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.
PREREQUISITESMathematicians, physicists, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of humor and science will benefit from this discussion.
fresh_42 said:
Or, that he should have a vaccination?Hemant said:
LOL, I read that as vasectomy at first. I need to slow down and read the words...Keith_McClary said:
Good point!Borg said:A vasectomy could be thought of as a type of vaccination.
It prevents vaccination.Borg said:A vasectomy could be thought of as a type of vaccination.
No one knowsBystander said:
It looks just like transparent aluminum. They used it on Star Trek, so it must be real.ergospherical said:
Actually, from an astrophysics-astronomy perspective, anything heavier than helium is a metal. Oxygen, Nitrogen, Neon, ... all metals.ergospherical said:
From the Wiki article:BillTre said:
What I want to know is whether you can transport whales with it.
Yes. That was the first use a few hundred years from now.Borg said:From the Wiki article:
What I want to know is whether you can transport whales with it.
It is a unique material which was never discovered. Its existence stems from a closed time-like loop involving Scotty.Ivan Seeking said: