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side question: are there actually any good ones?

question was prompted by seeing a "trumplestiltskin" variant that actually crammed a second pun in there and caused psychic damage. my brain has oublietted the specific phrase but maybe you've seen it too

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[–] FunkyStuff@hexbear.net 18 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I think there's a phenomenon where all cultural phenomena are dampened by language barriers. In Spanish I've heard him called Donald Trompa which just means Donald Trunk. It isn't even insulting, it just sounds like Trump. It's only 1% as cringe as the English one.

[–] Moss@hexbear.net 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Donald Trunk is funny to me because I think it's hilarious when names are slightly wrong.

I don't remember what the context of Presinald Trunt was but that makes me laugh still

[–] Skye@hexbear.net 8 points 1 month ago
[–] OldSoulHippie@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago

"presinold trunt" is probably the best example of what OP was asking for when it comes to "good" ones

[–] hollowmines@hexbear.net 11 points 1 month ago

"donald trompa" is sort of cute unfortunately