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1. failed erudition
2. eggcorns
3. malapropisms
2. eggcorns
3. malapropisms
Things that make me laugh my head off
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The discussion revolves around various humorous concepts and experiences that elicit laughter, including failed erudition, eggcorns, malapropisms, and personal anecdotes about humor in everyday life. Participants share their perspectives on what makes them laugh, often referencing specific examples and playful wordplay.
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- Humor-related
Main Points Raised
- Some participants mention failed erudition, eggcorns, and malapropisms as sources of humor.
- One participant expresses that they do not find much that makes them laugh, only having occasional chuckles.
- Another participant highlights the humor in people expressing strong convictions about falsehoods.
- There is a playful exchange about mathematical concepts and puns, with references to being "touched by an angle" and avoiding "obtuse" remarks.
- A participant predicts that the movie "Tropic Thunder" will be particularly funny based on past experiences with other comedies.
- One participant shares a humorous anecdote about their girlfriend's expression of anger, describing it as "absolutely vivid."
- Another participant humorously reflects on their laughter at various aspects of life, including jokes, nonsense, and disagreements.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on what specifically makes them laugh, as various humorous elements are discussed, and individual preferences are expressed. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple competing views on humor.
Contextual Notes
Some humor relies on wordplay and puns, which may depend on specific interpretations or cultural references that are not universally understood.
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Readers interested in humor, wordplay, and light-hearted discussions about what makes people laugh may find this thread engaging.
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Leah
Well I don't know what any of those three mean, but as long as you laugh, that's good. Not much makes me laugh my head off. I usually have a chuckle here and there.
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fourier jr said:
The delightful Bush, e.g.
Also to go along with that---People who say something with high convictions as the 'truth' and mean it---(when its all their own BS either because they really think so, or trying to sell you something/convince you of something)
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You must HATE math, huh?
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WarPhalange said:
not math is hard
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Words are not enough action is, MIH is an untouchable guru 
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Thank you. But I am very touchable. Some have even argued that I'm a little "touched".
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I predict that the movie Tropic Thunder is going to make me laugh so hard that everyone in the movie theater will hear me.
That happened when I watched Jacka$$ Number 2. Probably one of the funniest movies I have ever seen in theaters.
Ahhh...to be a college student! :)
That happened when I watched Jacka$$ Number 2. Probably one of the funniest movies I have ever seen in theaters.
Ahhh...to be a college student! :)
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Math Is Hard said:Thank you. But I am very touchable. Some have even argued that I'm a little "touched".
touched by an angle
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rewebster said:
Are you going off on a tangent?
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fourier jr said:
4. Mondegreens too?
Surely good Mrs. Murphy shall follow me all the days of my life ... Psalms 23
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what everyone is thinking and speaking up is enough to make me laugh my head off :ROFL:
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Math Is Hard said:
no, I hope not---I still want a sine that I'm on track, though
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rewebster said:
we'll let you know if your remarks become obtuse.
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Math Is Hard said:
OK--thanks--I'll try not to be a radical
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For a price?Math Is Hard said:
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rewebster said:
And I'll try to not be irrational.
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tribdog said:
Oh no. Just some sweet talk will do. :)
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Math Is Hard said:
did I mention that I was a free radical? That may have some vector to the conservation.
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Oh dear god, its the angle jokes again. I wonder who will be the first one to use the acute joke.
Only if those complements worked in real life...
Only if those complements worked in real life...
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My girlfriend was telling me how mad she was, "she was absolutely vivid."
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WarPhalange said:
I laugh at life, my wife's jokes, nonsense, people who disagree with me about anything at all, parody, bad puns, people who trip and fall, Einstein's theory of relativity, my own evil plans to take over the world, and good puns, in that order.Bertrand Russel said: