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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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BillTre
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Another Example of Cartoon Physics:
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In the interest of scientific accuracy, I must point out that flying fish definitely do fly, or at least glide for extended distances, as can be seen in any number of Youtube videos. Thank you, I feel better now.
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DennisN said:
That's easy. Any kid from the 1960's knows Astronauts prefer:
Tang!
But what do Cosmonauts drink?
Tang flavoured Vodka
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WANTED: DEAD AND ALIVE
Schrödinger's Cat
Schrödinger's Cat
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Why was Tesla marvelling at his greatness upon comparison with Carl Friedrich Gauss?
Because 1 Tesla = 10,000 Gauss.
Because 1 Tesla = 10,000 Gauss.
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Why was Tesla superior to Wilhelm Weber?
Because every weber per square metre corresponded to a Tesla.
Because every weber per square metre corresponded to a Tesla.
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Similarly: Fermat, Newton and Pascal play hide and seek. It is Fermat's turn to search the others, he covers his eyes and starts counting. While Pascal runs away and hides, Newton takes some chalk and marks a square on the ground with a side length of exactly 1 meter, then sits down inside the square.
Fermat finishes counting, opens his eyes and shouts "I found you Newton!"
Newton: "No, you found one Newton per square meter, you found Pascal!"
Fermat finishes counting, opens his eyes and shouts "I found you Newton!"
Newton: "No, you found one Newton per square meter, you found Pascal!"
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Shouldn't of a pumpkin cancel, though?
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Pumpkin is the identity.
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I'm just going to carve a large ##I## on my pumpkin this year.mfb said:
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If we cut a cake into 3 pieces, each piece will be 0.333 of the main piece.
If we multiply 0.333 times 3, we get 0.999.
So what happened to the 0.001?!
If we multiply 0.333 times 3, we get 0.999.
So what happened to the 0.001?!
You will find it on the knife.
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When somebody order 1 Kig of onions:
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http://bofh.bjash.com/bofh/bofh1.htmlDennisN said:
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fresh_42 said:
Article said:
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Scientists figured out that birthdays are extremely healthy. With a 3 sigma confidence they have shown that people with more birthdays tend to live longer.
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Correlation does not imply causation.fresh_42 said:
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Most of the outliers were born on February 29.fresh_42 said:
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I make no bones about the fact that I met my girlfriend at the Museum of Paleontology.
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PEBKACDennisN said:
A friend of a friend works in Tech Support. The phone rang one day - "Hi, it's John from Accounts. I've got a problem with my computer. I rang Dave (edit: the other support guy) who said I had an ID ten T error, and you'd know what that meant and how to fix it." He had to go on hold for a bit, then think of a face-saving way out of the situation.
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