Translation complete- leaving 'translation request' on until someone more witty and familiar with the source material ascertains this isn't a pun based on 突っ込む being related to つっこみ

I'm not sure but I think the usual convention is to change translation_request to check_translation if you're uncertain about the translation.

Sure, although nobody ever checks check translation

My mind is full of this after 17

kamoka said:
Translation complete- leaving 'translation request' on until someone more witty and familiar with the source material ascertains this isn't a pun based on 突っ込む being related to つっこみ

It absolutely is a pun with 突っ込む and つっこむ. How best to translate that is anyone's guess, though.

kamoka said:
Sure, although nobody ever checks check translation

It's sad because it's true.

Well, I'll translate with copious translators notes! That's sure to guarantee nobody laughs but the people who could read it already...

Try to keep joke translations to the point and then explain in translator notes. Like you said, verbosity kills the humor.

Brevity is wit.