Why do people say "no pun intended" when they clearly intend it?

Question:Riddle me that, Batman.

Answers:
I think people say that in the event that someone does not catch the pun. "No pun intended" indirectly yet concisely lets the audience no that a pun was just uttured, and in case they missed it they can think back and catch it.

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