The 43rd Wretched Pun of Destiny segment aired July 4, 2015 as part of the “Dave’s Gone By” radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz.
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On his first trip to Thailand, Dick Van Dyke goes walking through the streets of Bangkok to take in the sights. He comes to the French quarter and notices all sorts of decorations, such as flowers, hearts and cupids. His translator explains that, just like in America, it’s Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated all over Thailand but especially by the romantic French.
“How nice!” says Dick Van Dyke, who waves at a passerby and says, “Happy Valentine’s Day.”
“Happy co-star!” comes the reply.
Puzzled, the comic actor waves at another stranger and wishes her a happy Valentine’s Day.
“Happy co-star to you!” the woman answers.
Flummoxed, Van Dyke turns to his translator and asks, “What does French Valentine’s Day have to do with my co-star?”
“It’s an abbreviation,” says his companion. “Happy co-star is short for `Merry Thai L’amour.’”
