Why do people say "no pun intended" when they clearly intend it?

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Why do people say "no pun intended" when they clearly intend it?

Riddle me that, Batman.

2007-01-16 14:17:36 · 4 answers · asked by Mark T 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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I think people say that in the event that someone does not catch the pun. "No pun intended" indirectly yet concisely lets the audience no that a pun was just uttured, and in case they missed it they can think back and catch it.

2007-01-16 14:27:14 · answer #1 · answered by Gideon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The people I know say 'no pun intended' when they did not intend to say a pun.

2007-01-16 20:29:07 · answer #2 · answered by ghds 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I usually say it after I realize it sounded like I made a pun but didn't mean too.

2007-01-16 14:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by Caitlin G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

maybe they dont want to be questioned on why tyey are being insultive

2007-01-16 16:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by chris r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋