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Last month I tried to post a cartoon about the annoying pre-election period.
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.
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- Exploratory
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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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Just a matter of enough popcorn.Keith_McClary said:
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mfb
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and distance. Don't forget the distance. One ocean is recommended.
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strangerep
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... and where are all the wildlife rescue people when you really need them? There's a beached whale here that needs saving!WWGD said:
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I never thought it had been meant literally when some dude said "I have to go for Bengal tigers."
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long ago as a schoolboy I was taught that "them" was not applied to inanimate objects. But further communicating with native English speakers I discovered that it is not trueWWGD said:
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mfb
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What would your teacher write instead of "where are houses when you need them"?
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wrobel
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I do not know I can not conduct spiritualistic sessionsmfb said:
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mfb
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Well, you remember the teacher didn't want to use "them". Maybe you remember what the teacher used instead?
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Where are houses when you need the damned things?mfb said:
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Where the houses when you need a roof over your head?mfb said:
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And do not plant daisies!Fervent Freyja said:
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fresh_42 said:
Why not? My favorite flower! Wild, free and simply beautiful!
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Yes, but if you plant them where you have hidden a body that shall not be found, then everybody can see that someone is pushing daisies there,Fervent Freyja said:
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(EDIT: Although, polar bears have appeared 3000 m high, in the middle of the Greenland Ice Sheet more than 300 km from the nearest coast.)
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Q: What's Yoda's last name?
Layheehoo
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Musk: Hold my Falcon HeavyWWGD said:
(see my avatar)
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I recall a car guys episode (on NPR) where a Möbius fan belt was used on some German car.
Having twice as long side in contact with the pulleys was supposed to prolong its life.
Having twice as long side in contact with the pulleys was supposed to prolong its life.
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jack action
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What do agnostic, insomniac dyslexics do at night?
Stay awake and wonder if there's a dog.
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Do you think ignorance, or apathy, is a bigger problem today?
I don't know, and I don't care.
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DrGreg
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Last week I thought procrastination was the problem, but I've been putting off saying so.gmax137 said:
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