--- product_id: 1459838 title: "5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides)" price: "€ 32.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1459838-5-very-good-reasons-to-punch-a-dolphin-in-mouth store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides) **Price:** € 32.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides) - **How much does it cost?** € 32.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1459838-5-very-good-reasons-to-punch-a-dolphin-in-mouth) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In Matthew Inman's 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides) , samurai sword-wielding kittens and hamsters that love .50-caliber machine guns commingle with a cracked out Tyrannosaur that is extremely hard to potty train. Bacon is better than true love and you may awake in the middle of the night to find your nephew nibbling on your toes. Inman creates these quirky scenes for theoatmeal.com, which launched in July 2009 and already has more than 82 million page views. In fact, every 15 to 30 seconds, someone Googles one of theoatmeal.com's creations. Now, 60 of Inman's comic illustrations and life-bending guides are presented in full-color inside 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides) . Consider such handy advice as: * 4 Reasons to Carry a Shovel at All Times * 6 Types of Crappy Hugs * 8 Ways to Tell if Your Loved One Plans to Eat You * 17 Things Worth Knowing About Your Cat * 20 Things Worth Knowing About Beer Review: I've Never Laughed Harder - Since theoatmeal.com launched, I have been a huge fan. Matthew Inman, creator of the website, is a genius and superbly hilarious at the same time. I always look forward to new comics and quizzes on The Oatmeal, and laugh unnecessarily hard at all of them. Sometimes educational, sometimes a bit raunchy, but always side-splitting, the comics on the website are some of the best I've seen in my life. Then, to my absolute joy, "5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides)" was released and I was ecstatic. An Oatmeal book with all the comics on the site, plus more? I'm in! The quality level of the book itself is very good, with a substantial amount of hilarity. The pages are glossy and thick, containing both color and black & white comics. It comes with a poster that you can hang up in your room and laugh every time you see it. Please, stop reading this and buy this book. There is nothing negative to say about it. Have I mentioned how funny it is? You'll laugh your butt off, and maybe learn a thing or two while clutching your gut. Review: For That Geek in Your Life - If you've haven't been introduced to "The Oatmeal," this is a great place to get acquainted with this hilariously abominable offspring of "The Far Side" and Dilbert. Matt Inman's primitive drawings and cynical insight into the practical ("How to Use a Semicolon") and the absurd ("Why it Would Suck to Live Next to a Volcano") are almost as informative as they are funny; this kid is a creative genius that observes and skewers without boundary or apology (just consider the title). In addition to justifying that urge to punch a dolphin, Inman offers a wide range of valuable advice, including: "8 Reasons to Keep Canada as a Pet" (They're not picky eaters.) "Why it's Better to Pretend you Don't Know Anything About Computers" The Nine Types of Crappy Handshakes" "How to Suck at Facebook" (Like the "Horrible Photo Tagger") And a couple of my all time favorites, " How a Web Design goes Straight to Hell," and "Why I'd Rather be Punched in the Testicles than Call Customer Service." And much, much, more. Yeah, yeah, I know you can get all of this stuff for free on TheOatmeal.com, but come on - $8 bucks? And what, you're going to give a url as a gift? And think of the convenience of flipping through The Oatmeal in handy book form when you're on the can! Seriously, we can all benefit from Matt Inman's wisdom and twisted humor. Buy this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #942,744 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #364 in Internet & Social Media Humor #1,023 in Cat, Dog & Animal Humor #1,461 in Comic Strips (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,560 Reviews | ## Images ![5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81paGuvJVqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I've Never Laughed Harder *by M***G on March 23, 2011* Since theoatmeal.com launched, I have been a huge fan. Matthew Inman, creator of the website, is a genius and superbly hilarious at the same time. I always look forward to new comics and quizzes on The Oatmeal, and laugh unnecessarily hard at all of them. Sometimes educational, sometimes a bit raunchy, but always side-splitting, the comics on the website are some of the best I've seen in my life. Then, to my absolute joy, "5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth (And Other Useful Guides)" was released and I was ecstatic. An Oatmeal book with all the comics on the site, plus more? I'm in! The quality level of the book itself is very good, with a substantial amount of hilarity. The pages are glossy and thick, containing both color and black & white comics. It comes with a poster that you can hang up in your room and laugh every time you see it. Please, stop reading this and buy this book. There is nothing negative to say about it. Have I mentioned how funny it is? You'll laugh your butt off, and maybe learn a thing or two while clutching your gut. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For That Geek in Your Life *by G***S on March 7, 2011* If you've haven't been introduced to "The Oatmeal," this is a great place to get acquainted with this hilariously abominable offspring of "The Far Side" and Dilbert. Matt Inman's primitive drawings and cynical insight into the practical ("How to Use a Semicolon") and the absurd ("Why it Would Suck to Live Next to a Volcano") are almost as informative as they are funny; this kid is a creative genius that observes and skewers without boundary or apology (just consider the title). In addition to justifying that urge to punch a dolphin, Inman offers a wide range of valuable advice, including: "8 Reasons to Keep Canada as a Pet" (They're not picky eaters.) "Why it's Better to Pretend you Don't Know Anything About Computers" The Nine Types of Crappy Handshakes" "How to Suck at Facebook" (Like the "Horrible Photo Tagger") And a couple of my all time favorites, " How a Web Design goes Straight to Hell," and "Why I'd Rather be Punched in the Testicles than Call Customer Service." And much, much, more. Yeah, yeah, I know you can get all of this stuff for free on TheOatmeal.com, but come on - $8 bucks? And what, you're going to give a url as a gift? And think of the convenience of flipping through The Oatmeal in handy book form when you're on the can! Seriously, we can all benefit from Matt Inman's wisdom and twisted humor. Buy this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hilarious even if you've never been to The Oatmeal site :) *by T***S on August 14, 2011* As a fan of The Oatmeal, I figured this would be an ideal book for some much-needed laughs; It turns out I was right on with the prediction. Of course, the main attraction as advertised on the front cover with the 5 VERY GOOD reasons you should punch a dolphin in the mouth. Be warned though, this is highly frowned upon by animal protection organizations and could land you possible jail time if you attempt to do this in places such as Seaworld. That being said, don't let that stop you... just explain to the authorities the clear-cut reasons laid out in this book and you should be free to go. I'd say I enjoyed a good 70% of the comics and illustrations in 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth and that alone makes it worth the purchase. Some of the best articles include Why It's Better to Pretend You Don't Know Anything About Computers ,How to Suck at Facebook (if you've ever spent anytime on Facebook, chances are you or someone else are guilty of at least one of these :p), Coffee With and Without, Types of Job Interviewees, Types of Airline Passengers, and much much more. Matthew Inman (creator of The Oatmeal) really hits a home run with this book. If you've been to his site it has some new comics and even the old ones will still make you laugh. If you've never been to The Oatmeal site, you're in for a real treat. Plus you get a full-sized poster of Why Printers Were Sent From Hell at the back of the book :). 4 and 1/2 stars. -Travis S --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1459838-5-very-good-reasons-to-punch-a-dolphin-in-mouth](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1459838-5-very-good-reasons-to-punch-a-dolphin-in-mouth) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*