For some, the pun is the lowest form of wordplay. For others, an art form. But Jesus was a punner, and Shakespeare, says Sally Davies.

For some, the pun is the lowest form of wordplay. For others, an art form. But Jesus was a punner, and Shakespeare, says Sally Davies.

Plus, the puns were stuck in a rather rudimentary structure (and struggled at times with grammar). Some examples: That’s because negotiator got my car back to me in one peace.

What is it exactly that makes a pun funny (at least to those of us who humbly accept the power of the pun)? That’s the underlying question of a brain imaging study I came across last week.

Wordplay is sadly pun-derrated. However, if you like coming up with groan-inducing quips, why not try taking your talents to the next level? Here are three of the world’s greatest punster ...