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Oct 17, 2016
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The Moral Of The Story

9 min • 1,238 words • 141 comments
Scott presents a series of short stories, each concluding with a pun-based moral, demonstrating his wit and love for wordplay. Longer summary
This post is a collection of short stories or anecdotes, each followed by a pun-based moral. The stories cover various topics, from fairy tales to technology, and each ends with a clever wordplay that relates to a common saying or cultural reference. The author warns about puns at the beginning and mentions that some content is self-plagiarized from their social media. The overall tone is humorous and playful, showcasing the author's wit and fondness for wordplay. Shorter summary
Oct 02, 2015
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Swifties 3: The Race Is Not To The Swifty

7 min • 896 words • 116 comments
Scott Alexander presents 50 new 'Tom Swifties', a form of wordplay combining quotes with punning adverbs, in his third collection of these jokes. Longer summary
Scott Alexander presents a collection of 50 'Tom Swifties', a form of wordplay where a quoted sentence is linked to a punning adverb. This post is the third in a series, following two previous collections. The Swifties range from simple puns to more complex jokes requiring knowledge of history, literature, or pop culture. Some entries are credited to commenters from previous posts. The humor often relies on double meanings, homophones, or creative interpretations of phrases. Shorter summary
Jun 15, 2015
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Fifty (More) Swifties

5 min • 699 words • 171 comments
The post presents 50 'Tom Swifties', a form of wordplay involving quotes and related adverbs, demonstrating the author's wit and knowledge across various fields. Longer summary
This post is a collection of 50 'Tom Swifties', a form of wordplay where a quoted sentence is linked to an adverb that relates to the quote in a punning manner. The author extends this concept beyond just Tom, including other characters and historical figures. The puns range from simple to complex, often requiring knowledge of literature, history, or current events to fully appreciate. The post demonstrates the author's wit and extensive knowledge across various fields, while also showcasing their ability to craft intricate wordplays. Shorter summary
Aug 14, 2014
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Fifty Swifties

6 min • 704 words • 90 comments
Scott Alexander presents a list of 50 original Tom Swifties, showcasing witty wordplay across various topics. Longer summary
This post is a collection of 50 original Tom Swifties, a form of wordplay where a quoted sentence is linked to an adverb that relates to the quote in a punny way. Scott Alexander creates these witty sentences, often involving complex or obscure references, covering a wide range of topics from science and history to pop culture and literature. The post begins with a brief explanation and references to other sources of Tom Swifties, then presents the list of 50 examples. Shorter summary
Apr 21, 2013
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Search Terms That Have Led People To This Blog

6 min • 755 words • 12 comments
Scott Alexander humorously responds to bizarre search terms that have led people to his blog, covering a wide range of topics with wit and sarcasm. Longer summary
This blog post is a humorous compilation of unusual and often absurd search terms that have led people to Scott Alexander's blog. Scott provides witty responses to many of these search queries, showcasing his characteristic blend of humor, skepticism, and intellectual curiosity. The post touches on various topics including misspellings of the blog's name, peculiar questions about aliens and ethics, recurring themes of incest-related searches, and random philosophical or scientific inquiries. Scott's responses range from puns and pop culture references to sarcastic remarks and occasional genuine concern. Shorter summary
Apr 01, 2013
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A good pun is its own reword

8 min • 1,112 words • 38 comments
Scott Alexander explores what makes puns truly great, providing numerous examples and discussing various types of exceptional wordplay. Longer summary
Scott Alexander critiques a Buzzfeed list of 'greatest puns', arguing that truly great puns require more than just word similarity. He explores various types of exceptional puns, including those with multiple meanings, anti-puns, and puns requiring extensive background knowledge. Scott provides numerous examples of clever puns, discussing their complexity and creativity. He concludes by nominating what he considers the greatest pun of all time: a multilingual, historically-based pun attributed to Sir Charles Napier, though he notes it's likely apocryphal. Shorter summary