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Another good question is why the North American cities are not as far north. I don’t really know but I am sure I can stream a good documentary about it.Ibix said:
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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Canada goes to bed earlyOrodruin said:
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They almost all speak English, too.fresh_42 said:
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That came - other than the babel fish who was there from the beginning - very late in spin-offs.
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No, it appears in the original series - there's a photo of the prop at Memory Alpha.fresh_42 said:
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Nobody would ever know why Buster became canicidal … or what happened to the rest of his classmates.berkeman said:
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TIL a new word. A weird word, but a word.Orodruin said:
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How long have you been waiting to use that word?Orodruin said:
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That reminds me of the dog suicide bridge.berkeman said:TIL a new word. A weird word, but a word.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/world/europe/scotland-overtoun-bridge-dog-suicide.html
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Shouldn't it better be: "How long have you been waiting to create that word?"?Ivan Seeking said:
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https://www.yourdictionary.com/canicidefresh_42 said:
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My bad, should be canicidal not canicidial. Fixed typo.
As for how long … about two minutes. I started typing homicidal and thought “that’s not right …”
As for how long … about two minutes. I started typing homicidal and thought “that’s not right …”
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But it is in:
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/canicide
Which claims it is also in French and Malagasy (new language for me)
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/canicide
Which claims it is also in French and Malagasy (new language for me)
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Speaking of dogs, while I was out walking yesterday I saw one doing its business at a stop-sign. I remarked to its owner, "Your dog must think 'stop' means 'go'."
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Homicide, canicide, felicide?
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Infanticide, suicide?nuuskur said:
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Genocide, regicide, patricide, matricide, fratricide, etcTom.G said:
See also ”Derived terms” on https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/-cide#English
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A dog will love any good master.dwarde said:
But a cat's love has to be earned.
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"... but that doesn't mean I don't expect you to grovel before me".
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What an appropriately name porta-potty
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I once saw a porta-potty labeled "Here's Johnny!".
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"We're #1 in the #2 business!"
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