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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.

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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Celsius could never treat Fahrenheit like an adult, because Fahrenheit becoming 50 was like 10 to Celsius.
 
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In the "light" of this thread ...
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/betelgeuse-unusual-dimming-ready-to-supernova.982440/

was tempted to post in that thread

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  • #1,533
berkeman said:
"If you believe in psychokinetic powers, please raise my hand."

-Steven Wright, Kurt Vonnegut, and Emo Philips-
@berkeman telepathically influenced me to repost that here (I think it counts as a science joke).
 
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  • #1,534
berkeman said:
"If you believe in psychokinetic powers, please raise my hand."
Easy. @berkeman have you found the five hundred dollars on top of the cupboard in the kitchen?
 
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worst thing about mars.jpg
 
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  • #1,537
"High impedance air gap" - I'm going to remember that one.
 
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  • #1,538
I don't think the prime factorization problem can be solved, but then again, I am not (Peter) Shor...
 
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SpaceX uses "rapid unscheduled disassembly" for "it blew up".

We'll get a rapid scheduled disassembly in a week (in-flight abort test of the capsule, the remaining rocket is expected to blow up afterwards).
 
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Who wants to do a vehicle dynamics analysis for a new concept?

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jack action said:
Who wants to do a vehicle dynamics analysis for a new concept?
It looks to me like the camper wheel is stuck against the pump island curb.
 
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jack action said:
Who wants to do a vehicle dynamics analysis for a new concept?
Sounds like a homework problem. When the car accelerates at 3 m/s2 in a straight line, what is the initial torque at the front connection? Which part hits the ground first, and at which speed?
 
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mfb said:
Sounds like a homework problem. When the car accelerates at 3 m/s2 in a straight line, what is the initial torque at the front connection? Which part hits the ground first, and at which speed?
...and calculate the rise in his insurance premiums when it happens. Express your answer using standard form.
 
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Would love to watch him (trying) to back that camper into make the utility hookups!
 
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scientists out of retirement.jpg
 
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I hope they don't go for a coffee break and drink the contents of a petri dish.
 
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Did you know that you can't get astronomers for speeding?
No astronomer has ever been faster than 0.00004.
 
  • #1,548
As seen by some of the particles they study astronomers are traveling at over 99.9999% the speed of light.
 
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Mobius strip steak.jpg
 
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What sits on your shoulder and goes "Pieces of nine!"?

A parroty error.
 
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  • #1,555
Did you hear about the Star Wars character who is 3 parts carbon, 1 part phosphorous and 1 part oxygen?

C3PO
 
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  • #1,558
A mathematician cop pulls over a metaphorically speeding and swerving physicist, but thankfully he let's her go with a warning. Please don't drink and derive.
 
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I know this feeling :smile: :

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