Quote by Guillermo Cabrera Infante

Puns are a form of humor with words.

Puns are a form of humor with words.

Summary

Puns involve the clever use of words to create humor. They are a playful and witty form of wordplay where a word or phrase is used in a way that produces multiple meanings or a humorous twist. Puns often rely on word similarities, phonetic connections, or double entendres to generate laughter or amusement. This quote simply recognizes that puns are a specific type of humor that centers around the manipulation and creative use of words.

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By Guillermo Cabrera Infante

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