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Not a very compelling ad, in any case.
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
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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.
Not a very compelling ad, in any case.
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I guess it's fair to say that if I'm not immortal, I'll never know it.
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Maybe a bit cruel:
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Where does stuff that does its job but isn't brilliant get made?
In the satisfactory.
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I bought a dog off a blacksmith. When I got it home it made a bolt for the door.
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Is that really Kath Day (Jane Turner) or just a lookalike?jack action said:
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I'm going bald. 
But a friend told me he's going bald too and swears by a natural solution, a rabbit skin cap. From a distance it looks like hare.
But a friend told me he's going bald too and swears by a natural solution, a rabbit skin cap. From a distance it looks like hare.- #14,623
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Should the camel be that happy looking?Ivan Seeking said:
Photoshop again - geez.
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A fashion designer combined the national dress of India with the carefree styling of Polynesia. He's calling it his "Sari, Sarong number"WWGD said:
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I actually LOL'ed at that one. I'm on a train. Got a few weird looks. Perhaps I should tell them the joke...?WWGD said:
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Why not? Wear a helmet, just in case they get an idea ;). Would be ironic if Jagger and team were there.Ibix said:
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Tornado Drill
Friday, we had a tornado drill. The PA announcement said: "This is a tornado drill. Please move quickly away from any and all windows."
Somebody yelled out: "Quick! Get to a DOS prompt."
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Red Dwarf had an "abandon ship" alarm with the ship's computer repeating "This is not a drill! This is not a drill! This is a drill! <Plays recording of pneumatic drill> Abandon ship!"phinds said:
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Gads, hadn't thought about THAT one in a very long time.Ibix said:
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