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Some people believe that puns are the lowest form of comedy possible. We humbly believe that these people are wrong. In our opinion, puns are fantastic because they’re a quick way to improve someone’s mood while showing off your linguistic skills, as well as the power of your imagination.

One of our favorite puntastic joke categories is “what idiot called it X and not Y,” where a word that everyone knows is taken and a punny alternative is suggested to replace it. Simple but effective and almost guaranteed to improve your mood and crack a smile.

So scroll down, enjoy, and share with your friends and family to spread the joy. Let us know in the comments if you know of any similar jokes and remember to upvote your faves in this list.

#1

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ZombieGirl
Community Member
7 years ago

lmao..this one is hilarious

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    What-Idiot-Called-It

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    OffKeySinger
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I approve and support a change to coma toes

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    #3

    What-Idiot-Called-It

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    PyroarRanger
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I snorted-

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    #4

    What-Idiot-Called-It

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    Alex
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    "Im taking my car to the autocorrect!" Definitely works

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    #5

    What-Idiot-Called-It

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    ZombieGirl
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    lol ok this one is the best

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    #6

    What-Idiot-Called-It

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    Foxxy
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Soooo very true.

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    #7

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    Koala King
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Lmao so true

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    #8

    What-Idiot-Called-It

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    Koala King
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Italy: Caesar dressing

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    #9

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    Calcium The Bully Terrier
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Don't use that (dial) tone with me!

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    #10

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    Baba Caine
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    That what i call them anyway, free the boobies

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    #11

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    European other
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    That's because we don't want to know about Trump's borderline erection.

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    #12

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    WheezyNurse Report

    Grapeling
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Now this one! Is clever!

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    #13

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    Koala King
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Sorry dad

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    #14

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    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Same person who knew vets treat other animals besides dogs? Let me fix this one: What idiot called it a veterinarian instead of a peterinarian?

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    #15

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    Quinn Alexander
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Actually thats where the word Lunatic comes from; Luna, meaning moon, for the believe that it was the power of the moon that made a person crazy the same way a full moon messes with cats and dogs.

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    #16

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    Baba Caine
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Ok i enjoyed this one

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    #17

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    nice_mustard Report

    Felype Rennan
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Ballzheimers lmao

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    #18

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    Koalamonster
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I know this isn't what this is about but Jet Ski is actually a name brand like Kleenex. It's actually called a "personal water craft"- which is... not a cool name. I learned that recently and now you're stuck with it too- I'm so sorry you read that.

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    #19

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    Silverfish_13
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I'm almost certain that Chris Pratt asked this at some point

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    #20

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    Jon S.
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    That sounded so good, I wondered if there was a lawn fertiliser with this name already. There isn't but there is a bio fuel company that makes its product with grass!

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    #21

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    Kaisu
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited)

    No but it actually is called that! Ilion is a name for Troy and thus Iliad means pretty much Troy Story

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    #22

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    Grapeling
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Diafeeties makes it sound better in some weird way

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    #23

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    chetporter Report

    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    "Stay on the sidewalk!" "But there aren't any around!"

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    #24

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    WheezyNurse Report

    Slinkman
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Because you do not snap them yourcellf?

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    #25

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    Mangoes'nRum
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    This made me chuckle... Meal Armstrong.

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    #26

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    Koala King
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Ouchie

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    #27

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    Slinkman
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    And a others checkmeout is called a 'Selfie'

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    #28

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    Mihran Hovnanian
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Bread Solarium

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    #29

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    Pamula Furness
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    My favourite!

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    #30

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    Koala King
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    ITV won’t be much help then

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    #31

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    PyroKitty
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Where and when do people come up with these? The shower? at 3 am? And why are you taking a shower at 3 am? :D

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    #32

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    PyroKitty
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited)

    This Bored Panda page is brought to you by homonyms.

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    #33

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    Robert Thornburrow
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    We call it "dire rear" ;-)

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    #34

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    Magpie
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    but...diet is just die with a T

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    #35

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    Hard 2 Guess
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I didn't get it. HELP!

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    #36

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    PyroKitty
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Nice one

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    #37

    What-Idiot-Called-It

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    Mangoes'nRum
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Took me a minute to get that...

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    #38

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    Baba Caine
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Thats one way to try get desperation likes

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    #39

    What-Idiot-Called-It

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    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

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    Blame whoever felt people in the Spanish-speaking countries which broadcasts it may not know the S in "ESPN" stands for Sports.

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    Crazy Dog Lady
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Apple doesn’t call it “The iWatch” tho.

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    PyroKitty
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    thanks, nice mustard

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    #42

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    Grapeling
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    If anybody here is considering opening a shopping mall, please call it Voldemart

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    #43

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    PyroKitty
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    The immature part of me loved this one

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    #44

    What-Idiot-Called-It

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    Jason M
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Funstroke

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    #45

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    Jason M
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Body bag

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    #46

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    PyroKitty
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    David what have you done

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    #47

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    Mangoes'nRum
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I thought Jesus juice was the wine used at a Communion.

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    #48

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    Jason M
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Ortho-done-test

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    #49

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