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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
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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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Wow! THAT is an honor!
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It's nice to know that better times may be ahead. 
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It's the in-between that is frightening! Phil wouldn't be in the hospital otherwise. Btw., don't drive angry! (0:55)Borg said:It's nice to know that better times may be ahead.
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Do not try this IRL!dextercioby said:
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We really need a "thhppt!" emoticon.davenn said:
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I didn't see that coming...
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So I got to work at 9.15 today and the boss yelled "You should have been here at 9!".
"Why?" I asked him. "What happened at 9?"
"Why?" I asked him. "What happened at 9?"
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I took a quick look at Magnus Carlsen playing Aronian and thought Aronian was a hunchback dwarf:
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I'm a Virgo. Us Virgo don't believe in Astrology.jack action said:
BTW, I heard of this guy asking to join the _ Astronomical_ society , writing: " Hi, I'm John. I'm a Sagittarius and I would like to be a member of your Society.
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Similarly, never anthropomorphise computers. They hate it when you do that.WWGD said:
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fresh_42 said:
good luck with that hahhaha
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Did you know that Cyprus is just a more aerodynamic version of the USA ?!
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