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Hmmm ... a bit of cognitive dissonance here
Collection of Lame Jokes
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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.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of basic joke structure and humor types
- Familiarity with puns and wordplay
- Knowledge of cultural references in humor
- Ability to appreciate absurdity in comedic contexts
- Explore the history of puns in literature and comedy
- Research the psychology of humor and why people enjoy lame jokes
- Learn about different styles of comedy, including surrealism and absurdism
- Investigate the role of cultural references in joke-telling
Anyone 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.
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What do you get when you cross Frankenstein with the Invisible Man?
I don't know, but it's probably not much to look at.
I don't know, but it's probably not much to look at.
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It's missing the "No U Turn" sign.
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This is not quite true. We do know
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Does anyone else see the shadow on the door as an alien with its hands to its face as if it's just been screaming at the sky and is now overcome with emotion? Or is my brain being odder than usual?phinds said:
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Well, it's hard to un-see it now.
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Definitely odder than usualIbix said:
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I only see a spider. I always see spiders in inkblots.Ibix said:
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Work on it! They had more fun, esp. Steve Buscemi.topsquark said:
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From FB today:
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Neither are... or neither is ?fresh_42 said:
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When that cartoon was first published in 1993, I clipped it from my wife's New Yorker magazine and put it on my office door. The college where we both taught had recently gotten Internet access, and I had started participating in that era's social media, Usenet.nsaspook said:
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Slightly OTjtbell said:
Those were the days my friend.
I once ran a Usenet node off a Convergent Technologies Megaframe (CTIX 20 MHz 68020). UUCP to UUCP via 1200/2400 modem.
https://www.tuhs.org/Usenet/comp.unix.misc/1991-June/000595.html
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Monty Python
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African or European?
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Seriously annoyed that they lost by one point
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I would be annoyed for losing against a team that didn't lay a single try!davenn said:
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African, European swallows are non-migratory
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Why are such things true across cultures?dextercioby said: