The Punny Side of Things

A collection of original jokes and playful wordplay inspired by everyday moments — hawker food, MRT rides, and the occasional groan-worthy wordplay.

About

Ever wondered what a hawker dish, a durian, and a compass have in common? Neither did we — until now. Some jokes are quick one-liners. Others are little scenes that build a pun brick by brick until it lands (sometimes with a groan, sometimes with a giggle — often both). This is a book for anyone who’s ever laughed at a bad joke and then immediately made it worse. Clean, family-friendly, and distinctly local in flavour, every joke is something you can share at the dinner table, forward in a group chat, or quote unprompted at the worst possible moment.

What’s Inside

🍜 Hawker & Local Flavour

Kaya toast, char kway teow, and the humble durian — all starring in jokes that hit a little too close to home.

🚇 MRT Life & Group Chats

Peak-hour crowds, passive-aggressive WhatsApp messages, and the great saga of finding a seat.

⚡ Quick One-Liners

Short, sharp puns that land in under a sentence — blink and you’ll miss the groan.

🧱 Scene-Builders

Longer setups that pile pun upon pun, brick by brick, until the whole thing collapses into laughter.

🎊 Special Occasions

Birthdays, weddings-turned-‘Sat-ding,’ and celebrations that somehow always end up punnier than planned.

👨‍👩‍👧 Clean & Family-Friendly

Every single joke you can read aloud at the dinner table without anyone leaving the room.