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
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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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BillTre said:
That joke is a let-down.
Speak for yourself - I felt positively uplifted! Almost as much as when I have to explain to foreigners in my country why we have "gods elevator" with a button that lights up with "I fart".
 
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Here is a classic I just ran across:

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WWGD said:
I have trouble with the difference between sheep, goat, ewe, ram , and I think , whether.
wether - a castrated ram = castrated male sheep
ewe - female sheep
goat - goat
Sheep goes bahahahahahah
Goat goes baaaaaaaaaaah!

Also, sheep lie like hell.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
wether - a castrated ram = castrated male sheep
ewe - female sheep
goat - goat
Sheep goes bahahahahahah
Goat goes baaaaaaaaaaah!

Also, sheep lie like hell.
Thank you. Where do Lambs fit in ?
 
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WWGD said:
Thank you. Where do Lambs fit in ?
Just between the potatoes and the beans.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Just between the potatoes and the beans.
And the Vindaloo?
 
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Do you mean the carne de vinha d'alhos?
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Do you mean the carne de vinha d'alhos?
No, the Indian dish(es) : Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Vindaloo, etc.
 
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WWGD said:
No, the Indian dish(es) : Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Vindaloo, etc.
Which comes from carne de vinha d'alhos. :)
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Which comes from carne de vinha d'alhos. :)
Ah, got it. Just surprised to see Portuguese influence in India, despite knowing about Goa. I understand Japan's ' Arigato' comes from Portuguese ' Obrigado' too.
 
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WWGD said:
And the Vindaloo?
R.I.P.D.? 'Nother great movie...good for "6/7 degrees of Kevin Bacon."
 
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Bystander said:
R.I.P.D.? 'Nother great movie...good for "6/7 degrees of Kevin Bacon."
?? Sounds like a good random catchphrase: " Hey, where's the Vindaloo!".
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
That's a Nordic and a Reptilian.
The caption reads: " You took my $#% shoes!".
 
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Last night I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know.
 
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Hornbein said:
Last night I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know.
Are you speaking metaphorically?
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Are you speaking metaphorically?
Sounds like English to me.
 
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Hornbein said:
Last night I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know.
Surely you must be joking.

[ Oh right, don't call me Shirley. ]
 
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