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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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The discussion revolves around a collection of science-related jokes and humorous anecdotes shared among forum members. A notable joke features a mathematician with a dog and a cow who are claimed to be knot theorists, leading to a playful exchange with a bartender. Other jokes include puns related to physics, such as Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and light-hearted takes on mathematical concepts. The conversation also touches on the nature of humor in science, with members explaining the nuances of certain jokes, particularly those involving mathematical notation. Additionally, there are references to classic jokes that have circulated over the years, illustrating how humor can bridge complex scientific ideas with everyday life. Overall, the thread highlights the community's appreciation for clever wordplay and the joy of sharing science humor.
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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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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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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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