The Literary Genre Built Entirely For Puns

A feghoot is a uniquely structured story designed specifically to force a groan-worthy pun at its very end. It meticulously builds a elaborate narrative just to lead the reader into a linguistic trap.

Unlike a standard joke, the entire point of a feghoot is to provide just enough context for the final play on words to make sense. The term originated in science fiction fandom and gained popularity as a way to challenge writers to construct complex setups. It transforms a simple pun into a rewarding, sometimes frustrating, narrative journey. You might spend several paragraphs reading a tale only to realize you have been set up for one silly punchline.