Pun-Smoke

Pun-Smoke


Starring:Brian Snider, Alex Ramirez, George McClughan, Steve Brooks
Director: Casey Bruce, Cameron Burr, Mark Morgan
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
In the war of the words, they're the infantry.

Every spring in Austin, Texas, people travel from far and wide to compete in a sophisticated clash of wits known as the O. Henry Pun Off. This event is host to some of the worlds most accomplished manipulators of the English language. This documentary follows four contenders through arduous competition as they battle head to head in their quest to claim the world championship. There are no cash prizes at stake- the punsters compete solely to be known as the best of the worst.

With a fascinating cast of characters whose minds are as twisted as their use of language, Pun-Smoke will elicit as many groans as it will laughs.

This DVD also includes the bonus short, "Edits to the Lederer," where best-selling author Richard Lederer offers up an intellectual framework through which to view this wordplay.
Pun-Smoke
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • An amalgamation of Jewish scripture and Christian thought.
  • Pun-tastic
  • Pun Smoke
Pun-Smoke
Starring: Brian Snider , Alex Ramirez , George McClughan , and Steve Brooks
Director: Casey Bruce , Cameron Burr , and Mark Morgan
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0001CJE68
Release Date: 2003-12-20

Description

In the war of the words, they're the infantry.

Every spring in Austin, Texas, people travel from far and wide to compete in a sophisticated clash of wits known as the O. Henry Pun Off. This event is host to some of the worlds most accomplished manipulators of the English language. This documentary follows four contenders through arduous competition as they battle head to head in their quest to claim the world championship. There are no cash prizes at stake- the punsters compete solely to be known as the best of the worst.

With a fascinating cast of characters whose minds are as twisted as their use of language, Pun-Smoke will elicit as many groans as it will laughs.

This DVD also includes the bonus short, "Edits to the Lederer," where best-selling author Richard Lederer offers up an intellectual framework through which to view this wordplay.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An amalgamation of Jewish scripture and Christian thought........2006-11-28

This film was good, except for all the dirty jokes. Also, Mark Morgan is a jerk.

5 out of 5 stars Pun-tastic.......2004-01-27

This is probably the most entertaining film I've seen in a while. The characters involved are equally lovable and annoying making for great entertainment. I recommend this film to anyone with an intelligent sense of humor. It's a nice amalagamtion of Spellbound and A Mighty Wind.

5 out of 5 stars Pun Smoke.......2004-01-27

Pun-Smoke brings us deep (deeper than I ever thought I would want to go) into the O. Henry National Pun competition, held annually in Austin, Texas.
The filmmakers tenderly and humorously portray a wonderful cast of characters walk a verbal tightrope in their pursuit of national pun champion.
From the long form pun (a five minute monologue or skit using puns) to the exciting, fast-paced pun battles (a back and forth duel on a certain subject), Pun-Smoke will keep you laughing and in awe of the competitors verbal dexterity.
The bonus features bring us further behind the scenes, into the minds of these punsters. Beware, after one viewing you will find yourself obsessed with speaking in puns (much to your friends dismay) and will view language in a different, rather twisted way.

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