Topic: Puns

A specific claim is made regarding the lack of humor and appreciation for puns in individuals with schizophrenic tendencies. The segment suggests using puns during job interviews as a diagnostic tool to identify potential mental health issues in candidates.

Adam Curry describes his recovery from oral surgery, noting significant facial swelling and pain that affects his speech. John C. Dvorak introduces a 1968 book titled "Jokes, Puns, and Riddles" by David Alan Clark to test "hippie humor" on the audience. The hosts banter about the lack of comedic value in vintage humor books.

The hosts discuss the activity of the Michigan No Agenda community and the history of listener-run forums. A series of pun-based knighthoods are granted, including "Sir Roses of the Liver." Technical issues with PayPal address sharing are also addressed.

A PBS Newshour report features a congressman praising Donald Trump as the "father of the interplanetary highway system" following a NASA budget signing. The hosts mock the "cornball" ending of the segment, where the journalist makes puns about potholes and black holes. They describe this as a "stretch piece" used to fill time in a broadcast.

During a PBS NewsHour broadcast, anchor Judy Woodruff made a phonetic slip while discussing President Trump's dismissal of the wiretapping controversy. The hosts highlight the moment where she appeared to say the president "dismissed the Fuhrer" while transitioning from a story about German Chancellor Angela Merkel. They debate whether the phrasing was a subconscious slip or an intentional pun by the scriptwriters.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 867 from Austin and New York City. They discuss a series of Confucius-themed puns written for the show by comedian Martin Higgins. The hosts debate whether the ongoing "pun feud" is genuine or a comedic bit.

Kellogg's issued a major recall of Eggo waffles due to potential Listeria contamination. The news coverage was notable for the near-unanimous use of the "L'Eggo my Eggo" slogan by various media outlets. This phenomenon is compared to the "Hit the Road Jack" puns used when Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone.

The hosts share highlights from the 2016 UK Pun Championship, reading several winning entries involving vicars and counterfeiters. They discuss the prevalence of puns in the English language and the specific style of humor found in British tabloid newspapers like The Mirror.

A collection of "Confucius Say" puns from a vintage booklet purchased in Chinatown is shared. The jokes rely on visual and linguistic wordplay typical of mid-century humor. The hosts debate the entertainment value of such content for the modern audience.