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A Legal Question…
Category: Picture Pun, Rated PG-13
Interview: Andrew Balinsky
Category: News, Rated G
Andrew Balinsky is a longtime competitor and volunteer at the O. Henry Pun Off. He finished third in Punniest of Show this year. Given the high level of competition, that’s quite an accomplishment.
Brian: Where are you from? What do you do when you’re not competing in Pun-Off competitions?
Andrew: I was born a Southerner, in Autumn, in March. My parents were World War II refugees that ended up in South Africa. We immigrated to NY City, but I mostly … Read the rest…
Heard at the PunOff
Category: Puns, Rated G
I do not remember who said it, but I liked it.
May the [Mass X Acceleration] be with you, Luke… Read the rest…
Pizza Delivery
Category: Gaggle of Groaners listserv, Rated G, Shaggy Dogs
This was posted on the groaners listserv.
FBI agents conducted a raid of a psychiatric hospital in San Diego that was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing thousands of medical records, the dozens of agents had worked up quite an appetite. The agent in charge of the investigation called a nearby pizza parlor with delivery service to order a quick dinner for his colleagues. The following telephone conversation took place and was recorded by the FBI … Read the rest…
Dessert at Canard Falls
Category: Gaggle of Groaners listserv, Puns, Rated PG-13, Shaggy Puppy
This tale by Terry Morrison was published on the groaners listserv.
The annual Chefs’ Convention was the highlight of the year for the town of Canard Falls. Preparations for the big event began well in advance and nearly every one of ‘the Falls’ 9,326 inhabitants had a hand in it, even the children.
When the big day arrived, as it invariably did each year, it signalled the beginning of three full days of fun frivolity and feasting. People ate so … Read the rest…
Interview: Justin Golbabai
Category: News
Justin is the second half of the Justin Golbabai-Kelly Dupen team. They came in second in Punniest of Show this year, after winning last year.
I asked them the same questions, although they prepared their answers separately.
Brian: My wife couldn’t make the Pun Off this year, so we watched the videos on Youtube. When watching yours, she immediately asked if I was sure you guys aren’t together. Ok, so what’s the truth?
Justin: Truth is we are good friends … Read the rest…
Interview: Kelly Dupen
Category: News, Rated G
Kelly Dupen and Justin Golbabai returned to the Punniest of Show competition to defend their title from last year. Their excellent skit fell one point shy of the top spot, and they took second.
Brian: My wife couldn’t make the Pun Off this year, so we watched the videos on Youtube. When watching yours, she immediately asked if I was sure you guys aren’t together. Ok, so what’s the truth?
Kelly: Despite all appearances to the contrary, Justin and I … Read the rest…
Interview: Dav Wallace
Category: News, Rated G
Yes, he spells his name “Dav”.
When Dav was in high school, there was a history assignment which required them to design and draw an Egyptian pyramid in which we would want to be entombed. His was fairly elaborate with hidden passages, traps, etc., plus a large spinning neon sign that read “DAV” (there was a line over the “A”). It sort of stuck with him, and he uses it as a state name of sorts.
Dav grew up in … Read the rest…
Interview: Jason Epstein
Category: News
Jason is originally from New York, but spent several years in Austin after graduating from college. He lives in Seattle now, where he works in IT, plays softball, and runs marathons, when not punning.
He’s done some stand-up comedy in the past, and always jumps at the chance to sing karaoke. He believes this helps him feel comfortable with a mic in his hand in front of an audience.
Brian: When did you first become interested in puns?
Jason: At … Read the rest…
Jason Epstein, Punniest of Show Competitor
Category: Gatling Puns, Video
Jason Epstein competed for Punniest of Show with a series of pun-liners. The judges didn’t like it as much as the crowd did, unfortunately.