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Doug Larson

A pun is the lowest form of humor, unless you thought of it yourself.

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People often consider puns to be a cheap or simple kind of joke that isn’t very clever. However, when you come up with a pun on your own, it feels much funnier and more enjoyable because it’s your original idea.

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