The 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World

We've all had them, those pointless arguments that are seemingly impossible to solve. We've been round in circles trying to work out what came first, the chicken or the egg? Don't get us started on the debate of what we are all here for? And you're bound to have had sleepless nights pondering which ingredient you simply can't do without in a full English Breakfast - sausage or bacon? Well, worry no more. Here to help you solve some of life's biggest - and most pointless - conundrums, are Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman and their hilarious attempts to answer the trickiest of teasers that we all face.

So, does God exist and what is the most pointless sport - ballet or darts? With a witty and intelligent collection of stand-up pieces, quizzes, cryptic brainteasers and pointless facts and questions, Alexander Armstrong and his pointless friend Richard Osman will put the world to rights and finally answer the 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World....Ever.

“'Pointless is a fascinating microcosm of life: as this formidable tome reveals, success therein depends on a combination of intelligence, chance and having a good partner.'”

Reviews for The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World - Varied

Pointless is a fascinating microcosm of life: as this formidable tome reveals, success therein depends on a combination of intelligence, chance and having a good partner. - Sir Tim Rice

I love Pointless. It's funny, and it makes me feel less thick. Like all the best dates. - Sarah Millican

We gave 100 people 100 seconds to name the greatest show in the history of television. There was only one pointless answer and it was Pointless. And now in book form. - Stephen Fry

The must-have present. - Kate Skipper, The Independent

Alexander Armstrong is a comic actor and presenter probably best known for his double act Armstrong & Miller on BBC1. He divides his time between West London and Oxfordshire where he keeps llamas and potters about ineptly in the garden.

When Richard Osman is not being the co-presenter of BBC1's 'Pointless' he is the Creative Director of Endemol and the producer of shows as varied as 8 Out of 10 Cats, Deal Or No Deal and Total Wipeout. He lives in West London, and is currently looking for a good builder, if you know one.

You can follow Alexander and Richard on twitter and and find out more about Pointless on BBC1 go to

We've all had them, those pointless arguments that are seemingly impossible to solve. We've been round in circles trying to work out what came first, the chicken or the egg? Don't get us started on the debate of what we are all here for? And you're bound to have had sleepless nights pondering which ingredient you simply can't do without in a full English Breakfast - sausage or bacon? Well, worry no more. Here to help you solve some of life's biggest - and most pointless - conundrums, are Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman and their hilarious attempts to answer the trickiest of teasers that we all face.So, does God exist and what is the most pointless sport - ballet or darts? With a witty and intelligent collection of stand-up pieces, quizzes, cryptic brainteasers and pointless facts and questions, Alexander Armstrong and his pointless friend Richard Osman will put the world to rights and finally answer the 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World....Ever.

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