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Subtle. I like that.DrClaude said:If only he could have had his way, he would have died at 57
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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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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.
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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.
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Readers interested in science humor, particularly in physics and mathematics, may find this collection entertaining and thought-provoking.
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Borg
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I don't know about that. It seems more like a quote from Plato.
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You are correct, it was Plato, signed and dated 345 BC.Borg said:
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Orodruin said:
One of all-time favorite skit(s). It's simply perfection, IMO.
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Wait, I thought he got Thagomized
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jack action
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I see several bananas. Which one was added?jack action said:
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That was later, when he messed with the stegosaurs.jbriggs444 said:
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I think the world could use a series of such books.
(Source [the original source is easier to read]: https://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=5324)
(Source [the original source is easier to read]: https://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=5324)
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Now that’s the kind of book I’d love to writecollinsmark said:
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A young Russian politician, in training.
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Looks like the core to a nuclear bomb.
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Yes, that is the only reasonable explanation. I wish we had a photo from a second later.Borg said:
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The negative was overexposed.fresh_42 said:
That looks like the Demon Core, a plutonium sphere inside an aluminium hemisphere.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_core#Second_incident
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And people said lawn darts were dangerous, SMH ...collinsmark said:
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I've seen this meme somewhere else. It came with a quote: "The game you only win once."fresh_42 said:
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How do they know? No winner has ever been found!jack action said:
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BillTre said:
Oh dear! That took wayyyyyy to long, in the range of a quarter of an hour. Well, at least I could read it this time without a magnifier.
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So you were mysteriously transported 15 minutes into the future?!fresh_42 said:
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Probably. My major concern, however, is that I have been instantly in the frame of the nerd and couldn't understand her anger.Orodruin said:
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Fear the Borg. Their resistor is pointless.
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