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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.
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- 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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An engineer would have made it with escalators or elevators.fresh_42 said:
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I like the use of a well known illusion.
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All my Ex-Rays are in Texas-Ey.dextercioby said:
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Agnostic : On the atheism spectrum.
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If I saw this in an elevator, it would give me the heeby-jeebies.
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Heard this sentence somewhere : "Deputy heads will roll".
Although a bit political, I hope it is general and generic enough that it's not against the rules.
Although a bit political, I hope it is general and generic enough that it's not against the rules.
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People who have been filled with helium speak very highly of the experience.WWGD said:
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That's a nice way to rise one's spirit.DrGreg said: