These cartoon puns are so good, they’re bad. And that’s the whole point.
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Risky business
At least the returns are free.
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Subbing in
“… who substituted for Mrs. Robinson, who substituted for Mr. Lewis…”
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The opposite of snail mail
We really don’t want to see what express mail looks like.
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Common courtesy
Old habits are hard to break.
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Dating is a dangerous game
Love definitely isn’t for the faint of heart.
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Going in for a ketchup
He mustard the strength because he relished his health.
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We need helium, STAT
Don’t worry, the clown ambulance is on its way.
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Bet that ruffled her feathers
Hey, what’s wrong with chick flicks?
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Unexpected guests
And now they’re hogging all the food. They’re selfish shellfish!
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Heavy findings
“This briefcase!”
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Who’s a good salesman?
Meet your goals and you’ll get your Christmas bonus early: a brand new fire hydrant!
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A bit delayed
His dinner is probably pretty cold by now.
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Offsides
Yer outta here!
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