A “pun” uses a word or phrase to suggest a different meaning. Sometimes we might even laugh. Frank Ball calls them “daffynitions.”
He has a large collection of such words and phrases, and he’s constantly adding more. Some are his original creation, and others are gleaned from popular comic strips. Here are a some that he recently added to his website:
Frank Ball Original Creations
- Government Mandate — Going out with a congressman to dinner and a movie
- Thumb Drive — How hitchhikers get from one place to another
- Debate — De essential part of de fishing line
- Black Hole — What is left after eating a chocolate donut
- Second in Command — Extremely short tenure
- Malady — A catchy tune that’s gone bad
- Deadline — Obituary blurb
- Cardio — Exercise while walking to and from your car
From B.C. by Mastroianni and Hart
- Coat of Arms — A millipede’s fall attire
- High Roller — A painting device designed for use on ceilings
- Tireless Worker — A laid-off Goodyear employee
- Bamboozle — The sound a boozle makes when it explodes
