Collection of Science Jokes P2

  • Thread starter Thread starter Greg Bernhardt
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Jokes Science
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

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.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of knot theory and the Jones polynomial
  • Familiarity with Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
  • Basic knowledge of topology and topological invariants
  • Awareness of mathematical humor and its conventions
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the concept of knot theory in mathematics
  • Learn about the Jones polynomial and its applications
  • Study Heisenberg's uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics
  • Investigate the role of humor in scientific communication
USEFUL FOR

Mathematicians, physicists, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of humor and science will benefit from this discussion.

  • #1,321
mfb said:
As long as the nose is pointing down they are not going to space today attack anyone.

Ah yes, the classic Up Goer Five! Remeber, if parts start to fall off in the wrong order, you will also not be going to space today.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: collinsmark
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #1,322
http://wpcomics.washingtonpost.com/client/wpc/tmrkt/ is a favorite of mine.
Wasn't sure whether to post here or in the science books thread. :oldwink:

Dr.Mel1.gif


Dr.Mel2.gif
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Likes   Reactions: Demystifier, DennisN, collinsmark and 4 others
  • #1,323
Carbohydrates: We are infested with hydroxides.
Biologists: OH!
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Klystron
  • #1,324
What was the star rating for the book about stars?
I heard its ratings were stellar.
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Likes   Reactions: DennisN, nuuskur and Borg
  • #1,325
Quantum Mechanics by Dr. Mel:

Caution, if you put it back on the shelf, it changes places with other books.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: DennisN
  • #1,326
1568823255855.png
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Likes   Reactions: DennisN, Keith_McClary and nuuskur
  • #1,327
If it barks and walks like a dog then is it a setter?
 
  • Haha
Likes   Reactions: DennisN
  • #1,328
Ibix said:
If it barks and walks like a dog then is it a setter?
Yes. And here is why we call those retrievers:
giphy.gif
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Likes   Reactions: DennisN, nuuskur and Borg
  • #1,329
fresh_42 said:
Yes. And here is why we call those retrievers:
View attachment 249808
A demonstration of the Banach-Tarski paradox?
 
  • Haha
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Demystifier, nuuskur and DrClaude
  • #1,330
The old monk though quite busy with other work still takes his turn walking into town to buy groceries not available within the monastery for the sick and infirm. The path is long but walking gives time to reflect. A donkey cart passes him, the drover calling out a friendly greeting in response to his silent wave. Sunlight reflecting off a wheel catches the monk's eye and he pictures the wheel's rotation in relation to the road, drawing a cycloid in his mind as the cart bounces away.

Just the shape Brother Carpenter requires to smooth the action of the mill, he thinks. The gear teeth should merge not unlike the rim of a wheel touches the surface of the road each rotation, a circle marking out the shape of the sprockets.

Entering the town market the monk selects brown onions carefully inspecting for rot, then green leeks and two heads of garlic with intact firm bulbs. Finally he enters the butcher shop whose owner greets him fondly. The monks had provided clear panes from their glass works for the butcher to display his wares in return for soups bones and the odd meat cut to serve in the infirmary.

Happy to be of service to such a learned man the butcher directs the monk's attention to the beef displayed on two shelves behind glass. Gesturing grandly the butcher asks,"Will that be Choice cut, Brother Mersenne, or Prime?".
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: atyy
  • #1,331
fresh_42 said:
Quantum Mechanics by Dr. Mel:

Caution, if you put it back on the shelf, it changes places with other books.

I figured the words would change states every time you open it.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: DennisN and fresh_42
  • #1,332
Drakkith said:
I figured the words would change states every time you open it.
... or every time you open it, another book mysteriously closes.
 
  • #1,333
fresh_42 said:
... or every time you open it, another book mysteriously closes.

And when you read the book, you automatically know how the sequel turns out.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: DennisN
  • #1,334
More Brewster Rockit. :oldtongue:

tmrkt190919.gif
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Likes   Reactions: Keith_McClary, DennisN, Wrichik Basu and 4 others
  • #1,336
  • Haha
  • Informative
  • Skeptical
Likes   Reactions: Demystifier, DennisN, DifferentialGalois and 2 others
  • #1,338
Is 0!=1 correct?

Mathematician: 0 factorial equals 1, correct.

Programmer: 0 is not equal to 1, correct.
 
  • Like
  • Haha
  • Informative
Likes   Reactions: Keith_McClary, Demystifier, DennisN and 7 others
  • #1,339
overloaded syntax :D
 
  • #1,340
xT_uJPZPxaKnI8Mt_V51mipG7I&_nc_ht=scontent.fymq2-1.jpg
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Likes   Reactions: DennisN, Ibix, collinsmark and 2 others
  • #1,341
QOSQVnw.jpg
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Keith_McClary, Demystifier, DennisN and 2 others
  • #1,342
Which drink is the most popular among electrical engineers?
Juice.

Which drink is the most popular among mathematicians?
Root beer.

Which drink is the most popular among astronauts?
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: fresh_42 and DrClaude
  • #1,343
DennisN said:
Which drink is the most popular among mathematicians?
Remember: never drink and derive.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Klystron, Wrichik Basu, Ibix and 1 other person
  • #1,344
DrClaude said:
Remember: never drink and derive.
What if I'm drinking proof spirit?
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Likes   Reactions: Keith_McClary, Wrichik Basu and DrClaude
  • #1,345
Ibix said:
What if I'm drinking proof spirit?
If you throw up from drinking too much, is that proof by contradiction?
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Ibix and fresh_42
  • #1,346
That's disproven by counterexample.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Ibix
  • #1,347
DrClaude said:
Remember: never drink and derive.
"Yes, I know, officer, hands off the wheel if drunk. And believe me, I tried for three miles but it was too difficult."
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Ibix and Bystander
  • #1,348
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Demystifier and Wrichik Basu
  • #1,349
DrClaude said:
Remember: never drink and derive.
Yes, and being sober is integral to safe driving.
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Likes   Reactions: Ibix, Klystron, DrClaude and 1 other person
  • #1,350
fresh_42 said:
Quantum Mechanics by Dr. Mel:

Caution, if you put it back on the shelf, it changes places with other books.
Drakkith said:
And when you read the book, you automatically know how the sequel turns out.
You put a spin on the joke. Now the conversation has become polarized.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Ibix and Drakkith

Similar threads

  • · Replies 470 ·
16
Replies
470
Views
36K
  • · Replies 57 ·
2
Replies
57
Views
9K
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
3K
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
5K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
2K
Replies
11
Views
4K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Replies
14
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
16K