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The painfully bad puns thread : that's not punny

Ethan SmithEthan Smith Origin name: Beart4toArlington, VARegistered User regular
edited October 2009 in Debate and/or Discourse
You know when you make a pun, and then you feel a clench in your gut? Yeah, that's your body reacting, telling you why the fuck did you do that. Or maybe that's just because my friend and I would lash out violently at each other when we made puns. But you get what I'm talking about. We're talking going to the bottom of the barrel, and then scraping the shit out of that.

I'll start us off with the most painful pun I've participated in, in recent times-

"Man, I was meta before I knew what meta was. And then after I knew what meta was, I continued to be that, but-"
-Oh god, it's like a metapocalypse

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    LBD_NytetraynLBD_Nytetrayn TorontoRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    You know when you make a pun, and then you feel a clench in your gut?

    Can't say that I do. In fact, I thrive on puns. Unfortunately, I do so to such a degree that I rarely remember them for very long after. It's just part of conversation for me.

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    KalTorakKalTorak One way or another, they all end up in the Undercity.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    I only like puns when there's a train of puns in a thread. There was one on corn-related puns a while back that was truly epic.

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    RichyRichy Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    KalTorak wrote: »
    I only like puns when there's a train of puns in a thread. There was one on corn-related puns a while back that was truly epic.
    Oh yeah, pun quote trees in [chat] are usually hilarious. I love them, and try to partake when I can.

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    HenroidHenroid Mexican kicked from Immigration Thread Centrism is Racism :3Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    KalTorak wrote: »
    I only like puns when there's a train of puns in a thread. There was one on corn-related puns a while back that was truly epic.

    Those are rare moments.

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    DmanDman Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    I don't think this is going to work. It has to be more natural, forced puns just aren't that punny.

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    Greg USNGreg USN Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    this thread reminds me of: http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=puns
    its funny

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    an_altan_alt Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    I remember reading about a study done a while back, though I don't remember the exact details. They were trying to find out if people found puns to be funny by reading ten puns to subjects and seeing if they laughed. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.

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    MKRMKR Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Puns tend to commas a result of natural, ordinary conversation. Trying to force them out is like continuing to tell a bad joke when half the audience has their face planted firmly in their palm.

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    RichyRichy Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Greg USN wrote: »
    this thread reminds me of: http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=puns
    its funny
    That guy has anger management issues.

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    DeadfallDeadfall I don't think you realize just how rich he is. In fact, I should put on a monocle.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    an_alt wrote: »
    I remember reading about a study done a while back, though I don't remember the exact details. They were trying to find out if people found puns to be funny by reading ten puns to subjects and seeing if they laughed. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.

    Almost missed it, but, yes.

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    DeadfallDeadfall I don't think you realize just how rich he is. In fact, I should put on a monocle.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    One of my favorite jokes is:

    A vulture boards a plane carrying two dead raccoons. The flight attendant stops him and says, "I'm sorry sir, but you're only allowed one carrion."

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    FencingsaxFencingsax It is difficult to get a man to understand, when his salary depends upon his not understanding GNU Terry PratchettRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    MKR wrote: »
    Puns tend to commas a result of natural, ordinary conversation. Trying to force them out is like continuing to tell a bad joke when half the audience has their face planted firmly in their palm.

    Get off the stage!

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    TheMarshalTheMarshal Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    One of my fiance's favorites:

    So a piece of string walks into a bar.
    Bartender says "We don't serve your kind in here!"
    The string get upset and leaves.

    The string is so upset at the bartender that he starts pulling at his ends until they start coming undone. He's so angry that he begins to bunch up and gets all twisted and contorted.

    Later that night, the string walks back into the bar.
    Bartender says "Didn't you hear me the last time? We don't serve string in here!"

    The string says:
    I'm a frayed knot.

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    edited September 2009
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    every person who doesn't like an acquired taste always seems to think everyone who likes it is faking it. it should be an official fallacy.

    the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
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    nosnibornosnibor Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Feral wrote: »

    So is it a rule that the last person on a quote tree gets infracted? I suppose it's better than losing a limb.

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    TaranisTaranis Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Puns suck. You're threading on thin ice here.

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    FeralFeral MEMETICHARIZARD interior crocodile alligator ⇔ ǝɹʇɐǝɥʇ ǝᴉʌoɯ ʇǝloɹʌǝɥɔ ɐ ǝʌᴉɹp ᴉRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    nosnibor wrote: »
    Feral wrote: »

    So is it a rule that the last person on a quote tree gets infracted? I suppose it's better than losing a limb.

    No, we both got infracted.

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    every person who doesn't like an acquired taste always seems to think everyone who likes it is faking it. it should be an official fallacy.

    the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
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    nexuscrawlernexuscrawler Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    that tree was totally worth it feral

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    DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Feral wrote: »
    nosnibor wrote: »
    Feral wrote: »

    So is it a rule that the last person on a quote tree gets infracted? I suppose it's better than losing a limb.

    No, we both got infracted.

    For punitive damage.

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    Casual EddyCasual Eddy The Astral PlaneRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    puns are awful

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    FallingmanFallingman Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Courtesy of the Endinburgh Frring Festival:

    "Hedgehogs - Why not share the hedge?"

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    nexuscrawlernexuscrawler Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Terry Pratchett is great at puns

    like when he refers to the Ramkins as more highly-bred than a hilltop bakery

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    Casual EddyCasual Eddy The Astral PlaneRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    I recall one argument in which I shared my belief that puns are the worst form of comedy and everyone thought I was being elitist and highbrow

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    DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Terry Pratchett is great at puns

    like when he refers to the Ramkins as more highly-bred than a hilltop bakery

    The British are masters of the pun, and Prachett is a master amongst masters.

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    BamaBama Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    I recall one argument in which I shared my belief that puns are the worst form of comedy and everyone thought I was being elitist and highbrow
    Don't flatter yourself. We thought you were stupid.

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    Ethan SmithEthan Smith Origin name: Beart4to Arlington, VARegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Bama wrote: »
    I recall one argument in which I shared my belief that puns are the worst form of comedy and everyone thought I was being elitist and highbrow
    Don't flatter yourself. We thought you were stupid.

    I personally wanted to punch him in the face after that.

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    nosnibornosnibor Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Maybe he was talking about sausage puns. Because those really are the wurst.

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    GreeperGreeper Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    nosnibor wrote: »
    Maybe he was talking about sausage puns. Because those really are the wurst.

    ugh. I'm not responsible for what this unleashes.

    You brat this upon yourself

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    Local H JayLocal H Jay Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    anyone who hates puns is lame
    stay cool, bird boy

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    BamaBama Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Greeper wrote: »
    nosnibor wrote: »
    Maybe he was talking about sausage puns. Because those really are the wurst.

    ugh. I'm not responsible for what this unleashes.

    You brat this upon yourself
    This is going to be fun. Don't be such a weenie.

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    Casual EddyCasual Eddy The Astral PlaneRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    haha awesome ya'll still remember!

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    nexuscrawlernexuscrawler Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Bama wrote: »
    Greeper wrote: »
    nosnibor wrote: »
    Maybe he was talking about sausage puns. Because those really are the wurst.

    ugh. I'm not responsible for what this unleashes.

    You brat this upon yourself
    This is going to be fun. Don't be such a weenie.

    you know who's a weenie. The baseball player who bun'ts

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    nosnibornosnibor Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Bama wrote: »
    Greeper wrote: »
    nosnibor wrote: »
    Maybe he was talking about sausage puns. Because those really are the wurst.

    ugh. I'm not responsible for what this unleashes.

    You brat this upon yourself
    This is going to be fun. Don't be such a weenie.

    you know who's a weenie. The baseball player who bun'ts

    I'm just glad one of us mustard up the courage to get it going.

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    DeadfallDeadfall I don't think you realize just how rich he is. In fact, I should put on a monocle.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Bama wrote: »
    Greeper wrote: »
    nosnibor wrote: »
    Maybe he was talking about sausage puns. Because those really are the wurst.

    ugh. I'm not responsible for what this unleashes.

    You brat this upon yourself
    This is going to be fun. Don't be such a weenie.

    you know who's a weenie. The baseball player who bun'ts

    Who is that? I'd love to meat him.

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    edited September 2009
    Bama wrote: »
    Greeper wrote: »
    nosnibor wrote: »
    Maybe he was talking about sausage puns. Because those really are the wurst.

    ugh. I'm not responsible for what this unleashes.

    You brat this upon yourself
    This is going to be fun. Don't be such a weenie.

    He's probably afraid his puns won't cut the mustard and he'll find himself in a pickle and have to spend the entire thread playing ketchup.

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    every person who doesn't like an acquired taste always seems to think everyone who likes it is faking it. it should be an official fallacy.

    the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
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    Local H JayLocal H Jay Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Bama wrote: »
    Greeper wrote: »
    nosnibor wrote: »
    Maybe he was talking about sausage puns. Because those really are the wurst.

    ugh. I'm not responsible for what this unleashes.

    You brat this upon yourself
    This is going to be fun. Don't be such a weenie.

    you know who's a weenie. The baseball player who bun'ts

    these are just getting retarded, now we have to play ketchup
    dijons better be get funny guys

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    AroducAroduc regular
    edited September 2009
    My brother thinks puns are the highlight of joking. I used to sit and count how many he tried to use. One conversation he got up to ten trying to get a laugh. No pun in ten did.

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    nosnibornosnibor Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Feral wrote: »
    Bama wrote: »
    Greeper wrote: »
    nosnibor wrote: »
    Maybe he was talking about sausage puns. Because those really are the wurst.

    ugh. I'm not responsible for what this unleashes.

    You brat this upon yourself
    This is going to be fun. Don't be such a weenie.

    He's probably afraid his puns won't cut the mustard and he'll find himself in a pickle and have to spend the entire thread playing ketchup.

    I don't relish the idea of competing with your pun skill. I fear my meager attempts will be met with a chili reception.

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    TrippyJingTrippyJing Moses supposes his toeses are roses. But Moses supposes erroneously.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Aroduc wrote: »
    My brother thinks puns are the highlight of joking. I used to sit and count how many he tried to use. One conversation he got up to ten trying to get a laugh. No pun in ten did.
    an_alt wrote: »
    I remember reading about a study done a while back, though I don't remember the exact details. They were trying to find out if people found puns to be funny by reading ten puns to subjects and seeing if they laughed. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.

    D:

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    Casual EddyCasual Eddy The Astral PlaneRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    puns don't really make people laugh. They're more of a "Oh right yep I guess those two words are similar let me smile and nod a bit"

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