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[IBC] Off Topic, the Origin of Puns
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12-02-2003, 02:25 PM
Jim Lewis
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[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)
Iris (and others): You may find this site interesting:
http://www.iona.edu/advancement/annual/Rosenfeld.htm
Jim Lewis -
- Tallahassee, FL - Our life is
frittered away by detail . . . . Simplify! Simplify. -- Henry
David Thoreau - Walden
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