Why is punnery and wordplay considered bad comedy?

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Why is punnery and wordplay considered bad comedy?

2007-03-22 08:01:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Alot of puns are just really, really lame. Sometimes a good one comes along, but for the msot part, they suck big time. ASk yourself: when is the last time I actually laughed at a knock-knock joke?

2007-03-22 08:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by Canadian Bacon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It is considered a cheap display of flashy comedy and humor

2007-03-22 15:41:21 · answer #2 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

It is boring to the smart people and makes the stupid people feel even more stupid.

2007-03-22 15:04:04 · answer #3 · answered by Bored Enough To Be Here 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋