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Has been used in psychiatry.nuuskur said:Why isn't Lithium red or purple?
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Discussion Overview
This thread features a collection of science-related jokes, puns, and humorous anecdotes, primarily focusing on physics, mathematics, and engineering concepts. The discussion includes various types of jokes, some of which are derived from literature, while others are original contributions from participants.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant shares a joke about a mathematician, a dog, and a cow, highlighting the humor in knot theory.
- Another participant introduces a joke about Heisenberg's uncertainty principle in a romantic context.
- Several jokes reference mathematical conventions, such as the use of epsilon in calculus, with some participants seeking clarification on the humor.
- A joke about a communication between Americans and Canadians illustrates a humorous misunderstanding, with historical context provided by a participant.
- Participants discuss the nature of jokes, including the structure of short jokes and the implications of scientific terminology in humor.
- There are multiple jokes involving Heisenberg, with one participant noting the brevity of a specific version of the joke.
- A humorous take on a scientific method is shared, with some participants expressing curiosity about the referenced group of scientists.
- Another joke involves a metaphorical description of a woman's experience during childbirth, framed in scientific terms.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share jokes and humorous anecdotes without a clear consensus on any specific joke or concept. Some jokes prompt requests for clarification, indicating varying levels of understanding and appreciation for the humor presented.
Contextual Notes
Some jokes rely on specific scientific knowledge or conventions that may not be universally understood, leading to requests for explanations. The humor often hinges on wordplay and the intersection of scientific concepts with everyday situations.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in science humor, particularly in physics and mathematics, may find this collection entertaining and thought-provoking.
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PPlease don't observe my grades Dad, it will change them. Of course maybe that's good.
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Please DO NOT pull up the coffee machine. It is a pushdown automaton.jack action said:
Computer Scientists.
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Please do not use a mug for your coffee. It is a donut. — Topologists.fresh_42 said:
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from: https://www.physicsforums.com/posts/7251079
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Or as an engineer I once worked with would have it:
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"Please do not move coffee machine. I see with my fingers."
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Or as an engineer I once worked with would have it:
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"Please do not move coffee machine. I see with my fingers."
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In case of power loss, use your Bunsen burner.
Chemitrist.
Chemitrist.
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jack action
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Evolution at work.phinds said:
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Borg
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Maybe he'll create a "Science is wrong! I debunked the pendulum experiment." video.Orodruin said:
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Making sure that everyone knows: no idiots were harmed in the making of this video.phinds said:
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WDYM? It has literally flattened his head in this image!jack action said:
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berkeman
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IT security back then.
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dextercioby
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jack action
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I just found out that Albert Einstein was a real person!
All this time, I thought he was a theoretical physicist.
All this time, I thought he was a theoretical physicist.
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