Thursday, October 16, 2008

EADJ Pun Cops: On the Beat

(Cue "Dragnet" theme song)


The following suspects were rounded up in the last week for various pun infractions, misdemeanors and felonies. All suspects are considered innocent until convicted in a court of pun law.


Suspect: Airport souvenir shop in Albuquerque, NM.
Violation: Type 4 Pun-On-Garment Violation
Verdict: DEATH


Suspect: Ruth Halperin, realtor
Violation: Type 8 Realtor Pun Violation With Intent To Use As Permanent Slogan
Verdict: DEATH


Suspect: Brad J. Lamb, realtor
Violation: Type 3 Visual Pun Violation, Type 8 Realtor Violation Using One's Name As Crux of Pun
Verdict: Let Off With Verbal Warning


Suspect: The New York Daily News
Violation: Type 5 "Groaner"
Verdict: None. Read Article About Fashion Week. Was Pretty Good.


Suspect: USA Network
Violation: Type 6 "Groaner" Tagline Violation, Flagrant Disregard of Capital Letters
Verdict: DEATH


Suspect: Darren Star Productions, HBO Films, IFP Westcoast, and New Line Cinema
Violation: Type 9 "Groaner With Facepalm" Headline Violation, Use of Sarah Jessica Parker, Use of French
Verdict: DEATH

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