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If anybody tells you I fell into that one twice this afternoon they're liars and you shouldn't trust them, alright?Wrichik Basu said:
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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There you go…
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So that's why so much code is somnambulant!Borg said:I get my ideas while sleeping.
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Heh, I'm surprised he would work for a company that was so stupid/ignorant as to not recognize who he is.Wrichik Basu said:
I'd never work for a company that tried to make me take a C++ proficiency test...
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Cary Grant told a story of turning up for an internal flight when he was the Hollywood leading man and being greeted with a cheery "Good morning Mr Grant! I'll need to see some ID please." Sometimes procedure replaces common sense...strangerep said:
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I'm glad my brain and nervous system automates a bunch of the stuff the other organs do, though. Imagine having to remember to breathe all the time...
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I must say I've never read it. Does Marlowe have to remember to breathe a lot or something?jbriggs444 said:
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