The rules of Pun

[johnmc]

Quite a few of the threads on here turn into to Pun threads, and are quite often very funny, such as the Harry the Beef one upstairs.. However there are a few issues I have with the use of the pun.

A pun must not be a sound alike in my eyes. For example someone put "Stock it now" for Stop it now in the aforemention thread. That, in my eyes, is a no no.

Also, there should be one pun per post. This is the best way to keep it funny. I dont believe a pun thread should include a mythical mini story in order to get as many in one post as possible.

Pun threads should be read entirely before offering your own pun as a repeated Pun is not on

 

[1.618034]

Where's the pun in that?

 

[johnmc]

Where's the pun in that?

Didnt see that one coming. Give yourself a round of applause. I can guess what this thread will turn into as well.

 

[1.618034]

Now you're just punning scared...

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Great little tutorial, John.

A Pun War can be hilarious but there are always a few who spoil it.

You've got two disobeying the "soundalike" rule already on here.

Remember. The pun is mightier than the sword.

 

[johnmc]

Now you're just punning scared...

Bravo - 2 rule violations

 

[sweynforkbeard]

Quite a few of the threads on here turn into to Pun threads, and are quite often very funny, such as the Harry the Beef one upstairs.. However there are a few issues I have with the use of the pun.

A pun must not be a sound alike in my eyes. For example someone put "Stock it now" for Stop it now in the aforemention thread. That, in my eyes, is a no no.

Also, there should be one pun per post. This is the best way to keep it funny. I dont believe a pun thread should include a mythical mini story in order to get as many in one post as possible.

Pun threads should be read entirely before offering your own pun as a repeated Pun is not on

Totally agree, and if people can't follow these simple rules when attempting puns they should just quip.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Quite a few of the threads on here turn into to Pun threads, and are quite often very funny, such as the Harry the Beef one upstairs.. However there are a few issues I have with the use of the pun.

A pun must not be a sound alike in my eyes. For example someone put "Stock it now" for Stop it now in the aforemention thread. That, in my eyes, is a no no.

Also, there should be one pun per post. This is the best way to keep it funny. I dont believe a pun thread should include a mythical mini story in order to get as many in one post as possible.

Pun threads should be read entirely before offering your own pun as a repeated Pun is not on

Totally agree, and if people can't follow these simple rules when attempting puns they should just quip.

Masterful punning in a difficult situation.

Can I add another pun rule?

You don't need to put the relevant pun in bold letters. It ruins it, it looks contrived.

I'd also add that when a pun war is taking place a sensible posts just looks odd. Everyone scans it to look for the pun they think they've missed.

A bit like this one, really.

 

[masterwig]

Glad you could straighten that out for us.

 

[AntonDonJuan]

There's nothing i hate more than a thread full of puns