Known as the lowest form of wit, the pun takes centerstage at the annual O. Henry Pun-Off. Punsters from around the country compete for "Punniest of Show."
Pun-Off World Championships:
There are two categories of competition. In the "Punniest of Show" competition contestants go through a 90-second freestyle competition for punsters using prepared material. The other category will be the "Punslingers" where the contestants battle in wordplay on a topic with a strict time limit.
2008 Pun-Off:
The 31st Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships will be held at the O. Henry Museum in Brush Square Park located in downtown Austin, TX at 5th and Neches (near the Austin Convention Center and Hilton Hotel) on Saturday, May 17, 2008.The Pun-Off begins at high noon and ends at 5pm. The O. Henry Museum is located at 409 E. 5th., Austin, TX 78701.
O. Henry Pun-Off Web Site:
For more information visit the Web site at
PunPunPun.com or call the O. Henry Museum at 512-472-1903.
What is a Pun:
Puns are a type of wordplay involving words that sound alike but are used in a playful, unexpected, or unusual way. Puzzles Guide Dave Fisher provides a description of puns and their history in
Puns: The Lowest Form of Wit2008 P.U.N.Y. Punster Banquet P.O.T.Y. Roast:
The formal presentations and Punster of the Year presentation will be held at the Spaghetti Warehouse at 117 W. 4th Street. The Roast will be on Friday, May 16m, 2008 to kick-off the 31st Annual World Championships Pun-Off. Get
Roast Details here.
