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Puns

English puns

Browse the public Punglish library. Each pun keeps the joke first and the explanation optional.

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I stayed up wondering where the sun had gone.

Then it dawned on me.

The shovel deserves a place in history.

It was a groundbreaking invention.

Broken pencils have one major weakness.

They are pointless.

I used to dislike facial hair.

Then it grew on me.

I'm reading a book about anti-gravity.

It's impossible to put down.

Why did the elevator tell jokes?

It wanted to lift everyone's spirits.

Why did the candle study late?

It wanted to burn the midnight oil.

Why did the balloon avoid its old friend?

It felt let down.

Why did the piano call a locksmith?

It had lost its keys.

Why did the guitar visit the doctor?

It was feeling strung out.

Why did the clock feel hungry?

It went back four seconds.

Why did the mirror receive praise?

It reflected well on everyone.

Why was the chair a good friend?

It always offered support.

Why did the broom arrive late?

It over-swept.

Why did the lamp fail its exam?

It was not very bright.

Why was the grass embarrassed?

It saw the lawn mower and felt cut down.

What happens when winter arrives?

Autumn leaves.

Why did the rain cloud get promoted?

It always performed under pressure.

Why did the moon skip dinner?

It was already full.

Why did the wind apply for a talent show?

It wanted to blow everyone away.

Why did the tree write a memoir?

It had deep roots.

What did the ocean say to the beach?

Nothing. It just waved.

Why did the gardener plant a light bulb?

He wanted to grow a power plant.

Why did the cloud stay home?

It was feeling under the weather.