National Pun Day

Step aside Dr. Suess, we have a day for all you punny people out there. Yes, you heard it right - National Pun Day! A day that combines humor, language and oodles of creativity into 24 hours of pun-tastic expression.

When is Pun Day?

It's national pun day on the 13th February.

What is National Pun Day?

Reestablishing our faith in the power of wit and wordplay, National Pun Day is all about stretching lingual limits and delivering your most inventive double entendres. This unique, yet wholesome, festivity of words witnessed the peak of its popularity on the 13th of February in the year 2017.

The History of National Pun Day

We wish we could give you an epic history of national pun day right back to the time when Shakespeare was crafting his own punchy puns. Unfortunately, internet history rarely cooperates. We do know however, that with the advent of social media platforms, the art of punning gained a new platform to shine. What better way to commemorate this linguistic art form than dedicating a whole day to it!

Pun Day Celebrations

So how does one celebrate National Pun Day? Prepare your wittiest puns and share them with your loved ones, post them online, or indulge in tongue-twisting contests. You could even write a pun-themed story or poem. Create a pun chain with your friends, where one person’s pun leads to the next. It's a day where 'grammers' become 'hammers' and sentences are filled with playbook fun!

Conclusion

So, there you go, a day dedicated to the lovers of language, to those who find joy in quips, innuendos, and witty repartees. Be it loved ones or strangers, prepare to fill their day with laughs (or groans) on the next National Pun day.

Did you know?

The term 'pun' is believed to have originated from the 16th century term 'punnet' which meant to pound or abuse - fitting for the punishing wordplay it represents today!