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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.

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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Physics news on Phys.org
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  • #3,843
Demystifier said:
I like this one better with:

- What is 230 - 220 / 2? You may be surprised, but the answer is 5!
 
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Demystifier said:
I think it sounds more impressive to say "42 days" instead of "6 weeks".
 
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fresh_42 said:
Image also works with the only changes, "A few Romans walk into a bar," "Five beers."
 
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Well, if someone is a constant jerk all the time they clearly must be C3 ...
 
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I don't get these jokes. ##\dfrac{d^n x}{dt^n}=0## for any ##n\in \mathbb{N}## so what is funny here?
 
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fresh_42 said:
I don't get these jokes. ##\dfrac{d^n x}{dt^n}=0## for any ##n\in \mathbb{N}## so what is funny here?
The derivative of acceleration is "jerk". The next three derivatives are sometimes called "snap, crackle and pop", a reference to advertising for the breakfast cereal Rice Krispies.
 
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That is the most accurate technical graph I have ever seen!

EDIT: I also found it hilarious :smile:
 
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phinds said:
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Engineers approximate, programmers try every possible solution.
 
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phinds said:
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This is a well-known puzzle often used as a joking reference to "thinking outside the box" where the task is to connect all nine points using only four straight lines (the "scientist" solution), instead of the obvious five.
 
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Who you gonna call? :smile:

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Resistance is Futile​



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fresh_42 said:
Resistance is Futile
Why was @Borg so quick to Like that...? :wink:
 
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berkeman said:
Why was @Borg so quick to Like that...? :wink:
He's a natural resistor, so he knows one when he sees one. 😁
 
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DaveC426913 said:
bosom?
It's a Cunk thing
 
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Physics For Pre-med Student

One day our physics professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask. "Why do we have to study this stuff?"

"To save lives," the professor responded and continued with the lecture.

A few minutes later the same student spoke up again. "So, how does physics save lives?" he persisted.

"It keeps the ignoramuses out of medical school," replied the professor.
 
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The four basic arithmetic operations in mathematics:

  • addition
  • subtraction
  • frustration
  • capitulation
 
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BillTre said:
I think this one has been done before, but:

I asked the librarian for books on paranoia. She said "they're behind you."
 
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