Lexophile

[Khalid Saifullah]

"Lexophile" is a term used to describe those who are clever with words, such as "you can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish" , or "to write with a broken pencil is pointless."

A competition to see who can come up with the best lexphillies is held every year in Dubuque, Iowa. The year's winning submissions:

... A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.

... The batteries were given out free of charge.

... A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail.

... A will is a dead giveaway.

... With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress.

... A boiled egg is hard to beat.

... Police were called to the daycare centre, where a three-year-old was resisting a rest.

.. Did you hear about the fellow whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now.

... A bicycle can't stand alone; it is two tired.

... The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered.

... He had a photographic memory which was never developed.

... When she saw her first strands of grey hair thought she'd dye.

... Acupuncture is a job well done. That's the point of it.

FOR PEOPLE WITH A LITERARY SENSE OF HUMOUR :Emoji7::Emoji7::Emoji7:

[czgibson]

Greetings,

"Lexophile" literally means 'lover of words', and the examples you have given are commonly known as puns. Some people groan when they hear them, but I find them hilarious, even if they are really bad (in fact sometimes that helps). Lots of puns exist, and if you like them then I highly recommend reading the books of James Joyce, as well as listening to stand-up comedians like Tim Vine and Stewart Francis.

Here are some of my favourites:

I wondered why the ball was getting closer and closer. Then it hit me.

I know a guy who is addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time.

I like what mechanics wear, overall.

I tried to catch some fog, but I mist.

Conjunctivitis.com. There's a site for sore eyes.

Peace

[LaSorcia]

Old lady: Did you hear there's a new dance class for seniors at the community center?
Old man: What's it called?
Old lady: Waltzheimers
Old man: When's it meet?
Old lady: .....I forget...

[LaSorcia]

Question- What's the favourite drink of Christians?
Answer- Jubi Latte

(jubilate means to rejoice in Latin)

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[LaSorcia]

Why do Americans like to shop so much?
The believe that the Lord God made the mall. (The Lord God made them all)

[LaSorcia]

Why are accountants like magicians?

They have ledger-domain. (legerdemain)