Programming Jokes: Lame, Science & Math Jokes!

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The thread centers around programming jokes, inviting participants to share humorous anecdotes and quips related to programming, coding, and the experiences of programmers. The scope includes various types of jokes, from puns to anecdotes, and touches on the culture surrounding programming.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces the thread by suggesting a dedicated space for programming jokes.
  • Several jokes are shared, including puns about programming concepts and humorous takes on programmer behavior.
  • Some participants express confusion over specific jokes, particularly those involving programming syntax, indicating a lack of clarity or understanding.
  • There are references to the cultural aspects of programming, including the challenges and humorous situations faced by programmers in their work environments.
  • Discussions arise about the grammatical correctness of jokes, with some participants debating the use of adjectives versus adverbs in a humorous context.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share jokes and engage in light-hearted banter, but there are disagreements regarding the clarity and correctness of some jokes, particularly those involving programming syntax and grammar. The discussion remains unresolved on these points, with multiple interpretations present.

Contextual Notes

Some jokes rely on specific programming knowledge, which may not be universally understood, leading to confusion among participants. Additionally, references to grammar and syntax errors highlight the interplay between programming and language, but the exact nature of these errors is not settled.

Who May Find This Useful

This thread may be of interest to programmers, computer science students, and anyone who enjoys humor related to coding and programming culture.

  • #271
An Artificial Joke?
Borg said:
My computer seems jumpy lately. I might need something to help it take the Edge off.
I suggest Revo uninstaller. No side effects and long-lasting pain relief and no charge without ads using 2.4.4 Portable. Even better, take off Win 10/11 and jump back to Win7x64 and/or remove all the Telemetry.

I don't need anymore stinkin' updates.

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Why is my computer cold in the summer? Because I closed Windows Updates and now my air (CPU) conditioner only runs 2% of the time on average. Below running a dozen apps like Thunderbird, Firefox, Portable Apps, Start Menu, Irfanview, Winpatrol
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  • #278
Ibix said:
They call it "Redmond Roulette".
But the odds are better at the casino!
 
  • #279
Ibix said:
They call it "Redmond Roulette".
I was thinking Help Desk Roulette when I saw it.
 
  • #280
This keeps happening.

Us: "We are having trouble installing this software on our office system."
Helpdesk: "We're not sure why. Go ahead and turn off your Antivirus."

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  • #281
My helpdesk fun went like this today:

Me: My remote desktop got messed up and rebuilt itself. I need to recover yesterday's profile.
Helpdesk: OK, I'll put a ticket in to rebuild it.
Me: No, I need it restored, not rebuilt again.
Helpdesk: Yes, I'll send in a ticket and they'll rebuild your profile.
Me: :rolleyes:
 
  • #282
I've used the free DeskTopOK utility for years -- really saved my behind a few times. It can save or restore the desktop layout on demand. Very handy when I rotate my display to Portrait mode then back to Landscape.

https://www.softwareok.com/

Cheers,
Tom
 
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  • #286
jack action said:
Once Windows updated my computer so frequently it took up all the bandwidth and became unusable.
 
  • #287
jack action said:
A real AI who defeated six pros used frequent large initial bets.
 
  • #288
Borg said:
My helpdesk fun went like this today:

Me: My remote desktop got messed up and rebuilt itself. I need to recover yesterday's profile.
Helpdesk: OK, I'll put a ticket in to rebuild it.
Me: No, I need it restored, not rebuilt again.
Helpdesk: Yes, I'll send in a ticket and they'll rebuild your profile.
Me: :rolleyes:
what about system restore? DIY
 
  • #289
TonyStewart said:
what about system restore? DIY
I don't have any control over the computer's environment.

Today's fun discovery when I logged in this morning:

Sysadmin: Let's do a complete re-image of people's computers and bury the announcement in a corporate email that nobody reads so that they don't know to back everything up. Everything will be deleted - files, profile settings, bookmarks, etc. Yeah! That will be fun.
 
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Borg said:
Sysadmin: Let's do a complete re-image of people's computers and bury the announcement in a corporate email that nobody reads so that they don't know to back everything up. Everything will be deleted - files, profile settings, bookmarks, etc. Yeah! That will be fun.
Well, it's not April 1st...
 
  • #291
Borg said:
Sysadmin: Let's do a complete re-image of people's computers and bury the announcement in a corporate email that nobody reads so that they don't know to back everything up. Everything will be deleted - files, profile settings, bookmarks, etc. Yeah! That will be fun.
Shoot him. No jury in America would convict you. :smile:
 
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  • #292
phinds said:
Shoot him. No jury in America would convict you. :smile:

I'm starting on a new project in a different location (including different admins, computers, etc.) on Monday. Seems fitting that this group should inflict one last injustice before I leave.

EDIT:
One of my co-workers got his profile back this morning so maybe mine will come back eventually.
 
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