The New Pun Book

EN·~2 hours·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total

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Who thought they never saw the Punjab delighted in all pungencies of speech. Scholarly men who rejoice in punctiliousness in their language, contrive to improve its flavor and precision by exercise in these unexpected juxtapositions. Thus, as with our Pundit's famous countryman Mr. Jaberjee, though they use the purest language, they can instantly express every shade of thought with grace and completeness without resorting to slang:—that ready cloak wherewith puny minds strive to cover their vulgarity and lack of culture. - BY T. B. AND T. C.

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Description

A lively anthology of quick‑witted wordplay, this collection gathers dozens of witty exchanges that turn ordinary conversation into a playground of double meanings. From a baker’s punchline about “meat” to a minister’s baffled marriage‑certificate moment, each vignette showcases the charm of early‑20th‑century humor, where even a simple street‑car jolt can spark a cascade of puns. The jokes are presented as brief dialogues, making the humor easy to follow and perfect