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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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berkeman said:
... and my favorite recent version:

How can an earthquake in A cause a tsunami warning in B?

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It has to bounce off of antarctica :smile:
 
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Although it would have been a lot better if they could have been in a snowbank with that pillar...
 
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I have just seen a tshirt featuring Schrödinger's Opossum. You don't know if it's alive or dead even after opening the box.
 
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On a traffic stop the cop asks Professor Shrödinger if it's okay to search his trunk. With permission he proceeds. Afterwards the cop says "Professor, do you realize there's a dead cat in your trunk?"

Shrödinger replies, "Well, there is now".
 
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All doorways have a minimum safe speed at very low temperatures.
 
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Meanwhile, at the alternative universe hillbilly redneck research institute,

Heisenberg on visiting his friend: I'm not sure, but I am certain your cat is dead.
Schrodinger poking it with a stick: I think so. Been like that for 3 days now..
 
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  • #3,941
Did you hear about the quantum physicist who fainted? Unconsciousness causes collapse.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Us - mere sexagenarians.

Thanks for ruining my day.

Until now, it had never crossed my mind that I've been a sexagenarian for quite a while now.

And don't anyone trot out that old joke about how it sounds like more fun than it is.
 
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Swamp Thing said:
Until now, it had never crossed my mind that I've been a sexagenarian for quite a while now
Maybe it has crossed my mind that I'm a sexagenarian, but I've forgotten.
 
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jack action said:
Can anyone attest that this is peer reviewed?


So I found out that this theory applies to the other sex in a similar way as well:

 
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For @phinds and other xylophiles.

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A person with two watches is never sure what time it is, especially if I got them one of the watches.
 
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  • #3,955
A binary star system is when it has either 0 or 1 stars.
 
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BillTre said:
A binary star system is when it has either 0 or 1 stars.
No, it has 10.
 
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Why it's called science *fiction*:

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