[kapolos]

What can I say, I like memes & jokes ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

On a more serious note, I think lighthearted content is what's needed when it comes to intro stuff. There are no puns in the Rust Book ( https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/ ) ;)

[turtleyacht]

The Head First series uses similar techniques to help aid book learning. At least there is precedent :)