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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  • 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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Waht?
 
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BillTre said:
what?
He siad, yuo undrespood him!
 
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Only 385 days until Christmas! 🎁🎅
 
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The turkeys are looking GREAT this year.

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Two old people discuss together:

- I just made a silent fart. What do I do?

- Put new batteries in your hearing aid.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Watching Fauci trying to find the right language is painful.

~ What we don't want to see is a surge on top of a surge within a surge while wrapping a surge around a surge...

He should just say "STAY AT HOME!"

He is noticeably frustrated. He has all but begged people to stay home.

 
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Ivan Seeking said:
The turkeys are looking GREAT this year.

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Just don't ask the guest(s) what kind of meat they would like, the drumstick or the ... :))
 
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Metaphor: The collective result of many phors.
 
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256bits said:
Just don't ask the guest(s) what kind of meat they would like, the drumstick or the ... :))
Or put a bra on it before cooking it.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Metaphor: The collective result of many phors.
I've met threes but never metaphor . (I'll see myself out.)
 
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Business signs:

North Side Concrete --- we dry harder
Pattie's Pastries --- Hey, get your buns in here
Smith's Septic Service --- We're number 1 in the number 2 business
Ho's Dry Cleaner --- Drop your pants here
Boston tacos --- Don't just stand there, come inside and get fed up
South Side Diaper Service --- Let us lighten your load
Greenside Plant Nursery --- Our business is growing
Billie's Body Shop --- May we have the next dents?
Edgar's Muffler --- no appointment necessary; we'll hear you coming
Maple's Massage Parlor --- It's great to be kneaded
Cincinnati bakery --- while you sleep, we loaf
Smith Plumbers --- a good flush beats a full house
Ithaca Vacuum Cleaner Service --- Our business sucks

and my favorite:

Hillsgate Trash Service --- satisfaction guarantee or double your trash back
 
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phinds said:
Business signs:

North Side Concrete --- we dry harder
Pattie's Pastries --- Hey, get your buns in here
Smith's Septic Service --- We're number 1 in the number 2 business
Ho's Dry Cleaner --- Drop your pants here
Boston tacos --- Don't just stand there, come inside and get fed up
South Side Diaper Service --- Let us lighten your load
Greenside Plant Nursery --- Our business is growing
Billie's Body Shop --- May we have the next dents?
Edgar's Muffler --- no appointment necessary; we'll hear you coming
Maple's Massage Parlor --- It's great to be kneaded
Cincinnati bakery --- while you sleep, we loaf
Smith Plumbers --- a good flush beats a full house
Ithaca Vacuum Cleaner Service --- Our business sucks

and my favorite:

Hillsgate Trash Service --- satisfaction guarantee or double your trash back

We had a radiator shop that claimed to be the best place to take a leak.

The gas station offered free break checks.

Many moons ago I worked for MCTS - Mobile Computerized Tomographic Services.
Our company t-shirts read: We give the best head and better body scans.
 
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phinds said:
Business signs:
On a garbage truck: "We service what we smell"

Business names:

A carpet and tile store in New Orleans: Floor de Lys

A hair salon in Portsmouth, Ohio: Curl Up and Dye
 
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I asked the librarian If they had any books on different noise levels...
The librarian says, "Sure, what volume would you like?"...
 
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WWGD said:
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The bird seems to have replaced a man in the second rank. Is this the origin of the expression "to chicken out"?
 
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davenn said:
I asked the librarian If they had any books on different noise levels...
The librarian says, "Sure, what volume would you like?"...
How many volumes are there? I want a series that goes to eleven!
 
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Ibix said:
How many volumes are there? I want a series that goes to eleven!

from 0 to 110 (dB) :wink:
 
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