Painful Puns
Why did the golfer bring an extra pair of pants?
In case he got a hole in one.
This syndrome, often triggered by loud noises or bright lights, is marked by severe headaches that can last for hours or days.
What is a migraine?
The horse was eager and ___ at the bit.
What is champing?
This infamous 1920s gangster was known as “Scarface” and controlled much of Chicago’s organized crime.
Who is Al Capone?
This famous scientist brought a monster to life but came to regret it.
Who is Frankenstein?
Why did the photo go to jail?
It was framed.
This sleep disorder causes sudden, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day.
What is narcolepsy?
Those who cannot remember the past are ___ to repeat it.
What is condemned?
This 19th-century serial killer was known for terrorizing London
Who is Jack the Ripper?
Sherlock Holmes famously lives at this London address.
What is 221B Baker Street?
Why did the cookie go to the hospital?
Because it felt crumby.
This viral illness, once nearly eradicated in the U.S., causes a red rash and is preventable with the MMR vaccine.
What is measles?
___ mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?
What is magic?
This notorious American criminal couple went on a crime spree during the Great Depression and were ambushed in 1934 in a shootout.
Who are Bonnie and Clyde?
This talking lion is a key character in The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis.
Who is Aslan?
Why did the man name his dogs Rolex and Timex?
Because they were watch dogs.
This neurological disorder causes sudden surges of electrical activity in the brain, sometimes leading to convulsions.
What is epilepsy?
___ is the root of all evil.
What is the love of money?
This criminal known as the “Son of Sam” terrorized New York City with a series of shootings in the 1970s.
Who is David Berkowitz?
This dystopian novel by George Orwell features the totalitarian regime of Big Brother.
What is 1984?
Why did the clock get in trouble at school?
It tocked back to the teacher.
This condition causes the loss of the pigment melanin, leading to white patches on the skin.
What is vitiligo?
___ life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.
What is Mamma always said?
This Ponzi scheme operator defrauded investors out of billions before his 2009 arrest, leading to one of the largest financial frauds in history.
Who is Bernie Madoff?
This character famously disguises himself as a beggar when he returns from war to reclaim his home.
Who is Odysseus?