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| − | A pun is a form of humor, usually involving two words with similar sounds but differing meanings. | + | 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. | + | Puns are often found in [[cartoons]]. |
[[category:linguistics]] | [[category:linguistics]] | ||
Revision as of 00:06, November 1, 2007
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.