This week's categories seemed to divide people. Not in a historically important way like the Apartheid in South Africa or the fierce ongoing debate around the "One-shot carry" rule in Pub Pool, but I sensed a different flavour of enthusiasm from the floor. I'm entirely to blame for this of course because as soon as I called Punners to engage I thought to myself: "ehhhh, I'm not too keen on the categories this week". Perhaps you sensed my lack of enthusiasm, like a child absorbs it's parents stupid opinions and responded accordingly. Nonetheless, we endeavoured in the spirit of wordplay and made the best of what we were given. Around mid-morning I took an enforced leave of absence from my administrative duties to enjoy an enchanting reenactment of the story of Lil' Bo Peep. The Nursery Rhyme Man (whose name turned out to be Rob) took me, and fifty or so 3 year olds, on an exhilarating journey for 45 minutes. Thankfully, the destination was Mr. Henderson's corner shop to buy provisions for Bo Peep's cake and not, as I'd initially feared his subterranean lair. Seriously though, I had a better time than my 30 years should dictate.
Enough! To the Puns!!
In 3rd Place....nicely tying in with the Olympic games, which I think are being held in London this year. Not sure. Anyway:
I feel this Pun offers good value; it's not too showy or high concept and it pulls together two well known but not house-hold name category items. I feel ill at ease calling Mo Farah an "Item" but I'm sure he'll get over it. The Pun is precise, concise and easy on the eye. Whenever I see a picture of Mo Fafah he looks afraid - perhaps that's why he's always running.
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| Run!! The Clown from "It" is after me! |
In 2nd Place...I don't believe he's been on the winner's board before so it gives me great pleasure to announce:
Maida Bale - Thomas Hughes
What I like about this Pun is that it doesn't, unlike many of the Puns this week, alter the structural integrity of "Maida Vale". Hughes has cunningly omitted the first name of famous Kick-Sportist Gareth Bale to create an abridged Pun that immediately caught my eye. Will Hughes enjoy this taste of success and will it spur him on to raise his game from here on in? My instinct says: um...probably.
And in 1st Place...we have another Punner who hasn't placed before:
Monty Pinnersar - Liam Keightly
Keightly has developed and delivered an outstanding Pun here. It was typical for this week's Punners to try and fit a sports-stars name within a tube station...Liam has gone against the grain and done the opposite - with great success. Say it to yourself a few time now.....isn't it a beaut! It just works well. You might be able to tell that I've gone for more technically sound Puns this week as the hilariously layered Pun-Lasagne of last week were a bit thin on the ground. Well done to Liam for his first victory.
We have a tie this week! Lord be merciful!
With 14 "Likes" each we have:
Euston Bolt - Alan Mitchell
Lewishamilton - Katie Everson
Alan Mitchell has had a quiet few months at The Pun-Off after an explosive and revelatory start way back in 2011. This winning entry was just the second Pun of the day and secured it's place fairly early on in the Day. Everson was the chasing horse and caught up later on. I hope that this signals the re-birth of Alan "Alan" Mitchell and that we see him featuring here much more. Alan is running in the London Marathon in a few weeks so I expect he's been in training for that instead of thinking of top-end Puns - no excuse!
I must not hesitate in drawing attention to the form of Katie "The Electric Goose" Everson this week. If I wasn't so frightened of the back lash I would have awarded her a couple of places on the winners board for these quality efforts:
Martina NavLadbrookeGrover - Katie Everson
She was explosive this week, so much so that I hear the Punning House Anti-Doping Ccommittee (PHAD-C) were considering an unannounced visit. However, research has yet to discover any Punning performance enhancing substances. Everson earned her nickname "The Electric Goose" about five minutes ago when I decided it should be her nickname.
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| I typed the word "Goose" into Google images and this came up. Everything I know is wrong. |
Honourable mentions
Craig Balhamy - Martin Hall
I'm a fan of Hall's work - this one is strong and subtle - like a careful ninja.
HolBjorn Borg - Neil Buchannan
Those outside london might not know that Holborn is pronounced "Hoburn" - The Buche did. The By-proxy Punner does not compromise.
Vitali KlitchKew Gardens - Dave Shipley
A very late entry that made me chortle - Shippers keeps his profile high with this effort.
Debuts
Just the one debut this week:
Annabel Scwier
Certainly enthusiastic, quite possibly talented. It's too early to tell. What I do know is that she keeps good company - Ed "The Aggressive Blond Microphone" Langdon appears to be mentoring her in some way.
It was a week - that's for sure. Not spectacular but plenty to think about and discuss. I'm please Punning came through. Thanks a million for your patience with the lateness of the results recently - I usually aim for Sunday but sometimes the unrivalled brilliance and joy of a Sunday get in the way.
See you soon my loves!
See you soon my loves!
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