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A pun is a form of humor, usually involving two words with similar sounds but differing meanings. Often considered a 'low' form of humor, only better than a dirty joke in that you can make puns in front of your granny or your pastor without worrying about getting yelled at.  
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A '''pun''' is a form of [[humor]], usually involving two words or phrases with similar sounds but differing meanings. It may be considered a 'cheap' form of humor, only better than a dirty joke in that you can make puns in front of your granny or your pastor without worrying about getting yelled at.  
  
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Puns are often found in cartoons.
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Puns are often found in [[cartoons]].
  
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Latest revision as of 20:46, June 23, 2016

A pun is a form of humor, usually involving two words or phrases with similar sounds but differing meanings. It may be considered a 'cheap' form of humor, only better than a dirty joke in that you can make puns in front of your granny or your pastor without worrying about getting yelled at.

Puns are often found in cartoons.