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hom_1016 | This is a pun on the phrase "marks the end of his sentence". Here it is taking the word 'sentence' literally in that a sentence does end with a period. But 'sentence' can also mean the punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court, or fixed by law for a particular offense. | A prisoner ' s favorite punctuation mark is the period . It marks the end of his sentence . | The given text is a pun |
hom_1014 | The joke is a pun. The person 'threw snow' which could mean physically throwing it with their hands, or the tires of their car launched it. Drifting is when a driver makes the car slide on its wheels. 'Get my drift' is a phrase that means 'do you understand my implication'. | He threw snow in his neighbor ' s driveway and shouted , DO YOU GET MY DRIFT ? | The given text is a pun |
hom_1013 | This is a pun on the word "tap". Tap can mean when you access something, in this case the plumber's natural abilities. "Tap" can also refer to a faucet. This joke is about plumbers and plumbers fix faucets. | Plumbers often have to tap their natural abilities . | The given text is a pun |
hom_1010 | Reflective can mean thoughtful. A mirror is a reflective surface, typically of glass coated with metal. Reflective can also mean providing a reflection which is what a mirror will show you. This joke is playing on the word "reflective" and its different meanings. | After he bought a mirror he became very reflective . | The given text is a pun |
hom_1008 | Someone that is a knockout is someone that is very attractive. A knock out in boxing is a fight-ending, winning punch (for the person that delivered the punch). The joke is playing on the double meaning of knockout. | The boxer ' s girlfriend was a knockout . | The given text is a pun |
hom_1006 | These old professions jokes rarely work because the puns are not metaphors for dying. | Old school principals never die , they just lose their faculties . | The given text is a pun |
hom_1004 | This is a pun on 'stalking' which means to pursue or approach stealthily, but it's also being used because corn have stalks on the outside of them | Thieves who steal corn from a garden could be charged with stalking . | The given text is a pun |
hom_1002 | A seamstress is someone who sews using pointed needles. Coming to the point could mean to come to the end of something, or to conclude on something. This joke is saying that seamstresses come to the point instead of dying. | OLD SEAMSTRESSES never die , they just come to the point . | The given text is a pun |
hom_100 | A racket is a type of bat with an oval frame, something tennis players use. Racket can also mean noise. Construction on the tennis court would cause too much racket (noise), and rackets (tennis rackets) are found on tennis courts. | I was against the construction of tennis courts in the park as I thought they would cause too much racket . | The given text is a pun |
hom_10 | To pin something on someone in the figurative sense means to attribute blame of something onto someone. A brooch is an ornament that people fasten to their clothing with a pin. We see two meanings of the word "pin" used here. | She was suspected of stealing a brooch but they couldn ' t pin it on her . | The given text is a pun |
hom_6 | The text is a play on the phrase 'You will be assimilated' from the Borg in the Star Trek series, but it does not seem to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. The second part 'stood close to' does not appear to create a pun with the first part. | 86 of Borg : You will be assimilated . Would you believe , stood close to ? | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_12 | The text is a proverb or aphorism expressing the idea that while rules or principles (precepts) can instruct, actual examples have a stronger influence on people's actions. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Precepts teach , examples move . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_13 | The text is a proverb or saying that conveys the idea that hard work in one's youth leads to a comfortable old age. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Diligent youth makes easy age . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_17 | The text presents a humorous situation by offering 'Take it or Leave it' as the only options for dinner, which is a play on the lack of choice rather than a play on words or similar-sounding words. | You have two choices for dinner : Take it or Leave it . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_32 | The text is making a humorous comparison, suggesting that a zucchini, a type of vegetable, has more potential than the subject in question. It does not rely on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | I ' ve met zucchini with more potential . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_35 | The text appears to be a humorous representation of a sudden change in a situation, typically seen in a comedic stick-up scenario. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words, but rather on the unexpected reversal of the command. | Stick em up ! < BANG > Okay . . . . DON ' T stick em ' up ! | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_36 | The text is a play on the concept of 'meaning of life' being a profound philosophical question, but humorously suggests it has been deleted due to space constraints, as if it were a trivial piece of information that could be easily removed. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words. | Meaning of life : < deleted for lack of space > | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_37 | The text plays on the concept of a 'hypothetical question' by posing a hypothetical question about the absence of hypothetical questions, creating a paradox. It does not rely on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | What if there were no hypothetical questions ? | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_40 | The phrase 'Time is money' is a metaphorical statement that equates time to money in the sense that time is a valuable resource. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Time is money . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_42 | The text is a proverb expressing the idea that it is wise to be flexible and willing to change one's mind, while a fool is stubborn and unchanging. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | A wise man changes his mind , but a fool never does . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_49 | The text is a proverb suggesting that it is often better to be cautious than to be overly brave or bold. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Discretion is the better part of valor . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_54 | The text is a proverb expressing the idea that it is preferable to be by oneself than to be with people who are not good for you. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Better to be alone than in bad company . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_56 | The text plays on the double meaning of the word 'spotted.' It can mean to catch sight of something, but it also refers to the spots on a postage stamp featuring Elvis, which could be 'spotted' in different locations as the mail travels. | Elvis Stamps : Where will your mail be spotted next ? | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_57 | The text is an idiom that means it's easy to know what you should have done after something has happened. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | It ' s easy to be wise after the event . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_59 | The text is a humorous statement implying that brute force (a big hammer) can solve any problem. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | A big enough hammer can usually fix anything . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_64 | The text is a rhetorical question that may imply a commentary on human behavior or entitlement, but it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Why do those that pay the least complain the most ? | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_65 | The text is a cynical or humorous remark on the nature of problems and oversight, suggesting that if everything seems perfect, an error has likely been overlooked. It does not play on the different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | If all appears to go well , you missed something . . . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_66 | The text is a reference to a command given to a holodeck, a simulated reality device in the Star Trek universe. It seems to be a request for a simulation of a 'hot' 23-year-old woman. The text does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Riker to Holodeck : " Woman , 23 , hot . " | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_68 | The text is a play on the phrase 'brain on drugs,' which is typically used in a serious context to warn about the dangers of drug use. Here, it is humorously treated as a breakfast order, similar to 'eggs on toast,' thus exploiting the unexpected substitution of 'brain' for a typical breakfast item. | I ' ll have one brain on drugs with bacon , toast and juice . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_79 | The text is a proverb expressing the idea that bad events or situations often come in groups rather than alone. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Misfortunes never come singly . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_84 | The text is making a humorous statement about the reliability of statistics by using a precise percentage to ironically claim that most statistics are useless. It does not rely on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | 96 . 37 % of all statistics are useless . . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_89 | The text is a proverb that conveys a moral lesson about the consequences of wastefulness leading to a state of need or poverty. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Willful waste makes woeful want . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_94 | The text is a proverb expressing the idea that enthusiasm without understanding can lead to uncontrolled or dangerous outcomes. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_95 | The text is playing on the euphemistic rephrasing of the term 'white' to 'melanin-challenged,' which humorously refers to the lack of melanin typically associated with lighter skin tones. It exploits the concept of political correctness in redefining common terms. | I ' m NOT " white , " I ' m " melanin - challenged . " | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_101 | The text is a proverb suggesting that one instance of an event (such as a single swallow arriving) does not necessarily indicate a trend (like the arrival of summer). It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | One swallow does not make a summer . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_102 | The text is a statement expressing a viewpoint on human behavior and does not play on the different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | The ignorant always adore what they cannot understand . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_105 | The text is attempting to make a dark joke based on the misunderstanding of the word 'behind' due to dyslexia, implying the person intended to jump in front of the train. However, dyslexia does not cause people to misinterpret prepositions like 'behind'; it typically affects the ability to read letters and words. The joke is in poor taste and relies on a misconception about dyslexia rather than a play on words or similar-sounding words. | Suicidal dyslexic jumps behind train - film at 11 | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_114 | The text suggests a sequence of actions that play on the wisdom of not insulting an alligator until you are safely across the river, where it can't reach you. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words for a humorous effect. | Cross river * THEN * insult alligator . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_118 | The text plays on the computer command prompts that typically offer options like 'Abort', 'Retry', and 'Ignore' by replacing the last option with 'Panic', which humorously suggests a human reaction to a computer error rather than a computer command. It also exploits the similarity in format to the usual computer prompts, creating a pun based on the unexpected substitution of a word. | Backup not found : ( A ) bort ( R ) etry ( P ) anic | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_121 | The text is a proverb suggesting that it is better to agree to a less favorable outcome than to go through a potentially costly and uncertain legal process. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | A bad settlement is better than a good lawsuit . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_122 | The text is a phrase that emphasizes gradual progress or small increments and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Little by little and bit by bit . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_123 | The text is a proverb that suggests that those who make the most threats are often the least likely to take action. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Barking dogs seldom bite . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_129 | The text appears to be a straightforward statement without any play on words or double meanings. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Yes , you ' re right . Unfortunately , I don ' t really care . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_131 | The text is a play on the well-known saying 'To err is human, to forgive divine,' but with a humorous twist at the end that subverts the expectation. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words, but rather on the unexpected ending. | To err is human , to forgive is against my policy | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_134 | The text plays on the double meaning of 'dark' and 'light.' 'Dark' is used to describe the absence of light, which is typical for night, but the phrase 'scattered light toward dawn' humorously treats darkness as a weather condition, similar to 'scattered showers.' This creates a pun by treating the natural progression of night to day as a weather forecast. | Tonight ' s forecast : Dark , scattered light toward dawn . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_143 | The text is a proverb suggesting that people in desperate situations will try anything to save themselves. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | A drowning man will clutch at a straw . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_146 | The text is a proverb that expresses the idea that other circumstances seem more desirable than one's own but does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | The grass is always greener on the other side . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_155 | The text suggests a scenario where cutting up someone's credit cards would cause an emotional reaction. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | If you want her to show emotion , cut up her credit cards . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_166 | The text is a proverb or moral lesson suggesting that one should earn something before longing for it. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | First deserve , then desire . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_168 | The text is a play on the word 'vain', suggesting that a vain person would assume a tagline (or song lyric) is about them due to their self-centeredness. It's a reference to Carly Simon's song 'You're So Vain', where the subject of the song is accused of being so vain that they would think the song is about them. This exploits the characteristic of vanity for humorous effect but does not rely on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | You ' re so vain / I bet you think this tagline ' s about you | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_171 | The text is a proverb or saying that means you can judge the quality or value of something by looking at the results it produces. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | You know the tree by its fruit . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_176 | The text is a play on words, using 'inflated' to refer to both the act of filling something with air to a certain pressure (40 psi) and suggesting an absurd and humorous definition of a 'perfect woman', which is not a literal statement but a play on the concept of 'inflation' in a different context. | A perfect woman is one that is inflated to 40 psi . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_180 | The text is an old saying advising not to shed any layers of clothing before the month of May ends. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Ne ' er cast a clout till May be out . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_182 | The text is an expression conveying a message about the significance of enemies and friends, without exploiting different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Do not think that one enemy is insignificant , or that a thousand friends are too many . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_184 | The text appears to be a straightforward statement about needing to do home maintenance and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | I ' d love to , but my bathroom tiles need grouting . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_187 | The text plays on the literal action of pulling a pin from a grenade, which makes it dangerous, and the figurative notion of friendship ending. It contrasts the friendly personification of 'Mr. Grenade' with the imminent danger it represents, but it does not rely on a play on words or similar sounding words. | Once the pin is pulled , Mr . Grenade is no longer a friend . . . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_190 | The text is a command prompt that could be interpreted literally as a warning that pressing any key will start the formatting of a hard drive. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Any key will commence hard drive format . Continue ( y / n ) ? | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_192 | The text contrasts the concepts of flying and crashing to express a fear, but it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | I ' m not afraid of flying , I ' m afraid of crashing . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_194 | The phrase 'Money talks' is an idiom that suggests that money gives someone power or influence, but it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Money talks . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_200 | The text seems to be a straightforward statement about someone feeling ill and believing they should be at home receiving care. It does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | " I ' m sick ! I ought to be home in bed with a nurse . " | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_205 | The text is a proverb or saying that implies that despite criticism or opposition, life goes on. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | The dogs bark but the caravan passes on . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_210 | The text is a cynical remark suggesting that if something cannot be made of good quality, it should be made expensive to give the impression of high value. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | If you can ' t make it good , make it expensive . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_211 | The text is a proverb suggesting that small efforts can lead to great achievements. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Little strokes fell great oaks . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_212 | The text is a proverb suggesting that one must be bold in the pursuit of love and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Faint heart never won fair lady . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_213 | The text is an inspirational quote attributed to Albert Einstein, suggesting that within difficult situations there is potential for success. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_215 | The text is a quote attributed to Alfred Lord Tennyson that expresses a philosophical viewpoint on love and loss. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | It ' s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_216 | The text is an idiomatic expression implying that a person has control over their own home and privacy. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | A man ' s home is his castle . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_232 | The text is a reference to a famous line from the movie 'When Harry Met Sally' and does not rely on a play on words or similar-sounding words. It does not exploit different meanings of a word for humorous effect. | I ' ll have what the gentleman on the floor is having . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_239 | The text is a play on the word 'sophisticated,' which typically means having acquired worldly knowledge or refinement, but is twisted here to suggest that sophistication results in the loss of native simplicity. This is a form of wordplay, but it does not involve a double meaning or similar-sounding words used in a humorous context. | sophisticated , adj . deprived of its native simplicity . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_241 | The text plays on the concept of procrastination, humorously suggesting that the Procrastinators Anonymous meeting is being postponed, which is ironic given the nature of procrastination as the act of delaying or postponing something. | The Procrastinators Anonymous meeting has been delayed until next Wednesday | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_242 | The text is a proverb suggesting that focusing on saving small amounts of money will lead to accumulation of wealth over time. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_244 | The text plays on the expectation of the phrase 'behind every great man there's a great woman,' but instead ends with a humorous twist that relates to the literal mess of wires often found behind computers. It does not rely on a play on words or similar sounding words. | Behind every great computer lies . . . a mess of wires ! | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_248 | The text plays on the concept of 'becoming one with' something, which is a common phrase in Zen philosophy to describe a deep level of harmony or unity. In the context of skiing, it humorously suggests a literal interpretation of becoming physically united with the snow, possibly by falling or being covered in it. | In zen skiing , you learn to become one with the snow . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_249 | The phrase 'missing the wood for the trees' is an idiom that means failing to understand or appreciate the larger situation because of a focus on details. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Missing the wood for the trees . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_252 | The text seems to describe a literal action and its consequence without exploiting different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | The more you stroke the cat ' s tail , the more he raises his back . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_253 | The text plays on the similarity in appearance between a Klingon's forehead ridges in the Star Trek universe and the shell of a turtle. It does not rely on a play on words or different meanings of the same word, but rather on a visual or conceptual similarity, which does not fit the definition of a pun. | Are you a Klingon , or is that a turtle on your head ? | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_257 | The text is a misquoted line from a play by William Congreve that has become a proverbial expression. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_263 | The text is a humorous imperative that plays on the irony of using complex or obscure words ('eschew' and 'obfuscation') to advocate for clarity and simplicity. It does not rely on a play on words or similar-sounding words but rather on the incongruity between the message and the words used to express it. | Eschew Obfuscation ! | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_264 | The text is a humorous observation about the nature of Mondays being difficult, but it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It is a straightforward statement without linguistic ambiguity. | Monday is a hard way to spend 1 / 7 of your life . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_271 | The text is a proverb suggesting that older people who make foolish decisions are more foolish than young people who do the same, because they're expected to have more wisdom. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | There ' s no fool like an old fool . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_275 | The text plays on the definition of 'stick' by humorously suggesting it is a 'nonfunctional boomerang,' implying that a stick, when thrown, does not return to the thrower like a boomerang should. This exploits the expectation of what a boomerang does compared to a stick. | STICK \ ' stik \ n . 1 : A somewhat nonfunctional boomerang . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_280 | The text is a play on the term 'Information Superhighway' to refer to the internet (Infobahn is a play on 'Autobahn', the German highway system), and 'roadkill' typically refers to animals hit by vehicles on the road. The pun is created by humorously combining the concept of working hard on the internet with the idea of becoming 'roadkill', as if one could be figuratively run over by the fast pace of digital information. | Working hard to become roadkill on the Infobahn . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_290 | The text is making a stereotypical statement about women and shopping but does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | All women are automatically born with a shopping disorder | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_291 | The text is a proverb suggesting that when you talk about someone, they are likely to show up. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Talk of the devil and he ' s sure to appear . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_295 | The text is a play on the phrases 'love me tender' and 'love me sweet,' which are lyrics from an Elvis Presley song, but it adds an unexpected twist with 'push me out at 12,000 ft,' which is a reference to skydiving. The humor arises from the juxtaposition of romantic phrases with the incongruous and extreme act of being pushed out of a plane, rather than from a play on words or similar-sounding words. | Love me tender / love me sweet / push me out at 12 , 000 ft | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_297 | The text plays on the double meaning of 'vision impairment.' It could mean that the boss has a literal problem with their eyesight, which would be humorous in the context of hiring a graphic artist whose work relies on visual appeal. Alternatively, it could imply that the boss overlooks the artist's potential shortcomings, thus 'impaired' in judgment. | " Graphic Artist seeks Boss with vision impairment . " | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_299 | The text is a proverb suggesting that one can make better progress with a task if it's done calmly and carefully rather than in a hurried and hasty way. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | More haste , less speed . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_302 | The text plays on the stereotype of lawyers being argumentative and frugal to the point of fighting over a penny, which humorously suggests that their intense arguments could create something as thin and fine as copper wire. It also implies a double meaning where the creation of copper wire could be a result of such a petty argument, which is an absurd and humorous notion. | Copper wire was invented by lawyers arguing over a penny . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_306 | The text plays on the double meaning of 'hung up'. One meaning is to end a phone call, and the other is a humorous take on the idea of someone physically hanging up or leaving during a sexual encounter due to being upset by the talking. | I was talking during sex and my girlfriend hung up . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_307 | The text is an insulting remark suggesting that the person's behavior is so intolerable that it justifies extreme measures, akin to some animal behavior. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | You are an example of why some animals eat their young . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_309 | The given text is a common saying that suggests that regular practice leads to proficiency in a skill. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Practice makes perfect . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_311 | The text is a proverb or saying that means the right person will come forward or be revealed at the time of need. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Cometh the hour cometh the man . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_312 | The text is a playful reference to Gollum's speech from 'The Lord of the Rings' where he refers to the Bagginses and his 'precious'. It plays on the word 'precious' as part of Gollum's speech pattern and 'steals our taglines' as a humorous twist on 'steals our precious', but it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | The Bagginses , they steals our taglines , precioussss . . . . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_314 | The text is a humorous statement that plays on the expectation of the Earth being round or spherical. The unexpected comparison of the Earth's shape to a banana does not rely on a play on words or similar-sounding words but rather on the absurdity of the comparison. | and that , my leige , is how we know the Earth to be banana - shaped . . . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_321 | The text seems to be a straightforward statement without any play on words or double meanings. 'Seek water in the sea' does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | Seek water in the sea . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_326 | The given text is a proverb suggesting that one should not fail to achieve something simply because they didn't ask for it. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Lose nothing for want of asking . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_331 | The text seems to be a play on the phrase 'the younger, the better' but does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. It seems to be a statement rather than a pun. | The younger brother the better gentleman . | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_332 | The text plays on the concept of using up a product before needing a replacement, applying it humorously to the concept of religion, which is not typically something one 'uses up.' It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar-sounding words. | New religion ? I haven ' t used up the old one , yet ! | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_333 | The text plays on the irony that the word 'abbreviation', which denotes a shortened form, is itself a long word. It highlights the incongruity between the word's meaning and its length, but does not rely on different meanings of the word or similar-sounding words. | Why is the word abbreviation so long ? | The given text is a non-pun |
hom_335 | The text is a common saying that reflects a belief about the nature of divine intervention or the universe's workings, without exploiting different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. | God works in mysterious ways . | The given text is a non-pun |