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Puns and Other Wordplay
Puns and Other Wordplay
Youth and Aging
In 1991, the Pennsylvania legislature's Youth and Aging Committee changed its name to the Aging and Youth Committee. Why?Some suggested that the change was made because people got confused about the panel’s name. "When you say ‘youth and aging’ repeatedly and quickly, some people hear the word euthanasia,” said Kevin Murphy, press secretary for the state Department of Aging.
Philadelphia Inquirer - Jan 23, 1991
Posted By: Alex - Wed Jan 15, 2020 -
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Category: 1990s, Puns and Other Wordplay
Small Addendum to the Case of Cardinal Sin
More at Wikipedia.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Feb 15, 2018 -
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Category: Languages, Puns and Other Wordplay, Alex
Follies of the Madmen #290
Worst. Pun. Ever.
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 05, 2016 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Music, 1980s, Puns and Other Wordplay
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