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Found this while lurking around, thought I'd share:
http://www.cs.northwestern.edu/~riesbeck/mathphyseng.html
Bai bai.
http://www.cs.northwestern.edu/~riesbeck/mathphyseng.html
Bai bai.
Moonbear said:I like the Hunting and Red Rubber Ball ones the best.
Sheep in Scotland
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The mathematician looks out the window and corrects the physicist, " Strictly speaking, all we know is that is that at least one side of one sheep is black in Scotland."
Pauli and Dirac were riding on a train through the countryside. After a while, in order to break the silence, Pauli looked for something to say. He saw some sheep and commented, "It looks like the sheep have been freshly shorn." Dirac looked out the window for some time before he replied, "At least on this side."
Would you add apples and oranges ?SrEstroncio said:What's the difference between a mathematician and a pizza?
humanino said:Would you add apples and oranges ?
tiny-tim said:To a pizza?
Or to a π?
SrEstroncio said:What's the difference between a mathematician and a pizza?
humanino said:Would you add apples and oranges ?
redargon said:Physicist: How does the universe work?
Engineer: How does an aircraft work?
Mathematician: Do you want fries with that?
These are generic and anything can be substituted for mathematician, we used to use: "Arts Major"
My musician friends and I used to use "drummer".redargon said:Physicist: How does the universe work?
Engineer: How does an aircraft work?
Mathematician: Do you want fries with that?
These are generic and anything can be substituted for mathematician, we used to use: "Arts Major"
What did the drummer get on his theoretical physics exam ?turbo-1 said:My musician friends and I used to use "drummer".
How do you know when the roadies have gotten the riser level? Drool comes out of both sides of the drummer's mouth.mgb_phys said:What did the drummer get on his theoretical physics exam ?
drool...
turbo-1 said:My musician friends and I used to use "drummer".
Ex: How many female vocalists does it take to screw in a light bulb? Just one. She holds the bulb in the socket and the world revolves around her.
A physicist studies the fundamental laws of nature and the behavior of matter and energy. A mathematician uses logical reasoning and mathematical principles to solve problems. An engineer applies scientific and mathematical knowledge to design and create practical solutions.
Because engineers often focus on practical applications and solutions, while physicists are more interested in theoretical concepts and understanding the fundamental workings of the universe. This can lead to humorous misunderstandings and differences in perspective.
Mathematicians are known for their analytical and logical thinking, which can make them seem less social or more introverted. However, this stereotype is not always true and many mathematicians have successful social lives.
The most common theme is making fun of each other's stereotypes and perceived quirks. For example, jokes about engineers being overly practical and lacking creativity, or mathematicians being too focused on abstract concepts and not understanding real-world problems.
It depends on the individual. Some may find them amusing and relatable, while others may find them offensive or overdone. Like any other group, there is a range of personalities and senses of humor within the fields of physics, mathematics, and engineering.