: Explores the Industrial Revolution and its impact on society, technology, and the environment.
* Real Example: Cunk visits a factory where she learns about the process of making cotton cloth.

Chapter 8: The Rise of the Superpowers: When Countries Got Too Big

* Summary: Discusses the development of superpowers in the 20th century and the impact they had on global politics.
* Real Example: Cunk meets with a diplomat who explains the concept of the Cold War using a game of tug-of-war.

Chapter 9: The Digital Age: When We Got Connected

* Summary: Explores the digital revolution and its impact on communication, technology, and society.
* Real Example: Cunk tries to use a computer for the first time, with hilarious results.

Chapter 10: The Future of Everything

* Summary: Speculates on the future of humanity, including potential technological advancements and social changes.
* Real Example: Cunk interviews a futurist who predicts that we will soon be communicating with animals using "meow"-mail.