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May I introduce you all to the proper chemical name of titin? 
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.
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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.
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Is that what the issue is, or is it just that space characters are extremely expensive?Ibix said:
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DaveC426913 said:
When the scientific community started using zebrafish (rather than zebra fish) for the research animal, one of the arguments was made that "zebrafish" was a better choice because it saved on a space character.
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I have noticed a tendency now for people who communicate in text, to talk like a machine gun or teletype, without spaces between words. At some point, they will need to breathe.DaveC426913 said:
I think crosswords will be our saving grace. They require words be in the dictionary, and be of sensible length.
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jtbell said:
Now, if only more humans would reach the same level of enlightenment.
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BillTre said:
"Don't sh*t until you can see the whites of his eyes!"
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Fire at Will!
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Elon Musk, starting his first board meeting after acquiring Twitter:
"Ok guys, first things first... I'm going to rename the platform. It's going to be called 'X, Formerly Twitter' ".
"Ok guys, first things first... I'm going to rename the platform. It's going to be called 'X, Formerly Twitter' ".
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..., again....jack action said:
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jack action said:
Here's a true story, rather than a lame joke, although it could be both.
I know this Welshman that regularly wore around his favorite T-Shirt that said, "Whale Oil Beef Hooked."
(A couple of my favorite jokes came from him.)
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I first heard this phrase coming out of my (straightlaced, prudish) father's mouth at family dinner while my (even more straightlaced, prudish) mother's eyes shot poisoned-dagger looks at him. Traumatized us all.collinsmark said:
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nsaspook said:
Well that escalated quickly LOL
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DaveC426913 said:
That's where the "if looks could kill...." came from hahahaha
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That made me look up this:davenn said:
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Lucky bastard!nsaspook said:
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