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Discussion Overview
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.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
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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Whenever I see something like this I have to wonder if the actor (Sean Bean in this case) has seen it and what they think about it. I like to think they find it as funny as we do.DennisN said:one does not simply...
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I can safely say no.fresh_42 said:Btw., do young people still know what a jumper is?
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That Chuck Norris is an extremely paradoxical fellow, isn't he?Demystifier said:Chuck Norris can count real numbers.
Chuck Norris can shave all those and only those who don't shave themselves.
Chuck Norris can prove the Banach-Tarski theorem - by explicit construction.
Chuck Norris can prove his own consistency without being inconsistent.
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Chuck Norris always lies, and can tell you so.nuuskur said:That Chuck Norris is an extremely paradoxical fellow, isn't he?
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Lol... clever!nuuskur said:That Chuck Norris is an extremely paradoxical fellow, isn't he?
Ibix said:Chuck Norris always lies, and can tell you so.
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Can be compensated by the knowledge where the quote line is taken fromdavenn said:is it bad that I only recognise Feynman out of that group ??![]()
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fresh_42 said:Can be compensated by the knowledge where the quote line is taken from![]()
I recognise the line ... can't remember where from ... let me google it
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fresh_42 said:Can be compensated by the knowledge where the quote line is taken from![]()
ohhh ... Casablanca, that's right, a movie full of one-liners hahadavenn said:I recognise the line ... can't remember where from ... let me google it
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I'll wait, though... .
Well, first letter of first name only... so you believe me... .
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There have been three physical institutes around 1930 in Göttingen. Their directors were Robert Pohl, James Franck and Max Born. In order to distinguish the students, someone suggested to call them polished, franked and "borniert". It's reported that Born found it funny, although he got the worst group.
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Picture b) explains the Oreo-geny of mountain building.davenn said:

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He should have gotten full credit. The picture starts off withPsinter said:
##\text{If } \lim_{x \to 8} \frac 1 {x - 8} = \infty \dots##
Since this is false, any statement you have in the conclusion (the part after "then") results in an implication that is true.
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True. Two sided limit does not exist there. I knew before posting, but then I was like: "Meh. It's just a meme."Mark44 said:He should have gotten full credit. The picture starts off with
##\text{If } \lim_{x \to 8} \frac 1 {x - 8} = \infty \dots##
Since this is false, any statement you have in the conclusion (the part after "then") results in an implication that is true.
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