Jon Waterlow

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

My book on how jokes helped people find their way and even find themselves in Stalin's dictatorship

'[A] landmark study' – @kritikajournal
'beautifully written' – @spsr1917
'a book of great humanity' – Prof. S.A. Smith
'stunningly original' – @Beerdaniel

https://t.co/dE4f0J0pck

[Öncül Analitik Felsefe Dergisi @FelsefeOncul]

Şakalar Her Zaman Bizi Kurtardı; Stalin Döneminde Mizah! – Jonathan Waterlow https://t.co/xYSpPv0pbM

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

@KurleyMcD @euraknot Nothing about this sequence was expected! Almost makes me want to switch to British Gas 😂

[Roland Elliott Brown @rolandebrown]

Godless Utopia: Soviet Anti-Religious Propaganda is the first book in English to use #Soviet #propaganda illustrations to tell the story of Soviet anti-religious campaigns from 1917 to glasnost: https://t.co/Of69CHhrPt

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

What do #CarlJung and #TerryPratchett have in common? The next instalment in my 'Re-Reading Terry Pratchett' series – read it for free on Substack!

#3: Feet of Clay, by @JonWaterlow

https://t.co/koPgv6eN6P
#discworld @terryandrob @Discworld_com @dwmoook

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

I've started a new writing project!

On Substack, I'm sharing my experience and reflections as I re-read Terry Pratchett’s phenomenally popular #Discworld novels.

These books shaped me growing up – but what's it like returning to them 25 years later?

https://t.co/QcqdniC6nu

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

These articles are completely free to read – I hope you'll join me on this journey of re-discovery!

Series Introduction: https://t.co/JJifjv1OKI

First Instalment – Re-Reading Guards! Guards!: https://t.co/3wjND35Gky

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

I've started a new writing project!

On Substack, I'm sharing my experience and reflections as I re-read Terry Pratchett’s phenomenally popular #Discworld novels.

These books shaped me growing up – but what's it like returning to them 25 years later?

https://t.co/QcqdniC6nu

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

@itsJuliaHardy Such a cool pic, and such a cool hairstyle 🙌🙌

[Karl Qualls 🇺🇦 @prof4russia]

Kudos @euraknot on the rebrand a premiere episode. Great guest contributions too from @archgetty and @JonWaterlow. Appreciate the word play, extended metaphor, and even nods to specialists like "life becoming more dangerous" Still amazed that you can find such great outro music

[Dr. K @KurleyMcD]

Welcome back @euraknot! Really enjoyed that. Must go re-read "It's Only a Joke, Comrade!"

[The Eurasian Knot (@euraknot.bsky.social) @euraknot]

"I was giggling like a crazy person as it's hilarious to read. It plays out like a comedy in itself. Cause it's simultaneously a practical joke and it's a dangerous political act," @JonWaterlow on A Gift for Stalin. Listen NOW!
https://t.co/6TuoBWoQfw

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

@BrendanMcGeever @ManchesterUP Congratulations, man – I'll have to read this in lieu of having you regularly readjust my political compass in the pub (I miss that ❤️)

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

@Martin2018St @kritikajournal @spsr1917 @Beerdaniel Thanks, Lewis – hope you like it!

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

@michaelmalice @ChrisWillx Powerful & important - thank you for helping the world remember this!

You mentioned anekdoty - I wrote a book on how they helped ppl make sense of/cope with Stalinism, & became the gold standard of trust in that society. I’d love to send you a copy if you’re interested?

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

@tommcrae Is it out of stock again now? I've got my pennies ready, but only see a 'Store Temporarily Closed' message 💔

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

@santanderukhelp Yes. I did receive email confirmation of the application, and a ref number. This is the same ref number the Santander rep on the phone did not recognise. No other messages have come. The manager due to speak with me has not done so. I need direct help to resolve this, please

[Jon Waterlow @JonWaterlow]

@Road_To_Now @BobCrawfordBass @Ben_Sawyer @theavettbros @mtsuhistory Thanks, guys - it feels like age ago we recorded this, so I’m touched that you’re revisiting it again 🙌🙏

[The Road to Now @Road_To_Now]

Happy #WorldSmileDay! 🙂 In this old episode, Bob and Ben speak with Jon Waterlow about the role humor plays in helping humans make sense of the world in even the darkest times.

https://t.co/lvV00OGg2v

[TOM MCRAE @tommcrae]

Streaming now everywhere: https://t.co/uT59N0dD4E #45rpm