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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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Cobol would be the better choice!jack action said:
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Or an abacus.
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ergospherical said:
Is that Schrödinger's cat in the end? So it's alive?
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Yes, with 90% certainty. The author of that post here already calculated it himself.jack action said:
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/math-challenge-august-2020.991944/#post-6374281
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People, please hold on to your lame jokes until we are on page 405 or we won't get them ...
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Nah, I think the shepherds just got bored of sheep.WWGD said:
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Alfred doesn't need to worry... all entrance to the cave has been banned since 2009.WWGD said:
https://carolinaoutdoorsguide.com/bat-cave-preserve/
I've driven past that sign on I-26 many times, and through the village of Bat Cave and nearby Lake Lure a few times.
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I was wondering why music was coming from my printer.
Apparently, the paper was jamming.
Apparently, the paper was jamming.
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Why only billionaires are going into the space rocket business?
Because there's no such thing as a free launch.
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Good news for princesses. With the high gas prices, princes will soon really come on horseback.
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One of them will arrive in a motorcycle. With something in purple. And the revolutionfresh_42 said:
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What was cool when you were young but isn't anymore?
Earth
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I knew a Star Trek fan who called his goldfish Leonard My Koi.
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