This cartoon may only work unless you say it aloud. And then maybe only.
Yew Tree
Tag: #puns
Heroes of the Bible
Inspired by the great Stan Carmen. Wonder where he is now? (in case you’re confused, the name in the last panel is pronounced “nay-whore”)
Wisdom of the Ages
Do kids still shout the original phrase at each other like we used to do? Did it every serve any long-term purpose?
What Steps Carpenters Dew
Sometimes, the obvious jokes are the best jokes. And then, sometimes not.
The Den Mark of Excellence
For those who don’t know, “Copenhagen” is a brand of tobacco. No, I’ve never understood the attraction of snuff
Zinfandel?
There really is a street in town with this name. I don’t think any of the other streets are named for drinking, though.
Temperance Zone
I was reading about the temperance movement and this just came easily to mind.
Laryngologist
Yes, I looked it up and it is actually spelled correctly in the first frame. When I have heard it pronounced, people say it as if that G is a C. They’re wrong.
As Much as I Hate the Term “Randos”
Some of my favorite old Cottage & CO cartoons were the single-panel, one-off gags. Think “Rubes” meets “Mister Boffo”.
Very Punny, Mister!
I’m pretty sure there are forms of humor that are lower than puns. And most above and below aren’t as funny. So why do we groan at puns?