When the annual Pun Fest descends on the otherwise quiet town of Morden, Manitoba, the population surges from a quaint 8,600 to a raucous 9,100. And with the celebration of puns, comes disdain from residents.

"These people come into our town and they think they own it," said one disturbed resident.

So while the organizers look forward to this year's big event, the largest in the festival's 18-year history, a group of angry citizens secretly plan to disrupt the merriment.

Peter Oldring travels to Morden and joins the festivities of Pun Fest, speaking with locals and organizers alike, and tries to get a handle on tense situation.

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