A big pet peeve I've had for decades are people who say puns are a low form of humour. So I bring up the fact that during job hires, companies are Always looking for people who can think outside the box. What's that? Seeing exactly what everyone else is seeing but, seeing it differently. Isn't that EXACTLY what the wordplay in puns is? Seeing - or in this case 'hearing'- what everyone else is hearing but, hearing it differently.
Dealing with health insurance customer service lady, we were waiting for an email to come through on my end. I thought I'd pass a few minutes and told her the Ireland/Dublin joke. I gave her the prompt and it took several minutes/trys for her to get country (not state or counties in states). I thought I'd say it slower-er and then she was busy thinking of which country it could be. I slowly gave the punch line and she said it several times out loud before she let out a chuckle. She then said she had to write it down to remember it.
Love this!! Thanks for sharing and validating how humor even puns makes everything lighter. I appreciate the step by step strategy. Sounds like it could be a fun thing to do for family game night!
"Hey guys, why didn't you tell me which Middle East capital is your favorite?"
"We would have if you Damascus."
"OMG, are you actually Syria?"
By Georgia, these are great.
The principal city for wine bottling is Cork.
Is that in Champagne?
A big pet peeve I've had for decades are people who say puns are a low form of humour. So I bring up the fact that during job hires, companies are Always looking for people who can think outside the box. What's that? Seeing exactly what everyone else is seeing but, seeing it differently. Isn't that EXACTLY what the wordplay in puns is? Seeing - or in this case 'hearing'- what everyone else is hearing but, hearing it differently.
('Pearls before swines' is what I'm saying)
Great point, Palmo! Also people love The Beatles... which is a pun.
For rare birds try Auckland.
For inner peace try Seoul.
If you want a tan try Berne.
If you like walking the streets try Rumania.
The vegetarians love Greenland.
The favourite city for buskers is Singapore.
I loved all of yours, but this one in particular.
How does Yo-Yo Ma’s chordophone answer her cell?
“Ch’ello?”
I went on a deep dive for this one, Andrew, I didn't know what a chordophone was until just now, and I've been a musician for over 40 years.
I love it when a pun comes with extra knowledge :). I've learned many things researching them for comedy.
I also learned that Yo-Yo Ma's cello is named "Petunia." I have a guitar named "Marielena."
Dealing with health insurance customer service lady, we were waiting for an email to come through on my end. I thought I'd pass a few minutes and told her the Ireland/Dublin joke. I gave her the prompt and it took several minutes/trys for her to get country (not state or counties in states). I thought I'd say it slower-er and then she was busy thinking of which country it could be. I slowly gave the punch line and she said it several times out loud before she let out a chuckle. She then said she had to write it down to remember it.
Hahaha, that's a great way to pass the time. I love it.
Love this!! Thanks for sharing and validating how humor even puns makes everything lighter. I appreciate the step by step strategy. Sounds like it could be a fun thing to do for family game night!
Definitely! Punning back and forth is one of my favorite activities.