Saturday, December 9, 2023

BAD PUNS XLI

SOUNDING PRESIDENTIAL

In each sentence, put the name of a U.S. President in the blank to complete a bad pun.

1. The doctor prescribed some foul-tasting _______.

2." _______  any who oppose this marriage? Let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

3. Buck Rogers whipped out his _______ and blasted the alien.

4. The man thought his wife was cheating on him, so he hired a detective to _______.

5. _______ freight cars together on a train is no easy task.

6. To keep the business solvent, we have to _______ orders, and more quickly.

7. The Celtics got to shoot a technical foul in New York' Madison Square Garden because there were six _______ the floor.

8. While walking near a construction site, a woman _______ dress on a nail.

9. I didn't believe in love at first sight, but then I looked into her _______ hearts beat as one.

10. The law says the accused is entitled to a trial by a jury of his _______.

11. Plants won't grow on the _______ of the garden.

12. The attorney said, "The _______ my desk and ready to be signed."

13. After bending over the stove, the woman cried, "My _______ fire!"

14. The prisoner said, "I'm just _______ my time and waiting for the right moment to escape."

Answers: 

1. MADISON
2. ARTHUR
3. REAGAN
4. TAYLOR
5. LINCOLN
6. FILLMORE
7. NIXON
8. CARTER
9. EISENHOWER (eyes and our)
10. PIERCE
11. COOLIDGE
12. WILSON
13. HARRISON
14. BIDEN
 
Credit: 
Will Shortz (1-9)


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