By Alan B. Combs
One of my students was showing me his new motorcycle. It had a decently large engine, and it was highly decorated in a modern style. The theme of the bike was the Polynesian deity, Kaili-Moku-Moku who was in a recumbent position.
My student fired up the cycle, and it would run for a few seconds, then die. He did this several times and I finally figured out what was going wrong. His idol was just too … Read the rest...
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A Friday in April means it’s time for another Pun-Off warmup. This from Gary:
… Read the rest...6:30 – 10pm @ Joe’s Place – 1814 East Martin Luther King Boulevard – Austin, TX
This week the Punster Warm-Up moves to the east side. By special suggestion of Bert Piboin, the longest surviving contestant the Pun-Off has ever seen, our roving troop will be paying a visit to Joe’s Place on MLK @ Chicon
Target gathering time is 6:30 thru 10pm. Joe has good
http://shaggy-dogs.briancombs.net/weakly-punster-friday-warm-up-april-29-2011/
Sent in by Jo Ann Thomas.
I didn’t realize it, but these coupons are good for one gallon of gas at most retailers. I have seen them around, but until recently never took advantage of them, I never realized their actual worth.
You probably have one or two just lying around somewhere, now is the time to use them before they lose their value, and it’s too late!!
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Gary Hallock just released the following:
… Read the rest...We had a cozy little turnout last Friday for our first gathering in the Friday warm-up series. Or group of hard corpses were visited by veteran competitor Bert Piboin and 2010 MVP winner, Jacob Dodson who has been so emboldened by his good showing in last year’s Punniest of Show event that he’s decided to go for the PunSlinger trophy this time around. Well, these Friday warm-ups are definitely the pathway to greatness. Just
http://shaggy-dogs.briancombs.net/friday-punster-warm-up-april-22-2011/
Gary Hallock has the following update regarding the upcoming O. Henry Pun-Off:
… Read the rest...Greeting Pun-Off contestants,
Those of you who have competed in the Pun-Off before are likely familiar with our FRIDAY PUNSTER WARM-UPS. Each week of the month prior to our contest, we host an informal gathering of contestants and other fans of the event. You need not be a confirmed competitor to participate or benefit from these opportunities. Even if you’re only doing Punniest of Show you’re still going
http://shaggy-dogs.briancombs.net/friday-punster-warm-ups/
The O.Henry PUG (Pun-Off Guru) Gary Hallock has made the first announcement regarding the 2011 O.Henry Pun-Off:
… Read the rest...Much to my own surprise, the registration page for the 2011 O.Henry Pun-Off is now officially open, right on schedule. (Contest is Saturday, May 21) Please click on the link below to be taken directly to the registration page.
While you’re there, please take a moment to consider also attending our PUNY dinner at the Spaghetti
Warehouse on Friday evening before the
http://shaggy-dogs.briancombs.net/o-henry-pun-off-registration/