You’ve likely noticed over the years that Lynn can’t resist a good groaner. Here’s what she says about her predilection for punning:
Puns were a favourite punch line. They were untranslatable, however, which made it difficult for my syndicate to sell my work to non-English-speaking countries. I knew that word play limited my sales, but if I could come up with a good pun, I figured it was worth the loss.
A few of the best (worst?) puns in FBorFW:
1. The Smiths’ Kid
We fear this one may be lost in the mists of time someday, but for now you can see Ella Fitzgerald performing “Come To Me, My Melancholy Baby”, written in 1912, on YouTube.
2. An Ongoing Struggle
We trust this one needs no explanation.
3. Big City Accessories
A nod to our New York readers!
4. Cold Comfort (Food)
This one is just funny because it’s relatable.
5. Elly Goes on a Tangent
Sometimes the puns are obvious; the jury is out on whether the easy ones are better or worse than the inspired ones (see below).
6. A Holiday Favourite
We have to hand it to Lynn; this one’s pretty clever. We still groaned, though.
7. John Can’t Resist
John holds the title for the cleverest puns in the family, we think. And the worst.
8. It Runs In the Family
Michael inherited the gene, it seems.
9. It’s Intergenerational
Grandpa Jim just couldn’t help himself.
10. Even Gordon Isn’t Immune
We wonder if he was saving that one up, or if he thought of it on the spot.