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Beltway Pundits Produced by Laura Powell, it's #SundayPunday! Come out to our lounge and compete in DC's new pun competition. Two ways to play ...

Beltway Pundits (May 15)

This is another new "game night" that we're testing out - the first edition in March sold out, and we're bringing it back for another round in two weeks. It's "open registration," so anyone can sign up to compete if they pay the $5 cover.

The registration is full for our "Pun Battle" (a bunch of short pun speeches). But you can still compete in The Punger Games, a quick-draw tournament in which up to 24 puntestants face off in punder and lightening rounds. This is where improvisers can shine - competitors have to come up with puns on a dime, making 'cents' of a given theme. The last punster standing in each round moves on to the next quarter... or semi ... or final. If this sounds confusing, don't sweat it - we made a short video explaining the process.

Right now we only have about 15 seats left, so if this intrigues you, get a ticket ASAP.

Chicago Just for Pun

See how many puns you can find in this Ode to The Windy City.

I recently traveled to Chicago.

Soldier Field
City of Chicago

First, I wanted to go shopping along the Magnificent Mile. The weather was cold, but I donned my white sox and soldiered on.

I bought far too much....in fact, I signed my John Hancock on credit card machines numerous times. No bull.

John Hancock City
ChooseChicago

I was a happy human bean. I exclaimed to no one in particular, "Hull, this could easily become a Daley routine."

Adam Alexander Photography

The next day was warm and sunny. I had to shedd my layers as I walked along the banks of Lake Michigan. Such a nice lakeview. Then, I got so thirsty that I felt loopy. I saw a mirage--it was Jack Black hawking hockey pucks. I couldn’t bear the thirst. My need to drink water towered over all other considerations. That stick of Wrigley in my pocket just wouldn’t cub it, nor would a Pilsen.

Later on, I went to hear Lincoln Park play at Lincoln Hall. The crowd was united in its love of alternative barack music. Midway through,  I noticed all the men and thought, “What the el...this is a boystown.”   

In terms of dining, well,  I did try the deep dish pizza. My first bite contained something resembling a filament.  “O’Hare”, I exclaimed, but it turned out it was only a thread-like strand of cheese. Next, I went to a Greektown eatery.  When the saganaki sears, everyone yells, “Oprah!”

Adam Alexander Photography

Navy Pier
Choose Chicago

The next day, I took an architecture tour on the Chicago River.  Looking at the city’s towering skyscrapers left me feeling truly humboldt.  There were a lot of military men aboard. I think they were Navy piers. Hunky men and architecture...all was Wright with the world.

Pun Count: ?? In the comments section, tell me how many you found...and add some more.

Go, Cubs 2016!

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For St. Patrick's Day, the #ManicPunday theme is Green.

1. Laura Powell ‏@dailysuitcase  16 Mar 2015

   The shy leprechaun may have Asparagus Syndrome. #SaintPatricksDay #ManicPunday

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   Jay Pee 1975 ‏@jez_put  16 Mar 2015

   Heard stevie wonders new song ? I just kaled to say I love you. #ManicPunday

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6. Laurie A. Conley ‏@Busydrawing  16 Mar 2015

   Although I love reading puns, I usually leaf punning to the pros. I'm not frond of it. #ManicPunday #green

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1. Laura Del Rosso ‏@lauradelrosso  16 Mar 2015

   Sorry to miss #manicpunday @dailysuitcase. Mondays are chard. On a kale of 1-10, it's a 1. Next thyme. #travel #puns #dailysuitcase

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   Gary Cordery ‏@gaz_cordery  16 Mar 2015

   Wanted to do a pun for #ManicPunday on the topic all things green but I can't Kermit to it....

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   Puncroaker ‏@Puncroaker  16 Mar 2015

   Although best known for his operas, he actually preferred Latino dance music, going by the name Salsa Verdi. #ManicPunday

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Jay Pee 1975 ‏@jez_put  16 Mar 2015

What time does this spinach ? #ManicPunday

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