Astrophysics is physics dressed up as Elton John!
Ann
Well, I'm not saying there is no difference. In general, all people are individual, each profession requires a certain set of qualities and skills, a certain approach. I do not argue that professions or lifestyle can be a reason for jokes, but the main thing is that these jokes remain within the framework of a joke and do not become an insult.
KayBur wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:06 amWell, I'm not saying there is no difference. In general, all people are individual, each profession requires a certain set of qualities and skills, a certain approach. I do not argue that professions or lifestyle can be a reason for jokes, but the main thing is that these jokes remain within the framework of a joke and do not become an insult.
Except for puns, virtually all humor exists at the expense of somebody. Humor mocks people, ridicules people, emphasizes the weaknesses of people. That's just the reality. That's what makes us laugh. That's just how humans work. Certainly, there is humor that can be in bad taste. But it's all exploitive in some way. We have to be able to laugh at ourselves. We have to be able to not take offense when no offense is intended.Ann wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 1:16 pmKayBur wrote: ↑Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:06 amWell, I'm not saying there is no difference. In general, all people are individual, each profession requires a certain set of qualities and skills, a certain approach. I do not argue that professions or lifestyle can be a reason for jokes, but the main thing is that these jokes remain within the framework of a joke and do not become an insult.LagoonPanSTARRS_ColesPugh1024[1].jpgI posted this meme not to ridicule anyone, but because I loved the "astrophysicist" there. He is wearing an enormous magenta feather boa, which to me is reminiscent of an emission nebula in space. He is also wearing a bit of blue and white, which reminded me of the hot blue-white stars that typically ionize emission nebulas. His sunglasses have red lenses, and there's all sorts of more or less red stuff in the Universe.The Lagoon Nebula. Photo: Pan-STARRS, Eric Coles, Martin Pugh.
Just look at that astrophysicist! Doesn't he remind you of the Lagoon Nebula?
Also, his expression says that he is going for a wild ride in the Universe, that is, his observation and analysis of aspects of space are like a fantastic roller coaster ride. He reminded me of a young man in a spaceship, piloting his rocketship at breakneck speed, marveling at all the amazing things that he uncovered out there.
I love that meme, and I mean no disrespect whatsoever.
Ann