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.
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.
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.
Readers interested in science humor, particularly in physics and mathematics, may find this collection entertaining and thought-provoking.
Douglas Adams used effectively the same joke in 1978 at the beginning of one of the original radio episodes of The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy. The episode begins with a plot recap:ohwilleke said:
That reminds me of the "What is physics?" Big Bang Theory episode:ohwilleke said:
jack action said:
Always tricky to extrapolate from a sample of one.BillTre said:
If they were extant, you would still not hear them pee, because reptiles and birds do not pee. They have a cloaca, and so produce a paste, not a liquid, as is evidenced by coprolites.Grelbr42 said:
I think Congress cut funding for SETI research many years ago, prompting speculation that we might try the more challenging task of searching for signs of intelligence in Congress...BillTre said:
What about chirality?gmax137 said:
She is clearly right-handed.valenumr said:
Programmers should encompass "single."Wrichik Basu said:
It's the way you tell 'em...phinds said: