Funny Physics Photos? Let's Share!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the sharing of humorous physics-related photographs, with a specific interest in images that illustrate physics concepts rather than general safety violations or logistics failures. Participants are encouraged to contribute their finds and engage with the theme of humor in physics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests "funny" physics photos and provides an example of a potentially humorous image involving a man on a ladder in a pool with electrical equipment.
  • Another participant suggests that the images may not be strictly funny physics but could be categorized under "Darwin Awards," implying a connection to risky or foolish behavior.
  • Some participants note that there are physics elements present in the photographs shared, indicating a blend of humor and physics concepts.
  • A participant mentions that "Darwin Awards" is a useful search term for finding such images, highlighting its relevance to the discussion.
  • Another participant expresses gratitude for the contributions of images, indicating a positive reception of shared content.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the theme of sharing humorous images related to physics, but there is some disagreement on whether the images fit the criteria of being "funny physics" versus simply showcasing risky behavior.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks a clear definition of what constitutes "funny physics," leading to varied interpretations among participants. There is also an implicit assumption that humor can be derived from the intersection of physics and risky scenarios.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in the humorous aspects of physics, visual representations of physics concepts, or those looking for entertaining content related to science may find this discussion engaging.

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"Funny" Physics Photos?

I'm looking for some "funny" physics photos- not simple "unbalanced" logistics photos though.

Yes, I have done many google searches on the topic using terms like "funny physics, logistics etc", but I still cannot find many good ones. I'm hoping that those on this site might have some funny physics pictures.

Here is an example of a very nice image:
[PLAIN]http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2568/safetyladderinpool.jpg
This man is standing on a metal ladder, barefoot, in the middle of a pool- working with electrical equipment!

I'd greatly appreciate it if the PhysicsForums community could post some pics for me! Thank you!
 
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Not really funny physics, more Darwin Awards.
 


Thanks for posting! I think there are a lot of physics elements in the photograph though!

"Darwin Awards" is a really good search term for photos like these...
 


Konata said:
Thanks for posting! I think there are a lot of physics elements in the photograph though!

"Darwin Awards" is a really good search term for photos like these...

It's the official place for them. There's an entire site and awards scheme for them (hence the name).
 


[PLAIN]http://pw0nd.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/goodidea-499x460.jpg
 
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Thank you so much for posting those pics, Mrspeedybob!
 

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