Collection of Lame Jokes

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around sharing and enjoying lame jokes, with participants contributing various humorous quips and puns. The discussion explores the nature of humor, particularly focusing on jokes that are intentionally corny or groan-inducing.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants share their favorite lame jokes, such as the classic "Why did the chicken cross the road?" and variations on animal-related humor.
  • Others express differing opinions on the quality of certain jokes, with some finding them hilarious while others consider them unfunny or "lame." For example, one participant finds a specific horse joke funny, while another insists it doesn't qualify as lame.
  • A few jokes incorporate wordplay and puns, such as the "frayed knot" joke and the "super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis" joke, which elicit mixed reactions.
  • There are discussions about surreal humor, with some participants questioning the nature of certain jokes and their classification as humor, such as the "fish" response to a lightbulb question.
  • Participants also engage in playful banter about the quality of jokes and the nature of humor itself, with some joking about the reactions to their contributions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on what constitutes a "lame" joke, as participants express a range of opinions on the humor shared. Some jokes are appreciated by certain individuals while others find them lacking, indicating a diversity of taste in humor.

Contextual Notes

Some jokes rely on specific cultural references or wordplay that may not be universally understood, leading to varied interpretations among participants.

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pix from Mars Vs from any bank surveillance cam.jpg
 
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"Where do condiments go for medical attention?"

The Mayo Clinic"
 
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I went to the doctor's this morning, I told him my joints are stiff.

He told me I was rolling them too tight.
 
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davenn said:
I went to the doctor's this morning, I told him my joints are stiff.

He told me I was rolling them too tight.
Did he reefer you to a specialist?
 
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The pot thickens...
 
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there was a fly in my soup.
The place charged me for extra meat.
 
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"Waiter! I can't eat this! Waiter!"
"Sir! Is there something wrong with the soup?"
"I can't eat it!"
"Is it too hot?"
"No, I have no spoon."
 
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Translation of a portion of Fragments of a scroll from the Roman Senate Curia with 'subject of the day' circa CE 325:

The Roman Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has determined that the feeding of Christians to Lions is depriving the Lions of a healthy and balanced diet.
 
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Steelwolf said:
Translation of a portion of Fragments of a scroll from the Roman Senate Curia with 'subject of the day' circa CE 325:

The Roman Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has determined that the feeding of Christians to Lions is depriving the Lions of a healthy and balanced diet.
In a similar vein, from last year:
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/collection-of-lame-jokes.25301/page-226#post-5977535(Hmmm, the snippet that the forum software is showing is not from the post that I linked to... it's probably from the first post on that page.)
 
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jtbell said:
(Hmmm, the snippet that the forum software is showing is not from the post that I linked to... it's probably from the first post on that page.)
Yes, that's a known inconvenience. And, yes, this (Romans and Christians) was not funny at all. At best it illustrates how time and location dependent ethical values are.
 
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I hear ABC World News Tonight anchor Tom Llamas is getting a co-anchor named Al Paca.
 
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jtbell said:
I hear ABC World News Tonight anchor Tom Llamas is getting a co-anchor named Al Paca.

Well, Al Paca 'nother one in celebration
 
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I'm a philanthropist. I love humulus. Never give up hop!
 
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protecting my home.jpg
 
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I don't believe it.

I just won 'Skeptic of the Year'!
 
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I had to explain to my local sea food restaurant that carpe diem doesn't mean Fish of the Day.
 
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Ophiolite said:
I had to explain to my local sea food restaurant that carpe diem doesn't mean Fish of the Day.
Well, it could mean fish of the day. Who knows there is a tomorrow afterwards?
 
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Funny, I always thought Carpe Diem to be the ration limit of one goldfish a day, that or a fish-god, one can be very confused.
 
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went to harvard univ.jpg
 
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Bach to the future.jpg
 
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He already tried it, bach in 1968:

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It was one of the first albums I bought when I was in high school.
 
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The Kingdom of Jordan has a shortage of quality razors.

Gillette is the best Amman can get.
 
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My Python is not working. Again. I keep calling the ISupper()* method and no dinner in sight .

* I Supper
 
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accicent free since.jpg
 
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Something for everyone, even those who are not hungry!

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