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Tom Swifties
“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
As Clear as Dud
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
Last of the puns… for now
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
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
Puns
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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