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Old 12-02-2003, 02:55 AM
 
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Default [IBC] Off Topic, the Origin of Puns

In a message dated 2/11/03 4:21:13 PM, writes:
I DO know that in Shakespeare's time, punning was considered skillful
(hence the use of puns in places we would consider inappropriate for humour)


That's interesting. I will have to read Shakespeare again. I like to get to
the root of things. But we'd better leave this topic before someone barks at
me.
Rainbow (not the bridge)

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