The O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships are continuing to thrive in Austin, Texas. On May 11, hundreds of enthusiasts of puns convened from various locations to engage in a day-long contest of wit and wordplay.
The Pun-Off is among Austin’s longest-running events, currently marking nearly half a century of what some refer to as the lowest form of humor. This year marks the 47th anniversary of the Pun-Off.
The champions for this year's event are:
Punniest of Show: 1st Jerzy Gwiazdowski, 2nd Tobias Miceli-Gwiazdowski, 3rd Erika Ettin.
PunSlingers: 1st Jerzy Gwiazdowski, 2nd Blake Bauserman, Third (tie) Maury Zeff and Atom Even Engel.
MMVP Award: Sarah Flocken
Gary Hallock Memorial Award: Jerzy Gwiazdowski