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.
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.
Some jokes rely on specific cultural references or wordplay that may not be universally understood, leading to varied interpretations among participants.
o yes humor for native speakers onlyMath Is Hard said:
I remember the first time I got a joke (almost) in real time in my second language. Everybody else laughed while I was still sorting out the grammar. So they all stopped laughing just as I started. Then they all laughed at me...wrobel said:
That works the other way round, too. I often read good puns which simply do not translate.wrobel said: