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If one were to play the pipes without an audience, would that constitute an "exercise in flutility"?

Not sure if that pun works on native speakers…

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    “The pipes” is probably not the right word. You might try “the fife” and then the combination of futility and flute will make sense.
    – Jim
    Commented Feb 9, 2017 at 22:33
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    Amazing nit picking in the comments here. Yes, it makes perfect sense.
    – epsilon
    Commented Feb 9, 2017 at 23:20
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    I caught the pun alright
    – J. Taylor
    Commented Feb 9, 2017 at 23:24
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    I got it instantly. I like it.
    – ab2
    Commented Feb 10, 2017 at 0:11
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    As puns go, it's a bit worse than most. Of course, some people would consider that to be a good thing.
    – Hot Licks
    Commented Feb 10, 2017 at 2:57

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