Programming Jokes: Lame, Science & Math Jokes!

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Discussion Overview

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.

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Wrichik Basu said:
That's OK. Nobody will be able to log in to find out what you did. :wink:
 
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Not having a life should include all the base distros like debian, fedora and arch. If you have a life, use some of the prebaked distros like popos or ubuntu and god knows what else.
 
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I've posted it before but this is on my cube at work.

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jack action said:
My theory on the IT placebo effect is that computers are pack animals. If you let them scent your fear you're done for.
 
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My theory on the IT placebo effect is that computers are pack animals. If you let them scent your fear you're done for.

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If elephants never forget, do they have a future as backup media?
 
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Ibix said:
If elephants never forget, do they have a future as backup media?
This brings back memories:
Elephant disks promised pachyderm memory endurance & injected a bit of  humor into floppies | 8-Bit Central
 
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