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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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Physics news on Phys.org
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That study can't be right. If it would be right, it would be wrong.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
That's not an ostrich. It's a roadrunner.
Quick! Everyone look for a plank with knots in the form of a coyote!
 
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Given:
<Image Contrast> ∝ <mass-of-critter> × <V2>
∴ V = Impressive :wink: :wink:
 
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The professor discovered that her theory of earthquakes was on shaky ground.
 
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What's the mean of a distribution?
Just a moment!
 
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More fat makes you more attractive. That's how gravity works.
 
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Speaking of gravity ...

Ants are small but so dense they bend space-time.
This is known as anty-gravity.
 
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They're made of anty matter, too.
 
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You're a fish guy aren't you, @BillTre? For information, what is it actually and where does it live?
 
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BillTre said:
Saw it with my daughter
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Is your daughter OK?
 
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BillTre said:
Saw it with my daughter
Are your daughter's teeth set for ripping or cross-cut? Or maybe chain saw?

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BillTre said:
Saw it with my daughter on Jeremy Wade's show a few years ago.
J.W. prides/d himself on catch and release; don't believe he was ever able to land one of these without it fatally damaging itself. The ordinary tigerfish, yes, but not the goliath.
 
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http://nautil.us/issue/88/love--sex/the-hard-problem-of-breakfast
 
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