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You\u2019ve likely noticed over the years that Lynn can\u2019t resist a good groaner. Here\u2019s what she says about her predilection for punning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few of the best (worst?) puns in FBorFW:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1. The Smiths\u2019 Kid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"A<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We fear this one may be lost in the mists of time someday, but for now you can see Ella Fitzgerald performing \u201cCome To Me, My Melancholy Baby\u201d, written in 1912, on YouTube.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. An Ongoing Struggle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Michael<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We trust this one needs no explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Big City Accessories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Elizabeth<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A nod to our New York readers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Cold Comfort (Food)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Elly<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one is just funny because it\u2019s relatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Elly Goes on a Tangent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"Elly<\/a>
Sometimes the puns are obvious; the jury is out on whether the easy ones are better or worse than the inspired ones (see below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. A Holiday Favourite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have to hand it to Lynn; this one\u2019s pretty clever. We still groaned, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. John Can\u2019t Resist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"John<\/a>
John holds the title for the cleverest puns in the family, we think. And the worst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. It Runs In the Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Deanna<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael inherited the gene, it seems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. It\u2019s Intergenerational<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Grandpa Jim just couldn\u2019t help himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Even Gordon Isn\u2019t Immune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gordon,<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wonder if he was saving that one up, or if he thought of it on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus: This One Was Too Clever to Leave Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n


Oh Lynn, you\u2019re so right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve likely noticed over the years that Lynn can\u2019t resist a good groaner. Here\u2019s 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. 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