Choose two random activities that end in -ing. Say why the two unlike things are alike. Speaking Russian is a lot like turning on a fan, because when you’re near either things are spinning. Tossing horseshoes is a lot like buying groceries because nobody wants to play that game.
101 TOM SWIFTIES. A Pun exercise
A Tom Swiftie is a short joke that uses a slightly different double meaning for an adverb, which is great for practicing wordplay jokes. Pun a phrase with an adverb, using the format: “[phrase]” he said “[adverb]-ly. I have a split personality,” said Tom, being frank. “I hope you freeze to death”, …
WRITING PUNS. The Pun Store exercise
Write as many puns for each ‘store’ as you possibly can. Then pick a new store and repeat till you feel your Dad vibes flowing. THE PUN STORE I run a BLANK store. (Let the internet help you find a random object.) How’s business? Pretty ________ (insert adjective) Example: I …