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That would have been different if Scotty had installed the beamer instead of 3M.jtbell said:
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
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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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Not for long, apparently!BillTre said:
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It’s located next to the blinker fluid right past the flux capacitor
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Just to be aware, it's tricky to get the lids off those jars if you don't prise them off with a left handed screwdriver.davenn said:
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davenn said:
Ours are even calibrated:
I have also seen Flex (our name for abrasive saws) Replacement Sparks,
Anvil Grease,
Carburetor Inner Lightbulbs,
or this one
(Trauben-Nuss (= grapes-nuts) is a famous chocolate filling), Schrauben are screws, Nuss are nuts, our word for sockets.
I have seen a few more which I currently cannot remember.
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Also nice:
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This hits hard right now, after playing with my kitten for, like, 5 minutes.davenn said:
I'm feeling a little light-headed from blood loss.
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By substitution rule :quddusaliquddus said:Lamest joke you know ...
If 5+5+5=15, we substitute the symbol 5 by 8 this means
8+8+8=18
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Nice idea, but switching symbols for primes and reducible numbers is a number-theoretical nightmare. I suggest 7+7+7=17.jk22 said:
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Ìt is supposed that the handicap is deafness while look is predominent, the symbols would come before the explanation of calculation.fresh_42 said:
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I asked a German girl for her number and I'm still waiting for the rest of the digits.
So far, all I have is "nine"
So far, all I have is "nine"
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That took me way too long...fresh_42 said:
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Today I learned that fly tipping is not a tiny version of cow tipping.
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jtbell said:
well, both those are terms I have never heard of before today
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