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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.
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.
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.
Readers interested in science humor, particularly in physics and mathematics, may find this collection entertaining and thought-provoking.
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)