It requires genius to make a good pun - some men of bright parts can't reach it.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Puns are a form of humor with words.
A pun is not bound by the laws which limit nicer wit. It is a pistol let off at the ear; not a feather to tickle the intellect.
A pun is the lowest form of humor, unless you thought of it yourself.
Puns are the droppings of soaring wits.
Hanging is too good for a man who makes puns; he should be drawn and quoted.
It is always well to get near to men of genius.
People of humor are always in some degree people of genius.
I love puns. I've been known to turn the car around just to take advantage of a good pun situation. It really is the highest form of humor.
For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation.
A good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation.