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hiromichi
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 Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:30 am Post subject: From a column: For Kids |
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Would you analyze this?
What do you call a werewolf that drinks too much?
A whino!
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Anuradha Chepur
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:35 am Post subject: |
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whine = wolf cry
wino = a chronic drinker |
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hiromichi
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:14 am Post subject: |
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Anuradha Chepur, Thank you very much.
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Philo Kevetch
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Hiromichi - This is the worst one yet...totally inane. I'm not sure it can even be considered a pun.
- when we think of a werewolf, we would more aptly think of a howl, snarl, or something vicious.
- a whine would make us think more of a puppy left alone.
For it to be a pun, there should be a more easily understood connection between the words (homonyms) being used.
Try this example -
Q- What's the up-town matrons' favorite "wine"?
A- I want a Mercedes! I want a Mercedes!! (wine = whine)
Again, I admire your effort. Philo |
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hiromichi
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| Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Philo Kevetch, Thank you very much for your reply. I came home today from a trip, so I was late in responding to you.
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