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.

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WWGD said:
OK, it took me a long time to see the right one, but I did see it.
I don't get the left one, and I don't know if left and right are part of some meta-joke.
:sorry:
 
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DaveC426913 said:
OK, it took me a long time to see the right one, but I did see it.
I don't get the left one, and I don't know if left and right are part of some meta-joke.
:sorry:
Yes, sorry, they are unrelated. The one in the right is supposed to be the gag.
 
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WWGD said:
Yes, sorry, they are unrelated. The one in the right is supposed to be the gag.
Thank you for your quick response, which will allow me to sleep tonight. :wink:
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Thank you for your quick response, which will allow me to sleep tonight. :wink:
I'm uncertified as a joke explained. Must obtain German nationality to be certified.
 
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WWGD said:
I'm uncertified as a joke explained. Must obtain German nationality to be certified.

We do not explain them. We enumerate them.
 
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I had to Google Incel. The diagram makes sense now but that was disturbing. ?:)
 
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DaveC426913 said:
I don't get the left one
Perhaps that is a reference to the fun fact that the ring finger is hard to move on its own when other fingers are fixed at something? At least that is common entertaining "prank" at parties .. well, childrens birthday parties anyway.
 
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Shots from a photo-shopping contest:

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phinds said:
So which one is photo-shopped, the singer or the monkey?
McCaques are Scottish monkeys.
 
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But his name is on the check!
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