Exploring the PUNderbelly of wordplay culture in the US, “Punderneath It All” documents the subculture at the intersection of standup comedy, improv, and trivia: pun competitions.

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Synopsis

If laughter is the best medicine, then pun competitions are just what the doctor ordered.

Visiting the “pun scenes” in respective US cities, Abby Hagan’s PUNDERNEATH IT ALL follows multiple characters as they create their own pun slams and navigate the live comedy world. You’ll meet an endearing cast of characters, including Seattle’s premier pun slam hostess, Forest Ember, as she forges her own path in the community and builds her “pun empire” across the Pacific Northwest.

Exploring such themes as linguistics, the ethics of controversial comedy, and inclusivity within this niche world, PUNDERNEATH IT ALL ultimately centers around the idea of laughter as a means to foster community.

Buckle in for the most pun ride of your life—let the groans begin!