The new book The Pun Also Rises, by 1995 O. Henry Pun-Off World Champion John Pollack, traces the surprising long and rich history of what some people call the lowest form of humor.

4. After reading 200 pages of Infinite Jest, Michael Pietsch, Wallace's editor at Little, Brown, told Wallace's agent, "I want to do this book more than I want to breathe.” 5.

You are nothing if not someone reading ‘Infinite Jest.’ ” 14. Start claiming to be on third read. 15. Become novelist and frequently discuss monumental influence of Wallace on own work. 16.