A steak pun is a rare medium well done.

This little gem is a masterclass in culinary wordplay, stacking three different levels of steak doneness—"rare," "medium," and "well done"—and using their other meanings to describe the quality of the pun itself. The humor comes from the delicious absurdity of a single pun being simultaneously uncommon, just average, and brilliantly executed. It’s a linguistic traffic jam that can only be sorted out by someone who appreciates both a good turn of phrase and a perfectly cooked piece of beef.

Anyone who has ever ordered a steak from a restaurant is in on the first part of the gag. The final line then serves up another pun for dessert. The word "cheesy" perfectly bridges the gap between a corny, groan-worthy joke and a literal food topping you might find on a steak sandwich. It’s a joke that cleverly seasons its own premise, making sure the final product is cooked to perfection.