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i like this onejcsd said:
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Discussion Overview
The thread presents a variety of humorous takes on science, including anecdotes, fictional theories, and jokes related to physics and mathematics. The scope includes conceptual humor, anecdotal stories, and playful interpretations of scientific principles.
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- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
- Humor-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant shares a humorous anecdote about a Navajo sheep herder wanting to send a message to the moon during a NASA training exercise.
- Another participant recounts a story about Chuck Yeager and a supposed design feature of the Bell X-1 aircraft, highlighting the humorous exaggeration of its aerodynamics.
- A joke about a mother and child leads to a humorous punchline regarding the father’s absence.
- One participant introduces the "Dark Sucker Theory," humorously proposing that electric bulbs suck dark instead of emitting light, along with various whimsical claims about the nature of dark and light.
- A participant expresses amusement at the "Dark Sucker Theory" while referencing a flashlight that operates on Faraday's Principle, suggesting a playful contradiction.
- A joke about a mathematician dealing with constipation adds to the humor theme, attributing a clever punchline to a mathematician's approach.
- A humorous exchange between a physics professor and a student illustrates the perceived importance of physics in medical education, with a comedic twist on the professor's response.
- A participant reflects on the filtering process in medical schools, humorously connecting it to anatomy classes.
- A fictional discovery of a new element called "administratium" is presented, humorously detailing its non-existent properties and absurd characteristics, including its effects on chemical reactions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally engage in humor and playful banter without significant disagreement. The discussion remains light-hearted and exploratory, with no consensus on the validity of the humorous claims presented.
Contextual Notes
The humor relies on fictional premises and exaggerations that are not grounded in scientific fact, reflecting a playful approach to scientific concepts rather than serious discourse.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in science humor, anecdotes related to physics and mathematics, or those looking for light-hearted interpretations of scientific principles may find this discussion enjoyable.
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drizzle
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Lol adj.
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PhysicoRaj
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Adj, the genius left out the horizontal division bar!
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PhysicoRaj said:
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a student says to the professor: "i am wanting to do better in your class, and i have immaculate study consistency all term, yet I'm still doing poorly."
professor responds: "studying consistently is like a proof by induction; you need the right base case."
professor responds: "studying consistently is like a proof by induction; you need the right base case."
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Q. How many Walter Rudins does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A. The punchline to this joke is so similar to other jokes that we omit the details.
A. The punchline to this joke is so similar to other jokes that we omit the details.
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lisab
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dkotschessaa said:
How many mathematicians does it take to change a light bulb?
The derivation of the punchline to this joke is left as an exercise for the reader.
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H_2 O_2
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joshmccraney said:
Doesn't really strike me as a joke, but profoundly true!
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Well, it is possible...
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Borek said:
Its a 'Handwatch'. Soon the person will get fed up and it'll turn into a 'Shoulderwatch'.
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Then it will turn into a wall clock.PhysicoRaj said:
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Then into a tower clock.adjacent said:Then it will turn into a wall clock.
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'Pretty good Cyanide and Happiness today.
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metallic sodium?
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collinsmark said:
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
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Got it. Thanks.
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What does it have to do with Batman?