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het_1451 | The text plays on the concept of pricing for different outcomes, with a humorous twist at the end. 'Dumb looks' are humorously listed as 'Free!', which is not a play on words or similar-sounding words but rather a comedic take on the value of incorrect responses or confusion. | Answers : $ 1 . Correct answers : $ 5 . Dumb looks : Free ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1460 | The text is a play on the word 'scaldophobia', which is not a real phobia but is constructed to sound like one. It combines 'scald', which means to burn with hot liquid or steam, with 'phobia', meaning fear. The humor arises from the absurdity of fearing that the toilet will flush while one is showering, potentially causing a sudden change in water temperature. However, it does not exploit different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words. | Scaldophobia : Fear the toilet will flush while showering . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1462 | The text is a proverbial expression that means significant events often have warning signs or indicators before they happen. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Great events cast their shadows before them . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1485 | The text plays on the double meaning of 'braille'. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired, and here it humorously suggests that lingerie acts as a form of communication for 'blind' (metaphorical for being in love and not seeing clearly) love. | If love is blind , lingerie makes great braille . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1493 | The text is a paradoxical aphorism suggesting that simplicity leads to greater effectiveness or beauty. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Less is more . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1496 | The text is an idiomatic expression suggesting that if you label someone negatively, they will begin to act in accordance with that label. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Give a dog a bad name and he ' ll live up to it . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1513 | The text plays on the phrase 'short cut', which typically means a quicker, more direct route. However, it humorously subverts the expectation by stating that a short cut is actually the longest distance, creating a paradoxical statement rather than relying on different meanings of words or similar-sounding words. | A short cut is the longest distance between two points . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1516 | The text plays on the common road sign 'Deer Crossing' which indicates an area where deer are likely to cross the road. The joke suggests a literal interpretation, humorously questioning how 'they' (implying some entity) manage to make deer obey traffic signs, which is absurd since deer cannot read or follow human traffic instructions. | How do they get the deer to cross at the signs ? | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1517 | The text is a proverb suggesting that one should not admit guilt or apologize before being blamed or charged with something. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Never ask pardon before you are accused . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1520 | The text is a proverb suggesting that among those with disadvantages, the person with the least disadvantage has an advantage. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humor. | In the land of the blind , the one - eyed man is king . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1521 | The text is a statement expressing the idea that having a lot of money does not necessarily lead to happiness. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. | Wealth rarely brings happiness . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1522 | The text is a proverbial expression implying that fair play is of great value, likening it to a jewel. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Fair play ' s a jewel . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1523 | The text is a quote attributed to Richard Nixon, likely referencing his involvement in the Watergate scandal. It does not contain a play on words or exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humor. | " Oops . " - - Richard Nixon | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1533 | The text is a proverbial expression suggesting that virtue that negotiates or hesitates is close to being compromised. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Virtue which parleys is near a surrender . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1534 | The text does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. It seems to be a straightforward statement about the relationship between the speed of a machine and staying up late, without any linguistic ambiguities. | But honey , I wouldn ' t be up so late on a faster machine ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1535 | The text is a proverbial expression suggesting that extreme situations require extreme solutions. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Desperate diseases must have desperate remedies . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1536 | The text is a short form of the proverb 'Forewarned is forearmed', meaning that if you know about something beforehand, you can prepare for it. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Forewarned , forearmed . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1540 | The text is a proverb meaning that it is a bad individual who causes trouble in their own community or home. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | It is an ill bird that fouls its own nest . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1543 | The text is a play on the well-known phrase 'You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink', substituting the context of leading a horse to water with sending someone to college, and the action of drinking with thinking. While it is a clever twist on the original phrase, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humor. | You can send me to college , but you can ' t make me think . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1548 | The text does not appear to play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It seems to be a humorous observation or statement implying that a good marriage lasts a long time, possibly longer than something mundane like a box of dental floss, but there is no linguistic ambiguity. | A good marriage outlasts the first box of dental floss . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1550 | The text is a play on the phrase 'previously scheduled programming', commonly used in television and radio to indicate a return to the regular programming after an interruption. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | We now return to your previously - scheduled topics . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1551 | The text does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It is a straightforward statement about making typos and the inevitability of making more, without any linguistic ambiguity. | Go ahead , correct my typos . I ' ll make more . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1552 | The text plays on the double meaning of the phrase 'log off'. In one sense, it refers to the act of signing out of a computer system, which is a mundane task. In the context of 'the world is coming to an end', it humorously suggests that one should perform this routine action even in the face of an apocalyptic scenario. | The world is coming to an end . Please log off properly . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1559 | The text plays on the phrase 'Great Perhaps', which can be interpreted both as a humorous reference to the uncertainty an Agnostic might feel about the afterlife and as a play on the concept of 'great beyond' or 'heaven'. The pun hinges on the word 'Perhaps' which is not typically associated with the afterlife, creating a play on words that reflects the agnostic's uncertainty. | When an Agnostic dies , does he go to the Great Perhaps ? | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1562 | The text plays on the homophones 'store' and 'sore'. Despite being spelled differently, they sound similar, but have different meanings. 'Store' refers to a place where goods are sold, while 'sore' can refer to a painful area on the body or something that causes distress. The statement may be humorous due to the unexpected comparison between the two unrelated concepts based on their sound. | A store is no sore . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1564 | The text is a proverbial expression meaning that those who stand out or are different are often brought down by others or society. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | The nail that sticks up will be hammered down . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1565 | The text is a paraphrase of a historical phrase attributed to Papal legate Arnaud Amalric during the Albigensian Crusade, 'Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius,' which translates to 'Kill them. For the Lord knows those that are His.' It does not play on the different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words, but rather conveys a message about leaving judgment to a higher power. | Kill them all ! . . . . Let God sort them out . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1567 | The text is a proverbial expression meaning that those with the least knowledge often speak the most and the loudest. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | An empty vessel makes much noise . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1568 | The text is a proverbial expression meaning that a bad influence can affect those around it. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. | A rotten apple injures its companions . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1570 | The text plays on the unexpected substitution of the phrase 'whispering in her ear' with 'whispering in her mouth', creating a humorous and surprising image. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words, which is the essence of a pun. | I wasn ' t kissing her , I was whispering in her mouth . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1573 | The text plays on the metaphorical use of 'fired' as in losing one's job, to humorously equate death with being dismissed from life. It creates a darkly comic analogy rather than relying on different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words. | Death is life ' s way of telling you you ' ve been fired . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1574 | The text plays on the common saying that 'things improve with age' and humorously applies it to oneself, suggesting that as they get older, they are becoming not just better, but 'magnificent'. While it may be humorous, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | If things improve with age , I ' m nearly MAGNIFICENT ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1577 | The text is a humorous axiom that does not play on the different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It is a cynical observation on the nature of pleasurable things, but lacks the linguistic ambiguity characteristic of a pun. | Anything good is either illegal , immoral or fattening . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1584 | The text does not appear to play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It seems to be a straightforward statement about a tragic event without any linguistic ambiguity or humor. | A man attempting to walk around the world DROWNED today . . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1585 | The text plays on the interchangeable use of the words 'junk' and 'stuff', highlighting the subjective nature of what we consider valuable or worthless. The humor arises from the reversal of the words in the context of keeping or discarding items, but it does not rely on different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words. | Junk - stuff we throw away . Stuff - junk we keep . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1591 | The text is a proverbial expression suggesting that high-quality products are more cost-effective over time, despite their initial higher price. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | The best goods are cheapest in the end . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1592 | The text humorously emphasizes the concept of redundancy by using three synonyms 'stamp out', 'eliminate', and 'abolish' which all mean to get rid of something. This redundancy in itself is the joke, but it does not involve a play on words or similar-sounding words with different meanings. | Help stamp out , eliminate , and abolish redundancy ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1593 | The text is a common saying that suggests that rules are often disregarded or that one should not always strictly follow rules. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Rules were meant to be broken . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1596 | The text plays on the double meaning of the word 'reload'. In the context of driving, 'reload' is not a typical term and suggests a humorous confusion with video games or technology where 'reloading' is a common action. It implies that the speaker is treating the car like a device that needs reloading, which is absurd and creates a pun. | Excuse my driving . . . I ' m trying to reload . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1601 | The text appears to be a mock computer error message that humorously assigns blame to an 'Incompetent User' for the runtime error. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words, but rather uses the format of an error message for comedic effect. | Runtime Error 6D at 417A : 32CF : Incompetent User . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1603 | The text is a proverbial expression meaning that harmful actions tend to generate further harmful actions. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. | Evil begets evil . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1607 | The text is a play on the concept of a vow of silence, which is a commitment to not speak. The humor arises from the paradox of inviting someone to ask about a vow that inherently involves not speaking, thus creating a humorous contradiction. | Ask me about my vow of silence . . . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1609 | The text is an idiomatic expression that means if one cannot handle the pressure or difficult conditions, they should leave or stop what they're doing. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | If you can ' t take the heat , get out of the kitchen . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1618 | The text plays on the stereotype of Vulcans from 'Star Trek' being extremely precise and logical, to the point of specifying an unnecessary level of precision for a simple task like replacing a light bulb. The humor arises from the juxtaposition of the precision in the number '1.000' with the mundane task of changing a light bulb, which typically would not require such precision. | Number of Vulcans needed to replace a bulb ? Precisely 1 . 000 | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1620 | The text is a tautological expression emphasizing that commercial activities have their own rules and logic that must be respected. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Business is business . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1621 | The text plays on the common saying 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try again,' but humorously substitutes the end of the saying with 'call it Version 1.0', which is a reference to software versioning where the first, often imperfect, release of software is labeled as version 1.0. This creates a humorous reinterpretation of the original saying. | If at first you don ' t succeed , call it Version 1 . 0 | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1623 | The text plays on the paradoxical nature of the phrase 'nothing to say'. It humorously suggests that even if one has nothing to contribute to a conversation, they should limit their non-contribution to a single instance, which is itself a contradictory statement. | If you have nothing to say , please only say it once ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1628 | The text plays on the biblical story of Adam eating the forbidden fruit, which is often depicted as an apple, and the word 'ache' which sounds like the letter 'A' in 'Adam' and 'apple'. It suggests a humorous connection between the original act of eating the apple and the 'ache' that people feel in their teeth today. | Adam ate the apple , and our teeth still ache . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1632 | The text is a proverb suggesting that one should not praise a day until it is over and all outcomes are known. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Praise the day at sunset . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1641 | The text is a play on the old saying 'Beware of Greeks bearing gifts', but it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It's a humorous warning about programmers doing hardware work, but lacks the linguistic ambiguity characteristic of a pun. | Beware programmers carrying screwdrivers . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1646 | The text is a quote often attributed to Woody Allen that suggests a large part of success in life comes from simply being present. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | 80 percent of life is showing up . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1650 | The text is a proverb that means a person who has done something badly will seek to lay the blame on the equipment rather than admit their own lack of skill. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | A bad workman blames his tools . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1652 | The text plays on the contradiction between the concepts of 'abstinence' and 'moderation'. Abstinence typically means refraining from something entirely, while moderation suggests doing it but not excessively. The humor arises from the idea of practicing not doing something at all, but only in moderation, which is inherently contradictory. | Abstinence is a good thing if practiced in moderation | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1655 | The text is a motivational expression suggesting that every day is a new beginning and does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Today is the first day of the rest of your life . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1664 | The text seems to be a variation of an idiomatic expression or proverbial statement about experiencing repeated misfortune, specifically related to shipwrecks and the sea. It does not appear to exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or double entendre effect. | He complains wrongfully at the sea that suffer shipwreck twice . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1667 | The text is an idiomatic expression advising against taking on more responsibility or tasks than one can manage. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Don ' t bite off more than you can chew . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1669 | The text is a proverbial expression meaning that disloyal people will abandon a person or situation that is failing or about to fail. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Rats desert a sinking ship . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1670 | The text is an idiomatic expression that means a task is made easier by enlisting many people to help. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Many hands make light work . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1672 | The text plays on the re-framing of the concept of hair loss by substituting the negative connotation of 'losing hair' with the positive spin of 'gaining more scalp'. It creates humor by juxtaposing the typical concern about hair loss with an absurdly optimistic perspective, but it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | You ' re not losing more hair , you ' re gaining more scalp . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1673 | The text is a proverb suggesting that the less one says about a problem, the easier and quicker it is to resolve or forget. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Least said , soonest mended . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1675 | The text is a proverbial expression indicating that problems at the top of an organization or in a central component can affect the entire system. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | When the head is sick , the whole body is sick . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1680 | The text is a proverbial expression meaning that everything that comes one's way is advantageous or can be used to one's advantage. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | All is fish that comes to the net . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1681 | The text plays on the phrase 'speech impediment' which typically refers to a difficulty in speaking properly. However, by adding 'my foot', it suggests a pun where 'foot' is humorously presented as the cause of the speech impediment, which is an unexpected and nonsensical twist, as feet are not related to speech. | I have a speech impediment . . . my foot . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1682 | The text is a play on the economic principle of supply and demand, where typically prices drop when supply exceeds demand. It humorously applies this principle to the value of 'talk', suggesting that because there is so much talk, it is cheap. This is not a pun as it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Talk is cheap - - supply exceeds demand ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1684 | The text is a common saying that suggests even small contributions can be beneficial. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Every little helps . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1688 | The text is a simple statement of denial without any play on words, double meanings, or similar-sounding words to create humor or ambiguity. | I ' m not spoiled . . . I ' m not , I ' m not , I ' m not ! | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1689 | The text is an idiomatic expression that means it's not worth being upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | It ' s no use crying over spilt milk . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1692 | The text is a play on the phrase 'honesty pays', which means being honest is rewarding. However, it adds a twist by suggesting that the reward is not sufficient for some people, implying a cynical view on honesty. This does not involve a play on different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words. | Honesty pays , but not enough for some . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1695 | The text is a proverb that means the person who has the final victory in a situation has the greatest satisfaction. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | He laughs best who laughs last . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1696 | The text plays on the word 'punishment', which can be broken down into 'pun' and 'ishment', suggesting a pun about puns being 'lame' or not very good, while also maintaining the original meaning of 'punishment' as a consequence that follows an action. | Punishment is lame but it comes . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1701 | The text is a proverb meaning that something of good quality does not need advertising to be appreciated or recognized. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | Good wine needs no bush . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1705 | The text plays on the concept that 'adventure' is a state that lies between being entertained and being in a state of panic, which is not a standard definition but a humorous and somewhat philosophical take on the word. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | ADVENTURE : The land between entertainment and panic . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1706 | The text seems to be a play on the idiomatic expression 'to be long in the tooth', meaning to be old or aged, but it does not clearly exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. The phrase 'falls short in the head' could imply a lack of intelligence, and 'long in the heels' might suggest the need for extra effort or to make up for the deficiency in intelligence with hard work. However, without a clear play on words or homophones, it does not constitute a pun. | Who falls short in the head must be long in the heels . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1712 | The text seems to be a statement or proverbial expression indicating that a 'bellyful' can be a result of consuming a lot of food, drink, or experiencing a lot of sorrow. It does not appear to play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. | A bellyful is one of meat , drink , or sorrow . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1713 | The text is a humorous statement that plays on the common advice that one should be able to laugh at oneself, implying that if the person cannot, the speaker will take on the task. However, it does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | If you can ' t laugh at yourself . . . I ' ll do it for you . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1716 | The text plays on the metaphorical use of 'wearing a suit and tie' to suggest that a repartee is a more sophisticated or dressed-up form of an insult, without relying on different meanings of the same word or similar-sounding words. | Repartee : An insult wearing a suit and tie . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1720 | The text is a metaphorical expression suggesting that learning allows the mind to 'see' or understand, similar to how eyes allow us to physically see. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Learning is the eye of the mind . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1727 | The text does not appear to play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. It seems to be a rhetorical question highlighting a common stereotype or complaint about toilet seat etiquette, without a linguistic twist. | Why can ' t women put the toilet seat back up ? | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1733 | The text is a proverbial expression warning against indulging in activities that may have negative consequences in the future. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous or rhetorical effect. | Avoid the pleasure which will bite tomorrow . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1739 | The text plays on the double meaning of the word 'bill'. In the context of birds, a 'bill' refers to their beak, while in the context of a lawyer, a 'bill' refers to an invoice for services rendered. The punchline humorously suggests that a lawyer should be able to do something absurd with their 'bill', similar to the physical impossibility for a goose or duck. | Q : What can a goose do , a duck can ' t , and a lawyer should ? A : Stick his bill up his ass | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1741 | The text is a double negative expression meaning that one cannot receive something without giving something in return. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | You don ' t get nothing for nothing . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1747 | The text is a humorous observation about cat behavior, suggesting that cats have a contradictory nature of loving fish but not wanting to get wet. It does not exploit different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for its humor. | All cats love fish but hate to get their paws wet . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1748 | The text is a proverb suggesting that not being busy or engaged in meaningful activities can lead to trouble or mischief. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Idle hands are the devil ' s playthings . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1753 | The text is a common idiomatic expression that suggests not to interfere with something that is functioning adequately. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for a humorous effect. | If it ain ' t broke , don ' t fix it . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1757 | The text is a play on the character Bullwinkle, a cartoon moose who is known for pulling a rabbit out of a hat in an ongoing gag. It also references the Borg from the Star Trek franchise with the phrase 'Prepare to be assimilated,' but humorously changes it to 'pulled out of my hat,' combining the two elements for a humorous effect. This creates a pun by blending the two different cultural references and their associated meanings. | I am Bullwinkle of Borg . Prepare to be pulled out of my hat . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1758 | The text plays on the double meaning of the word 'backup tapes'. In one sense, it refers to physical backup tapes for data storage, and in the other sense, it humorously suggests that the backups are outdated by offering 'last year's', which would not be useful for recent data recovery needs. | Of course I have backup tapes ! Do you want last years ? | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1759 | The text is a paraphrase of a well-known proverb, 'There are none so blind as those who will not see,' which means that people often refuse to accept what is right in front of them if it contradicts their beliefs or desires. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | There are none so blind as they who do not want to see . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1764 | The text is a whimsical saying that suggests prioritizing pleasure, in this case, eating dessert, because life is unpredictable and brief. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | Life is short , eat dessert first . | The given text is a non-pun |
het_1770 | The text is a proverb implying that waiting too long for something to happen may result in negative consequences, similar to a horse starving while waiting for grass to grow enough to eat. It does not play on different meanings of a word or similar-sounding words. | While the grass grows the steed starves . | The given text is a non-pun |