Meet the Humans (And the Puns) Behind the Scenes
You’ve probably seen our lists of puns, but we aren’t just a bunch of servers in a cold basement in Yellowknife. We’re a small team of wordplay-obsessed Canadians (and honorary Canadians) who spend way too much time thinking about how to make “maple syrup” sound like a punchline.
Freya Martin
Lead Editor & Chief Groan-Officer
Hometown: Halifax, NS (The land of salt air and even saltier puns)
Favorite Pun: “I was going to tell a joke about the Atlantic, but it’s too deep.”
In Her Coffee: Double-double, obviously.
Freya is the architect behind our massive “mega-lists.” With a background in English Literature and a strange obsession with maritime folklore, she ensures that every pun we publish passes the “Snort Test”—if she doesn’t at least exhale sharply through her nose, it doesn’t make the cut. When she isn’t editing, she’s likely hiking a trail and apologizing to squirrels she accidentally startles.
Jim Gaffigan
Senior Writer & Pun-vangelist
Hometown: Toronto, ON (Yes, he knows the traffic is bad)
Favorite Pun: “I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.”
Secret Talent: Can recite 50 hockey-themed puns in the time it takes to Zamboni a rink.
No, not that Jim Gaffigan—but our Jim is just as funny (in his own humble opinion). Jim joined the team with one goal: to prove that “Dad Jokes” are actually the highest form of literature. He specializes in our food and sports categories and is the person most likely to be found at a local rink, “puck-ering” up for a new joke idea.
The “Eh-Team” Support Staff
Behind Freya and Jim is a rotating cast of coffee-fueled contributors across the provinces. From Vancouver Island to the shores of Newfoundland, our scouts are always on the lookout for the latest Canadian slang and seasonal trends to make sure your Instagram captions stay fresh.
Want to join the fun?We’re always looking for guest “punsters.” If you have a joke that’s so bad it’s good, Send us a message or tag us @CanadianPuns. We promise we won’t say “sorry” for laughing!