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Alien monkeys
That, as it turns out, are dog noses
That, as it turns out, are dog noses
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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"now the tubes have no glass but may still work"nsaspook said:
Do they still have the original vacuum?
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The adult or the kid?Orodruin said:
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Yes.topsquark said:
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What is your dog doing when it stops at every tree, fireplug, etc.?
Checking its peemail!
Checking its peemail!
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I think you've got a handle on it.dwarde said:
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%$#@! I was about to go to sleep, but now I have to compute the expression!! ;).nsaspook said:
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With me, it was just $$z^{z^{z^{z \cdots}}}$$
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New Kenyan actor to star in next Star Wars film. Obi Wan Nairobi.
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Where do polar bears go to vote? (along with Santa, his elves and reindeer...)
The North Poll.
The North Poll.
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I am not introverted, but I prefer my own company over bad company.
There are those who are the opposite, who prefer bad company over my company.
There are those who are the opposite, who prefer bad company over my company.
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While I'm gone from the lab, just shake those old diethyl ether bottles so those crystals go back into solution.... Just wait 'till I leave....
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I'm a religious man. I prefer "... then a miracle occurs ... "nuuskur said:
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Was that the one that was simplified by a hand wave and then left to the reader as an exercise?
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From the halloweenmath package in ##\LaTeX##nuuskur said:
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Once upon a time, a long time ago, King Tut fell off his royal barge while cruising down the river.
He couldn't believe it happened! He was in denial.
He couldn't believe it happened! He was in denial.
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