Category Archives: pun

Tom Swifties

Posted on November 13, 2021 by stfleming

“It’s time for recess,” Tom said playfully. “I can turn on the lights,” Tom said powerfully. Tom Swifties are a type of humor from a series of old books. I have not read the books but I love the odd … Continue reading →

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As Clear as Dud

Posted on September 12, 2020 by stfleming

Q: When does a joke turn into a “dad” joke?A: When the answer is a parent! Explanation: There is a category of jokes called dad jokes. These are jokes that have really bad answers that will make you groan because they … Continue reading →

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Kind of Punny

Posted on October 29, 2016 by stfleming

Another pun: I used to hate crayons but I’m drawn to them now. Explanation: Crayons are used for drawing. “To be drawn to something” means that something is enticing, attractive, makes you want to approach it or get to know it. … Continue reading →

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Really the last pun, really!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by stfleming

Broken pencils are pointless. If the tip of a pencil is broken, the pencil has no point (point-less). If the tip of a pencil is broken the pencil has no purpose, that it is pointless. This pun plays with the … Continue reading →

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Last of the puns… for now

Posted on November 24, 2015 by stfleming

No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationery. “To push the envelope” is an expression that means to exceed or try to exceed the normal limits. “Stationery” is writing materials such as paper and envelopes. “Stationary” … Continue reading →

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More Puns Explained

Posted on November 23, 2015 by stfleming

In my previous posting I showed a picture of some puns. Here I continue to explain the puns. The other day I held the door open for a clown. It was a nice jester. A clown and a jester are … Continue reading →

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Puns

Posted on November 23, 2015 by stfleming

According to the Urban Dictionary, a pun is “a play on words, usually used for comic reception,” that is, used to make people laugh or groan. A friend sent me this picture on Facebook (it is not mine and I … Continue reading →

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