Denning is an inveterate punster who frequently uses humor to get points across. Art, an incorrigible punster, affectionately referred to the out-of-print section as "Moldy Dickens". A gifted punster, Owens became known for his surrealistic humor. Shakespeare's "quibbles" have made him a noted punster. The highest-scoring punster wins each event, with ties being decided by audience applause.