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

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • 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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Physics news on Phys.org
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A headline from the local small-town newspaper this week:

"State Troopers Spread Holiday Cheer to 130 Children Impacted by Highway Collisions"
 
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Stop Killing Alligators to Make Gatorade
Skeet shooting is a cruel and unproductive waste of resources.
I need funding to start a "Skeet Protection Society".
 
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Baluncore said:
Skeet shooting is a cruel and unproductive waste of resources.
Skeeter shooting, on the other hand...

but it's more productive to swat them.
 
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A bit too early for New Year's resolutions yet!
 
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jtbell said:
Skeeter shooting, on the other hand...
You need the proper gun for that: https://www.bugasalt.com/pages/how-gun-works. From their web site:
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It's a CO2 powered air gun that shoots table salt. They claim an accurate range of three feet.
 
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