Jerry Zezima: Every pun intended
Published in Lifestyles
“I’m a theology teacher,” she told me. “I use puns in my lessons.”
“You must have spirited discussions,” I said.
“It’s a testament to my students,” she noted.
Hot Cross Puns made it to the semifinals with me and four other punsters. The topic was snacks, living rooms and furniture.
I said my father liked snacks and that I was a chip off the old block. I made several couch potato, furniture and carpeting puns (“expensive rugs are too much toupee”), but since “sofa, so good” and “ottoman empire” were already used, I conceded “de-feet.”
I got an 8.5, but the two finalists, Daft Pun and the eventual winner, When Wit Hits the Fan, each scored a perfect 10.
Although I didn’t win again, I had a great time.
“You should run for president,” an audience member told me afterward.
“I’m just Biden my time,” I replied. “And I’m sure I would Trump any opponent.”
“JZ, you did great,” said Fred. “Don’t wait another 10 years to come back.”
“By that time, I’ll be 80,” I said. “Pun for the ages.”
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