This forum discussion centers around a collection of lame jokes shared by users, showcasing a variety of humor styles. Notable jokes include, "A duck walks into a pharmacy and says, 'Give me some chapstick and put it on my bill,'" and "What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work? A stick." Participants engage in light-hearted banter, with some jokes eliciting groans and laughter alike. The thread emphasizes the enjoyment of humor that is intentionally silly or absurd, appealing to those who appreciate puns and wordplay.
PREREQUISITESAnyone looking to enhance their comedic repertoire, including aspiring comedians, writers, and individuals interested in the mechanics of humor. This discussion is particularly beneficial for those who enjoy light-hearted, silly jokes and want to understand their appeal.
And how long did it take? Asking for a friend ...jack action said:
As always the one who did the most work gets no attention.WWGD said:
According to QI, ptarmigan is spelt that way in English because it was incorrectly assumed to be Greek so a silent-in-English P was added at the beginning, similar to words like pterodactyl. But it's Scots Gaelic (tàmachan, IIRC) and never had a p that we could choose not to say.jtbell said:
And you say that Germans were complicated. We call them snowchickens.Ibix said:
Yeah, Germans are not complicated. To name something, they just state the definition of it and remove all spaces: Bam! You have a new word!fresh_42 said:
Ah, the lady from the coffee shop!ohwilleke said:
Ibix said:
A similar joke:Ibix said:
Interesting that the next human's pronoun is "it".dextercioby said: