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An example of a pun derives from Blazing Saddles. Mongo, the dumb brute, demonstrates confusion for his situation as he proclaims, "Mongo only pawn .. in game of life." Men In Black also utilizes a clever pun when the alien murders a waiter by breaking him in half and then replies, "Gave him a ...

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