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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.
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.
Some jokes rely on specific cultural references or wordplay that may not be universally understood, leading to varied interpretations among participants.
Every time I tell them 'no it would not be OK'.phinds said:Actally, that's a picture of me when I ask for a coke and the waitress asks if Pepsi would be OK.
Non-American here: I assume there's a number on there somewhere that's bigger than a 1?WWGD said:
It's a $100 bill, a Ben Franklin.DaveC426913 said:Non-American here: I assume there's a number on there somewhere that's bigger than a 1?![]()
:does homework, sees that's Ben Franklin:
DaveC426913 said:Every time I tell them 'no it would not be OK'.
Nowadays, I have given up trying and beat them to it by asking for "your house cola".
That was indeed very annoying when I was in the USA being used to selecting the bills by color and form. And the permanent necessity to squint while driving because all signs were a long text instead of symbols that could be checked by a short glimpse. I am not a fast reader so it was a nightmare, all these lengthy texts.DaveC426913 said:Non-American here: I assume there's a number on there somewhere that's bigger than a 1?
:does homework, sees that's Ben Franklin:
I'm a Pepsi man myself. I drink it with plenty of ice. Though I have the quirk of still loading the ice in Winter. Not very wise, I admit.phinds said:
You need a lot of ice to deafen the taste buds.WWGD said:I'm a Pepsi man myself. I drink it with plenty of ice. Though I have the quirk of still loading the ice in Winter. Not very wise, I admit.
A few times , out of laziness, I drink it without and still enjoy it. Cheap and enjoyable, a great combo.fresh_42 said:You need a lot of ice to deafen the taste buds.![]()
I prefer drinking April Wine with, Guess Who, some Barenaked Ladies. Then again, I am a bit of a Loverboy.WWGD said:Canadian rock:
My goal over the _Weeknd_ was a boot to Rush downtown and my attempt to Triumph in buying the concert ticket. Eh?
And I bet you did it for love, all of it.DrClaude said:I prefer drinking April Wine with, Guess Who, some Barenaked Ladies. Then again, I am a bit of a Loverboy.

Spanish has a word for two people with the same ( first) name: ' Tocayos'. Seems a bit contrived .fresh_42 said:Why does English use a word for such a big thing as antlers, which sounds like tiny little eusocial formicidae aka insects?
The same reason that the three syllable full-sized term "World Wide Web" is shorter than its nine syllable acronym "Double-you double-you double-you.".fresh_42 said:Why does English use a word for such a big thing as antlers, which sounds like tiny little eusocial formicidae aka insects?
A mix of Germanic and Latin roots, I think. So it's your fault...fresh_42 said:Why does English use a word for such a big thing as antlers, which sounds like tiny little eusocial formicidae aka insects?
Not really, me not very social.fresh_42 said:Why does English use a word for such a big thing as antlers, which sounds like tiny little eusocial formicidae aka insects?
Half a dozen...DaveC426913 said:The same reason that the three syllable full-sized term "World Wide Web" is shorter than its nine syllable acronym "Double-you double-you double-you.".
Suits your name I guesswrobel said: