Topic: Wordplay

4 chapters across the catalog

Gaytheist
Episode 1708 3:27:50 - 3:34:21

1708: Gaytheist

Outro and Sign-off, Que Mala Wordplay

The show concludes with a discussion of Spanish wordplay regarding Kamala Harris's name. The hosts note that "Que Mala" translates to "how bad" in Spanish, a pun being used by some critics. They sign off with their traditional "Adios mofos" and "In the morning" greetings, looking forward to the final episode before the 2024 election.

Mask Debate
Episode 1264 15:04 - 17:33

1264: Mask Debate

Media Supercut, The Great Mask Debate Wordplay

A montage of local and national news reporters reveals a repetitive use of the phrase "the great mask debate." The phonetic similarity between "mask debate" and "masturbate" is highlighted as a source of unintentional humor or subtle rebellion by bored news anchors. The supercut features various outlets including CBS and local affiliates across West Virginia and Pittsburgh.

War on Serif
Episode 799 2:13:47 - 2:15:41

799: War on Serif

UK Pun Championship, 2016 Winners and Wordplay

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.