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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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Students were using "death in the family" as an excuse to skip the lecture.berkeman said:I don't get it.
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I have two anecdotes about this.DrClaude said:
A few years after I started teaching, I noticed a correlation between grandmother (very rarely grandfather) mortality and in-class hourly tests. So a week before the test I started telling the class, "It seems that grandmothers' deaths have something to do with my hourly tests. Now is a good time to call grandma and tell her that until the day of the test not to cross the street alone, to stay home as much as she can, and to eat bland food." Magically, grandmother mortality dropped to zero.
When I mentioned this to an older colleague, he remarked that it's a well-known correlation. He told me that it is good practice to call Student Services in the Dean's office and have them put the excuse on the record. Once a student claimed that his grandmother had died and it turned out that it was for the third time! Student Services called him in for an explanation since most people have only two grandmothers. The student mumbled something about the deceased being his widower grandfather's second wife who "was like a mother" to him. It didn't wash.
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What starts with an 'O', ends with 'nions', and sometimes makes you cry?
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Tennis players having fun on the court
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Ah frick, that ruins my travel plans. I'm going to have to take the bus now:
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At least they are all keeping their eyes on the ball.phinds said:
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I'm quite sure my ex wife made all of those faces at me before.BillTre said:
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That reminds me of the two Norwegian cowboys who met on the trail.jack action said:
Cowboy #1: Hi. I'm Thor!
Cowboy #2 (who had been riding all day): You're thor? I'm tho thor I can hardly thit!
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Probably better so:WWGD said:
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And ' Eugenio' translates to Eugenius.fresh_42 said:
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I thought all women's names mean sorrow or pain.fresh_42 said: