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This forum discussion centers around a collection of science jokes, particularly those involving mathematics and physics. Notable jokes include a mathematician with a dog and cow discussing knot theory, and a play on Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. The humor often relies on advanced concepts such as the Jones polynomial and topological invariants, showcasing a blend of wit and scientific terminology. The conversation also touches on the cultural significance of these jokes within the scientific community.
PREREQUISITESMathematicians, physicists, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of humor and science will benefit from this discussion.
A bit old, but Cn is a good choice. Only the weight is a little too high.davenn said:
... and the ratio is implied to be [defined as] the 'Standard Dinosaur Ratio' ...mfb said:I guess the name is not a coincidence.
A distaraptor would walk a lot, and a timeraptor (tempusraptor?) would have a long life?
If I'd ever used the CGS system of units, I could probably make some joke about dynosaurs. But I never did, so I can't.Stavros Kiri said:... and the ratio is implied to be [defined as] the 'Standard Dinosaur Ratio' ...
Here's another one:mfb said:The periodic table
davenn said:
So how would each pronounce it?mfb said:How can you tell the difference between a chemist and a plumber?
Ask them to pronounce "unionized".
Which made me remember...mfb said:How can you tell the difference between a chemist and a plumber?
Probably because you are laughing your gas off all the time.DennisN said:... it seems solid.
jobyts said:What do we want? TIME MACHINES!
When do we want them? DOESN'T MATTER!
Hilarious!On the milk boxes - for missing letters. Possibly taken hostage by foreign names.mfb said:But what was y?
It's time for philosoraptor to participate in this thread...mfb said:A distaraptor would walk a lot, and a timeraptor (tempusraptor?) would have a long life?
You've said that before, in 2029!Stavros Kiri said:PF profile:
Age: "-38"
Birth date: May 1, 2055
Occupation: historian, time traveller
Favourite area of science: Relativity, time travel etc.
Hobbies-interests: time slip, teleportation, time spa, history of early 21st century ... etc.
(i.e. the usual)