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A computer has made a list of the five funniest puns it knows

Published 22:27 16 Aug 2015 BST

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A computer has made a list of the five funniest puns it knows

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Technology can now tell what's funny.

Well what's a funny pun anyway. New research by Justine Kao, a cognitive psychologist at Stanford University has led to the creation of a computer programme that can rate the hilarity of a pun accurately against a human reaction. Disney Pixar animated GIF So, which puns came out on top?
  • My battery had an alkaline problem, so it went to AA meetings
  • The man put his name on the neck of his shirt so he would have collar ID
  • Herb gardeners who work extra get thyme and a half
  • Last night, I kept dreaming that I had written Lord of the Rings. The wife said I'd been Tolkien in my sleep
  • An electrician is a bright spark who knows what's watt
The least funny puns, according to the computer are these:
  • To heir is human
  • You should run really fast but be careful not to brake anything
  • If a barista is not allowed to make espresso she will lose her tamper
  • When you use glue in class it paste to be careful
  • Did you know that donuts were first made in Greece?
They're pretty good, but we still think the JOE team's favourite jokes are better. H/T i100

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A computer has made a list of the five funniest puns it knows