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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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  • 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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My wife found some postcards that I sent home from my old road trips, before the days of smartphones.

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(I was in Madison for the summer meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers. I still have the T-shirt!)
 
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BillTre said:
Looks like he would need some scuba gear.
And a nose plug, to avoid the smell. Yech!
 
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Yes, English can be weird. It can be understood through tough thorough thought, though.
 
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Follow me for more animal training tips.

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A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station…
 
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WWGD said:
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Ha.
My daughter has worked on owl surveys. They play owl calls at certain times to the owls to show up and be counted.
 
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BillTre said:
Ha.
My daughter has worked on owl surveys. They play owl calls at certain times to the owls to show up and be counted.
So , how many neighbors, er, owls, have replied? ;)
 
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So , how many neighbors, er, owls, have replied? ;)
Lots. The have a good idea where they live and there are not many people around there.
 
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BillTre said:
Lots. The have a good idea where they live and there are not many people around there.
The people all left!
Did they get fed up with all the hooting (and hollering )?
 
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