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I can tolerate algebra, maybe even a little calculus, but geometry is where I draw the line.
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This thread features a collection of science-related jokes, puns, and humorous anecdotes, primarily focusing on physics, mathematics, and engineering concepts. The discussion includes various types of jokes, some of which are derived from literature, while others are original contributions from participants.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant shares a joke about a mathematician, a dog, and a cow, highlighting the humor in knot theory.
- Another participant introduces a joke about Heisenberg's uncertainty principle in a romantic context.
- Several jokes reference mathematical conventions, such as the use of epsilon in calculus, with some participants seeking clarification on the humor.
- A joke about a communication between Americans and Canadians illustrates a humorous misunderstanding, with historical context provided by a participant.
- Participants discuss the nature of jokes, including the structure of short jokes and the implications of scientific terminology in humor.
- There are multiple jokes involving Heisenberg, with one participant noting the brevity of a specific version of the joke.
- A humorous take on a scientific method is shared, with some participants expressing curiosity about the referenced group of scientists.
- Another joke involves a metaphorical description of a woman's experience during childbirth, framed in scientific terms.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally share jokes and humorous anecdotes without a clear consensus on any specific joke or concept. Some jokes prompt requests for clarification, indicating varying levels of understanding and appreciation for the humor presented.
Contextual Notes
Some jokes rely on specific scientific knowledge or conventions that may not be universally understood, leading to requests for explanations. The humor often hinges on wordplay and the intersection of scientific concepts with everyday situations.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in science humor, particularly in physics and mathematics, may find this collection entertaining and thought-provoking.
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pinball1970
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I agree, I just end up going in circles.phinds said:
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Same with topology, I just tie myself in knots ....I'll get my coat ..
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You read his blog?ohwilleke said:
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I am taking a course in group theory but part of it didn't ring true.
Ok coat on and Uber ordered...
Ok coat on and Uber ordered...
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We have the metaphor "to jump in the triangle" for "going nuts".pinball1970 said:
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No.pinball1970 said:
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pinball1970
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Not keen on cats. I prefer a varied dawn chorus rather than a muted and punctuated bird song, with ever increasing feline faeces to remove from my garden.ohwilleke said:
We don't have guns in the UK
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Dogs are for soup. Cats are gods.pinball1970 said:
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https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/22901/hot-dog-soup/ohwilleke said:
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I would alter the recipe: use smoked sausage or kielbasa; and grill the sausage first to get a little caramelized texture in there.Grelbr42 said:
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I know why my hope in humanity is rather limited ...
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jack action
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OMG, yoinking this to send to my Burgess Shale Biologist sister.BillTre said:
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I wonder what's the most anachronistic element in that picture. Is it the rice? Is it wood?
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Glazed ceramic bowls, I would think.Bandersnatch said:
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The writing?Bandersnatch said:
The napkin?
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