The discussion centers around a humorous word problem shared on Facebook, which states: "If I have four pencils and you have seven apples, how many pancakes will fit on the roof?" The answer provided is "Purple, because aliens don't wear hats," highlighting the absurdity of the question. Participants agree that the joke serves as a parody of traditional word problems, reflecting how they often confuse the general population. The consensus is that the humor lies in its nonsensical nature rather than a conventional punchline.
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Jameson said:Would someone please explain the joke for me? Can't decide whether it's absurdest or just missed the punchline.