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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.

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  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
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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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And, don't forget Peter Goras.
 
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dextercioby said:
I think I burnt out a few neural circuits trying to pronounce them that way o0)
 
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Dear MWI fellows, take this ...

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I told a funny story at work one day that got everyone laughing, except for my German colleague. I asked him if he didn't think it was funny. "Oh yes," he said. "Later I will go down to the basement and laugh."
 
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In case you missed it.

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gmax137 said:
In case you missed it.
Looks to be a trick question... :wink:
 
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From Facebook today...

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Ibix said:
That would be Mouses leading his people out of Egypt, I take it.
Thanks for clearing that up! That one went right over my head. I got the Moses, but not the mouses. Which is really the joke.
 
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Not lame enough for the other thread

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From Facebook today...

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