Ria on Instagram: "Cracking puns is actually a flex of brainpower — here’s why: 1. Double-layered processing A pun relies on a word having two (or more) meanings, or sounding like another word. To get it, your brain has to hold multiple interpretations in parallel and then quickly switch between them. That requires flexible thinking and strong working memory — both markers of intelligence. 2. Pattern recognition At its core, pun-making is about spotting hidden connections between words, sounds,