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And I don't think there is an Allen key in the box. I assume that it is actually a match.Keith_McClary said:
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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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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It's a matching Allen key.
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You might as well have just dumped it on the sidewalk somewhere. It's not like a thief is going to take it to the electronic recycling place.
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That reminds me, at my first teaching job after grad school, in the early 1980s, the physics faculty had a standard joke about "lunch on warning."fresh_42 said:
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Tex: What do you think of going vegetarian one day a week?
Rex: Sounds like a missed steak to me.
Rex: Sounds like a missed steak to me.
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But there is so much more at steak.
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I used to think my dad was a superhero . Then I realized he's just a weird guy that walks around wearing a cape.
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Nice that she can exercise all her legs on this machine.
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I started doing lunges to get in shape.
It's a big step forward for me.
It's a big step forward for me.
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You forgot AMERICA:fresh_42 said:
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You can't run through a campground.
You can only ran because it's past tents.
You can only ran because it's past tents.
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DO NOT READ THE NEXT SENTENCE.
You little rebel. I like you.
You little rebel. I like you.
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Thanks, but I don't understand what prompted you to say you like me.jack action said:
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