Pun-Off Winners

Punniest of Show:

1. Tiffany Wimberly, Fayetteville, Arkansas

2. Chuck Burgess, El Campo, Texas

3. George McClughan, Austin

High Lies & Low Puns:

1. Alex Ramirez, Austin

2. Steve Brooks, Austin

3. George McClughan, Austin; Kevin Owens, Austin

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  • Puns of Steel

    There's a science to interpreting puns; just ask audience members at the 23rd Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships.

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