http://odeo.com/channels/105616-Annual-O-Henry-Pun-Off-World-Championships-2006 no <p>Here are four winning routines from the May 20, 2006 Punniest of Show competition. Routines are scored by four judges and must be under 2 minutes. In the case of ties this year, the audience chose by applause. Its a freestyle competition with prepared material by creative have-wits from every crook and nanny who stuff their struts.</p> <p>In a second competition, another corny crop of 32 contestants face off in the &#8220;High-Lies &#38; Low-Puns&#8221; contest. These punsters are paired up and pared down by battling in wordplay on a given a topic with strict time limits. The pun-smoke this year was an 18-minute round one exchange between newcomer Valerie Ward and vetern David Gugenheim who went on to vanquish all and win first place. However, Valerie was awarded the <span class="caps">MVP</span> trophy by her punster peers for her puns-of-steel work out.</p> Here are four winning routines from the May 20, 2006 Punniest of Show competition. Routines are scored by four judges and must be under 2 minutes. In the case of ties this year, the audience chose by applause. Its a freestyle competition with prepared material by creative have-wits from every crook and nanny who stuff their struts. In a second competition, another corny crop of 32 contestants face off in the &#8220;High-Lies &#38; Low-Puns&#8221; contest. These punsters are paired up and pared down by battling in wordplay on a given a topic with strict time limits. The pun-smoke this year was an 18-minute round one exchange between newcomer Valerie Ward and vetern David Gugenheim who went on to vanquish all and win first place. However, Valerie was awarded the MVP trophy by her punster peers for her puns-of-steel work out. Here are four winning routines from the May 20, 2006 Punniest of Show competition. Routines are scored by four judges and must be under 2 minutes. In the case of ties this year, the audience chose by applause. Its a freestyle competition with prepared material by creative have-wits from every crook and nanny who stuff their struts. In a second competition, another corny crop of 32 contestants face off in the &#8220;High-Lies &#38; Low-Puns&#8221; contest. These punsters are paired up and pared down by battling in wordplay on a given a topic with strict time limits. The pun-smoke this year was an 18-minute round one exchange between newcomer Valerie Ward and vetern David Gugenheim who went on to vanquish all and win first place. However, Valerie was awarded the MVP trophy by her punster peers for her puns-of-steel work out. en-us 40 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:50:46 -0700 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:50:46 -0700 http://odeo.com/episodes/1272330-Introducing-the-Pun-Off-World-Championships Emcee Steve Brooks and Pun-Off Coordinator Gary Hallock define “what is a pun,” explain the rules, and introduce the judges for Punniest of Show competition at the 29th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, Texas on May 20, 2006. Emcee Steve Brooks and Pun-Off Coordinator Gary Hallock define “what is a pun,” explain the rules, and introduce the judges for Punniest of Show competition at the 29th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, Texas on May 20, 2006. Emcee Steve Brooks and Pun-Off Coordinator Gary Hallock define “what is a pun,” explain the rules, and introduce the judges for Punniest of Show competition at the 29th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, Texas on May 20, 2006. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-02,1272330 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:50:46 -0700 no Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships 2006 http://odeo.com/episodes/1272242-MVP-award-presentation-to-Valerie-Ward Emcees Steve Brooks, Alex Ramirez, and Gary Hallock present Valerie Ward her MVP Award and close the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin Texas on May 20, 2006 with acknowledgements. Emcees Steve Brooks, Alex Ramirez, and Gary Hallock present Valerie Ward her MVP Award and close the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin Texas on May 20, 2006 with acknowledgements. Emcees Steve Brooks, Alex Ramirez, and Gary Hallock present Valerie Ward her MVP Award and close the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin Texas on May 20, 2006 with acknowledgements. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-02,1272242 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 13:59:50 -0700 no Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships 2006 http://odeo.com/episodes/1272237-Food-Cooking-Ward-vs-Gugenheim An 18-minute exchange between Valerie Ward and David Gugenheim in round one of High Lies & Low Puns Competition at the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin Texas on May 20, 2006. David went on to First Place and Valerie was recognized by her peer punsters with “Most Valuable Punster” award. The audience ate it up. An 18-minute exchange between Valerie Ward and David Gugenheim in round one of High Lies & Low Puns Competition at the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin Texas on May 20, 2006. David went on to First Place and Valerie was recognized by her peer punsters with “Most Valuable Punster” award. The audience ate it up. An 18-minute exchange between Valerie Ward and David Gugenheim in round one of High Lies & Low Puns Competition at the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin Texas on May 20, 2006. David went on to First Place and Valerie was recognized by her peer punsters with “Most Valuable Punster” award. The audience ate it up. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-02,1272237 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 13:50:56 -0700 no Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships 2006 http://odeo.com/episodes/1272179-Conclusion-of-High-Lies-Low-Puns-finals The final tongue-tied moments between first place winner David Gugenheim and 2nd place Andy Balinsky on the topic “flowers.” The final round also included Arthur Simone who was eliminated earlier and took third place. The final tongue-tied moments between first place winner David Gugenheim and 2nd place Andy Balinsky on the topic “flowers.” The final round also included Arthur Simone who was eliminated earlier and took third place. The final tongue-tied moments between first place winner David Gugenheim and 2nd place Andy Balinsky on the topic “flowers.” The final round also included Arthur Simone who was eliminated earlier and took third place. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-02,1272179 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 13:34:27 -0700 no Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships 2006 http://odeo.com/episodes/1271902-Animal-puns-groan-wild Jim Ertner from Boston tied for first place in judges scoring for Punniest of Show at the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships on May 20, 2006. In a tie-breaker, the audience awarded him the second place trophy. Jim Ertner from Boston tied for first place in judges scoring for Punniest of Show at the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships on May 20, 2006. In a tie-breaker, the audience awarded him the second place trophy. Jim Ertner from Boston tied for first place in judges scoring for Punniest of Show at the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships on May 20, 2006. In a tie-breaker, the audience awarded him the second place trophy. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-02,1271902 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 11:01:48 -0700 no Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships 2006 http://odeo.com/episodes/1271834-Aural-Sex-mature-puns In a tie-breaker for first place, the audience chose Eirik Ott’s aural-gasmic pun routine over Jim Ertner’s in Punniest of Show at the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships May 20, 2006 in Austin Texas. In a tie-breaker for first place, the audience chose Eirik Ott’s aural-gasmic pun routine over Jim Ertner’s in Punniest of Show at the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships May 20, 2006 in Austin Texas. In a tie-breaker for first place, the audience chose Eirik Ott’s aural-gasmic pun routine over Jim Ertner’s in Punniest of Show at the Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships May 20, 2006 in Austin Texas. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-02,1271834 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:50:08 -0700 no Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships 2006 http://odeo.com/episodes/1271824-Walk-like-a-mummy-pun Denise Hazelwood’s routine in Punniest of Show at the 29th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, TX on May 20, 2006. According to judges scores, Denise tied for 3rd place with Lloyd Dissmore and in the audience tie-breaker she was awarded a fourth place. Denise Hazelwood’s routine in Punniest of Show at the 29th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, TX on May 20, 2006. According to judges scores, Denise tied for 3rd place with Lloyd Dissmore and in the audience tie-breaker she was awarded a fourth place. Denise Hazelwood’s routine in Punniest of Show at the 29th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships in Austin, TX on May 20, 2006. According to judges scores, Denise tied for 3rd place with Lloyd Dissmore and in the audience tie-breaker she was awarded a fourth place. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-02,1271824 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:38:54 -0700 no Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships 2006 http://odeo.com/episodes/1271784-A-punny-story-about-hot-dogs Mr. Lloyd Dissmore drove all the way from Wisconsin to Austin to compete in Punniest of Show at the 29th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships held on May 20, 2006. His performance was an audience favorite and he was awarded 3rd place in a tie-breaker. Mr. Lloyd Dissmore drove all the way from Wisconsin to Austin to compete in Punniest of Show at the 29th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships held on May 20, 2006. His performance was an audience favorite and he was awarded 3rd place in a tie-breaker. Mr. Lloyd Dissmore drove all the way from Wisconsin to Austin to compete in Punniest of Show at the 29th Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships held on May 20, 2006. His performance was an audience favorite and he was awarded 3rd place in a tie-breaker. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-02,1271784 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 09:58:49 -0700 no Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships 2006