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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  • 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.

  • #17,011
A SIGN IN A SHOE REPAIR STORE IN VANCOUVER READS:
We will heel you.
We will save your sole.
We will even dye for you.

A SIGN ON A BLINDS AND CURTAIN TRUCK:
Blind man driving.

Sign over a Gynecologist's Office:
"Dr. Jones, at your cervix.

In a Podiatrist's office:
"Time wounds all heels.

On a Septic Tank Truck:

Yesterday's Meals on Wheels.

At an Optometrist's Office:
"If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place.

On a Plumber's truck:
"We repair what your husband fixed.

On another Plumber's truck:
"Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.

At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee:
"Invite us to your next blowout.

On an Electrician's truck:
"Let us remove your shorts.

In a Non-smoking Area:
"If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action."

On a Maternity Room door
"Push. Push. Push."

At a Car Dealership:
"The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment.

Outside a Muffler Shop:
"No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.

In a Veterinarian's waiting room:
"Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!

At the Electric Company:
"We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time. However, if you don't, YOU will be de-lighted.

In a Restaurant window:
"Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up.

In the front yard of a Funeral Home:
"Drive carefully. We'll wait.

At a Propane Filling Station:
"Thank Heaven for little grills.

In a Chicago Radiator Shop:
"Best place in town to take a leak.

And the best one for last:
Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck: Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises
 
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Btw., does anybody know who sang: "Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Redder Than They Are"? Was it Meet Doppler?
 
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  • #17,014
With everything going on in the world these days, this one is especially appropriate to lighten the mood:

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  • #17,017
dextercioby said:
It's the alligator in the back he needs to worry about - they're extremely litigious. It's where the word "allegation" comes from.

(Tip o' the hat to Rich Hall and Jeremy Hardy on QI for that one.)
 
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  • #17,018
I had to read a couple of these a few times to get the joke but I promise you they are all there.

HMM ... I've tried posting this image at several sizes by it always shows up here in this small size.
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  • #17,019
Here is one for @berkeman :

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  • #17,021
I hear that a recent bestseller about poltergeists is simply flying off the shelves.
 
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Swamp Thing said:
I hear that a recent bestseller about poltergeists is simply flying off the shelves.
I couldn't put it down.
 
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Shouldn't the YouTube show front view the camera is positioned?
 
  • #17,028
The laws of optics are different in Flatland.
 
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  • #17,040
We are doomed!

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