As mushroom as possible.

[LewisJian]

How much room do fungi need to grow?
As mushroom as possible.

Hi, I ran into the above on the internet, which is supposed to be a joke but I don't get it. Si what on earth does "as mushroom as possible" mean?

 

[tzfujimino]

I think it's a pun on "much room" and "mushroom".

 

[LewisJian]

Yes, I thought so before I posted this question. Thanks.

 

[tedmc]

It's meant to be a joke but I'd consider that an inappropriate use of "mushroom" as an adjective. As an adjective, it means "resembling or containing mushroom."

 

[emsr2d2]

It's meant to be a joke but I'd consider that an inappropriate use of "mushroom" as an adjective. As an adjective, it means "resembling or containing mushroom."

Grammar doesn't matter in jokes, particularly puns or wordplay. They're meant to be spoken. They often don't have the same impact when written down.

 

[jutfrank]

It's meant to be a joke but I'd consider that an inappropriate use of "mushroom".

You sound like a 'fun guy', Ted!