OnAnOrange/Pun_recognition · Datasets at Hugging Face

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hom_1398	The text is a crude joke that plays on the word 'fire.' The fox's act of urinating ('pissed') on the ice is humorously likened to an attempt to melt the ice with fire, which is a source of heat. The humor arises from the absurdity of the comparison and the unexpected use of the word 'fire' in this context.	Fire , quoth the fox , when he pissed on the ice .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1399	The text is a play on the famous political slogan 'Workers of the world, unite!' but with an ironic twist because anarchists typically reject hierarchical structures like those implied by organized unions. The humor arises from the contradiction of anarchists uniting, which goes against their principles. However, it does not rely on different meanings of a single word or similar-sounding words.	Anarchists of the world , UNITE ! !	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1402	The text plays on the double meaning of 'pulled the pin'. It could mean pulling a pin from a device like a grenade, suggesting an urgent situation, or it could be interpreted as completing a task and asking for further instructions in a non-urgent context.	Okay , I pulled the pin . Now what ? Where are you going ?	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1405	The text is a proverb that expresses the idea that it's better to have a lesser but certain advantage than the possibility of a greater one that may come to nothing. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1406	The text plays on the misunderstanding of the concept of an overdrawn bank account. The speaker is humorously suggesting that as long as they have checks left, they cannot be overdrawn, ignoring the actual balance of the account. This exploits the different meanings of 'overdrawn' and the naive interpretation of having checks as an indicator of available funds.	Overdrawn ? No way ! I still have checks left !	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1409	The text is a humorous statement that plays on the simplicity of the 'rule' for flying, which is obvious and not typically stated. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Basic Flying Rule # 1 : Keep the pointy end forward .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1411	The text is a well-known proverb from Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice' that means not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	All that glisters is not gold .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1413	The text is a quote by Lord Acton expressing an observation about the nature of power and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Power tends to corrupt ; absolute power corrupts absolutely .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1415	The text appears to be a proverb or saying that implies that talking a lot will not necessarily lead to productive results. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Many words will not fill a bushel .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1422	The text plays on the euphemistic expression 'momentarily disoriented' as a humorous way to describe getting lost without admitting it directly. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words.	I never get lost , just momentarily disoriented .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1430	The text appears to be a straightforward sign indicating a drug-free zone around a school, which is a common policy to ensure a safe environment for students. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	You are now entering a School Free Drug Zone .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1443	The text is using understatement to create humor by comparing the catastrophic event of a nuclear war to something as trivial as ruining one's day. It does not rely on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.	A nuclear war can ruin your whole day . . .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1445	The text is a proverb or metaphorical saying that means in order to achieve something, it is necessary to take risks or make sacrifices. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	You can ' t have an omelette unless you break the egg .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1446	The text is a proverb suggesting that once a bad reputation is established, it can be difficult to change, and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Give a dog a bad name and hang him .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1448	The text seems to be a metaphorical statement suggesting that emotions (the heart) can perceive or understand more than intellect (the head). It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	The heart sees farther than the head .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1454	The text does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It seems to be a straightforward statement expressing that the speaker is annoyed and has run out of aspirin, without any wordplay involved.	Stop talking ! I ' m out of aspirin !	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1455	The text is humorous because it is a sentence about proofreading that intentionally omits a word ('left'), thus demonstrating the very mistake it advises against. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.	Proofread carefully to see if you any words out .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1457	The text is a well-known phrase or principle that suggests knowledge and honesty lead to liberation and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	The truth shall set you free , or The truth will set you free .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1461	The text references a specific incident involving Mrs. Bobbitt that became widely known, but it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	I ' m sorry Mrs . Bobbitt , you can ' t send that in the mail .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1467	The text is a humorous observation that plays on the behavior of cats to play with any object that is not fixed in place. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Anything not nailed down is a cat toy .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1468	The text is a motivational quote emphasizing the importance of the ongoing process of achieving success rather than focusing solely on the end result. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Success is a journey not a destination .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1472	The text plays on the double meaning of 'source code'. In a technological context, 'source code' refers to the code written by programmers to create software. Metaphorically, it suggests the idea of changing fundamental aspects of the world if one had access to its underlying 'code' or principles.	I ' d love to change the world . . . if I can get the source code .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1474	The text plays on the social perception that a person who smiles unexpectedly or without a clear reason might have hidden motives or be plotting something, thus creating a humorous effect. However, it does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words.	Always smile . It makes people wonder what you ' re up to .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1475	The text is a metaphorical statement comparing the act of sowing grain, which leads to an increase in grain, to the act of showing kindness, which is said to increase by being given. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Kindness , like grain , increases by sowing .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1478	The text plays on the literal meaning of 'straddle the fence' as physically sitting on a fence, and the idiomatic meaning of being undecided on issues. The humor arises from the contradictory answer 'yes and no' which aligns with the idiom's meaning of indecision.	Do I straddle the fence on issues ? Well , yes and no . . . .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1480	The given text is a proverb that expresses the notion that being away from someone or something can increase one's affection for it. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Absence makes the heart grow fonder .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1484	The text is a proverb expressing the idea that true friends are known in difficult times, and enemies reveal themselves in adversity. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	A friend cannot be known in prosperity nor an enemy be hidden in adversity .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1489	The text appears to be an old proverb or saying that suggests a person who is concerned about shame will be taken by it. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Shame take him that shame thinketh .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1490	The text is a proverb suggesting that a positive start to a task or endeavor is likely to lead to a positive outcome. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	A good beginning makes a good ending .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1493	The text plays on the literal meaning of darkness before turning on a light and the metaphorical saying 'It's always darkest before the dawn,' which means that things seem the worst right before they improve. The humor arises from the unexpected literal interpretation of a common metaphorical expression.	It is always darkest just before you turn on the lights .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1494	The text is an example of the 'duck test,' a form of inductive reasoning. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	If it looks like a duck , swims like a duck , and quacks like a duck , then it probably is a duck .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1498	The text is a proverb suggesting that external enhancements (like a golden bit) do not improve the intrinsic qualities (like the horse's abilities). It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	A golden bit does not make the horse any better .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1500	The text is a philosophical or introspective statement about the internal struggles or negative aspects of oneself. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	We carry our greatest enemies within us .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1522	The text is a saying that attributes healing qualities to nature, time, and patience metaphorically. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Nature , time , and patience are three great physicians .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1524	The text plays on the double meaning of the word 'runs.' One meaning is operating or functioning, as in a computer running a program. The other meaning alludes to 'running' the Starship Enterprise from the Star Trek franchise, suggesting the speaker's other computer is powerful or advanced enough to manage a starship.	My other computer runs the Enterprise .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1525	The text plays on the stereotype of engineers being confident in their work, using the phrase 'often wrong, seldom in doubt' to humorously suggest that they are frequently incorrect but rarely lack confidence. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words.	Engineers : often wrong , seldom in doubt .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1528	The text is a common saying that advises against pursuing perfection at the expense of achieving good results. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Don ' t let the perfect become the enemy of the good .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1530	The text plays on the phrase 'a hedge between keeps friendships green' which means that maintaining boundaries can preserve friendships. However, it also exploits the double meaning of 'green' as the color of a healthy hedge and 'green' as a metaphor for fresh or envious in the context of friendships.	A hedge between keeps friends green .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1533	The text is an idiom that means persuasive or flattering words are of no practical use. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Fine words butter no parsnips .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1536	The text plays on the double meaning of the word 'permanent'. It contrasts the serious attitude people are advised against with the impermanent nature of life, using 'permanent' in a literal sense and also in a more philosophical context.	Don ' t take life seriously . . . it isn ' t permanent .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1550	The text is a play on the concept of marital status, contrasting the temporary nature of a 'wife' role with the permanence implied by 'ex-wife.' It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	A wife lasts as long as a marriage , an ex - wife for ever .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1552	The text is an idiomatic expression advising against giving up or failing prematurely without an external cause. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Don ' t fall before you ' re pushed .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1566	The text is making a humorous remark on the English spelling rule 'I before E except after C' by using the word 'weird', which is an exception to this rule. The humor arises from the fact that 'weird' itself does not follow the rule it is being used to discuss.	I before E except after C , huh ? Weird . . . . .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1568	The text is a proverb that conveys a truth about human nature, where the advice that is most necessary is often ignored. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Advice most needed is least heeded .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1571	The text is a play on the computer science acronym 'ABRF' which stands for Abort, Retry, Fail, but adds a humorous twist by suggesting 'Grab Hammer' as a final, non-standard option, implying physical action against a malfunctioning computer. It does not rely on different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words.	( A ) bort , ( R ) etry , ( F ) ail , ( G ) rab _ Hammer	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1572	The text is an expression that reflects on the psychological perception of distance and effort, particularly when nearing the end of a task or journey. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	The longest mile is the last mile home .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1575	The text is a well-known proverbial phrase suggesting that lack of knowledge results in happiness and it is foolish to seek wisdom that might lead to discomfort. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Where ignorance is bliss , ' tis folly to be wise .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1576	The text is a proverb that emphasizes the unstoppable nature of time and tide, signifying that certain things are inevitable. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Time and tide wait for no man .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1577	The text is an idiom that means if someone loves you, they should also love and accept everything that belongs to you, including your flaws or dependents. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Love me , love my dog .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1580	The text plays on the double meaning of 'worthless' and 'serve as a bad example'. While 'worthless' typically means having no real value or use, the joke suggests a paradoxical value in being a bad example, thus exploiting the different meanings of 'worthless'.	I ' m not worthless . I can always serve as a bad example .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1581	The phrase 'Forgive and forget' is an idiomatic expression advising to pardon and cease to remember wrongdoing. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Forgive and forget .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1582	The text is an idiom advising against discussing private affairs in public and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Don ' t wash your dirty linen in public .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1583	The text is a proverb that conveys a lesson about learning from painful or harmful experiences. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	A burnt child dreads the fire .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1595	The text is a straightforward statement about reading in the bathroom while multitasking. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	. . . I multi - task , I read in the bathroom .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1597	The text appears to be a piece of advice or a philosophical statement encouraging living in the moment and not relying too much on the future. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Enjoy the present day , trusting little to what tomorrow may bring .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1598	The text is a statement that plays on the legal terms 'sins of omission' and 'sins of commission' to highlight different types of wrongdoing. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words for humorous effect.	There are sins of omission as well as of commission .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1599	The text is a metaphorical expression comparing deeds to fruits and words to leaves, suggesting that actions (deeds) are more substantial or valuable than words. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Deeds are fruits , words are but leaves .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1600	The text is a proverb or piece of advice cautioning against engaging in activities or situations that are unfamiliar or risky. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Wade not in unknown waters .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1601	The text does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. It seems to be a straightforward statement about forgetting a dream and noticing a missing pajama button, without any linguistic ambiguity.	I forget the dream , but I ' m missing a pajama button . . .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1603	The text is a play on the common expression of someone being so sad or unattractive that they could make an onion cry, which is a twist on the fact that usually onions make people cry when they are cut. It relies on the reversal of the expected outcome of interaction with an onion for humorous effect, not on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.	Yo mama ' s so ugly , she made an onion cry .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1606	The text is an idiom that means political interests can bring together unlikely allies. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Politics makes strange bedfellows .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1611	The text is humorous because it presents a contradictory situation where someone is being woken up to take sleeping pills. However, it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.	Hey , wake up ! It ' s time for your sleeping pills .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1612	The text is a proverbial expression that conveys the idea that delaying actions wastes time. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Procrastination is the thief of time .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1613	The text is a proverb that suggests that time feels longer when you're waiting for something to happen and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	A watched pot never boils .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1619	The phrase 'Go with the flow' is an idiomatic expression meaning to conform to the prevailing conditions or accept things as they come without resistance. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Go with the flow .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1630	The text is a proverb suggesting that many things can go wrong between the start of something and its completion, without exploiting different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	There ' s many a slip ' twixt cup and lip .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1633	The text is a proverbial statement that conveys a moral lesson about the consequences of being reckless in youth leading to regret in old age. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Reckless youth makes rueful age .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1634	The text is a moral maxim often referred to as the Golden Rule, advising on ethical behavior and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Do unto others as you would have them do unto you .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1639	The text is a simile comparing love to war in terms of difficulty to start, end, and forget. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Love is like war , Easy to start , Hard to end , Impossible to forget .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1640	The given text is a proverb suggesting a pragmatic approach to a situation where one is unable to outperform their opponents, and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	If you can ' t beat them , join them .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1641	The text appears to be a list of humorous statistics related to thieving skills, but it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect.	Pick Pockets 50 % Climb Walls 75 % Steal Tagline 99 %	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1643	The text plays on the concept of time travel, which typically involves moving between different points in time. The humor arises from the contradiction of a future event (a seminar) being scheduled in the past ('2 weeks ago'), which is a playful take on the impossibility of attending an event that has already occurred according to our conventional understanding of time.	A seminar on Time Travel will be held 2 weeks ago . . . .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1644	The text is a common saying that warns about the potential negative consequences of getting what one desires. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Be careful what you wish for , you just might get it .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1649	The text is a statement that may suggest that proverbs often come in similar or related pairs, but it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Proverbs run in pairs .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1662	The text is a play on the phrase 'he who dies with the most toys wins,' which is a commentary on materialism. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. It simply states a fact in a literal sense that regardless of possessions, death is inevitable.	The man who dies with the most toys is still dead .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1664	The phrase 'Shit or get off the pot' is an idiomatic expression that means to make a decision or take action rather than remaining in hesitation or inaction. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Shit or get off the pot .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1667	The text is a play on the euphemistic term 'functionally challenged' which is often used to describe someone with a disability, in a humorous way to refer to the operating system Windows, implying it has limitations or problems. The humor arises from redefining 'crippleware' (software with reduced functionality) with a term that sounds more politically correct.	Windows isn ' t crippleware : it ' s " Functionally Challenged "	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1668	The text uses a simile comparing network management to herding cats, which is a metaphor for an impossible or very difficult task. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words for a humorous effect.	Network management is like trying to herd cats . . .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1669	The text plays on the anthropomorphic idea that a computer can 'sense' fear, which is a human attribute, creating a humorous effect. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.	Confidence is important ; the computer can sense fear .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1672	The text is a proverb suggesting that even the best can make mistakes and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	It ' s a good horse that never stumbles .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1673	The given text is a famous line from the movie 'The Wizard of Oz' and is often used to express the comfort and security of one's home. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	There ' s no place like home .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1674	The text seems to be a motivational phrase suggesting that even with slow progress (like a snail), one can reach their goal (the arc). It does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	By perseverance the snail reached the arc .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1679	The given text is a proverb that suggests a person who is not present is quickly forgotten. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Long absent , soon forgotten .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1681	The text is a proverb or saying that expresses the idea that true friends are those who are there for you in difficult times. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	A friend is best found in adversity .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1683	The text is an idiom that advises against wasting time creating something that already exists and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Don ' t try to reinvent the wheel .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1684	The text is a play on the well-known phrase 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,' but with a twist that introduces the word 'lawyer,' suggesting that a lawyer representing a scorned woman would be even more formidable. This relies on the surprise element and the modification of a familiar saying rather than a play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.	Hell hath no fury like the lawyer of woman scorned !	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1688	The text is a play on the concept of a thesaurus, which is a reference book for synonyms, by ironically asking for a synonym for the word 'thesaurus' itself. It exploits the function of a thesaurus to create a humorous effect.	What ' s another word for Thesaurus ?	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1693	The phrase 'Time will tell' is an idiom that means the truth or outcome of a situation will be revealed in the future. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Time will tell .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1705	The text seems to be a proverb or saying that implies a literal action (drumming) is not an effective method for achieving a goal (catching a hare), without exploiting different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Drumming is not the way to catch a hare .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1706	The text is a proverb that conveys a principle about the value of teaching self-sufficiency over providing short-term relief. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day . Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1710	The given text is a proverb expressing the idea that one's home is made up of the love and affection of those within it, rather than the physical structure itself. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.	Home is where the heart is .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1716	The text does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. It seems to be a statement that could be interpreted in various ways, but without additional context, it does not clearly indicate a play on words.	Joan is as good as my lady in the dark .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1718	The text is a humorous twist on the concept of being reasonable, suggesting that the only reasonable action is to agree with the speaker's way. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.	Be reasonable . . . . . do it my way .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1721	The text is an aphorism expressing a belief that confidence often accompanies success. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Confidence is the companion of success .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1722	The text is humorous and unexpected because it suggests an unusual activity (teaching a ferret to yodel), but it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.	I ' d love to , but I ' m teaching my ferret to yodel .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1723	The text plays on the literal meaning of a broken watch showing the same time all day, which coincidentally aligns with the correct time twice a day, and the figurative expression 'even a broken watch is right twice a day' used to suggest that someone can be occasionally correct by chance. It does not rely on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.	A broken watch is right two times a day .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1724	The text is a play on the common safety warning 'don't play with matches' suggesting not to literally play with matchsticks due to the danger of fire. However, it subverts the expectation by humorously suggesting that lighters are a better option for starting a fire, not for safety. It does not rely on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.	Don ' t play with matches . Lighters work much , much better .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1725	The text is a statement reflecting a common situation or sentiment where after completing a task successfully, one is often given more responsibilities. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.	Reward for a job well done : more work .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1731	The text plays on the common saying 'Two can live as cheaply as one,' suggesting that two people can live together without incurring much higher costs than one person living alone. However, it adds a humorous twist with 'for half as long,' implying that the savings might result in a shorter lifespan, possibly due to the stress or complications of living together. This twist relies on the unexpected conclusion rather than a play on words or similar-sounding words.	Two can live as cheaply as one , for half as long .	The given text is a non-pun
hom_1733	The text plays on the phrase 'professional courtesy,' which typically means professionals showing respect to one another. In this context, it humorously implies that sharks, as predators, show courtesy to lawyers, insinuating that lawyers are akin to sharks in their professional behavior. This relies on the stereotype of lawyers being predatory or aggressive, akin to sharks, and the humorous twist that even sharks respect that.	Sharks don ' t eat lawyers . Professional courtesy .	The given text is a non-pun

hom_1398

The text is a crude joke that plays on the word 'fire.' The fox's act of urinating ('pissed') on the ice is humorously likened to an attempt to melt the ice with fire, which is a source of heat. The humor arises from the absurdity of the comparison and the unexpected use of the word 'fire' in this context.

Fire , quoth the fox , when he pissed on the ice .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1399

The text is a play on the famous political slogan 'Workers of the world, unite!' but with an ironic twist because anarchists typically reject hierarchical structures like those implied by organized unions. The humor arises from the contradiction of anarchists uniting, which goes against their principles. However, it does not rely on different meanings of a single word or similar-sounding words.

Anarchists of the world , UNITE ! !

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1402

The text plays on the double meaning of 'pulled the pin'. It could mean pulling a pin from a device like a grenade, suggesting an urgent situation, or it could be interpreted as completing a task and asking for further instructions in a non-urgent context.

Okay , I pulled the pin . Now what ? Where are you going ?

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1405

The text is a proverb that expresses the idea that it's better to have a lesser but certain advantage than the possibility of a greater one that may come to nothing. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1406

The text plays on the misunderstanding of the concept of an overdrawn bank account. The speaker is humorously suggesting that as long as they have checks left, they cannot be overdrawn, ignoring the actual balance of the account. This exploits the different meanings of 'overdrawn' and the naive interpretation of having checks as an indicator of available funds.

Overdrawn ? No way ! I still have checks left !

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1409

The text is a humorous statement that plays on the simplicity of the 'rule' for flying, which is obvious and not typically stated. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Basic Flying Rule # 1 : Keep the pointy end forward .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1411

The text is a well-known proverb from Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice' that means not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

All that glisters is not gold .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1413

The text is a quote by Lord Acton expressing an observation about the nature of power and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Power tends to corrupt ; absolute power corrupts absolutely .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1415

The text appears to be a proverb or saying that implies that talking a lot will not necessarily lead to productive results. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Many words will not fill a bushel .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1422

The text plays on the euphemistic expression 'momentarily disoriented' as a humorous way to describe getting lost without admitting it directly. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words.

I never get lost , just momentarily disoriented .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1430

The text appears to be a straightforward sign indicating a drug-free zone around a school, which is a common policy to ensure a safe environment for students. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

You are now entering a School Free Drug Zone .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1443

The text is using understatement to create humor by comparing the catastrophic event of a nuclear war to something as trivial as ruining one's day. It does not rely on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.

A nuclear war can ruin your whole day . . .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1445

The text is a proverb or metaphorical saying that means in order to achieve something, it is necessary to take risks or make sacrifices. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

You can ' t have an omelette unless you break the egg .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1446

The text is a proverb suggesting that once a bad reputation is established, it can be difficult to change, and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Give a dog a bad name and hang him .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1448

The text seems to be a metaphorical statement suggesting that emotions (the heart) can perceive or understand more than intellect (the head). It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

The heart sees farther than the head .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1454

The text does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It seems to be a straightforward statement expressing that the speaker is annoyed and has run out of aspirin, without any wordplay involved.

Stop talking ! I ' m out of aspirin !

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1455

The text is humorous because it is a sentence about proofreading that intentionally omits a word ('left'), thus demonstrating the very mistake it advises against. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.

Proofread carefully to see if you any words out .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1457

The text is a well-known phrase or principle that suggests knowledge and honesty lead to liberation and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

The truth shall set you free , or The truth will set you free .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1461

The text references a specific incident involving Mrs. Bobbitt that became widely known, but it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

I ' m sorry Mrs . Bobbitt , you can ' t send that in the mail .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1467

The text is a humorous observation that plays on the behavior of cats to play with any object that is not fixed in place. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Anything not nailed down is a cat toy .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1468

The text is a motivational quote emphasizing the importance of the ongoing process of achieving success rather than focusing solely on the end result. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Success is a journey not a destination .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1472

The text plays on the double meaning of 'source code'. In a technological context, 'source code' refers to the code written by programmers to create software. Metaphorically, it suggests the idea of changing fundamental aspects of the world if one had access to its underlying 'code' or principles.

I ' d love to change the world . . . if I can get the source code .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1474

The text plays on the social perception that a person who smiles unexpectedly or without a clear reason might have hidden motives or be plotting something, thus creating a humorous effect. However, it does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words.

Always smile . It makes people wonder what you ' re up to .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1475

The text is a metaphorical statement comparing the act of sowing grain, which leads to an increase in grain, to the act of showing kindness, which is said to increase by being given. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Kindness , like grain , increases by sowing .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1478

The text plays on the literal meaning of 'straddle the fence' as physically sitting on a fence, and the idiomatic meaning of being undecided on issues. The humor arises from the contradictory answer 'yes and no' which aligns with the idiom's meaning of indecision.

Do I straddle the fence on issues ? Well , yes and no . . . .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1480

The given text is a proverb that expresses the notion that being away from someone or something can increase one's affection for it. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1484

The text is a proverb expressing the idea that true friends are known in difficult times, and enemies reveal themselves in adversity. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

A friend cannot be known in prosperity nor an enemy be hidden in adversity .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1489

The text appears to be an old proverb or saying that suggests a person who is concerned about shame will be taken by it. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Shame take him that shame thinketh .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1490

The text is a proverb suggesting that a positive start to a task or endeavor is likely to lead to a positive outcome. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

A good beginning makes a good ending .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1493

The text plays on the literal meaning of darkness before turning on a light and the metaphorical saying 'It's always darkest before the dawn,' which means that things seem the worst right before they improve. The humor arises from the unexpected literal interpretation of a common metaphorical expression.

It is always darkest just before you turn on the lights .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1494

The text is an example of the 'duck test,' a form of inductive reasoning. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

If it looks like a duck , swims like a duck , and quacks like a duck , then it probably is a duck .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1498

The text is a proverb suggesting that external enhancements (like a golden bit) do not improve the intrinsic qualities (like the horse's abilities). It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

A golden bit does not make the horse any better .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1500

The text is a philosophical or introspective statement about the internal struggles or negative aspects of oneself. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

We carry our greatest enemies within us .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1522

The text is a saying that attributes healing qualities to nature, time, and patience metaphorically. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Nature , time , and patience are three great physicians .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1524

The text plays on the double meaning of the word 'runs.' One meaning is operating or functioning, as in a computer running a program. The other meaning alludes to 'running' the Starship Enterprise from the Star Trek franchise, suggesting the speaker's other computer is powerful or advanced enough to manage a starship.

My other computer runs the Enterprise .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1525

The text plays on the stereotype of engineers being confident in their work, using the phrase 'often wrong, seldom in doubt' to humorously suggest that they are frequently incorrect but rarely lack confidence. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words.

Engineers : often wrong , seldom in doubt .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1528

The text is a common saying that advises against pursuing perfection at the expense of achieving good results. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Don ' t let the perfect become the enemy of the good .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1530

The text plays on the phrase 'a hedge between keeps friendships green' which means that maintaining boundaries can preserve friendships. However, it also exploits the double meaning of 'green' as the color of a healthy hedge and 'green' as a metaphor for fresh or envious in the context of friendships.

A hedge between keeps friends green .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1533

The text is an idiom that means persuasive or flattering words are of no practical use. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Fine words butter no parsnips .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1536

The text plays on the double meaning of the word 'permanent'. It contrasts the serious attitude people are advised against with the impermanent nature of life, using 'permanent' in a literal sense and also in a more philosophical context.

Don ' t take life seriously . . . it isn ' t permanent .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1550

The text is a play on the concept of marital status, contrasting the temporary nature of a 'wife' role with the permanence implied by 'ex-wife.' It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

A wife lasts as long as a marriage , an ex - wife for ever .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1552

The text is an idiomatic expression advising against giving up or failing prematurely without an external cause. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Don ' t fall before you ' re pushed .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1566

The text is making a humorous remark on the English spelling rule 'I before E except after C' by using the word 'weird', which is an exception to this rule. The humor arises from the fact that 'weird' itself does not follow the rule it is being used to discuss.

I before E except after C , huh ? Weird . . . . .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1568

The text is a proverb that conveys a truth about human nature, where the advice that is most necessary is often ignored. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Advice most needed is least heeded .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1571

The text is a play on the computer science acronym 'ABRF' which stands for Abort, Retry, Fail, but adds a humorous twist by suggesting 'Grab Hammer' as a final, non-standard option, implying physical action against a malfunctioning computer. It does not rely on different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words.

( A ) bort , ( R ) etry , ( F ) ail , ( G ) rab _ Hammer

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1572

The text is an expression that reflects on the psychological perception of distance and effort, particularly when nearing the end of a task or journey. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

The longest mile is the last mile home .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1575

The text is a well-known proverbial phrase suggesting that lack of knowledge results in happiness and it is foolish to seek wisdom that might lead to discomfort. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Where ignorance is bliss , ' tis folly to be wise .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1576

The text is a proverb that emphasizes the unstoppable nature of time and tide, signifying that certain things are inevitable. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Time and tide wait for no man .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1577

The text is an idiom that means if someone loves you, they should also love and accept everything that belongs to you, including your flaws or dependents. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Love me , love my dog .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1580

The text plays on the double meaning of 'worthless' and 'serve as a bad example'. While 'worthless' typically means having no real value or use, the joke suggests a paradoxical value in being a bad example, thus exploiting the different meanings of 'worthless'.

I ' m not worthless . I can always serve as a bad example .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1581

The phrase 'Forgive and forget' is an idiomatic expression advising to pardon and cease to remember wrongdoing. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Forgive and forget .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1582

The text is an idiom advising against discussing private affairs in public and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Don ' t wash your dirty linen in public .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1583

The text is a proverb that conveys a lesson about learning from painful or harmful experiences. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

A burnt child dreads the fire .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1595

The text is a straightforward statement about reading in the bathroom while multitasking. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

. . . I multi - task , I read in the bathroom .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1597

The text appears to be a piece of advice or a philosophical statement encouraging living in the moment and not relying too much on the future. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Enjoy the present day , trusting little to what tomorrow may bring .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1598

The text is a statement that plays on the legal terms 'sins of omission' and 'sins of commission' to highlight different types of wrongdoing. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words for humorous effect.

There are sins of omission as well as of commission .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1599

The text is a metaphorical expression comparing deeds to fruits and words to leaves, suggesting that actions (deeds) are more substantial or valuable than words. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Deeds are fruits , words are but leaves .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1600

The text is a proverb or piece of advice cautioning against engaging in activities or situations that are unfamiliar or risky. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Wade not in unknown waters .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1601

The text does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. It seems to be a straightforward statement about forgetting a dream and noticing a missing pajama button, without any linguistic ambiguity.

I forget the dream , but I ' m missing a pajama button . . .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1603

The text is a play on the common expression of someone being so sad or unattractive that they could make an onion cry, which is a twist on the fact that usually onions make people cry when they are cut. It relies on the reversal of the expected outcome of interaction with an onion for humorous effect, not on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.

Yo mama ' s so ugly , she made an onion cry .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1606

The text is an idiom that means political interests can bring together unlikely allies. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Politics makes strange bedfellows .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1611

The text is humorous because it presents a contradictory situation where someone is being woken up to take sleeping pills. However, it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.

Hey , wake up ! It ' s time for your sleeping pills .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1612

The text is a proverbial expression that conveys the idea that delaying actions wastes time. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Procrastination is the thief of time .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1613

The text is a proverb that suggests that time feels longer when you're waiting for something to happen and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

A watched pot never boils .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1619

The phrase 'Go with the flow' is an idiomatic expression meaning to conform to the prevailing conditions or accept things as they come without resistance. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Go with the flow .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1630

The text is a proverb suggesting that many things can go wrong between the start of something and its completion, without exploiting different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

There ' s many a slip ' twixt cup and lip .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1633

The text is a proverbial statement that conveys a moral lesson about the consequences of being reckless in youth leading to regret in old age. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Reckless youth makes rueful age .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1634

The text is a moral maxim often referred to as the Golden Rule, advising on ethical behavior and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1639

The text is a simile comparing love to war in terms of difficulty to start, end, and forget. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Love is like war , Easy to start , Hard to end , Impossible to forget .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1640

The given text is a proverb suggesting a pragmatic approach to a situation where one is unable to outperform their opponents, and does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

If you can ' t beat them , join them .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1641

The text appears to be a list of humorous statistics related to thieving skills, but it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect.

Pick Pockets 50 % Climb Walls 75 % Steal Tagline 99 %

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1643

The text plays on the concept of time travel, which typically involves moving between different points in time. The humor arises from the contradiction of a future event (a seminar) being scheduled in the past ('2 weeks ago'), which is a playful take on the impossibility of attending an event that has already occurred according to our conventional understanding of time.

A seminar on Time Travel will be held 2 weeks ago . . . .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1644

The text is a common saying that warns about the potential negative consequences of getting what one desires. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Be careful what you wish for , you just might get it .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1649

The text is a statement that may suggest that proverbs often come in similar or related pairs, but it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Proverbs run in pairs .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1662

The text is a play on the phrase 'he who dies with the most toys wins,' which is a commentary on materialism. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. It simply states a fact in a literal sense that regardless of possessions, death is inevitable.

The man who dies with the most toys is still dead .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1664

The phrase 'Shit or get off the pot' is an idiomatic expression that means to make a decision or take action rather than remaining in hesitation or inaction. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Shit or get off the pot .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1667

The text is a play on the euphemistic term 'functionally challenged' which is often used to describe someone with a disability, in a humorous way to refer to the operating system Windows, implying it has limitations or problems. The humor arises from redefining 'crippleware' (software with reduced functionality) with a term that sounds more politically correct.

Windows isn ' t crippleware : it ' s " Functionally Challenged "

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1668

The text uses a simile comparing network management to herding cats, which is a metaphor for an impossible or very difficult task. It does not rely on the different meanings of a single word or similar sounding words for a humorous effect.

Network management is like trying to herd cats . . .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1669

The text plays on the anthropomorphic idea that a computer can 'sense' fear, which is a human attribute, creating a humorous effect. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.

Confidence is important ; the computer can sense fear .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1672

The text is a proverb suggesting that even the best can make mistakes and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

It ' s a good horse that never stumbles .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1673

The given text is a famous line from the movie 'The Wizard of Oz' and is often used to express the comfort and security of one's home. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

There ' s no place like home .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1674

The text seems to be a motivational phrase suggesting that even with slow progress (like a snail), one can reach their goal (the arc). It does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

By perseverance the snail reached the arc .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1679

The given text is a proverb that suggests a person who is not present is quickly forgotten. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Long absent , soon forgotten .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1681

The text is a proverb or saying that expresses the idea that true friends are those who are there for you in difficult times. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

A friend is best found in adversity .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1683

The text is an idiom that advises against wasting time creating something that already exists and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Don ' t try to reinvent the wheel .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1684

The text is a play on the well-known phrase 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,' but with a twist that introduces the word 'lawyer,' suggesting that a lawyer representing a scorned woman would be even more formidable. This relies on the surprise element and the modification of a familiar saying rather than a play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.

Hell hath no fury like the lawyer of woman scorned !

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1688

The text is a play on the concept of a thesaurus, which is a reference book for synonyms, by ironically asking for a synonym for the word 'thesaurus' itself. It exploits the function of a thesaurus to create a humorous effect.

What ' s another word for Thesaurus ?

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1693

The phrase 'Time will tell' is an idiom that means the truth or outcome of a situation will be revealed in the future. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Time will tell .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1705

The text seems to be a proverb or saying that implies a literal action (drumming) is not an effective method for achieving a goal (catching a hare), without exploiting different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Drumming is not the way to catch a hare .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1706

The text is a proverb that conveys a principle about the value of teaching self-sufficiency over providing short-term relief. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day . Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1710

The given text is a proverb expressing the idea that one's home is made up of the love and affection of those within it, rather than the physical structure itself. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Home is where the heart is .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1716

The text does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. It seems to be a statement that could be interpreted in various ways, but without additional context, it does not clearly indicate a play on words.

Joan is as good as my lady in the dark .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1718

The text is a humorous twist on the concept of being reasonable, suggesting that the only reasonable action is to agree with the speaker's way. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.

Be reasonable . . . . . do it my way .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1721

The text is an aphorism expressing a belief that confidence often accompanies success. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Confidence is the companion of success .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1722

The text is humorous and unexpected because it suggests an unusual activity (teaching a ferret to yodel), but it does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.

I ' d love to , but I ' m teaching my ferret to yodel .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1723

The text plays on the literal meaning of a broken watch showing the same time all day, which coincidentally aligns with the correct time twice a day, and the figurative expression 'even a broken watch is right twice a day' used to suggest that someone can be occasionally correct by chance. It does not rely on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.

A broken watch is right two times a day .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1724

The text is a play on the common safety warning 'don't play with matches' suggesting not to literally play with matchsticks due to the danger of fire. However, it subverts the expectation by humorously suggesting that lighters are a better option for starting a fire, not for safety. It does not rely on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words.

Don ' t play with matches . Lighters work much , much better .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1725

The text is a statement reflecting a common situation or sentiment where after completing a task successfully, one is often given more responsibilities. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect.

Reward for a job well done : more work .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1731

The text plays on the common saying 'Two can live as cheaply as one,' suggesting that two people can live together without incurring much higher costs than one person living alone. However, it adds a humorous twist with 'for half as long,' implying that the savings might result in a shorter lifespan, possibly due to the stress or complications of living together. This twist relies on the unexpected conclusion rather than a play on words or similar-sounding words.

Two can live as cheaply as one , for half as long .

The given text is a non-pun

hom_1733

The text plays on the phrase 'professional courtesy,' which typically means professionals showing respect to one another. In this context, it humorously implies that sharks, as predators, show courtesy to lawyers, insinuating that lawyers are akin to sharks in their professional behavior. This relies on the stereotype of lawyers being predatory or aggressive, akin to sharks, and the humorous twist that even sharks respect that.

Sharks don ' t eat lawyers . Professional courtesy .

The given text is a non-pun