Puns have long been the ugly stepchildren of comedy, derided for generations as the dull weapon of choice of trying-too-hard dads and uncles. But what was once considered the lowest form of humor has ...

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There is a developmental factor in evaluating a pun’s quality. We may laugh at a cheesy pun said by a child, but groan if an adult says it. This obvious truth can be lost on some inveterate punsters ...