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.

  • #6,541
WWGD said:
Society against abbreviations is called SAA...

TLA = Three Letter Acronym
 
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  • #6,542
WWGD said:
Wow, a thorough analysis of possible meanings of a joke. Sorry if I ever doubted you were German!
I worked with a German guy. One day someone told a joke in the office, and we all cracked up except for the German guy. "Stefan, don't you think that's funny?" I asked. He replied, "I will laugh later."
 
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  • #6,543
gmax137 said:
I worked with a German guy. One day someone told a joke in the office, and we all cracked up except for the German guy. "Stefan, don't you think that's funny?" I asked. He replied, "I will laugh later."
After writing a report, including suggestions for improvement.
 
  • #6,544
WWGD said:
After writing a report, including suggestions for improvement.
I assume the joke was simply not funny,which happens when
  • you already know it
  • you saw the pun coming from far
  • too stupid
  • not funny
  • at someone's cost who was present
  • etc.
"I will laugh later" is a standard response meaning: "I cannot understand how you find something like this funny. It doesn't require any thought, and is far too shallow." It's politer than the alternative: "Sorry, but I'm not 4 anymore."
 
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  • #6,545
fresh_42 said:
"Sorry, but I'm not 4 anymore."
Thanks, that made me laugh out loud. :biggrin:
 
  • #6,546
fresh_42 said:
I assume the joke was simply not funny,which happens when
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  • not funny
  • [...]
You cannot make a more thorough analysis than this one!
 
  • #6,547
jack action said:
You cannot make a more thorough analysis than this one!
It's always a good idea to place a tautology in an argument. It prevents you from being refuted.
 
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  • #6,548
gmax137 said:
I worked with a German guy. One day someone told a joke in the office, and we all cracked up except for the German guy. "Stefan, don't you think that's funny?" I asked. He replied, "I will laugh later."
SNL's Sprockets with Mike Myers is my mental image. Favorite German sitcon: Who are you to judge? etc.
 
  • #6,549
fresh_42 said:
It's always a good idea to place a tautology in an argument. It prevents you from being refuted.
It's always a good idea to place a tautology or an argument in an argument. It prevents you from being refuted or not being refuted.
 
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mfb said:
It's always a good idea to place a tautology or an argument in an argument. It prevents you from being refuted or not being refuted.
Or not ...
 
  • #6,551
"Why could Emmy prove her groundbreaking result?"

"Because she knew that Sophus didn't lie!"
 
  • #6,552
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davenn said:
Jonapun decided to rock the boat. His ship has sailed onto the sea of lonely people. Good luck fishing a new mate, Jonapun.
 
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  • #6,554
fresh_42 said:
"Why could Emmy prove her groundbreaking result?"

"Because she knew that Sophus didn't lie!"
Little does she know, she's got a noether thing comin'.
 
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  • #6,555
So, what do you do?
I study archeology
You dig?
Not really, just some dumpster diving.
 
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  • #6,556
New York is a (path-) connected space. There is always a socio path between any two spots.
 
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  • #6,557
davenn said:
Oh, She must be a Star trek fan
"Engineering to the helm! She’s breaking up, Capt’n, and can’t take much more!”
 
  • #6,558
Where does Batman go when he's got to go?

To the Batroom!
 
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"I don't mind that you take our business vehicle for your visit at McDonald's."

"But?"

"Don't use our SAR helicopter again!"
 
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  • #6,560
"You told me if I put a potato in my bathing suit, I would be more popular with women at the beach. Here, I am wearing it at the beach and it's not working!"

"You're supposed to put it on the _front_ , not on the back of the bathing suit!"
 
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  • #6,561
When my wife asks me "How was your nap?", I tell her that it was everything I dreamed of.
 
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  • #6,562
A thanksgiving day one ...

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  • #6,564
Happy thanksgiving to all the American PF members
Stay safe and enjoy the company of friends and family :biggrin:
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  • #6,565
On the Thanksgiving theme:

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https://www.facebook.com/311842532684549/photos/a.336409800227822/662490277619771/?type=3&theater
 
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fresh_42 said:
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I can see you brought home the Dalmatian. What about the mulled wine?
 
  • #6,570
That is so funny! There is a local stand-up comic that just presented his new one man show: Dalmatians are huge in the countryside (my translation from french).

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He does mostly one-liners and I saw an interview with him recently and he was saying that the show title comes from the joke that he was most proud of.

Now, you can find this joke easily online! That must feel like a D'Oh! moment for him! :doh:
 
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