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Incredible ! a great argument for GPS.Bystander said:
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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.
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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.
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Readers interested in science humor, particularly in physics and mathematics, may find this collection entertaining and thought-provoking.
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1oldman2 said:
unfortunately didn't exist in 1923
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True, the satellite fleet was in its "infancy" in those days.davenn said:unfortunately didn't exist in 1923
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1oldman2 said:True, the satellite fleet was in its "infancy" in those days.
as in didn't exist
( no satellites) don't forget that sputnik didn't go up till 1957, 2 yrs before I was born- #125
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Aw, I saw this on another forum just now and was going to post it here, but you beat me to it!DrClaude said:
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I finally found out why philosophy is forbidden on PF:
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Never mind Schrödinger's cat, have you seen Heisenberg's? I'm not sure...
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How to define
$$ \left. \frac{d}{d\, x} \right|_{x=0} \; |x| $$
$$ \left. \frac{d}{d\, x} \right|_{x=0} \; |x| $$
Economist: Silly question: ##0##.
Mathematician: Can't be done at all.
Engineer: Obviously ##1##. The real world is positive.
Physicist: Looks like an entanglement of ##|-1\rangle## and ##|+1\rangle##
Crackpot: ##-\frac{1}{12}##
Mathematician: Can't be done at all.
Engineer: Obviously ##1##. The real world is positive.
Physicist: Looks like an entanglement of ##|-1\rangle## and ##|+1\rangle##
Crackpot: ##-\frac{1}{12}##
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Experienced engineer: 2. We need some safety margin.
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And an old joke from Futurama...
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Hehe, I just saw this joke by chance...
EDIT: And another...
EDIT: And another...
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Ok, the last one for today from me...
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I fixed the Venn diagrams.
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What are overlapping circles, that are not a diagram?
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