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.

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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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mfb said:
It's less picky with groceries I hope, because every s-hop should work.
Those bunny jokes were pretty hop-e less
 
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Where does the Easter Bunny like to vacation?

Grand Rabbits, Michigan
Cedar Rabbits, Iowa
 
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What's Easter Bunny's favorite musical?

Hare.
 
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jtbell said:
Where does the Easter Bunny like to vacation?

Grand Rabbits, Michigan
Cedar Rabbits, Iowa
While making a stop in Chicago.( O' Hare)
 
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New invention: Door opens when it needs repair.
 
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WWGD said:
While making a stop in Chicago.( O' Hare)
That would of course be the Irish branch of the Bunny's family.
 
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Time for some Musical Analysis:

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Talking to this Indian girl: "Me Tarzan, you Jain."
At the Olympics:
" Are you a pole vaulter"?
" No, I'm German. How did you know my name is Walter"?
 
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:smile:

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WWGD said:
Talking to this Indian girl: "Me Tarzan, you Jain."
At the Olympics: " Are you a pole vaulter"?
" No, I am German. How did you know my name is Walter"?
What is the contour integral around North America?

Zero. The Poles are in Europe.
 
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Back to the roots: lame as lame can be! At least of the category 'Ouch'.
Orodruin said:
What is the contour integral around North America?

Zero. The Poles are in Europe.
Self-made?
 
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fresh_42 said:
Self-made?
Unfortunately not. It is pretty old and the original had West/East Europe instead of NA/Europe but I changed it because the entire West/East split is a bit fuzzy and political at the moment.
 
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Here’s another really lame one that I sometimes torment students with:

Why didn’t Newton invent group theory?

He wasn’t Abel.
 
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Orodruin said:
Here’s another really lame one that I sometimes torment students with:

Why didn’t Newton invent group theory?

He wasn’t Abel.
That would depend on whether your students are commuters or not.
 
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Orodruin said:
Here’s another really lame one that I sometimes torment students with:

Why didn’t Newton invent group theory?

He wasn’t Abel.
That doesn't work in our languages.
 

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