[LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget]

One of my favorite humorists sees it a little differently.

https://www.scottadamssays.com/2017/07/09/people-who-cant-recognize-humor-literally/

I fully agree some people don’t have the mental capacity to understand more complex humor but some do not even get something as simple as pratfalls.

I think Scott is on to something.

The kind you point out need these explained:

Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar.
One says, “I think I’ve lost an electron.”
The other says, “Are you sure?”
The first replies, “Yes, I’m positive…”

or

A neutron walks into a bar and orders a drink. Upon being asked the price, the bartender responded, “For you? No charge.”

[cloudmountain]

Puns are timing jokes but they are still weak. But, that's okay with me.

I got my husband once, with a pun, and he laughed or a long time. He always made me laugh so when I could make HIM laugh, that was golden.

[cloudmountain]

Not bad.
Puns don't usually make people laugh. A regular, clean joke which can make people laugh LOUDLY, is a gem.